A Review of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Tumourigenesis

Authors

  • Jack Hartnett School of Medicine, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland

Keywords:

MIF, Tumourigenesis, Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor

Abstract

With its unique tautomerase activity, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a multi-functional pro-inflammatory cytokine implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous types of cancer. Through a variety of mechanisms MIF is tumourigenic, pro-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic. As a result of its central role in both cancer and inflammation many MIF inhibitors are currently in development, with recent studies yielding impressive results.

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