Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factor

Actin-binding proteins are proteins that could bind to actin or actin fibers. As a member of actin-binding proteins, Transgelin-2 is expressed in smooth muscle cells and non-smooth muscle cells, and its gene, TAGLN2 , is differently expressed in all cells and tissues. The deregulation of Transgelin-...

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Main Authors: Ti Meng, Leichao Liu, Ruifang Hao, Siying Chen, Yalin Dong
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-06-01
Series:Tumor Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1010428317702650
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author Ti Meng
Leichao Liu
Ruifang Hao
Siying Chen
Yalin Dong
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Yalin Dong
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description Actin-binding proteins are proteins that could bind to actin or actin fibers. As a member of actin-binding proteins, Transgelin-2 is expressed in smooth muscle cells and non-smooth muscle cells, and its gene, TAGLN2 , is differently expressed in all cells and tissues. The deregulation of Transgelin-2 is considered to be correlated with progression of many kinds of diseases, especially the development of malignant tumors, such as invasion, metastasis, and resistance, yet the function and mechanism of action of Transgelin-2 remain elusive. Therefore, we reviewed the basic characteristics and function of Transgelin-2 and its biological role in various types of diseases in order to provide the theoretical basis for further research and new perspectives on cancer development.
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spelling doaj-art-61fb44c08a3f486e9dec12abf3bcf6132025-08-20T03:33:13ZengSAGE PublishingTumor Biology1423-03802017-06-013910.1177/1010428317702650Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factorTi MengLeichao LiuRuifang HaoSiying ChenYalin DongActin-binding proteins are proteins that could bind to actin or actin fibers. As a member of actin-binding proteins, Transgelin-2 is expressed in smooth muscle cells and non-smooth muscle cells, and its gene, TAGLN2 , is differently expressed in all cells and tissues. The deregulation of Transgelin-2 is considered to be correlated with progression of many kinds of diseases, especially the development of malignant tumors, such as invasion, metastasis, and resistance, yet the function and mechanism of action of Transgelin-2 remain elusive. Therefore, we reviewed the basic characteristics and function of Transgelin-2 and its biological role in various types of diseases in order to provide the theoretical basis for further research and new perspectives on cancer development.https://doi.org/10.1177/1010428317702650
spellingShingle Ti Meng
Leichao Liu
Ruifang Hao
Siying Chen
Yalin Dong
Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factor
Tumor Biology
title Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factor
title_full Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factor
title_fullStr Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factor
title_full_unstemmed Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factor
title_short Transgelin-2: A potential oncogenic factor
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url https://doi.org/10.1177/1010428317702650
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