Journal of International Oncology ›› 2016, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (5): 385-386.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673422X.2016.05.017

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Signaling pathways of epithelialmesenchymal transition in colon cancer

Li Xiaoqing, Li Yuanfei   

  1. Department of Oncology, First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
  • Online:2016-05-08 Published:2016-04-07
  • Contact: Li Yuanfei E-mail:liyflinda@163.com

Abstract: Epithelialmesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a critical role in the carcinogenesis of colon cancer, and promotes the tumor invasion and metastasis. Studies have shown several signals are involved including transforming growth factorβ (TGFβ), Wnt/βcatein, Notch, nuclear factorκB (NFκB) and PI3K/Akt signal pathway. It is important to elucidate EMTrelated signal pathway thereby providing new insights into possible therapeutic interventions of colon cancer.

Key words: Colorectal neoplasms, Epithelialmesenchymal transition