Abstract

The nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), pits of the palms and soles, keratocysts of the jaw, and a variety of other tumors and developmental abnormalities. The NBCCS gene is located on chromosome 9q22.3; and both familial and sporadic BCCs display loss of heterozygosity for markers in this region. We have previously shown that the NBCCS gene is the human homolog of the Drosophila patched (PTC) gene. Patched is a segment polarity gene, essential for embryonic development. Single-stranded conformation polymorphism analysis and sequencing revealed mutations of PTC in patients with the syndrome and in familial and sporadic basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tumors. PATCHED is the receptor for the HEDGEHOG protein, a morphogen. HEDGEHOG binding releases PATCHED from repression of SMOOTHENED (SMO) a 7-transmembrane protein that initiates the signal. PATCHED is part of a complex feedback pathway in which

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Intramural Research (Z01)
Project #
1Z01BC005652-08
Application #
6160940
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (LGD)
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Project End
Budget Start
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Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
National Cancer Institute Division of Basic Sciences
Department
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Country
United States
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