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초록
영어
Beta-catenin (CTNNB1, catenin (cadherin-associated protein), beta 1) is involved in various biological processes, including embryogenesis, tumorigenesis, angiogenesis and progression of metastasis. CTNNB1, as a multifunctional and oncogenic protein, has important roles in adhesion between Sertoli cells through an N-cadherin- dependent manner and in various cancer types through its over-activation. In addition, CTNNB1 can interact with estrogen/estrogen receptor alpha complex, which regulates the transcription of WNT (wingless-type MMTV integration site family)/CTNNB1 target genes. Recently, we investigated the functional roles and expression pattern of CTNNB1 during the morphological changes of embryonic gonads of chickens and the estrogen-dependent regulation of CTNNB1 in oviduct development and potential functions as a biomarker of CTNNB1 in human epithelial ovarian cancer using the chicken as a biological research model. Therefore, in this review, we provide a new insight of potential role of CTNNB1 in the development of the female reproductive tract during early embryogenesis and ovarian carcinogenesis of laying hen models.
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INTRODUCTION
EMBRYONIC GONAD DEVELOPMENT
Mammalian Gonad Differentiation
Chicken Sex Differentiation
Avian Models
ESTROGEN ACTION IN THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Molecular Mechanisms of Estrogen
Regulation of CTNNB1 through Estrogen
Effects of Estrogen in the Oviducts of Avian Models
EPITHELIAL-DERIVED OVARIAN CANCER
General Characteristics
Classifications
Avian Models for Epithelial-Derived Ovarian Cancer
CONCLUSION
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