Effect of TGFβ–ITGB6 feedback loop on liver metastasis in SMAD4 wild-type pancreatic cancer
The TGFβ-ITGB6 positive feedback axis plays a critical role in liver metastasis of SMAD4 WT PC, highlighting ITGB6 as a potential therapeutic target, especially for patients with intact SMAD4 function.
Authors
- Bangbo Zhao
- Yutong Zhao
- Tianyu Li
- Zeru Li
- Cheng Qin
- Weibin Wang
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chinese Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/cm9.0000000000003722
- Primary Topic
- TGF-β signaling in diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00