GRP78 的表达与非小细胞肺癌生物学特性及预后的关系

目的:探讨GRP78在非小细胞肺癌和癌旁组织中的表达情况,并研究其与生物学特征及临床预后的关系 方法:收集非小细胞肺癌术后切除标本88例,及其癌旁组织20例作为对照.采用免疫组织化学方法检测GRP78的表达.结果:GRP78在非小细胞肺癌组织和癌旁组织中的表达有统计学差异.GRP78的表达与非小细胞肺癌的临床分期、分化程度有关,而与患者性别、年龄和病理类型无关.非小细胞肺癌中GRP78高表达的患者生存时间短于GRP78低表达的患者.GRP78的表达情况是影响非小细胞肺癌患者手术预后的独立危险因素.结论:非小细胞肺癌患者的GRP78的表达可能与肿瘤细胞的发生及发展有关,GRP78可以作为一个预测非小细胞肺癌患者预后的分子标志物.     

MMP14在非小细胞肺癌中的表达及其与预后的关系

肺癌5年生存率低,侵润和转移是导致其死亡的主要原因.探讨MMP14(matrix mettallo proteinase 14)在非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)组织中的表达,及其与浸润转移和预后的关系.通过采用免疫组化检测92例NSCLC组织及25例癌旁正常组织中MMP14蛋白的表达,并分析其与临床病理学特征及预后的关系.免疫组化结果显示,MMP14蛋白在NSCLC组织中表达的阳性率为64.1%(59/92),显著高于癌旁正常组8%(2/25)(P<0.001).MMP14阳性率与NSCLC的分化程度、T分期、淋巴结转移和TNM分期相关(P<0.05),而与性别、年龄、吸烟及组织学类型无关(P>0.05).Kaplan-meier生存曲线显示,MMP14阳性表达组的患者5年生存期显著低于阴性表达组(P=0.004).Cox多因素回归分析显示,MMP14不是NSCLC的独立预后因素(P>0.05).MMP14在肺癌的分化、浸润和转移中扮演着重要的作用,并对生存期有一定的影响.     

Expression of Sirtuin 1 and 2 Is Associated with Poor Prognosis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

Background

Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) and sirtuin 2 (SIRT2) are NAD+-dependent protein deacetylases involved in the regulation of key cancer-associated genes. In this study we evaluated the relevance of these deacetylases in lung cancer biology.

Material and Methods

Protein levels of SIRT1 and SIRT2 were determined in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines and primary tumors from 105 patients. Changes in proliferation were assessed after SIRT1 and SIRT2 downregulation in lung cancer cell lines using siRNA-mediated technology or tenovin-1, a SIRT1 and SIRT2 inhibitor.

Results

High SIRT1 and SIRT2 protein levels were found in NSCLC cell lines compared with non-tumor lung epithelial cells. The expression of SIRT1 and SIRT2 proteins was also significantly higher in lung primary tumors than in normal tissue (P<0.001 for both sirtuins). Stronger nuclear SIRT1 staining was observed in adenocarcinomas than in squamous cell carcinomas (P=0.033). Interestingly, in NSCLC patients, high SIRT1 and SIRT2 expression levels were associated with shorter recurrence-free survival (P=0.04 and P=0.007, respectively). Moreover, the combination of high SIRT1 and SIRT2 expression was an independent prognostic factor for shorter recurrence-free survival (P=0.002) and overall survival (P=0.022). In vitro studies showed that SIRT1 and/or SIRT2 downregulation significantly decreased proliferation of NSCLC.

Conclusions

Our results support the hypothesis that SIRT1 and SIRT2 have a protumorigenic role in lung cancer, promoting cell proliferation. Moreover, the expression of these proteins is associated with poor prognosis in NSCLC patients and may help to identify those NSCLC patients with high risk of recurrence that could benefit from adjuvant therapy after resection.     

