Abstract

The E2F transcription factor family is traditionally associated with cell cycle control. However, recent data has shown that activating E2Fs (E2F1-3a) are potent activators of apoptosis. In contrast, the recently cloned inhibitory E2Fs (E2F7 and 8) appear to antagonize E2F-induced cell death. In this review we will discuss (i) the potential role of E2Fs in UV-induced cell death and (ii) the implications of this to the development of UV-induced cutaneous malignancies.

Details

Title
The Role of the E2F Transcription Factor Family in UV-Induced Apoptosis
Author
Hazar-Rethinam, Mehlika; Endo-Munoz, Liliana; Gannon, Orla; Saunders, Nicholas
Pages
8947-8960
Publication year
2011
Publication date
2011
Publisher
MDPI AG
ISSN
16616596
e-ISSN
14220067
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1526007135
Copyright
Copyright MDPI AG 2011