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Zhang M, Xu T, Tong D, Yu X, Liu B, Jiang L, Liu K. MiR-136-5p in cancer: Roles, mechanisms, and chemotherapy resistance. Gene 2024; 909:148265. [PMID: 38346459 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as important regulators of gene expression, and the deregulation of their activity has been linked to the onset and progression of a variety of human malignancies. Among these miRNAs, miR-136-5p has attracted significant attention due to its diverse roles in cancer biology. Mostly, miR-136-5p is downregulated in malignancies. It could inhibit viability, proliferation, migration, invasion and promote apoptosis of tumor cells. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of miR-136-5p in different sorts of human cancers: genital tumors, head and neck tumors, tumors from the digestive and urinary systems, skin cancers, neurologic tumors, pulmonary neoplasms and other cancers by discussing its molecular mechanisms, functional roles, and impact in chemotherapies. In conclusion, miR-136-5p could be a promising new biomarker and potential clinical therapeutic target.
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- Manlin Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Jiang X, Liu Z, You H, Tang Z, Ma Y, Nie R, Yang Z, Che N, Liu W. Extracellular vesicles derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells ameliorate chronic liver damage via microRNA-136-5p. Mol Cell Biochem 2024:10.1007/s11010-024-04993-3. [PMID: 38652214 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-024-04993-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Chronic liver damage (CLD) encompasses a spectrum of conditions and poses a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of individuals. Currently, there is a deficiency of clinically validated therapeutics with minimal side effects. Emerging evidence underscores the significant potential of extracellular vesicles derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC-EVs) as a promising therapeutic method for CLD. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of BMSC-EVs containing microRNA-136-5p (BMSC-EVs-miR-136-5p) on macrophage polarization during chronic liver injury and elucidate the mechanisms associated with the GNAS/PI3K/ERK/STAT3 axis. Surface markers of BMSCs were detected via Immunofluorescent Staining. Subsequently, EVs were harvested from the BMSC culture medium. In vivo fluorescence imaging was employed to locate the BMSC-EVs. Additionally, fluorescence microscopy was used to visualize the uptake of DIR-labeled BMSC-EVs by RAW264.7 cells. Various methods were employed to assess the impact of BMSC-EVs on the expression levels of inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α), M1/M2 macrophage markers (iNOS and Arg-1), and members of inflammation-related signaling pathways (GNAS, PI3K, ERK, and STAT3) in RAW264.7 cells co-cultured with BMSC-EVs. Loss-of-function approaches targeting miR-136-5p in RAW264.7 cells were subsequently utilized to validate the role of BMSC-EVs-miR-136-5p. The Luciferase Reporter Assay indicates that GNAS was identified to be a target of miR-136-5p, and miR-136-5p demonstrating increased within BMSC-EVs compared to Raw264.7-EVs. BMSC-EVs-miR-136-5p mitigated CCl4-induced liver inflammation and improved liver function by Suppressing the GNAS/STAT3 Signaling. Notably, miR-136-5p suppressed lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation in RAW264.7 cells. BMSC-EVs-miR-136-5p alleviates CLD by activating M2 polarization through the GNAS-mediated PI3K/ERK/STAT3 axis. Accordingly, the members of this axis may serve as therapeutic targets.
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- Xiaodan Jiang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Jin J, Du M, Ding D, Xuan R. CircRNA circ_0013339 Regulates the Progression of Colorectal Cancer Through miR-136-5p/SOX9 Axis. Biochem Genet 2023:10.1007/s10528-023-10540-4. [PMID: 37925667 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10540-4] [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: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common gastrointestinal malignancy. Dysregulation of circular RNAs (circRNAs) is associated with the progression of CRC. However, the role of circ_0013339 (hsa_circ_0013339) in CRC is still not clear. METHODS The levels of circ_0013339, miR-136-5p, and SRY-box transcription factor 9 (SOX9) in CRC were gauged by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Colony formation and 5-Ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) assays were used to detect cell proliferation. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK8) assay was used to measure cell viability. Western blot assay was performed to examine protein expression. The relationship between miR-136-5p and circ_0013339 or SOX9 was tested by dual-luciferase reporter assay. The effect of sh-circ_0013339 on tumor growth in vivo was examined by xenograft experiments. RESULTS Circ_0013339 expression was elevated in CRC tissues and cells, and circ_0013339 knockdown diminished the growth of CRC cells. MiR-136-5p was regulated by circ_0013339. MiR-136-5p deficiency ameliorated the effects of circ_0013339 silencing on CRC cell malignant behaviors. Circ_0013339 modulated SOX9 expression through miR-136-5p. SOX9 addition reversed the effects of miR-136-5p overexpression on CRC cell behaviors. Moreover, silencing of circ_0013339 suppressed the growth of xenograft tumors in vivo. CONCLUSION Circ_0013339 regulates the progression of CRC through miR-136-5p-dependent regulation of SOX9, uncovering a novel regulatory mechanism of circ_0013339 in CRC.
