Epidermal growth factor in clinical practice - a review of its biological actions, clinical indications and safety implications.

International Wound Journal
Jorge Berlanga-AcostaLuis Herrera-Martinez

Abstract

Chemotaxis, mitogenesis, motogenesis and cytoprotection are common cellular events involved in both tumourigenesis and tissue repair, which appear amplified upon growth factors exposure. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) promotes these events in epithelial and mesenchymal cells through the binding to a specific tyrosine kinase receptor. In experimental oncology settings, EGF does not initiate malignant transformation but exhibits 'tumour promotion'. These observations have raised doubts on the clinical use of EGF despite solid demonstrations of efficacy in experimental conditions and clinical trials. The results of a Pubmed and Bioline investigation on EGF clinical uses and preclinical safety data are presented here. EGF topical administration has been used since 1989 to enhance the healing process of a variety of peripheral tissues wounds (16 clinical reports), as well as its intravenous, oral and rectal administration for gastrointestinal damages (11 clinical reports). EGF therapeutic efficacy and excellent tolerability seem demonstrated. Lack of long-term adverse effects is highlighted in those studies with 6, 12 and 24 months of patients follow-up. Although post-treatment follow-up may fall short for malignant growth, there are...Continue Reading

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