| Literature DB >> 26979081 |
Abigail K Suwala1, Allison Hanaford1, Ulf D Kahlert1, Jaroslaw Maciaczyk2.
Abstract
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most malignant brain tumor and has a dismal prognosis. Aberrant WNT signaling is known to promote glioma cell growth and dissemination and resistance to conventional radio- and chemotherapy. Moreover, a population of cancer stem-like cells that promote glioma growth and recurrence are strongly dependent on WNT signaling. Here, we discuss the role and mechanisms of aberrant canonical and noncanonical WNT signaling in GBM. We present current clinical approaches aimed at modulating WNT activity and evaluate their clinical perspective as a novel treatment option for GBM.Entities:
Keywords: Glioma; Inhibitors; Noncanonical WNT signaling; Prognostic markers; Small molecules; WNT
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26979081 DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlw013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neuropathol Exp Neurol ISSN: 0022-3069 Impact factor: 3.685