Upregulation of HYAL1 Expression in Breast Cancer Promoted Tumor Cell Proliferation, Migration, Invasion and Angiogenesis
2011

HYAL1 and Breast Cancer

Sample size: 20 publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Tan Jin-Xiang, Wang Xiao-Yi, Su Xin-Liang, Li Hong-Yuan, Shi Yuan, Wang Liang, Ren Guo-Sheng

Primary Institution: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

Hypothesis

Forcing HYAL1 expression in breast cancer cells promotes tumor progression.

Conclusion

Upregulation of HYAL1 in breast cancer cells enhances cell growth, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis.

Supporting Evidence

  • HYAL1 expression was found to be overexpressed in breast cancer tissues.
  • Breast cancer cells with higher HYAL1 expression showed significantly higher invasion ability.
  • Forcing HYAL1 expression in breast cancer cells promoted tumor growth in a mouse model.

Takeaway

This study found that a protein called HYAL1 helps breast cancer cells grow and spread more easily.

Methodology

The study involved transfecting breast cancer cells with a plasmid to force HYAL1 expression and assessing various tumor-related behaviors in vitro and in vivo.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.01

Statistical Significance

p<0.01

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0022836

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