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ReviewCell communication and signaling : CCS2024

Targeting the EphA2 pathway: could it be the way for bone sarcomas?

Giorgia Giordano, Cristina Tucciarello, Alessandra Merlini, Santina Cutrupi, Ymera Pignochino

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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 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. A review of immunotherapy for bone tumors.Frontiers in immunology · 2025
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  5. Cellular crosstalk in the bone marrow niche.Journal of translational medicine · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Giorgia GiordanoSarcoma Unit, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, 10060, Candiolo, TO, Italy.
Cristina TucciarelloSarcoma Unit, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, 10060, Candiolo, TO, Italy.
Alessandra MerliniDepartment of Oncology, University of Turin, 10043, Orbassano, TO, Italy.
Santina CutrupiDepartment of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, 10043, Orbassano, TO, Italy.
Ymera PignochinoSarcoma Unit, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, 10060, Candiolo, TO, Italy. ymera.pignochino@ircc.it.

Funding

Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences RILO 2021_01Ministero della Salute GR-2016-02362726
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bone sarcomas are malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin. Complete surgical resection is the cornerstone of multidisciplinary treatment. However, advanced, unresectable forms remain incurable. A crucial step towards addressing this challenge involves comprehending the molecular mechanisms underpinning tumor progression and metastasis, laying the groundwork for innovative precision medicine-based interventions. We previously showed that tyrosine kinase receptor Ephrin Type-A Receptor 2 (EphA2) is overexpressed in bone sarcomas. EphA2 is a key oncofetal protein implicated in metastasis, self-renewal, and chemoresistance. Molecular, genetic, biochemical, and pharmacological approaches have been developed to target EphA2 and its signaling pathway aiming to interfere with its tumor-promoting effects or as a carrier for drug delivery. This review synthesizes the main functions of EphA2 and their relevance in bone sarcomas, providing strategies devised to leverage this receptor for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, with a focus on its applicability in the three most common bone sarcoma histotypes: osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing sarcoma.

Indexed as

Bone NeoplasmsReceptor, EphA2Signal TransductionAnimalsHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyOsteosarcomaSarcomaEPHA2 protein, humanReceptor, EphA2Bone sarcomasDrug deliveryEphA2ImmunotherapyTargeted therapy

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PMID39252029
PMCPMC11382444

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