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Kisspeptin and Cancer: Molecular Interaction, Biological Functions, and Future Perspectives

Vincenza Ciaramella1, Carminia Maria Della Corte1, Fortunato Ciardiello1

  • 1Medical Oncology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.

Frontiers in Endocrinology
|April 18, 2018
PubMed

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The KiSS-1 gene and its derived kisspeptins show potential in suppressing cancer metastasis. Modulating KiSS/GPR54 signaling may offer novel therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with metastasis being a critical factor.
  • Understanding cancer development and metastasis mechanisms is crucial for effective treatment.
  • The KiSS-1 gene and its protein products play a role in inhibiting cancer metastasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest findings on kisspeptin signaling in suppressing metastasis across various cancer types.
  • To explore the therapeutic potential of KiSS/GPR54 signaling modulators in cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating KiSS-1, kisspeptins, and GPR54 in cancer metastasis.
  • Analysis of data on the role of kisspeptin signaling in inhibiting tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion.
  • Evaluation of the impact on metastasis and angiogenesis.

Main Results:

  • Loss of KiSS-1 expression correlates with increased tumor aggressiveness and metastatic potential.
  • Kisspeptins, derived from the KiSS-1 gene, act as agonists for GPR54.
  • KiSS-1 signaling inhibits cancer cell proliferation, migration, invasion, metastasis, and angiogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • Kisspeptin signaling is a key suppressor of metastasis in multiple cancer types.
  • Modulators of the KiSS/GPR54 pathway represent promising therapeutic agents for cancer treatment.
  • Targeting this pathway could lead to novel anti-cancer strategies.
Keywords:
GPR54cancerkisspeptinmetastasisprognostic biomarkers

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