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Mon AM, Intuyod K, Klungsaeng S, Jusakul A, Pongking T, Lert-Itthiporn W, Luvira V, Pairojkul C, Plengsuriyakarn T, Na-Bangchang K, Pinlaor S, Pinlaor P. Overexpression of microRNA-205-5p promotes cholangiocarcinoma growth by reducing expression of homeodomain-interacting protein kinase 3. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22444. [PMID: 38105269 PMCID: PMC10725890 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49694-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
Abstract
The microRNA miR-205-5p has diverse effects in different malignancies, including cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), but its effects on CCA progression is unclear. Here we investigated the role and function of miR-205-5p in CCA. Three CCA cell lines and human serum samples were found to have much higher expression levels of miR-205-5p than seen in typical cholangiocyte cell lines and healthy controls. Inhibition of miR-205-5p suppressed CCA cell motility, invasion and proliferation of KKU-213B whereby overexpression of miR-205-5p promoted cell proliferation and motility of KKU-100 cells. Bioinformatics tools (miRDB, TargetScan, miRWalk, and GEPIA) all predicted various miR-205-5p targets. Experiments using miR-205-5p inhibitor and mimic indicated that homeodomain-interacting protein kinase 3 (HIPK3) was a potential direct target of miR-205-5p. Overexpression of HIPK3 using HIPK3 plasmid cloning DNA suppressed migration and proliferation of KKU-100 cells. Notably, HIPK3 expression was lower in human CCA tissues than in normal adjacent tissues. High HIPK3 expression was significantly associated with longer survival time of CCA patients. Multivariate regression analysis indicated tissue HIPK3 levels as an independent prognostic factor for CCA patients. These findings indicate that overexpression of miR-205-5p promotes CCA cells proliferation and migration partly via HIPK3-dependent way. Therefore, targeting miR-205-5p may be a potential treatment approach for CCA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aye Myat Mon
- Medical Technology Program, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Graduate School, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Graduate Program in Bioclinical Sciences, Center of Excellence in Pharmacology and Molecular Biology of Malaria and Cholangiocarcinoma, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Graduate Program in Bioclinical Sciences, Center of Excellence in Pharmacology and Molecular Biology of Malaria and Cholangiocarcinoma, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
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Jalil AT, Abdulhadi MA, Al-Ameer LR, Khaleel LA, Abdulameer SJ, Hadi AM, Merza MS, Zabibah RS, Ali A. Small but mighty: How microRNAs drive the deadly progression of cholangiocarcinoma. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 247:154565. [PMID: 37267725 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Cholangiocarcinoma, also referred to as CCA, is a highly complex epithelial malignancy that can impact various organs and regions of the body, including the perihilar, intrahepatic, and distal organs. This cancer is characterized by the malignant growth of the epithelial lining in the bile ducts, which spans the entire biliary tree and is accountable for disease progression. The current state of affairs concerning CCA is concerning, with poor prognoses, high recurrence rates, and dismal long-term survival rates significantly burden healthcare facilities worldwide. Studies have identified numerous signaling pathways and molecules involved in the development and progression of CCA, including microRNAs, an important class of non-coding RNAs that have the ability to modulate these cellular signaling pathways significantly. In addition, microRNAs may serve as an innovative target for developing novel therapeutic approaches for CCA. In this review, we explore the underlying mechanisms and signaling pathways implicated in the initiation and progression of CCA, focusing on the future direction of utilizing microRNAs as a promising treatment option for this challenging malignancy.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Al-maarif University College, Al-Anbar, Iraq
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- College of Dentistry, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Biology Department, College of Education for Pure Science, Wasit University, Kut, Wasit, Iraq
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- Prosthetic dental Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal university College, Babylon, 51001, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
