GSE124268
Polycomb Group Proteins EZH2 and EED Directly Regulate Androgen Receptor in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Polycomb group proteins are important epigenetic regulators for organ development, cell proliferation and differentiation, as well as initiation and progression of lethal diseases, including cancer. Upregulated Polycomb group proteins, including EZH2, promote proliferation, migration, invasion and metastasis of cancer cells, as well as self-renewal of cancer stem cells. The canonical function of EZH2, along with its essential binding partners EED and SUZ12, is to methylate histone H3K27 and repress its downstream targets. In this study, we discover that EZH2 regulates androgen receptor (AR) expression levels and AR signaling in prostate cancer. Targeting EZH2 with the newly identified EZH2 inhibitor, astemizole, could effectively inhibit the progression of castration-resistant prostate cancer. Overall design: Examination of mRNA profiles level in 5 cell types