Cyclophilin A: promising target in cancer therapy

Autor: Shujuan Jin, Mengjiao Zhang, Xiaoting Qiao
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Cancer Biology & Therapy, Vol 25, Iss 1 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 15384047
1555-8576
1538-4047
DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2024.2425127
Popis: Cyclophilin A (CypA), a member of the immunophilin family, stands out as the most prevalent among the cyclophilins found in humans. Beyond serving as the intracellular receptor for the immunosuppressive drug cyclosporine A (CsA), CypA exerts critical functions within the cell via its peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (PPIase) activity, which is crucial for processes, such as protein folding, trafficking, assembly, modulation of immune responses, and cell signaling. Increasing evidence indicates that CypA is up-regulated in a variety of human cancers and it may be a novel potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment. Therefore, gaining a thorough understanding of CypA’s contribution to cancer could yield fresh perspectives and inform the development of innovative therapeutic approaches. This review delves into the multifaceted roles of CypA in cancer biology and explores the therapeutic potential of targeting CypA.
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