WNT Signaling as a Therapeutic Target for Glioblastoma

Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Aug 5;22(16):8428. doi: 10.3390/ijms22168428.

Abstract

The WNT (Wingless/Integrated) signaling pathway is implicated in various stages of glioblastoma, which is an aggressive brain tumor for which therapeutic options are limited. WNT has been recognized as a hallmark of therapeutic challenge due to its context-dependent role and critical function in healthy tissue homeostasis. In this review, we deeply scrutinize the WNT signaling pathway and its involvement in the genesis of glioblastoma as well as its acquired therapy resistance. We also provide an analysis of the WNT pathway in terms of its therapeutic importance in addition to an overview of the current targeted therapies under clinical investigation.

Keywords: WNT; beta-catenin; drug; glioblastoma; resistance; therapeutic.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Glioblastoma / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Wnt Signaling Pathway / genetics*