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Tabaeian SP, Eshkiki ZS, Dana F, Fayyaz F, Baniasadi M, Agah S, Masoodi M, Safari E, Sedaghat M, Abedini P, Akbari A. Evaluation of tumor-educated platelet long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as potential diagnostic biomarkers for colorectal cancer. J Cancer Res Ther 2024:01363817-990000000-00065. [PMID: 38261465 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_1212_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Cancer-derived circulating components are increasingly considered as candidate sources for non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers. This study aimed to investigate the expression of tumor-educated platelet (TEP) long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and determine whether it could be served as a potential tool for CRC diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Relative quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression levels of three cancer-related platelet-derived lncRNAs CCAT1, HOTTIP, and XIST in 75 CRC patients and 42 healthy controls. Quantitative data were analyzed by SPSS (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) for comparison of cancer and non-cancer individuals. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was further performed to assess the diagnostic values of lncRNAs within the CRC patients. RESULTS The expression levels of lncRNAs colon cancer associated transcript 1 (CCAT1) (P = 0.006) and HOXA transcript at the distal tip (HOTTIP) (P = 0.049), but not X-inactive specific transcript (XIST) (P = 0.12), were significantly upregulated in CRC patients compared to healthy individuals. However, there were no significant correlations between platelet lncRNAs and clinicopathological characteristics, including sex, age, tumor location, differentiation, and size (all at P > 0.05). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of the lncRNA CCAT1 was 0.61 (sensitivity, 71%; specificity, 50%). CONCLUSION TEP lncRNA CCAT1 is detectable in the circulation of CRC patients and could be considered as a potential diagnostic biomarker.
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- Seidamir Pasha Tabaeian
- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Immunology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Basic Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Akbari A, Abbasi S, Borumandnia N, Eshkiki ZS, Sedaghat M, Tabaeian SP, Kashani AF, Talebi A. Epigenetic regulation of gastrointestinal cancers mediated by long non-coding RNAs. Cancer Biomark 2022; 35:359-377. [PMID: 36404536 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-220142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), as well-known modulator of the epigenetic processes, have been shown to contribute to normal cellular physiological and pathological conditions such as cancer. Through the interaction with epigenetic regulators, an aberrant regulation of gene expression can be resulted due to their dysregulation, which in turn, can be involved in tumorigenesis. In the present study, we reviewed the lncRNAs' function and mechanisms that contributed to aberrant epigenetic regulation, which is directly related to gastrointestinal cancer (GI) development and progression. Findings indicated that epigenetic alterations may involve in tumorigenesis and are valuable biomarkers in case of diagnosing, assessing of risk factors, and predicting of GI cancers. This review summarized the accumulated evidence for biological and clinical application to use lncRNAs in GI cancers, including colorectal, gastric, oral, liver, pancreatic and oesophageal cancer.
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- Abolfazl Akbari
- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mathematics, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ren P, Niu X, Zhao R, Liu J, Ren W, Dai H, Chen J, Yan J, Li B, Shao Y, Bai Y, Han P. Long non-coding RNA AGAP2-AS1 promotes cell proliferation and invasion through regulating miR-193a-3p/LOXL4 axis in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Cell Cycle 2022; 21:697-707. [PMID: 35113007 PMCID: PMC8973330 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2021.2016197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is an aggressive malignancy with highly mortality rate. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) AGAP2-AS1 is an identified oncogene in several types of cancers. However, the role of AGAP2-AS1 in LSCC remains unclear. The expression levels of AGAP2-AS1 in LSCC tissues and cell lines were measured using qRT-PCR. AGAP2-AS1 was knocked down in LSCC cells through transfection with siRNA-AGAP2-AS1. Cell proliferation and invasion were detected using MTT and transwell assays. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was performed to confirm the interaction with AGAP2-AS1 and downstream genes. Our results showed that AGAP2-AS1 expression was remarkably increased in human LSCC tissues and cell lines. Knockdown of AGAP2-AS1 significantly inhibited the proliferation and invasion of LSCC cells. In addition, AGAP2-AS1 sponged miR-193a-3p and regulated its expression in LSCC cells. Inhibition of miR-193a-3p reversed the effects of AGAP2-AS1 knockdown on LSCC cells. Furthermore, Lysyl oxidase-like 4 (LOXL4) was a target gene of miR-193a-3p and the role of miR-193a-3p was mediated by LOXL4. In conclusion, these findings suggest that knockdown of AGAP2-AS1 inhibited the proliferation and invasion of LSCC cells through regulating the miR-193a-3p/LOXL4 axis.
