Reprint of: Betaglycan: a multifunctional accessory.
Mol Cell Endocrinol
; 359(1-2): 13-22, 2012 Aug 15.
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Betaglycan is a co-receptor for the TGFß superfamily, particularly important in establishing the potency of its ligands on their target cells. In recent years, new insights have been gained into the structure and function of betaglycan, expanding its role from that of a simple co-receptor to include additional ligand-dependent and ligand-independent roles. This review focuses on recent advances in the betaglycan field, with a particular emphasis on its newly discovered actions in mediating the trafficking of TGFß superfamily receptors and as a determinant of the functional output of TGFß superfamily signalling. In addition, this review encompasses a discussion of the emerging roles of the betaglycan/inhibin pathway in reproductive cancers and disease.
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