Cloning and characterization of developmental endothelial locus-1: an embryonic endothelial cell protein that binds the alphavbeta3 integrin receptor.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We have taken advantage of an enhancer trap event in a line of transgenic mice to identify a unique developmentally regulated endothelial cell locus (Del1). The protein encoded in this locus contains three EGF-like repeats homologous to those in Notch and related proteins, including an EGF-like repeat that contains an RGD motif, and two discoidin I-like domains. Del1 is shown to be a matrix protein and to promote adhesion of endothelial cells through interaction with the alphavbeta3 integrin receptor. Embryonic endothelial-like yolk sac cells expressing recombinant Del1 protein, or grown on an extracellular matrix containing Del1 protein, are inhibited from forming vascular-like structures. Expression of Del1 protein in the chick chorioallantoic membrane leads to loss of vascular integrity and promotes vessel remodeling. Del1 is thus a new ligand for the alphavbeta3 integrin receptor and may function to regulate vascular morphogenesis or remodeling in embryonic development.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hidai, C; Zupancic, T; Penta, K; Mikhail, A; Kawana, M; Quertermous, EE; Aoka, Y; Fukagawa, M; Matsui, Y; Platika, D; Auerbach, R; Hogan, BL; Snodgrass, R; Quertermous, T
Published Date
- January 1, 1998
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 12 / 1
Start / End Page
- 21 - 33
PubMed ID
- 9420328
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC529342
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0890-9369
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1101/gad.12.1.21
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States