Hippo Pathway: Key to Unlocking Regenerative Therapies and Combating Age-Related Diseases

January 23, 2025
Hippo Pathway: Key to Unlocking Regenerative Therapies and Combating Age-Related Diseases
  • The Hippo pathway is a kinase cascade that interacts with various intracellular signals to regulate downstream transcription factors and maintain cellular homeostasis.

  • Recent findings suggest a correlation between the Hippo pathway and cellular senescence, which is crucial for maintaining tissue homeostasis.

  • Cellular senescence acts as a defense mechanism, promoting cell cycle arrest to protect against stress and damage while preventing aging-related diseases.

  • YAP and TAZ, factors associated with the Hippo pathway, are linked to the regulation of cellular senescence.

  • Researchers are studying the inhibition of the Hippo pathway as a potential basis for regenerative therapies.

  • These findings may pave the way for new tissue regeneration therapies and drugs aimed at rejuvenation.

  • However, aberrant activation of the Hippo pathway can cause significant stress, leading to diseases such as cancer and immune disorders.

  • Moreover, the accumulation of senescent cells can contribute to the progression of cancer and other age-related diseases.

  • This review highlights the relationship between aging and the Hippo pathway, providing insights into aging mechanisms and age-related disease development.

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