The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma

MET, a receptor tyrosine kinase proto-oncogene and the specific receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of osteosarcoma (OS) through sustained pathway activation. Aberrant activation of MET has been shown to trigger multiple downstream sig...

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Main Authors: Qilong Su, Jingyu Hou, Xinhui Du, Fan Zhang, Panhong Zhang, Bangmin Wang, Weitao Yao
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/or.2025.1615111/full
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Jingyu Hou
Xinhui Du
Fan Zhang
Panhong Zhang
Bangmin Wang
Weitao Yao
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description MET, a receptor tyrosine kinase proto-oncogene and the specific receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of osteosarcoma (OS) through sustained pathway activation. Aberrant activation of MET has been shown to trigger multiple downstream signalling pathways, including RAS-ERK, PI3K-AKT, and STAT3, which are essential for OS cell proliferation, invasion, differentiation, and drug resistance. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of small-molecule inhibitors and specific antibodies targeting MET for OS therapy. The use of combination therapy as a treatment strategy involves the use of MET inhibitors in conjunction with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other targeted therapies. This approach has the potential to overcome resistance and improve therapeutic efficacy. This review summarises the mechanisms of MET signalling in OS, with a focus on the progress of MET-targeted therapies and their combination with other therapeutic strategies. The study provides valuable insights into future research directions, offering novel perspectives on the role of MET as a therapeutic target in OS.
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spelling doaj-art-401865effcb4457ba740d84ed5c93d732025-08-20T02:07:16ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Oncology Reviews1970-55572025-06-011910.3389/or.2025.16151111615111The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcomaQilong SuJingyu HouXinhui DuFan ZhangPanhong ZhangBangmin WangWeitao YaoMET, a receptor tyrosine kinase proto-oncogene and the specific receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of osteosarcoma (OS) through sustained pathway activation. Aberrant activation of MET has been shown to trigger multiple downstream signalling pathways, including RAS-ERK, PI3K-AKT, and STAT3, which are essential for OS cell proliferation, invasion, differentiation, and drug resistance. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of small-molecule inhibitors and specific antibodies targeting MET for OS therapy. The use of combination therapy as a treatment strategy involves the use of MET inhibitors in conjunction with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other targeted therapies. This approach has the potential to overcome resistance and improve therapeutic efficacy. This review summarises the mechanisms of MET signalling in OS, with a focus on the progress of MET-targeted therapies and their combination with other therapeutic strategies. The study provides valuable insights into future research directions, offering novel perspectives on the role of MET as a therapeutic target in OS.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/or.2025.1615111/fullosteosarcomaMET signalling pathwaytargeted therapysmall molecule inhibitorsspecific antibodycombination therapy
spellingShingle Qilong Su
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Xinhui Du
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Bangmin Wang
Weitao Yao
The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma
Oncology Reviews
osteosarcoma
MET signalling pathway
targeted therapy
small molecule inhibitors
specific antibody
combination therapy
title The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma
title_full The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma
title_fullStr The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma
title_full_unstemmed The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma
title_short The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma
title_sort role and research progress of the met signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma
topic osteosarcoma
MET signalling pathway
targeted therapy
small molecule inhibitors
specific antibody
combination therapy
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/or.2025.1615111/full
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