Abstract:
Objectives This research examined EHD2 expression level in prostate cancer and identified its effects on proliferation and transformation of prostate cancer cells.
Methods Immunohistochemistry was used to detect EHD2 expression level in prostate cancer tissue and benign prostatic hyperplasia.The lentiviral system facilitates EHD2 overexpression or silencing in DU145 cells.Cell counting, colony formation, and soft agar experiments were used to determine cell proliferation and transformation characteristics.
Results EHD2 expression decreased in cancer cells compared with cells in hyperplasia tissue.EHD2 downregulation promoted DU145 cell growth and colony formation(P < 0.01).Opposite effects were observed with EHD2 overexpression.
Conclusion EHD2 expression was suppressed in prostate tumor cells.Therefore, EHD2 may be a novel tumor suppressor in prostate cancer.