Wnt lipid modifications: not as saturated as we thought

Dev Cell. 2006 Dec;11(6):751-2. doi: 10.1016/j.devcel.2006.11.007.

Abstract

In this issue of Developmental Cell, Takada et al. (2006) describe a novel lipid modification in Wnt3a. This exciting finding may prove pivotal in our attempts to decipher the mechanisms underlying Wnt secretion.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Animals
  • Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated / metabolism*
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational
  • Protein Transport*
  • Wnt Proteins / genetics
  • Wnt Proteins / metabolism*
  • Xenopus laevis / embryology
  • Xenopus laevis / genetics
  • Xenopus laevis / metabolism*

Substances

  • Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated
  • Wnt Proteins
  • palmitoleic acid