Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE14987: Expression data from ERBB2 over-expression and EGF stimulation in MCF10A cells GSE14988: Expression data from DHT stimulation vs. control in LNCaP cells Refer to individual Series
Project description:Mitotic arrest deficient 2 like 1 (MAD2L1) is a component of the mitotic spindle assembly checkpoint implicated in cancer cell proliferation and tumorigenesis. The functional role of MAD2L1 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been adequately investigated, especially in vivo. In the current manuscript, we sought to address the function of MAD2L1 in hepatocarcinogenesis. We found that MAD2L1 expression is upregulated in human HCCs, where its expression is associated with higher aggressive tumor grade, elevated proliferative activity, and poor prognosis. In human HCC cell lines, silencing of MAD2L1 led to decreased cell growth. RNAseq results demonstrated that silencing of MAD2L1 induces the expression of genes associated with cell cycle, DNA replication, and various cancer-related pathways, supporting the critical role of MAD2L1 during HCC growth and differentiation. In a c-MYC-induced mouse HCC model, we revealed an increased expression of Mad2l1. Furthermore, CRIPSR-based gene silencing of Mad2l1 prevented c-MYC-driven mouse liver development. Altogether, our study indicates that MAD2L1 plays a critical role in hepatocarcinogenesis, and MAD2L1 suppression might be a promising therapeutic approach for treating human HCC.
Project description:The HER2 (ERBB2) and MYC genes are commonly amplified genes in breast cancer, yet little is known about their molecular and clinical interaction. Using a novel chimeric mammary transgenic approach and in vitro models, we demonstrate markedly increased self renewal and tumour propagating capability of cells transformed with Her2 and c-Myc. Co-expression of both oncogenes in cultured cells led to a pronounced activation of a c-Myc transcriptional signature and acquisition of a self renewing phenotype independent of an EMT programme or regulation of cancer stem cell markers. We show that HER2 and c-MYC are frequently co-amplified in a clinical breast cancer cohort and that co-amplification is strongly associated with aggressive clinical behaviour and poor outcome. Lastly, we show that in patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy (but not targeted anti-HER2 therapy), MYC amplification is associated with a poor outcome in HER2+ breast cancer patients. These findings demonstrate the importance of molecular context in oncogenic transformation and acquisition of a malignant stem-like phenotype and have important diagnostic and therapeutic consequences for the clinical management of HER2+ breast cancer. Gene expression analysis of Her2, Myc, and Her2 + Myc over expression on MCF10A cells, with MCF10A vector control comparison
Project description:Cancer tissue specimens from ARID1Ahigh and good prognosis and ARID1Alow and poor prognosis of patients with advanced gastric cancer were extracted and analyzed.