Dysregulation of Rho GTPases in human cancers

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Title
Dysregulation of Rho GTPases in human cancers
Author(s)
Haiyoung JungSuk Ran Yoon; Jeewon Lim; Hee Jun ChoHee Gu Lee
Bibliographic Citation
Cancers, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 1179-1179
Publication Year
2020
Abstract
Rho GTPases play central roles in numerous cellular processes, including cell motility, cell polarity, and cell cycle progression, by regulating actin cytoskeletal dynamics and cell adhesion. Dysregulation of Rho GTPase signaling is observed in a broad range of human cancers, and is associated with cancer development and malignant phenotypes, including metastasis and chemoresistance. Rho GTPase activity is precisely controlled by guanine nucleotide exchange factors, GTPase-activating proteins, and guanine nucleotide dissociation inhibitors. Recent evidence demonstrates that it is also regulated by post-translational modifications, such as phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and sumoylation. Here, we review the current knowledge on the role of Rho GTPases, and the precise mechanisms controlling their activity in the regulation of cancer progression. In addition, we discuss targeting strategies for the development of new drugs to improve cancer therapy.
Keyword
CancerChemoresistanceMetastasisMigrationRho GTPases
ISSN
2072-6694
Publisher
MDPI
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers12051179
Type
Article
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