The chromatin remodeling BAP complex limits tumor-promoting activity of the Hippo pathway effector Yki to prevent neoplastic transformation in Drosophila epithelia

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Switch/sucrose non-fermentable (SWI/SNF) chromatin remodeling complexes are mutated in many human cancers. In this article, we make use of a Drosophila genetic model for epithelial tumor formation to explore the tumor suppressive role of SWI/SNF complex proteins. Members of the BAP complex exhibit tumor suppressor activity in tissue overexpressing the Yorkie (Yki) proto-oncogene, but not in tissue overexpressing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The Brahma-associated protein (BAP) complex has been reported to serve as a Yki-binding cofactor to support Yki target expression. However, we observed that depletion of BAP leads to ectopic expression of Yki targets both autonomously and non-autonomously, suggesting additional indirect effects. We provide evidence that BAP complex depletion causes upregulation of the Wingless (Wg) and Decapentaplegic (Dpp) morphogens to promote tumor formation in cooperation with Yki.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftDisease Models & Mechanisms
Vol/bind10
Udgave nummer10
Sider (fra-til)1201-1209
Antal sider9
ISSN1754-8403
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2017

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