It is reported that MNX1-AS1 exerts promoting effects on the proliferative capacities of cancer cells in both glioblastoma and ovarian cancer [20, 21] In breast cancer, MNX1-AS1 has been characterized as an oncogene to induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and activate the AKT/mTOR signal pathways [22]. The gene discussed is MNX1; the disease is cancer.