Hsp27 (HspB1) and alpha B-crystallin (HspB5) as therapeutic targets

作者：Arrigo Andr Patrick^*; Simon Stphanie; Gibert Benjamin; Kretz Remy Carole; Nivon Mathieu; Czekalla Anna; Guillet Dominique; Moulin Maryline; Diaz Latoud Chantal; Vicart Patrick

来源：FEBS LETTERS, 2007, 581(19): 3665-3674.

DOI：10.1016/j.febslet.2007.04.033

• Hsp27
• alpha B-crystallin
• neurodegenerative diseases
• myopathies
• cancers

Hsp27 and alpha B-crystallin are molecular chaperones that are constitutively expressed in several mammalian cells, particularly in pathological conditions. These proteins share functions as diverse as protection against toxicity mediated by aberrantly folded proteins or oxidative-inflammation conditions. In addition, these proteins share anti-apoptotic properties and are tumorigenic when expressed in cancer cells. This review summarizes the current knowledge about Hsp27 and alpha B-crystallin and the implications, either positive or deleterious, of these proteins in pathologies such as neurodegenerative diseases, myopathies, asthma, cataracts and cancers. Approaches towards therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating the expression and/or the activities of Hsp27 and aB-crystallin are presented.

• 出版日期2007-7-31