Emerging Role of YAP and the Hippo Pathway in Prostate Cancer

The Hippo pathway regulates and contributes to several hallmarks of prostate cancer (PCa). Although the elucidation of YAP function in PCa is in its infancy, emerging studies have shed light on the role of aberrant Hippo pathway signaling in PCa development and progression. YAP overexpression and nu...

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Published in:Biomedicines
Main Authors: Filippos Koinis, Evangelia Chantzara, Michael Samarinas, Anastasia Xagara, Zisis Kratiras, Vasiliki Leontopoulou, Athanasios Kotsakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Subjects:
prostate cancer
YAP/TAZ signaling
Hippo pathway
prostate cancer hallmarks
YAP
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/11/2834
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Summary:The Hippo pathway regulates and contributes to several hallmarks of prostate cancer (PCa). Although the elucidation of YAP function in PCa is in its infancy, emerging studies have shed light on the role of aberrant Hippo pathway signaling in PCa development and progression. YAP overexpression and nuclear localization has been linked to poor prognosis and resistance to treatment, highlighting a therapeutic potential that may suggest innovative strategies to treat cancer. This review aimed to summarize available data on the biological function of the dysregulated Hippo pathway in PCa and identify knowledge gaps that need to be addressed for optimizing the development of YAP-targeted treatment strategies in patients likely to benefit.
ISSN:2227-9059

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