Krajnović, M.; Kožik, B.; Božović, A.; Jovanović-Ćupić, S. Multiple Roles of the RUNX Gene Family in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Their Potential Clinical Implications. Cells2023, 12, 2303.
Krajnović, M.; Kožik, B.; Božović, A.; Jovanović-Ćupić, S. Multiple Roles of the RUNX Gene Family in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Their Potential Clinical Implications. Cells 2023, 12, 2303.
Krajnović, M.; Kožik, B.; Božović, A.; Jovanović-Ćupić, S. Multiple Roles of the RUNX Gene Family in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Their Potential Clinical Implications. Cells2023, 12, 2303.
Krajnović, M.; Kožik, B.; Božović, A.; Jovanović-Ćupić, S. Multiple Roles of the RUNX Gene Family in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Their Potential Clinical Implications. Cells 2023, 12, 2303.
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequent cancers in humans, characterised by high resistance to conventional chemotherapy, late diagnosis, and high mortality rate. It is necessary to elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in hepatocarcinogenesis to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes. The Runt-related (RUNX) family of transcription factors (RUNX1, RUNX2, and RUNX3) participates in cardinal biological processes and play paramount roles in the pathogenesis of numerous human malignancies. Their role is often controversial as they can act as oncogenes or tumour suppressors, dependent on cellular context. Evidence shows that deregulated RUNX genes may be involved in hepatocarcinogenesis from the earliest to the latest stages. In this review, we summarise the topical evidence on the roles of RUNX gene family members in HCC. We discuss their possible application as non-invasive molecular markers for early diagnosis, prognosis, and development of novel treatment strategies in HCC patients.
Biology and Life Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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