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11 July 2018 : Clinical Research  

Keratin 17 Promotes Lung Adenocarcinoma Progression by Enhancing Cell Proliferation and Invasion

Jianbo Liu1B, Lei Liu2C, Lina Cao2B, Qiang Wen34A*

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.909350

Med Sci Monit 2018; 24: CLR4782-4790

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) accounts for the majority of lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Keratin 17 (KRT17) was reported to promote the tumor development of skin tumor and oral cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression and function of KRT17 in LAC.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Immunohistochemical staining and quantitative PCR were performed to explore the expression of KRT17 in both LAC tissues and adjacent normal liver tissues. Chi-square test, univariate analysis, and multivariate analysis were conducted to statistically evaluate the clinical significance of KRT17 in LAC. Proliferation, migration, and invasion capacities of LAC cells were assessed after overexpression or silencing KRT17.

RESULTS: Both the RNA and protein levels of KRT17 were up-regulated in LAC tissues compared to normal lung tissues. High expression of KRT17 was correlated with advanced TNM stage and poor overall survival. Moreover, KRT17 was identified as a novel independent prognostic factor for LAC patients. Cellular studies showed that KRT17 can enhance the proliferation, migration, and invasion capacities of LAC cells, thereby promoting tumor progression.

CONCLUSIONS: High expression of KRT17 is frequent in LAC tissues, which promotes tumor proliferation and invasion, and is correlated with a poor overall survival. Targeting KRT17 may be a novel direction for LAC drug development.

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