The p53-Mdm2 module and the ubiquitin system - PubMed (original) (raw)
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The p53-Mdm2 module and the ubiquitin system
Dan Michael et al. Semin Cancer Biol. 2003 Feb.
Abstract
The p53 tumor suppressor protein is a short-lived protein, which is stabilized in response to cellular stress. The ubiquitination and degradation of p53 are largely controlled by Mdm2, an oncogenic E3 ligase. Stress signals lead to p53 stabilization either by induction of covalent modifications in Mdm2 and p53, or through altered protein-protein interactions. Mdm2 also harbors a post-ubiquitination function, probably enabling efficient targeting of ubiquitinated p53 to the proteasome. p53 ubiquitination is associated with its export from the nucleus into the cytoplasm. However, the exact site of degradation of p53 is presently under debate. p53 may be targeted by other E3 ligases besides Mdm2, as well as by non-proteasomal mechanisms. Despite extensive information about p53 degradation, many important aspects remain unresolved.
Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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