Growth differentiation factor 15: a promising biomarker in oral cancer

• Published in: Journal 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
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 30.04.2025; 대한구강악안면외과학회
• Subjects: Brief Communication; 치의학; Biomarkers; Mouth neoplasms; Squamous cell carcinoma; Cachexia; Growth differentiation factor 15

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...