Zhipeng Jin, Tianyu Guo, Xue Zhang, Xin Wang, Yefu Liu
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Abstract
Protein tyrosine kinase 7 (PTK7) is an evolutionarily conserved transmembrane receptor and a specialized tyrosine kinase protein lacking kinase activity. PTK7 has been found to be strongly associated with a variety of diseases, including cancer. In this review, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the involvement of PTK7 in human cancer, focusing on the changing research landscape of PTK7 in cancer research, the molecular mechanisms of PTK7 involved in cancer progression, the targetability of PTK7 in cancer therapy, and the potential application of PTK7 in cancer management, thus demonstrating that PTK7 may be an underestimated contributor to human cancer.
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Cancer Imaging and Diagnosis is dedicated to the publication of results from clinical and research studies applied to cancer diagnosis and treatment. The section aims to publish studies from the entire field of cancer imaging: results from routine use of clinical imaging in both radiology and nuclear medicine, results from clinical trials, experimental molecular imaging in humans and small animals, research on new contrast agents in CT, MRI, ultrasound, publication of new technical applications and processing algorithms to improve the standardization of quantitative imaging and image guided interventions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.