Protein phase separation: a new phase in cell biology
Cellular compartments and organelles organize biological matter. Most well-known
organelles are separated by a membrane boundary from their surrounding milieu. There are …
organelles are separated by a membrane boundary from their surrounding milieu. There are …
[HTML][HTML] Transcription factors activate genes through the phase-separation capacity of their activation domains
Gene expression is controlled by transcription factors (TFs) that consist of DNA-binding
domains (DBDs) and activation domains (ADs). The DBDs have been well characterized …
domains (DBDs) and activation domains (ADs). The DBDs have been well characterized …
Degrons in cancer
Degrons are the elements that are used by E3 ubiquitin ligases to target proteins for
degradation. Most degrons are short linear motifs embedded within the sequences of …
degradation. Most degrons are short linear motifs embedded within the sequences of …
Defining the condensate landscape of fusion oncoproteins
Fusion oncoproteins (FOs) arise from chromosomal translocations in~ 17% of cancers and
are often oncogenic drivers. Although some FOs can promote oncogenesis by undergoing …
are often oncogenic drivers. Although some FOs can promote oncogenesis by undergoing …
Phase separation mediates NUP98 fusion oncoprotein leukemic transformation
NUP98 fusion oncoproteins (FO) are drivers in pediatric leukemias and many transform
hematopoietic cells. Most NUP98 FOs harbor an intrinsically disordered region from NUP98 …
hematopoietic cells. Most NUP98 FOs harbor an intrinsically disordered region from NUP98 …
Controllable star cationic poly (disulfide) s achieve genetically cascade catalytic therapy by delivering bifunctional fusion plasmids
D Yu, Y Wang, S Qu, N Zhang, K Nie… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The absence of effective delivery vectors and suitable multifunctional plasmids limits cancer
gene therapy development. The star cationic poly (disulfide) s with β‐cyclodextrin cores …
gene therapy development. The star cationic poly (disulfide) s with β‐cyclodextrin cores …
The role of phase-separated condensates in fusion oncoprotein–driven cancers
Fusion oncoproteins (FOs) resulting from in-frame chromosomal translocations are
associated with many aggressive cancers with poor patient outcomes. Several FOs are now …
associated with many aggressive cancers with poor patient outcomes. Several FOs are now …
Ectopic biomolecular phase transitions: fusion proteins in cancer pathologies
Biomolecular condensates are membraneless organelles (MLOs) that are enriched in
specific proteins and nucleic acids, compartmentalized to perform biochemical functions …
specific proteins and nucleic acids, compartmentalized to perform biochemical functions …
Gain-of-function mutations: an emerging advantage for cancer biology
Advances in next-generation sequencing have identified thousands of genomic variants that
perturb the normal functions of proteins, further contributing to diverse phenotypic …
perturb the normal functions of proteins, further contributing to diverse phenotypic …
Chromosomal translocation-derived aberrant Rab22a drives metastasis of osteosarcoma
D Liao, L Zhong, J Yin, C Zeng, X Wang, X Huang… - Nature Cell …, 2020 - nature.com
Osteosarcoma is a type of aggressive malignant bone tumour that frequently metastasizes to
lungs, resulting in poor prognosis. However, the molecular mechanisms of lung metastasis …
lungs, resulting in poor prognosis. However, the molecular mechanisms of lung metastasis …