Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells

Introduction: On a global scale, breast cancer contributes the highest cancer-related deaths in women due to metastasis which renders the treatments ineffective and non-targeted. The members of Matrix Metallopeptidases, particularly Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2), are among the key players in brea...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Suhaimi, Shafinah, Choy, Chan Soon, Pei, Chong Pei, De Ming, Chau, Saad, Norazalina, Rosli, Rozita
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Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106273/
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author Ahmad Suhaimi, Shafinah
Choy, Chan Soon
Pei, Chong Pei
De Ming, Chau
Saad, Norazalina
Rosli, Rozita
author_facet Ahmad Suhaimi, Shafinah
Choy, Chan Soon
Pei, Chong Pei
De Ming, Chau
Saad, Norazalina
Rosli, Rozita
author_sort Ahmad Suhaimi, Shafinah
building UPM Institutional Repository
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description Introduction: On a global scale, breast cancer contributes the highest cancer-related deaths in women due to metastasis which renders the treatments ineffective and non-targeted. The members of Matrix Metallopeptidases, particularly Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2), are among the key players in breast cancer metastasis. In most cases, MMP2 was markedly upregulated and linked to poor prognosis. In a previous study, in silico analyses revealed that several coding single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of MMP2 were shown to reduce gene expression and mRNA stability of MMP2 in Malaysian breast cancer patients. Therefore, to validate the in silico predictions, the objective of this study was to determine the effects of multiple coding SNPs of MMP2 on the gene expression and mRNA stability of MMP2 in breast cancer cells. Methods: In the current study, breast adenocarcinoma MCF7 cells were transfected with MMP2 wild type and variant containing the coding SNPs. After confirmation of transfection by DNA sequencing, the gene expression level of MMP2 was evaluated by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) whereas mRNA stability of MMP2 was determined following treatment with actinomycin D. Results: MMP2 wild type and variant were successfully transfected in MCF7 cells based on sequencing and PCR analysis. It was found that the presence of coding SNPs lowered the gene expression level of MMP2, but not the stability of MMP2 mRNA. Conclusion: This study supports the in silico effects of MMP2 coding SNPs on its gene expression in an in vitro model.
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spelling upm-1062732024-05-12T13:18:12Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106273/ Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells Ahmad Suhaimi, Shafinah Choy, Chan Soon Pei, Chong Pei De Ming, Chau Saad, Norazalina Rosli, Rozita Introduction: On a global scale, breast cancer contributes the highest cancer-related deaths in women due to metastasis which renders the treatments ineffective and non-targeted. The members of Matrix Metallopeptidases, particularly Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2), are among the key players in breast cancer metastasis. In most cases, MMP2 was markedly upregulated and linked to poor prognosis. In a previous study, in silico analyses revealed that several coding single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of MMP2 were shown to reduce gene expression and mRNA stability of MMP2 in Malaysian breast cancer patients. Therefore, to validate the in silico predictions, the objective of this study was to determine the effects of multiple coding SNPs of MMP2 on the gene expression and mRNA stability of MMP2 in breast cancer cells. Methods: In the current study, breast adenocarcinoma MCF7 cells were transfected with MMP2 wild type and variant containing the coding SNPs. After confirmation of transfection by DNA sequencing, the gene expression level of MMP2 was evaluated by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) whereas mRNA stability of MMP2 was determined following treatment with actinomycin D. Results: MMP2 wild type and variant were successfully transfected in MCF7 cells based on sequencing and PCR analysis. It was found that the presence of coding SNPs lowered the gene expression level of MMP2, but not the stability of MMP2 mRNA. Conclusion: This study supports the in silico effects of MMP2 coding SNPs on its gene expression in an in vitro model. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2024 Article PeerReviewed Ahmad Suhaimi, Shafinah and Choy, Chan Soon and Pei, Chong Pei and De Ming, Chau and Saad, Norazalina and Rosli, Rozita (2024) Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 20 (1). pp. 30-37. ISSN 1675-8544 https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2024012409404704_MJMHS_0073.pdf 10.47836/mjmhs.20.1.5
spellingShingle Ahmad Suhaimi, Shafinah
Choy, Chan Soon
Pei, Chong Pei
De Ming, Chau
Saad, Norazalina
Rosli, Rozita
Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells
title Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells
title_full Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells
title_fullStr Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells
title_full_unstemmed Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells
title_short Multiple SNPs downregulate gene expression of Matrix Metallopeptidase 2 in MCF7 breast cancer cells
title_sort multiple snps downregulate gene expression of matrix metallopeptidase 2 in mcf7 breast cancer cells
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106273/
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