Deubiquitinases and cancer: A snapshot

Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2016 Jul:103:22-6. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2016.04.018. Epub 2016 May 6.

Abstract

Ubiquitination is the vital system for controlling protein degradation and regulation of basic cellular processes. Deubiquitinases (DUBs) are emerging as an important regulator of several pathways related to cancer and other diseases. Their ability to detach ubiquitin from the target substrate and regulation of signaling makes it potential target to treat cancer and other fatal diseases. In the current review, we are trying to summarize deubiquitination, and their role in cancer and potential small molecules DUBs inhibitors which can be used as drugs for cancer treatment.

Keywords: Cancer; DUBs; DUBs inhibitors; Deubiquitinases; Deubiquitination; Ubiquitination.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Deubiquitinating Enzymes / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / enzymology*
  • Ubiquitin / metabolism
  • Ubiquitination

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Ubiquitin
  • Deubiquitinating Enzymes