A novel role of Hippo-Yap/TAZ signaling pathway in lymphatic vascular development

BMB Rep. 2021 Jun;54(6):285-294. doi: 10.5483/BMBRep.2021.54.6.020.

Abstract

The lymphatic vasculature plays important role in regulating fluid homeostasis, intestinal lipid absorption, and immune surveillance in humans. Malfunction of lymphatic vasculature leads to several human diseases. Understanding the fundamental mechanism in lymphatic vascular development not only expand our knowledge, but also provide a new therapeutic insight. Recently, Hippo-YAP/TAZ signaling pathway, a key mechanism of organ size and tissue homeostasis, has emerged as a critical player that regulate lymphatic specification, sprouting, and maturation. In this review, we discuss the mechanistic regulation and pathophysiological significant of Hippo pathway in lymphatic vascular development. [BMB Reports 2021; 54(6): 285-294].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hippo Signaling Pathway*
  • Humans
  • Lymphangiogenesis*
  • Lymphatic System / cytology*
  • Lymphatic System / metabolism
  • Transcriptional Coactivator with PDZ-Binding Motif Proteins / metabolism*
  • YAP-Signaling Proteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Transcriptional Coactivator with PDZ-Binding Motif Proteins
  • WWTR1 protein, human
  • YAP-Signaling Proteins
  • YAP1 protein, human