AUTHOR=Zhao Kai , Wu Caifeng , Li Xiangjun , Niu Mengchao , Wu Dan , Cui Xiaofeng , Zhao Hai TITLE=From mechanism to therapy: the journey of CD24 in cancer JOURNAL=Frontiers in Immunology VOLUME=15 YEAR=2024 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1401528 DOI=10.3389/fimmu.2024.1401528 ISSN=1664-3224 ABSTRACT=

CD24 is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored protein that is expressed in a wide range of tissues and cell types. It is involved in a variety of physiological and pathological processes, including cell adhesion, migration, differentiation, and apoptosis. Additionally, CD24 has been studied extensively in the context of cancer, where it has been found to play a role in tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis. In recent years, there has been growing interest in CD24 as a potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment. This review summarizes the current knowledge of CD24, including its structure, function, and its role in cancer. Finally, we provide insights into potential clinical application of CD24 and discuss possible approaches for the development of targeted cancer therapies.