Abstract
Background: Hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitor (HAI)-1 and HAI-2 may regulate matriptase trafficking and activation. Results: Ablation of endogenous HAI-2, but not HAI-1, causes loss of epithelial matriptase in vivo and in vitro, due to uncontrolled prostasin-dependent activation and shedding. Conclusion: HAI-2, but not HAI-1, regulates matriptase cell surface expression level. Significance: The study identifies HAI-2 as a principal regulator of prostasin-mediated matriptase activation.
Original language | English |
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Journal | The Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 32 |
Pages (from-to) | 22319-22332 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISSN | 0021-9258 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Aug 2014 |