Wnt-3a: Proteins and Enzymes

Wnt-3a is a secreted protein that is necessary for proper embryonic development of the hippocampus, anterior-posterior patterning, somite development, and tailbud formation. It also promotes self-renewal of hematopoietic stem cells, neural stem cells, and embryonic stem cells. The post-translational glycosylation and acylation of Wnts are essential for their efficient secretion and biological activity, respectively. Wnts bind to the cell surface Frizzled family receptors in conjunction with ...