The function of LINE-1-encoded reverse transcriptase in tumorigenesis.
Yi Chuan
; 39(5): 368-376, 2017 05 20.
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ABSTRACT
The retrotransposon LINE-1 is the largest transposon family of humans with an estimated 500 000 copies representing 17% of the human genome. Meanwhile, it is also the sole autonomous transposon in humans. The reverse transcriptase encoded by LINE-1 is the key component required for its transposition process. Recent evidence suggests that the LINE-1-encoded reverse transcriptase is involved in many important physiological and pathological processes including tumorigenesis. The inhibition of LINE-1-encoded reverse transcriptase inhibits tumor progression, restores cancer cell differentiation and reprograms global transcription profiles. In this review, we summarize newly emerged evidence, and conclude that the LINE-1-encoded reverse transcriptase influences tumorigenesis by shaping the non-coding RNA transcriptomic profile. We hope that this review may shed light on clinical diagnosis and drug development against cancer.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
ADN Polimerasa Dirigida por ARN
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Elementos de Nucleótido Esparcido Largo
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Carcinogénesis
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Yi Chuan
Asunto de la revista:
GENETICA
Año:
2017
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Article
País de afiliación:
China