Hsp90 Chaperone in Disease

S.G.D. Rüdiger, L. Ferrari

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Abstract

The molecular chaperone Hsp90 is at the heart of protein homeostasis control. A wide range of pathologies disturbs protein homeostasis, thus placing Hsp90 at the crossroads of many diseases. Here, we evaluate the impact of recent progress in understanding the molecular mechanism of Hsp90-client interactions and their role in disease. We discuss the role of Hsp90 for hormonal imbalances, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. For each disease class we discuss implications of complexes in which Hsp90 binds to a paradigmatic client: the transcription factor Glucocorticoid Receptor, the kinase Cdk4 and the microtubule stabilizer Tau. The mechanistic insights allow us to elaborate on possible therapeutic intervention routes. Hsp90 is a druggable chaperone. Thus, understanding Hsp90 biology at molecular resolution offers an interesting approach to tackle protein-related diseases.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHeat Shock Protein 90 in Human Diseases and Disorders
EditorsAlexzander A. A. Asea, Punit Kaur
PublisherSpringer
Pages473-491
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-23158-3
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-23157-6, 978-3-030-23160-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2019

Publication series

NameHeat Shock Proteins
PublisherSpringer
Volume19
ISSN (Print)1877-1246
ISSN (Electronic)1877-1254

Keywords

  • Kinases
  • Molecular chaperones
  • Neurodegeneration
  • Protein folding
  • Proteostasis
  • Steroid receptors
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