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Lei Wang1, Liting Zhao1, Xintian Lan1
1School of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China.
Abstract:
Lysine acetyltransferase 8 (KAT8) is a member of the MYST family of histone acetyltransferases. It catalyzes the acetylation of histone H4 at lysine 16 (H4K16ac) and non-histone proteins. Abnormal upregulation or downregulation of KAT8 and its associated H4K16ac have been observed in malignant tumors, suggesting its close association with tumorigenesis and progression. Characterized by structural diversity and multi-target mechanisms, natural agents have been increasingly shown to possess significant antitumor activity. This review focuses on KAT8, summarizing its molecular mechanisms in regulating tumor development by catalyzing substrate protein acetylation, which impacts tumor cell proliferation, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, DNA damage repair, and autophagy. It also systematically discusses the pharmacological activities and molecular mechanisms of small-molecule agents that target KAT8 to inhibit tumor proliferation, including natural compounds, synthetic drugs, and non-coding RNAs.
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