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  • Galectin-3 is a protein overexpressed in epithelial cancers, promoting cancer development and metastasis.
  • Its precise role in facilitating tumor cell invasion and metastasis is under active investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the mechanism by which galectin-3 secretion promotes colon cancer progression and metastasis.
  • To identify key signaling pathways and molecular players involved in galectin-3-mediated invasion.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated galectin-3 secretion from human colon cancer cells.
  • Analyzed the secretion of proteases (cathepsin-B, MMP-1, MMP-13) induced by galectin-3.
  • Assessed the impact on epithelial monolayer integrity, permeability, and tumor cell invasion.
  • Examined the role of PYK2-GSK3α/β signaling.
  • Tested the efficacy of galectin-3 binding inhibitors.

Main Results:

  • Galectin-3 secretion induces autocrine/paracrine secretion of proteases like cathepsin-B, MMP-1, and MMP-13.
  • These proteases disrupt epithelial integrity, increase permeability, and promote tumor cell invasion.
  • Galectin-3's effects are mediated by PYK2-GSK3α/β signaling.
  • Galectin-3 binding inhibitors prevent these pro-metastatic effects.

Conclusions:

  • Galectin-3 secretion drives colon cancer progression and metastasis through protease induction and signaling pathway activation.
  • Targeting galectin-3 binding presents a promising therapeutic strategy for epithelial cancers.