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The biology of YAP in programmed cell death

Yifan Cheng1, Misha Mao2, Yong Lu3

  • 1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China.

Biomarker Research
|May 23, 2022
PubMed

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The Yes-associated protein (YAP) oncogene influences tumor progression by regulating programmed cell death (PCD). YAP can inhibit or induce various PCD forms, impacting tumor development and offering potential therapeutic targets.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • The Yes-associated protein (YAP) is a key regulator in tumor progression.
  • YAP activity is modulated by phosphorylation, protein interactions, and transcription factor binding.
  • Programmed cell death (PCD) eliminates unnecessary or harmful cells, crucial for organism development and tumor suppression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the cellular functions of YAP.
  • To elucidate the complex relationship between YAP and various forms of PCD.
  • To highlight the potential of YAP-PCD research for novel cancer treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on YAP and PCD.
  • Analysis of molecular mechanisms regulating YAP activity.
  • Examination of YAP's role in apoptosis, autophagy, ferroptosis, and pyroptosis.

Main Results:

  • YAP's activity is controlled by kinase pathways and protein interactions.
  • YAP can act as an oncogene or tumor suppressor by influencing different PCD pathways.
  • YAP can bridge distinct PCD mechanisms, affecting tumor outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • YAP plays a multifaceted role in tumor progression through its regulation of PCD.
  • Understanding YAP's interaction with PCD pathways is vital for developing targeted cancer therapies.
  • Further research into YAP and PCD holds promise for future therapeutic interventions.
Keywords:
ApoptosisAutophagyFerroptosisProgrammed cell deathPyroptosisYAP

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