| Literature DB >> 28616582 |
Isabelle K Vila1, Su Jung Song2, Min Sup Song1,3.
Abstract
Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2O (UBE2O) is upregulated in human cancers. We have demonstrated that genetic deletion or pharmacological blockade of UBE2O reduces tumorigenesis through inhibiting the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1-hypoxia-inducible factor 1-α pathway. Critically, UBE2O targets adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase-α 2 (AMPKα2) for ubiquitination and degradation. We thus suggest the UBE2O-AMPKα2 axis as a potential therapeutic target for cancer.Entities:
Keywords: AMPK; AMPKα2; HIF1α; UBE2O; arsenite; breast cancer; cancer metabolism; mTOR; prostate cancer; ubiquitination
Year: 2017 PMID: 28616582 PMCID: PMC5462509 DOI: 10.1080/23723556.2017.1304846
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Cell Oncol ISSN: 2372-3556