Journal of International Oncology ›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (2): 143-148.

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The effect of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase -protein kinase B signal pathway in colon cancer

MA  Dong-Hua, ZHANG  Liang, WANG  Ya-Xu   

  1. Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China
  • Online:2012-02-08 Published:2012-01-18
  • Contact: Corresponding author: WANG Ya-xu, E-mail: wangyaxu1967@yahoo.com.cn E-mail:wangyaxu1967@yahoo.com.cn

Abstract: The abnormal activation of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)-protein kinase B (Akt) pathway has already been confirmed that it is closely related to the origin and development of various tumors. PI3K-Akt pathway plays an important role in development of colon cancer, it can regulate cell survival, proliferation, anti-apoptosis, cell cycle progression, etc. Furthermore, inhibition of this pathway may play a potential roll in oncotherapy.