Abstract:
Objective To investigate the expression of CPEB2 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and its impact on the malignant progression of tumors.
Methods The expression level of CPEB2 in breast cancer was analyzed through a database, and the differential expression in clinical pathological specimens was verified by immunohistochemical experiments. CPEB2 overexpressing stable TNBC cell lines were constructed, and CCK8 and Transwell assays were used to detect the changes in cell phenotypes. Western blot was used to explore the expression of key molecules in the MEK/ERK signaling pathway.
Results The expression of CPEB2 in TNBC tissues was significantly lower than that in adjacent tissues (χ2=16.57, P<0.001). Patients with high expression of CPEB2 had a significantly longer overall survival than those with low expression. Overexpression of CPEB2 inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities of TNBC cells and the activation of the MEK/ERK signaling pathway.
Conclusion The expression of CPEB2 is downregulated in TNBC, and its overexpression can affect the MEK/ERK signaling pathway, thereby inhibiting the proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities of TNBC cells.