Review
The role of T-box 2 in tumor biology and translational research
Fangyuan Chang, Xiaoling Du, Feng Li, Ting Li, Jilong Yang
Published 2018-02-08
Cite as Chin J Exp Surg, 2018, 35(2): 370-374. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-9030.2018.02.056
Abstract
The T-box 2 (TBX2) protein encoded by TBX2 gene is an important transcription factor, which guides the axial development of the embryo, the tissues and organs. Recent studies have made breakthrough on the roles of TBX2 in tumor translational research. The abnormal expression of TBX2 can promote malignant transformation of cells, anti-senescence and promote proliferation of tumor cells. TBX2 also involves in various signaling pathways and influences proliferation or apoptosis of tumor cells, which plays crucial roles in tumorigenesis and progression of varied tumors. Thus, a comprehensive overview of the roles of TBX2 in tumor biology and translational medicine would be helpful to investigate the mechanism and application prospect of anti-tumor therapy.
Key words:
T-box 2; Signal transduction; Molecular targeted therapy
Contributor Information
Fangyuan Chang
Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, China
Xiaoling Du
Departments of Diagnostics, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300061, China
Feng Li
Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, China
Ting Li
Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, China
Jilong Yang
Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, China