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Splicing-factor alterations in cancers

Olga Anczuków1, Adrian R Krainer1

  • 1Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724, USA.

RNA (New York, N.Y.)
|August 18, 2016
PubMed

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Alterations in RNA splicing factors are common in human cancers, affecting gene expression. This review explores these splicing factor changes, their mechanisms, and potential therapeutic strategies targeting cancer splicing events.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Tumorigenesis involves alterations in RNA splicing.
  • Splicing factor changes can arise from mutations or machinery disruptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of splicing-factor alterations in human cancers.
  • To discuss mechanisms of splicing regulation in normal and cancerous cells.
  • To explore novel therapeutic strategies targeting cancer splicing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of splicing-factor alterations in human tumors.
  • Analysis of splicing changes and their cell-type specificities.
  • Examination of splicing factor regulation mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Splicing-factor alterations are detected across various human tumors.
  • These alterations lead to significant changes in RNA splicing patterns.
  • Cell-type specificities in splicing alterations and outcomes are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Splicing factor alterations are a key feature of human cancers.
  • Understanding these alterations provides insights into cancer development.
  • Targeting oncogenic splicing events offers promising therapeutic avenues.

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