Erschienen in:
04.04.2016 | Review – Cancer Research
Bone morphogenetic protein signaling in musculoskeletal cancer
verfasst von:
Myrto Bami, Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Andrea Angelini, Mandy Milonaki, Evanthia Mitsiokapa, Dimitrios Stamoulis, Panayotis N. Soucacos
Erschienen in:
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
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Ausgabe 10/2016
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Abstract
Purpose
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) belong to the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)
superfamily of proteins; they were initially named after their ability to induce ectopic bone formation.
Published studies have proved BMPs’ role in a variety of biological processes such as embryogenesis and
patterning of body axes, and maintaining adult tissue homeostasis. Other studies have focused on BMPs
properties, functions and possible involvement in skeletal diseases, including cancer.
Methods
A literature search mainly paying attention to the role of BMPs in musculoskeletal tumors was
performed in electronic databases.
Results
This article discusses BMPs synthesis and signaling, and summarizes their prominent roles in the
skeletal system for the differentiation of osteoblasts, osteocytes and chondrocytes.
Conclusions
The review emphasizes on the role of BMP signaling in the initiation and progression of
musculoskeletal cancer.