BACKGROUND Breast infiltrating ductal carcinoma(BIDC)represents the largest heterotypic tumor group,and an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis of BIDC is key to improving its prognosis.AIM To analyze the expres...BACKGROUND Breast infiltrating ductal carcinoma(BIDC)represents the largest heterotypic tumor group,and an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis of BIDC is key to improving its prognosis.AIM To analyze the expression profiles and clinical implications of forkhead box M1(FOXM1),cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2),and glucose-regulated protein 78(GRP78)in BIDC.METHODS A total of 65 BIDC patients and 70 healthy controls who presented to our hospital between August 2019 and May 2021 were selected for analysis.The peripheral blood FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 levels in both groups were measured and the association between their expression profiles in BIDC was examined.Additionally,we investigated the diagnostic value of FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 in patients with BIDC and their correlations with clinicopathological features.Furthermore,BIDC patients were followed for 1 year to identify factors influencing patient prognosis.RESULTS The levels of FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 were significantly higher in BIDC patients compared to healthy controls(P<0.05),and a positive correlation was observed among them(P<0.05).Receiver operating characteristic analysis demonstrated that FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 had excellent diagnostic value in predicting the occurrence of BIDC(P<0.05).Subsequently,we found significant differences in FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 levels among patients with different histological grades and metastasis statuses(with vs without)(P<0.05).Cox analysis revealed that FOXM1,COX-2,GRP78,increased histological grade,and the presence of tumor metastasis were independent risk factors for prognostic death in BIDC(P<0.001).CONCLUSION FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 exhibit abnormally high expression in BIDC,promoting malignant tumor development and closely correlating with prognosis.These findings hold significant research implications for the future diagnosis and treatment of BIDC.展开更多
目的探究血清叉头盒蛋白M1(forkhead box protein M1,FOXM1)和胰岛素样生长因子2(insulin-like growth factor 2,IGF2)表达对老年心力衰竭合并肺炎患者预后的预测价值。方法将邯郸市中心医院2021年3月~2022年6月收治的126例老年心力衰...目的探究血清叉头盒蛋白M1(forkhead box protein M1,FOXM1)和胰岛素样生长因子2(insulin-like growth factor 2,IGF2)表达对老年心力衰竭合并肺炎患者预后的预测价值。方法将邯郸市中心医院2021年3月~2022年6月收治的126例老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者设为病例组,并根据随访情况将122例患者分为预后不良组(n=33)和预后良好组(n=89),另选取该院同期126例健康体检者为对照组。检测两组(病例组和对照组)血清FOXM1和IGF2水平,检测病例组用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)和第一秒用力呼容积(forced expiratory volume in one second,FEV1)。采用Spearman分析法分析老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者血清FOXM1和IGF2水平与心功能分级的相关性;受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析血清FOXM1和IGF2水平对老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的预测价值。结果与对照组比较,病例组血清FOXM1(2.39±0.55 vs 1.06±0.21)和IGF2(71.33±7.96pg/ml vs 47.82±5.14pg/ml)水平明显较高,差异有统计学意义(t=25.358,27.581,均P<0.05);与预后良好组比较,预后不良组血清FOXM1(3.87±1.06 vs 1.95±0.51)和IGF2水平(85.88±9.54pg/ml vs 69.14±8.73pg/ml)明显较高,差异具有统计学意义(t=13.453,9.174,均P<0.05);预后良好组和预后不良组心功能分级比较差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=7.120,P<0.05),且与预后不良组比较,预后良好组FEV1(1.24±0.32L vs 1.08±0.25L)和FEV1/FVC(55.46%±5.77%vs 52.30%±5.38%)明显较高,差异有统计学意义(t=2.592,2.735,均P<0.05);老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者血清FOXM1水平和IGF2水平与心功能分级呈显著正相关(r=0.496,0.517,均P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,血清FOXM1单独预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)为0.854(95CI%:0.779~0.912),其敏感度、特异度分别为75.76%,86.52%,最佳截断值为2.75;IGF2单独预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的AUC为0.874(95CI%:0.802~0.927),其敏感度、特异度分别为72.73%,85.39%,最佳截断值为78.30 pg/ml;二者联合预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的AUC显著大于血清FOXM1和IGF2单独诊断的AUC(Z=2.413,2.737,P=0.006,0.016)。结论血清FOXM1和IGF2水平在老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者中升高,且二者联合检测对患者预后具有较高的预测价值。展开更多
