Biology of LPA in health and disease.
The functions of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) can be broadly divided into two classes: (1) physiological and (2) pathological roles. The role of LPA in embryonic development can be seen as early as oocyte formation. It continues in postnatal homeostasis, through its ability to impart a level of protection from both stress and local injury, by regulating cellular proliferation, apoptosis, and the reorganization of cytoskeletal fibers. LPA may function as a double-edged sword. While it helps maintain homeostasis against stress and insult, it may also augment the development and spread of pathological processes, including cancers.
Department of Cancer Biology, The Lerner Research Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D005260:Female; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000502:physiology; D005835:Genitalia / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008246:Lysophospholipids / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D009424:Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism
D008246:Lysophospholipids; C032881:lysophosphatidic acid