Eukaryotic translation initiation factors as promising targets in cancer therapy

Autor: Peiqi Hao, Jiaojiao Yu, Richard Ward, Yin Liu, Qiao Hao, Su An, Tianrui Xu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Cell Communication and Signaling, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-20 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1478-811X
DOI: 10.1186/s12964-020-00607-9
Popis: Abstract The regulation of the translation of messenger RNA (mRNA) in eukaryotic cells is critical for gene expression, and occurs principally at the initiation phase which is mainly regulated by eukaryotic initiation factors (eIFs). eIFs are fundamental for the translation of mRNA and as such act as the primary targets of several signaling pathways to regulate gene expression. Mis-regulated mRNA expression is a common feature of tumorigenesis and the abnormal activity of eIF complexes triggered by upstream signaling pathways is detected in many tumors, leading to the selective translation of mRNA encoding proteins involved in tumorigenesis, metastasis, or resistance to anti-cancer drugs, and making eIFs a promising therapeutic target for various types of cancers. Here, we briefly outline our current understanding of the biology of eIFs, mainly focusing on the effects of several signaling pathways upon their functions and discuss their contributions to the initiation and progression of tumor growth. An overview of the progress in developing agents targeting the components of translation machinery for cancer treatment is also provided. Video abstract
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