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Biological functions and role of CCN1/Cyr61 in embryogenesis and tumorigenesis in the female reproductive system (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Rui Yang
    • Ying Chen
    • Daozhen Chen
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  • Published online on: October 26, 2017     https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2017.7880
  • Pages: 3-10
  • Copyright: © Yang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Abstract. Cysteine‑rich angiogenic inducer 61 (CCN1/Cyr61) is a prompt response transcription product activated by growth factors. As a member of the CCN family, it mediates cell survival, proliferation, differentiation, migration, adhesion and synthesis of the extracellular matrix by binding directly to the integrins and heparin sulfate proteoglycans or activating multiple signaling transduction pathways. It has previously been demonstrated that CCN1/Cyr61 exhibits an important role in the female reproductive system during embryogenesis and tumorigenesis. However, the functions of CCN1/Cyr61 in the female reproductive system have not been systematically investigated, therefore, the primary aim of the present review is to introduce the role and function of CCN1/Cyr61 in the female reproductive system. The current review presents the molecular structure and biological function of CCN1/Cyr61 and provides detailed data on its expression pattern and contribution to the female reproductive system, including the role in embryogenesis and tumorigenesis.
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Yang R, Chen Y and Chen D: Biological functions and role of CCN1/Cyr61 in embryogenesis and tumorigenesis in the female reproductive system (Review). Mol Med Rep 17: 3-10, 2018.
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Yang, R., Chen, Y., & Chen, D. (2018). Biological functions and role of CCN1/Cyr61 in embryogenesis and tumorigenesis in the female reproductive system (Review). Molecular Medicine Reports, 17, 3-10. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2017.7880
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Yang, R., Chen, Y., Chen, D."Biological functions and role of CCN1/Cyr61 in embryogenesis and tumorigenesis in the female reproductive system (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 17.1 (2018): 3-10.
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Yang, R., Chen, Y., Chen, D."Biological functions and role of CCN1/Cyr61 in embryogenesis and tumorigenesis in the female reproductive system (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 17, no. 1 (2018): 3-10. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2017.7880