The dominant role of forkhead box proteins in cancer

Duc Hiep Bach*, Nguyen Phuoc Long, Thi Thu Trang Luu, Nguyen Hoang Anh, Sung Won Kwon, Sang Kook Lee

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Abstract

Forkhead box (FOX) proteins are multifaceted transcription factors that are significantly implicated in cancer, with various critical roles in biological processes. Herein, we provide an overview of several key members of the FOXA, FOXC, FOXM1, FOXO and FOXP subfamilies. Important pathophysiological processes of FOX transcription factors at multiple levels in a context-dependent manner are discussed. We also specifically summarize some major aspects of FOX transcription factors in association with cancer research such as drug resistance, tumor growth, genomic alterations or drivers of initiation. Finally, we suggest that targeting FOX proteins may be a potential therapeutic strategy to combat cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3279
JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
Volume19
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 10 2018
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Drug resistance
  • FOX proteins
  • FOXA
  • FOXC
  • FOXO-FOXM1
  • FOXP
  • Genomic alterations
  • Hallmarks of cancer
  • MiRNAs

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