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A novel XBP1 variant is highly enriched in cancer tissues and is specifically required for cancer cell survival.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 12 Jul 2021
Zhong Yongwang, Yan Wenjing, Ruan Jingjing, Fang Mike, Lapidus Rena G, Du Shaojun, Fang Shengyun
Abstract excerpt
XBP1 is a basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor and a key mediator of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-activated unfolded protein response (UPR). XBP1-mediated transcription facilitates cell adaptation to ER stress and also promotes tumor progression, while suppressing anti-tumor immunity. Here we report a novel XBP1 variant, namely XBP1 variant 1 (XBP1v1, Xv1 for short), that is specifically...
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