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- Pengyu Ren
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,CONTACT Yanxia Bai
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China,Peng Han Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, Shaanxi710061, China
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Morvaridzadeh M, Estêvão MD, Qorbani M, Heydari H, Hosseini AS, Fazelian S, Belančić A, Persad E, Rezamand G, Heshmati J. The effect of chromium intake on oxidative stress parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 69:126879. [PMID: 34710707 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trivalent chromium is a trace element thought to have a beneficial effect on oxidative stress (OS) parameters and inflammation. This review aimed to investigate the dose-response of chromium and summarize the effects of chromium supplementation on OS parameters in the literature. METHODS MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane CENTRAL databases were searched for RCTs published from inception to January 2021 evaluating the effect of chromium supplementation on OS parameters, namely MDA, TBARS, SOD, TAS, CAT, GPx, and GSH. A random-effects model was used to pool data and calculated standard mean difference and 95 % confidence intervals. Quantified heterogeneity among studies was assessed through Cochrane's I2 values. RESULTS Nine studies enrolling 550 participants met the inclusion criteria. The obtained results indicate that chromium supplementation significantly increases TAC (SMD: 0.46; 95 % CI: 0.08, 0.84; I2 = 00.0 % n = 2) and significantly decreases MDA levels (SMD: -0.46; 95 % CI: -0.86, -0.07; I2 = 52.4 % n = 5). Supplementation did not significantly change CAT, GPx, GSH, SOD, TAS, and TBARS. CONCLUSION Chromium supplementation may improve OS parameters, however, due to high heterogeneity observed in the included studies, these findings should be interpreted with caution. Large RCTs on various patient groups evaluating the impact of chromium supplementation are needed to allow an adequate generalization of the benefits of chromium on human health.
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- Mojgan Morvaridzadeh
- Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Universidade do Algarve, Escola Superior de Saúde, Campus de Gambelas, Faro, Portugal
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rasoul-e- Akram Hospital, Sattarkhan Ave, Niyayesh St., Tehran, Iran.
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- Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Morvaridzadeh M, Agah S, Dulce Estêvão M, Hosseini AS, Heydari H, Toupchian O, Abdollahi S, Persad E, Abu‐Zaid A, Rezamand G, Heshmati J. Effect of saffron supplementation on oxidative stress parameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:5809-5819. [PMID: 34646548 PMCID: PMC8498059 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress (OS), the absence of equilibrium between prooxidants and antioxidants in the body, has been shown to play a pivotal role in the initiation and progression of many diseases. Saffron has been noted for its antioxidant capacity and can be used to improve OS parameters in unhealthy patients. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of saffron supplementation on OS parameters in unhealthy patients in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We searched Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science without language restrictions for RCTs up until April 2021. Studies were included if they compared any form of saffron supplementation to placebo or no supplementation on OS parameters in unhealthy patients. Using a random-effects model with calculated standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), we quantitatively synthesized the data. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochrane's I 2 values. Ten randomized controlled trials were eligible for this review. Seven were included in the meta-analysis and indicated an association between saffron intake and a statistically significant decrease in malondialdehyde (MDA) levels (SMD: -0.40; 95% CI: -0.63, -0.17; I 2 = 32.6%) and a significant increase in total antioxidant capacity (TAC, SMD: 0.24; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.42; I 2 = 00.0%). Saffron intake was shown to significantly impact MDA and TAC, indicating its beneficial properties in improving OS in unhealthy patients. However, additional RCTs are required to evaluate the effect on other OS parameters.
