Human Gene Set: CAVARD_LIVER_CANCER_MALIGNANT_VS_BENIGN


Standard name CAVARD_LIVER_CANCER_MALIGNANT_VS_BENIGN
Systematic name M9719
Brief description Genes identified by subtractive hybridization comparing malignant and benign components of a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a pre-existing liver adenoma in a morphologically normal liver.
Full description or abstract The Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway is activated in many human hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC). We tried to identify the genes involved in carcinogenesis and progression of HCC with beta-catenin mutations. We used PCR-based subtractive hybridization to compare gene expression between malignant and benign components of a human HCC occurring in pre-existing adenoma activated for beta-catenin. Two of the genes identified belong to the Regenerating gene (REG) family. They encode the Regenerating islet-derived 3 alpha (REG3A/HIP/PAP/REG-III) and 1 alpha (REG1A) proteins, both involved in liver and pancreatic regeneration and proliferation. Using siRNA directed against beta-catenin, we demonstrated that REG3A is a target of beta-catenin signaling in Huh7 hepatoma cells. The upregulation of REG3A and REG1A expression is significantly correlated to the beta-catenin status in 42 HCC and 28 hepatoblastomas characterized for their beta-catenin status. Thus, we report strong evidence that both genes are downstream targets of the Wnt pathway during liver tumorigenesis.
Collection C2: Curated
      CGP: Chemical and Genetic Perturbations
Source publication Pubmed 16314847   Authors: Cavard C,Terris B,Grimber G,Christa L,Audard V,Radenen-Bussiere B,Simon MT,Renard CA,Buendia MA,Perret C
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