USP7 as an emerging therapeutic target : A key regulator of protein homeostasis

Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier B.V..

Maintaining protein balance within a cell is essential for proper cellular function, and disruptions in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, which is responsible for degrading and recycling unnecessary or damaged proteins, can lead to various diseases. Deubiquitinating enzymes play a vital role in regulating protein homeostasis by removing ubiquitin chains from substrate proteins, thereby controlling important cellular processes, such as apoptosis and DNA repair. Among these enzymes, ubiquitin-specific protease 7 (USP7) is of particular interest. USP7 is a cysteine protease consisting of a TRAF region, catalytic region, and C-terminal ubiquitin-like (UBL) region, and it interacts with tumor suppressors, transcription factors, and other key proteins involved in cell cycle regulation and epigenetic control. Moreover, USP7 has been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of various diseases, including cancer, inflammation, neurodegenerative conditions, and viral infections. Overall, characterizing the functions of USP7 is crucial for understanding the pathophysiology of diverse diseases and devising innovative therapeutic strategies. This article reviews the structure and function of USP7 and its complexes, its association with diseases, and its known inhibitors and thus represents a valuable resource for advancing USP7 inhibitor development and promoting potential future treatment options for a wide range of diseases.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:263

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International journal of biological macromolecules - 263(2024), Pt 1 vom: 26. März, Seite 130309

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Guo, Ning-Jie [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Bo [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Yu [VerfasserIn]
Kang, Hui-Qin [VerfasserIn]
Nie, Hai-Qian [VerfasserIn]
Feng, Meng-Kai [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Xi-Ya [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Li-Juan [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Ning [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Hong-Min [VerfasserIn]
Zheng, Yi-Chao [VerfasserIn]
Li, Wen [VerfasserIn]
Gao, Ya [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Complex
EC 3.4.19.12
Journal Article
Protein homeostasis
Review
USP7
Ubiquitin
Ubiquitin Thiolesterase
Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 7

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Date Completed 27.03.2024

Date Revised 27.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130309

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NLM368727971