MKK6 is upregulated in human esophageal, stomach, and colon cancers

Cancer Invest. 2014 Oct;32(8):416-22. doi: 10.3109/07357907.2014.933236. Epub 2014 Jul 14.

Abstract

Expression analysis of MKK6 protein in solid tumors has never been investigated. Here, we report systematic analysis of MKK6 protein in different types of human tumor samples using western blotting and immunofluorescence techniques. We observed significant increase in the expression of MKK6 in Esophageal, Stomach, and Colon cancers as compared to controls. Results were alternately confirmed by Immunofluorescence studies. Upregulation of MKK6 protein is indicative of its role in human cancers and could possibly be used as a novel diagnostic or prognostic marker in these cancers.

Keywords: Cancers; MKK6; Protein expression.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Colonic Neoplasms / enzymology*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / genetics
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / enzymology*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • MAP Kinase Kinase 6 / biosynthesis*
  • MAP Kinase Kinase 6 / genetics
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Neoplasms / enzymology*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / genetics
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology
  • Up-Regulation

Substances

  • MAP Kinase Kinase 6
  • MAP2K6 protein, human