波形蛋白在非小细胞肺癌组织中的表达及其临床意义

目的:探究波形蛋白在非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)组织中的表达及其与肺癌浸润转移的相关性。方法:收集2012年6月-2014年6月我院手术切除的NSCLC癌组织标本150例及癌旁正常组织(距肿瘤5 cm)79例,提取两组的RNA,采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测波形蛋白m RNA表达水平,免疫组化法检测波形蛋白的蛋白表达,分析波形蛋白表达水平与淋巴结转移、TNM分期的相关性。结果:波形蛋白m RNA在NSCLC癌组织中的表达明显高于癌旁正常组织(P0.05)。NSCLC癌组织中波形蛋白m RNA表达水平的上调与淋巴结转移及TNM分期(P0.05)相关。结论:波形蛋白在NSCLC患者中表达异常升高,与NSCLC的发生和浸润转移密切相关。     

Girdin 表达与非小细胞肺癌侵袭转移及预后的关系

目的:探讨肌动蛋白结合蛋白Girdin与非小细胞肺癌(Non small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)侵袭转移的关系及其对预后的影响。方法:应用免疫组织化学法检测167例非小细胞肺癌患者的病理组织标本中Girdin蛋白和MMP-9的表达。结果:在167例组织标本中Girdin蛋白高表达率为38.9%,其表达水平与患者分期、淋巴结转移、远处转移及生存状况密切相关,差异有统计学意义(P0.05),而与患者性别、年龄、吸烟指数、评分、病理类型及分化程度均无关(P均0.05)。Girdin蛋白的高表达往往伴有MMP-9的高表达,两者显著相关,且差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。Kaplan-Meier单因素生存分析显示Girdin高表达为非小细胞肺癌患者预后的不良因素(P0.05)。COX多因素回归分析显示Girdin的表达水平和分期是判断预后的独立指标(P0.05)。结论:Girdin蛋白在非小细胞肺癌的侵袭和转移中可能发挥着重要的作用,在判断非小细胞肺癌患者预后方面具有一定的价值。     

ASSP在非小细胞肺癌中的表达及与预后关系

目的:研究ASPP蛋白在非小细胞肺癌中的表达情况,探讨其表达与患者预后之间的关系。方法:选取于我院就诊的86例非小细胞肺癌患者,病理学诊断癌症分型及分期,对所有患者进行随访,并用免疫组化法检测患者组织切片中ASPP2、i ASPP和p53的表达,SPSS软件分析ASPP2、i ASPP表达水平与患者预后的关系。结果:NSCLCⅢ期的患者中ASPP2阳性表达的中位生存期大于阴性患者,i ASPP阴性表达患者的中位生存期大于阳性患者(P0.05);p53野生型Ⅲ期患者ASPP2阳性表达者的中位生存期显著大于阴性表达患者,Ⅰ、Ⅲ期i ASPP阴性表达患者的中位生存期显著大于阳性表达患者义(P0.05)。p53突变型患者Ⅲ期iASPP阴性表达患者的中位生存期显著大于阳性表达患者(P0.05)。ASPP2和i ASPP蛋白的表达水平和治疗方式均为影响患者预后的因素(P0.05)。结论:ASPP2的阳性表达和i ASPP的阴性表达是NSCLC的保护因素,可在一定程度上预测患者的生存期。     

CD133 蛋白在非小细胞肺癌组织中的表达及其与临床病理参数及预后的关系

目的:研究CD133蛋白在非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)组织中的表达及其与临床病理参数及预后的关系。方法:选择2011年4月~2012年4月间我院收治的42例NSCLC的临床资料,采用免疫组织化学染色法检测癌组织和其中30例癌旁边正常组织CD133的表达,并分析其与肺癌临床病理参数及预后的关系。结果:癌症组织CD133蛋白阳性表达率为57.1%,高于癌旁边正常组织的16.7%,差异有统计学意义(P均0.05);CD133蛋白阳性表达与NSCLC患者年龄、性别以及肿瘤大小、肿瘤位置、组织学类型、组织分化程度以及不同临床分期无关(均P0.05),与淋巴结转移有关,差异有统计学意义(P0.05);CDD133阳性及阴性患者近3年生存率比较,1年生存率比较差异不显著(P0.05),2、3年生存率比较,差异显著有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:CD133蛋白在NSCLC组织中的高表达,且与NSCLC转移及预后密切相关,对于患者临床特征及预后的关系具有重要的研究价值。     

