ABSTRACT
Our recent studies determined molecular interactions between genes in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathways and cancer cell metabolism. Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 13 (USP13) specifically deubiquitinates and thus upregulates ATP citrate lyase and oxoglutarate dehydrogenase that drive ovarian cancer metabolism. These findings may lead to the development of USP13 inhibitors and new-targeted therapies in ovarian cancers.
Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest
No potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.
Funding
This work was supported by grants to X.L. from the NIH (CA185742 and CA203737) and to C.H. from the NIH (CA197487).