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Published in: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology 3/2024

Open Access 01-03-2024 | Colorectal Cancer | Research

The cross talk of ubiquitination and chemotherapy tolerance in colorectal cancer

Authors: Ze Rong, Kaifeng Zheng, Jun Chen, Xiaofeng Jin

Published in: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology | Issue 3/2024

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Abstract

Ubiquitination, a highly adaptable post-translational modification, plays a pivotal role in maintaining cellular protein homeostasis, encompassing cancer chemoresistance-associated proteins. Recent findings have indicated a potential correlation between perturbations in the ubiquitination process and the emergence of drug resistance in CRC cancer. Consequently, numerous studies have spurred the advancement of compounds specifically designed to target ubiquitinates, offering promising prospects for cancer therapy. In this review, we highlight the role of ubiquitination enzymes associated with chemoresistance to chemotherapy via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT), and cell cycle perturbation. In addition, we summarize the application and role of small compounds that target ubiquitination enzymes for CRC treatment, along with the significance of targeting ubiquitination enzymes as potential cancer therapies.
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Metadata
Title
The cross talk of ubiquitination and chemotherapy tolerance in colorectal cancer
Authors
Ze Rong
Kaifeng Zheng
Jun Chen
Xiaofeng Jin
Publication date
01-03-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 0171-5216
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1335
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00432-024-05659-9

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