Membrane-bound mucins: the mechanistic basis for alterations in the growth and survival of cancer cells

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作者
Bafna, S. [1 ]
Kaur, S. [1 ]
Batra, S. K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Nebraska Med Ctr, Dept Biochem & Mol Biol, Eppley Inst Res Canc & Allied Dis, Omaha, NE 68198 USA
基金
美国国家卫生研究院;
关键词
MUC4; MUC1; MUC16 (CA125); cancer; cell survival; apoptosis; INTRAMEMBRANE ERBB2 LIGAND; MUC4; MUCIN; MUC4/SIALOMUCIN COMPLEX; GENE-EXPRESSION; FACTOR RECEPTOR; MAMMARY-GLAND; TRANSMEMBRANE MUCIN; PROGNOSTIC-FACTOR; EPITHELIAL-CELLS; C-ABL;
D O I
10.1038/onc.2010.87
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Mucins (MUC) are high molecular weight O-linked glycoproteins whose primary functions are to hydrate, protect, and lubricate the epithelial luminal surfaces of the ducts within the human body. The MUC family is comprised of large secreted gel forming and transmembrane (TM) mucins. MUC1, MUC4, and MUC16 are the well-characterized TM mucins and have been shown to be aberrantly overexpressed in various malignancies including cystic fibrosis, asthma, and cancer. Recent studies have uncovered the unique roles of these mucins in the pathogenesis of cancer. These mucins possess specific domains that can make complex associations with various signaling pathways, impacting cell survival through alterations of cell growth, proliferation, death, and autophagy. The cytoplasmic domain of MUC1 serves as a scaffold for interaction with various signaling proteins. On the other hand, MUC4 mediates its effect by stabilizing and enhancing the activity of growth factor receptor ErbB2. MUC16, previously known as CA125, is a well-known serum marker for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer and has a key role in stimulation and dissemination of ovarian cancer cells by interacting with mesothelin and galectin. Therefore, herein we discuss the function and divergent mechanisms of MUC1, MUC4, and MUC16 in carcinogenesis in the context of alteration in cell growth and survival. Oncogene (2010) 29, 2893-2904; doi:10.1038/onc.2010.87; published online 29 March 2010
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页码:2893 / 2904
页数:12
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