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World J Biol Chem. May 26, 2014; 5(2): 231-239
Published online May 26, 2014. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i2.231
Published online May 26, 2014. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i2.231
Regulation and function of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3
Qian-Rong Qi, Zeng-Ming Yang, Department of Biology, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, Guangdong Province, China
Zeng-Ming Yang, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Qi QR and Yang ZM conceived and wrote this paper.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30930013
Correspondence to: Zeng-Ming Yang, PhD, Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, No. 483 Five Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong Province, China. zmyang@scau.edu.cn
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Received: November 10, 2013
Revised: January 7, 2014
Accepted: January 17, 2014
Published online: May 26, 2014
Revised: January 7, 2014
Accepted: January 17, 2014
Published online: May 26, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: The differential subcellular localization of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 makes it play distinct functions in transcriptional regulation, cell proliferation and cellular respiration, thus contributing to development, reproduction and tumorigenesis in physiological and pathological conditions.