Klotho and the treatment of human malignancies
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Journal Article
Abstract
Klotho was first discovered as an anti-ageing protein linked to a number of age-related disease processes, including cardiovascular, renal, musculoskeletal, and neurodegenerative conditions. Emerging research has also demonstrated a potential therapeutic role for Klotho in cancer biology, which is perhaps unsurprising given that cancer and ageing share similar molecular hallmarks. In addition to functioning as a tumour suppressor in numerous solid tumours and haematological malignancies, Klotho represents a candidate therapeutic target for patients with these diseases, the majority of whom have limited treatment options. Here, we examine contemporary evidence evaluating the anti-neoplastic effects of Klotho and describe the modulation of downstream oncogenic signalling pathways, including Wnt/β-catenin, FGF, IGF1, PIK3K/AKT, TGFβ, and the Unfolded Protein Response. We also discuss possible approaches to developing therapeutic Klotho and consider technological advances that may facilitate the delivery of Klotho through gene therapy.
Date Issued
2020-06-23
Date Acceptance
2020-06-16
Citation
Cancers, 2020, 12 (6), pp.1-22
ISSN
2072-6694
Publisher
MDPI AG
Start Page
1
End Page
22
Journal / Book Title
Cancers
Volume
12
Issue
6
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Oncology
Klotho
cancer
colorectal cancer
DNA-DAMAGE RESPONSE
FREQUENT EPIGENETIC INACTIVATION
TUMOR-SUPPRESSOR
TGF-BETA
GENE POLYMORPHISMS
ALPHA-KLOTHO
ADENOASSOCIATED VIRUSES
ONCOGENIC MUTATIONS
METABOLIC-ACTIVITY
COLORECTAL-CANCER
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 1665
Date Publish Online
2020-06-23