Protein kinase D as a potential new target for cancer therapy

Biochim Biophys Acta. 2010 Dec;1806(2):183-92. doi: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2010.05.003. Epub 2010 May 24.

Abstract

Protein kinase D is a novel family of serine/threonine kinases and diacylglycerol receptors that belongs to the calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase superfamily. Evidence has established that specific PKD isoforms are dysregulated in several cancer types, and PKD involvement has been documented in a variety of cellular processes important to cancer development, including cell growth, apoptosis, motility, and angiogenesis. In light of this, there has been a recent surge in the development of novel chemical inhibitors of PKD. This review focuses on the potential of PKD as a chemotherapeutic target in cancer treatment and highlights important recent advances in the development of PKD inhibitors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cell Movement
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / enzymology
  • Neoplasms / pathology
  • Protein Kinase C / analysis
  • Protein Kinase C / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • protein kinase D
  • Protein Kinase C