PAFAH1B2 is a HIF1a target gene and promotes metastasis in pancreatic cancer
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
Authors: Ma, Can; Guo, Yan; Zhang, Yan; Duo, Aixia; Jia, Yitao; Liu, Ci; Li, Binghui
Abstract
Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase IB subunit beta (PAFAH1B2) plays important roles in inflammation and anaphylaxis. However, its primary function in pancreatic cancer remains unclear. In the current study, we report that PAFAHIB2 is overexpressed in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and correlated inversely with patient survival. PAFAH1B2 overexpression induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT), migration and invasion in vitro and metastasis in vivo. Conversely, silencing PAFAH1B2 inhibited these aggressive phenotypes. Moreover, PAFAH1B2 overexpression in PDAC cells was directly mediated by HIF1a. PAFAH1B2 expression in PDAC clinical specimens correlated positively with HIF1a expression. Overall, our results defined PAFAHIB2 as a target gene of HIF1a and a critical driver of PDAC metastatic behaviors. (C) 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc.
HIF1A C1772T genetic variation is associated with the elevated risk of breast cancer among Asians: An updated meta-analysis
META GENE
Authors: Kancharla, Jyothsna; Dariya, Begum; Momin, Saimila; Prasad, Immadisetty Devi Vara; Bhaskar, L. V. K. S.; Bramhachari, Pallaval Veera; Alam, Afroz
Abstract
Breast cancer (BC) is considered to be one of the most malignant diseases. The microenvironment of BC is characterized as a hypoxic-like environment. Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) is activated during hypoxic conditions, which can be generated by the BC microenvironment. Previous studies showed the relation between HIF genetic variations and BC, but were not well characterized. The objective of this meta-analysis is to analyze the relation of the HIF1A C1772T with BC by reviewing and analyzing established studies. All the data was gathered from nine studies that focused on HIF1A C1772T and BC. The literature was retrieved from electronic databases such as Web of Science, PubMed and Embase. All of the statistical data was subjected to either a fixed or random effects model to calculate OR and 95% confidence interval of pooled studies. The data was then analyzed by using the MetaGenyo web tool. This study did not find evidence for publication bias. The outcomes of the present study showed that HIF1A gene C1772T variant is not correlated with the risk of BC. However, sub-group studies by origin implied that the probability of BC was both strongly correlated with the HIF1A C1772T variant and significantly elevated among Asians. In summary, this study suggests that the probability of BC associated with the HIF1A C1772T variant was significantly higher in Asians compared to Caucasians.