Re-Expression of AKAP12 Inhibits Progression and Metastasis Potential of Colorectal Carcinoma In Vivo and In Vitro
2011

AKAP12 Inhibits Colorectal Cancer Progression and Metastasis

Sample size: 10 publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Liu Weiwei, Guan Ming, Hu Tingting, Gu Xiaoye, Lu Yuan

Primary Institution: Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University

Hypothesis

Does the re-expression of AKAP12 inhibit the progression and metastasis of colorectal cancer?

Conclusion

AKAP12 plays an important role in suppressing tumor growth and metastasis in colorectal cancer.

Supporting Evidence

  • AKAP12 re-expression induced apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells.
  • Overexpression of AKAP12 reduced cell migration and invasion.
  • In vivo studies showed reduced tumor volume and metastasis in mice injected with AKAP12-expressing cells.

Takeaway

AKAP12 is like a superhero for cells that helps stop cancer from growing and spreading.

Methodology

The study involved overexpressing AKAP12 in colorectal cancer cells and assessing its effects on cell growth, migration, and tumor formation in mice.

Limitations

The study primarily used a single cell line, which may not fully represent the complexity of colorectal cancer.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.01

Statistical Significance

p<0.01

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0024015

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