Drugging Wnt signalling in cancer

EMBO J. 2012 Jun 13;31(12):2737-46. doi: 10.1038/emboj.2012.126. Epub 2012 May 22.

Abstract

Aberrant regulation of the Wnt signalling pathway has emerged as a prevalent theme in cancer biology. This chapter summarizes the research that provides a proof of concept for inhibiting Wnt signalling in cancer, the potential means by which this could be achieved, and some recent advances towards this goal. A brief discussion of molecular diagnostics and possible safety concerns is also provided.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / physiopathology*
  • Wnt Signaling Pathway*