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- Mojgan Morvaridzadeh
- Songhor Healthcare CenterKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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- Colorectal Research CenterIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Education and Health PromotionSchool of HealthIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research CenterSabzevar University of Medical SciencesSabzevarIran
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- Department of Nutrition and public HealthSchool of HealthNorth Khorasan University of Medical SciencesBojnurdIran
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- Department of Nutrition and public HealthSchool of HealthNorth Khorasan University of Medical SciencesBojnurdIran
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- Department for Evidence‐Based Medicine and EvaluationDanube University KremsKremsAustria
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- Department of PharmacologyCollege of Graduate Health SciencesUniversity of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphisTNUSA
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- Songhor Healthcare CenterKermanshah University of Medical SciencesKermanshahIran
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Effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on gene expression of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiometabolic parameters: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Ghafouri A, Estêvão MD, Alibakhshi P, Pizarro AB, Kashani AF, Persad E, Heydari H, Hasani M, Heshmati J, Morvaridzadeh M. Sumac fruit supplementation improve glycemic parameters in patients with metabolic syndrome and related disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 90:153661. [PMID: 34334274 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is the one of the main causes of mortality worldwide. Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have revealed the beneficial effects of sumac (Rhus coriaria) on cardiometabolic risk factors. However, the entirety of the evidence has yet to be summarized in a systematic review. OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of sumac on several cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with MetS and related disorders. METHODS We reviewed Medline, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane CENTRAL for RCTs published from inception to December 2020 evaluating the impact of sumac in adults with MetS or related disorders. Outcome measures included anthropometric measures, glycemic indices, blood lipids, blood pressure and liver enzymes. Pooled effect sizes were reported as standard mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Trials were pooled using a random effects model. RESULTS Nine studies enrolling 526 participants met the inclusion criteria for this meta-analysis. Our results indicate that sumac intake significantly decrease fasting blood sugar (FBS) (SMD: -0.28; 95% CI: -0.54, -0.02; I2 = 00.0%), insulin (SMD: -0.67; 95% CI: -0.99, -0.36; I2 = 03.7%), and insulin resistance (measured through the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)) (SMD: -0.79; 95% CI: -1.24, -0.34; I2 = 50.1%). Sumac intake did not have a significant impact on weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), waist to hip ratio (WHR), HbA1c, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoproteins (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT). CONCLUSION Sumac, as an adjuvant therapy, may decrease serum levels of FBS, insulin and HOMA-IR. However, due to high heterogeneity in the included studies, these findings must be interpreted with great caution. Larger, well-designed placebo-controlled clinical trials are still needed to further evaluate the capacity of sumac as a complementary treatment to control MetS risk factors.
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- Atie Ghafouri
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Universidade do Algarve, Escola Superior de Saúde, Campus de Gambelas, Faro, Portugal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Morvaridzadeh M, Agah S, Alibakhshi P, Heydari H, Hoseini AS, Palmowski A, Toupchian O, Abdollahi S, Rezamand G, Heshmati J. Effects of Calcium and Vitamin D Co-supplementation on the Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Ther 2021; 43:274-296. [PMID: 34456059 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation is common and widely used, but randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) have yielded inconclusive results concerning its impact on the serum lipid profile. METHODS A comprehensive literature search of Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and clinical trial registry databases was conducted to identify placebo-controlled RCTs that were published through September 2020 and that evaluated the impact of calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation on total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TGs), low- and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Standardized mean differences (SMDs) were pooled using random-effects meta-analysis models. FINDINGS Thirteen studies in a total of 2304 participants met the inclusion criteria. Calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation was associated with significant reductions in both TC (SMD, -0.81; 95% CI, -1.35 to -0.27; I2 = 94.6%) and TGs (SMD, -0.50; 95% CI, -0.91 to -0.08; I2 = 91.5%), and with a significant increase in HDL-C (SMD, 1.22; 95% CI, 0.60 to 1.83; I2 = 95.4%). However, calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation were not found to be associated with significantly decreased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (SMD, -0.39; 95% CI, -0.78 to 0.01; I2 = 90.1%) or very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (SMD, -0.01; 95% CI, -0.70 to 0.69; I2 = 82.3%). IMPLICATIONS The findings from the present systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation has a beneficial effect on TC, TG, and HDL-C. Larger-scale, well-designed RCTs are needed to clarify the effect of calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation on all lipid-profile components.