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignancies worldwide.AIM To explore the expression of microRNA miR-19a-3p and Forkhead box F2(FOXF2)in patients with CRC and the relevant mechanisms.METHODS...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignancies worldwide.AIM To explore the expression of microRNA miR-19a-3p and Forkhead box F2(FOXF2)in patients with CRC and the relevant mechanisms.METHODS Sixty-two CRC patients admitted to the hospital were enrolled into the study group,and sixty healthy people from the same period were assigned to the control group.Elbow venous blood was sampled from the patients and healthy individuals,and blood serum was saved for later analysis.MiR-19a-3p mimics,miR-19a-3p inhibitor,miR-negative control,small interfering-FOXF2,and short hairpin-FOXF2 were transfected into HT29 and HCT116 cells.Then quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to quantify the expression of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 in HT29 and HCT116 cells,and western blot(WB)analysis was conducted to evaluate the levels of FOXF2,glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta(GSK-3β),phosphorylated GSK-3β(p-GSK-3β),β-catenin,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,Ncadherin,E-cadherin,and vimentin.The MTT,Transwell,and wound healing assays were applied to analyze cell proliferation,invasion,and migration,respectively,and the dual luciferase reporter assay was used to determine the correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.RESULTS The patients showed high serum levels of miR-19a-3p and low levels of FOXF2,and the area under the curves of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were larger than 0.8.MiR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were related to sex,tumor size,age,tumor-nodemetastasis staging,lymph node metastasis,and differentiation of CRC patients.Silencing of miR-19a-3p and overexpression of FOXF2 suppressed the epithelialmesenchymal transition,invasion,migration,and proliferation of cells.WB analysis revealed that silencing of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 overexpression significantly suppressed the expression of p-GSK-3β,β-catenin,N-cadherin,and vimentin;and increased the levels of GSK-3β,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,and Ecadherin.The dual luciferase reporter assay confirmed that there was a targeted correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.In addition,a rescue experiment revealed that there were no differences in cell proliferation,invasion,and migration in HT29 and HCT116 cells co-transfected with miR-19a-3p-mimics+sh-FOXF2 and miR-19a-3p-inhibitor+si-FOXF2 compared to the miR-negative control group.CONCLUSION Inhibiting miR-19a-3p expression can upregulate the FOXF2-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,thereby affecting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition,proliferation,invasion,and migration of cells.Thus,miR-19a-3p is likely to be a therapeutic target in CRC.展开更多
The transcription factor forkhead box protein A2(FOXA2, also known as hepatocyte nuclear factor 3β or transcription factor 3β), has been found to play pivotal roles in multiple phases of mammalian life, from the ear...The transcription factor forkhead box protein A2(FOXA2, also known as hepatocyte nuclear factor 3β or transcription factor 3β), has been found to play pivotal roles in multiple phases of mammalian life, from the early development to the organofaction, and subsequently in homeostasis and metabolism in the adult. In the embryonic development period, FOXA2 is require d for the formation of the primitive node and notochord, and its absence results in embryonic lethality. Moreover, FOXA2 plays an important role not only in lung development, but also in T helper type 2(Th2)-mediated pulmonary inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. In this article, the role of FOXA2 in lung development and Th2-mediated pulmonary inflammation, as well as in goblet cell hyperplasia, is reviewed. FOXA2 deletion in airway epithelium results into Th2-mediated pulmonary inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia in developing lung. Leukotriene pathway and signal transducers and activators of transcription 6 pathway may mediate this inflammation through recruitment and activation of denditric cell during lung developments. FOXA2 is a potential treatment target for lung diseases with Th2 inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.展开更多
