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Advances in Research on the B-Lineage Transcription Factor EBF1 in Solid Tumors
Qinghua Li1, Yanchuan Zhang1, Guojing Xie1
1Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan-Chongqing Co-Construction for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Testing, College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
Abstract:
Early B-cell factor 1 (EBF1) is a crucial transcription factor that governs the development and differentiation of B lymphocytes. Furthermore, it is essential in developing multiple organs and tissues. The functional dysregulation of EBF1 expression is intricately associated with the occurrence, recurrence, and treatment resistance of B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In recent years, EBF1 has demonstrated a more intricate and multifaceted role in solid tumors. It does not immutably adhere to the conventional classification of tumor suppressor genes. On the contrary, EBF1 is a flexible regulatory factor that exhibits diverse functional characteristics and regulatory models according to the different types of tumors and their microenvironment differences. This review elucidates the unique function of EBF1 in various solid tumors and associated signaling pathways, offering a theoretical foundation for a thorough comprehension of EBF1's intricate roles in solid tumor development.
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