Lipophilic statins inhibit YAP nuclear localization, co-activator activity and colony formation in pancreatic cancer cells and prevent the initial stages of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in KrasG12D mice. [PDF]
We examined the impact of statins on Yes-associated Protein (YAP) localization, phosphorylation and transcriptional activity in human and mouse pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) cells.
Chang, Hui-Hua +7 more
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Cardiac‐Derived ECM Microspheres for Enhanced hiPSC‐CMs Maturation
Cardiac extracellular matrix microspheres derived from decellularized porcine heart provide a biomimetic 3D microenvironment for human induced pluripotent stem cell–derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC‐CMs). This platform supports short‐ and long‐term culture, enhances structural organization, and promotes electrophysiological and functional maturation of ...
Jiazhu Xu +9 more
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Wnt Signaling in Neural Crest Ontogenesis and Oncogenesis. [PDF]
Neural crest (NC) cells are a temporary population of multipotent stem cells that generate a diverse array of cell types, including craniofacial bone and cartilage, smooth muscle cells, melanocytes, and peripheral neurons and glia during embryonic ...
Hao, Hongyan +4 more
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Angiomotin Regulates YAP Localization during Neural Differentiation of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
Summary: Leveraging the extraordinary potential of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) requires an understanding of the mechanisms underlying cell-fate decisions.
Yefim Zaltsman +3 more
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Mechanoregulatory Effects of Cell‐Scale Microwells on Epithelial Cell Phenotype
In small polycaprolactone microwells, A549 epithelial cells span well edges, in contrast to cells growing on flat substrates. Focal adhesion sites (yellow) concentrate at topographic boundaries, while cytoskeletal tension (magenta stress fibers) is transmitted to the nucleus (blue), reducing nuclear sphericity.
Ruiwen He +10 more
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Dysregulated GPCR Signaling and Therapeutic Options in Uveal Melanoma. [PDF]
Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignant tumor in adults and arises from the transformation of melanocytes in the uveal tract. Even after treatment of the primary tumor, up to 50% of patients succumb to metastatic disease.
Aplin, Andrew E. +5 more
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Targeting Oncogenic BRAF: Past, Present, and Future. [PDF]
Identifying recurrent somatic genetic alterations of, and dependency on, the kinase BRAF has enabled a "precision medicine" paradigm to diagnose and treat BRAF-driven tumors.
Bivona, Trever G +2 more
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Colorectal cancer progression involves dysregulated signaling pathways such as Hippo-YAP, but upstream regulators remain poorly defined. Here we demonstrate that oxysterol-binding protein-like 3 (OSBPL3) modulates Hippo-YAP signaling to drive tumor ...
Yuchen Zhong +13 more
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Decoding WW domain tandem-mediated target recognitions in tissue growth and cell polarity
WW domain tandem-containing proteins such as KIBRA, YAP, and MAGI play critical roles in cell growth and polarity via binding to and positioning target proteins in specific subcellular regions. An immense disparity exists between promiscuity of WW domain-
Zhijie Lin +5 more
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A 3D anisotropic hydrogel derived from heart extracellular matrix guides cytoskeletal alignment and nuclear remodeling in reprogrammed cardiomyocyte‐like cells. This study reveals how matrix alignment modulates nuclear envelope dynamics and chromatin state, triggering transcriptional and functional maturation.
Seung Ju Seo +7 more
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