Forkhead Box c2 （FOXC2） is a member of forkhead/winged-helix family of transcription factors. The relationship between FOXC2 and invasive breast cancers, including basal-like breast cancer （BLBC, a subtype of breas...Forkhead Box c2 （FOXC2） is a member of forkhead/winged-helix family of transcription factors. The relationship between FOXC2 and invasive breast cancers, including basal-like breast cancer （BLBC, a subtype of breast cancer）, remains to be elucidated. In this study, immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of FOXC2 in samples from 103 cases of invasive breast cancers and 15 cases of normal mammary glands. The relationship between FOXC2 and clinical parameters of invasive breast cancers such as patient＇s age, tumor size, lymph node metastasis, tumor grade, the expression of ER, PR, HER-2 and p53, and Ki-67 labeling index （LI） was evaluated. The expression of FOXC2 was detected in parent MCF7 ceils, MCF cells transfected with FOXC2 expression vectors and MDA-MB- 435 cells by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. Transwell assay was used to determine the invasive ability of these cells. The results showed that FOXC2 was strongly expressed in basal epithelial cells in normal mammary glands and weakly expressed or even not expressed in glandular epithelial cells. The majority of invasive breast cancers （71.8%, 74/103） had negative or weak expression of FOXC2. However, FOXC2 was strongly expressed in 60.7% of BLBCs. Moreover, FOXC2 was related with tumor grade, p53 expression, ki-67 LI and lymph nodes metastasis. It was expressed in FOXC2- transfected MCF cells and MDA-MB-435 cells but not in parent MCF cells. Transwell assay revealed that MCF cells transfected with FOXC2 expression vectors were more aggressive than the parent MCF ceils, suggesting a positive correlation between FOXC2 and the invasion of breast cancer. It was con- cluded that there is a significant association between FOXC2 and the metastasis of invasive breast can- cer. FOXC2 may be used as a new marker for the diagnosis and prognosis prediction of different sub- tvpes of invasive breast cancers.展开更多
Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 alpha(HNF1A),hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha(HNF4A),and forkhead box protein A2(FOXA2)are key transcription factors that regulate a complex gene network in the liver,cre-ating a regulator...Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 alpha(HNF1A),hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha(HNF4A),and forkhead box protein A2(FOXA2)are key transcription factors that regulate a complex gene network in the liver,cre-ating a regulatory transcriptional loop.The Encode and ChIP-Atlas databases identify the recognition sites of these transcription factors in many glycosyltransferase genes.Our in silico analysis of HNF1A,HNF4A.and FOXA2 binding to the ten candidate glyco-genes studied in this work confirms a significant enrich-ment of these transcription factors specifically in the liver.Our previous studies identified HNF1A as a master regulator of fucosylation,glycan branching,and galactosylation of plasma glycoproteins.Here,we aimed to functionally validate the role of the three transcription factors on downstream glyco-gene transcriptional expression and the possible effect on glycan phenotype.We used the state-of-the-art clus-tered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/dead Cas9(CRISPR/dCas9)molecular tool for the downregulation of the HNF1A,HNF4A,and FOXA2 genes in HepG2 cells-a human liver cancer cell line.The results show that the downregulation of all three genes individually and in pairs affects the transcrip-tional activity of many glyco-genes,although downregulation of glyco-genes was not always followed by an unambiguous change in the corresponding glycan structures.The effect is better seen as an overall change in the total HepG2 N-glycome,primarily due to the extension of biantennary glycans.We propose an alternative way to evaluate the N-glycome composition via estimating the overall complexity of the glycome by quantifying the number of monomers in each glycan structure.We also propose a model showing feedback loops with the mutual activation of HNF1A-FOXA2 and HNF4A-FOXA2 affecting glyco-genes and protein glycosylation in HepG2 cells.