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2758964 
Journal Article 
Review 
Biology of LPA in health and disease 
Sengupta, S; Wang, Z; Tipps, R; Xu, Y 
2004 
1 
Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology
ISSN: 1084-9521
EISSN: 1096-3634 
15 
5 
503-512 
English 
15271295 
The functions of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) can be broadly divided into two classes: (1) physiological and (2) pathological roles. The role of LPA in embryonic development can be seen as early as oocyte formation. It continues in postnatal homeostasis, through its ability to impart a level of protection from both stress and local injury, by regulating cellular proliferation, apoptosis, and the reorganization of cytoskeletal fibers. LPA may function as a double-edged sword. While it helps maintain homeostasis against stress and insult, it may also augment the development and spread of pathological processes, including cancers.