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Pathophysiology of stress granules: An emerging link to diseases (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Jihui Wang
    • Yixia Gan
    • Jian Cao
    • Xuefen Dong
    • Wei Ouyang
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  • Published online on: February 7, 2022     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2022.5099
  • Article Number: 44
  • Copyright: © Wang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Under unfavorable environmental conditions, eukaryotic cells may form stress granules (SGs) in the cytosol to protect against injury and promote cell survival. The initiation, mRNA and protein composition, distribution and degradation of SGs are subject to multiple intracellular post‑translational modifications and signaling pathways to cope with stress damage. Despite accumulated comprehensive knowledge of their composition and dynamics, the function of SGs remains poorly understood. When the stress persists, aberrant and/or persistent intracellular SGs and aggregation of SGs‑related proteins may lead to various diseases. In the present article, the research progress regarding the generation, modification and function of SGs was reviewed. The regulatory effects and influencing factors of SGs in the development of tumors, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases were also summarized, which may provide novel insight for preventing and treating SG‑related diseases.
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Wang J, Gan Y, Cao J, Dong X and Ouyang W: Pathophysiology of stress granules: An emerging link to diseases (Review). Int J Mol Med 49: 44, 2022
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Wang, J., Gan, Y., Cao, J., Dong, X., & Ouyang, W. (2022). Pathophysiology of stress granules: An emerging link to diseases (Review). International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 49, 44. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2022.5099
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Wang, J., Gan, Y., Cao, J., Dong, X., Ouyang, W."Pathophysiology of stress granules: An emerging link to diseases (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 49.4 (2022): 44.
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Wang, J., Gan, Y., Cao, J., Dong, X., Ouyang, W."Pathophysiology of stress granules: An emerging link to diseases (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 49, no. 4 (2022): 44. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2022.5099