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ReviewMedComm2026

Wnt Signaling Pathway: Biological Function, Diseases, and Therapeutic Interventions.

Xiaoyu Jin, Jiahui Wang, Runyi Cao, Dongsheng Jiang

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Review in MedComm, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Xiaoyu JinPrecision Research Center For Refractory Diseases Shanghai General Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China.
Jiahui WangPrecision Research Center For Refractory Diseases Shanghai General Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China.
Runyi CaoPrecision Research Center For Refractory Diseases Shanghai General Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China.
Dongsheng JiangPrecision Research Center For Refractory Diseases Shanghai General Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0961-2671

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Wnt signaling pathway deeply participates in multiple physiological and pathological processes. Its activity is intricately regulated by a diverse network of modulators, reflecting the pathway's structural and functional complexity. Dysregulation of Wnt signaling leads to cellular dysfunction and is associated with a wide spectrum of diseases, among which tissue fibrosis represents a major pathological outcome, characterized by activation of myofibroblasts and subsequent excessive deposition of extracellular matrix in response to injury. Wnt signaling is a central driver of fibrotic progression across multiple tissues and organs; however, effective therapeutic strategies directly targeting Wnt signaling in fibrosis remain scarce. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of Wnt pathway components, regulatory mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches. We systematically examine how Wnt signaling governs both developmental processes and pathological conditions, with particular emphasis on its role in fibrosis while also extending discussion to other diseases. Special attention is devoted to the secreted frizzled-related proteins (SFRPs) family, soluble regulators with biphasic, context-dependent effects that are especially relevant in fibrosis. Finally, we summarize insights from preclinical and clinical studies, review advances and challenges in the development of small-molecule compounds targeting Wnt components, highlighting the vital role of SFRPs as promising targets for antifibrotic intervention.

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fibrosismyofibroblast activationsecreted frizzled‐related protein (SFRP)therapeutic targetingWnt signaling

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PMID41541657
PMCPMC12803509

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