Emerging role of inositol monophosphatase in cancer

Autor: Qian Chen, Liangfang Shen, Shan Li
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Vol 161, Iss , Pp 114442- (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0753-3322
DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114442
Popis: Inositol monophosphatase (IMPase) is an enzyme with two homologs—IMPA1 and IMPA2—that is responsible for dephosphorylating myo-inositol monophosphate to generate myo-inositol. IMPase has been extensively studied in neuropsychiatric diseases and is regarded as a susceptibility gene. Recently, emerging evidence has implied that IMPase is linked to cancer development and progression and correlates with patient survival outcomes. Interestingly, whether it acts as a tumor-promoter or tumor-suppressor is inconsistent among different research studies. In this review, we summarize the latest findings on IMPase in cancer, focusing on exploring the underlying mechanisms for its pro- and anticancer roles. In addition, we discuss the potential methods of IMPase regulation in cancer cells and the possible approaches for IMPase intervention in clinical practice.
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