WNT8B and -9B promote the survival and dissemination of dormant ovarian cancer cells
Komila Zakirova, Daniel T. Passos, Chad Kelawan, Michael V. Roes, Rizwan Tahir, Malcolm Hill, Seung J. Kim, Matthew J. Cecchini, Marco Mura, Trevor G. Shepherd, Pirunthan Perampalam, James I. MacDonald, Frederick A. Dick
This study identifies WNT8B and WNT9B as critical for ovarian cancer cell survival and dissemination during dormancy, showing their inhibition could improve treatment outcomes.
bioRxiv · Aug 11, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology