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ReviewMolecular medicine reports2026

Emerging roles of POLR2L of RNA polymerase II dynamics and disease mechanisms (Review).

Beomwoo Lee, Changgyu Son, Sunho Eom, Yuwen Li, Seon-Hwan Kim, Jongsun Park

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Beomwoo LeeDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.
Changgyu SonDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.
Sunho EomDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.
Yuwen LiDepartment of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China.
Seon-Hwan KimDepartment of Neurosurgery, Institute for Cancer Research, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.
Jongsun ParkDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

RNA polymerase II (Pol II) is an essential eukaryotic enzyme that transcribes protein‑coding genes and various non‑coding RNAs. RNA polymerase II, I and III subunit L (POLR2L) is a highly conserved component shared by RNA polymerase subunits I, II, and III, which contributes to transcriptional regulation, enzymatic structural integrity, key cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and stress responses. Recent research has shown that POLR2L is not merely a Pol II structural subunit but also plays key roles in disease progression, particularly cancer, where POLR2L dysregulation contributes to tumor growth, metastasis, and resistance to chemotherapy. Additionally, POLR2L is closely linked to major signaling pathways including the PI3K‑Akt, Wnt/β‑catenin, and TGF‑β pathways, highlighting the diverse roles played by POLR2L in cellular signaling. This review summarizes current knowledge on the structural and functional properties of POLR2L, its involvement in various diseases, and its potential as a therapeutic target. By outlining the diagnostic and therapeutic relevance of POLR2L, this review aims to provide a framework for understanding how POLR2L related research may inform transcriptional regulation and its impact on human health and disease.

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NeoplasmsRNA Polymerase IIAnimalsHumansSignal TransductionTranscription, GeneticRNA Polymerase IIcancercell growthI and III subunit LRNA polymerase IItranscription regulation

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PMID41930481
PMCPMC13082827

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