Role of Filamin A in Growth and Migration of Breast Cancer—Review

Autor: Patryk Zawadka, Wioletta Zielińska, Maciej Gagat, Magdalena Izdebska
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Current Issues in Molecular Biology, Vol 46, Iss 4, Pp 3408-3423 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1467-3045
1467-3037
DOI: 10.3390/cimb46040214
Popis: Despite ongoing research in the field of breast cancer, the morbidity rates indicate that the disease remains a significant challenge. While patients with primary tumors have relatively high survival rates, these chances significantly decrease once metastasis begins. Thus, exploring alternative approaches, such as targeting proteins overexpressed in malignancies, remains significant. Filamin A (FLNa), an actin-binding protein (ABP), is involved in various cellular processes, including cell migration, adhesion, proliferation, and DNA repair. Overexpression of the protein was confirmed in samples from patients with numerous oncological diseases such as prostate, lung, gastric, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer, as well as breast cancer. Although most researchers concur on its role in promoting breast cancer progression and aggressiveness, discrepancies exist among studies. Moreover, the precise mechanisms through which FLNa affects cell migration, invasion, and even cancer progression remain unclear, highlighting the need for further research. To evaluate FLNa’s potential as a therapeutic target, we have summarized its roles in breast cancer.
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