Epigenetic Downregulation and Growth Inhibition of IGFBP7 in Gastric Cancer

Document Type : Research Articles

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1 Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

2 Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

3 Department of Anatomy, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Background: Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) has been found to be a tumor suppressor
in several human cancers, but the role of IGFBP7 in gastric cancer has not yet been fully investigated. Herein, we
examined the epigenetic downregulation of IGFBP7 expression in gastric cancer. Methods: Expression and methylation
of IGFBP7 in gastric cancer cells and primary gastric cancer patients were determined using qRT-PCR, western blot,
immunohistochemistry, and methylation specific-PCR, respectively. The effects of IGFBP7 on gastric cancer cells
were investigated by various experimental conditions, such as proliferation, colony formation, apoptosis, invasion,
and migration assay. Results: IGFBP7 methylation was inversely correlated with IGFBP7 expression in gastric
cancer. Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that IGFBP7 expression and tumor stage were independent
prognostic factors. IGFBP7 knockdown increased gastric cancer cell growth, invasion, and migration, whereas IGFBP7
overexpression in gastric cancer cells induced cell growth inhibition and apoptosis. Conclusion: Our data suggest that
IGFBP7 functions as a tumor suppressor in gastric cancer via an epigenetic pathway.

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
Volume 19, Issue 3
March 2018
Pages 667-675

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  • Receive Date: 28 April 2017
  • Revise Date: 12 February 2018
  • Accept Date: 19 January 2018

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