The protease ADAM17 at the crossroads of disease: revisiting its significance in inflammation, cancer, and beyond

Abstract

The protease A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17) plays a central role in the pathophysiology of several diseases. ADAM17 is involved in the cleavage and shedding of at least 80 known membrane‐tethered proteins, which subsequently modulate several intracellular signaling pathways, and therefore alter cell behavior. Dysregulated expression and/or activation of ADAM17 has been linked to a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. In this review, we provide an overview of the current state of knowledge from preclinical models and clinical data on the diverse pathophysiological roles of ADAM17, and discuss the mechanisms underlying ADAM17‐mediated protein shedding and the potential therapeutic implications of targeting ADAM17 in these diseases.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Aug 11, 2023
Source ID
10.1111/febs.16923

Entities

People

  • Brendan J. Jenkins
  • Mohamed I. Saad

Organizations

  • Hudson Institute of Medical Research
  • Monash University
  • United States Department of Defense
  • University of Adelaide

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Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology