<p>Hypoxia, or a state of low tissue oxygenation, has been characterized as an important feature of solid tumors that is related to aggressive phenotypes. The cellular response to hypoxia is controlled by Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs), a family of transcription factors. HIFs promote the transcription of gene products that play a role in tumor progression including proliferation, angiogenesis, metastasis, and drug resistance. HIF-1 and HIF-2 are well&#xa0;known and widely described. Although these proteins share a high degree of homology, HIF-1 and HIF-2 have non-redundant roles in cancer. In this review, we summarize the similarities and differences between HIF-1α and HIF-2α in their structure, expression, and DNA binding. We also discuss the canonical and non-canonical regulation of HIF-1α and HIF-2α under hypoxic and normal conditions. Finally, we outline recent strategies aimed at targeting HIF-1α and/or HIF-2α.</p>

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HIF-1 and HIF-2 in cancer: structure, regulation, and therapeutic prospects

  • Yi Shi,
  • Daniele M. Gilkes

摘要

Hypoxia, or a state of low tissue oxygenation, has been characterized as an important feature of solid tumors that is related to aggressive phenotypes. The cellular response to hypoxia is controlled by Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs), a family of transcription factors. HIFs promote the transcription of gene products that play a role in tumor progression including proliferation, angiogenesis, metastasis, and drug resistance. HIF-1 and HIF-2 are well known and widely described. Although these proteins share a high degree of homology, HIF-1 and HIF-2 have non-redundant roles in cancer. In this review, we summarize the similarities and differences between HIF-1α and HIF-2α in their structure, expression, and DNA binding. We also discuss the canonical and non-canonical regulation of HIF-1α and HIF-2α under hypoxic and normal conditions. Finally, we outline recent strategies aimed at targeting HIF-1α and/or HIF-2α.