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- Medical technical college, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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Cao M, Yuan D, Jiang H, Zhou G, Chen C, Han G. Long non-coding RNA WAC antisense RNA 1 mediates hepatitis B virus replication <em>in vitro</em> by reinforcing miR-192-5p/ATG7-induced autophagy. Eur J Histochem 2022; 66. [PMID: 36053263 PMCID: PMC9471915 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2022.3438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Long non-coding RNA WAC antisense RNA 1 (lncRNA WAC-AS1) is involved in the replication of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The purpose of this study was to determine its functions and specific mechanism. The levels of lncRNA WAC-AS1, RNA (miR)-192-5p and were examined in serum of HBV-infected patients and in HepG2.2.15 cells using quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting. Using the database starBase, the target binding sites of lncRNA WAC-AS1 and miR-192-5p were predicted and confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA pull-down assay. The expression of pgRNA and HBV DNA was determined by qRT-PCR, while the levels of HBeAg and HBsAg were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Using laser scanning confocal microscopy, the light chain 3 (LC3) expression was analyzed. qRT-PCR and Western blotting were used to assess the expression of beclin-1, p62, and LC3I/II. Overexpression of lncRNA WAC-AS1, upregulation of ATG7. and downregulation of miR-192-5p were observed in the serum of HBV-infected patients and the in vitro model. miR-192-5p directly targets lncRNA WAC-AS1. LncRNA WAC-AS1 was downregulated in lncRNA WAC-AS1-shRNA‒transfected cells. miR-192-5p was upregulated in lncRNA WAC-AS1-shRNA-transfected cells and downregulated in cells transfected with a miR-192-5p inhibitor. In HepG2 2.15 cells, the downregulation of lncRNA WAC-AS1 inhibited HBV replication and autophagy. In contrast, the miR-192-5p inhibitor-transfected group exhibited the opposite results, and ATG7 overexpression reversed the effects of miR-192-5p mimic or lncRNA WAC-AS1-shRNA on HBV replication and cell autophagy. Our findings indicate that lncRNA WAC-AS1 regulates HBV replication by reinforcing the autophagy induced by miR-192-5p/ATG7. Consequently, lncRNA WAC-AS1 may serve as a therapeutically-promising target in HBV patients.
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- Minkai Cao
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing.
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Gong F, Li X, Zhang H, Wu J, Ma G, Zhang B, Gao J, Ding Y, Huang Y, Xia K, Cheng S, Zhou X, Shi J, Zhao F. MiR-192-5p Alleviated Fibrosis and Inflammatory Responses of Tendon Cells by Targeting NFAT5. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:6481846. [PMID: 35836925 PMCID: PMC9276496 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6481846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective To explore the effect of microRNA (miR)-192-5p on the inflammatory and fibrotic responses of tendon cells. Methods Tendon cells were treated with transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1). The expression of miR-192-5p and nuclear factor of activated T cells 5 (NFAT5) in tendon cells were detected by RT-qPCR. The expressions of inflammatory and fibrosis-related factors were detected by RT-qPCR and Western blot. MiR-192-5p binds to NFAT5 targeting by TargetScan and dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. The expression of the NFAT5 gene was detected by RT-qPCR and Western blot. Detection of apoptosis in tendon cells by flow cytometry. Results MiR-192-5p was downregulated in tendon cells, and the expression level gradually decreased with the prolong of TGF-β1 treatment. The expression of NFAT5 increased with the treatment time of TGF-β1. The expression of miR-192-5p decreased collagen III (COLIII), α smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), matrix metalloproteinase- (MMP-) 1, and MMP-8 expression, thereby inhibiting TGF-β1-induced fibrosis in tendon cells. The expression of miR-192-5p decreased the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1β, thereby alleviating TGF-β1-induced inflammatory response and reduce apoptosis in tendon cells. NFAT5 is a direct target of miR-192-5p in tendon cells. The upregulation of NFAT5 reversed the effect of miR-192-5p on the fibrotic activity and inflammatory response of TGF-β1-stimulated tendon cells. Conclusions MiR-192-5p alleviates fibrosis and inflammatory responses of tendon cells by targeting NFAT5.
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- Fan Gong
- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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- Hand & foot & Reconstruction Microsurgery, People's Hospital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (The First Affiliated Hospital of Northwest University for Nationalities), Yinchuan, 750002 Ningxia, China
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