Functions and mechanisms of non-histone post-translational modifications in cancer progression

Abstract Protein post-translational modifications (PTMs) refer to covalent and enzymatic alterations to folded or nascent proteins during or after protein biosynthesis to alter the properties and functions of proteins. PTMs are modified in a variety of types and affect almost all aspects of cell bio...

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Main Authors: Zongyang Li, Tao Zhu, Yushu Wu, Yongbo Yu, Yunjiang Zang, Lebo Yu, Zhilei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2025-03-01
Series:Cell Death Discovery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41420-025-02410-2
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Summary:Abstract Protein post-translational modifications (PTMs) refer to covalent and enzymatic alterations to folded or nascent proteins during or after protein biosynthesis to alter the properties and functions of proteins. PTMs are modified in a variety of types and affect almost all aspects of cell biology. PTMs have been reported to be involved in cancer progression by influencing multiple signaling pathways. The mechanism of action of histone PTMs in cancer has been extensively studied. Notably, evidence is mounting that PTMs of non-histone proteins also play a vital role in cancer progression. In this review, we provide a systematic description of main non-histone PTMs associated with cancer progression, including acetylation, lactylation, methylation, ubiquitination, phosphorylation, and SUMOylation, based on recent studies.
ISSN:2058-7716