[PDF][PDF] Kibra is a regulator of the Salvador/Warts/Hippo signaling network

A Genevet, MC Wehr, R Brain, BJ Thompson… - Developmental cell, 2010 - cell.com
A Genevet, MC Wehr, R Brain, BJ Thompson, N Tapon
Developmental cell, 2010cell.com
Summary The Salvador (Sav)/Warts (Wts)/Hippo (Hpo)(SWH) network controls tissue growth
by inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting apoptosis. The core of the pathway consists of a
MST and LATS family kinase cascade that ultimately phosphorylates and inactivates the
YAP/Yorkie (Yki) transcription coactivator. The FERM domain proteins Merlin (Mer) and
Expanded (Ex) represent one mode of upstream regulation controlling pathway activity.
Here, we identify Kibra as a member of the SWH network. Kibra, which colocalizes and …
Summary
The Salvador (Sav)/Warts (Wts)/Hippo (Hpo) (SWH) network controls tissue growth by inhibiting cell proliferation and promoting apoptosis. The core of the pathway consists of a MST and LATS family kinase cascade that ultimately phosphorylates and inactivates the YAP/Yorkie (Yki) transcription coactivator. The FERM domain proteins Merlin (Mer) and Expanded (Ex) represent one mode of upstream regulation controlling pathway activity. Here, we identify Kibra as a member of the SWH network. Kibra, which colocalizes and associates with Mer and Ex, also promotes the Mer/Ex association. Furthermore, the Kibra/Mer association is conserved in human cells. Finally, Kibra complexes with Wts and kibra depletion in tissue culture cells induces a marked reduction in Yki phosphorylation without affecting the Yki/Wts interaction. We suggest that Kibra is part of an apical scaffold that promotes SWH pathway activity.
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