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- Mojgan Morvaridzadeh
- Department of Nutritional Science, Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nutrition and Public Health, School of Health, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Public Health, School of Health, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Nutritional Science, Songhor Healthcare Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Wang P, Yang S, Dai S, Ni Q, Liu H, Yu L, Lu K, Han G, Huang J. Expression and Clinical Value of LncRNA GAPLINC in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Onco Targets Ther 2021; 14:4039-4045. [PMID: 34262290 PMCID: PMC8274232 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s299394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background The long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) GAPLINC, or gastric adenocarcinoma predictive long intergenic ncRNA, plays a carcinogenic role in a variety of different tumor types. There is limited information regarding the biological function of GAPLINC in the development of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Methods Surgical tissue samples of 40 patients undergoing ESCC radical surgery were collected, including ESCC tissues and corresponding adjacent normal tissues. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression of lncRNA GAPLINC in the human ESCC cell line (TE11). The function role of LncRNA GAPLINC was detected after specific siRNA interference and overexpression in the TE11 cell line. The effects of LncRNA GAPLINC on ESCC cell proliferation, migration and invasion abilities were investigated by flow cytometry, using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), and by Transwell migration assays, respectively. Results The expression of lncRNA GAPLINC in ESCC tissues was significantly higher than that in corresponding adjacent normal tissues (P<0.05) and correlated with the degree of tumor differentiation (P<0.05). Compared with human esophageal normal epithelial cell lines, the expression of LncRNA GAPLINC was significantly higher in the human ESCC cell line (P<0.05). CCK-8 assays showed that LncRNA GAPLINC overexpression increased the growth rate of cells (P<0.05). Transwell experiments showed that LncRNA GAPLINC overexpression increased the ability of cell migration and invasion compared to control cells (P<0.05). Annexin V assay revealed that LncRNA GAPLINC silencing increased early stage apoptosis (P<0. 05). Conclusion Our results suggest that LncRNA GAPLINC may be used as a biomarker for the diagnosis and monitoring of ESCC, and may play an oncogenic role in ESCC.
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- Peng Wang
- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital), Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People's Republic of China
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Chen Z, Che D, Gu X, Lin J, Deng J, Jiang P, Xu K, Xu B, Zhang T. Upregulation of PEDF Predicts a Poor Prognosis and Promotes Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression by Modulating the MAPK/ERK Signaling Pathway. Front Oncol 2021; 11:625612. [PMID: 33718190 PMCID: PMC7953146 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.625612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Invasion and metastasis represent the primary causes of therapeutic failure in patients diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The lack of effective treatment strategies for metastatic ESCC is the major cause of the low survival rate. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying ESCC metastasis and identify potential biomarkers for targeted therapy. Herein, we reported that PEDF is significantly correlated with tumor cell invasion and metastasis in ESCC. The high expression of PEDF is an independent unfavorable prognostic factor for ESCC patients’ overall survival (OS). We successfully developed and verified a nomogram to predict the preoperative OS of ESCC patients, and the actual and nomogram-predicted 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival rates had good consistency. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve showed that the area under the curve (AUC) values for 1-, 3- and 5- survival were 0.764, 0.871, and 0.91, respectively. Overexpression of PEDF significantly promoted the migration and invasion of ESCC cells in vitro, while silencing PEDF yielded the opposite effects. Elevated levels of PEDF altered the expression of proteins involved in epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT), as indicated by the upregulation of N-cadherin and the downregulation of α-catenin and E-cadherin in ESCC cells. Mechanistically, PEDF promoted tumor cell motility and EMT by activating the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway. In conclusion, our results reveal that PEDF is involved in ESCC metastasis and could act as a prognostic factor for ESCC. Our research provides a fresh perspective into the mechanism of ESCC metastasis.
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- Zui Chen
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Biological Resource Bank, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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He X, Meng F, Yu ZJ, Zhu XJ, Qin LY, Wu XR, Liu ZL, Li Y, Zheng YF. PLCD1 Suppressed Cellular Proliferation, Invasion, and Migration via Inhibition of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:442-451. [PMID: 32236884 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06218-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Phospholipase C delta 1 (PLCD1) has been found to be abnormally expressed in various cancers. However, the potential roles of PLCD1 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) are still unknown. METHODS Western blot and qPCR were used to explore PLCD1 expression in various ESCC cells. MTT, colony formation assays, wound-healing assay, and transwell cell invasion assay were used to examine the cell viability in vitro. Western blot, qPCR, and luciferase assays were used to investigate the effects of PLCD1 on Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. The xenograft models in nude mice were established to explore the roles of PLCD1 in vivo. RESULTS We found that the expression of PLCD1 in ESCC cells was significantly downregulated than that in normal esophageal epithelial cells. In addition, upregulation of PLCD1 decreased the capacity of TE-1 and EC18 cells in proliferation, invasion, and migration. Then, the expression of β-catenin/p-β-catenin, C-myc, cyclin D1, MMP9, and MMP7 was investigated. PLCD1 activity was found to be negatively associated with the expression of β-catenin, C-myc, cyclin D1, MMP9, and MMP7. Finally, the activity of PLCD1 in inhibiting ESCC proliferation in vivo was validated. CONCLUSION The inhibitory effects of PLCD1 on the proliferation, invasion, and migration of TE-1 and EC18 cells might be associated with inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. PLCD1 played a key role in inhibiting ESCC carcinogenesis and progression in patients with ESCC.
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- Xin He
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jangxi Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jangxi Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510282, China.
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Liang R, Tang Y. LINC00467 knockdown repressed cell proliferation but stimulated cell apoptosis in glioblastoma via miR-339-3p/IP6K2 axis. Cancer Biomark 2021; 28:169-180. [PMID: 32176627 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-190939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Glioma is considered to be one of the most common and lethal malignant brain tumors, accounting for 40% to 50% of brain tumors. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been widely proved to play an irreplaceable role in the tumorigenesis and progression. Nevertheless, the role of LINC00467 in glioblastoma remained unclear. AIM The current study was aimed to explore the functional mechanism of LINC00467 in glioblastoma. METHODS The expression of LINC00467/miR-339-3p/IP6K2 glioblastoma tissues and cells was evaluated by RT-qPCR. The protein expression of genes (cleaved PARP, PARP, cleaved caspase 3, caspase 3, Bax, Bcl-2 and IP6K2) was measured by western blot assay. Then role of LINC00467 was demonstrated by EdU, colony formation, flow cytometry and TUNEL assays. The relationship between miR-339-3p and LINC00467/IP6K2 was validated by RNA pull down and luciferase reporter assays. RESULTS The expression of LINC00467 was upregulated in glioblastoma tissues and cells. LINC00467 knockdown suppressed cell proliferation but activated cell apoptosis. Further, LINC00467 high expression was associated with shorter overall survival rate in glioblastoma patients. Further, LINC00467 could bind with miR-339-3p, and IP6K2 was targeted by miR-339-3p. IP6K2 expression was regulated by LINC00467/miR-339-3p in a ceRNA pattern. Moreover, LINC00467 could regulate the development of glioblastoma via miR-339-3p/IP6K2 axis. CONCLUSIONS LINC00467 knockdown repressed cell proliferation but stimulated cell apoptosis in glioblastoma via miR-339-3p/IP6K2 axis, which may enlighten to find a novel therapeutic tactic for glioblastoma patients.
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Zhu P, Huang H, Gu S, Liu Z, Zhang X, Wu K, Lu T, Li L, Dong C, Zhong C, Zhou Y. Long Noncoding RNA FAM225A Promotes Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Development and Progression via Sponging MicroRNA-197-5p and Upregulating NONO. J Cancer 2021; 12:1073-1084. [PMID: 33442405 PMCID: PMC7797645 DOI: 10.7150/jca.51292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the major subclass of esophageal cancer and one of the most life-threatening malignancies with high morbidity and mortality. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) participate in tumorigenesis and metastasis of various tumors. Here, we investigated the function of a newly identified lncRNA FAM225A in ESCC. LncRNA FAM225A expression was significantly higher in ESCC and predicted poor prognosis of ESCC patients. We confirmed that upregulation of FAM225A in ESCC and overexpression of FAM225A was associated with poor outcome in ESCC patients using TCGA ESCC cohort. Knockdown of FAM225A significantly inhibited cell growth, migration and invasion of ESCC cells in vitro and inhibited ESCC xenograft development in vivo. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that lncRNA FAM225A functioned as a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) via sponging miR-197-5p. LncRNA FAM225A exerted its regulatory function on ESCC proliferation and metastasis via modulating expression of miR-197-5p. MiR-197-5p overexpression antagonized the function of FAM225A, with decreased cell growth and invasion. Moreover, we identified that RNA binding protein NONO was a direct target of miR-197-5p and miR-197-5p negatively regulated NONO expression and TGF-β signaling in ESCC cells. In summary, our findings suggest that lncRNA FAM225A promotes ESCC development and progression via sponging miR-197-5p and upregulating NONO expression. These results suggest that lncRNA FAM225A could be explored as a new therapy target in ESCC treatment.
