MKL1 activity is enhanced in estrogen (E2)-independent breast cancer cell lines.
MKL1 activation in E2-dependent MCF-7 cells represses estrogen receptor expression.
MKL1 activation abolishes E2-dependent proliferation and transcription.
Growth factor signaling and E2-independent proliferation are enhanced by MKL1.
MKL1 activation result in hormonal escape and tamoxifen-resistance.