The activator protein-1 transcription factor in respiratory epithelium carcinogenesis

Karamouzis, MV; Konstantinopoulos, PA; Papavassiliou, AG

HERO ID

4570445

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2007

Language

English

PMID

17314269

HERO ID 4570445
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2007
Title The activator protein-1 transcription factor in respiratory epithelium carcinogenesis
Authors Karamouzis, MV; Konstantinopoulos, PA; Papavassiliou, AG
Journal Molecular Cancer Research
Volume 5
Issue 2
Page Numbers 109-120
Abstract Respiratory epithelium cancers are the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. The multistep natural history of carcinogenesis can be considered as a gradual accumulation of genetic and epigenetic aberrations, resulting in the deregulation of cellular homeostasis. Growing evidence suggests that cross-talk between membrane and nuclear receptor signaling pathways along with the activator protein-1 (AP-1) cascade and its cofactor network represent a pivotal molecular circuitry participating directly or indirectly in respiratory epithelium carcinogenesis. The crucial role of AP-1 transcription factor renders it an appealing target of future nuclear-directed anticancer therapeutic and chemoprevention approaches. In the present review, we will summarize the current knowledge regarding the implication of AP-1 proteins in respiratory epithelium carcinogenesis, highlight the ongoing research, and consider the future perspectives of their potential therapeutic interest.
Doi 10.1158/1541-7786.MCR-06-0311
Pmid 17314269
Wosid WOS:000244538200001
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