Recent advances in protein kinase CK2, a potential therapeutic target in cancer

VB Nipun, KA Amin - Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Casein kinase 2 (CK2) is a type of conserved serine/threonine protein kinase that
phosphorylates many important proteins in the eukaryotes. There are various research …

[HTML][HTML] Elevated SPINK2 gene expression is a predictor of poor prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia

C Xue, J Zhang, G Zhang, Y Xue… - Oncology …, 2019 - spandidos-publications.com
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has a high mortality rate and its clinical management
remains challenging. The aim of the present study was to identify the hub genes involved in …

FOXOs maintaining the equilibrium for better or for worse

S van Doeselaar, BMT Burgering - Current Topics in Developmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
A paradigm shift is emerging within the FOXO field and accumulating evidence indicates that
we need to reappreciate the role of FOXOs, at least in cancer development. Here, we …

Protein kinase CK2 modulation of pyruvate kinase M isoforms augments the Warburg effect in cancer cells

KM Yang, K Kim - Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Protein kinase CK2 is active in cancer cells. Previously, we reported that increased CK2
activity could induce epithelial mesenchymal transition of cancer cells. CK2 also induced …

[HTML][HTML] Anti-Growth, Anti-Angiogenic, and Pro-Apoptotic Effects by CX-4945, an Inhibitor of Casein Kinase 2, on HuCCT-1 Human Cholangiocarcinoma Cells via …

S Wang, AK Yadav, JY Han, KS Ahn… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Overexpression of casein kinase 2 (CK2) has an oncogenic and pro-survival role in many
cancers. CX-4945 (Silmitasertib) is a CK2 inhibitor with anti-cancerous and anti-angiogenic …

Simultaneous inhibition of protein kinase CK2 and dihydrofolate reductase results in synergistic effect on acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells

P Wińska, Ł Widło, K Skierka, A Krzyśko… - Anticancer …, 2019 - ar.iiarjournals.org
Background/Aim: Recently, we demonstrated the ability of inhibitors of protein kinase 2
(casein kinase II; CK2) to enhance the efficacy of 5-fluorouracil, a thymidylate synthase …

The pan-Bcl2 inhibitor AT101 activates the intrinsic apoptotic pathway and causes DNA damage in acute myeloid leukemia stem-like cells

L Zhang, Y Zhou, K Chen, P Shi, Y Li, M Deng… - Targeted Oncology, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Background Leukemia stem cells (LSCs) are considered to be the cause of
treatment failure and relapse in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Overexpression of the Bcl-2 …

Mechanisms and consequences of constitutive activation of integrin-linked kinase in acute myeloid leukemia

M Alasseiri, AU Ahmed, BRG Williams - Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Integrin-linked kinase (ILK) has emerged as a critical adaptor and mediator protein in cell
signaling pathways that is commonly deregulated in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This …

Protein kinases in hematological disorders

M Okay, IC Haznedaroglu - … Kinase-mediated Decisions Between Life and …, 2021 - Springer
Cell signaling is an important part of the complex system of molecular communication that
governs basic cellular activities and coordinates cell cycle machinery. Pathological …

Litopenaeus vannamei CK2 is involved in shrimp innate immunity by modulating hemocytes apoptosis

Q Feng, Y Huang, D Yao, C Zhu, S Li, H Ma… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Protein kinase CK2 (CK2) is a ubiquitous serine/threonine kinase with multiple
cellular functions in vertebrates including apoptosis, differentiation, proliferation, survival …