The role of Sfrp and DKK proteins in cardiomyocyte development
Ying‐Chang Hsueh, Conrad P. Hodgkinson, José A. Gómez
Abstract
In this review, we summarize the role of Wnt proteins in cardiomyogenesis. More specifically, we focus on how the development of cardiomyocytes from precursor cells involves a complex interplay between Wnt canonical β-catenin signaling pathways and Wnt noncanonical signaling pathways involving PCP and JNK. We also describe recent literature which suggests that endogenous Wnt inhibitors such as the Sfrp and DKK proteins play important roles in regulating the cardiomyocyte differentiation.
Topics & Concepts
Wnt signaling pathwayCell biologyLRP6Signal transductionBiologyBeta-cateninEndogenyChemistryBiochemistryWnt/β-catenin signaling in development and cancerCongenital heart defects researchCancer-related gene regulation