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Golgi protein 73 and its diagnostic value in liver diseases

Yanyan Xia1, Yuanying Zhang2, Mengjiao Shen1

  • 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.

Cell Proliferation
|October 21, 2018
PubMed

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Golgi protein 73 (GP73) is a biomarker found in liver diseases. Research explores its structure, function, and diagnostic potential for conditions like hepatitis and liver cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Golgi protein 73 (GP73), also known as Golph 2, is a 73 kDa transmembrane glycoprotein.
  • GP73 is predominantly expressed in epithelial cells and upregulated in hepatocytes during viral and non-viral liver diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the discovery history of GP73.
  • To summarize global research on GP73's structure, expression, function, and detection.
  • To elucidate the relationship between GP73 and various liver diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on GP73.
  • Analysis of GP73's structural and functional characteristics.
  • Examination of GP73 expression patterns in liver disease contexts.

Main Results:

  • GP73's role in the cis-Golgi complex is established.
  • GP73 upregulation is a consistent finding in liver disease patients.
  • GP73 shows promise as a diagnostic marker for liver conditions.

Conclusions:

  • GP73 is a significant protein with potential diagnostic applications in hepatology.
  • Further understanding of GP73's function can aid in liver disease management.
  • GP73 warrants continued investigation for its clinical utility in diagnosing liver diseases.

Keywords:
GP73hepatitisliver cancerliver cirrhosis

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