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Molecular functions of NEDD4 E3 ubiquitin ligases in cancer

Xiao Zou1, Gal Levy-Cohen1, Michael Blank1

  • 1Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Cancer Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel.

Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta
|June 28, 2015
PubMed

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Protein ubiquitination, regulated by E3 ubiquitin ligases, is crucial in cancer. This review highlights the critical roles of NEDD4 E3 ligases in cancer pathogenesis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Altered gene expression and posttranslational modifications are key in cancer initiation, progression, and cure.
  • Protein ubiquitination is a fundamental posttranslational mechanism regulating genome organization and cellular processes.
  • E3 ubiquitin ligases are critical for the ubiquitination pathway, and their dysfunction is linked to various human cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss recent findings on the involvement of NEDD4 E3 ligases in cancer.
  • To elucidate the fundamental roles of NEDD4 family members in cancer-related molecular pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent discoveries.
  • Synthesis of information on NEDD4 E3 ligases and their functions in cancer.

Main Results:

  • NEDD4 E3 ligases are increasingly recognized as essential regulators in cancer.
  • These ligases play fundamental roles in molecular pathways critical for cancer development and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • NEDD4 E3 ligases are pivotal in cancer pathogenesis.
  • Understanding NEDD4 E3 ligase functions offers insights into cancer cure strategies.
Keywords:
CarcinogenesisMetastasesNEDD4 E3 ubiquitin ligasesProtein ubiquitinationUbiquitin

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