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Novel insights into the impact of the SUMOylation pathway in hematological malignancies (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Ling Wang
    • Jinjun Qian
    • Ye Yang
    • Chunyan Gu
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  • Published online on: August 6, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2021.5253
  • Article Number: 73
  • Copyright: © Wang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The small ubiquitin‑like modifier (SUMO) system serves an important role in the regulation of protein stability and function. SUMOylation sustains the homeostatic equilibrium of protein function in normal tissues and numerous types of tumor. Accumulating evidence has revealed that SUMO enzymes participate in carcinogenesis via a series of complex cellular or extracellular processes. The present review outlines the physiological characteristics of the SUMOylation pathway and provides examples of SUMOylation participation in different cancer types, including in hematological malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma). It has been indicated that the SUMO pathway may influence chromosomal instability, cell cycle progression, apoptosis and chemical drug resistance. The present review also discussed the possible relationship between SUMOylation and carcinogenic mechanisms, and evaluated their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in the diagnosis and treatment of hematological malignancies. Developing and investigating inhibitors of SUMO conjugation in the future may offer promising potential as novel therapeutic strategies.
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Wang L, Qian J, Yang Y and Gu C: Novel insights into the impact of the SUMOylation pathway in hematological malignancies (Review). Int J Oncol 59: 73, 2021
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Wang, L., Qian, J., Yang, Y., & Gu, C. (2021). Novel insights into the impact of the SUMOylation pathway in hematological malignancies (Review). International Journal of Oncology, 59, 73. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2021.5253
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Wang, L., Qian, J., Yang, Y., Gu, C."Novel insights into the impact of the SUMOylation pathway in hematological malignancies (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 59.3 (2021): 73.
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Wang, L., Qian, J., Yang, Y., Gu, C."Novel insights into the impact of the SUMOylation pathway in hematological malignancies (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 59, no. 3 (2021): 73. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2021.5253