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IK: A novel cell mitosis regulator that contributes to carcinogenesis
Chao Gao1,2, Yanyan Han3, Lu Bai1,4
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Abstract:
Carcinogenesis is characterized by abnormal regulation of cell growth and cell death. IK is a novel cell mitosis regulator that may contribute to carcinogenesis. Previous studies showed that the loss of IK expression resulted in cell mitotic arrest and even cell death. Besides, IK can also inhibit the interferon gamma (IFN-γ)-induced expression of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II antigen, which is associated with tumour immune microenvironment. To gain insight into the current research progress regarding IK, we conducted a review and searched the limited literature on IK using PubMed or Web of Science. In this review, we discussed the possible biological functions and mechanisms of IK in cancer and its immune microenvironment. Future perspectives of IK were also mentioned to explore its clinical significance.
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