Wnt/β-catenin signalling: function, biological mechanisms, and therapeutic opportunities

Autor: Jiaqi Liu, Qing Xiao, Jiani Xiao, Chenxi Niu, Yuanyuan Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Zhengwei Zhou, Guang Shu, Gang Yin
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-23 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2059-3635
DOI: 10.1038/s41392-021-00762-6
Popis: Abstract The Wnt/β-catenin pathway comprises a family of proteins that play critical roles in embryonic development and adult tissue homeostasis. The deregulation of Wnt/β-catenin signalling often leads to various serious diseases, including cancer and non-cancer diseases. Although many articles have reviewed Wnt/β-catenin from various aspects, a systematic review encompassing the origin, composition, function, and clinical trials of the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway in tumour and diseases is lacking. In this article, we comprehensively review the Wnt/β-catenin pathway from the above five aspects in combination with the latest research. Finally, we propose challenges and opportunities for the development of small-molecular compounds targeting the Wnt signalling pathway in disease treatment.
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