p53

p53 inhibits malic enzyme expression, as loss of p53 causes malic enzyme abundance to increase. Conversely, malic enyzmes keep p53 in check; loss of malic enzymes ramps up p53 activation and induces senescence via either downregulation of p53 inhibitor (Mdm2) or production of oxygene radicals. Overexpression of malic enzymes inhibits senescence [http://www.biocompare.com/Life-Science-News/128744-Cancer-Suppressor-Gene-Links-Metabolism-With-Cellular-Aging/].


Tags: cancer senescence

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