Enzyme Research

New data from Albany Medical College, Medical College illuminate research in enzyme research

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, January 29th, 2009

"The WW domain containing E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (WWP1) is a homologous to the E6-associated protein C terminus-type E3 ligase frequently overexpressed in human prostate and breast cancers due to gene amplification. Previous studies suggest that WWP1 promotes cell proliferation and survival; however, the mechanism of WWP1 action is still poorly understood," scientists writing in the journal Oncogene report.

"Here, we showed that WWP1 upregulates and maintains erythroblastic leukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 (ErbB2) and epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) in multiple cell lines. WWP1 depletion dramatically attenuates the EGF-induced ERK...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2009-01-29)

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