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Published in: Molecular Cancer 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Review

Function of the c-Met receptor tyrosine kinase in carcinogenesis and associated therapeutic opportunities

Authors: Yazhuo Zhang, Mengfang Xia, Ke Jin, Shufei Wang, Hang Wei, Chunmei Fan, Yingfen Wu, Xiaoling Li, Xiayu Li, Guiyuan Li, Zhaoyang Zeng, Wei Xiong

Published in: Molecular Cancer | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

c-Met is a receptor tyrosine kinase belonging to the MET (MNNG HOS transforming gene) family, and is expressed on the surfaces of various cells. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is the ligand for this receptor. The binding of HGF to c-Met initiates a series of intracellular signals that mediate embryogenesis and wound healing in normal cells. However, in cancer cells, aberrant HGF/c-Met axis activation, which is closely related to c-Met gene mutations, overexpression, and amplification, promotes tumor development and progression by stimulating the PI3K/AKT, Ras/MAPK, JAK/STAT, SRC, Wnt/β-catenin, and other signaling pathways. Thus, c-Met and its associated signaling pathways are clinically important therapeutic targets. In this review, we elaborate on the molecular structure of c-Met and HGF and the mechanism through which their interaction activates the PI3K/AKT, Ras/MAPK, and Wnt signaling pathways. We also summarize the connection between c-Met and RON and EGFR, which are also receptor tyrosine kinases. Finally, we introduce the current therapeutic drugs that target c-Met in primary tumors, and their use in clinical research.
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Metadata
Title
Function of the c-Met receptor tyrosine kinase in carcinogenesis and associated therapeutic opportunities
Authors
Yazhuo Zhang
Mengfang Xia
Ke Jin
Shufei Wang
Hang Wei
Chunmei Fan
Yingfen Wu
Xiaoling Li
Xiayu Li
Guiyuan Li
Zhaoyang Zeng
Wei Xiong
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Molecular Cancer / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1476-4598
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-018-0796-y

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