uPAR/Cathepsin B Overexpression Reverse Angiogenesis by Rescuing FAK Phosphorylation in uPAR/Cathepsin B Down Regulated Meningioma

摘要

BackgroundMeningiomas are the most commonly occurring intracranial tumors and account for approximately 15−20% of central nervous system tumors. Surgery and radiation therapy is a common treatment for brain tumors, however, patients whose tumors recur after such treatments have limited therapeutic options. Earlier studies have reported important roles of uPA, uPAR and cathepsin B in tumor progression.