Department of Biotechnology
inStem (Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine)

Advances in targeting the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway in cancer.

Publication Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

January 1, 2022

Journal

Drug discovery today

Volume/Issue

27/1

ISSN

1878-5832

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.

Alternate Journal

Drug Discov Today

PubMed ID

34252612

Authors

Avradip Chatterjee
Sayan Paul
Bharti Bisht
Shelley Bhattacharya
Sudhakar Sivasubramaniam
Manash K Paul

Keywords

Humans
Neoplasms
Wnt Signaling Pathway
Drug Design
Biological Products
Molecular Targeted Therapy