Integrative p53, micro-RNA and Cathepsin Protease Co-Regulatory Expression Networks in Cancer

Surinder M Soond, Maria V Kozhevnikova, Paul A Townsend, Andrey A Zamyatnin

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Abstract

As the direct regulatory role of p53 and some of its isoform proteins are becoming established in modulating gene expression in cancer research, another aspect of this mode of gene regulation that has captured significant interest over the years is the mechanistic interplay between p53 and micro-RNA transcriptional regulation. The input of this into modulating gene expression for some of the cathepsin family members has been viewed as carrying noticeable importance based on their biological effects during normal cellular homeostasis and cancer progression. While this area is still in its infancy in relation to general cathepsin gene regulation, we review the current p53-regulated micro-RNAs that are generating significant interest through their regulation of cathepsin proteases, thereby strengthening the link between activated p53 forms and cathepsin gene regulation. Additionally, we extend our understanding of this developing relationship to how such micro-RNAs are being utilized as diagnostic or prognostic tools and highlight their future uses in conjunction with cathepsin gene expression as potential biomarkers within a clinical setting.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3454
Pages (from-to)1-21
Number of pages21
JournalCancers
Volume12
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2020

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Cathepsin
  • MiRNA
  • Micro-RNA
  • P53

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Manchester Cancer Research Centre

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