The hippo signaling pathway in development and cancer

Dev Cell. 2010 Oct 19;19(4):491-505. doi: 10.1016/j.devcel.2010.09.011.

Abstract

First discovered in Drosophila, the Hippo signaling pathway is a conserved regulator of organ size. Central to this pathway is a kinase cascade leading from the tumor suppressor Hippo (Mst1 and Mst2 in mammals) to the oncoprotein Yki (YAP and TAZ in mammals), a transcriptional coactivator of target genes involved in cell proliferation and survival. Here, I review recent progress in elucidating the molecular mechanism and physiological function of Hippo signaling in Drosophila and mammals. These studies suggest that the core Hippo kinase cascade integrates multiple upstream inputs, enabling dynamic regulation of tissue homeostasis in animal development and physiology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drosophila Proteins / metabolism*
  • Drosophila melanogaster / metabolism
  • Embryonic Development*
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Humans
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / metabolism*
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Neoplasms / pathology
  • Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction*
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Drosophila Proteins
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins
  • Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases
  • hpo protein, Drosophila