Growth differentiation factor 15: a promising biomarker in oral cancer

Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), a cytokine within the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, is involved in various malignancies, with implications in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Elevated GDF-15 levels are correlated with unfavorable prognosis, tumor progression, and chemother...

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Published inJournal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 51; no. 2; pp. 123 - 125
Main Authors Oh, Hyun Jun, Lee, Jong-Ho, Kim, Soung Min
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 30.04.2025
대한구강악안면외과학회
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Brief Communication
치의학
Biomarkers
Mouth neoplasms
Squamous cell carcinoma
Cachexia
Growth differentiation factor 15
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Summary:Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), a cytokine within the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, is involved in various malignancies, with implications in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Elevated GDF-15 levels are correlated with unfavorable prognosis, tumor progression, and chemotherapy resistance, and the protein has been identified as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for OSCC. Personalized treatment strategies based on GDF-15 expression could improve treatment outcomes.
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ISSN:2234-7550
2234-5930
DOI:10.5125/jkaoms.2025.51.2.123