Abstract
The phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) phosphatase dephosphorylates PIP3, the lipid product of the class I PI 3-kinases, and suppresses the growth and proliferation of many cell types. It has been heavily studied, in large part due to its status as a tumour suppressor, the loss of function of which is observed through diverse mechanisms in many tumour types. Here we present a concise review of our understanding of the PTEN protein and highlight recent advances, particularly in our understanding of its localization and regulation by ubiquitination and SUMOylation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 273-278 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biochemical Society Transactions |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 9 Feb 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2016 |
Keywords
- AKT
- Cancer
- Phosphatase
- Phosphoinositide 3-kinase
- Signal transduction
- Ubiquitin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry