RUNX2 as a promising therapeutic target for malignant tumors

• Main Authors: Zhao W, Yang H, Chai J, Xing L
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2021-03-01
• Series: Cancer Management and Research
• Subjects: runx2; malignant tumor; research progress
• Online Access: https://www.dovepress.com/runx2-as-a-promising-therapeutic-target-for-malignant-tumors-peer-reviewed-article-CMAR
• ISSN: 1179-1322

Weizhu Zhao,1,2 Haiying Yang,3 Jie Chai,4 Ligang Xing1 1Department of Radiology, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Oncology, Binzhou People’s Hospital, Binzhou, 256610, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Nursing, Binzhou People’s Hospital, Binzhou, 256610, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, 250117, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jie ChaiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, No. 440, Jiyan Road, Jinan, 250117, People’s Republic of ChinaTel [phone]Email [e-mail] XingDepartment of Radiology, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, No. 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, 250117, People’s Republic of ChinaTel [phone]Email [e-mail]: The transcription factor runt-related protein 2 (RUNX2) has an important impact on the transformation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to osteoblasts. Further studies have shown that RUNX2 plays a key role in the invasion and metastasis of cancers. RUNX2 is a “key” molecule in the regulatory network comprised of multiple signaling pathways upstream and its target downstream molecules. Due to the complex regulatory mechanisms of RUNX2, the specific mechanism underlying the occurrence, development and prognosis of malignant tumors has not been fully understood. Currently, RUNX2 as a promising therapeutic target for cancers has become a research hotspot. Herein, we reviewed the current literature on the modulatory functions and mechanisms of RUNX2 in the development of malignant tumors, aiming to explore its potential clinical application in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of tumors.Keywords: RUNX2, malignant tumor;, research progress