Advances on the role of the deleted in breast cancer (DBC1) in cancer and autoimmune diseases

J Leukoc Biol. 2021 Feb;109(2):449-454. doi: 10.1002/JLB.6MR0320-086R. Epub 2020 Apr 26.

Abstract

DBC1 (deleted in breast cancer 1) is a human nuclear protein that modulates the activities of various proteins. Most of the research on DBC1 has focused on metabolism and epigenetics because it is a crucial endogenic inhibitor of deacetylase Sirtuin1 (SIRT1). In this review, we have discussed and summarized the new advances in DBC1 research, mostly focusing on its structure, regulatory function, and significance in cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Keywords: DBC1; SIRT1; autoimmune diseases; cancer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing / chemistry
  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Apoptosis
  • Autoimmune Diseases / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Lymphocytes / metabolism
  • Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Protein Binding

Substances

  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing