Objective To detect 5′CpG island methylation of APC(adenomatous polyposis coli) gene promoter region in cervical carcinoma cell lines (HeLa,CaSki,SiHa), and to investigate the possibility of Hydralazine in restoring the expression of APC gene through demethylation. Methods The CpG island methylation status of APC gene promoter region of the cervical carcinoma cell lines were analyzed using methylated specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP). The mRNA expression profile of APC gene was analyzed by using RT-PCR after Hydralazine treatment. Results The CpG island of APC gene was methylated in HeLa and hemimethylated in CaSki but not in SiHa. The mRNA expression of APC gene can be detected after hydralazine treatment. Conclusion The APC gene non-expression in cervical carcinoma is associated with CpG island methylation in APC gene promoter region. Hydralazine, served as a demethylating agent, enables to restore the expression of APC gene.

In 2022,breast cancer ranks the first in incidence among all malignant tumors worldwide,and it's high recurrence and fatality rate has posed serious threat to human life and health.Triple negative breast cancer(TNBC)is known for its poor prognosis among all types of breast cancer,and is often associated with elevated expression of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR).EGFR is widely expressed on the surface of various cells.The signaling pathway mediated by EGFR is mainly involved in cell growth,proliferation and differentiation.EGFR overexpression is often closely related to tumor invasion,metastasis and prognosis.Therefore,elucidating the roles of EGFR in TNBC and developing prevention and treatment strategies correspondingly are helpful to prevent and control the occurrence of breast cancer,and improve patients'quality of life.This review summarizes the research progress in the roles of EGFR,the treatment strategies and drug resistance in TNBC,in order to provide more refence for treating and improving the prognosis of breast cancer.

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