Abstract
Background: In many types of cancers zinc deficiency and overproduction of Hedgehog (Hh) ligand co-exist. Results: Zinc binds to the active site of the Hedgehog-intein (Hint) domain and inhibits Hh ligand production both in vitro and in cell culture. Conclusion: Zinc influences the Hh autoprocessing. Significance: This study uncovers a novel mechanistic link between zinc and the Hh signaling pathway.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 11591-11600 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
| Volume | 290 |
| Issue number | 18 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 1 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology