The ubiquitin–proteasome system in breast cancer

D Han, L Wang, S Jiang, Q Yang - Trends in molecular medicine, 2023 - cell.com
Ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) is a selective proteolytic system that is associated with
the expression or function of target proteins and participates in various physiological and …

The intricate interplay between HIFs, ROS, and the ubiquitin system in the tumor hypoxic microenvironment

Y Wang, X Liu, W Huang, J Liang, Y Chen - Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2022 - Elsevier
Alterations in protein ubiquitination and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) signaling both
contribute to tumorigenesis and tumor progression. Ubiquitination is a dynamic process that …

PD-1 signaling negatively regulates the common cytokine receptor γ chain via MARCH5-mediated ubiquitination and degradation to suppress anti-tumor immunity

R Liu, LW Zeng, HF Li, JG Shi, B Zhong, HB Shu, S Li - Cell Research, 2023 - nature.com
Combination therapy with PD-1 blockade and IL-2 substantially improves anti-tumor efficacy
comparing to monotherapy. The underlying mechanisms responsible for the synergistic …

USP32 deubiquitinase: cellular functions, regulatory mechanisms, and potential as a cancer therapy target

S Li, Y Song, K Wang, G Liu, X Dong, F Yang… - Cell Death …, 2023 - nature.com
An essential protein regulatory system in cells is the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. The
substrate is modified by the ubiquitin ligase system (E1-E2-E3) in this pathway, which is a …

EOAI, a ubiquitin-specific peptidase 5 inhibitor, prevents non-small cell lung cancer progression by inducing DNA damage

Y Zheng, L Wang, X Niu, Y Guo, J Zhao, L Li, J Zhao - BMC cancer, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Objective Targeting deubiquitinases (DUBs) has emerged as a promising avenue
for anticancer drug development. However, the effect and mechanism of pan-DUB inhibitor …

PFKP deubiquitination and stabilization by USP5 activate aerobic glycolysis to promote triple-negative breast cancer progression

ZM Peng, XJ Han, T Wang, JJ Li, CX Yang… - Breast Cancer …, 2024 - Springer
Background Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains the most challenging subtype of
breast cancer and lacks definite treatment targets. Aerobic glycolysis is a hallmark of …

UBE3B promotes breast cancer progression by antagonizing HIF-2α degradation

Y Wang, X Liu, M Wang, Y Wang, S Wang, L Jin, M Liu… - Oncogene, 2023 - nature.com
Mutations in E3 ubiquitin ligase UBE3B have been linked to Kaufman Oculocerebrofacial
Syndrome (KOS). Accumulating evidence indicates that UBE3B may play an important role …

VHL suppresses UBE3B-mediated breast tumor growth and metastasis

S Wang, H Li, X Liu, T Yin, T Li, M Zheng, M Liu… - Cell Death & …, 2024 - nature.com
Protein homeostasis is predominantly governed through post-translational modification
(PTM). UBE3B, identified as an oncoprotein, exhibits elevated protein levels in breast …

[HTML][HTML] USP5: Comprehensive insights into structure, function, biological and disease-related implications, and emerging therapeutic opportunities

ST Gao, X Xin, Z Wang, Y Hu, Q Feng - Molecular and Cellular Probes, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Ubiquitin specific protease 5 (USP5) is a vital deubiquitinating enzyme that
regulates various physiological functions by removing ubiquitin chains from target proteins …

Deubiquitinases as novel therapeutic targets for diseases

Y Xian, J Ye, Y Tang, N Zhang, C Peng, W Huang… - MedComm, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs) regulate substrate ubiquitination by removing ubiquitin or
cleaving within ubiquitin chains, thereby maintaining cellular homeostasis. Approximately …