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Oncogenic STRAP regulates c-Jun stability and persistent migration

dc.creatorReiner, Jennifer Elisabeth
dc.date.accessioned2020-08-22T17:05:20Z
dc.date.available2013-06-30
dc.date.issued2011-06-30
dc.identifier.urihttps://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/etd-06132011-093332
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1803/12548
dc.description.abstractThe serine threonine kinase receptor-associated protein (STRAP) is a WD40 domain protein that regulates a wide array of biological processes. Previous reports suggest that STRAP possesses oncogenic characteristics and regulates signaling pathways associated with tumorigenesis. The aim of this dissertation was to investigate the functional role of STRAP in cellular proliferation and motility. I have shown that STRAP expression in fibroblasts promotes expression of the c-Jun proto-oncogene by inhibiting ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis. Stabilization of c-Jun was associated with increased expression of the AP-1 target gene, cyclin D1, and increased proliferation. These findings may suggest that STRAP-mediated AP-1 signaling can support tumor growth through cell autonomous and paracrine signaling. With respect to cellular motility, I have shown that STRAP appears to regulate persistent chemotaxis and tail formation during motility. Loss of STRAP expression was associated with increased cellular adhesion as well as alterations in the size and distribution of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) complexes. The results of this study suggest that STRAP promotes efficient chemotaxis through modulation of directionality and adhesion dynamics. Taken together, these studies provide insight into the potential mechanisms by which STRAP can promote tumor growth and metastasis.
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dc.subjectproliferation
dc.subjectubiquitylation
dc.subjectcancer
dc.subjectSTRAP
dc.subjectmotility
dc.titleOncogenic STRAP regulates c-Jun stability and persistent migration
dc.typedissertation
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPran Datta
dc.contributor.committeeMemberPierre Massion
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBrian Wadzinski
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thesis.degree.namePHD
thesis.degree.leveldissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineCancer Biology
thesis.degree.grantorVanderbilt University
local.embargo.terms2013-06-30
local.embargo.lift2013-06-30
dc.contributor.committeeChairAnn Richmond


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