We showed that circ_0017639 considerably contributes to the NSCLC development. High circ_0017639 expression was found in NSCLC cells and tissues. It was revealed that an elevated expression of circ_0017639 enhanced the proliferative, migratory, and invasive potential of NSCLC cells through triggering PI3K/AKT signaling cascade, which may provide the experimental evidence for the further targeted intervention therapy of NSCLC.
Circ_0017639 facilitates proliferative, migratory, and invasive potential of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.