Journal of International Oncology ›› 2014, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (6): 418-421.

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Chemokine receptor 4 and tumors

 MA  Ya-Nan, WANG  Bao-Hong, XU  Xiao-Qun, WANG  Jun-Fu   

  1. *Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences; School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Ji′nanShandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Ji′nan 250062, China
  • Online:2014-06-08 Published:2014-05-08
  • Contact: Wang Junfu E-mail:wjf_1030@126.com

Abstract: Chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) belongs to G proteincoupled receptor superfamily. It can induce immune cellsdirected chemotaxis, thus keeping their homeostasis. CXCR4 expresses on a variety of tissues and cells. In different tumors and at different stages of tumors, CXCR4 expression is significantly higher than that in  normal tissues. CXCR4 plays an important role in tumor progression since it is involved in tumor cell proliferation, adhesion, invasion and metastasis.

Key words: Receptors, CXCR4, Neoplasm metastasis, Chemokine CXCL12