Regulation of EMT by Notch Signaling Pathway in Tumor Progression

Title:Regulation of EMT by Notch Signaling Pathway in Tumor Progression

Volume: 13 Issue: 9

Author(s): Yumei Li, Jia Ma, Xiujuan Qian, Qiong Wu, Jun Xia, Lucio Miele, Fazlul H. Sarkar and Zhiwei Wang

Affiliation:

• The Cyrus Tang Hematology Center, Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.,China

Keywords: Cancer, miRNA, natural compound, notch, oncogene, tumor suppressor gene.

Abstract: Notch signaling pathway has been reported to play critical roles in the development and progression of human cancers because Notch signaling pathway is critically involved in many cellular processes including cell proliferation, survival, apoptosis, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Emerging evidence suggests that Notch regulates EMT (Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition), leading to tumor invasion and metastasis. Thus, this mini-review is focused on discussing the novel role of Notch signaling pathway in the regulation of EMT. Moreover, we summarized that Notch signaling pathway could be down-regulated by its inhibitors or natural compounds, resulting in the reversal of EMT to MET (Mesenchymal-to-Epithelial Transition), which could be a promising strategy for achieving better treatment outcome in patients diagnosed with cancer.

Cite this article as:

Li Yumei, Ma Jia, Qian Xiujuan, Wu Qiong, Xia Jun, Miele Lucio, Sarkar H. Fazlul and Wang Zhiwei, Regulation of EMT by Notch Signaling Pathway in Tumor Progression, Current Cancer Drug Targets 2013; 13(9) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/15680096113136660101