• 1. The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R.China;
  • 2. Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R.China;
ZHU Kexiang, Email: flexzhu6910@163.com
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Objective  To summarize the role of exosomal proteins in the occurrence, development, and diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer, providing a reference for the exploration of biomarkers and therapeutic targets in this field. Method A systematic review of recent domestic and international literature on the mechanisms of exosomes and their proteins in pancreatic cancer was conducted. Results Proteins carried by tumor-derived exosomes, such as galectin-3 binding protein, V-set andimmunoglobulin domain containing 2, Zrt- and Irt-like protein 4, aspartate aminotransferase 1, could effectively regulate the tumor microenvironment and influence the cell behavior, playing an important role in the occurrence, progression, and metastasis of pancreatic cancer. Additionally, exosomal proteins could serve as potential biomarkers for the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. For example, exosomal membrane proteins DNAJ heat shock protein family (HSP40) member B11, and glypican 1 were highly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues, indicating their potential. Conclusion Exosomal proteins are expected to become novel biomarkers and intervention targets for the early diagnosis and targeted therapy of pancreatic cancer, providing new ideas for improving the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Citation: PENG Bo, ZHANG Yanjun, LIU Xusheng, MOU Jiangwei, ZHU Kexiang. Research progress on biological functions and clinical significance of exosomal proteins in pancreatic cancer. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2025, 32(4): 505-513. doi: 10.7507/1007-9424.202410122 Copy

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