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ArticleAging2024

KLF3 promotes colorectal cancer growth by activating WNT1.

Wei Shen, Lebin Yuan, Boyu Hao, Jiajia Xiang, Fei Cheng, Zhao Wu, Xiaodong Li

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Article in Aging, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Wei ShenDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Lebin YuanDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Boyu HaoGeneral Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Jiajia XiangLaboratory of Molecular Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Fei ChengDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Zhao WuDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Xiaodong LiDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
Nanchang University · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe function of Kruppel-like factor 3 (KLF3) remains largely unexplored in colorectal cancer (CRC).

methodsKLF3 expression in CRC was assessed through qPCR, western blotting, immunohistochemical assays, and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. The tumor-promoting capacity of KLF3 was explored by performing

resultsKLF3 was downregulated in CRC tissue and cells. Silencing of KLF3 increased the potential of CRC cells for proliferation, migration, and invasion, while its activation decreased these processes. Downregulated KLF3 was associated with accelerated tumor growth

conclusionsThis investigation suggests that the involvement of KLF3/WNT1 regulatory pathway contributes to the progression of CRC, thereby emphasizing its promise as an important focus for future therapies aimed at treating CRC.

Indexed as

Colorectal NeoplasmsTranscription FactorsAnimalsbeta CateninCell Line, TumorCell MovementCell ProliferationGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticMicePromoter Regions, GeneticWnt Signaling Pathwaybeta CateninTranscription Factorscolorectal cancerinvasionKLF3proliferationWNT1

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PMID38305787
PMCPMC10911342
OpenAlexW4391424838

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