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Transcription Factor HOXA9 is Linked to the Calcification and Invasion of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.


ABSTRACT: Calcification is important for the diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), a master transcription factor associated with osteogenic differentiation, is reportedly related to PTC calcification and invasiveness. However, its regulatory role in this process is somewhat uncharacterized. Here, we attempted to identify genes that regulate RUNX2 and clarify its function in PTC carcinogenesis and calcification. The expression of RUNX2-upstream genes was evaluated by real-time PCR in Nthy-Ori 3-1 normal thyroid cells and TPC1 and BHP10-3 PTC cell lines. Luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were performed with candidate genes after cloning the RUNX2 promoter. We found that RUNX2 promoter activity was enhanced by homeobox family A9 (HOXA9). Over-expression of HOXA9 was found to enhance alkaline phosphatase activity, mineralization, and in vitro tumour cell migration and invasion, whereas downregulation had the opposite effects. These results indicate that HOXA9, a positive regulator of RUNX2, can enhance calcification, migration, and invasion in PTC. Our data improve the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of microcalcification in PTC as well as tumorigenesis.

SUBMITTER: Jin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6494860 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Transcription Factor HOXA9 is Linked to the Calcification and Invasion of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.

Jin Yilan Y   Kim Hyeung Kyoo HK   Lee Jeonghun J   Soh Euy Young EY   Kim Jang-Hee JH   Song Insun I   Chung Yoon-Sok YS   Choi Yong Jun YJ  

Scientific reports 20190501 1


Calcification is important for the diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), a master transcription factor associated with osteogenic differentiation, is reportedly related to PTC calcification and invasiveness. However, its regulatory role in this process is somewhat uncharacterized. Here, we attempted to identify genes that regulate RUNX2 and clarify its function in PTC carcinogenesis and calcification. The expression of RUNX2-upstream genes w  ...[more]

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