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BIOMARKER:

EZH2 positive

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Other names: EZH2, ENX-1, EZH1, KMT6, KMT6A, Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit
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26d
siRNA treatment targeting integrin α11 overexpressed via EZH2-driven axis inhibits drug-resistant breast cancer progression. (PubMed, Breast Cancer Res)
Our findings elucidate that integrin α11 is upregulated by EZH2, forming a positive feedback circuit involving FAK-GLI-1 and contributing to drug resistance, cancer stem cell survival and EMT. Taken together, the results suggest integrin α11 as a promising prognostic marker and a powerful therapeutic target for drug-resistant breast cancer.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • HIF1A (Hypoxia inducible factor 1, alpha subunit)
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EZH2 overexpression • HIF1A expression • EZH2 positive
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tamoxifen • doxorubicin hydrochloride
2ms
EZH2 immunoexpression in pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma and clinicopathological features. (PubMed, Braz Oral Res)
The highest mean values of EZH2 were observed in cases with local metastasis, recurrence, perineural invasion, and predominantly cribriform growth pattern without solid areas. EZH2 is a potential marker of malignancy.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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EZH2 positive
6ms
Regulation of EZH2 Expression by INPP4B in Normal Prostate and Primary Prostate Cancer. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
Like PTEN, p53 protein expression and phosphorylation of Akt in Inpp4b murine prostates were elevated. Taken together, the loss of INPP4B in the prostate leads to overlapping and distinct changes in tumor suppressor and oncogenic downstream signaling.
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • SMAD4 (SMAD family member 4) • INPP4B (Inositol polyphosphate-4-phosphatase type II B)
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PTEN expression • TP53 expression • SMAD4 expression • EZH2 positive
7ms
EZH2 protein expression in early hormone receptor positive HER2 negative breast cancer with high recurrence score (SABCS 2023)
In this single institution cohort of pts with early HR+/HER2- BC and high RS, EZH2 protein expression and younger age were associated with development of distant metastases. This preliminary data suggests that determination of EZH2 expression levels may assist in risk stratification of pts with high RS. This should be investigated in a larger data set.
HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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HER-2 positive • HR positive • HER-2 negative • HR positive + HER-2 negative • EZH2 positive • PTEN mutation + HR positive
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Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score®Test
7ms
Phosphorylation of EZH2 differs HER2-positive breast cancer invasiveness in a site-specific manner. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
Activation of phosphorylated EZH2-S21 site in nucleus would be a potential predictor of HER2-positve BC and poor efficacy of HER2-target therapy. These results point to a PRC2-independent non-epigenetic mechanism and therapeutic strategy of EZH2 in HER2-positive BC.
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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HER-2 positive • EZH2 positive
9ms
Analysis on EZH2: mechanism identification of related CeRNA and its immunoassay in hepatocellular carcinoma. (PubMed, BMC Med Genomics)
This study revealed seven potential pathways of Enhancer of Zeste Homolog 2 (EZH2)-related ceRNA mechanisms: lncRNA (SNHG3, 6) -Mir-101-3P-ezh2; lncRNA (SNHG12, RNF216P1)-let-7c-5p-EZH2. We also analyzed the immunity and drug sensitivity of EZH2. Our study proves that EZH2 still has great research prospects in HCC.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • CTLA4 (Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Associated Protein 4) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • Let-7c (MicroRNA Let-7c) • SNHG1 (Small Nucleolar RNA Host Gene 1) • PCA3 (Prostate cancer associated 3) • SNHG12 (Small Nucleolar RNA Host Gene 12)
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EZH2 positive
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sorafenib • paclitaxel • 5-fluorouracil • doxorubicin hydrochloride • etoposide IV • vinorelbine tartrate
11ms
An EZH2-NF-κB regulatory axis drives expression of pro-oncogenic gene signatures in triple negative breast cancer. (PubMed, iScience)
Interestingly, EZH2-NF-κB positive regulation of genes and stemness does not require PRC2. This study provides new insight into pro-oncogenic regulatory functions for EZH2 in breast cancer through PRC2-independent, and NF-κB-dependent regulatory mechanisms.
