Consider this response: These proteins have been implicated in oncogenesis and in several developmental processes, including regulation of cell fate and patterning during embryogenesis.
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See the 2 person dialog: +What is the function of WNT16?. +WNT16 Protein Wnt-16 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the "WNT16" gene.. +Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?. +It has been proposed that stimulation of WNT16 expression in nearby normal cells is responsible for the development of chemotherapy-resistance in cancer cells.. +Is WNT16 related to any other genes?. +The WNT gene family consists of structurally related genes that encode secreted signaling proteins.. +What other roles do these genes play in the body?. +