文摘
ERβ suppression in breast cancer cells induces significant phenotypic changes and alters the expression of EMT markers. ERβ suppressed cells exhibit modified functional cell properties (proliferation, migration, invasion and adhesion). Migration is significantly reduced through the EGFR/IGF-IR and the JAK/STAT signaling pathways. ERβ modulates the gene expression of proteoglycans, matrix metalloproteinases and plasminogen activation system components. ERβ is a potential target to improve design of novel pharmaceuticals against aggressive breast cancer.