SOX7 Target Genes and their Contribution to its Tumor Suppressive Function

As a transcription factor, SOX7 suppresses cancer development. However, only a few genes were demonstrated as SOX7-activated targets in cancer-irrelevant contexts. We used microarray chips to determine SOX7 target genes in breast cancer cells and discovered multiple signaling pathways altered by ectopic SOX7. We also investigated several genes for their roles in SOX7-mediated tumor suppression. Our study innovatively revealed SOX7 target gene profile in a cancer-relevant context and identified several SOX7-repressed target genes.

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Zhang Y, Stovall DB, Wan M, Zhang Q, Chou JW, Li D, Sui G