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- Juan Jin
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University(The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Hefei, 230000, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University(The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Hefei, 230000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University(The First People's Hospital of Hefei), Hefei, 230000, Anhui, China
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Hsu CY, Allela OQB, Mahdi SAH, Doshi OP, Adil M, Ali MS, Saadh MJ. miR-136-5p: A key player in human cancers with diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic implications. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 250:154794. [PMID: 37683389 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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MiRNAs have emerged as crucial modulators of the expression of their target genes, attracting significant attention due to their engagement in various cellular processes, like cancer onset and development. Amidst the extensive repertoire of miRNAs implicated in cancer, miR-136-5p has emerged as an emerging miRNA with diverse roles. Dysregulation of miR-136-5p has been proved in human cancers. Accumulating evidence suggests that miR-136-5p mainly functions as a tumor suppressor. These data proposed that miR-136-5p is engaged in the regulation of various cellular processes, like cell proliferation, migration, invasion, EMT, and apoptosis. In addition, miR-136-5p has demonstrated substantial potential as a prognostic and diagnostic marker in human cancers as well as an effective mediator in cancer chemotherapy. Furthermore, miR-136-5p was shown to be correlated with clinicopathological features of affected patients, proposing that it could be used for cancer staging and patient survival. Therefore, a comprehensive comprehension of the precise molecular basis governing miR-136-5p dysregulation in different cancers is vital for unraveling its therapeutic importance. Here, we have discussed the molecular basis of miR-136-5p as a potential tumor suppressor as well as its importance in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and chemotherapy. Finally, we have discussed the challenge of using miRNAs as a therapeutic target as well as the prospect regarding the importance of miR-136-5p in human cancers.
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- Chou-Yi Hsu
- Department of Pharmacy, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Taiwan.
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- Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan; Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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Busnelli M, Manzini S, Colombo A, Franchi E, Chiara M, Zaffaroni G, Horner D, Chiesa G. Effect of diet and genotype on the miRNome of mice with altered lipoprotein metabolism. iScience 2023; 26:107615. [PMID: 37664585 PMCID: PMC10474470 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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The molecular mechanism by which lipid/lipoprotein biosynthesis is regulated in mammals involves a very large number of genes that are subject to multiple levels of regulation. miRNAs are recognized contributors to lipid homeostasis at the post-transcriptional level, although the elucidation of their role is made difficult by the multiplicity of their targets and the ability of more miRNAs to affect the same mRNAs. In this study, an evaluation of how miRNA expression varies in organs playing a key role in lipid/lipoprotein metabolism was conducted in control mice and in two mouse models carrying genetic ablations which differently affect low-density lipoprotein metabolism. Mice were fed a lipid-poor standard diet and a diet enriched in cholesterol and saturated fat. The results obtained showed that there are no miRNAs whose expression constantly vary with dietary or genetic changes. Furthermore, it appears that diet, more than genotype, impacts on organ-specific miRNA expression profiles.
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- Marco Busnelli
- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, Bari, Italy
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- Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
- Institute of Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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Li Z, Xie Y, Xiao B, Guo J. The tumor suppressor function of hsa_circ_0006282 in gastric cancer through PTEN/AKT pathway. Int J Clin Oncol 2022; 27:1562-1569. [PMID: 35794253 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-022-02210-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play key roles in carcinogenesis. However, the roles of circRNAs in gastric cancer are largely unknown. The aim of this study is to study the possible roles of hsa_circ_0006282 in gastric cancer. METHODS The hsa_circ_0006282 levels in gastric cancer cell lines, 85 gastritis tissues, and 103 paired gastric cancer tissues and non-tumor tissues were first detected by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. RNA interference and hsa_circ_0006282 expression plasmid were further used to manipulate hsa_circ_0006282 expression in gastric cancer. Finally, biological effects of hsa_circ_0006282 were analyzed by real-time cell analysis, flow cytometry, Transwell, cell cloning assay and Western blot analysis. RESULTS Hsa_circ_0006282 was down expressed in gastric cancer cells, gastritis tissues, and gastric cancer tissues. The abilities of cell proliferation, cell migration and resistance to apoptosis were enhanced after hsa_circ_0006282 was downregulated, while overexpression of hsa_circ_0006282 got opposite results. Besides, Western blot showed that the levels of protein kinase B (AKT) and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) were significantly increased and decreased after knockdown and up-regulation of hsa_circ_0006282, respectively, while phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten (PTEN) was significantly opposite regulated. Finally, hsa_circ_0006282 promoted the expression of PTEN by sponging hsa-miR-136-5p. CONCLUSION By regulating the PTEN/AKT signaling pathway through competitively binding with hsa-miR-136-5p, hsa_circ_0006282 suppresses the growth of gastric cancer.
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- Zhe Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315020, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315020, China.
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
- Institute of Digestive Diseases of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315020, China.
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Tan S, Chen W, Kong G, Wei L. ASPM May be Related to the Malignant Progression of Hepatitis B and is Associated With a Poor Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. FRONTIERS IN BIOINFORMATICS 2022; 2:871027. [PMID: 36304312 PMCID: PMC9580902 DOI: 10.3389/fbinf.2022.871027] [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: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a causative agent of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Until now, the mechanism behind the progress of hepatitis B fibrosis to HCC remains largely unknown. This study aims to examine the candidate biomarkers and pathways involved in HBV-associated HCC. Methods: Gene expression profiles were retrieved from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified using the GEO2R tool after which functional enrichment analysis, protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis, genetic alteration analysis, prognostic analysis, immune infiltration analysis, co-expression genes prediction, and miRNA-gene network construction, and pathway correlation analysis were performed. Results: 22 hub genes were identified, which were all highly expressed in HCC, and overexpression of these genes was all associated with significantly worse survival in HCC patients. More significantly, ASPM also showed increased expression levels in non-tumor tissues with advanced liver fibrosis. With the progression of liver fibrosis and the closer tumor center of HCC, the higher expression of ASPM was identified. ASPM was considered to be the most promising biomarker because it also showed the highest genetic alteration frequency among the hub genes and the expression level of ASPM in HBV (+) HCC tissues was significantly higher than that in HBV (-) HCC tissues. Also, the infiltration levels of B cells, CD8+ T cells, CD4+ T cells, macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells were all positively correlated with the expression of ASPM. Conclusion: These findings may help in the development of strategies and candidate drugs for the treatment of HBV-related HCC and improve the effectiveness of personalized treatment in the future. ASPM was upregulated in both hepatitis B cirrhosis and HCC and could be a potential predicting biomarker.
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