MSLN

Gene

2 papers4 findings

HGNCNCBI GeneTaxon

  • 2 independent labs in 1 country
  • 1 finding against
  • Funders: National Cancer Institute and 6 more
  • Animals1
  • Cells1

Effects

3

Cellular senescence

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2 studies
  1. MSLN induces cellular senescence in mice.

    “Ductular proliferation and hepatocyte and cholangiocyte senescence were suppressed in Mdr2-/-Msln-/- and Mdr2-/-Muc16-/- mice”

    Animalsin Mdr2-/- miceliver

    Mesothelin/Mucin 16 Signaling in Activated Portal Fibroblasts Drives the Development of Cholestatic Fibrosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Aged Female Multidrug Resistance Protein 2 Knockout Mice

    Cellular and molecular gastroenterology and hepatologyApr 11, 2026

  2. MSLN inhibits cellular senescence in cells.

    “MSLN-deficient cells exhibited classic senescence features-growth arrest, an enlarged morphology, and elevated SA-β-gal activity.”

    CellsMSLN-deficient PDAC cells

    Mesothelin-Associated Anti-Senescence Through P53 in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

    CancersJun 19, 2025

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Cholestatic fibrosis

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1 study
  1. MSLN increases cholestatic fibrosis in mice.

    “Deletion of Msln or Muc16 ameliorated cholestatic fibrosis, inflammation and HCC in Mdr2-/-Msln-/- and Mdr2-/-Muc16-/- mice”

    Animalsin Mdr2-/- miceliver

    Mesothelin/Mucin 16 Signaling in Activated Portal Fibroblasts Drives the Development of Cholestatic Fibrosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Aged Female Multidrug Resistance Protein 2 Knockout Mice

    Cellular and molecular gastroenterology and hepatologyApr 11, 2026

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DNA damage response

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1 study
  1. MSLN inhibits DNA damage response in cells.

    “increased γH2AX levels, indicating the activation of the DNA damage response.”

    CellsMSLN-deficient PDAC cells

    Mesothelin-Associated Anti-Senescence Through P53 in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

    CancersJun 19, 2025

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