Journal of International Oncology ›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (2): 102-104.

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Hedgehog signaling pathway and tumors

CAO  Xiang-Yuan, ZHAO  Yao-Dong, LOU  Mei-Qing   

  1.  Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai 10th People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
  • Online:2012-02-08 Published:2012-01-18
  • Contact: Corresponding author: Lou Mei-qing, E-mail: loumq68128@sina.com E-mail:loumq68128@sina.com

Abstract: The Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway plays a central important role during embryo development of vertebrate, which participates in regulation of multiplebasic life processes including cell proliferation, differentiation and tissue patterning. In normal adult physiology, the pathway is implicated in stem cell maintenance, tissue repair and regeneration. By now, more and more researches have been indicated that the Hh signaling pathway is related to the tumor growth promoting and survival capabilities.