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YAP regulates cell proliferation, migration, and steroidogenesis in adult granulosa cell tumors.
Endocrine-related cancer - 1 Apr 2014
Fu David, Lv Xiangmin, Hua Guohua, He Chunbo, Dong Jixin, Lele Subodh M, Li David Wan-Cheng, Zhai Qiongli, Davis John S, Wang Cheng
Abstract excerpt
The Hippo signaling pathway has been implicated as a conserved regulator of organ size in both Drosophila and mammals. Yes-associated protein (YAP), the central component of the Hippo signaling cascade, functions as an oncogene in several malignancies. Ovarian granulosa cell tumors (GCT) are characterized by enlargement of the ovary, excess production of estrogen, a high frequency of recurrence, and the potential...
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