PLAUR (Plasminogen Activator, Urokinase Receptor) is a gene that encodes a receptor involved in proteolysis and cell migration. It facilitates tissue remodelling and wound healing by promoting the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, an enzyme that degrades fibrin and components of the extracellular matrix. Increased PLAUR levels have been linked to tumour growth and metastasis, underscoring its role in cancer progression and its potential as a therapeutic target.