| Literature DB >> 27314100 |
Abstract
PREX2 is a PTEN binding protein that is significantly mutated in melanoma and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. We recently reported the molecular mechanism of tumorigenesis associated with PREX2 mutations: truncating PREX2 mutations activate its RAC1 guanine nucleotide exchanger activity leading to increased PI3K/AKT signaling and enhanced cell proliferation.Entities:
Keywords: Epigenetics; Melanoma; Mouse models of cancer; PI3K; PREX2; RAC1
Year: 2016 PMID: 27314100 PMCID: PMC4909440 DOI: 10.1080/23723556.2016.1160174
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Cell Oncol ISSN: 2372-3556