1. The multifaceted role of the mineralocorticoid receptor in cancers.
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Doan, Tram B. and Graham, J.Dinny
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MINERALOCORTICOID receptors , *GLUCOCORTICOID receptors , *STEROID receptors , *ANDROGEN receptors , *ESTROGEN receptors , *HOMEOSTASIS - Abstract
The mineralocorticoid receptor (MR/NR3C2) is a member of the family of steroid receptors (SR) which also includes the estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), androgen receptor (AR) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR). They function primarily as nuclear receptors to regulate gene expression. While the other steroid hormone receptors are known to play important roles in the pathogenesis and progression of many cancers, relatively little is understood about the role of MR in cancer biology. This review focuses on examining new insights into the potential roles and mechanisms of action of MR in cancers. • The mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) is an essential regulator of salt homeostasis. • We review the evidence for a role of MR in cancer development and progression. • MR expression is frequently disrupted in cancer. • Decreased expression of MR is a marker of poor outcome in several cancer types. • MR is implicated in regulation of a range of cancer associated processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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