MeSH definition : A Wnt protein and ligand for FRIZZLED RECEPTORS that may function as an inhibitor
or activator of the WNT SIGNALING PATHWAY. For example, it activates signaling in
the presence of Frizzled-4 but is inhibitory when coupled with ROR2 TYROSINE KINASE.
It is required for axis formation during EMBRYOGENESIS and inhibits the proliferation,
migration, and invasiveness of cancer cells.;
MeSH synonym : Wnt 5a Protein; Wingless-Type MMTV Integration Site Family, Member 5A; Wingless Type MMTV Integration Site Family, Member 5A; Wnt5a Protein;
A Wnt protein and ligand for FRIZZLED RECEPTORS that may function as an inhibitor
or activator of the WNT SIGNALING PATHWAY. For example, it activates signaling in
the presence of Frizzled-4 but is inhibitory when coupled with ROR2 TYROSINE KINASE.
It is required for axis formation during EMBRYOGENESIS and inhibits the proliferation,
migration, and invasiveness of cancer cells.