PREVENTION OF CANCER BY DIETARY FACTORS: TARGETING MAP KINASE/AP-1 SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION PATHWAYS

  • Dong, Zigang (The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota)
  • Published : 2001.10.01

Abstract

MAP kinase/ AP-1 signal transduction components are rapidly initiated by many extracellular stimuli, especially environmental carcinogens. We have investigated the role of MAP kinases (Erks, JNKs, and p38 kinases) and AP-1 signal transduction pathways in the process of cell transformation and carcinogenesis. Incubation of Cl 41 cells with tumor promoters such as TPA, EGF, arsenic, or TNF-$\alpha$ led to cell transformation and activation of MAP kinases.(omitted)

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