期刊
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
卷 78, 期 23, 页码 7145-7160出版社
SPRINGER BASEL AG
DOI: 10.1007/s00018-021-03965-w
关键词
Staufen1; Cancer; RNA metabolism; Cell functions
资金
- Cancer Research Society
The double-stranded multifunctional RNA-binding protein Staufen was initially discovered in insects and later found in mammals with two human orthologues. STAU1, one of the human orthologues, plays a key role in RNA metabolism, cell functions, and has implications in cancer development. Studies have shown its potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The double-stranded multifunctional RNA-binding protein (dsRBP) Staufen was initially discovered in insects as a regulator of mRNA localization. Later, its mammalian orthologs have been described in different organisms, including humans. Two human orthologues of Staufen, named Staufen1 (STAU1) and Staufen2 (STAU2), share some structural and functional similarities. However, given their different spatio-temporal expression patterns, each of these orthologues plays distinct roles in cells. In the current review, we focus on the role of STAU1 in cell functions and cancer development. Since its discovery, STAU1 has mostly been studied for its involvement in various aspects of RNA metabolism. Given the pivotal role of RNA metabolism within cells, recent studies have explored the mechanistic impact of STAU1 in a wide variety of cell functions ranging from cell growth to cell death, as well as in various disease states. In particular, there has been increasing attention on the role of STAU1 in neuromuscular disorders, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Here, we provide an overview of the current knowledge on the role of STAU1 in RNA metabolism and cell functions. We also highlight the link between STAU1-mediated control of cellular functions and cancer development, progression, and treatment. Hence, our review emphasizes the potential of STAU1 as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for cancer diagnosis and treatment, respectively.
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