Journal • Gene Signature
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NFKB1 (Nuclear factor of kappa light polypeptide gene enhancer in B-cells 1)
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EZH2 positive
11ms
EZH2 Expression in Retinoblastoma: a Potential Therapeutic Target. (PubMed, Ophthalmic Res)
Elevated EZH2 expression was found in most RB cases, indicating that EZH2 could be a potential therapeutic target for RB.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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EZH2 positive
1year
Evaluation of Immunohistochemical Expression of Enhancer of Zeste Homolog 2 (EZH2) and Its Association With Clinicopathological Variables in Carcinoma Cervix. (PubMed, Cureus)
 The results of our study affirm that a significant association exists between immunohistochemical expression of EZH2 with tumor grade, histological subtype, lymphnode metastasis, and FIGO stage which can be utilized in future studies with larger sample size to further strengthen the association of EZH2 immunoexpression in cancer cervix patients that may aid in the development of the targeted therapy in near future.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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EZH2 positive
over1year
PROX1-mediated epigenetic silencing of SIRT3 contributes to proliferation and glucose metabolism in colorectal cancer. (PubMed, Int J Biol Sci)
Clinically, high PROX1 expression combined with low SIRT3 expression predicted poor prognosis in patients with CRC. Thus, our study suggests that the PROX1-EZH2 complex positively regulates cell proliferation and glucose metabolism by engaging SIRT3 in CRC, which may serve as a promising therapeutic strategy for CRC.
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SIRT3 (Sirtuin 3)
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SIRT3 expression • EZH2 positive
over1year
Expanding the Molecular Spectrum of Gene Fusions in Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma: Novel Subunits of the Chromatin Remodeling Complexes PRC2 and NuA4/TIP60 as Alternative Fusion Partners. (PubMed, Genes Chromosomes Cancer)
Our study expands the molecular spectrum of EPC1 and PHF1-related gene fusions in ESS to include additional novel subunits of the PRC2 and/or NuA4/TIP60 complexes. These cases displayed a monomorphic epithelioid or spindled phenotype, spanning low-grade and high-grade cytomorphology, all expressing CD10 and commonly ER and PR, and are prone to local and/or distant spread.
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PGR (Progesterone receptor) • MME (Membrane Metalloendopeptidase)
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PGR expression • EZH2 positive
over1year
Impact of a cell cycle and an extracellular matrix remodeling transcriptional signature on tumor progression and correlation with EZH2 expression in meningioma. (PubMed, J Neurosurg)
The authors identified modules of dysregulated genes in grade 2 meningiomas related to the activation of oxidative metabolism, cell division, cell motility due to extracellular remodeling, and immune evasion that were predictive of survival and exhibited significant correlations with EZH2 expression.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • NF2 (Neurofibromin 2)
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EZH2 positive
over1year
Mutually exclusive expression of EZH2 and H3K27me3 in non-small cell lung carcinoma. (PubMed, Pathol Res Pract)
No co-expression of EZH2 and H3K27me3 was detected in all examined subtypes. To our knowledge, there have been no reports describing mutually exclusive expression pattern of EZH2 and H3K27me3.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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EZH2 positive
almost2years
Inverse co-expression of EZH2 and acetylated H3K27 in prostatic tissue. (PubMed, Ann Diagn Pathol)
EZH2 and H3K27ac had an inverse correlation in benign versus (especially) low-grade and low-stage prostate cancers; however, in high-stage and high-grade cancers and metastases, H3K27ac increased significantly. Findings support EZH2 and H3K27ac as targets for cancer prevention in localized or low-grade prostate cancer, but we now note that their inverse relationship becomes uncoupled in advanced prostate cancer.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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EZH2 positive
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Ibrance (palbociclib)
2years