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- Pengyuan Zhu
- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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Zhao M, Cui H, Zhao B, Li M, Man H. Long intergenic non‑coding RNA LINC01232 contributes to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma progression by sequestering microRNA‑654‑3p and consequently promoting hepatoma‑derived growth factor expression. Int J Mol Med 2020; 46:2007-2018. [PMID: 33125097 PMCID: PMC7595671 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2020.4750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Long intergenic non-coding RNA 01232 (LINC01232) was identified as a critical regulator of the development of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The present study investigated the expression and regulatory roles of LINC01232 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The main aim of the present study was to elucidate the underlying mechanisms through which LINC01232 affects the malignancy of ESCC. Initially, LINC01232 expression in ESCC was analyzed using the TCGA and GTEx databases and was confirmed using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. ESCC cell proliferation, apoptosis and migration and invasion were assessed using the Cell Counting kit-8 assay, flow cytometric analysis, and migration and invasion assays, respectively. ESCC tumor growth in vivo was examined using a xenograft mouse model. As shown by the results, a high LINC01232 expression was detected in ESCC tissues and cell lines. LINC01232 downregulation suppressed the proliferation, migration and invasion of ESCC cells, and promoted cell apoptosis in vitro. In addition, LINC01232 depletion restricted tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, LINC01232 was shown to function as an microRNA-654-3p (miR-654-3p) sponge in ESCC cells, and hepatoma-derived growth factor (HDGF) was identified as a direct target of miR-654-3p. LINC01232 could bind competitively to miR-654-3p and decrease its expression in ESCC cells, thereby promoting HDGF expression. Rescue experiments reconfirmed that the effects of LINC01232 deficiency in ESCC cells were restored by increasing the output of the miR-654-3p/HDGF axis. On the whole, the present study demonstrates that LINC01232 plays a tumor-promoting role during the progression of ESCC by regulating the miR-654-3p/HDGF axis. The LINC01232/miR-654-3p/HDGF pathway may thus provide a novel theoretical basis for the management of ESCC.
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- Meihua Zhao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia 028007, P.R. China
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- Department of Endoscopy, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia 028007, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia 028007, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia 028007, P.R. China
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- Department of Endoscopy, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia 028007, P.R. China
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Qian CJ, Xu ZR, Chen LY, Wang YC, Yao J. LncRNA MAFG-AS1 Accelerates Cell Migration, Invasion and Aerobic Glycolysis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells via miR-765/PDX1 Axis. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:6895-6908. [PMID: 32801913 PMCID: PMC7415466 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s262075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background LncRNA dysregulation is implicated in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) progression; However, the precise role and function of lncRNA MAFG-AS1 in ESCC remains unknown. Materials and Methods Expressions of MAFG-AS1, miR-765, PDX1, GLUT1 and LDH-A were detected via qRT-PCR or/and Western blot in ESCC tissues and cell lines. CCK-8, transwell and glycolysis assays were used to investigate the effects of MAFG-AS1 on ESCC cell proliferation, migration, invasion and aerobic glycolysis after knockdown or overexpression of MAFG-AS1, and bioinformatics analyses, RNA pull-down and dual luciferase reporter systems were applied to investigate the interaction between MAFG-AS1, miR-765 and PDX1. Results MAFG-AS1 was significantly up-modulated in ESCC tissues and cell lines. MAFG-AS1 significantly accelerated ESCC cell proliferation, migration, invasion and aerobic glycolysis. MAFG-AS1 competitively adsorbed miR-765, while miR-765 negatively modulated the expression of PDX1. miR-765 and PDX1 participated in the promotive effects of MAFG-AS1 on cell migration, invasion and aerobic glycolysis in ESCC cells. Conclusion Our research indicates that the MAFG-AS1/miR-765/PDX1 axis accelerates ESCC cell proliferation, migration, invasion and aerobic glycolysis.
