• The alterations, at the level of these tumor suppressor genes, that is their non-expression or a malfunction, allow the neoplastic cells to multiply in an uncontrolled way. (wikipedia.org)
  • In a genome-wide screen for putative tumor suppressor genes, the EBF3 locus on the human chromosome 10q26.3 was found to be deleted or methylated in 73% of the examined cases of brain tumors. (aacrjournals.org)
  • In this study, we aim to leverage these metabolic changes as potential biomarkers for assessing ovarian cancer.A functional module-based approach was utilized to identify key gene expression pathways that distinguish different stages of ovarian cancer (OC) within a tissue biopsy cohort. (stanford.edu)
  • Random set analysis was used to identify biological pathways enriched for genes differentially regulated in tumors (compared with 59 samples of normal mucosa). (biomedcentral.com)
  • This allowed us to distinguish between pathways whose dysregulation is probably necessary throughout tumorigenesis and those whose involvement specifically drives progression from one stage to the next. (biomedcentral.com)
  • He has discovered some key factors in the regulation of the cell cycle and of mechanisms linked to the onset of tumors. (wikipedia.org)
  • In particular, he distinguished himself for having isolated the tumor suppressor gene, the RB2/p130, subsequently demonstrating how the same gene, introduced through a retrovirus in some animal models, is able to reduce the growth of tumors. (wikipedia.org)
  • One protein in particular (Isoform NSP5a3a) is highly expressed in the cell lines of some tumors and could be a very useful tumor marker. (wikipedia.org)
  • The absolute novelty consists in the first example of setting up a gene therapy model that is tested in vivo on the guinea pig animal (mouse) in which a lung tumor was induced. (wikipedia.org)
  • How Reliable Are Gene Expression-Based and Immunohistochemical Biomarkers Assessed on a Core-Needle Biopsy? (lu.se)
  • The expression of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors was profoundly affected with early activation and then repression of p21 cip1/waf1 and persistent activation of both p27 kip1 and p57 kip2 , whereas genes involved in cell survival and proliferation were suppressed. (aacrjournals.org)
  • In 1993, Antonio Giordano identified and cloned a new tumor suppressor gene, RB2 / p130, which has a primary function in the cell cycle by controlling correct DNA replication and essentially preventing the onset of cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2004 Giordano discovered NSPs (Novel Structure Proteins), a new protein structure with a potential role in the dynamics of the nucleus during cell division. (wikipedia.org)
  • The other project involves the study of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the human p53 gene that results in either arginine (R) or proline (P) at position 72 of the p53 protein. (mdanderson.org)
  • 3. Retinoblastoma/p107/p130 pocket proteins: protein dynamics and interactions with target gene promoters. (nih.gov)
  • 9. A B-myb promoter corepressor site facilitates in vivo occupation of the adjacent E2F site by p107 x E2F and p130 x E2F complexes. (nih.gov)
  • 14. Human cytomegalovirus-encoded viral cyclin-dependent kinase (v-CDK) UL97 phosphorylates and inactivates the retinoblastoma protein-related p107 and p130 proteins. (nih.gov)
  • 19. Distinct mechanisms control the accumulation of the Rb-related p107 and p130 proteins during cell growth. (nih.gov)
  • In particular, he distinguished himself for having isolated the tumor suppressor gene, the RB2/p130, subsequently demonstrating how the same gene, introduced through a retrovirus in some animal models, is able to reduce the growth of tumors. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1993, Antonio Giordano identified and cloned a new tumor suppressor gene, RB2 / p130, which has a primary function in the cell cycle by controlling correct DNA replication and essentially preventing the onset of cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using the functionally active RB2 / p130 gene, as a vector, a retrovirus, and tumor growth has been shown to be drastically reduced after a single injection of RB2 / p130. (wikipedia.org)
  • A method of detecting carcinoma, particularly breast carcinoma, in a test sample of tissue, comprising assessing the expression cyclin E, or the amplification of cyclin genes, particularly the cyclin E gene, is disclosed. (everypatent.com)
  • Altered expression of cyclins, such as overproduction of cyclins, particularly cyclin E, or production of alternative cyclin E proteins, as well as deranged appearance of mitotic cyclins during the cell cycle, are indicative of the presence of carcinoma. (everypatent.com)
  • Amplification of cyclin genes, particularly the cyclin E gene, is also indicative of the presence of carcinoma. (everypatent.com)
  • Cyclin: A Nuclear Protein Whose Level Correlates Directly with the Proliferative State of Normal As Well as Transformed Cells", Leukemia Res. (everypatent.com)
  • Gene Expression of PCNA/Cyclin in Adult Tissues and the R3230AC Mammary Tumor of Rat", Biochem. (everypatent.com)
  • Cyclin E/cdk2 and cyclin A/cdk2 kinases associate with p107 and E2F in a temporally distinct manner", Genes & Develop. (everypatent.com)
  • Human Cyclin E, a New Cyclin That Interacts with Two Members of teh CDC2 Gene Family", Cell, 66:1217-1228, (1991). (everypatent.com)
