Reciprocal relationship between expression of hypoxia inducible factor 1alpha (HIF-1alpha) and the pro-apoptotic protein Bid in ex vivo colorectal cancer.

M Seenath, DL Roberts, C Cawthorne, M Saunders, G Armstrong, S O'Dwyer, IJ Stratford, C Dive, Andrew Renehan

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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 languageEnglish
JournalBr J Cancer
Volume99( 3)
Publication statusPublished - 2008

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