Research progress in relationship between metastasis-associated gene family and cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that originates in the cervix of the uterus, which is the most common malignant tumor in the female reproductive tract. In recent years, with the deepening understanding of tumor mechanisms, key regulatory factors in tumor formation and metastasis signaling pathways have been identified. Among these, the metastasis-associated gene (MTA) family represents a newly discovered group of genes associated with tumor progression. Studies have demonstrated that the MTA family is closely related to the development of gynecological malignancies; however, research specifically addressing its association with cervical cancer remains limited. This review aimed to elucidate the relationship between the MTA family and cervical cancer, to clarify their roles in the initiation and progression of the disease, thereby providing new roles for the prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cervical cancer.