Author:
Yao Lihua,Zhong Xiaowu,Huang Guangcheng,Ma Qiang,Xu Lei,Xiao Hong,Guo Xiaolan
Abstract
Background:TP53 family members play an indispensable role in various human cancers, while the gene expression profiles, prognostic value, and potential mechanism in esophageal cancer (ESCA) are yet unclear.Methods: The expression and roles of TP53 family members in ESCA were investigated using the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Tumor Immune Estimation Resource (TIMER), Kaplan–Meier plotter, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), and UALCAN databases. The expression of TP53 between ESCA and the corresponding adjacent tissues was validated using qRT-PCR. Furthermore, the effects of TP53 on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cell migration and proliferation were examined using the Transwell assay, scratch test, and crystal violet assay. The correlation between TP53 and mTOR pathways was evaluated by Western blotting.Results: This study showed a correlation between high mRNA expression of TP53 members (TP53, TP63, and TP73) and clinical cancer stages and nodal metastasis status in ESCA patients. Moreover, the expression of TP53 was significantly associated with the overall survival (OS) of ESCA patients. Additional experiments verified that the mRNA of TP53 was upregulated in ESCC patients. Moreover, the downregulated expression of TP53 significantly retarded ESCC cell migration and proliferation and might activate the mTOR signaling pathway and inhibit TP53-dependent autophagy.Conclusion:TP53 has a prognostic value in ESCA and may be a leading factor in promoting ESCA pathogenesis.
Subject
Cell Biology,Developmental Biology
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