Advances in targeting the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway in cancer.
Title | Advances in targeting the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway in cancer. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2022 |
Authors | Chatterjee A, Paul S, Bisht B, Bhattacharya S, Sivasubramaniam S, Paul MK |
Journal | Drug Discov Today |
Volume | 27 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 82-101 |
Date Published | 2022 Jan |
ISSN | 1878-5832 |
Keywords | Biological Products, Drug Design, Humans, Molecular Targeted Therapy, Neoplasms, Wnt Signaling Pathway |
Abstract | WNT/β-catenin signaling orchestrates various physiological processes, including embryonic development, growth, tissue homeostasis, and regeneration. Abnormal WNT/β-catenin signaling is associated with various cancers and its inhibition has shown effective antitumor responses. In this review, we discuss the pathway, potential targets for the development of WNT/β-catenin inhibitors, available inhibitors, and their specific molecular interactions with the target proteins. We also discuss inhibitors that are in clinical trials and describe potential new avenues for therapeutically targeting the WNT/β-catenin pathway. Furthermore, we introduce emerging strategies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools and technology-based actionable approaches, to translate WNT/β-catenin inhibitors to the clinic for cancer therapy. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.07.007 |
Alternate Journal | Drug Discov Today |
PubMed ID | 34252612 |