FZD5

Receptor for Wnt proteins. Functions in the canonical Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. In vitro activates WNT2, WNT10B, WNT5A, but not WNT2B or WNT4 signaling (By similarity). In neurons, activation by WNT7A promotes formation of synapses. May be involved in transduction and intercellular transmission of polarity information during tissue morphogenesis and/or in differentiated tissues (Probable). Plays a role in yolk sac angiogenesis and in placental vascularization (By similarity). Plays a role in ocular development..

Function from UniProtKB (Q13467), read 2026-09-23. CC BY 4.0.