P53 protein and the diseases in central nervous system

P53 protein is the product of P53 gene, which is a well acknowledged tumor suppressor gene. The function of P53 and the relevant mechanisms of anti-neoplasm have raised the interest of researchers since many years ago. It is demonstrated that P53 is a basic cell cycle regulator and a strong inhibitor for versatile cancers in humans. However, most research focuses on other organs and systems instead of the central nervous system (CNS). In fact, in recent years, more and more studies have been suggesting that P53 plays a significant role in multiple CNS tumors and other diseases and disorders such as cerebral stroke and neurodegenerative diseases. In this work, we mainly reviewed the P53's relationship with CNS tumors, cerebral stroke and neurodegenerative diseases, together with the relevant mechanisms, aiming to summarize the research achievements and providing new insight to the future study on diseases in CNS.

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P53 protein, derived from the P53 gene, is a well-known tumor suppressor gene. Its function and mechanisms in anti-neoplasms have been studied for many years. While previous research has largely focused on other organs and systems, recent studies have indicated that P53 also plays a significant role in CNS tumors, cerebral stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases. This review aims to summarize the research achievements on the relationship between P53 and CNS diseases, providing new insights for future studies.