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¹First Department of Surgery, Tzaneio General Hospital, Athens, Greece. pav.lampropoulos@gmail.com

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Molecular Biology
Cell Signalling

Background:

Colorectal cancer is a major cause of mortality in Europe.
The transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β)/Smad signalling pathway is implicated in colorectal cancer development.
TGF-β signalling regulates critical cellular processes like proliferation, differentiation, migration, and apoptosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of the TGF-β signalling cascade in colorectal carcinogenesis.
To provide novel molecular insights into TGF-β signalling in colorectal cancer.
To support the development of targeted antitumor therapies for colorectal cancer.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on TGF-β signalling in colorectal cancer.
Analysis of molecular mechanisms underlying TGF-β pathway involvement.
Synthesis of current knowledge on TGF-β and colorectal carcinogenesis.

Main Results:

The TGF-β/Smad pathway plays a complex role in colorectal carcinogenesis.
Dysregulation of TGF-β signalling contributes to tumour progression.
Specific molecular insights into the pathway's function have been identified.

Conclusions:

The TGF-β signalling cascade is a critical factor in colorectal cancer.
Targeting the TGF-β pathway presents a promising strategy for novel cancer treatments.
Further research into molecular insights can enhance targeted therapeutic approaches.