Thalidomide decreases gelatinase production by malignant B lymphoid cell lines through disruption of multiple integrin-mediated signaling pathways

Background Thalidomide and its analogs are effective agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Since gelatinases (matrix metalloproteinases-2 and -9) play a crucial role in tumor progression, we explored the effect of thalidomide on gelatinase production by malignant B lymphoid cell lines.Design...

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Published in:Haematologica
Main Authors: Marta Segarra, Ester Lozano, Marc Corbera-Bellalta, Carme Vilardell, Maria-Teresa Cibeira, Jordi Esparza, Nora Izco, Joan Bladé, Maria C. Cid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ferrata Storti Foundation 2010-03-01
Online Access:https://haematologica.org/article/view/5532