Inhibition of the deubiquitinating enzyme USP47 as a novel targeted therapy for hematologic malignancies expressing mutant EZH2. (PubMed, Leukemia)
Although EZH2 kinase inhibitors, such as EPZ-6438, provide clinical benefit, certain cancer cells are resistant to the enzymatic inhibition of EZH2 because of the inability to functionally target mutant EZH2, or because of cells' dependence on the non-histone methyltransferase activity of EZH2...Moreover, targeting of USP47 leads to death of mutant EZH2-positive cells in vitro and in vivo. Taken together, we propose targeting USP47 with a small molecule inhibitor as a novel potential therapy for DLBCL and other hematologic malignancies characterized by mutant EZH2 expression.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • USP47 (Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 47)
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EZH2 mutation • EZH2 Y641 • EZH2 positive
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Tazverik (tazemetostat)
over2years
Exosomal circPVT1 derived from lung cancer promotes the progression of lung cancer by targeting miR-124-3p/EZH2 axis and regulating macrophage polarization. (PubMed, Cell Cycle)
CircPVT1 in LC-derived Exos increased EZH2 expression through inhibiting miR-124-3p expression level in macrophage. Taken togther, exosomal circPVT1 derived from LC mediates macrophage polarization via the miR-124-3p/EZH2 axis to potentiate LC cells' proliferation, invasion and migration.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • PVT1 (Pvt1 Oncogene)
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EZH2 positive
over2years
Clinical • P2 data
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ALK (Anaplastic lymphoma kinase) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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ALK positive • EZH2 mutation • ALK negative • EZH2 positive
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Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) • Ezharmia (valemetostat)
over2years
LncRNA HOXA-AS2 Promotes Oral Squamous Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion via Upregulating EZH2 as an Oncogene. (PubMed, Technol Cancer Res Treat)
In summary, the findings suggested that HOXA-AS2 may inhibit cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, induce cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase, and increase cell apoptosis by targeting EZH2. The research indicated that HOXA-AS2/EZH2 axis may play a key role in the development of OSCC.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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EZH2 overexpression • EZH2 deletion • EZH2 positive
almost3years
EZH2 expression is associated with inferior overall survival in mantle cell lymphoma. (PubMed, Mod Pathol)
Based on gene expression profiling data, EZH2 expression could potentiate cell cycle machinery in MCL. These data suggest that assessment of EZH2 expression could be useful to stratify MCL patients into low- and high-risk groups.
Clinical • Journal
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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TP53 overexpression • EZH2 positive
almost3years
Expression of Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, Survivin, Enhancer of zeste homolog -2, Cyclooxygenase-2, p53 and p16 molecular markers in Gall bladder carcinoma. (PubMed, J Carcinog)
The present study shows the expression of molecular markers Her2 neu, p53, p16, survivin, COX-2, and EZH-2 in GBC. Now the time has come, and it is also the need of the day to establish early biomarkers of this highly lethal malignancy. It can be used in future for the detection of disease in the early phase and targeted therapy.
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • PGR (Progesterone receptor) • BIRC5 (Baculoviral IAP repeat containing 5) • PTGS2 (Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2)
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HER-2 expression • PGR positive • TP53 expression • EZH2 positive
almost3years
Analysis of the Predictive Value of EZH2 Expression Level on the Clinical Efficacy and Long-term Prognosis of Patients with Primary Gastrointestinal Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (PubMed, Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi)
In patients with PGI-DLBCL, the high expression of EZH2 significantly reduces the short-term CR and OR rates, which is an independent risk factor for the shortening of long-term OS and PFS rates, and it is independently related to the high expression of H3K27me3 and BCL6.
