Large common fragile site genes and cancer

Semin Cancer Biol. 2007 Feb;17(1):31-41. doi: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2006.10.003. Epub 2006 Oct 26.

Abstract

The common fragile sites are large regions of genomic instability that are found in all individuals and are hot spots for chromosomal rearrangements and deletions. A number of the common fragile sites have been found to span genes that are encoded by very large genomic regions. Two of these genes, FHIT and WWOX, have already been demonstrated to function as tumor suppressors. In this review we will discuss the large common fragile site genes that have been identified to date, and the role that these genes appear to play both in cellular responses to stress and in the development of cancer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acid Anhydride Hydrolases / genetics
  • Chromosome Breakage
  • Chromosome Fragile Sites*
  • Chromosome Fragility
  • Genes, Neoplasm
  • Genes, Tumor Suppressor
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genome
  • Genome, Human
  • Genomic Instability
  • Humans
  • Models, Genetic
  • Neoplasm Proteins / genetics
  • Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Oxidoreductases / genetics
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins
  • WW Domain-Containing Oxidoreductase

Substances

  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins
  • fragile histidine triad protein
  • Oxidoreductases
  • WW Domain-Containing Oxidoreductase
  • WWOX protein, human
  • Acid Anhydride Hydrolases