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The functions and regulation of the PTEN tumour suppressor.
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PMID:  22473468     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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The importance of the physiological function of phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN) is illustrated by its frequent disruption in cancer. By suppressing the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway through its lipid phosphatase activity, PTEN governs a plethora of cellular processes including survival, proliferation, energy metabolism and cellular architecture. Consequently, mechanisms regulating PTEN expression and function, including transcriptional regulation, post-transcriptional regulation by non-coding RNAs, post-translational modifications and protein-protein interactions, are all altered in cancer. The repertoire of PTEN functions has recently been expanded to include phosphatase-independent activities and crucial functions within the nucleus. Our increasing knowledge of PTEN and pathologies in which its function is altered will undoubtedly inform the rational design of novel therapies.
Authors:
Min Sup Song; Leonardo Salmena; Pier Paolo Pandolfi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-4-04
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1471-0080     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2012 Apr 
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Created Date:  2012-4-4     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
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Nlm Unique ID:  100962782     Medline TA:  Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Cancer Genetics Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center, Department of Medicine and Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston Massachuchetts 02215, USA.
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