Clinical • Retrospective data • Journal • IO biomarker
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • BCL6 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 6)
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BCL2 expression • MYC expression • EZH2 positive
3years
EZH2 regulates the malignancy of human glioblastoma cells via modulation of Twist mRNA stability. (PubMed, Eur J Pharmacol)
Knockdown of EZH2 can suppress proliferation and migration, while increase temozolomide (TMZ) sensitivity, of GBM cells. Further, knockdown of EZH2 or its specific inhibitor GSK126 can decrease expression of Twist, while over expression of Twist can reverse si-EZH2-suppressed malignancy of GBM cells...Collectively, our data suggest that EZH2 might be a potential target for GBM treatment. Further, miR-206/Twist axis is involved in EZH2-regulated malignancy of GBM cells.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • MIR206 (MicroRNA 206)
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EZH2 positive
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temozolomide • GSK2816126
3years
EZH2-miRNA Positive Feedback Promotes Tumor Growth in Ovarian Cancer. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
We confirmed that a feedback loop exists between EZH2 and miRNA that maintained EZH2 overexpression, thus promoting ovarian cancer proliferation in vivo and in vitro. We further explored that EZH2 inhibited miRNA expression through PRC2, as determined by CHIP (chromatin immunoprecipitation), and EZH2 decreased the expression of p21, p53, and RUNX3. These results suggest that EZH2 inhibits the expression of Et-miRNAs (EZH2-targeting miRNAs) through the H3K27me3 pathway, thus forming an EZH2-miRNA positive feedback loop that maintains the high expression of EZH2 and promotes the malignant proliferation of cancer cells by regulating the expression of cell proliferation-related proteins.
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • RUNX3 (RUNX Family Transcription Factor 3) • CDKN1A (Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A)
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TP53 expression • EZH2 overexpression • EZH2 positive
3years
[VIRTUAL] Phase 2 study of tazemetostat in Japanese patients with relapsed or refractory EZH2 mutation-positive B-cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (AACR 2021)
The ORR in subjects who received prior treatment with bendamustine, rituximab, and CHOP was 87.5%, 76.9%, and 76.9%, respectively. Tazemetostat at a dose of 800 mg BID showed encouraging efficacy in patients with relapsed or refractory EZH2 mutation-positive FL with an acceptable safety profile in the overall population. Thus, tazemetostat may be a potential option for the treatment of relapsed or refractory EZH2 mutation-positive FL.
P2 data • Clinical
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EZH2 mutation • EZH2 positive
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cobas® EZH2 Mutation Test
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Rituxan (rituximab) • Tazverik (tazemetostat) • bendamustine
3years
An E2F1/DDX11/EZH2 Positive Feedback Loop Promotes Cell Proliferation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
In addition, E2F1 is identified as one of the upstream regulators of DDX11, and forms a positive feedback loop with EZH2 to upregulate DDX11 and facilitate cell proliferation. Collectively, our data suggest DDX11 as a promising prognostic factor and an oncogene in HCC via a E2F1/DDX11/EZH2 positive feedback loop.
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • CDKN1A (Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A) • E2F1 (E2F transcription factor 1)
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TP53 expression • EZH2 positive
over3years
SMARCA4 (BRG1) and SMARCB1 (INI1) expression in TTF-1 negative neuroendocrine carcinomas including merkel cell carcinoma. (PubMed, Pathol Res Pract)
Inactivation of SMARCA4 in a subset of TTF-1 negative neuroendocrine carcinomas especially of pulmonary site can be further studied for their therapeutic response to targeted therapy e.g. EZH2 inhibitors. In addition, our study is the first to show that BRG1 and INI1 expression are intact in MCC and hence the biology of MCC might be completely exclusive of these two tumor suppressor genes.
