LncRNA PCAT7 promotes the malignant progression of breast cancer by regulating ErbB/PI3K/Akt pathway

Aim: This study aimed to explore the mechanism of lncRNA PCAT7 underlying the progression of breast cancer, which will provide a basis for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. Methods: Data from The Cancer Genome Atlas data associated with breast cancer were used to identify the target lncRNA. In vitro experiments were conducted to detect gene expression and the effect of the lncRNA on cancer cell activities. Results: PCAT7 was found to be highly expressed in breast cancer tissue and cells, which activated the ErbB/PI3K/Akt pathway to potentiate cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion and suppress apoptosis. Conclusion: PCAT7 is likely to promote tumor cell activities by activating ErbB/PI3K/Akt pathway, in turn potentiating tumor malignant progression.