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MFAP2 promotes epithelial?mesenchymal transition in gastric cancer cells by activating TGF-?/SMAD2/3 signaling pathway #MMPMID30034240
Wang JK; Wang WJ; Cai HY; Du BB; Mai P; Zhang LJ; Ma W; Hu YG; Feng SF; Miao GY
Onco Targets Ther 2018[]; 11 (ä): 4001-17 PMID30034240show ga
Introduction: Microfibril-associated protein 2 (MFAP2) is an extracellular matrix protein that interacts with fibrillin to modulate the function of microfibrils. MFAP2 has been reported to play a significant role in obesity, diabetes, and osteopenia, and has been shown to be upregulated in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. However, the molecular function and prognostic value of MFAP2 have never been reported in gastric cancer (GC) or any other tumors. Methods: The current study investigated the expression patterns, prognostic significance, functional role, and possible mechanisms of MFAP2 in GC. Results: We demonstrated that MFAP2 was overexpressed in GC tissues, and its overexpression was significantly correlated with poor overall and disease-free survival in patients with GC. Moreover, we found that MFAP2 promoted the proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial?mesenchymal transition (EMT) phenotype in GC cells. MFAP2 might modulate EMT of GC cells by activating the TGF-?/SMAD2/3 signaling pathway. Conclusion: These findings provide novel evidence that MFAP2 plays a crucial role in the progression of GC. Therefore, MFAP2 may be a promising prognostic marker and a potent anticancer agent.