The role of IGFBP-3 in tumor development and progression: enlightenment for diagnosis and treatment.
Med Oncol
; 41(6): 141, 2024 May 07.
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ABSTRACT
IGFBP-3 is aberrantly expressed in many tumor types, and its serum and tumor tissue levels provide auxiliary information for assessing the degree of tumor malignancy and patient prognosis, making it a potential therapeutic target for human malignancies and conferring it remarkable clinical value for determining patient prognosis. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the aberrant expression, diverse biological effects, and clinical implications of IGFBP-3 in tumors and its role as a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target for tumors. In addition, we summarize the signaling pathways through which IGFBP-3 exerts its effects. IGFBP-3 comprises an N-terminal, an intermediate region, and a C-terminal structural domain, each exerting different biological effects in several tumor cell types in an IGF-dependent/non-independent manner. IGFBP-3 shares an intricate relationship with the tumor microenvironment, thereby affecting tumor growth. Overall, IGFBP-3 is an essential regulatory factor that mediates tumor occurrence and progression. Gaining deeper insights into the fundamental characteristics of IGFBP-3 and its role in various tumor types will provide new perspectives and allow for the development of novel strategies for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognostic evaluation.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Biomarcadores de Tumor
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Progresión de la Enfermedad
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Proteína 3 de Unión a Factor de Crecimiento Similar a la Insulina
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Neoplasias
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Animals
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Humans
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Med Oncol
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
China