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ReviewDiscover oncology2025

Recent advances in understanding the role of Wnt5a in prostate cancer and bone metastasis.

Qian-Yu Xie, Guang-Quan Zhao, Hao Tang, Qing-De Wa

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Review in Discover oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. Unleashing Wnts: Wnt Ligands Fuel Cancer Spread.Journal of cancer biology · 2025
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4 authors.

Qian-Yu XieDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Intersection of Xinpu Avenue and Xinlong Avenue in Xinpu New District, Zunyi, 563006, Guizhou Province, China.
Guang-Quan ZhaoDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Intersection of Xinpu Avenue and Xinlong Avenue in Xinpu New District, Zunyi, 563006, Guizhou Province, China.
Hao TangDepartment of Sports Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Intersection of Xinpu Avenue and Xinlong Avenue in Xinpu New District, Zunyi, 563006, Guizhou Province, China.
Qing-De WaDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Intersection of Xinpu Avenue and Xinlong Avenue in Xinpu New District, Zunyi, 563006, Guizhou Province, China. wqd887zsy@126.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in men, with a high propensity for bone metastasis that significantly impairs patient quality of life. The Wnt5a signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in the progression and metastasis of PCa. Wnt5a can act as both an oncogene and a tumor suppressor, highlighting its complex and context-dependent functions. In PCa, Wnt5a promotes tumor progression through mechanisms such as epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and interaction with androgen receptor (AR) signaling. Conversely, Wnt5a can induce dormancy in bone-metastatic PCa cells via the ROR2/SIAH2 axis, inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Understanding the dual roles of Wnt5a in PCa and bone metastasis is crucial for elucidating the underlying mechanisms of disease progression and identifying potential therapeutic targets. This review focuses on the current understanding of Wnt5a's role in PCa and bone metastasis, emphasizing its significance in tumor biology and clinical management.

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Bone metastasisMolecular mechanismProstate cancerSignalingWnt5a

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PMID40410628
PMCPMC12102018

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