Abstract
The Myc/Max/Mad family of transcription factors and the eukaryotic initiation factor 4F (4F) complex play fundamental roles in regulating cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and oncogenic transformation. Recent findings indicate that the role of Myc during cell growth and proliferation is linked to an increase in eIF4F activity in a feedforward relationship, providing a possible molecular mechanism of cell transformation by Myc. Developing therapeutics to inhibit eIF4F and/or Myc could be a potential treatment for a wide range of human cancers.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cell Growth Processes / physiology
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Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / metabolism*
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Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4F / antagonists & inhibitors*
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Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4F / biosynthesis
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Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4F / genetics
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Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4F / metabolism*
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Humans
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Neoplasms / metabolism*
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Neoplasms / therapy*
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc / antagonists & inhibitors*
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc / metabolism*
Substances
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Eukaryotic Initiation Factor-4F
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc