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Norrin-induced Frizzled4 endocytosis and endo-lysosomal trafficking control retinal angiogenesis and barrier function.
Nature communications - 4 Jul 2017
Zhang Chi, Lai Maria B, Khandan Lavan, Lee Lindsey A, Chen Zhe, Junge Harald J
Abstract excerpt
Angiogenesis and blood-brain barrier formation are required for normal central nervous system (CNS) function. Both processes are controlled by Wnt or Norrin (NDP) ligands, Frizzled (FZD) receptors, and β-catenin-dependent signalling in vascular endothelial cells. In the retina, FZD4 and the ligand NDP are critical mediators of signalling and are mutated in familial exudative vitreoretinopathy. Here, we report...
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