Alessandra Bracigliano , Ottavia Clemente , Annarita Peddio , Giuseppina Della Vittoria Scarpati , Antonio Pizzolorusso , Lucia Cannella , Fernanda Picozzi , Carmela Garosi , Federica Papa , Flavia Balzamo , Salvatore Tafuto
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FAP-α in soft tissue and bone sarcomas: A new potential diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker in the era of precision medicine
Fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAP-α) is a membrane-bound serine protease expressed by mesenchymal cells within the tumor microenvironment. It has garnered significant attention due to its involvement in tumorigenesis in several neoplasms, with a specific attention in sarcomas due to their mesenchymal origin. In this review, the authors explore the biological functions of FAP-α and its implications in sarcoma pathophysiology. Understanding the potential applicability of FAP-α as a diagnostic and therapeutic target in sarcoma could provide new avenues for targeted therapies and improve patient outcomes.
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Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology publishes scholarly, critical reviews in all fields of oncology and hematology written by experts from around the world. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology is the Official Journal of the European School of Oncology (ESO) and the International Society of Liquid Biopsy.