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ReviewJournal of Zhejiang University. Science. B2025

Roles of Wnt ligands and receptors in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Muhammad Tufail, Caiyun He, Canhua Jiang, Ning Li

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Review in Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Muhammad TufailDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
Caiyun HeDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
Canhua JiangDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
Ning LiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China. liningoms@csu.edu.cn.

Funding

the Central South University Research Program of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies 2023QYJC038the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China 82170974
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) poses significant challenges in terms of diagnosis and treatment, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Emerging evidence highlights the critical involvement of Wingless/Int-1 (Wnt) ligands and receptors in OSCC pathogenesis. Dysregulated Wnt signaling pathways contribute to tumor initiation, progression, and therapy resistance by promoting cellular proliferation, epithelial‒mesenchymal transition (EMT), and the maintenance of cancer stem cells (CSCs). Targeting Wnt signaling presents a promising therapeutic avenue, yet its complex interplay with other signaling pathways requires a deeper understanding to implement effective intervention. This study sheds light on the current knowledge of the roles of Wnt ligands and receptors in OSCC, emphasizing their potential as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Future research directions involve elucidating context-specific Wnt signaling dynamics and exploring combination therapies to improve clinical outcomes for OSCC patients.

Indexed as

Carcinoma, Squamous CellMouth NeoplasmsWnt ProteinsWnt Signaling PathwayAnimalsEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionHumansLigandsNeoplastic Stem CellsLigandsWnt ProteinsMolecular mechanismOral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)Therapeutic targetTumorigenesisWingless/Int-1 (Wnt) signaling

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PMID41657063
PMCPMC12885610

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