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Historical retrospective of the SRC oncogene and new perspectives (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Aristofania Simatou
    • George Simatos
    • Maria Goulielmaki
    • Demetrios   A. Spandidos
    • Stella Baliou
    • Vassilios Zoumpourlis
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  • Published online on: July 14, 2020     https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2020.2091
  • Article Number: 21
  • Copyright: © Simatou et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Since its first discovery as part of the Rous sarcoma virus (RSV) genome, the c‑SRC (SRC) proto‑oncogene has been proved a key regulator of cancer development and progression, and thus it has been highlighted as an attractive target for anti‑cancer therapeutic strategies. Though the exact mechanisms of its action are still not fully understood, SRC protein mediates crucial normal cell functions, such as cell development, proliferation and survival, and its dysregulation is considered as an oncogenic signature and a driving force for cancer initiation. In the present review, we present a flashback to the history of the Src research, while focusing on the most important milestones in the field. Moreover, we investigate the proposed regulatory mechanisms and molecules that mediate its action in order to designate putative therapeutic targets and useful prognostic and/or diagnostic tools. Furthermore, we present and discuss existing therapeutic approaches that are explored in clinical settings.
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Simatou A, Simatos G, Goulielmaki M, Spandidos DA, Baliou S and Zoumpourlis V: Historical retrospective of the SRC oncogene and new perspectives (Review). Mol Clin Oncol 13: 21, 2020
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Simatou, A., Simatos, G., Goulielmaki, M., Spandidos, D.A., Baliou, S., & Zoumpourlis, V. (2020). Historical retrospective of the SRC oncogene and new perspectives (Review). Molecular and Clinical Oncology, 13, 21. https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2020.2091
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Simatou, A., Simatos, G., Goulielmaki, M., Spandidos, D. A., Baliou, S., Zoumpourlis, V."Historical retrospective of the SRC oncogene and new perspectives (Review)". Molecular and Clinical Oncology 13.4 (2020): 21.
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Simatou, A., Simatos, G., Goulielmaki, M., Spandidos, D. A., Baliou, S., Zoumpourlis, V."Historical retrospective of the SRC oncogene and new perspectives (Review)". Molecular and Clinical Oncology 13, no. 4 (2020): 21. https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2020.2091