Gamma secretase inhibitors of Notch signaling Journal Article

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Authors: Olsauskas-Kuprys, R.; Zlobin, A; Osipo, C
Article Title: Gamma secretase inhibitors of Notch signaling
Abstract: The numerous processes involved in the etiology of breast cancer such as cell survival, metabolism, proliferation, differentiation, and angiogenesis are currently being elucidated. However, underlying mechanisms that drive breast cancer progression and drug resistance are still poorly understood. As we discuss here in detail, the Notch signaling pathway is an important regulatory component of normal breast development, cell fate of normal breast stem cells, and proliferation and survival of breast cancer initiating cells. Notch exerts a wide range of critical effects through a canonical pathway where it is expressed as a type I membrane precursor heterodimer followed by at least two subsequent cleavages induced by ligand engagement to ultimately release an intracellular form to function as a transcriptional activator. Notch and its ligands are overexpressed in breast cancer, and one method of effectively blocking Notch activity is preventing its cleavage at the cell surface with gamma-secretase inhibitors. In the context of Notch signaling, the application of clinically relevant anti-Notch drugs in treatment regimens may contribute to novel therapeutic interventions and promote more effective clinical response in women with breast cancer.
Journal Title: OncoTargets and therapy
Volume: 6
ISSN: 1178-6930; 1178-6930
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: New Zealand
Date Published: 2013
Start Page: 943
End Page: 955
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.2147/OTT.S33766
Notes: LR: 20130802; JID: 101514322; OID: NLM: PMC3726525; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013 [ppublish]; 2013/07/23 [epublish]; epublish