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Alshahrani SH, Yuliastanti T, Al-Dolaimy F, Korotkova NL, Rasulova I, Almuala AF, Alsaalamy A, Ali SHJ, Alasheqi MQ, Mustafa YF. A glimpse into let-7e roles in human disorders; friend or foe? Pathol Res Pract 2024; 253:154992. [PMID: 38103367 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been linked to abnormal expression and regulation in a number of diseases, including cancer. Recent studies have concentrated on miRNA Let-7e's significance in precision medicine for cancer screening and diagnosis as well as its prognostic and therapeutic potential. Differential let-7e levels in bodily fluids have the possibility to enable early detection of cancer utilizing less-invasive techniques, reducing biopsy-related risks. Although Let-7e miRNAs have been described as tumor suppressors, it is crucial to note that there exists proof to support their oncogenic activity in vitro and in in vivo. Let-7e's significance in chemo- and radiation treatment decisions has also been demonstrated. Let-7e can also prevent the synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines in a number of degenerative disorders, including musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. For the first time, an overview of the significance of let-7e in the prevention, detection, and therapy of cancer and other conditions has been given in the current review. Additionally, we focused on the specific molecular processes that underlie the actions of let-7e, more particularly, on malignant cells.
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation; Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Privolzhsky Research Medical University" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation
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- School of Humanities, Natural & Social Sciences, New Uzbekistan University, 54 Mustaqillik Ave., Tashkent 100007, Uzbekistan; Department of Public Health, Samarkand State Medical University, Amir Temur Street 18, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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- College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Iraq; College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Babylon, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Health and Medical Technololgy, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul 41001, Iraq
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Dziechciowska I, Dąbrowska M, Mizielska A, Pyra N, Lisiak N, Kopczyński P, Jankowska-Wajda M, Rubiś B. miRNA Expression Profiling in Human Breast Cancer Diagnostics and Therapy. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:9500-9525. [PMID: 38132441 PMCID: PMC10742292 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45120595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer types worldwide. Regarding molecular characteristics and classification, it is a heterogeneous disease, which makes it more challenging to diagnose. As is commonly known, early detection plays a pivotal role in decreasing mortality and providing a better prognosis for all patients. Different treatment strategies can be adjusted based on tumor progression and molecular characteristics, including personalized therapies. However, dealing with resistance to drugs and recurrence is a challenge. The therapeutic options are limited and can still lead to poor clinical outcomes. This review aims to shed light on the current perspective on the role of miRNAs in breast cancer diagnostics, characteristics, and prognosis. We discuss the potential role of selected non-coding RNAs most commonly associated with breast cancer. These include miR-21, miR-106a, miR-155, miR-141, let-7c, miR-335, miR-126, miR-199a, miR-101, and miR-9, which are perceived as potential biomarkers in breast cancer prognosis, diagnostics, and treatment response monitoring. As miRNAs differ in expression levels in different types of cancer, they may provide novel cancer therapy strategies. However, some limitations regarding dynamic alterations, tissue-specific profiles, and detection methods must also be raised.
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- Iga Dziechciowska
- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland; (I.D.); (M.D.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland; (I.D.); (M.D.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland; (I.D.); (M.D.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland; (I.D.); (M.D.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland; (I.D.); (M.D.); (A.M.)
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- Centre for Orthodontic Mini-Implants, Department and Clinic of Maxillofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Bukowska 70 Str., 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 8 Str., 61-614 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland; (I.D.); (M.D.); (A.M.)
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Lirussi L, Ayyildiz D, Liu Y, Montaldo NP, Carracedo S, Aure MR, Jobert L, Tekpli X, Touma J, Sauer T, Dalla E, Kristensen VN, Geisler J, Piazza S, Tell G, Nilsen H. A regulatory network comprising let-7 miRNA and SMUG1 is associated with good prognosis in ER+ breast tumours. Nucleic Acids Res 2022; 50:10449-10468. [PMID: 36156150 PMCID: PMC9561369 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkac807] [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: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Single-strand selective uracil-DNA glycosylase 1 (SMUG1) initiates base excision repair (BER) of uracil and oxidized pyrimidines. SMUG1 status has been associated with cancer risk and therapeutic response in breast carcinomas and other cancer types. However, SMUG1 is a multifunctional protein involved, not only, in BER but also in RNA quality control, and its function in cancer cells is unclear. Here we identify several novel SMUG1 interaction partners that functions in many biological processes relevant for cancer development and treatment response. Based on this, we hypothesized that the dominating function of SMUG1 in cancer might be ascribed to functions other than BER. We define a bad prognosis signature for SMUG1 by mapping out the SMUG1 interaction network and found that high expression of genes in the bad prognosis network correlated with lower survival probability in ER+ breast cancer. Interestingly, we identified hsa-let-7b-5p microRNA as an upstream regulator of the SMUG1 interactome. Expression of SMUG1 and hsa-let-7b-5p were negatively correlated in breast cancer and we found an inhibitory auto-regulatory loop between SMUG1 and hsa-let-7b-5p in the MCF7 breast cancer cells. We conclude that SMUG1 functions in a gene regulatory network that influence the survival and treatment response in several cancers.