Estrogen Receptor 1 Gene Expression and Its Combination with Estrogen Receptor 2 or Aromatase Expression Predicts Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The biological roles of estrogen receptor 1 (ERS1), estrogen receptor 2 (ERS2), and aromatase (CYP19A1) genes in the development of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is unclear, as is the use of their expression as a prognostic factor. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of estrogen receptors and aromatase mRNA expression, along with aromatase protein concentration, in resected NSCLC patients. Tumor and non-tumor lung tissue samples were analyzed for the mRNA expression of ERS1, ERS2 and CYP19A1 by RT-PCR. Aromatase concentration was measured with an ELISA. A total of 96 patients were included. ERS1 expression was significantly higher in non-tumor tissue than in tumor samples. Two gene expression categories were created for each gene (and protein): high and low. ERS1 high category showed increased overall survival (OS) when compared to the low expression category. Aromatase protein concentration was significantly higher in tumor samples. Higher ERS1 expression in tumor tissues was related to longer overall survival. The analysis of gene expression combinations provides evidence for longer OS when both ERS1 and ERS2 are highly expressed. ESR1, alone or in combination with ERS2 or CYP19A1, is the most determining prognostic factor within the analyzed 3 genes. It seems that ERS1 can play a role in NSCLC prognosis, alone or in combination with other genes such as ERS2 or Cyp19a1. ERS2 in combination with aromatase concentration could have a similar function.     

Effects of MICA Expression on the Prognosis of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and the Efficacy of CIK Therapy

Objective

To investigate the clinical significance of the expression of MHC class I chain-related gene A (MICA) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and explore the relationship between MICA expression and the efficacy of cytokine-induced killer cell (CIK) therapy for treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Methods

We obtained data on 222 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, including data on MICA expression, age, gender, ECOG score, pathological type, stage, treatment history (including 38 patients who were given autologous CIK cell infusion), and overall survival (OS). MICA expression in lung cancer tissue was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining. Analyses of MICA expression, and CIK therapy association with survival outcomes were performed using Cox proportional models, Kaplan-Meier methods, and the log-rank test.

Result

s MICA was expressed in both membrane and cytoplasm. MICA expression correlated with the stage of lung cancer, ECOG score, gender and age. Multivariate COX regression analysis showed that the expression of MICA was an independent prognostic factor of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (p = 0.002). In subgroup analysis, we divided the 222 patients into CIK and control groups. In the CIK group, the medium OS (mOS) of patients with a high expression of MICA was longer than in those with low expression of MICA (27 months vs. 13 months). In the control group, the mOS in patients with a high expression of MICA was shorter than in patients with low MICA expression (9 months vs. 18 months). COX regression analysis showed that the MICA expression affects the effect of CIK therapy (p<0.0001).

Conclusion

1) The high expression of MICA is one of the indicators of a poor prognosis for advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients. 2) The high expression of MICA might be one of the predictive factors for successful CIK therapy.     

Prognostic Significance of MYH9 Expression in Resected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Introduction

Myosin-9 (MYH9) belongs to the myosin superfamily of actin-binding motor protein. Recently, MYH9 has been thought to be associated with cancer cell migration, invasion, and metastasis. The aims of this study were to immunohistochemically examine MYH9 expression in surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and evaluate its correlations with clinicopathological parameters and the prognosis of patients.

Methods

MYH9 expression was immunohistochemically studied in 266 consecutive resected NSCLCs, and its associations with clinicopathological parameters were evaluated. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the effect of MYH9 expression on survival.

Results

MYH9 expression was detected in 102 of 266 (38.3%) NSCLCs. MYH9 expression was significantly correlated with the adenocarcinoma histology (P = 0.014), poorer differentiation ((P = 0.033), intratumoral vascular invasion and lymphatic invasion ((P = 0.013 and P = 0.045 respectively), and a poorer prognosis ((P = 0.032). In addition, multivariable analysis revealed that MYH9 expression independently predicted a poorer survival (HR, 2.15; 95%CI, 1.17-3.92; (P = 0.01).

Conclusion

The present study revealed that MYH9 is expressed in a subset of NSCLC with a more malignant nature, and its expression is an indicator of a poorer survival probability.     

