The Mechanisms Underlying PTEN Loss in Human Tumors Suggest Potential Therapeutic Opportunities

Abstract
In this review, we will first briefly describe the diverse molecular mechanisms associated with PTEN loss of function in cancer. We will then proceed to discuss the molecular mechanisms linking PTEN loss to PI3K activation and demonstrate how these mechanisms suggest possible therapeutic approaches for patients with PTEN-null tumors.
Funding Information
  • National Institutes of Health (R01233810, R01 CA187918)
  • Korea Institute of Science and Technology (2E27960)