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The functions of FOXP transcription factors and their regulation by post-translational modifications

Congwen Gao1, Honglin Zhu2, Peng Gong3

  • 1Guangdong Key Laboratory for Genome Stability & Disease Prevention and Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China; College of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Sciences and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.

Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta. Gene Regulatory Mechanisms
|October 5, 2023
PubMed

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Post-translational modifications regulate forkhead box P (FOXP) proteins, which are crucial for cell function. Understanding these modifications offers insights into neurodevelopmental disorders, immune diseases, and cancer therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • The forkhead box P (FOXP) family, including FOXP1-4, are transcription factors vital for regulating diverse cellular processes.
  • Dysregulation of FOXP proteins is linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, immune system dysfunction, and various cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of post-translational modifications in FOXP protein function.
  • To examine how these modifications impact FOXP-related diseases and cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on FOXP proteins and their modifications.
  • Analysis of the functional consequences of specific post-translational modifications.

Main Results:

  • FOXP protein activity is modulated by phosphorylation, ubiquitination, SUMOylation, acetylation, O-GlcNAcylation, and methylation.
  • These modifications influence FOXP protein stability, localization, and transcriptional activity, impacting cellular functions.

Conclusions:

  • Post-translational modifications are critical regulators of FOXP protein functions.
  • Targeting these modifications presents potential therapeutic strategies for FOXP-associated diseases and cancers.
Keywords:
CancerFOXP proteinsPost-translational modifications

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