Reprint of: Betaglycan: a multifunctional accessory

Maree Bilandzic; Kaye L Stenvers

doi:10.1016/j.mce.2012.03.020

Reprint of: Betaglycan: a multifunctional accessory

Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2012 Aug 15;359(1-2):13-22. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2012.03.020. Epub 2012 Apr 13.

Authors

Maree Bilandzic¹, Kaye L Stenvers

Affiliation

¹ Prince Henry's Institute, PO Box 5152, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. maree.bilandzic@princehenrys.org

PMID: 22521265
DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2012.03.020

Abstract

Betaglycan is a co-receptor for the TGFβ superfamily, particularly important in establishing the potency of its ligands on their target cells. In recent years, new insights have been gained into the structure and function of betaglycan, expanding its role from that of a simple co-receptor to include additional ligand-dependent and ligand-independent roles. This review focuses on recent advances in the betaglycan field, with a particular emphasis on its newly discovered actions in mediating the trafficking of TGFβ superfamily receptors and as a determinant of the functional output of TGFβ superfamily signalling. In addition, this review encompasses a discussion of the emerging roles of the betaglycan/inhibin pathway in reproductive cancers and disease.