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Breast infiltrating ductal carcinoma(BIDC)represents the largest heterotypic tumor group,and an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis of BIDC is key to improving its prognosis.AIM To analyze the expression profiles and clinical implications of forkhead box M1(FOXM1),cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2),and glucose-regulated protein 78(GRP78)in BIDC.METHODS A total of 65 BIDC patients and 70 healthy controls who presented to our hospital between August 2019 and May 2021 were selected for analysis.The peripheral blood FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 levels in both groups were measured and the association between their expression profiles in BIDC was examined.Additionally,we investigated the diagnostic value of FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 in patients with BIDC and their correlations with clinicopathological features.Furthermore,BIDC patients were followed for 1 year to identify factors influencing patient prognosis.RESULTS The levels of FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 were significantly higher in BIDC patients compared to healthy controls(P<0.05),and a positive correlation was observed among them(P<0.05).Receiver operating characteristic analysis demonstrated that FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 had excellent diagnostic value in predicting the occurrence of BIDC(P<0.05).Subsequently,we found significant differences in FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 levels among patients with different histological grades and metastasis statuses(with vs without)(P<0.05).Cox analysis revealed that FOXM1,COX-2,GRP78,increased histological grade,and the presence of tumor metastasis were independent risk factors for prognostic death in BIDC(P<0.001).CONCLUSION FOXM1,COX-2,and GRP78 exhibit abnormally high expression in BIDC,promoting malignant tumor development and closely correlating with prognosis.These findings hold significant research implications for the future diagnosis and treatment of BIDC.
文摘目的探究血清叉头盒蛋白M1(forkhead box protein M1,FOXM1)和胰岛素样生长因子2(insulin-like growth factor 2,IGF2)表达对老年心力衰竭合并肺炎患者预后的预测价值。方法将邯郸市中心医院2021年3月~2022年6月收治的126例老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者设为病例组,并根据随访情况将122例患者分为预后不良组(n=33)和预后良好组(n=89),另选取该院同期126例健康体检者为对照组。检测两组(病例组和对照组)血清FOXM1和IGF2水平,检测病例组用力肺活量(forced vital capacity,FVC)和第一秒用力呼容积(forced expiratory volume in one second,FEV1)。采用Spearman分析法分析老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者血清FOXM1和IGF2水平与心功能分级的相关性;受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析血清FOXM1和IGF2水平对老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的预测价值。结果与对照组比较,病例组血清FOXM1(2.39±0.55 vs 1.06±0.21)和IGF2(71.33±7.96pg/ml vs 47.82±5.14pg/ml)水平明显较高,差异有统计学意义(t=25.358,27.581,均P<0.05);与预后良好组比较,预后不良组血清FOXM1(3.87±1.06 vs 1.95±0.51)和IGF2水平(85.88±9.54pg/ml vs 69.14±8.73pg/ml)明显较高,差异具有统计学意义(t=13.453,9.174,均P<0.05);预后良好组和预后不良组心功能分级比较差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=7.120,P<0.05),且与预后不良组比较,预后良好组FEV1(1.24±0.32L vs 1.08±0.25L)和FEV1/FVC(55.46%±5.77%vs 52.30%±5.38%)明显较高,差异有统计学意义(t=2.592,2.735,均P<0.05);老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者血清FOXM1水平和IGF2水平与心功能分级呈显著正相关(r=0.496,0.517,均P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,血清FOXM1单独预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)为0.854(95CI%:0.779~0.912),其敏感度、特异度分别为75.76%,86.52%,最佳截断值为2.75;IGF2单独预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的AUC为0.874(95CI%:0.802~0.927),其敏感度、特异度分别为72.73%,85.39%,最佳截断值为78.30 pg/ml;二者联合预测老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者预后的AUC显著大于血清FOXM1和IGF2单独诊断的AUC(Z=2.413,2.737,P=0.006,0.016)。结论血清FOXM1和IGF2水平在老年心力衰竭并发肺炎患者中升高,且二者联合检测对患者预后具有较高的预测价值。
