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Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology 7/2023

08.08.2022 | Research

Effects and mechanisms of GSG2 in esophageal cancer progression

verfasst von: Chong Geng, Qiang Wang, Peng-Fei Xing, Min Wang, Shao-Dong Tong, Ju-Ying Zhou

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology | Ausgabe 7/2023

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Abstract

Background

Esophageal cancer was recognized as one of the malignant tumors with poor prognosis. Germ cell associated 2 (GSG2) has been reported to be of great significance in cell growth and tumor formation. This study aimed to investigate the biological function and molecular mechanism of GSG2 in esophageal cancer.

Methods

First, relationship between GSG2 expression and tumor characteristics in esophageal cancer patients was analyzed through immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. MTT assay, flow cytometry, cloning formation assay, wound-healing assay and Transwell assay were used to determine proliferation, apoptosis and migration of esophageal cancer cell with GSG2 knockdown in vitro. Expression of apoptosis related proteins and downstream pathway proteins after GSG2 knockdown were detected through Human Apoptosis Antibody Array and western blot analysis. The GSG2 knockdown function in vivo was explored through a xenograft tumor model.

Results

GSG2 was highly expressed in tumor tissues, which has clinical significance in predicting the malignant degree of patients with esophageal cancer. In addition, GSG2 knockdown significantly inhibited a variety of malignant biological behaviors of esophageal cancer cells, such as inhibiting proliferation, reducing colony formation, promoting apoptosis, hindering migration. The decrease of GSG2 expression in esophageal cancer cells can inhibit the xenograft tumor growth.

Conclusions

In conclusion, GSG2 was involved in esophageal cancer progression and development, which may provide an effective molecular target for the treatment of esophageal cancer in the future.
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Metadaten
Titel
Effects and mechanisms of GSG2 in esophageal cancer progression
verfasst von
Chong Geng
Qiang Wang
Peng-Fei Xing
Min Wang
Shao-Dong Tong
Ju-Ying Zhou
Publikationsdatum
08.08.2022
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology / Ausgabe 7/2023
Print ISSN: 0171-5216
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1335
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00432-022-04260-2

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