LNT induces apoptosis in Hepa1-6 cells via EGR1/PTEN/AKT signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma 30 and promotes apoptosis by targeting the Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway in lung adenocarcinoma 36. Here, EGR1 is linked to hepatocellular carcinoma.