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Progranulin as a biomarker and potential therapeutic agent
Vanessa Abella1, Jesús Pino2, Morena Scotece1
1SERGAS (Servizo Galego de Saude) and IDIS (Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago), The NEIRID Lab (Neuroendocrine Interactions in Rheumatology and Inflammatory Diseases), Research Laboratory 9, Santiago University Clinical Hospital, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Drug Discovery Today
|June 27, 2017
Summary
Progranulin, a versatile protein, plays roles in inflammation, cancer, and neuroprotection. Recent research highlights its potential as a therapeutic target and biomarker for various diseases.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Progranulin is a secreted protein with diverse functions, including roles in inflammation and tumorigenesis.
- Initially identified as a growth factor, progranulin is now recognized as an adipokine linked to metabolic and rheumatic diseases.
- Progranulin also exhibits neurotropic and neuroprotective effects, safeguarding against neural degeneration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent research on progranulin's role in disease.
- To explore progranulin as a potential therapeutic target.
- To evaluate progranulin's utility as a biomarker.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent scientific publications.
- Analysis of studies investigating progranulin's functions.
- Synthesis of findings related to therapeutic and biomarker potential.
Main Results:
- Progranulin is implicated in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory conditions.
- Its diverse functions suggest broad therapeutic applicability.
- Emerging evidence supports progranulin's use as a disease biomarker.
Conclusions:
- Progranulin is a significant molecule with therapeutic and diagnostic potential across multiple disease areas.
- Further research is warranted to fully elucidate its clinical applications.
- Progranulin represents a promising target for novel treatment strategies.