  • Association of Human Cyclin E with a Periodic G.sub.1 -S Phase Protein Kinase", Science 257:1958-1961 (1992). (everypatent.com)
  • Cyclin-Dependent Regulation of G.sub.1 in Mammalian Fibroblasts", Science, 259:1908-1912 (1993). (everypatent.com)
  • Redundant cyclin overexpression and gene amplification in breast cancer cells", Proc. (everypatent.com)
  • Expression and amplification of cyclin genes in human breast cancer", Oncogene, 8(8):2127-2133 (1993). (everypatent.com)
  • 4. The p107 tumor suppressor induces stable E2F DNA binding to repress target promoters. (nih.gov)
  • expression of these proteins is maintained in carcinoma cells lines [6], and expression of these two proteins induces immortalization and transformation in a variety of rodent and human cell types [54]. (nih.gov)
  • 15. E2F-4, a new member of the E2F transcription factor family, interacts with p107. (nih.gov)
  • HN - 2006(1998) MH - Activating Transcription Factor 1 UI - D051697 MN - D12.776.260.108.61.500 MN - D12.776.930.127.61.500 MS - An activating transcription factor that regulates expression of a variety of genes including C-JUN GENES and TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR BETA2. (nih.gov)
  • 7. The p107/E2F pathway regulates fibroblast growth factor 2 responsiveness in neural precursor cells. (nih.gov)
  • 10. The human cytomegalovirus IE1-72 protein interacts with the cellular p107 protein and relieves p107-mediated transcriptional repression of an E2F-responsive promoter. (nih.gov)
  • 12. The role of the retinoblastoma/E2F1 tumor suppressor pathway in the lesion recognition step of nucleotide excision repair. (nih.gov)
  • The alterations, at the level of these tumor suppressor genes, that is their non-expression or a malfunction, allow the neoplastic cells to multiply in an uncontrolled way. (wikipedia.org)
  • The absolute novelty consists in the first example of setting up a gene therapy model that is tested in vivo on the guinea pig animal (mouse) in which a lung tumor was induced. (wikipedia.org)
  • One protein in particular (Isoform NSP5a3a) is highly expressed in the cell lines of some tumors and could be a very useful tumor marker. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2004 Giordano discovered NSPs (Novel Structure Proteins), a new protein structure with a potential role in the dynamics of the nucleus during cell division. (wikipedia.org)
  • Here we establish that E2F4 associates with two distinct components of the centriole replication machinery, Deup1 and SAS6, targeting nonhomologous domains in these proteins. (molbiolcell.org)
  • We observe that BPDCN skin tumours first develop at sun-exposed anatomical sites and are distinguished by clonally expanded mutations induced by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Here, anonymized leftovers of fresh cervical epithelium scrapings from twice (LSIL/ASCUS and HR-HPV DNA)-positive and twice (Pap smear- and HR-HPV DNA)-negative (control) patients in a proteome-preserving solution served to assess the biomarker worth of three cervical carcinoma-related proteins, i.e. (frontiersin.org)
  • Logistic Regression coupled with Likelihood-Ratio Tests confirmed that a highly significant relation links increasing TKTL1/CIP-2a/B-MYB protein levels in twice-positive cervical scrapings to the risk of HR-HPV-driven oncoprogression. (frontiersin.org)
  • HPV-16 in particular is found in roughly half of cervical cancers [10], and HPV-16 proteins have been extensively studied. (nih.gov)
  • During his years there, he discovered the direct link between cell cycle regulation and the development of cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • He has discovered some key factors in the regulation of the cell cycle and of mechanisms linked to the onset of tumors. (wikipedia.org)
  • HN - 2006(1998) MH - Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex UI - D051376 MN - D5.750.78.730.246 MN - D12.776.220.525.246 MS - A complex of seven proteins including ARP2 PROTEIN and ARP3 PROTEIN that plays an essential role in maintenance and assembly of the CYTOSKELETON. (nih.gov)
  • HN - 2006 BX - Arp2-3 Complex MH - Actin-Related Protein 3 UI - D051378 MN - D5.750.78.730.246.750 MN - D12.776.220.525.246.750 MS - A component of the Arp2-3 complex that is related in sequence and structure to ACTIN and that binds ATP. (nih.gov)
  • 16. Autorepression of c-myc requires both initiator and E2F-binding site elements and cooperation with the p107 gene product. (nih.gov)
  • Point mutations and deletions have been used to map the contribution of particular elements of the protein sequence to a given function. (nih.gov)
  • HN - 2006(1981) BX - Cofilins MH - Actin-Related Protein 2 UI - D051377 MN - D5.750.78.730.246.500 MN - D12.776.220.525.246.500 MS - A PROFILIN binding domain protein that is part of the Arp2-3 complex. (nih.gov)
  • It is expressed at higher levels than ARP2 PROTEIN and does not contain a PROFILIN binding domain. (nih.gov)
  • Descriptive statistics showed that the three proteins levels significantly increased in the twice-positive vs. twice-negative scrapings. (frontiersin.org)
  • Therefore, TKTL1/CIP-2a/B-MYB protein levels could objectively predict oncoprogression risk in twice (HR-HPV- and Pap smear)-positive women. (frontiersin.org)
  • Arp2-3 complex binds WASP PROTEIN and existing ACTIN FILAMENTS, and it nucleates the formation of new branch point filaments. (nih.gov)