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The PATCHED (Ptc) Gene. Brendan McQuellon. What is PATCH. Transmembrane surface receptor Binds ligands of Hedgehog(Hh) family. Weinberg, 2007. Normal Ptc Role. Controls cell fate by inhibiting Hh/Shh signaling Inhibits the transcription of Hh/Shh target genes Can regulate the cell cycle.
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The PATCHED (Ptc) Gene Brendan McQuellon
What is PATCH • Transmembrane surface receptor • Binds ligands of Hedgehog(Hh) family Weinberg, 2007
Normal Ptc Role • Controls cell fate by inhibiting Hh/Shh signaling • Inhibits the transcription of Hh/Shh target genes • Can regulate the cell cycle
Shh/Ptc/Gli pathway http://www.armchairempire.com/images/feature-articles/Weekly-Top-10/pub-crawl/sonic-hedgehog.jpg Weinberg, 2007
Shh/Ptc/Gli pathway http://www.armchairempire.com/images/feature-articles/Weekly-Top-10/pub-crawl/sonic-hedgehog.jpg Weinberg, 2007
Sonic hedgehog and Patched regulate neural development http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2007/03/basics_neurulation.php www.pressthebuttons.com/
Sonic hedgehog and Patched regulate neural development http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2007/03/basics_neurulation.php www.pressthebuttons.com/
Sonic hedgehog and Patched regulate neural development http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2007/03/basics_neurulation.php www.pressthebuttons.com/
Sonic hedgehog and Patched regulate neural development Goodrich et al, 2007 www.pressthebuttons.com/
How KO’s were made Goodrich et al., 1997
Heterozygous Mice Goodrich et at., 1997
Heterozygous Mice Goodrich et at., 1997
How does Ptc relate to cancer? • Gorlin Syndrome • Basal Cell Carcinomas • Medulloblastomas • Sporadic Instances • Ionizing Radiation http://www.medicalecology.org/images/atmosphere/skincancer1.gif
How does Ptc relate to cancer? • Meningiomas, Breast and Esophageal carcinomas • Shh/Ptc pathway hyperactive in many other cancers