FoxM1 Is Associated with Poor Prognosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients through Promoting Tumor Metastasis

Background

FoxM1 has been reported to be important in initiation and progression of various tumors. However, whether FoxM1 has any indication for prognosis in non-small cell lung cancer patients remains unclear.

Methodology/Principal Findings

In this study, FoxM1 expression in tumor cells was examined first by immunohistochemistry in 175 NSCLC specimens, the result of which showed that FoxM1 overexpression was significantly associated with positive smoking status (P = 0.001), poorer tissue differentiation (P = 0.0052), higher TNM stage (P<0.0001), lymph node metastasis (P<0.0001), advanced tumor stage (P<0.0001), and poorer prognosis (P<0.0001). Multivariable analysis showed that FoxM1 expression increased the hazard of death (hazard ratio, 1.899; 95% CI, 1.016–3.551). Furthermore, by various in vitro and in vivo experiments, we showed that targeted knockdown of FoxM1 expression could inhibit the migratory and invasive abilities of NSCLC cells, whereas enforced expression of FoxM1 could increased the invasion and migration of NSCLC cells. Finally, we found that one of the cellular mechanisms by which FoxM1 promotes tumor metastasis is through inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) program.

Conclusions

These results suggested that FoxM1 overexpression in tumor tissues is significantly associated with the poor prognosis of NSCLC patients through promoting tumor metastasis.     

Identification of Gene Expression Differences between Lymphangiogenic and Non-Lymphangiogenic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cell Lines

It is well established that lung tumors induce the formation of lymphatic vessels. However, the molecular mechanisms controlling tumor lymphangiogenesis in lung cancer have not been fully delineated. In the present study, we identify a panel of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines that induce lymphangiogenesis and use genome-wide mRNA expression to characterize the molecular mechanisms regulating tumor lymphangiogenesis. We show that Calu-1, H1993, HCC461, HCC827, and H2122 NSCLC cell lines form tumors that induce lymphangiogenesis whereas Calu-3, H1155, H1975, and H2073 NSCLC cell lines form tumors that do not induce lymphangiogenesis. By analyzing genome-wide mRNA expression data, we identify a 17-gene expression signature that distinguishes lymphangiogenic from non-lymphangiogenic NSCLC cell lines. Importantly, VEGF-C is the only lymphatic growth factor in this expression signature and is approximately 50-fold higher in the lymphangiogenic group than in the non-lymphangiogenic group. We show that forced expression of VEGF-C by H1975 cells induces lymphangiogenesis and that knockdown of VEGF-C in H1993 cells inhibits lymphangiogenesis. Additionally, we demonstrate that the triple angiokinase inhibitor, nintedanib (small molecule that blocks all FGFRs, PDGFRs, and VEGFRs), suppresses tumor lymphangiogenesis in H1993 tumors. Together, these data suggest that VEGF-C is the dominant driver of tumor lymphangiogenesis in NSCLC and reveal a specific therapy that could potentially block tumor lymphangiogenesis in NSCLC patients.     

MicroRNA-126 Inhibits Tumor Cell Growth and Its Expression Level Correlates with Poor Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

Background

It is controversial whether microRNA-126 is a tumor suppressive or oncogenic miRNA. More experiments are needed to determine whether microRNA-126 is associated with non-small cell lung cancer risk and prognosis.

Methods

Over-expression of microRNA-126 was performed to evaluate the cell invasion and tumor growth in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines and nude mouse xenograft model. Gain-of-function experiments and luciferase assays were performed to reveal the relationship between microRNA-126 and PI3K-Akt signal pathway in A549 cells. We analyzed the associations of the microRNA-126 expression between genetic variants within microRNA-126 and clinical information including smoking status, sex, age, and histological type and the tumor stage.