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SMARCA4 (SWI/SNF related, matrix associated, actin dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily A, member 4) • SMARCB1 (SWI/SNF Related, Matrix Associated, Actin Dependent Regulator Of Chromatin, Subfamily B, Member 1) • NKX2-1 (NK2 Homeobox 1)
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EZH2 positive • NKX2-1 expression
over3years
SP1-induced long non-coding RNA SNHG6 facilitates the carcinogenesis of chondrosarcoma through inhibiting KLF6 by recruiting EZH2. (PubMed, Cell Death Dis)
KLF6 was found to bind to the promoter region of SP1 and restrained its transcription, while SP1 could be recruited to the promoter region of SNHG6 and promoted its transcription to form a positive loop. In summary, this study reveals that SP1-induced SNHG6 forms a positive loop to facilitate the carcinogenesis of chondrosarcoma through the suppression of KLF6 by recruiting EZH2, which manifests the oncogenic function of SNHG6 in chondrosarcoma.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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EZH2 positive
over3years
EZH2 is a negative prognostic biomarker associated with immunosuppression in hepatocellular carcinoma. (PubMed, PLoS One)
Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) showed that high EZH2 expression is positively associated with the MYC and glycolysis signaling pathway and negatively associated with the interferon-gamma signaling pathway in HCC tissues. These findings demonstrate that EZH2 is a potential prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target in HCC.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • IFNG (Interferon, gamma)
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MYC expression • EZH2 positive
over3years
EZH2-Inhibited MicroRNA-454-3p Promotes M2 Macrophage Polarization in Glioma. (PubMed, Front Cell Dev Biol)
Either inhibition of miR-454-3p or PTEN resulted in promotion of M2 macrophage polarization. Collectively, histone methyltransferase EZH2 inhibited miR-454-3p through methylation modification and promoted mA modification of PTEN to induce glioma M2 macrophage polarization.
Journal
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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PTEN expression • EZH2 positive
over3years
Long noncoding RNA ATB promotes ovarian cancer tumorigenesis by mediating histone H3 lysine 27 trimethylation through binding to EZH2. (PubMed, J Cell Mol Med)
These data revealed the oncogenic of lnc-ATB and provided a novel biomarker for OC diagnosis. Furthermore, these findings indicated the mechanism of lnc-ATB functioning in the progression of OC, which provided a new target for OC therapy.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • CDH1 (Cadherin 1)
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EZH2 overexpression • EZH2 positive
over3years
FOXF2 aggravates the progression of non-small cell lung cancer through targeting lncRNA H19 to downregulate PTEN. (PubMed, Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci)
FOXF2 was upregulated in NSCLC. It accelerated the proliferative and migratory abilities of the NSCLC cells by targeting H19 to downregulate PTEN, thus aggravating the progression of NSCLC.
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PTEN (Phosphatase and tensin homolog) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • H19 (H19 Imprinted Maternally Expressed Transcript)
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EZH2 overexpression • H19 overexpression • EZH2 positive
over3years
EZH2 Expression in Follicular Lymphoma Is Variable and Independent from the Progression of Disease Within 24 Months of First Treatment. (PubMed, Anticancer Res)
POD24 is currently the most useful tool for the identification of poor outlook patients. EZH2 is crucial in FL biology, but the value of its protein expression is limited as a prognostic factor.
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BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • BCL6 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 6) • IRF4 (Interferon regulatory factor 4)
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EZH2 positive
over3years
Prognostic Value of EZH2 in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancers: A Meta-Analysis and Bioinformatics Analysis. (PubMed, Biomed Res Int)
EZH2 may be an independent prognostic factor for NSCLC. EZH2 high expression or its synergistic action with KRAS and BRAF mutations affects the prognosis of non-small-cell lung cancer.
Retrospective data • Review • Journal
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit)
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KRAS mutation • BRAF mutation • EGFR expression • EZH2 positive
over3years
LINC00152 upregulates ZEB1 expression and enhances epithelial-mesenchymal transition and oxaliplatin resistance in esophageal cancer by interacting with EZH2. (PubMed, Cancer Cell Int)
Our study demonstrates that LINC00152/EZH2/ZEB1 axis can regulate EMT and resistance of EC cells to L-OHP, thus presenting a potential therapeutic target for EC treatment.
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EZH2 (Enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb repressive complex 2 subunit) • ZEB1 (Zinc Finger E-box Binding Homeobox 1)
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EZH2 positive • ZEB1 expression
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oxaliplatin