Y-Box Binding Protein 1: Unraveling the Multifaceted Role in Cancer Development and Therapeutic Potential

Ngoc Thi Minh Dinh, Tuan Minh Nguyen, Mi Kyung Park, Chang Hoon Lee

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Abstract

Y-box binding protein 1 (YBX1), a member of the Cold Shock Domain protein family, is overexpressed in various human cancers and is recognized as an oncogenic gene associated with poor prognosis. YBX1’s functional diversity arises from its capacity to interact with a broad range of DNA and RNA molecules, implicating its involvement in diverse cellular processes. Independent investigations have unveiled specific facets of YBX1’s contribution to cancer development. This comprehensive review elucidates YBX1’s multifaceted role in cancer across cancer hallmarks, both in cancer cell itself and the tumor microenvironment. Based on this, we proposed YBX1 as a potential target for cancer treatment. Notably, ongoing clinical trials addressing YBX1 as a target in breast cancer and lung cancer have showcased its promise for cancer therapy. The ramp up in in vitro research on targeting YBX1 compounds also underscores its growing appeal. Moreover, the emerging role of YBX1 as a neural input is also proposed where the high level of YBX1 was strongly associated with nerve cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. This review also summarized the up-to-date advanced research on the involvement of YBX1 in pancreatic cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Article number717
JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
Volume25
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024

Keywords

  • anticancer
  • hallmarks of cancer
  • neural input
  • tumor microenvironment
  • Y-box binding protein 1
  • YBX1

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