Time dependent expression and localization of connexin 32: implication in epithelial to mesenchymal transition of mammary epithelial MCF10A and triple negative breast cancer MDA MB 231 cells için kapak resmi
Time dependent expression and localization of connexin 32: implication in epithelial to mesenchymal transition of mammary epithelial MCF10A and triple negative breast cancer MDA MB 231 cells
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Time dependent expression and localization of connexin 32: implication in epithelial to mesenchymal transition of mammary epithelial MCF10A and triple negative breast cancer MDA MB 231 cells
Yazar:
Ünal, Yağmur Ceren, author.
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Özet:
Breast cancer is the most frequent and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. Epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) is critical driving force in metastasis. Connexins as a basic subunit of gap junctions indicate critical roles in regulation of EMT. In addition to Cx26 and Cx43, Cx32 is associated with breast cancer and elevated levels of Cx32 has been reported in lymph node metastasis compared to primary breast cancer while the role of Cx32 in breast cancer is still elusive. Here we aimed to shed light on the effect of Cx32 on breast cancer. Our study suggested that Cx32 acquired mesenchymal morphology and decreased proliferation in MCF10A cells but not in MDA MB 231 cells. To further elucidate whether Cx32 indicate these changes through EMT, EMT markers were examined and subsequently it was revealed that Cx32 expression was strongly correlated with increased E-cadherin and Vimentin in MCF10A cells while decreased E-cadherin and Snail in MDA MB 231 cells. Importantly majority of Cx32 did not localize to the plasma membrane and indicated dynamic changes in a day dependent manner in both MCF10A and MDA MB 231 cells. Moreover, day dependent expression and localization of Cx32 revealed strong correlation with Zeb2 expression in MCF10A cells. In conclusion, Cx32 indicated differential effects in regulation of EMT between MCF10A and MDA MB 231 cells. It was the first time that the role of Cx32 on EMT was investigated in breast cancer and differential localization of Cx32 was identified.
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Thesis (Master)--İzmir Institute of Technology: Molecular Biology and Genetics.

İzmir Institute of Technology: Molecular Biology and Genetics--Thesis (Master).
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