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- Lisa Lirussi
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, University of Oslo, N-0318 Oslo, Norway.,Section of Clinical Molecular Biology, Akershus University Hospital (AHUS), 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and DNA repair, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, p.le M. Kolbe 4, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Section of Clinical Molecular Biology, Akershus University Hospital (AHUS), 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, University of Oslo, N-0318 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, University of Oslo, N-0318 Oslo, Norway.,Section of Clinical Molecular Biology, Akershus University Hospital (AHUS), 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, University of Oslo, N-0318 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Akershus University Hospital (AHUS), 1478 Lørenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Campus AHUS, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Campus AHUS, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway.,Department of Pathology, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and DNA repair, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, p.le M. Kolbe 4, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, 0450 Oslo, Norway.,Department of Pathology, Akershus University Hospital, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Campus AHUS, 1478 Lørenskog, Norway.,Department of Oncology, Akershus University Hospital (AHUS), 1478 Lørenskog, Norway
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- Bioinformatics Core Facility, Centre for Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, via Sommarive 18, 38123, Povo (Trento), Italy
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology and DNA repair, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, p.le M. Kolbe 4, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, University of Oslo, N-0318 Oslo, Norway.,Section of Clinical Molecular Biology, Akershus University Hospital (AHUS), 1478 Lørenskog, Norway.,Department of Microbiology, Oslo University Hospital, N-0424 Oslo, Norway
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Arslan A, Batar B, Temiz E, Tozkir H, Koyuncu I, Bozgeyik E. Silencing of TP73-AS1 impairs prostate cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis via regulation of TP73. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:6859-6869. [PMID: 35138524 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07141-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Prostate cancer is a malignant disease that severely affects the health and comfort of the male population. The long non-coding RNA TP73-AS1 has been shown to be involved in the malignant transformation of various human cancers. However, whether TP73-AS1 contributes to prostate cancer progression has not been reported yet. Accordingly, here we aimed to report the role of TP73-AS1 in the development and progression of prostate cancer and determine its relationship with TP73. METHODS AND RESULTS TP73-AS1-specific siRNA oligo duplexes were used to silence TP73-AS1 in DU-145 and PC-3 cells. Results indicated that TP73-AS1 was upregulated whereas TP73 was downregulated in prostate cancer cells compared to normal prostate cells and there was a negative correlation between them. Besides, loss of function experiments of TP73-AS1 in prostate cancer cells strongly induced cellular apoptosis, interfered with the cell cycle progression, and modulated related pro- and anti-apoptotic gene expression. Colony formation and migration capacities of TP73-AS1-silenced prostate cancer cells were also found to be dramatically reduced. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide novel evidence that suggests a chief regulatory role for the TP73-TP73-AS1 axis in prostate cancer development and progression, suggesting that the TP73/TP73-AS1 axis can be a promising diagnostic and therapeutic target for prostate cancer.
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- Ahmet Arslan
- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty of Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Medical Faculty of Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Program of Medical Promotion and Marketing, Vocational School of Health Services, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty of Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkey.
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miRNAs in Cancer (Review of Literature). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052805. [PMID: 35269947 PMCID: PMC8910953 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short, noncoding, single-stranded RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level by binding to mRNAs. miRNAs affect the course of processes of fundamental importance for the proper functioning of the organism. These processes include cell division, proliferation, differentiation, cell apoptosis and the formation of blood vessels. Altered expression of individual miRNAs has been shown in numerous cancers, which may indicate the oncogenic or suppressor potential of the molecules in question. This paper discusses the current knowledge about the possibility of using miRNA as a diagnostic marker and a potential target in modern anticancer therapies.