Results

Over-expression of microRNA-126 in NSCLC cell lines decreased cell proliferation in vitro and tumor growth in the nude mouse xenograft model. And microRNA-126 repressed the activity of PI3K-Akt pathway by targeting binding sites in the 3′-untranslated region of PI3KR2 mRNA. The expression level of microRNA-126 was decreased in NSCLC lines and tumor tissues. The patients with low microRNA-126 expression had significantly poorer survival time than those with high microRNA-126 expression (means for survival time (month): 24.392±1.055 vs. 29.282±1.140, P = 0.005). However, there was no significant difference in the genotype and allele frequencies of the microRNA-126 variant (G>A, rs4636297) between cases and controls (P = 0.366). In addition, there was no association between SNP rs4636297 and survival time in NSCLC patients (P = 0.992). And microRNA-126 expression had no significant difference among the three genotype groups (P = 0.972).

Conclusions

Our data indicate that microRNA-126 is a tumor-suppressor gene in NSCLC and low microRNA-126 expression is a unfavorable prognostic factor in NSCLC patients. However, the regulatory mechanism of microRNA-126 remains to be elucidated in different normal and malignant tissues. Therefore, further research is needed to explore the tumor suppressive functions of microRNA-126 in NSCLC.     

非小细胞肺癌组织PRRX1、VASH-1与微血管密度、临床病理参数和预后的关系研究

摘要 目的：探讨非小细胞肺癌（NSCLC）组织配对相关同源框蛋白1（PRRX1）、血管抑制蛋白1（VASH-1）与微血管密度（MVD）、临床病理参数和预后的关系。方法：选择2018年1月至2020年1月辽宁省金秋医院行手术切除的156例NSCLC患者的癌组织及癌旁正常组织标本。应用免疫组织化学染色法检测癌组织及癌旁组织PRRX1、VASH-1的阳性表达率,并进行MVD计数。比较PRRX1阳性表达组/阴性表达组、VASH-1阳性表达组/阴性表达组MVD计数。分析PRRX1、VASH-1与NSCLC患者病理参数的关系。随访3年,应用Kaplan-Meier生存曲线分析PRRX1、VASH-1阳性/阴性表达与NSCLC患者预后的关系。结果：与癌旁组织相比,NSCLC患者癌组织PRRX1阳性表达率降低,VASH-1阳性表达率升高（P<0.05）。与PRRX1阴性NSCLC患者相比,PRRX1阳性NSCLC患者癌组织MVD降低,与VASH-1阴性NSCLC患者相比,VASH-1阳性NSCLC患者癌组织MVD升高（P<0.05）。与TNM I~II期、无淋巴结转移NSCLC患者的癌组织相比,TNM Ⅲ A期、淋巴结转移NSCLC患者的癌组织中PRRX1阳性表达率降低,VASH-1阳性表达率升高（P<0.05）。Kaplan-Meier法分析显示,PRRX1阳性组3年总体生存率（OS）、3年无病生存率（DFS）高于PRRX1阴性组（P<0.05）,VASH-1阴性组3年OS、3年DFS高于VASH-1阳性组（P<0.05）。结论：NSCLC患者的癌组织中PRRX1阳性表达率降低,VASH-1阳性表达率升高,与淋巴结转移、TNM分期及不良预后有关。     

Ets-1在非小细胞肺癌中的表达及其临床意义

原癌基因Ets-1,与肿瘤的发生、浸润转移、血管生成及预后密切相关.通过采用免疫组化SP法和RT-PCR技术检测非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)组织及癌旁正常组织中Ets-1的表达,并分析与临床病理特征及预后的关系.免疫组化结果显示Ets-1蛋白在NSCLC组织中的阳性率为67%(65/97),显著高于对应的癌旁正常组织0%(0/30)(P<0.001).Ets-1阳性率随着肿瘤T分期的增加、淋巴结转移和临床分期的增加而增加(P<0.05),而与性别、年龄、吸烟、组织学类型及分化程度等无关(P>0.05).RT-PCR结果显示Ets-1 mR-NA在20例癌组中和癌旁组中的相对表达强度分别为0.5570±0.0593和0.2965±0.0869(P<0.001).Kaplan-Meier生存曲线显示,Ets-1阳性组的生存时间显著低于阴性组(P<0.05).Cox多因素分析模型显示Ets-1不是NSCLC患者的独立影像因素(P>0.05).结果表明,Ets-1的表达在NSCLC的浸润和转移中扮演了重要的角色,并对NSCLC患者生存期有一定的影响.     

