Cyclin F and KIF20A, FOXM1 target genes, increase proliferation and invasion of ovarian cancer cells.

Increased expression of FOXM1 is observed in a variety of human malignancies. The downstream target genes of FOXM1 involved in tumorigenesis and development are not fully elucidated in ovarian cancer. Here, we identified Cyclin F, a substrate recognition subunit of SCF (Skp1-Cul1-F-box protein) complex, and Kinesin Family Member 20A (KIF20A) were transcriptionally regulated by FOXM1 in ovarian cancer. Accordingly, Cyclin F and KIF20A were commonly overexpressed in ovarian cancer. Functionally, forced expression of Cyclin F or KIF20A significantly enhanced while knockdown of them decreased proliferation and invasion of ovarian cancer cells. Importantly, high levels of Cyclin F and KIF20A correlated with poor prognosis in patients with ovarian cancer. Our findings indicate that Cyclin F and KIF20A are functional targets of FOXM1 which might be potential drug targets in ovarian cancer. Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Yingwei Li, Haiyang Guo, Zixiang Wang, Hualei Bu, Shourong Wang, Hao Wang, Haiyan Fang, Zhaojian Liu, Beihua Kong. Cyclin F and KIF20A, FOXM1 target genes, increase proliferation and invasion of ovarian cancer cells. Experimental cell research. 2020 Oct 15;395(2):112212

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