GPC3

GPC3 is a glycoprotein with a specific protein structure, including an extracellular glycosylated portion and an intracellular portion. It can interact with various growth factors, signaling molecules, and receptors, thereby influencing cell signaling pathways. It can either promote or inhibit the activation of specific signaling pathways, thus playing a regulatory role in processes such as cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation. During embryonic development, GPC3 is crucial for the formation of normal organs and tissues. It is involved in establishing the embryonic body axis, limb development, and organ differentiation at specific stages of development. Aberrant expression of GPC3 can impact the onset and progression of diseases, and studying the function and regulatory mechanisms of GPC3 is of significant importance for understanding disease mechanisms and developing relevant therapeutic approaches.