| 2026 |
Wnt stimulation triggers CK1-mediated multiphosphorylation of DVL3 that induces an intramolecular conformational switch between the DEP domain and the adjacent disordered region (phospho-switch), which is mutually exclusive with Frizzled receptor association. Charge accumulation proximal to the DEP domain is required (but not sufficient) for Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Proximity interactomics confirmed FZD receptors as prominent effectors of this phospho-switch. |
DVL3 phospho-switch mutant panel, proximity interactomics (BioID), in vitro phosphorylation assays, electrostatic/structural analysis |
Science advances |
High |
42127203
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| 2025 |
Pathogenic DVL3 frameshifting variants (novel basic C-terminus replacing ≥82 amino acids) fail to redistribute from cytoplasmic puncta to membrane upon WNT stimulation and fail to activate canonical WNT/β-catenin signaling (TOPFlash assay). The mutant C-terminal tail interferes with CSNK1E-induced phosphorylation of DVL3, providing a mechanism for impaired WNT response. |
Immunocytochemistry (localization), TOPFlash reporter assay (canonical WNT activation), transfection of WT vs. frameshift vs. truncated DVL1-3 constructs, in vitro phosphorylation assay |
bioRxivpreprint |
High |
bio_10.1101_2025.08.02.668297
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| 2012 |
DVL3 translocates IPMK (inositol polyphosphate multikinase) to the cell membrane upon Wnt3a stimulation. This requires the PDZ domain and the C-terminal proline-rich tail of DVL3. Membrane translocation of IPMK is obligate for its function in Wnt signaling, and a deletion mutant of IPMK lacking the NH2-terminal variable region fails to translocate and cannot propagate canonical Wnt signaling. |
Co-immunoprecipitation, domain deletion mutants, cellular fractionation/imaging, Wnt3a stimulation assays |
Cellular signalling |
Medium |
22940627
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| 2024 |
WNT5B binding to FZD3 recruits DVL3 to the plasma membrane for phosphorylation in a WNT5B-dependent manner, and the DEP domain of DVL3 is required for this recruitment. DVL3 then activates RAC1 and downstream JNK signaling (non-canonical WNT/PCP pathway) in non-small cell lung cancer cells. Deletion of the DEP domain of DVL3 abrogated these effects. |
Co-immunoprecipitation (WNT5B-FZD3-DVL3 complex), domain deletion mutants (DEP domain), knockdown/overexpression, membrane fractionation, JNK/RAC1 activation assays |
Cellular signalling |
Medium |
39094673
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| 2016 |
ALFY (an autophagy scaffold protein) specifically removes aggregates of DVL3, but not DVL1 or DVL2, via autophagy-dependent degradation, thereby attenuating canonical Wnt signaling. Loss of ALFY function leads to DVL3 aggregate accumulation and increased Wnt signaling, contributing to brain size determination. |
Genetic linkage/exome sequencing (human microcephaly), Drosophila transgenic model, molecular biology (autophagy inhibition, aggregate analysis), isoform-specific knockdowns |
PLoS genetics |
High |
27008544
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| 2014 |
DVL3 is present in an adaptor complex that links IGFIR to RAS signaling, including Shc, Grb2, SOS, and the tumor suppressor DAB2. DVL3 blockade (genetic or pharmacologic) enhances MEK-ERK activation and sensitizes cells to IGFIR inhibition. Dual DVL3 and DAB2 blockade synergizes in activating ERKs, indicating a non-redundant role for DVL3 in the Shc-Grb2-SOS complex. |
Genetic screen, Co-immunoprecipitation (DVL3-Shc-Grb2-SOS-DAB2 complex), siRNA knockdown, in vivo xenograft, MEK-ERK activation assays |
Cancer research |
High |
25168481
|
| 2011 |
Dvl-3 regulates both GSK-3 phosphorylation state and β-catenin levels downstream of the dopamine D2 receptor (D2DR) in rat brain. Altering Dvl-3 levels in SH-SY5Y cells changes Akt activity and the Wnt pathway similar to D2DR manipulation. Co-immunoprecipitation revealed association between GSK-3 and the D2DR complex that was altered by D2DR agonist/antagonist treatment. |
Co-immunoprecipitation (GSK-3/D2DR complex), Western blotting, in vitro manipulation of Dvl-3 in SH-SY5Y cells, pharmacological (raclopride, quinpirole) treatment |
The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology |
Medium |
21777508
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| 2019 |
DVL3 knockdown in rat Sertoli cells disrupts actin- and microtubule-based cytoskeleton organization, impairing tight junction-permeability barrier function. In vivo Dvl1/2/3 triple knockdown caused spermatid polarity defects, defective spermatid adhesion and transport, and disruptive spatial expression of actin- and MT-regulatory proteins. |
RNAi knockdown (individual Dvl1, Dvl2, Dvl3 and triple knockdown), physiological/biochemical assays (TJ-permeability barrier), morphological analysis, in vivo testis knockdown |
Cell death & disease |
Medium |
30808893
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| 2019 |
