The USP7-TRIM27 axis mediates non-canonical PRC1.1 function and is a druggable target in leukemia

Henny Maat, Tjerk Jan Atsma, Shanna M. Hogeling, Aida Rodríguez López, Jennifer Jaques, Mirjam Olthuis, Marcel P. de Vries, Chantal Gravesteijn, Annet Z. Brouwers-Vos, Nisha van der Meer,

iScience · 2021 · 40 citations · 82 references

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in human leukemia xenografts. We propose a model where USP7 counteracts TRIM27 E3 ligase activity, thereby maintaining PRC1.1 integrity and function. Moreover, USP7 inhibition may be a promising new strategy to treat AML patients.

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