Abstract
Hypoxia inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) represses the transcription of pro-apoptotic bid in colorectal cancer cells in vitro. To assess the clinical relevance of this observation, HIF-1alpha and Bid were assessed in serial sections of 39 human colorectal adenocarcinomas by immunohistochemistry. In high HIF-1alpha nuclear-positive cell subpopulations, there was a significant reduction in Bid expression (ANOVA, P=0.04). Given the role of Bid in drug-induced apoptosis, these data add impetus to strategies targeting HIF-1 for therapeutic gain.British Journal of Cancer (2008) 99, 459-463. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6604474 www.bjcancer.com Published online 22 July 2008.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Br J Cancer |
Volume | 99( 3) |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |