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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > growth factors > wnt proteins
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > growth factors > wnt proteins
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > conjugated proteins > glycoproteins > wnt proteins
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > conjugated proteins > glycoproteins > wnt proteins
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > glycoconjugates > glycoproteins > wnt proteins
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > glycoconjugates > glycoproteins > wnt proteins
Preferred Term:

wnt proteins

Definition:
Wnt proteins are a large family of secreted glycoproteins that play essential roles in embryonic and fetal development, and tissue maintenance. They bind to frizzled receptors and act as paracrine protein factors to initiate a variety of signal transduction pathways. The canonical wnt signaling pathway stabilizes the transcriptional coactivator beta catenin.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
glycoproteins, growth factors
Entry Terms:
  • wnt factors
  • wingless type proteins
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/341523
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