Smo Cancer Research Results

Smo, G-protein-coupled receptor-like 7-pass transmembrane protein Smoothened: Click to Expand ⟱
Source: CGL-Driver Genes
Type: HH Oncogene
Smoothened homolog (Drosophila)
SMO, or Smoothened, is a protein that plays a crucial role in the Hedgehog signaling pathway, which is important for cell growth, differentiation, and tissue patterning during embryonic development. Inhibitors of SMO, such as vismodegib and sonidegib, have been developed as targeted therapies for cancers associated with aberrant Hedgehog signaling.
SMO (Smoothened):
- A G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-like protein that is a critical component of the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway.
- Functions in transmitting the Hedgehog signal from the cell surface to intracellular effectors, culminating in changes in gene expression.
Aberrant Activation of the Hedgehog Pathway:
- In many cancers, mutations or dysregulations in pathway components lead to ligand-independent or ligand-dependent activation of SMO.
- This inappropriate activation can result in enhanced cell proliferation, survival, and stem cell-like
Several cancers exhibit overexpression of SMO or activating mutations leading to Hedgehog pathway activation.
Smoothened (SMO) is a critical mediator of the Hedgehog signaling pathway, with aberrant activation contributing to tumor growth, progression, and resistance to therapy. High expression or activating mutations in SMO are linked with a poor prognosis in certain cancer types, particularly in cancers that are dependent on Hedgehog pathway signaling such as basal cell carcinoma and medulloblastoma. By targeting SMO with specific inhibitors, researchers and clinicians are addressing one of the key drivers of tumorigenesis in these settings.
MB, Medulloblastoma: Click to Expand ⟱
Medulloblastoma is an aggressive primary brain tumor that arises in the cerebellum of children and young adults.
Activation of these three pathways Akt/NF-kB, Shh, and Wnt/b-catenin converge in the upregulation of C-myc, N-myc, and Cyclin D1, three oncoproteins that play key roles in the development of medulloblastomas. High levels of these three oncoproteins were considered to be bad prognosis because they are related to unfavorable therapeutic outcome.
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
7- BBR,    Berberine, a natural compound, suppresses Hedgehog signaling pathway activity and cancer growth
- vitro+vivo, MB, LS174T
HH↓, Gli1∅, PTCH1↓, Smo↓, TumCG↓,
107- SS,    Saikosaponin B1 and Saikosaponin D inhibit tumor growth in medulloblastoma allograft mice via inhibiting the Hedgehog signaling pathway
- vitro+vivo, MB, LS174T
HH↓, Smo↓, Gli↓, Gli1↓, PTCH1↓, TumCG↓,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 2 of 2

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 2

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

Gli↓, 1,   Gli1↓, 1,   Gli1∅, 1,   HH↓, 2,   PTCH1↓, 2,   Smo↓, 2,   TumCG↓, 2,  
Total Targets: 7

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: Smo, G-protein-coupled receptor-like 7-pass transmembrane protein Smoothened
Query results interpretion may depend on "conditions" listed in the research papers.
Such Conditions may include : 
  -low or high Dose
  -format for product, such as nano of lipid formations
  -different cell line effects
  -synergies with other products 
  -if effect was for normal or cancerous cells

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