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September 16, 2025CellsOpen Access

Divergent Morphologies and Common Signaling Features of Active and Inactive Oncogenic RHOA Mutants in Yeast

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CWChenwei WangHarbin University of Science and TechnologySOShinsuke OhnukiThe University of TokyoASAnna SavchenkoMaastricht University Medical Centre

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This study demonstrates distinct morphological profiles in RHOA mutants in yeast, suggesting different cellular roles and implications for cancer research.

Key Points

  • RHOA mutants showed distinct morphological profiles, with gain-of-function and loss-of-function variants forming separate clusters.
  • All four oncogenic RHOA variants conferred myriocin resistance, activating the membrane stress response pathway.
  • Using high-dimensional image analysis, we quantified 501 morphological parameters to discern mutant phenotypes effectively.
  • This systematic dissection of RHOA mutants in yeast highlights the importance of morphology-based approaches in understanding oncogenesis.

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Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d454bb31b076d99fa59f09https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14181439
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