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Impact of oncogenic protein tyrosine phosphatases in cancer

Serge Hardy1, Sofi G Julien, Michel L Tremblay

  • 1Goodman Research Cancer Centre, McGill University, 1160 Pine Avenue, Room 601 Montreal, QC, Canada H3A 1A3.

Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
|June 29, 2011
PubMed

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Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) are enzymes crucial for cell signaling. This review highlights PTPs that promote cancer, discussing their role in oncogenesis and potential as therapeutic targets.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) regulate intracellular phosphorylation, impacting signaling pathways.
  • Deregulation of PTP activity is implicated in cancer development.
  • PTPs influence signaling downstream of receptors like receptor tyrosine kinases and G protein-coupled receptors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review PTP family members that promote oncogenesis in human cancers.
  • To discuss the biological significance of PTPs in oncology.
  • To explore recent advancements in targeting specific PTPs for cancer therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PTP family members in human cancer.
  • Analysis of PTP roles in oncogenic signaling pathways.
  • Examination of therapeutic strategies targeting oncogenic PTPs.

Main Results:

  • Identification of various PTPs that positively affect oncogenesis.
  • Elucidation of PTPs' biological significance in cancer progression.
  • Overview of progress in developing targeted PTP therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Targeting specific oncogenic PTPs presents a promising therapeutic avenue in cancer treatment.
  • Understanding PTP functions is key to developing novel cancer therapies.
  • Further research into PTPs will advance oncology.

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