Article ; Online: Twist1 as a target for prevention of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
2022 Volume 62, Issue 1, Page(s) 62–76
Abstract: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) represents an important clinical problem requiring novel approaches for both prevention and treatment. The transcription factor, Twist-related protein 1 (Twist1), has been identified as having a key mechanistic ... ...
Abstract | Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) represents an important clinical problem requiring novel approaches for both prevention and treatment. The transcription factor, Twist-related protein 1 (Twist1), has been identified as having a key mechanistic role in the development and progression of cSCC. Studies in relevant mouse models of cSCC have shown that Twist1 regulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness driving progression and metastasis of cSCC. In addition, further research has shown that Twist1 regulates the balance between keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and therefore impacts earlier stages of cSCC development. Through use of keratinocyte specific Twist1 knockout models, a role for this gene in keratinocyte stem cell homeostasis has been revealed. As a transcription factor, Twist1 regulates a large number of genes both in a positive, as well as a negative manner across several interdependent pathways. Studies in keratinocyte specific knockout models have shown that Twist1 upregulates the expression of genes involved in proliferation, stemness, and EMT while downregulating the expression of genes associated with differentiation. Furthermore, a number of compounds, including naturally occurring compounds, have been identified that target Twist1 and can block its effects in cancer cells and in keratinocytes in vivo. Collectively, the current understanding of Twist1 function in cSCC development and progression suggests that it represents a potential target for prevention and treatment of cSCC. |
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MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Mice ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/genetics ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/prevention & control ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/metabolism ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation/genetics ; Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition/genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Skin Neoplasms/genetics ; Skin Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Skin Neoplasms/pathology ; Twist-Related Protein 1/genetics ; Twist-Related Protein 1/metabolism |
Chemical Substances | Twist-Related Protein 1 ; Twist1 protein, mouse (136253-27-5) |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-11-13 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
ZDB-ID | 1004029-8 |
ISSN | 1098-2744 ; 0899-1987 |
ISSN (online) | 1098-2744 |
ISSN | 0899-1987 |
DOI | 10.1002/mc.23482 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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