Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in glioma

J Neuroimmune Pharmacol. 2012 Dec;7(4):740-9. doi: 10.1007/s11481-012-9359-y. Epub 2012 Mar 28.

Abstract

Extensive data have shown that Wnt/beta-catenin signaling is associated with various disease pathologies, including an important role in tumorigenesis. Here, we review the regulation of Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in glioma, with particular focus on the expression signatures of the main components in Wnt/beta-catenin signaling, the role of key factors in Wnt/beta-catenin signaling, and crosstalk with other signaling pathways. Finally, we discuss the involvement of microRNAs in Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in glioma. This review reveals new insights into the role of Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in gliomagenesis, and highlights new therapeutic approaches for glioma, based on the modulation of the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology
  • Brain Neoplasms / physiopathology*
  • Glioma / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism
  • Receptor Cross-Talk / physiology
  • Signal Transduction / physiology*
  • Wnt Proteins / physiology
  • Wnt Signaling Pathway / physiology*
  • beta Catenin / physiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • MicroRNAs
  • Wnt Proteins
  • beta Catenin