Diego Tapia , Felipe Garín-Ortiz , Emilia Flores , Manuel Varas-Godoy , Alejandro Godoy , Jorge Cancino
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Abstract
Eukaryotic cells interact with their environment through the secretory pathway, which involves the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi complex (GC), and endolysosomal system. These organelles regulate protein folding, post-translational modifications, and trafficking of structural and signaling proteins essential for cellular homeostasis. The KDEL receptor (KDELR), a cargo and signaling receptor located in the Golgi complex (GC), plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the secretory pathway by sensing cargo arrival from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and activating signaling pathways. Dysfunction in this pathway contributes to diseases such as diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. Recent studies highlight KDELR's involvement in cancer progression, yet its precise role remains unclear. This review provides an overview of KDELR's structure and function, highlighting its emerging significance in cancer biology.
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BBA Molecular Basis of Disease addresses the biochemistry and molecular genetics of disease processes and models of human disease. This journal covers aspects of aging, cancer, metabolic-, neurological-, and immunological-based disease. Manuscripts focused on using animal models to elucidate biochemical and mechanistic insight in each of these conditions, are particularly encouraged. Manuscripts should emphasize the underlying mechanisms of disease pathways and provide novel contributions to the understanding and/or treatment of these disorders. Highly descriptive and method development submissions may be declined without full review. The submission of uninvited reviews to BBA - Molecular Basis of Disease is strongly discouraged, and any such uninvited review should be accompanied by a coverletter outlining the compelling reasons why the review should be considered.