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Targeting mutant p53 for efficient cancer therapy

Bykov, Vladimir J. N., Eriksson, Sofi E., Bianchi, Julie, Wiman, Klas G.·2018·Nature Reviews Cancer

Abstract

The tumour suppressor gene TP53 is the most frequently mutated gene in cancer. Wild-type p53 can suppress tumour development by multiple pathways. However, mutation of TP53 and the resultant inactivation of p53 allow evasion of tumour cell death and rapid tumour progression. The high frequency of TP53 mutation in tumours has prompted efforts to restore normal function of mutant p53 and thereby trigger tumour cell death and tumour elimination. Small molecules that can reactivate missense-mutant p53 protein have been identified by different strategies, and two compounds are being tested in clinical trials. Novel approaches for targeting TP53 nonsense mutations are also underway. This Review discusses recent progress in pharmacological reactivation of mutant p53 and highlights problems and promises with these strategies.

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Authors
Bykov, V. J. N., Eriksson, S. E., Bianchi, J., & Wiman, K. G.
Affiliations
Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Corresponding author
Wiman, Klas G.
Venue
Nature Reviews Cancer
Published
2017-12-15
Volume
18
Issue
2
Pages
89-102
ISSN
  • 1474-175X (ISSN-L)
  • 1474-1768
OpenAlex
W2772062014
Cited by
889
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159
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7.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature reviews. Cancer (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cancer
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Cell death mechanisms and regulation
Keywords
TP53, mutant p53, p53 reactivation, missense mutations, nonsense mutation, tumor suppressor, cancer therapy, cancer cell death, clinical trials
MeSH terms
Animals, Antineoplastic Agents, Humans, Mutation, Neoplasms, Tumor Suppressor Protein p53, Cell Death, Mutant Proteins

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