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A Mass Spectrometry-Based Approach to Identify Phosphoprotein Phosphatases and their Interactors
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Role of protein phosphatases in genitourinary cancers

Tsukasa Igawa1

  • 1Department of Urology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.

International Journal of Urology : Official Journal of the Japanese Urological Association
|September 1, 2016
PubMed

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Genitourinary cancers are rising globally. This review highlights protein phosphatases

Area of Science:

  • Oncology and Molecular Biology
  • Cancer Research
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Genitourinary cancer prevalence is increasing globally.
  • Protein phosphorylation is vital in cancer cell regulation.
  • The role of protein phosphatases in genitourinary cancers is under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in understanding protein phosphatases in genitourinary cancers.
  • To explore therapeutic strategies involving protein phosphatases for genitourinary cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent scientific publications.
  • Analysis of emerging evidence on protein phosphatases in genitourinary cancer.

Main Results:

  • Protein phosphatases are increasingly implicated in genitourinary cancer development.
  • These enzymes show potential as targets for novel cancer therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Further research into protein phosphatases is crucial for advancing genitourinary cancer treatment.
  • Targeting protein phosphatases may offer new avenues for effective cancer therapy.
Keywords:
genitourinary cancerprotein Ser/Thr phosphataseprotein kinaseprotein phosphataseprotein tyrosine phosphatase

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