PDK1 (3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1) (PDPK1) is a serine/threonine kinase that plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including cell growth, survival, and metabolism. It is a key component of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, which is often dysregulated in cancer.
Overexpression or hyperactivation of PDK1 can lead to increased cell proliferation, survival, and resistance to apoptosis, contributing to tumorigenesis.
Inhibitors of PDK1 are being explored in preclinical and clinical studies as a means to disrupt cancer cell growth and survival.
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