Dna Repair and Damage Pathways in Mesothelioma Development and Therapy Publisher



Malakoti F¹ ; Targhazeh N¹ ; Abadifard E^{2, 3} ; Zarezadeh R¹ ; Samemaleki S⁴ ; Asemi Z⁵ ; Younesi S⁶ ; Mohammadnejad R¹ ; Hadi Hossini S¹ ; Karimian A⁷ ; Alemi F¹ ; Yousefi B¹
Source: Cancer Cell International Published:2022

Abstract

Malignant mesothelioma (MMe) is an aggressive neoplasm that occurs through the transformation of mesothelial cells. Asbestos exposure is the main risk factor for MMe carcinogenesis. Other important etiologies for MMe development include DNA damage, over-activation of survival signaling pathways, and failure of DNA damage response (DDR). In this review article, first, we will describe the most important signaling pathways that contribute to MMe development and their interaction with DDR. Then, the contribution of DDR failure in MMe progression will be discussed. Finally, we will review the latest MMe therapeutic strategies that target the DDR pathway. © 2022, The Author(s).