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FGF signals for cell proliferation and migration through different pathways.

B Boilly1, A S Vercoutter-Edouart, H Hondermarck

  • 1Equipe Facteurs de Croissance (UPRES 1033), Bât SN3, Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France. benoni.boilly@univ-lille1.fr

Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews
|August 26, 2000
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Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) utilize distinct intracellular pathways for cell migration (e.g., Src, p38 MAP kinase) versus proliferation (e.g., ERKs). Cellular context dictates pathway activation for FGF-mediated responses.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Signaling
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) are key regulators of cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation.
  • Previous research predominantly focused on the mitogenic (cell proliferation) effects of FGFs.
  • The specific signaling pathways governing FGF-induced cell migration versus proliferation remained unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate and review signaling pathways responsible for FGF-induced cell migration.
  • To compare these pathways with those mediating FGF-induced cell proliferation.
  • To understand the factors influencing pathway selection for FGF signaling.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies distinguishing migratory from proliferative effects of FGFs.

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  • Analysis of reported intracellular signaling pathways activated by FGFs in various cellular contexts.

    • Main Results:

    • FGF-induced cell migration is associated with pathways like Src and p38 MAP kinase.
    • FGF-induced cell proliferation is primarily linked to the upregulation of ERKs.
    • Pathway activation depends on FGF availability, receptor disposition, and cellular environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Cells employ distinct signaling cascades for migration and proliferation in response to FGFs.
    • Cellular context, including population density and cell cycle state, modulates FGF-driven migration.
    • Understanding these differential pathways is crucial for comprehending FGF functions in development and disease.