Yes Associated Protein (YAP) as a Prognostic Predictor in Oral Cancer: YAP in Oral Precancer and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Nandhakumar, Indumathi; Thayalan, Dineshkumar

ISBN 10: 6209363520 / ISBN 13: 9786209363528

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Yes Associated Protein (YAP) as a Prognostic Predictor in Oral Cancer: YAP in Oral Precancer and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6209363520
• ISBN 13: 9786209363528
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This study explores the expression of Yes-associated protein (YAP), a key effector of the Hippo pathway, across the spectrum of oral carcinogenesis. Using immunohistochemistry on ethically sourced samples of normal oral mucosa, leukoplakia, and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), we observed a clear, progressive rise in YAP staining from healthy tissue to dysplasia and finally to OSCC. Dysplastic lesions showed stepwise increases in YAP intensity correlating with severity, while OSCC displayed the highest expression. Both nuclear and cytoplasmic staining were evident, with nuclear positivity (>10%) highlighting YAP’s active transcriptional role in promoting cell growth and malignant transformation. These findings suggest that YAP is a significant biomarker and potential driver of oral cancer progression.