Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor development

Abstract SATB2 is an AT-rich DNA-binding protein with a highly restricted expression pattern, primarily found in the brain, digestive tract, bone, and immune system, making it a promising target for medical research and clinical applications. Dysregulation or mutations in SATB2 have been implicated...

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Main Authors: Ge Cheng, Chi Tian, Waner Wang, Yangyang Zhou, Xiaoqing Wang, Lei Zhang
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Published: BMC 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-025-01439-1
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Chi Tian
Waner Wang
Yangyang Zhou
Xiaoqing Wang
Lei Zhang
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Lei Zhang
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description Abstract SATB2 is an AT-rich DNA-binding protein with a highly restricted expression pattern, primarily found in the brain, digestive tract, bone, and immune system, making it a promising target for medical research and clinical applications. Dysregulation or mutations in SATB2 have been implicated in various conditions, including cancers, isolated cleft palate, and SATB2-associated syndrome (SAS). This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the structure, biological functions, and potential role of SATB2 in tumor development. SATB2 influences gene regulation through epigenetic modulation, impacting various biological activities, including cell differentiation and immune responses. Recent studies have increasingly recognized its roles in tumorigenesis, including its contributions to cancer progression and metastasis. Moreover, SATB2 shows promise as a diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in oncology and bone-related disorders. Understanding its precise mechanisms in these contexts can pave the way for future advancements in therapeutic strategies. This review highlights the current state of knowledge on the roles of SATB2 and discusses its structural characteristics, biological functions, and potential implications in tumor development.
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spelling doaj-art-f321a44142ec49efb3d95d8d7f9c2f862025-08-20T04:02:50ZengBMCCell & Bioscience2045-37012025-07-0115111210.1186/s13578-025-01439-1Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor developmentGe Cheng0Chi Tian1Waner Wang2Yangyang Zhou3Xiaoqing Wang4Lei Zhang5Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan UniversityDepartment of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan UniversityDepartment of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan UniversityDepartment of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan UniversityDepartment of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan UniversityShanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), Tongji University School of MedicineAbstract SATB2 is an AT-rich DNA-binding protein with a highly restricted expression pattern, primarily found in the brain, digestive tract, bone, and immune system, making it a promising target for medical research and clinical applications. Dysregulation or mutations in SATB2 have been implicated in various conditions, including cancers, isolated cleft palate, and SATB2-associated syndrome (SAS). This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the structure, biological functions, and potential role of SATB2 in tumor development. SATB2 influences gene regulation through epigenetic modulation, impacting various biological activities, including cell differentiation and immune responses. Recent studies have increasingly recognized its roles in tumorigenesis, including its contributions to cancer progression and metastasis. Moreover, SATB2 shows promise as a diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in oncology and bone-related disorders. Understanding its precise mechanisms in these contexts can pave the way for future advancements in therapeutic strategies. This review highlights the current state of knowledge on the roles of SATB2 and discusses its structural characteristics, biological functions, and potential implications in tumor development.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-025-01439-1SATB2Tumor developmentGene regulationEpigenetic modulation
spellingShingle Ge Cheng
Chi Tian
Waner Wang
Yangyang Zhou
Xiaoqing Wang
Lei Zhang
Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor development
Cell & Bioscience
SATB2
Tumor development
Gene regulation
Epigenetic modulation
title Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor development
title_full Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor development
title_fullStr Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor development
title_full_unstemmed Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor development
title_short Advances in research on SATB2 and its role in tumor development
title_sort advances in research on satb2 and its role in tumor development
topic SATB2
Tumor development
Gene regulation
Epigenetic modulation
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-025-01439-1
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