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Nuclear-cytoplasmic Shuttling in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Implications in Leukemia Maintenance and Therapy
Giovanna Carrà1, Isabella Russo2, Angelo Guerrasio3
1Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Regione Gonzole 10, 10043 Orbassano (Turin), Italy. giovanna.carra@unito.it.
Abstract:
Nuclear-cytoplasmic shuttling is a highly regulated and complex process, which involves both proteins and nucleic acids. Changes in cellular compartmentalization of various proteins, including oncogenes and tumor suppressors, affect cellular behavior, promoting or inhibiting proliferation, apoptosis and sensitivity to therapies. In this review, we will recapitulate the role of various shuttling components in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and we will provide insights on the potential role of shuttling proteins as therapeutic targets.
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