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Hedgehog: functions and mechanisms

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Varjosalo, Markku, Taipale, Jussi·2008·Genes & Development

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The Hedgehog (Hh) family of proteins control cell growth, survival, and fate, and pattern almost every aspect of the vertebrate body plan. The use of a single morphogen for such a wide variety of functions is possible because cellular responses to Hh depend on the type of responding cell, the dose of Hh received, and the time cells are exposed to Hh. The Hh gradient is shaped by several proteins that are specifically required for Hh processing, secretion, and transport through tissues. The mechanism of cellular response, in turn, incorporates multiple feedback loops that fine-tune the level of signal sensed by the responding cells. Germline mutations that subtly affect Hh pathway activity are associated with developmental disorders, whereas somatic mutations activating the pathway have been linked to multiple forms of human cancer. This review focuses broadly on our current understanding of Hh signaling, from mechanisms of action to cellular and developmental functions. In addition, we review the role of Hh in the pathogenesis of human disease and the possibilities for therapeutic intervention.

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  • In mammals, the canonical Shh signaling pathway requires primary cilia.

    “In mammals, this canonical Shh signaling pathway requires primary cilia [25, 29–34].”

    From Amyloid-β interrupts canonical Sonic hedgehog signaling by distorting primary cilia structure (2018) · cites this paper as [25]

    In “Divergence of pathway components and mechanisms” (page not supplied), the paper says mammalian Hh signaling depends on components involved in forming primary cilia. It also says those components might be needed for another microtubule-linked process and that whether ciliary localization is required remains unresolved. Thus, the source does not establish the categorical claim that the pathway requires primary cilia themselves. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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  • The canonical Shh signaling cascade relies on the primary cilium for signal transduction.

    “The canonical Shh signaling cascade relies on the primary cilium for signal transduction [25, 29–34].”

    From Amyloid-β interrupts canonical Sonic hedgehog signaling by distorting primary cilia structure (2018) · cites this paper as [25]

    The “Divergence of pathway components and mechanisms” section says mammalian Hh signaling depends on components involved in forming primary cilia. It also explicitly says that whether localization to cilia is required for signaling remains to be established, so the categorical claim that the cascade relies on the primary cilium overstates the paper. Page numbers were not provided in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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  • The Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in development and neurogenesis.

    “The Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway is best known for its pivotal role in development and neurogenesis [23–28].”
  • Shh showed highest expression in the notochord (cluster 30), together with Ntn1, Slit1, and Spon1.

    “we detect the highest expression of sonic hedgehog (Shh)28 in the notochord (cluster 30), together with Ntn1, Slit1, and Spon1”

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Authors
Varjosalo, M., & Taipale, J.
Affiliations
University of Helsinki (FI)
Venue
Genes & Development
Published
2008-09-15
Volume
22
Issue
18
Pages
2454-2472
ISSN
  • 0890-9369 (ISSN-L)
  • 1549-5477
OpenAlex
W2107394975
Cited by
1,217
References
271
Citations by year
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Type
posted content
Language
en
Open access
Licence
other-oa
Locations
  • Genes & Development (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
Funders
Academy of Finland
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Studies
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Hippo pathway signaling and YAP/TAZ
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
Keywords
Hedgehog signaling, Hedgehog proteins, morphogen gradients, cell fate specification, cell growth and survival, feedback loops, germline mutations, developmental disorders, somatic mutations, cancer, therapeutic interventions
MeSH terms
Animals, Cell Division, Cell Survival, Humans, Cell Lineage, Body Patterning, Hedgehog Proteins

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