Journal of International Oncology ›› 2013, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 807-810.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673422X.2013.11.002

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Expression regulation of Bnip3 and its relationship with tumors

WANG  Yan   

  1. Department of Abdominal Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Online:2013-11-08 Published:2013-10-15
  • Contact: LI Zhiping, E-mail:lizhiping620312@163.com E-mail:lizhiping620312@163.com

Abstract: Bnip3, a kind of mitochondrion apoptosis gene, belongs to the Bcl2 gene family and BH3only subfamily. It is one of the downstream response factors of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF). Bnip3 can induce cell apoptosis and  autophagy under the oxygen deficit condition. Many studies show that Bnip3 is closely related to the occurrence, development and treatment of tumors. Molecular targeting treatment aimed at Bnip3 combined with chemoradiotherapy has preferable application foreground in tumor therapy.  

Key words: Gene expression regulation, Neoplasms, Bnip3 gene