Does mUC16 mucin ( CA125 ) attenuate TRAIL-induced apoptosis by decreasing TRAIL receptor R2 expression and increasing c-FLIP expression?
These findings indicate that MUC16 protects EOC cells against TRAIL-induced apoptosis through multiple mechanisms including the blockade of TRAIL R2 expression and the regulation of cFLIP expression at both the transcriptional and the protein level.
Based on these results, grade 2 neutropenia cannot predict the risk of grade 3 neutropenia. Continuation of chemotherapy in patients with neutrophil counts of 1000-1500 may be appropriate, and discontinuation of therapy is not always required.