The multiple functions of PrP C in physiological, cancer, and neurodegenerative contexts

Cellular prion protein (PrP ) is a highly conserved glycoprotein, present both anchored in the cell membrane and soluble in the extracellular medium. It has a diversity of ligands and is variably expressed in numerous tissues and cell subtypes, most notably in the central nervous system (CNS). Its i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) Germany), 2022-10, Vol.100 (10), p.1405
Hauptverfasser: Grimaldi, Izabella, Leser, Felipe Saceanu, Janeiro, José Marcos, da Rosa, Bárbara Gomes, Campanelli, Ana Clara, Romão, Luciana, Lima, Flavia Regina Souza
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Zusammenfassung:Cellular prion protein (PrP ) is a highly conserved glycoprotein, present both anchored in the cell membrane and soluble in the extracellular medium. It has a diversity of ligands and is variably expressed in numerous tissues and cell subtypes, most notably in the central nervous system (CNS). Its importance has been brought to light over the years both under physiological conditions, such as embryogenesis and immune system homeostasis, and in pathologies, such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. During development, PrP plays an important role in CNS, participating in axonal growth and guidance and differentiation of glial cells, but also in other organs such as the heart, lung, and digestive system. In diseases, PrP has been related to several types of tumors, modulating cancer stem cells, enhancing malignant properties, and inducing drug resistance. Also, in non-neoplastic diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, PrP seems to alter the dynamics of neurotoxic aggregate formation and, consequently, the progression of the disease. In this review, we explore in detail the multiple functions of this protein, which proved to be relevant for understanding the dynamics of organism homeostasis, as well as a promising target in the treatment of both neoplastic and degenerative diseases.
ISSN:1432-1440