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APLNR promotes the progression of osteosarcoma by stimulating cell proliferation and invasion

Lei Cui1, Jing-Yuan Zhang2, Zhi-Peng Ren3

  • 1Departments of Ophthalmology Surgery.

Anti-Cancer Drugs
|March 29, 2019
PubMed

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Apelin receptor (APLNR) promotes osteosarcoma growth and spread. Targeting APLNR may offer a new therapeutic strategy for this aggressive bone cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • G-protein coupled receptor signaling

Background:

  • Osteosarcoma is a prevalent bone malignancy with limited treatment options.
  • Targeted therapies are emerging for osteosarcoma, necessitating new therapeutic targets.
  • The role of the apelin receptor (APLNR) in osteosarcoma progression is currently unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of APLNR in osteosarcoma development and progression.
  • To evaluate APLNR as a potential therapeutic target for osteosarcoma.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of APLNR expression in osteosarcoma patient samples.
  • In vitro studies involving APLNR knockdown in osteosarcoma cell lines to assess proliferation and invasion.
  • In vivo studies using mouse models to evaluate the effect of APLNR on tumor progression and metastasis.

Main Results:

  • APLNR expression positively correlates with osteosarcoma tumor size and stage.
  • APLNR knockdown significantly inhibits osteosarcoma cell proliferation and invasion in vitro.
  • APLNR promotes osteosarcoma progression and metastasis in vivo.

Conclusions:

  • APLNR is implicated in the progression of osteosarcoma.
  • APLNR represents a promising novel therapeutic target for osteosarcoma treatment.

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