CPSF4 up-regulated the expression of COX-2 at mRNA and protein levels in lung cancer cells.
CPSF4 increased the expression of p-IKKαβ and p-IκBα, the translocation of NF-κB from cytoplasm to nucleus, and the binding of p65 on COX-2 promoter.
CPSF4 bound to COX-2 promoter directly, and thereby activated the transcription of COX-2.
CPSF4 promoted lung tumor growth in a xenograft lung cancer mouse model by targeting COX-2 signaling.
CPSF4 was positively correlated with COX-2 level in human lung cancer tissues. High expression of CPSF4 and COX-2 predicted poor prognosis of patients with lung cancers.