文摘BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignancies worldwide.AIM To explore the expression of microRNA miR-19a-3p and Forkhead box F2(FOXF2)in patients with CRC and the relevant mechanisms.METHODS Sixty-two CRC patients admitted to the hospital were enrolled into the study group,and sixty healthy people from the same period were assigned to the control group.Elbow venous blood was sampled from the patients and healthy individuals,and blood serum was saved for later analysis.MiR-19a-3p mimics,miR-19a-3p inhibitor,miR-negative control,small interfering-FOXF2,and short hairpin-FOXF2 were transfected into HT29 and HCT116 cells.Then quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed to quantify the expression of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 in HT29 and HCT116 cells,and western blot(WB)analysis was conducted to evaluate the levels of FOXF2,glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta(GSK-3β),phosphorylated GSK-3β(p-GSK-3β),β-catenin,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,Ncadherin,E-cadherin,and vimentin.The MTT,Transwell,and wound healing assays were applied to analyze cell proliferation,invasion,and migration,respectively,and the dual luciferase reporter assay was used to determine the correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.RESULTS The patients showed high serum levels of miR-19a-3p and low levels of FOXF2,and the area under the curves of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were larger than 0.8.MiR-19a-3p and FOXF2 were related to sex,tumor size,age,tumor-nodemetastasis staging,lymph node metastasis,and differentiation of CRC patients.Silencing of miR-19a-3p and overexpression of FOXF2 suppressed the epithelialmesenchymal transition,invasion,migration,and proliferation of cells.WB analysis revealed that silencing of miR-19a-3p and FOXF2 overexpression significantly suppressed the expression of p-GSK-3β,β-catenin,N-cadherin,and vimentin;and increased the levels of GSK-3β,p-β-catenin,α-catenin,and Ecadherin.The dual luciferase reporter assay confirmed that there was a targeted correlation of miR-19a-3p with FOXF2.In addition,a rescue experiment revealed that there were no differences in cell proliferation,invasion,and migration in HT29 and HCT116 cells co-transfected with miR-19a-3p-mimics+sh-FOXF2 and miR-19a-3p-inhibitor+si-FOXF2 compared to the miR-negative control group.CONCLUSION Inhibiting miR-19a-3p expression can upregulate the FOXF2-mediated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway,thereby affecting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition,proliferation,invasion,and migration of cells.Thus,miR-19a-3p is likely to be a therapeutic target in CRC.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.30871118,30971325,81270129 and 81470268(FL)grants from Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province,Nos.09ZQ026-020 and 2009SZ0190(FL)
文摘The transcription factor forkhead box protein A2(FOXA2, also known as hepatocyte nuclear factor 3β or transcription factor 3β), has been found to play pivotal roles in multiple phases of mammalian life, from the early development to the organofaction, and subsequently in homeostasis and metabolism in the adult. In the embryonic development period, FOXA2 is require d for the formation of the primitive node and notochord, and its absence results in embryonic lethality. Moreover, FOXA2 plays an important role not only in lung development, but also in T helper type 2(Th2)-mediated pulmonary inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. In this article, the role of FOXA2 in lung development and Th2-mediated pulmonary inflammation, as well as in goblet cell hyperplasia, is reviewed. FOXA2 deletion in airway epithelium results into Th2-mediated pulmonary inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia in developing lung. Leukotriene pathway and signal transducers and activators of transcription 6 pathway may mediate this inflammation through recruitment and activation of denditric cell during lung developments. FOXA2 is a potential treatment target for lung diseases with Th2 inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
基金supported by a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30570725)
