Genetic silencing of AKT induces melanoma cell death
G. L. Parkman, T. Turapov, D. A. Kircher, W. J. Burnett, C. M. Stehn, K. T. O'Toole, R. Flaherty, R. C. Elmer, K. M. Culver, M. Foth, R. Andtbacka, D. H. Lum, R. L. Judson-Torres, M. W. VanBrocklin, S. L. Holmen, M. McMahon
This study shows that genetic silencing of AKT paralogs in melanoma cells leads to cell death via mTORC signaling disruption, which can be rescued by activated SGK1, suggesting dual targeting of AKT and SGK1 as a potential therapy.
bioRxiv · Aug 15, 2022 · PreprintCancer Biology