The Emerging Role of CKAP4 in GI Cancer: From Molecular Pathways to Clinical Applications

Cytoskeleton-associated protein 4 (CKAP4) has emerged as a critical player in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer progression, diagnosis, and therapy. This comprehensive review synthesizes current knowledge on CKAP4′s multifaceted roles across GI malignancies, providing novel insights into its mechanisms o...

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Published in:	Current Oncology
Main Authors:	Markos Despotidis, Orestis Lyros, Tatiana S. Driva, Panagiotis Sakarellos, René Thieme, Andreas Mamilos, Stratigoula Sakellariou, Dimitrios Schizas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-10-01
Subjects:	CKAP4 gastrointestinal malignancies biomarker molecular therapy
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32/10/561

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