Author:
Zhang Gloria,Michener Chad M.,Yang Bin
Abstract
The Wnt signaling pathway is important in the normal development and regulation of ovarian follicles throughout the lifecycle of females. Dysregulation of the Wnt signaling pathway, genetically or epigenetically, with subsequent activation of β-catenin has been implicated in tumorigenesis of a spectrum of ovarian neoplasms, from benign to malignant. We review the recent findings of the Wnt signaling pathway involved in regulating normal physiologic processes of the ovarian follicle cycle. We also review the β-catenin mutations in a family of low-grade ovarian stromal tumors, focusing on characterizing their shared morphological features and the utility of immunohistochemistry of β-catenin in facilitating the accurate diagnosis of these ovarian stromal tumors. The Wnt signaling pathway is one of the most critical mechanisms in regulating cell proliferation, differentiation, and morphogenesis. The Wnt signaling pathway comprises a diverse group of glycoproteins that serve as ligands and bind to transmembrane Frizzled family receptors. The ligand-receptor interactions activate the pathway and govern the downstream signaling cascades, ultimately affecting the transcriptional control of the cellular cytoskeleton, organelle dynamics, epithelial-mesenchymal interaction, and tissue remodeling in the ovary. Wnt signaling consists of two major pathways: a canonical pathway that is β-catenin-dependent and a non-canonical Wnt pathway that is β-catenin-independent. Canonical Wnt signaling is governed by the interaction of β-catenin with other molecules to regulate cellular decisions related to proliferation and differentiation. Recent studies have demonstrated that the Wnt signaling pathway plays important roles in the development and regulation of ovarian folliculogenesis and oogenesis.
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