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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 10, 2015; 6(5): 92-95
Published online Oct 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i5.92
Published online Oct 10, 2015. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v6.i5.92
Modulators of alternative splicing as novel therapeutics in cancer
Sebastian Oltean, School of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Bristol, Bristol BS1 3NY, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Oltean S solely contributed to this work.
Supported by BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) United Kingdom and Richard Bright VEGF Research Trust.
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Correspondence to: Sebastian Oltean, MD, PhD, School of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Bristol, Dorothy Hodgkin Building, Whitson Street, Bristol BS1 3NY, United Kingdom. sebastian.oltean@bristol.ac.uk
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Received: May 26, 2015
Peer-review started: May 29, 2015
First decision: June 18, 2015
Revised: July 8, 2015
Accepted: July 29, 2015
Article in press: August 3, 2015
Published online: October 10, 2015
Peer-review started: May 29, 2015
First decision: June 18, 2015
Revised: July 8, 2015
Accepted: July 29, 2015
Article in press: August 3, 2015
Published online: October 10, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Genome-wide studies have recently shown that more than 90% of genes are alternatively spliced in humans. This makes alternative splicing (AS) one of the main drivers of proteomic diversity. Numerous splice isoforms have been described to be associated with cancer. Additionally several splice factors have been shown to have oncogene or tumour suppressors activities. Beside the implications for cancer pathogenesis, de-regulated AS is recognized as one of the novel areas of cell biology where therapeutic manipulations may be designed. This editorial discusses the possibilities of manipulation of AS for therapeutic benefit in cancer.