Abstract |
Increased cap-dependent mRNA translation rates are frequently observed in human cancers. Mechanistically, many human tumors often overexpress the cap binding protein eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E ( eIF4E), leading to enhanced translation of numerous tumor-promoting genes. In this issue of the JCI, Graff and colleagues describe potent antitumor effects using second-generation antisense oligonucleotides for eIF4E (see the related article beginning on page 2638). If their results are recapitulated in a clinical setting, this strategy will provide a promising antitumor therapy with broad-reaching applications.
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Authors | Bryan C Barnhart, M Celeste Simon |
Journal | The Journal of clinical investigation
(J Clin Invest)
Vol. 117
Issue 9
Pg. 2385-8
(Sep 2007)
ISSN: 0021-9738 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17786234
(Publication Type: Comment, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4E
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Topics |
- Animals
- Down-Regulation
- Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4E
(genetics, metabolism)
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Humans
- Neoplasms
(genetics, metabolism, pathology, therapy)
- Protein Biosynthesis
(genetics)
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