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Cell Physiological Phenomena > Signal Transduction > Hippo Signaling Pathway
Chemical Phenomena > Biochemical Phenomena > Signal Transduction > Hippo Signaling Pathway

Preferred term

Hippo Signaling Pathway  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Hippo Pathway
  • Hippo Signaling

Scope note

  • A signaling pathway that plays a key role in regulating tissue and organ growth. The name derives from the protein kinase Hippo (Hpo) found in DROSOPHILA; where mutations of the Hpo gene result in tissue overgrowth and the hippopotamus phenotype.

History note

  • 2022

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000090683

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