Wnt-β-catenin in hepatobiliary homeostasis, injury, and repair

Hepatology. 2023 Dec 1;78(6):1907-1921. doi: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000000495. Epub 2023 May 30.

Abstract

Wnt-β-catenin signaling has emerged as an important regulatory pathway in the liver, playing key roles in zonation and mediating contextual hepatobiliary repair after injuries. In this review, we will address the major advances in understanding the role of Wnt signaling in hepatic zonation, regeneration, and cholestasis-induced injury. We will also touch on some important unanswered questions and discuss the relevance of modulating the pathway to provide therapies for complex liver pathologies that remain a continued unmet clinical need.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Homeostasis
  • Liver Regeneration
  • Liver* / pathology
  • Wnt Signaling Pathway
  • beta Catenin* / metabolism

Substances

  • beta Catenin