NCIt definition : Human LATS1 wild-type allele is located within 6q24-q25.1 and is approximately 108
kb in length. This allele, which encodes serine/threonine-protein kinase LATS1 protein,
plays a role in cell cycle regulation and cytokinesis. Down-regulation of LATS1 gene
expression by promoter hypermethylation is associated with an aggressive phenotype
in breast cancer.;
NCIt note : The LATS1 gene is widely expressed in both fetal and adult tissues. Serine/threonine-protein
kinase LATS1 protein is a tumor suppressor protein that functions to maintain ploidy
by means of its action at the G1 tetraploidy checkpoint, negative regulation of the
G2/M transition and inhibition of mitotic progression. This protein also regulates
expression of the TP53 tumor suppressor gene.;