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Open Access
01-12-2020 | Review
RNA-binding proteins in tumor progression
Authors:
Hai Qin, Haiwei Ni, Yichen Liu, Yaqin Yuan, Tao Xi, Xiaoman Li, Lufeng Zheng
Published in:
Journal of Hematology & Oncology
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Issue 1/2020
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Abstract
RNA-binding protein (RBP) has a highly dynamic spatiotemporal regulation process and important biological functions. They are critical to maintain the transcriptome through post-transcriptionally controlling the processing and transportation of RNA, including regulating RNA splicing, polyadenylation, mRNA stability, mRNA localization, and translation. Alteration of each process will affect the RNA life cycle, produce abnormal protein phenotypes, and thus lead to the occurrence and development of tumors. Here, we summarize RBPs involved in tumor progression and the underlying molecular mechanisms whereby they are regulated and exert their effects. This analysis is an important step towards the comprehensive characterization of post-transcriptional gene regulation involved in tumor progression.