Title |
A fluorescent curcumin-based Zn(II)-complex reactivates mutant (R175H and R273H) p53 in cancer cells
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Published in |
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research, October 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1756-9966-32-72 |
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Authors |
Alessia Garufi, Daniela Trisciuoglio, Manuela Porru, Carlo Leonetti, Antonella Stoppacciaro, Valerio D’Orazi, Maria Laura Avantaggiati, Alessandra Crispini, Daniela Pucci, Gabriella D’Orazi |
Abstract |
Mutations of the p53 oncosuppressor gene are amongst the most frequent aberration seen in human cancer. Some mutant (mt) p53 proteins are prone to loss of Zn(II) ion that is bound to the wild-type (wt) core, promoting protein aggregation and therefore unfolding. Misfolded p53 protein conformation impairs wtp53-DNA binding and transactivation activities, favouring tumor growth and resistance to antitumor therapies. Screening studies, devoted to identify small molecules that reactivate mtp53, represent therefore an attractive anti-cancer therapeutic strategy. Here we tested a novel fluorescent curcumin-based Zn(II)-complex (Zn-curc) to evaluate its effect on mtp53 reactivation in cancer cells. |
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