Publications by authors named "Fen-Fang Zhou"

The aim of the present study was to explore the underlying mechanisms involved in gastric cancer (GC) formation using data-independent acquisition (DIA) quantitative proteomics analysis. We identified the differences in protein expression and related functions involved in biological metabolic processes in GC. Totally, 745 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were found in GC tissues vs.

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Ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase core protein 2 (UQCRC2) is an important mitochondrial complex III subunit. This study investigated the role of UQCRC2 in gastric cancer (GC) and its upstream regulatory microRNAs (miRNAs). UQCRC2 expression levels were lower in GC tissues than non-carcinoma tissues.

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The Grainyhead-like 3 (GRHL3) is involved in epidermal barrier formation, neural tube closure and wound repair. Previous studies have suggested that GRHL3 has been linked to many different types of cancers. However, to date, its effects on human colorectal cancer (CRC) has not been clarified yet.

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The sialyl Lewis X (SLe) antigen encoded by the FUT7 gene is the ligand of endotheliam-selectin (E-selectin). The combination of SLe antigen and E-selectin represents an important way for malignant tumor metastasis. In the present study, the effect of the SLe-binding DNA aptamer on the adhesion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells in vitro was investigated.

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Current studies have demonstrated that SLC38A1 proteins play a causal role in neoplastic cell transformation. The twofold aim of this study was to provide insight into whether a variance in the expression of SLC38A1 exists between human colorectal cancer and healthy human tissues and to determine how silencing or overexpressing the SLC38A1 gene could affect the proliferation, viability and migration of colorectal cancer cells. Immunohistochemical staining was used to analyze the expression of SLC38A1 in colorectal cancer tissues and adjacent normal mucosa in 77 patients who underwent surgical resection.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Fen-Fang Zhou"

  • - Fen-Fang Zhou's research primarily focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in various types of cancers, particularly gastric and colorectal cancers, by utilizing advanced techniques like quantitative proteomics and gene expression analysis.
  • - Key findings from Zhou's studies highlight significant proteins such as UQCRC2 and SLC38A1 that play roles in cancer progression, emphasizing their potential as clinical prognostic markers and therapeutic targets in gastric and colorectal cancers.
  • - Additionally, Zhou has explored the involvement of specific microRNAs and DNA aptamers in tumorigenesis, adhesion, and metastasis, providing insights into novel strategies for cancer treatment and management.