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ReviewExpert opinion on therapeutic targets2024

The role of collagen triple helix repeat containing 1 (CTHRC1) in cancer development and progression.

Chandra K Singh, Sofia Fernandez, Gagan Chhabra, Gabriella R Zaemisch, Ayaan Nihal, Jenna Swanlund, Naveed Ansari, Zan Said, Hao Chang, Nihal Ahmad

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Review in Expert opinion on therapeutic targets, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. CTHRC1Frontiers in immunology · 2026
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  4. ERO1A-positive tumor epithelial cells in colorectal cancer progression: a multi-omics perspective.Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Chandra K SinghDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Sofia FernandezDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Gagan ChhabraDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Gabriella R ZaemischDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Ayaan NihalDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Jenna SwanlundDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Naveed AnsariDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Zan SaidDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Hao ChangDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Nihal AhmadDepartment of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.

Funding

Functional and Therapeutic Significance of PLK4 in MelanomaR01CA261937 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · PI Nihal Ahmad · 2022 to 2026
$2.9M
Combined inhibition of PLK1 and NOTCH for melanoma managementI01BX005917 · VA · WM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSP · PI AHMAD, NIHAL · 2023 to 2025
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Role of sirtuin 6 in melanoma development and progressionI01CX002210 · VA · WM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSP · PI Nihal Ahmad · 2022 to 2026
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BLRD Research Career Scientist Award ApplicationIK6BX006041 · VA · WM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSP · PI AHMAD, NIHAL · 2022 to 2025
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BLRD VA I01 BX005917BLRD VA IK6 BX006041CSRD VA I01 CX002210CSRD VA I01 CX002308NCI NIH HHS R01 CA261937
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCollagen triple helix repeat containing 1 (CTHRC1) is a protein that has been implicated in pro-migratory pathways, arterial tissue-repair processes, and inhibition of collagen deposition via the regulation of multiple signaling cascades. Studies have also demonstrated an upregulation of CTHRC1 in multiple cancers where it has been linked to enhanced proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. However, the understanding of the exact role and mechanisms of CTHRC1 in cancer is far from complete. AREAS COVERED: This review focuses on analyzing the role of CTHRC1 in cancer as well as its associations with clinicopathologies and cancer-related processes and signaling. We have also summarized the available literature information regarding the role of CTHRC1 in tumor microenvironment and immune signaling. Finally, we have discussed the mechanisms associated with CTHRC1 regulations, and opportunities and challenges regarding the development of CTHRC1 as a potential target for cancer management. EXPERT OPINION: CTHRC1 is a multifaceted protein with critical roles in cancer progression and other pathological conditions. Its association with lower overall survival in various cancers, and impact on the tumor immune microenvironment make it an intriguing target for further research and potential therapeutic interventions in cancer.

Indexed as

Disease ProgressionExtracellular Matrix ProteinsMolecular Targeted TherapyNeoplasmsSignal TransductionTumor MicroenvironmentAnimalsCell ProliferationHumansUp-RegulationCTHRC1 protein, humanExtracellular Matrix Proteinscancercancer-associated signalingcancer immune signalingCTHRC1ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA)tumor immune microenvironment

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PMID38686865
PMCPMC11189736

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