Background:The role of the lysine acetyltransferase GCN5 in cancer development remains largely unknown. Results: GCN5 expression correlates with lung cancer tumor size, directly enhances the expression of E2F1, cyclin E1, and cyclin D1, and potentiates lung cancer growth. Conclusion: GCN5 potentiates lung cancer growth in an E2F1-dependent manner. Significance: GCN5 is critical for lung cancer growth and represents a potential target for the treatment of lung cancer.
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