YAP/TAZ signaling as a molecular link between fibrosis and cancer

S Noguchi, A Saito, T Nagase - International journal of molecular sciences, 2018 - mdpi.com
Tissue fibrosis is a pathological condition that is associated with impaired epithelial repair
and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM). Fibrotic lesions increase the risk of …

Regulation of TEAD transcription factors in cancer biology

HD Huh, DH Kim, HS Jeong, HW Park - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
Transcriptional enhanced associate domain (TEAD) transcription factors play important roles
during development, cell proliferation, regeneration, and tissue homeostasis. TEAD …

Emerging trends in colorectal cancer: Dysregulated signaling pathways

R Ahmad, JK Singh, A Wunnava… - International …, 2021 - spandidos-publications.com
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most frequently detected type of cancer, and the second
most common cause of cancer-related mortality globally. The American Cancer Society …

Plasticized PVC‐gel single layer‐based stretchable triboelectric nanogenerator for harvesting mechanical energy and tactile sensing

H Park, SJ Oh, D Kim, M Kim, C Lee, H Joo… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Triboelectric nanogenerators have garnered significant attention as alternative power
sources for wearable electronics owing to their simple structure, easy fabrication, low cost …

Reduction of cardiac fibrosis by interference with YAP-dependent transactivation

G Garoffolo, M Casaburo, F Amadeo, M Salvi… - Circulation …, 2022 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: Conversion of cardiac stromal cells into myofibroblasts is typically associated
with hypoxia conditions, metabolic insults, and/or inflammation, all of which are predisposing …

The key role of the WNT/β-catenin pathway in metabolic reprogramming in cancers under normoxic conditions

A Vallée, Y Lecarpentier, JN Vallée - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The canonical WNT/β-catenin pathway is upregulated in cancers and
plays a major role in proliferation, invasion, apoptosis and angiogenesis. Recent studies …

Role of the Hippo pathway and mechanisms for controlling cellular localization of YAP/TAZ

H Kwon, J Kim, E Jho - The FEBS journal, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The Hippo pathway is a crucial signaling mechanism that inhibits the growth of cells and
organs during development and in disease. When the Hippo pathway is activated, YAP/TAZ …

[HTML][HTML] Squishy matters–Corneal mechanobiology in health and disease

SM Thomasy, BC Leonard, MA Greiner… - Progress in retinal and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The cornea, as a dynamic and responsive tissue, constantly interacts with mechanical forces
in order to maintain its structural integrity, barrier function, transparency and refractive …

p53 terminates the regenerative fetal-like state after colitis-associated injury

K Hartl, Ş Bayram, A Wetzel, C Harnack, M Lin… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
Cells that lack p53 signaling frequently occur in ulcerative colitis (UC) and are considered
early drivers in UC-associated colorectal cancer (CRC). Epithelial injury during colitis is …

The roles of YAP/TAZ and the hippo pathway in healthy and diseased skin

E Rognoni, G Walko - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Its architecture and physiological functions
depend on diverse populations of epidermal cells and dermal fibroblasts. Reciprocal …