Author:
Ismail Azza,Ning Ke,Al-Hayani Abdulmonem,Sharrack Basil,Azzouz Mimoun
Abstract
AbstractPTEN (phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted in chromosome 10) was first identified as a candidate tumour suppressor gene located on chromosome 10q23. It is considered as one of the most frequently mutated genes in human malignancies. Emerging evidence shows that the biological function of PTEN extends beyond its tumour suppressor activity. In the central nervous system PTEN is a crucial regulator of neuronal development, neuronal survival, axonal regeneration and synaptic plasticity. Furthermore, PTEN has been linked to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Recently increased attention has been focused on PTEN as a potential target for the treatment of brain injury and neurodegeneration. In this review we discuss the essential functions of PTEN in the central nervous system and its involvement in neurodegeneration.
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