Background:
Toll like receptors (TLRs) are a group of transmembrane receptors belonging to the broad class
pattern recognition receptors (PRR), involved in the recognition of Pathogen Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs) and
thereby inducing an immune response. Apart from these exogenous PAMPs, numerous endogenous PAMPs are also ligands
for various TLRs thereby activating the TLR dependent immune response, subsequently leading to the onset of an
inflammatory response. Prolonged activation of TLR by these endogenous PAMPs leads to chronic inflammatory insults to
the body and which in turn alters the proliferative patterns of the cells, which ultimately leads to the development of cancer.
Objectives:
The present review aims to provide a detailed outline of the differential roles of various TLRs in cancer and the
possible use of them as a therapeutic target.
Methods:
Data were collected from PubMed/Sciencedirect/Web of Science database and sorted; the latest literature on TLRs
was incorporated in the review.
Results:
Among the different TLRs, few are reported to be anti-neoplastic, which controls the cell growth and multiplication
in response to the endogenous signals. On the contrary, numerous studies have reported the pro-carcinogenic potentials of
TLRs. Hence, TLRs has emerged as a potential target for the prevention and treatment of various types of cancers. Several
molecules such as monoclonal antibodies, small molecule inhibitors and natural products have shown promising anticancer
potential by effectively modulating the TLR signalling.
Conclusion:
Toll like receptors play vital roles in the process of carcinogenesis, hence TLR targeting is a promising
approach for cancer prevention.
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