Wingless-type frizzled protein receptor signaling and its putative role in human colon cancer

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作者
Uthoff, SMS [1 ]
Eichenberger, MR [1 ]
McAuliffe, TL [1 ]
Hamilton, CJ [1 ]
Galandiuk, S [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Louisville, Dept Surg, Digest Surg Res Lab, Sch Med, Louisville, KY 40292 USA
关键词
secreted apoptosis-related proteins; wingless-type proteins; frizzled receptor signaling; beta-catenin; adenomatous polyposis coli; T-cell factor/lymphoid-enhancing factor;
D O I
10.1002/mc.1039
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We wish to identify new candidate genes involved in the pathogenesis of human colon cancer to better understand the diversity of phenotype presentation that varies from individual to individual. Our working hypothesis is that genetic polymorphism of genes in the Wingless-type (Wnt) frizzled protein receptor pathway is associated with the susceptibility to develop colon cancer. The putative role of the Wnt pathway in sporadic human malignancy of the colon suggests involvement in inherited cancer as well. beta -catenin is the crucial messenger in frizzled receptor signaling, transmitting Wnt-ligand signals such as signals from secreted apoptosis-related proteins to the nucleus, it functions as a genome denunciator by initiating amplification of oncogenes. The net effect of beta -catenin depends on the magnitude of its accumulation in the cytoplasm and, therefore, upon expression profiles of genes in the Wnt pathway. We propose that Variations in allelic frequencies of genes involved in the beta -catenin cascade may either promote or impede malignant transformation of the colon. If certain polymorphisms in Wnt signaling through beta -catenin predispose to colon cancer, this might manifest as decreased binding affinity of proteins such as axin or the adenomatous polyposis coil protein to beta -catenin. Association studies are proposed to test the hypothesis, which could serve as an initial step toward understanding the complexity of tumor biology. The clinical rationale in unraveling the genetic susceptibility to cancer lies in identification of a subgroup of individuals who may benefit from beta -catenin targeting agents, which could potentially overcome this genetic instability. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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