Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
5-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Dr. Jonathan H. Lieman
Second Advisor
Dr. Michael Persans
Third Advisor
Dr. Matthew Terry
Abstract
Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a tumor suppressor protein that controls a critical checkpoint between the G1 phase and the S phase of the cell cycle. Rb is able to suppress cell proliferation by binding to the E2F family of transcription factors, inhibiting its ability to activate transcription of genes necessary for cell cycle progression. Mutations in proteins involved with the Rb/E2F pathway can result in hyper-proliferative cells that overtime can acquire and accumulate additional mutations, which could lead to tumorigenesis. To prevent hyper-proliferation, aberrant cells can be eliminated through apoptosis. E2F can induce apoptosis through two pathways: through transactivation of the tumor suppressor protein p53 or through Rb de-repression. This investigation provides evidence for E2F regulation of the phosphatases PTEN, Shp-2 and PTP-1B during E2F-associated apoptosis.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2010 Liza D. Morales Smith. All Rights Reserved.
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