Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in carcinogenesis and cancer therapy

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The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, encompassing development, tissue homeostasis, and cell proliferation. Under normal physiological conditions, the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is meticulously regulated. However, aberrant activation of this pathway and downstream target genes can occur due to mutations in key components of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, epigenetic modifications, and crosstalk with other signaling pathways. Consequently, these dysregulations contribute significantly to tumor initiation and progression. Therapies targeting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling transduction have exhibited promising prospects and potential for tumor treatment. An increasing number of medications targeting this pathway are continuously being developed and validated. This comprehensive review aims to summarize the latest advances in our understanding of the role played by the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in carcinogenesis and targeted therapy, providing valuable insights into acknowledging current opportunities and challenges associated with targeting this signaling pathway in cancer research and treatment.

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Song, P., Gao, Z., Bao, Y., Chen, L., Huang, Y., Liu, Y., … Wei, X. (2024, December 1). Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in carcinogenesis and cancer therapy. Journal of Hematology and Oncology. BioMed Central Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13045-024-01563-4

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