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CD44 protein, human

Known as: CD44, Hyaluronate Receptor, Phagocytic Glycoprotein I 
CD44 antigen (742 aa, ~82 kDa) is encoded by the human CD44 gene. This protein is involved in cell-cell adhesion and cell-matrix adhesion.
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Multiple functions of ionic liquids in the synthesis of three-dimensional low-connectivity homochiral and achiral frameworks.
Low-connectivity (4- or 3-connected) of the framework building block is closely associated with the open architecture and… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
The hyaluronan receptor, CD44.
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Autocrine/Paracrine Prostaglandin E2 Production by Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cells Regulates Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and CD44 in Cyclooxygenase-2-dependent Invasion*
Tumor cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression is known to be associated with enhanced tumor invasiveness. In the present study, we… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
CD44 and integrin matrix receptors participate in cartilage homeostasis
Abstract. Articular chondrocytes express the matrix receptors CD44 and integrins. Both of these receptors exhibit interactions… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Matrix metalloproteinases in human melanoma.
Cutaneous melanoma is a highly invasive and metastatic tumor. Degradation of basement membranes and extracellular matrix is an… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
CD44-anchored hyaluronan-rich pericellular matrices: an ultrastructural and biochemical analysis.
The chondrocyte pericellular matrix is an essential zone for cartilage matrix assembly and turnover. Electron micrographs of… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
CD44 mediates human glioma cell adhesion and invasion in vitro.
Human gliomas are characterized by their invasion of normal brain structures irrespective of their grade of malignancy. Factors… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Restricted expression of the hyaluronan receptor, CD44, during postimplantation mouse embryogenesis suggests key roles in tissue formation and patterning.
CD44 is a multifunctional adhesion protein that acts as a major receptor for the hygroscopic extracellular matrix component… 
Review
1991
Review
1991
The transmembrane hyaluronate receptor (CD44): multiple functions, multiple forms.
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
The hyaluronate receptor is preferentially expressed on proliferating epithelial cells
In the present study, we have examined the distribution of the hyaluronate receptor as well as hyaluronate itself in a variety of… 
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