AEG-1/MTDH/LYRIC: A Promiscuous Protein Partner Critical in Cancer, Obesity, and CNS Diseases

L. Emdad, S. K. Das, B. Hu, T. Kegelman, D. C. Kang, S. G. Lee, D. Sarkar, P. B. Fisher

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Abstract

Since its original discovery in 2002, AEG-1/MTDH/LYRIC has emerged as a primary regulator of several diseases including cancer, inflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. AEG-1/MTDH/LYRIC has emerged as a key contributory molecule in almost every aspect of cancer progression, including uncontrolled cell growth, evasion of apoptosis, increased cell migration and invasion, angiogenesis, chemoresistance, and metastasis. Additionally, recent studies highlight a seminal role of AEG-1/MTDH/LYRIC in neurodegenerative diseases and obesity. By interacting with multiple protein partners, AEG-1/MTDH/LYRIC plays multifaceted roles in the pathogenesis of a wide variety of diseases. This review discusses the current state of understanding of AEG-1/MTDH/LYRIC regulation and function in cancer and other diseases with a focus on its association/interaction with several pivotal protein partners.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Cancer Research, 2016
EditorsKenneth D. Tew, Paul B. Fisher, Paul B. Fisher
PublisherAcademic Press Inc.
Pages97-132
Number of pages36
ISBN (Print)9780128047880
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Publication series

NameAdvances in Cancer Research
Volume131
ISSN (Print)0065-230X
ISSN (Electronic)2162-5557

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Inc.

Keywords

  • AEG-1/MTDH/LYRIC
  • CNS diseases
  • Cancer aggressiveness
  • Interacting proteins
  • Obesity

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