TLR4 activation by LPS induces Wnt3a and DVL3 expression in primary monocytes. DVL3 acts downstream of Wnt3a to promote β-catenin accumulation and restrain NF-κB activity, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine production (IL-12, IL-6, TNFα). DVL3 siRNA silencing or Wnt3a inhibition significantly increases pro-inflammatory cytokine production and NF-κB P65 phosphorylation and DNA-binding activity. |
Gain- and loss-of-function (siRNA, ectopic expression of DVL3, GSK3β, β-catenin), ELISA, qRT-PCR, Western blot (signaling phosphorylation), murine endotoxin model (in vivo) |
Molecular immunology |
Medium |
31884387
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| 2018 |
DVL1 and DVL3 enter the nucleus and localize to at least two CYP19A1 (aromatase) promoters (pII and I.4) that drive overexpression in breast tumors, as well as a distal placental promoter (I.1). Loss-of-function of DVL-3 leads to differential changes in aromatase transcripts and estradiol (E2) production. |
Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) at CYP19A1 promoters, loss-of-function (DVL knockdown), aromatase transcript quantification, E2 production assay |
Oncotarget |
Medium |
30479694
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| 2022 |
DVL3 nuclear localization is required for its role in regulating proliferation in human myoblasts. DVL3 requires both the DIX and PDZ domains (unlike DVL1) for nuclear localization-dependent proliferation control. DVL1 and DVL3 regulate proliferation independently of markedly increased nuclear β-CATENIN translocation. |
Loss-of-function (knockdown), domain deletion/mutant constructs, nuclear localization imaging, proliferation assays in human myoblasts and rhabdomyosarcoma cells |
Scientific reports |
Medium |
35589804
|
| 2022 |
MEX3A (RNA-binding protein) physically interacts with DVL3 and stabilizes β-catenin in endometrial carcinoma cells, activating Wnt/β-catenin downstream target genes and promoting EMT. This interaction was validated by co-immunoprecipitation. |
Co-immunoprecipitation (MEX3A-DVL3), immunofluorescence, siRNA knockdown and overexpression, in vitro and in vivo assays |
International journal of molecular sciences |
Medium |
36614043
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| 2024 |
PNPO (pyridoxine-5'-phosphate oxidase) oxidizes DVL3 at Met282, leading to abnormal activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in multiple myeloma. Disrupting the PNPO-DVL3 interaction (by Eltrombopag) inhibits MM cell growth and reduces bone lesions. |
Chemical probe (celastrol) target identification, biochemical oxidation assay (DVL3 Met282 oxidation), Co-IP (PNPO-DVL3 interaction), mouse model, mutagenesis at critical PNPO sites |
Advanced science |
Medium |
39656865
|
| 2013 |
AMPK activators (metformin) reduce DVL3 protein levels through two mechanisms: inhibition of mTOR-dependent DVL3 protein synthesis via AMPK/mTOR signaling, and promotion of ubiquitin/proteasomal degradation of DVL3. In vivo ubiquitination assay confirmed metformin-induced DVL3 ubiquitination. Enforced DVL3 expression elevated β-catenin and augmented cervical cancer cell growth, confirming DVL3 as a positive Wnt/β-catenin regulator. |
Western blot, in vivo ubiquitination assay, proteasomal inhibitors (MG132, AM114), AMPK inhibitor (Compound C), overexpression/knockdown, xenograft |
PloS one |
Medium |
23301094
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| 2025 |
DVL3 (along with CTNNB1 and PTEN) converges on PBX1 as a downstream target regulating neural progenitor cell (NPC) proliferation. In isogenic iPSC-derived NPCs with DVL3 ASD-related variants, PBX1a overexpression rescued increased NPC proliferation, establishing DVL3 upstream of PBX1 in NPC proliferation control. |
Isogenic iPSC-derived 2D NPCs, genetic epistasis (PBX1a overexpression rescue), proliferation assays |
bioRxivpreprint |
Medium |
bio_10.1101_2025.03.12.642693
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| 2025 |
DVL3 proximity interactome (BioID) identified novel Wnt/PCP pathway components interacting with DVL3 in the cytoplasm. RAI14, EPHA2, and PHACTR4 were found as essential components connecting the PCP receptor complex to effector actomyosin. |
Proximity-dependent biotinylation (BioID) of DVL3 and other PCP components, zebrafish loss-of-function validation, subcellular compartment mapping |
bioRxivpreprint |
Medium |
bio_10.1101_2025.01.15.633117
|
| 1997 |
Human DVL3 (DVL-3) was cloned as a second human homolog of Drosophila Dishevelled. It encodes a 716 amino acid protein with 98% amino acid identity to mouse Dvl-3 and 49% to Drosophila Dsh. DVL-3 was mapped to chromosome 3q27. |
cDNA library screening, sequencing, chromosomal mapping, Northern blot expression analysis |
Biochemical and biophysical research communications |
High |
9344861
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| 2026 |
CCNL1 directly interacts with DVL3 (verified by Co-IP), and this interaction is negatively correlated with DVL3 levels. CCNL1 overexpression activates NF-κB signaling through its interaction with DVL3 and promotes the PI3K/AKT pathway in breast cancer cells. |
Co-immunoprecipitation (CCNL1-DVL3), Western blot, overexpression/knockdown, rescue assays |
Molecular carcinogenesis |
Low |
41632921
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