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Introduction: p53--the first twenty years.

M Oren1, V Rotter

  • 1Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel. lioren@wiccmail.weizmann.ac.il

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences : CMLS
|March 5, 1999
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The p53 protein, a tumor suppressor, is activated by cellular stress. Activated p53 halts cell cycles and triggers apoptosis, crucial for cancer prevention and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • p53 protein discovered bound to SV40 large T oncoprotein.
  • p53 is a tumor suppressor gene, frequently altered in human cancers.
  • Wild-type p53 (wtp53) is typically latent but activated by cellular signals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted research on p53.
  • To highlight p53's role in cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
  • To discuss p53's application in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of p53 research over two decades.
  • Investigation of p53's function in cellular responses.
  • Utilizing mouse models to study p53's role in development and carcinogenesis.

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Main Results:

  • p53 activation involves increased protein levels and qualitative changes.
  • Activated wtp53 induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.
  • p53 activates target genes and possesses DNA repair/apoptosis-facilitating functions.

Conclusions:

  • p53 is a critical tumor suppressor involved in cellular responses to stress.
  • Mouse models have elucidated p53's role in development and cancer.
  • p53 research is advancing cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy.