Cancer Metastasis - Biology and Treatment, 2005, Volume 7, 231-242, DOI: 10.1007/1-4020-3642-6_10

The Molecular Mechanisms for Breast Cancer Metastasis Suppressor 1 Action in Cancer Metastasis

Rajeev Samant and Lalita Shevde

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Abstract

Recent advances in drug discoveries and understanding of epigenetic regulation of gene expression have brought histone deacetylases (HDACs) in spotlight. Breast Cancer Metastasis Suppressor 1 (BRMS1), a gene shown to functionally suppress metastasis of breast cancer and melanoma, is a member of mSin3-HDAC complex. This chapter reviews the emerging understanding of the molecular mechanisms of BRMS1 action and possible players involved in it. New evidence of BRMS1-family of proteins and their possible role in histone code is discussed.

Key words  BRMS1 - HDAC - Sin3 - histone code - metastasis suppressor

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