Wnt signaling: it gets more humorous with age

Curr Biol. 2007 Nov 6;17(21):R923-5. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2007.08.062.

Abstract

In addition to its myriad of contributions in development, disease and regeneration, recent research implicates the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling cascade in yet another biological process - aging. The latest role of Wnt uncovers new complexities and opportunities for modulating the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway in regenerative medicine.

MeSH terms

  • Aging / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Mice
  • Serum / chemistry
  • Signal Transduction*
  • Stem Cells
  • Wnt Proteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Wnt Proteins