文摘Forkhead Box c2 （FOXC2） is a member of forkhead/winged-helix family of transcription factors. The relationship between FOXC2 and invasive breast cancers, including basal-like breast cancer （BLBC, a subtype of breast cancer）, remains to be elucidated. In this study, immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of FOXC2 in samples from 103 cases of invasive breast cancers and 15 cases of normal mammary glands. The relationship between FOXC2 and clinical parameters of invasive breast cancers such as patient＇s age, tumor size, lymph node metastasis, tumor grade, the expression of ER, PR, HER-2 and p53, and Ki-67 labeling index （LI） was evaluated. The expression of FOXC2 was detected in parent MCF7 ceils, MCF cells transfected with FOXC2 expression vectors and MDA-MB- 435 cells by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. Transwell assay was used to determine the invasive ability of these cells. The results showed that FOXC2 was strongly expressed in basal epithelial cells in normal mammary glands and weakly expressed or even not expressed in glandular epithelial cells. The majority of invasive breast cancers （71.8%, 74/103） had negative or weak expression of FOXC2. However, FOXC2 was strongly expressed in 60.7% of BLBCs. Moreover, FOXC2 was related with tumor grade, p53 expression, ki-67 LI and lymph nodes metastasis. It was expressed in FOXC2- transfected MCF cells and MDA-MB-435 cells but not in parent MCF cells. Transwell assay revealed that MCF cells transfected with FOXC2 expression vectors were more aggressive than the parent MCF ceils, suggesting a positive correlation between FOXC2 and the invasion of breast cancer. It was con- cluded that there is a significant association between FOXC2 and the metastasis of invasive breast can- cer. FOXC2 may be used as a new marker for the diagnosis and prognosis prediction of different sub- tvpes of invasive breast cancers.
基金the European Structural and Investment Funded Grant"Cardio Metabolic"(#KK.01.2.1.02.0321)the Croatian National Centre of Research Excellence in Personalized Healthcare Grant(#KK.01.1.1.01.0010)+2 种基金the European Regional Development Fund Grant,project"CRISPR/Cas9-CasMouse"(#KK.01.1.1.04.0085)the European Structural and Investment Funded Project of Centre of Competence in Molecular Diagnostics(#KK.01.2.2.03.0006)the Croatian National Centre of Research Excellence in Personalized Healthcare Grant(#KK.01.1.1.01.0010).
文摘Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 alpha(HNF1A),hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha(HNF4A),and forkhead box protein A2(FOXA2)are key transcription factors that regulate a complex gene network in the liver,cre-ating a regulatory transcriptional loop.The Encode and ChIP-Atlas databases identify the recognition sites of these transcription factors in many glycosyltransferase genes.Our in silico analysis of HNF1A,HNF4A.and FOXA2 binding to the ten candidate glyco-genes studied in this work confirms a significant enrich-ment of these transcription factors specifically in the liver.Our previous studies identified HNF1A as a master regulator of fucosylation,glycan branching,and galactosylation of plasma glycoproteins.Here,we aimed to functionally validate the role of the three transcription factors on downstream glyco-gene transcriptional expression and the possible effect on glycan phenotype.We used the state-of-the-art clus-tered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/dead Cas9(CRISPR/dCas9)molecular tool for the downregulation of the HNF1A,HNF4A,and FOXA2 genes in HepG2 cells-a human liver cancer cell line.The results show that the downregulation of all three genes individually and in pairs affects the transcrip-tional activity of many glyco-genes,although downregulation of glyco-genes was not always followed by an unambiguous change in the corresponding glycan structures.The effect is better seen as an overall change in the total HepG2 N-glycome,primarily due to the extension of biantennary glycans.We propose an alternative way to evaluate the N-glycome composition via estimating the overall complexity of the glycome by quantifying the number of monomers in each glycan structure.We also propose a model showing feedback loops with the mutual activation of HNF1A-FOXA2 and HNF4A-FOXA2 affecting glyco-genes and protein glycosylation in HepG2 cells.
