Knockdown of RFC2 Prevents the Proliferation, Migration and Invasion of Cervical Cancer Cells.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q4 ONCOLOGY

Anticancer research Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.21873/anticanres.17486

Jae Woong Koh, Seon-Joo Park

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Abstract

Background/aim: Replication factor C subunit 2 (RFC2) is a component of the replication factor C (RFC) complex, which plays a critical role in DNA replication and repair. Recent studies have reported the involvement of RFC2 in several cancers. In this study, we investigated the functional role of RFC2 in cervical cancer progression.

Materials and methods: RFC2 expression in cervical cancer cells was analyzed using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. HeLa, ME-180, and SiHa cells were transfected with siRNAs targeting RFC2. Cell viability and proliferation were assessed using the MTT and colony formation assays, and cell cycle distribution was analyzed by flow cytometry. Migration and invasion abilities were evaluated through Transwell assays with or without Matrigel.

Results: RFC2 knockdown significantly reduced cell proliferation in cervical cancer cells. Flow cytometry analysis revealed cell cycle arrest at the S phase. Additionally, RFC2 knockdown markedly inhibited the migration and invasion of cervical cancer cells. These results demonstrate the critical involvement of RFC2 in regulating proliferation and metastatic potential in cervical cancer cells.

Conclusion: RFC2 plays a pivotal role in promoting cervical cancer progression by enhancing cell growth, regulating the cell cycle, and promoting metastatic behavior. Further studies on the molecular mechanisms of RFC2 in cancer-associated pathways may provide a novel therapeutic target for developing cervical cancer treatment strategies.

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Anticancer research 医学-肿瘤学

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

10.00%

发文量

566

审稿时长

2 months

期刊介绍： ANTICANCER RESEARCH is an independent international peer-reviewed journal devoted to the rapid publication of high quality original articles and reviews on all aspects of experimental and clinical oncology. Prompt evaluation of all submitted articles in confidence and rapid publication within 1-2 months of acceptance are guaranteed. ANTICANCER RESEARCH was established in 1981 and is published monthly (bimonthly until the end of 2008). Each annual volume contains twelve issues and index. Each issue may be divided into three parts (A: Reviews, B: Experimental studies, and C: Clinical and Epidemiological studies). Special issues, presenting the proceedings of meetings or groups of papers on topics of significant progress, will also be included in each volume. There is no limitation to the number of pages per issue.