Cyclin F: a component of an E3 ubiquitin ligase complex with roles in neurodegeneration and cancer

Jasmin Galper, Stephanie L. Rayner, Alison L. Hogan, Jennifer A. Fifita, Albert Lee, Roger S. Chung, Ian P. Blair, Shu Yang*

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    Abstract

    Cyclin F, encoded by CCNF, is the substrate recognition component of the Skp1-Cul1-F-box E3 ubiquitin ligase complex, SCFcyclin F. E3 ubiquitin ligases play a key role in ubiquitin-proteasome mediated protein degradation, an essential component of protein homeostatic mechanisms within the cell. By recognising and regulating the availability of several protein substrates, SCFcyclin F plays a role in regulating various cellular processes including replication and repair of DNA and cell cycle checkpoint control. Cyclin F dysfunction has been implicated in various forms of cancer and CCNF mutations were recently linked to familial and sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, offering a new lead to understanding the pathogenic mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration. In this review, we evaluate the current literature on the function of cyclin F with an emphasis on its roles in cancer and neurodegeneration.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)216-220
    Number of pages5
    JournalInternational Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
    Volume89
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2017

    Keywords

    • cyclin F
    • ubiquitin proteasome system
    • E3 ubiquitin ligase
    • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
    • cancer

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