| Literature DB >> 27574551 |
Shihori Tanabe1, Kazuhiko Aoyagi1, Hiroshi Yokozaki1, Hiroki Sasaki1.
Abstract
Recent research has shown that the alteration of combinations in gene expression contributes to cellular phenotypic changes. Previously, it has been demonstrated that the combination of cadherin 1 and cadherin 2 expression can identify the diffuse-type and intestinal-type gastric cancers. Although the diffuse-type gastric cancer has been resistant to treatment, the precise mechanism and phenotypic involvement has not been revealed. It may be possible that stem cells transform into gastric cancer cells, possibly through the involvement of a molecule alteration and signaling mechanism. In this review article, we focus on the role of catenin beta 1 (CTNNB1 or β-catenin) and describe the regulation of CTNNB1 signaling in gastric cancer and stem cells.Entities:
Keywords: CTNNB1 signaling; Epithelial-mesenchymal transition; Gastric cancer; Stem cell; β-catenin
Year: 2016 PMID: 27574551 PMCID: PMC4980649 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i8.592
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastrointest Oncol