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Analysis of differentially expressed genes in KRas-induced lung tumors in the presence and absence of the transcription factor NF-kappaB p65 subunit

Grant number: 13/16380-7
Support Opportunities:Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
Start date: December 01, 2013
End date: November 30, 2014
Field of knowledge:Biological Sciences - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology
Principal Investigator:Daniela Sanchez Basseres
Grantee:Thalita Bueno Corrêa
Host Institution: Instituto de Química (IQ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Given that the NF-kB subunit p65 plays an important role in oncogenic Ras-induced neoplastic transformation, including K-Ras-induced lung transformation, it is crucial to identify p65-regulated genes that promote oncogenesis. Based on the hypothesis that p65 regulates potential therapeutic targets in the lung, our experimental approach will include identification of differentially expressed genes in K-Ras-induced murine lung tumors in the presence and absence of p65. The rationale for this approach is that, once it is completed, it will provide critical information about the molecular mechanisms involved in KRas-induced malignant transformation. This knowledge will be of great value for the development of more effective therapeutic strategies for lung cancer patients. Once the proposed studies are finalized, we expect to have identified new potential therapeutic targets for lung cancer. This would be an important finding because it would allow the design of new pharmacological approaches to block oncogenic KRas activity in lung cancer therapy.

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