Ubiquitination Enzymes in Cancer, Cancer Immune Evasion, and Potential Therapeutic Opportunities
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Evaluation of Substrate Ubiquitylation by E3 Ubiquitin-ligase in Mammalian Cell Lysates
Published on: May 10, 2022
Aiman B Awan1, Maryiam Jama Ali Osman1,2, Omar M Khan1
1College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha P.O. Box 34110, Qatar.
Abstract:
Ubiquitination is cells' second most abundant posttranslational protein modification after phosphorylation. The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) is critical in maintaining essential life processes such as cell cycle control, DNA damage repair, and apoptosis. Mutations in ubiquitination pathway genes are strongly linked to the development and spread of multiple cancers since several of the UPS family members possess oncogenic or tumor suppressor activities. This comprehensive review delves into understanding the ubiquitin code, shedding light on its role in cancer cell biology and immune evasion. Furthermore, we highlighted recent advances in the field for targeting the UPS pathway members for effective therapeutic intervention against human cancers. We also discussed the recent update on small-molecule inhibitors and PROTACs and their progress in preclinical and clinical trials.
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