Tens of putative interacting partners of the cellular prion protein (PrP(C)) have been identified, yet the physiologic role of PrP(C) remains unclear. For the first time, however, a recent paper has demonstrated that the absence of PrP(C) produces a lethal phenotype. Starting from this evidence, here we discuss the validity of past and more recent literature supporting that, as part of protein platforms at the cell surface, PrP(C) may bridge extracellular matrix molecules and/or membrane proteins to intracellular signaling pathways.

Is indeed the prion protein an Harlequin servant of "many" masters?

SORGATO, MARIA CATIA;PEGGION, CATERINA;BERTOLI, ALESSANDRO
2009

Abstract

Tens of putative interacting partners of the cellular prion protein (PrP(C)) have been identified, yet the physiologic role of PrP(C) remains unclear. For the first time, however, a recent paper has demonstrated that the absence of PrP(C) produces a lethal phenotype. Starting from this evidence, here we discuss the validity of past and more recent literature supporting that, as part of protein platforms at the cell surface, PrP(C) may bridge extracellular matrix molecules and/or membrane proteins to intracellular signaling pathways.
2009
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