Expression analysis and association of RBBP6 with apoptosis in colon cancers.

Apoptosis is normally kept under strict control by a range of regulators and inhibitors, and loss of this regulation strongly directs tumour progression. The novel RBBP6 gene has been implicated in apoptosis due to its ability to bind both p53 and Rb, as well as its structural and functional affiliation to ubiquitin and E3 ligases. RBBP6 has already been implicated as an important marker for cancer diagnosis and many studies have investigated its suitability as a potential genetic target for cancer treatment.

Colon cancer: genomics and apoptotic events.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer globally. The risk of developing colon cancer is influenced by a number of factors that include age and diet, but is primarily a genetic disease, resulting from oncogene over-expression and tumour suppressor gene inactivation. The induction and progression of the disease is briefly outlined, as are the cellular changes that occur in its progression.