Mutant p53 exerts oncogenic functions by modulating cancer cell metabolism

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Abstract

The metabolic function of p53 is important for its oncosuppressive function. Mutant p53 (mutp53) with gain of oncogenic function can regulate cell metabolism. Our recent study revealed a novel transcription-independent mechanism for a gain-of-function mutp53 that directly inhibits activation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) to promote cancer cell metabolism.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere963441
JournalMolecular and Cellular Oncology
Volume1
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 15 2014

Keywords

  • AMPK
  • gain of function
  • metabolism
  • mutant p53
  • p53
  • p53 mutation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Cancer Research

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