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Cleavage of Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MerTK) from the cell surface contributes to the regulation of retinal phagocytosis

  • Ah-Lai Law
  • , Célia Parinot
  • , Jonathan Chatagnon
  • , Basile Gravez
  • , José Alain Sahel
  • , Shomi S. Bhattacharya
  • , Emeline F. Nandrot

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    Abstract

    Background: The MerTK receptor is necessary for retinal phagocytosis and its daily rhythm. Results: MerTK is cleaved from the apical cell surface in vitro and in vivo, reducing the phagocytic capacity of RPE cells. Conclusion: MerTK cleavage might help control the duration of the daily phagocytic peak. Significance: Our data show that extracellular cleavage of MerTK partly regulates retinal phagocytosis.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)4941-4952
    JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
    Volume290
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Feb 2015

    Keywords

    • phagocytosis

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