FGF2: a novel druggable target for glioblastoma?

Jimenez-Pascual, Ana, Mitchell, Kelly, Siebzehnrubl, Florian A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8411-8775 and Lathia, Justin D. 2020. FGF2: a novel druggable target for glioblastoma? Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets 24 (4) , pp. 311-318. 10.1080/14728222.2020.1736558

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Introduction: Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are key mitogens in tissue homeostasis and cancer. FGF2 regulates self-renewal of multiple stem-cell types, is widely used in stem cell culture paradigms and has been adopted for cultivating the growth of cancer stem cells ex vivo. Research has shed light on the functions of FGF2 in brain tumors, particularly malignant glioma, and this has demonstrated that FGF2 increases self-renewal of glioblastoma stem cells. Areas covered: This review examines the potential targeting of FGF2 signaling as a possible treatment avenue for glioblastoma. The expression of FGF ligands and the FGFR family of receptor tyrosine kinases in the normal brain and in glioblastoma is described. Moreover, the paper sheds light on FGF/FGFR signaling, including the function of heparin/heparan sulfate proteoglycans in facilitating FGF signaling. We speculate on potential avenues for the therapeutic targeting of the FGF2-FGF receptor signaling axis in glioblastoma and the associated challenges envisioned with these approaches. Expert opinion: Precision targeting of FGF/FGFR signaling could improve prospective glioblastoma therapeutics and moderate adverse effects. Shrewd development of experimental models and FGF2 inhibitors could provide a ‘pharmacological toolbox’ for targeting diverse ligand/receptor combinations.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Biosciences European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute (ECSCRI)
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
ISSN:	1472-8222
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	6 April 2020
Date of Acceptance:	26 February 2020
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2023 22:05
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/130823

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