EMMPRIN in gynecologic cancers: pathologic and therapeutic aspects

Tumour Biol. 2015 Jul;36(7):4883-8. doi: 10.1007/s13277-015-3544-6. Epub 2015 May 14.

Abstract

The highly glycosylated transmembrane protein extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN) is associated with several pathological conditions, including various types of cancers. In different gynecological malignancies, such as ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers, EMMPRIN plays significant roles in cell adhesion modulation, tumor growth, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis by inducing the production of various molecules, including matrix metalloproteinases and vascular endothelial growth factor. Because of its high level of expression, EMMPRIN can possibly be used as a diagnostic marker of gynecological cancers. Recent studies have showed that targeting EMMPRIN, especially by RNA interference (RNAi) technology, has promising therapeutic potential in basic research on gynecological cancer treatments, which make a platform for the future clinical success. This review study focused on the association of EMMPRIN in gynecological cancers in the perspectives of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Basigin / biosynthesis
  • Basigin / genetics*
  • Cell Adhesion / genetics
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / genetics*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness / genetics
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / genetics*
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / pathology
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / therapy
  • RNA Interference

Substances

  • BSG protein, human
  • Basigin