Stimulation of human keratinocyte growth by alginate oligosaccharides, a possible co-factor for epidermal growth factor in cell culture
Stimulation of human keratinocyte growth by alginate oligosaccharides, a possible co-factor for epidermal growth factor in cell culture
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DOI:
10.1016/s0014-5793(97)00386-4
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发表时间:
1997-05-12
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影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Takahara, H
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作者:
Kawada, A;Hiura, N;Takahara, H
Oligosaccharides, involved in regulation of plant developmental and defensive processes, were tested to determine their ability to enhance proliferation of human keratinocytes. A mixture of alginate oligosaccharides remarkably stimulated keratinocyte growth and [H-3]thymidine uptake in the presence of epidermal growth factor (EGP). The activity was comparable to bovine pituitary extract, a common complement in keratinocyte culture, and additive on BPE-induced stimulation. The most effective oligosaccharide in the mixture was identified and its chemical structure was determined. These findings demonstrate a novel activity of alginate oligosaccharide(s) in keratinocyte growth and suggest a possible co-factor for EGF-dependent stimulation in medium for keratinocytes. (C) 1997 Federation of European Biochemical Societies.