Adiponectin inhibits Wnt-dependent β-catenin accumulation and target-gene expression.
Adiponectin antagonizes Lrp6 phosphorylation.
Inhibition of Lrp6 phosphorylation is independent of adiponectin receptors, AdipoR1 and R2.
Ability adiponectin to inhibit β-catenin signaling has implications for its roles in tissue fibrosis and metabolic syndrome.