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ReviewCancer medicine2025

Centromere Protein F in Tumor Biology: Cancer's Achilles Heel.

Zitong Wan, Miaomiao Wen, Chunlong Zheng, Ying Sun, Yinxi Zhou, Yahui Tian, Shaowei Xin, Xuejiao Wang, Xiaohong Ji, Jie Yang and 2 more

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Review in Cancer medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The Prevalence and Clinical Significance of the Centromere Protein-F-Like Immunofluorescence Staining Pattern in a Large ANA-positive Cohort.Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Zitong WanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Air Force Medical Center, Fourth Military Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2527-8997
Miaomiao WenDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Chunlong ZhengDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Ying SunDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yinxi ZhouDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yahui TianDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Air Force Medical Center, Fourth Military Medical University, Beijing, China.
Shaowei XinDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Air Force Medical Center, Fourth Military Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xuejiao WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Xiaohong JiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Jie YangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yanlu XiongDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
Yong HanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Air Force Medical Center, Fourth Military Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5325-1722

Funding

Shaanxi Province Key Research and Development Plan 2024SF-YBXM-112Tangdu Youth Independent Innovation Science Fund 2023BTDQN014the 74th batch of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation in 2023 2023MT44294the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82002421,82403121the Youth Project of Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation in 2022 ZR2022QH146
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCentromere protein F (CENP-F) is an important nuclear matrix protein that regulates mitosis and the cell cycle, and plays a crucial role in recruiting spindle checkpoint proteins to maintain the accuracy of chromosome segregation. Studies have shown that CENP-F is closely involved in the pathogenesis of various diseases, particularly in the development and progression of malignant tumors, where it exhibits significant oncogenic activity.

objectiveThis review aims to systematically summarize the molecular structure, subcellular localization, expression regulation, intracellular transport mechanisms, biological functions, and carcinogenic mechanisms of CENP-F, as well as explore its potential value in cancer diagnosis and therapy.

methodsA comprehensive review and analysis of domestic and international research literature related to CENP-F were conducted, focusing on its role in tumorigenesis, development, and as a therapeutic target.

resultsCENP-F acts as an oncogene and can maintain or promote the malignant phenotype of tumor cells through multiple mechanisms, including regulating signaling pathways related to cell proliferation and apoptosis, promoting metabolic reprogramming, angiogenesis, and tumor cell invasion and metastasis. Additionally, it plays an important role in the immune microenvironment and drug resistance regulation.

conclusionCENP-F plays a key, multidimensional role in tumor biology and is a promising therapeutic target for cancer treatment. Further exploration of the core pathways through which CENP-F regulates tumorigenesis and its potential for clinical translation is needed.

Indexed as

Chromosomal Proteins, Non-HistoneNeoplasmsAnimalsCarcinogenesisCell ProliferationGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMicrofilament ProteinsSignal TransductionTumor Microenvironmentcentromere protein FChromosomal Proteins, Non-HistoneMicrofilament ProteinsCENP‐Fmechanismmitosistumor

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PMID40387105
PMCPMC12086802

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