Gene amplification and splice variants of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 1,alpha-hydroxylase (CYP27B1) in glioblastoma multiforme--a possible role in tumor progression?

Recent Results Cancer Res. 2003:164:151-5. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-55580-0_11.

Abstract

We report a gene amplification of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 1,alpha-hydroxylase and the appearance of various splice variants in glioblastoma multiforme. Some protein products of the widespread expressed variants may exert a biological function. The analysis of amplification and overexpression of alternative transcripts will provide new insights in the regulation of the 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 1,alpha-hydroxylase expression and may have implications for prognosis in glioblastoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 1-alpha-Hydroxylase / genetics*
  • 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 1-alpha-Hydroxylase / metabolism
  • Alternative Splicing*
  • Brain Neoplasms / enzymology
  • Brain Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Gene Amplification*
  • Glioblastoma / enzymology
  • Glioblastoma / genetics*
  • Glioblastoma / metabolism
  • Humans

Substances

  • 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 1-alpha-Hydroxylase