Role of MARK2 in the nervous system and cancer

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Microtubule-Affinity Regulating Kinase 2 (MARK2), a member of the serine/threonine protein kinase family, phosphorylates microtubule-associated proteins, playing a crucial role in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. This kinase regulates multiple signaling pathways, including the WNT, PI3K/AKT/mTOR (PAM), and NF-κB pathways, potentially linking it to cancer and the nervous system. As a crucial regulator of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, the loss of MARK2 inhibits the growth and metastasis of cancer cells. MARK2 is involved in the excessive phosphorylation of tau, thus influencing neurodegeneration. Therefore, MARK2 emerges as a promising drug target for the treatment of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its significance, the development of inhibitors for MARK2 remains limited. In this review, we aim to present detailed information on the structural features of MARK2 and its role in various signaling pathways associated with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, we further characterize the therapeutic potential of MARK2 in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer, and hope to facilitate basic research on MARK2 and the development of inhibitors targeting MARK2.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:31

Enthalten in:

Cancer gene therapy - 31(2024), 4 vom: 30. Apr., Seite 497-506

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lei, Yining [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Ruyi [VerfasserIn]
Cai, Fei [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

EC 2.7.1.-
EC 2.7.11.1
Journal Article
MARK2 protein, human
Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases
Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases
Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt
Review
TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases

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Date Completed 16.04.2024

Date Revised 16.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1038/s41417-024-00737-z

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367920956