Functional analysis of EFNB1-EPHB4 interaction in EMT

Exploratory Score: 0.800 Price: $0.50 esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma cell culture systems and tissue samples Status: proposed

What This Experiment Tests

Exploratory experiment designed to discover new patterns targeting EFNB1, EPHB4, TP53, TP63, SRC, ERK, AKT in cell culture systems and tissue samples. Primary outcome: EMT induction and cell proliferation

Description

Functional analyses were conducted to investigate the role of aberrant epithelial cell interaction via EFNB1-EPHB4 signaling in triggering epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell cycle progression. The study demonstrated that this interaction is mediated by downstream SRC/ERK/AKT signaling pathways. The aberrant interaction was shown to occur within the basal layer at early precancerous lesions and expand to the whole epithelial layer, strengthening along cancer development and progression. The functional analysis revealed that overexpressed ΔNP63 due to TP53 mutation causes the aberrant EFNB1-EPHB4 interaction.

TARGET GENE
EFNB1, EPHB4, TP53, TP63, SRC, ERK, AKT
MODEL SYSTEM
cell culture systems and tissue samples
ESTIMATED COST
$0
TIMELINE
0 months
PATHWAY
EFNB1-EPHB4 signaling, SRC/ERK/AKT signaling, EMT pathway, cell cycle regulation
SOURCE
extracted_from_pmid_38097539
PRIMARY OUTCOME
EMT induction and cell proliferation

Scoring Dimensions

Info Gain 0.00 (25%) Feasibility 0.00 (20%) Hyp Coverage 0.00 (20%) Cost Effect. 0.00 (15%) Novelty 0.00 (10%) Ethical Safety 0.00 (10%) 0.800 composite

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Protocol

functional assays investigating EFNB1-EPHB4 interaction and downstream signaling

Expected Outcomes

demonstration of EFNB1-EPHB4 role in triggering EMT and cell cycle progression

Success Criteria

evidence of aberrant epithelial cell interaction promoting cancer development

Related Hypotheses (1)

Ephrin-B2/EphB4 Axis Manipulation0.645

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