基于生物数据挖掘分析PTX3在非小细胞肺癌中的表达及其与预后的关系

摘要 目的：探讨正五聚素蛋白 3（PTX3）在非小细胞肺癌（NSCLC）中的表达及预后意义。方法：运用 Oncomine、GEPIA分析PTX3在NSCLC组织中的表达情况，通过GEPIA分析PTX3表达与NSCLC患者生存期的相关性，利用CCLE分析 PTX3在 NSCLC细胞系中的表达水平，从CCLE下载NSCLC相关基因芯片并用 R语言筛选 PTX3共表达基因，利用基因本体（GO）和KEGG信号通路分析对 PTX3 相关共表达基因进行功能注释。结果：Oncomine和GEPIA 数据库中分析显示 PTX3 基因在NSCLC组织中显著低表达（P＜0.05）；利用GEPIA数据库生存分析功能发现，PTX3高表达与NSCLC预后呈负相关（P＜0.05）；在CCLE数据库里利用 R 软件共筛选出 105个NSCLC中与PTX3共表达的基因，GO功能富集分析表明，PTX3相关性蛋白主要定位于黏着斑、细胞-基质黏着连接及细胞间连接等，主要参与细胞外基质、细胞外结缔组织、细胞-基质粘附及上皮细胞发育等生物过程。KEGG分析显示PTX3共表达基因主要参与紧密连接、调节肌动蛋白骨架及JAK-STAT信号通路等。结论：PTX3基因在NSCLC组织中低表达，PTX3表达与NSCLC患者预后相关，可能作为NSCLC患者预后评估的分子标志物之一。     

晚期非小细胞肺癌组织中BRCA1、STMN1、RRM1的表达及其临床意义

目的：探讨晚期非小细胞肺癌（NSCLC）组织中DNA修复基因家族成员BRCA1、STMN1、RRM1的表达及其临床意义。方法：回顾性分析本院2009年1月至2012年1月86例经组织学或细胞学证实的IIIB／IV期非小细胞肺癌患者,以分支DNA-液相芯片法检测肿瘤标本的BRCA1、STMN1、RRM1基因mRNA表达,并对检测结果应用SPSS13．0进行统计分析。结果：BRCA1中高表达与患者的性别无明显相关性（x毫0．1003,P=0．7514）,STMN1中高表达与肿瘤的分化程度相关（卡方=18．3002,P=0．000）。分析基因mRNA的表达情况与患者的化疗有效率,提示BRCA1中高表达患者完全缓解0例、部分缓解23例、稳定17例、进展16例,低表达患者分别为0例、12例、14例、4例（P〉0．05）,而STMN1表达阳性患者与阴性患者的临床疗效分别为0例、14例、21例、16例和0例、21例、10例、4例（P〈0．05）;RRM1表达阳性患者与阴性患者的临床疗效分别为0例、17例、19例、20例和0例、18例、12例、0例（P〈0．05）。结论：通过对BRCA1、STMN1、RRM1基因mRNA表达的个体化治疗靶标检测,对患者的预后以及化疗疗效有一定的预测价值。     

IgG Expression in Human Colorectal Cancer and Its Relationship to Cancer Cell Behaviors

Increasing evidence indicates that various cancer cell types are capable of producing IgG. The exact function of cancer-derived IgG has, however, not been elucidated. Here we demonstrated the expression of IgG genes with V(D)J recombination in 80 cases of colorectal cancers, 4 colon cancer cell lines and a tumor bearing immune deficient mouse model. IgG expression was associated with tumor differentiation, pTNM stage, lymph node involvement and inflammatory infiltration and positively correlated with the expressions of Cyclin D1, NF-κB and PCNA. Furthermore, we investigated the effect of cancer-derived IgG on the malignant behaviors of colorectal cancer cells and showed that blockage of IgG resulted in increased apoptosis and negatively affected the potential for anchor-independent colony formation and cancer cell invasion. These findings suggest that IgG synthesized by colorectal cancer cells is involved in the development and growth of colorectal cancer and blockage of IgG may be a potential therapy in treating this cancer.