Alias |
65 kDa Yes associated protein, 65 kDa Yes-associated protein, COB1, YAp 1, YAP 65, YAP, YAP1, YAP1, YAP2, YAP65, yes -associated protein delta, Yes associated protein 1 65kDa, Yes associated protein 1, Yes associated protein 2, yes associated protein beta |
Synonyms |
65 kDa Yes associated protein, 65 kDa Yes-associated protein, COB1, YAp 1, YAP 65, YAP, YAP1, YAP1, YAP2, YAP65, yes -associated protein delta, Yes associated protein 1 65kDa, Yes associated protein 1, Yes associated protein 2, yes associated protein beta, YKI, Yorkie homolog |
Background |
This gene encodes a downstream nuclear effector of the Hippo signaling pathway which is involved in development, growth, repair, and homeostasis. This gene is known to play a role in the development and progression of multiple cancers as a transcriptional regulator of this signaling pathway and may function as a potential target for cancer treatment. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. |