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Kang Hu1, Qing-Kang Zheng1, Rui-Jie Ma2
1School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China.
Abstract:
Krüppel-like factor 6 (KLF6) is one of the most studied members of the specificity protein/Krüppel-like factor (SP/KLF) transcription factor family. It has a typical zinc finger structure and plays a pivotal role in regulating the biological processes of cells. Recently, it has been considered to play a role in combatting cancer. Krüppel-like factor 6 splice variant 1 (KLF6-SV1), being one of the alternative KLF6 splicing isoforms, participates in tumor occurrence and development and has the potential to become a new target for molecular targeted therapy, although its action mechanism remains to be determined. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of the important role of KLF6-SV1 in human malignant tumors to provide novel insights for oncotherapy.
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