Does the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Play a Role in the Progression of Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 1171-1174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey A. Knauf
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Epidermal Growth

scholarly journals CLM3, a Multitarget Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor With Antiangiogenic Properties, Is Active Against Primary Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo

2014 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. E572-E581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Antonelli ◽  
Guido Bocci ◽  
Poupak Fallahi ◽  
Concettina La Motta ◽  
Silvia Martina Ferrari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Antiangiogenic Activity ◽  
Epidermal Growth

Context and Objective: We have studied the antitumor activity of a pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine compound (CLM3) proposed for a multiple signal transduction inhibition [including the RET tyrosine kinase, epidermal growth factor receptor, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor and with antiangiogenic activity] in primary anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) cells, in the human cell line 8305C (undifferentiated thyroid cancer), and in an ATC-cell line (AF). Design and Main Outcome Measures: CLM3 was tested in primary ATC cells at the concentrations of 5, 10, 30, and 50 μM; in 8305C cells, in AF cells, at 1, 5, 10, 30, 50, or 100 μM; and in AF cells in CD nu/nu mice. Results: CLM3 significantly inhibited the proliferation of 8305C and AF cells, also inducing apoptosis. A significant reduction of proliferation with CLM3 in ATC cells (P < .01, ANOVA) was shown. CLM3 increased the percentage of apoptotic ATC cells dose dependently (P < .001, ANOVA) and inhibited migration (P < .01) and invasion (P < .001). The AF cell line was injected sc in CD nu/nu mice, and tumor masses became detectable 15 days later. CLM3 (50 mg/kg per die) significantly inhibited tumor growth (starting 16 d after the beginning of treatment). CLM3 significantly decreased the VEGF-A expression and microvessel density in AF tumor tissues. Furthermore, CLM3 inhibited epidermal growth factor receptor, AKT, and ERK1/2 phosphorylation and down-regulated cyclin D1 in 8305C and AF cells. Conclusions: The antitumor and antiangiogenic activity of a pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine compound (CLM3) is very promising in anaplastic thyroid cancer, opening the way to a future clinical evaluation.

scholarly journals ciRS-7 Promotes the Proliferation and Migration of Papillary Thyroid Cancer by Negatively Regulating the miR-7/Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Axis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Jun-ya Han ◽  
Si Guo ◽  
Na Wei ◽  
Rui Xue ◽  
Wencai Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Papillary Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Papillary Thyroid ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
And Migration

Purpose. The incidence of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is increasing, and traditional diagnostic methods are unsatisfactory. Therefore, identifying novel prognostic markers is very important. ciRS-7 has been found to play an important role in many cancers, but its role in PTC has not been reported. This study was performed to evaluate the biological role and mechanism of ciRS-7 in PTC. Material and Methods. The expression of ciRS-7 in PTC tissues and the matched adjacent tissues was determined by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The PTC cell lines (TPC-1 and BCPAP) were used to evaluate the role of ciRS-7. ciRS-7-siRNA and overexpression plasmid were constructed and transfected into PTC cells. A CCK-8 assay and colony formation assay were performed to explore the effects of ciRS-7 on cell proliferation. Annexin V/PI staining and FACS detection were used to detect cell apoptosis. Wound healing assay was performed to detect cell migration. A transwell assay was conducted to explore the effects of ciRS-7 on invasion and migration. Western blotting was performed to evaluate protein expression. The luciferase reporter system was used to determine the underlying mechanism of miR-7. Result. ciRS-7 was highly expressed in PTC tissues and cell lines compared with the corresponding controls. In vitro study showed that ciRS-7 silencing suppressed proliferation, migration, and invasion of TPC-1 and BCPAP. Mechanistically, the effects of ciRS-7 on invasion and migration may be related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). ciRS-7 silencing could attenuate effects on PTC cells induced by miR-7 knockdown. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which was demonstrated to be a target of miR-7, decreased significantly in ciRS-7-siRNA PTC cells. Overexpression of EGFR also attenuated effects of PTC cells induced by silencing ciRS-7. Conclusion. ciRS-7 was significantly upregulated in PTC tissues, and it promoted the progression of PTC by regulating the miR-7/EGFR axis. ciRS-7 is a promising prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target in PTC.

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