The results of the present study have shown that TFAP2C can contribute to NSCLC tumorigenesis via downregulation of many tumor suppressors including GADD45B, PMAIP1, XAF1, CYR61, IL24, ATF3, DLC1, RHOB, and TNFAIP3. The gene discussed is DLC1; the disease is non-small cell lung carcinoma.