Protein Kinase CK2, a Potential Therapeutic Target in Carcinoma Management

Document Type : Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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1 Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R, China.

2 Department of Gynaecology, Renmin Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China.

3 Shenzhen Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen, China.

Abstract

The Protein kinase CK2 (formerly known as casein kinase 2) is a highly conserved serine/ threonine kinase
overexpressed in various human carcinomas and its high expression often correlates with poor prognosis. CK2 protein
is localized in the nucleus of many tumor cells and correlates with clinical features in many cases. Increased expression
of CK2 in mice results in the development of various types of carcinomas (both solids and blood related tumors, such
as (breast carcinoma, lymphoma, etc), which reveals its carcinogenic properties. CK2 plays essential roles in many key
biological processes related to carcinoma, including cell apoptosis, DNA damage responses and cell cycle regulation.
CK2 has become a potential anti-carcinoma target. Various CK2 inhibitors have been developed with anti-neoplastic
properties against a variety of carcinomas. Some CK2 inhibitors have showed good results in in vitro and pre-clinical
models, and have even entered in clinical trials. This article will review effects of CK2 and its inhibitors on common
carcinomas in in vitro and pre-clinical studies.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
Volume 20, Issue 1
January 2019
Pages 23-32

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History

  • Receive Date: 23 May 2018
  • Revise Date: 22 August 2018
  • Accept Date: 06 December 2018

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