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ReviewCell death discovery2026

HMGA proteins in the nervous system: role in brain tumorigenesis and neurodegeneration.

Carolina Canè, Simona Paladino, Andrea Conte, Giovanna Maria Pierantoni

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Review in Cell death discovery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Carolina CanèDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4545-0737
Simona PaladinoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5332-6774
Andrea ConteDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy. andrea.conte@unina.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2719-0994
Giovanna Maria PierantoniDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy. gmpieran@unina.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4078-8528

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

High Mobility Group A (HMGA) proteins function as non-histone chromatin-associated architectural regulators that modulate gene transcription by modifying chromatin structure rather than binding DNA in a sequence-specific manner. By altering chromatin conformation, HMGA proteins coordinate complex transcriptional programs essential in both physiological and pathological conditions. This review highlights their emerging roles in the context of the nervous system, brain tumorigenesis, and neurodegeneration. We discuss how HMGA-mediated chromatin remodeling and transcriptional regulation influence neurodevelopmental processes, regulating neural stem cell proliferation, differentiation, and lineage specification. We also highlight evidence linking HMGA dysregulation to malignant transformation and progression of brain tumors, where these proteins support oncogenic transcriptional networks. Finally, we explore their possible involvement in molecular pathways associated with neurodegenerative disorders. By integrating findings from developmental neurobiology, oncology, and neurodegeneration research, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of HMGA proteins as pivotal regulators of neural homeostasis and highlights their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in neurological diseases.

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PMID42431876
PMCPMC13638997

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