-
Article
IGF-IR-dependent expression of Survivin is required for T-antigen-mediated protection from apoptosis and proliferation of neural progenitors
The insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-IR) and the human polyomavirus JCV protein, T-antigen cooperate in the transformation of neuronal precursors in the cerebellum, which may be a contributing factor...
-
Article
Molecular mimicry in inducing DNA damage between HIV-1 Vpr and the anticancer agent, cisplatin
The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) viral protein R (vpr) gene is an evolutionarily conserved gene among the primate lentiviruses. Several functions are attributed to Vpr including the ability to caus...
-
Article
Inhibition of IGF-I receptor in anchorage-independence attenuates GSK-3β constitutive phosphorylation and compromises growth and survival of medulloblastoma cell lines
We have previously reported that insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) supports growth and survival of mouse and human medulloblastoma cell lines, and that IGF-I receptor (IGF-IR) is constitutively phosphorylat...