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Li CH, Liao CC. The Metabolism Reprogramming of microRNA Let-7-Mediated Glycolysis Contributes to Autophagy and Tumor Progression. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:113. [PMID: 35008539 PMCID: PMC8745176 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer is usually a result of abnormal glucose uptake and imbalanced nutrient metabolization. The dysregulation of glucose metabolism, which controls the processes of glycolysis, gives rise to various physiological defects. Autophagy is one of the metabolic-related cellular functions and involves not only energy regeneration but also tumorigenesis. The dysregulation of autophagy impacts on the imbalance of metabolic homeostasis and leads to a variety of disorders. In particular, the microRNA (miRNA) Let-7 has been identified as related to glycolysis procedures such as tissue repair, stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes, and tumoral metastasis. In many cancers, the expression of glycolysis-related enzymes is correlated with Let-7, in which multiple enzymes are related to the regulation of the autophagy process. However, much recent research has not comprehensively investigated how Let-7 participates in glycolytic reprogramming or its links to autophagic regulations, mainly in tumor progression. Through an integrated literature review and omics-related profiling correlation, this review provides the possible linkage of the Let-7 network between glycolysis and autophagy, and its role in tumor progression.
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- Chien-Hsiu Li
- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan;
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Institute of Public Health and Department of Social Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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miRNA profiling in adult T-cell leukemia lymphoma (ATLL), a systems virology study. GENE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2021.101385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chen H, Wang J, Wang H, Liang J, Dong J, Bai H, Jiang G. Advances in the application of Let-7 microRNAs in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of leukemia. Oncol Lett 2021; 23:1. [PMID: 34820000 PMCID: PMC8607238 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.13119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The lethal-7 (Let-7) family of microRNAs (miRNAs) controls the process of development and differentiation, but is also related to the occurrence of tumors and a poor prognosis of patients with tumors. Thus, a more comprehensive exploration of its functions will provide further insights into these processes, and may promote the diagnosis and treatment of tumors. Leukemia is a type of progressive malignant disease, and its pathogenesis involves a variety of epigenetic factors. Amongst the several related epigenetic factors, the Let-7 miRNAs are an important family of molecules that play a crucial role in maintaining a variety of critical biological processes, including development, differentiation and proliferation. In the present study, the role of Let-7 as a tumor suppressor gene and oncogene is reviewed, and the complex regulatory functions of several Let-7 family members in different subtypes of leukemia are described. The current body of knowledge thus far indicates that Let-7 is not only a potential diagnostic and prognostic marker of leukemia, but also a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of affected patients, with particular potential when targeted by adjuvant treatments alongside traditional treatment to improve their survival rate.
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- Hao Chen
- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, P.R. China
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- Department of Transfusion, Jinan Zhangqiu District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250200, P.R. China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, P.R. China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, P.R. China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Weihai Second Municipal Hospital of Qingdao University, Weihai, Shandong 264200, P.R. China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, P.R. China.,Institute of Immunology and Biotechnology Transformation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264000, P.R. China
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Qu J, Wang CC, Cai SB, Zhao WD, Cheng XL, Ming Z. Biased Random Walk With Restart on Multilayer Heterogeneous Networks for MiRNA-Disease Association Prediction. Front Genet 2021; 12:720327. [PMID: 34447416 PMCID: PMC8384471 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.720327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Numerous experiments have proved that microRNAs (miRNAs) could be used as diagnostic biomarkers for many complex diseases. Thus, it is conceivable that predicting the unobserved associations between miRNAs and diseases is extremely significant for the medical field. Here, based on heterogeneous networks built on the information of known miRNA-disease associations, miRNA function similarity, disease semantic similarity, and Gaussian interaction profile kernel similarity for miRNAs and diseases, we developed a computing model of biased random walk with restart on multilayer heterogeneous networks for miRNA-disease association prediction (BRWRMHMDA) through enforcing degree-based biased random walk with restart (BRWR). Assessment results reflected that an AUC of 0.8310 was gained in local leave-one-out cross-validation (LOOCV), which proved the calculation algorithm's good performance. Besides, we carried out BRWRMHMDA to prioritize candidate miRNAs for esophageal neoplasms based on HMDD v2.0. We further prioritize candidate miRNAs for breast neoplasms based on HMDD v1.0. The local LOOCV results and performance analysis of the case study all showed that the proposed model has good and stable performance.
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- Jia Qu
- School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence & Aliyun School of Big Data, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- Information and Control Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
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- College of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence & Aliyun School of Big Data, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence & Aliyun School of Big Data, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- College of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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Decreased expression level of long non-coding RNA CCAT1, was observed in breast cancer tissue of an Isfahanian population (Iran). GENE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2021.101154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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