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.

Original languageEnglish
JournalDisease Models & Mechanisms
Volume10
Issue number10
Pages (from-to)1201-1209
Number of pages9
ISSN1754-8403
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

    Research areas

  • Cancer, Drosophila, Hippo pathway, Oncogenic cooperation, SWI/SNF, Yorkie

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