BACKGROUND: E2F7 is a recently discovered member of the E2F family. Investigating  the function and mechanism of E2F7 in the growth of tumors is significant for the  clinical diagnosis and therapy of these malignancies. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of  this review is to provide theoretical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of  malignant tumors by exploring E2F7. METHODS: The relevant information was  collected through the PubMed database using keyword searches "E2F7" and "cancer".  RESULTS: On the one hand, E2F7 plays an essential role in embryonic development,  angiogenesis, and the nervous system. On...