Research progress on the molecular regulation mechanism and clinical value of hedgehog-interacting protein in tumor / 复旦学报（医学版）

ABSTRACT

HHIP gene encoded human hedgehog-interacting protein,locating on chromosome 4q31.21-31.3.As an endogenous antagonist of Hedgehog(Hh)signaling pathway,HHIP inhibits the activation of Hh signaling pathway.In human cancers,the Hh signaling pathway has always been abnormally activated,and HHIP expression is generally down-regulated in most types of tumor tissues.The expression level of HHIP is positively correlated with overall survival of tumor patients,which is expected to be used as an independent prognostic marker.This review focused on the progress of HHIP research regarding its biological function,mechanism,and clinical value in tumor.