The role of Src homology 2 containing protein tyrosine phosphatase 2 in vascular smooth muscle cell migration and proliferation.
Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) perform essential smooth muscle contractile and synthetic functions including migration, differentiation and proliferation under physiological and pathological conditions. In response to pathological stimuli, VMSCs undergo phenotypic change resulting in abnormal migration and proliferation, which may contribute to a "pathogenesis-like" atherosclerosis. Intracellular signaling mechanisms governing this phenotypic switch are of great significance not only for better understanding of atherosclerotic plaque formation but also for strategy for pertinent therapeutic remedies. Src Homology 2 Containing Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 2 (SHP2) is a ubiquitous tyrosine phosphatase containing Src Homology 2 domains which plays major biological functions in response to various growth factors, hormones or cytokines. In particular, SHP2 is implicated in cell signaling pathways controlling cell cycle progression, growth and migration. In this review we will mainly discuss the recent literature demonstrating the role of SHP2 in VSMC migration and proliferation.
Kandadi
Machender R
MR
Center for Cardiovascular Research and Alternative Medicine, University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences, Laramie, 82071, USA.
Stratton
Matthew S
MS
Ren
Jun
J
D002465:Cell Movement; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D006801:Humans; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / Q000502:physiology*; D032389:Myocytes, Smooth Muscle / Q000502:physiology*; D055765:Shc Signaling Adaptor Proteins / Q000502:physiology*; D015398:Signal Transduction; D018909:src Homology Domains
D055765:Shc Signaling Adaptor Proteins