Waif1/5T4 inhibits Wnt/β-catenin signaling and activates noncanonical Wnt pathways by modifying LRP6 subcellular localization.
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Kagermeier-Schenk, BWehner, D
Ozhan-Kizil, G
Yamamoto, H
Li, J
Kirchner, K
Hoffmann, C
Stern, Peter L
Kikuchi, A
Schambony, A
Weidinger, G
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Biotechnology Center and Center for Regenerative Therapies, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47, 01307 Dresden, Germany.Issue Date
2011-12-13
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Wnt proteins can activate distinct signaling pathways, but little is known about the mechanisms regulating pathway selection. Here we show that the metastasis-associated transmembrane protein Wnt-activated inhibitory factor 1 (Waif1/5T4) interferes with Wnt/β-catenin signaling and concomitantly activates noncanonical Wnt pathways. Waif1 inhibits β-catenin signaling in zebrafish and Xenopus embryos as well as in mammalian cells, and zebrafish waif1a acts as a direct feedback inhibitor of wnt8-mediated mesoderm and neuroectoderm patterning during zebrafish gastrulation. Waif1a binds to the Wnt coreceptor LRP6 and inhibits Wnt-induced LRP6 internalization into endocytic vesicles, a process that is required for pathway activation. Thus, Waif1a modifies Wnt/β-catenin signaling by regulating LRP6 subcellular localization. In addition, Waif1a enhances β-catenin-independent Wnt signaling in zebrafish embryos and Xenopus explants by promoting a noncanonical function of Dickkopf1. These results suggest that Waif1 modulates pathway selection in Wnt-receiving cells.Citation
Waif1/5T4 inhibits Wnt/β-catenin signaling and activates noncanonical Wnt pathways by modifying LRP6 subcellular localization. 2011, 21 (6):1129-43 Dev CellJournal
Developmental CellDOI
10.1016/j.devcel.2011.10.015PubMed ID
22100263Type
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1878-1551ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.devcel.2011.10.015
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