DUSP4 is an Oncogenic Gene for the Carcinogenesis of Clear cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

DUSP4 is considered as an oncogenic gene. However, the effect of DUSP4 on the oncogenesis of Clear cell Renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) is still unclear. In this study, we explored the expression pattern of DUSP4 in CCRCC cancer tissues and CCRCC cell lines by qRT-PCR. Furthermore, we investigated the roles of DUSP4 in CCRCC using gain-of-function and loss-of-function assays. Here, DUSP4 mRNA levels were significantly increased in CCRCC tissues and cell lines. DUSP4 overexpression promotes the proliferation, migration and tumorigenicity of CCRCC cells while DUSP4 silencing showed the opposite effects. DUSP4 serves as an oncogenic gene in CCRCC carcinogenesis, indicating the potential value of DUSP4 in the diagnosis and treatment of CCRCC.