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ReviewCell communication and signaling : CCS2024

The role of KLRG1: a novel biomarker and new therapeutic target.

Yakun Zhang, Shuang Chen, Xinyi Tang, Yu Peng, Tingting Jiang, Xiaomei Zhang, Jun Li, Yao Liu, Zailin Yang

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Review in Cell communication and signaling : CCS, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Yakun Zhang *School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
Shuang Chen *Department of Hematology-Oncology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, China.
Xinyi TangSchool of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400030, China.
Yu PengDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, China.
Tingting JiangDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, China.
Xiaomei ZhangDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, China.
Jun LiDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, China.
Yao LiuDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, China. liuyao77@cqu.edu.cn.
Zailin YangDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, 400030, China. zailinyang@cqu.edu.cn.

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 2022CDJYGRH-001Science-Health Joint Medical Scientific Research Project of Chongqing 2021MSXM272
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Killer cell lectin-like receptor G1 (KLRG1) is an immune checkpoint receptor expressed predominantly in NK and T-cell subsets that downregulates the activation and proliferation of immune cells and participates in cell-mediated immune responses. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated the importance of KLRG1 as a noteworthy disease marker and therapeutic target that can influence disease onset, progression, and prognosis. Blocking KLRG1 has been shown to effectively mitigate the effects of downregulation in various mouse tumor models, including solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. However, KLRG1 inhibitors have not yet been approved for human use, and the understanding of KLRG1 expression and its mechanism of action in various diseases remains incomplete. In this review, we explore alterations in the distribution, structure, and signaling pathways of KLRG1 in immune cells and summarize its expression patterns and roles in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and cancers. Additionally, we discuss the potential applications of KLRG1 as a tool for tumor immunotherapy.

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Lectins, C-TypeNeoplasmsReceptors, ImmunologicAnimalsAutoimmune DiseasesBiomarkersHumansImmunotherapySignal TransductionBiomarkersKLRG1 protein, humanLectins, C-TypeReceptors, ImmunologicBiomarkerImmune checkpoint proteinsKLRG1Therapeutic targetTumor immunotherapy

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PMID38898461
PMCPMC11186184

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