Abstract:Objective To explore the effect of lentivirus mediated FGFR1 silence on proliferation and apoptosis of lung cancer cells. Methods Lentiviral vector LV-shFGFR1 was established, packaged, and virus particle was prepared. The experiment was divided into three groups, the interference group, empty load group, and control group. FGFR1 protein and mRNA expression levels in the three groups cells were detected by using western blot and real time fluorescence quantitative technique. Cell proliferation in each group was tested by using methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium and cell apoptosis was detected by using flow cytometry and Hoechest staining. Results ① The expression of FGFR1 mRNA in A549 was higher than that of H3255 and A-427 (P < 0.05). ② The relative expression of FGFR1 mRNA and protein in A549, H3255 and A-427 lung cancer cells was significantly different (P < 0.05); There was no significant difference in FGFR1 mRNA and protein expression between empty vector group and control group (P > 0.05). The expression of FGFR1 mRNA and protein in the interference group was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). ③ The proliferation of A549 cells in the interference group, the empty vector group and the control group at 0 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h and 72 h were significantly different (P < 0.05). ④ The apoptosis rates of A549 cells in three groups were statistically different (P < 0.05); there was no significant difference in apoptosis rate between empty load group and control group (P > 0.05); the apoptosis rate of A549 cells in the interference group was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Lentivirus mediated FGFR1 silence can inhibit the proliferation of lung cancer cell A549 and promote the apoptosis of lung cancer cells simultaneously. It is suggested that FGFR1 may be involved in the process of lung cancer cell development.