HOXC9 promotes cell proliferation and suppresses mitochondria-dependent apoptosis through the AKT/mTOR pathway in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Homeobox C9 (HOXC9) is aberrantly expressed in multiple malignancies; however, its functional role in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains elusive. This study investigated the expression, function, and underlying molecular mechanisms of HOXC9 in ESCC. HOXC9 was evaluated via immunohistochemistry in 118 ESC...