Aberrant and persistent activation of the transcription factor STAT3 has been found in various types of cancers. Here the authors identify TRIM27 as a positive regulator of IL-6-induced STAT3 activation through the formation of JAK1-STAT3 complex, thus impacting inflammation-induced colon cancer development.
- Hong-Xia Zhang
- Zhi-Sheng Xu
- Yan-Yi Wang
