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Jiayi Ma1,2, Yining Pan1,2, Cheng Chen1,2
1Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, China.
Introduction:
At present, malignant tumors are still under development with an increasing trend, and their prevention, treatment, and prognosis are also difficult. The INHBA gene, also known as inhibin β, has a wide range of roles to play in this context. Through studies, several researchers have confirmed that an abnormal expression of the INHBA gene affects the development and prognosis of several malignant tumors (cervical, colorectal, breast, gastric, etc). This study aims to investigate the relationship between INHBA and the occurrence, development, treatment, and prognosis of malignant tumors.
Methods:
This review, which involved scanning of pertinent literature, describes and evaluates recent research on the biological functions and mechanisms of INHBA in malignancies.
Results:
An aberrant expression of INHBA can lead to a variety of tumors, including cervical, esophageal, breast, colorectal, squamous cell, bladder, nasopharyngeal, gastric, and ovarian cancers.
Discussion:
INHBA, as a protein-coding gene, can affect the development of various tumors and the prognosis of tumor patients, suggesting that INHBA can be a target for tumor therapy. However, the research on targeted therapy is still immature and has certain safety risks.
Conclusion:
Research findings indicate that the INHBA gene plays a role in both carcinogenesis and prognosis. As such, it may have the potential utility as a biomarker or therapeutic target in the treatment of malignant tumors.
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