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

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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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