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- Cui-Juan Qian
- Institute of Tumor, School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Tumor, School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Tumor, School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Taizhou Central Hospital, Taizhou University Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Tumor, School of Medicine, Taizhou University, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, People's Republic of China
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Wada M, Goto Y, Tanaka T, Okada R, Moriya S, Idichi T, Noda M, Sasaki K, Kita Y, Kurahara H, Maemura K, Natsugoe S, Seki N. RNA sequencing-based microRNA expression signature in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: oncogenic targets by antitumor miR-143-5p and miR-143-3p regulation. J Hum Genet 2020; 65:1019-1034. [PMID: 32623445 DOI: 10.1038/s10038-020-0795-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Aberrantly expressed microRNAs (miRNAs) disrupt intracellular RNA networks and contribute to malignant transformation of cancer cells. Utilizing the latest RNA sequencing technology, we newly created the miRNA expression signature of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). A total of 47 miRNAs were downregulated in ESCC tissues, and these miRNAs were candidates for antitumor miRNAs in ESCC cells. Analysis of the signature revealed that several passenger strands of miRNAs were significantly downregulated in ESCC, e.g., miR-28-3p, miR-30a-3p, miR-30c-3p, miR-133a-3p, miR-139-3p, miR-143-5p, and miR-145-3p. Recent studies indicate that some passenger strands of miRNAs closely involved in cancer pathogenesis. In this study, we focused on both strands of pre-miR-143, and investigated their antitumor roles and target oncogenes in ESCC. Ectopic expression of miR-143-5p and miR-143-3p significantly attenuated malignant phenotypes (e.g., proliferation, migration, and invasive abilities) in ESCC cell lines. We revealed that six genes (HN1, HMGA2, NETO2, STMN1, TCF3, and MET) were putative targets of miR-143-5p regulation, and one gene (KRT80) was a putative target of miR-143-3p regulation in ESCC cells. Our ESCC miRNA signature and analysis strategy provided important insights into the molecular pathogenesis of ESCC.
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- Masumi Wada
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Functional Genomics, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
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Chu J, Jia J, Yang L, Qu Y, Yin H, Wan J, He F. LncRNA MIR31HG functions as a ceRNA to regulate c-Met function by sponging miR-34a in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 128:110313. [PMID: 32502839 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) function as essential regulators in the development and progression of multiple tumors. However, the molecular mechanisms of MIR31HG in regulating ESCC progression remain unknown. Here, we confirmed that MIR31HG facilitated ESCC cells proliferation in vivo. Besides, MIR31HG knockdown increases the percentage of cells at the G1 phase, along with reduced arrest in S phase and MIR31HG overexpression exhibits the opposite effects. Overexpressed MIR31HG decreases the percentage of apoptotic ESCC cells. Interestingly, MIR31HG can function as a competing endogenous RNA by sponging miR-34a. The rescue experiments demonstrated that MIR31HG function is partially reversed by inhibiting miR-34a. In addition, we found c-Met is a target gene of miR-34a and is indirectly regulated by MIR31HG. Taken together, our findings revealed that MIR31HG promotes ESCC progression by regulating miR-34a/ c-Met axis and may provide a new prospective for exploration and understanding of the biological effects of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
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- Jie Chu
- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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Wang Z, Liu J, Wang R, Wang Q, Liang R, Tang J. Long Non-Coding RNA Taurine Upregulated Gene 1 (TUG1) Downregulation Constrains Cell Proliferation and Invasion through Regulating Cell Division Cycle 42 (CDC42) Expression Via MiR-498 in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e919714. [PMID: 32139664 PMCID: PMC7077061 DOI: 10.12659/msm.919714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a malignant tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. Taurine upregulated gene 1 (TUG1), a long non-coding (lnc) RNA, also known as LIN00080 or TI-227H, was connected with the tumorigenesis of various diseases. Hence, we plumed the role and molecular mechanism of TUG1 in the progression of ESCC. Material/Methods Expression patterns of TUG1, microRNA-498 (miR-498), and cell division cycle 42 (CDC42) mRNA were assessed using quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The expression level of CDC42 protein was evaluated via western blot analysis. Cell proliferation and invasion were determined with Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay or Transwell assay. The relationship between miR-498 and TUG1 or CDC42 was predicted by online bioinformatics database LncBase Predicted v.2 or microT-CDS and confirmed through dual-luciferase reporter system or RNA immunoprecipitation assay (RIP). Results TUG1 and CDC42 were upregulated while miR-498 was strikingly decreased in ESCC tissues and cells (P<0.0001). Besides, TUG1 suppression blocked the proliferation and invasion of ESCC cells (P<0.001). Importantly, TUG1 decrease restrained CDC42 expression via binding to miR-498 in ESCC cells. Also, the suppressive impacts of TUG1 silencing on the proliferation and invasion of ESCC cells were mitigated by miR-498 reduction. Meanwhile, the repression of proliferation and invasion induced by miR-498 elevation was weakened by CDC42 overexpression. Conclusions Inhibition of TUG1 hampered cell proliferation and invasion by downregulating CDC42 via upregulating miR-498 in ESCC cells. Thus, TUG1 might be an underlying therapeutic target for ESCC.
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- Zhifeng Wang
- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Normal Surgical, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jincheng People's Hospital, Jincheng, Shanxi, China (mainland)
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