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The suppressive role of calcium sensing receptor in endometrial cancer
Xiaoyan Xin1, Xianqin Zeng1,2, Dilu Feng1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1277, Jiefang Avenue, Jiangan District, Wuhan, 430022, PR China.
Abstract:
Studies have shown that calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) is involved in the progressions of several human cancers. However, the role of CaSR in endometrial cancer remains unknown. This study provides a preliminary analysis of the CaSR effect on endometrial cancer development. Ectopic CaSR expression by lentiviral transfection (CaSR-OV) in Ishikawa cells significantly increased intracellular calcium ([Ca2+]i) levels and cell apoptosis. E-cadherin and β-catenin expression and complex formation at the membrane were increased in CaSR-OV Ishikawa cells relative to control Ishikawa cells (vector). Furthermore, CaSR-OV Ishikawa cells showed a reduced invasive potential, which was attributed to E-cadherin/β-catenin complex formation. Moreover, a reduction in CaSR expression in endometrial cancer relative to normal specimens was evident by immunohistochemistry and was positively associated with E-cadherin, but not β-catenin, expression. Furthermore, VEGFR3 was significantly down-regulated in CaSR-OV Ishikawa cells. Additionally, an immunohistochemical analysis showed that VEGFR3 was significantly increased in endometrial cancer compared with the normal endometrium and was inversely correlated with CaSR expression. However, the CaSR knockdown produced the opposite effects. These findings suggest an inhibitory role for CaSR in endometrial cancer. Therefore, reduced CaSR expression may be a suitable explanation and valuable predictor for endometrial cancer progression.
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