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The Role of AIM2 in Cancer Development: Inflammasomes and Beyond

Lina Sui1,2, Yuling Xi1,2, Siping Zheng1,2

  • 1Center for Immunology, Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, China.

Journal of Cancer
|January 2, 2025
PubMed

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The Absence in Melanoma 2 (AIM2) protein senses DNA, impacting cancer. This review explores AIM2

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Absence in Melanoma 2 (AIM2) is a DNA sensor crucial for immunity.
  • AIM2 plays a role in cancer development and progression.
  • AIM2 activation leads to inflammasome assembly and cytokine release.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of AIM2 in cancer pathogenesis.
  • To discuss inflammasome-dependent and -independent mechanisms of AIM2 in cancer.
  • To explore therapeutic strategies targeting AIM2 in cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in AIM2 research.
  • Analysis of AIM2's dual role in innate immunity and cancer.
  • Synthesis of data on AIM2's signaling pathways (inflammasome and alternative).

Main Results:

  • AIM2 recognizes dsDNA, initiating immune responses and potentially driving cancer.
  • AIM2 influences cancer progression via inflammasome activation (IL-1β, IL-18, pyroptosis) and alternative pathways (AKT, NF-κB).
  • AIM2's multifaceted roles in cancer pathogenesis are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • AIM2 is a significant factor in diverse cancer types.
  • Targeting AIM2 presents potential therapeutic opportunities.
  • Challenges in AIM2-targeted cancer therapy require further investigation.
Keywords:
AIM2AKTCancerInflammasome

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