Function and biological roles of the Dickkopf family of Wnt modulators
Niehrs C;;
Oncogene2006Vol. 25pp. -
204
c2006oncogenefunction
Abstract
Dickkopf (Dkk) genes comprise an evolutionary conserved small gene family of four members (Dkk1-4) and a unique Dkk3-related gene, Dkkl1 (soggy). They encode secreted proteins that typically antagonize Wnt/beta-catenin signaling, by inhibiting the Wnt coreceptors Lrp5 and 6. Additionally, Dkks are h …