Frontiers in Endocrinology (Sep 2023)

Research progress on the role of the Wnt signaling pathway in pituitary adenoma

  • Wencai Wang,
  • Luyao Ma,
  • Yongqiang Zhao,
  • Menghao Liu,
  • Wei Ye,
  • Xianfeng Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1216817
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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Pituitary adenoma (PA) is the third most common central nervous system tumor originating from the anterior pituitary, but its pathogenesis remains unclear. The Wnt signaling pathway is a conserved pathway involved in cell proliferation, Self-renewal of stem cells, and cell differentiation. It is related to the occurrence of various tumors, including PA. This article reviews the latest developments in Wnt pathway inhibitors and pathway-targeted drugs. It discusses the possibility of combining Wnt pathway inhibitors with immunotherapy to provide a theoretical basis for the combined treatment of PA.

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