Wnt Signaling and Colorectal Cancer.

TitleWnt Signaling and Colorectal Cancer.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsSchatoff EM, Leach BI, Dow LE
JournalCurr Colorectal Cancer Rep
Volume13
Issue2
Pagination101-110
Date Published2017 Apr
ISSN1556-3790
Abstract

The WNT signaling pathway is a critical mediator of tissue homeostasis and repair, and frequently co-opted during tumor development. Almost all colorectal cancers (CRC) demonstrate hyperactivation of the WNT pathway, which in many cases is believed to be the initiating and driving event. In this short review, we provide a focused overview of recent developments in our understanding of the WNT pathway in CRC, describe new research tools that are enabling a deeper understanding of WNT biology, and outline ongoing efforts to target this pathway therapeutically.

DOI10.1007/s11888-017-0354-9
Alternate JournalCurr Colorectal Cancer Rep
PubMed ID28413363
PubMed Central IDPMC5391049
Grant ListK22 CA181280 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States
R01 CA195787 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States
T32 GM007739 / GM / NIGMS NIH HHS / United States

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