SOX9 Is a Progressive Factor in Prostate Cancer
Abstract
The purpose of this proposal is to test the hypothesis that SOX9 contributes to prostate cancer (PCa) progression by supporting the cancer stem cells (CSC). The results have demonstrated that SOX9 is enriched in prostate CSC. SOX9 silencing leads to reduced CSC population. Cells with higher SOX9 activity (as indicated by an activity reporter) have greater tumoreigenecity. Overall, it has been established that SOX9 plays critical role in prostate progression by supporting the CSCs and may serve as a new biomarker and therapeutic target.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA593774
Entities
People
- Xin Yuan
Organizations
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center