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Romero-López MJ, Jiménez-Wences H, Cruz-De La Rosa MI, Alarcón-Millán J, Mendoza-Catalán MÁ, Ortiz-Sánchez E, Tinajero-Rodríguez JM, Hernández-Sotelo D, Valente-Niño GW, Martínez-Carrillo DN, Fernández-Tilapa G. miR-218-5p, miR-124-3p and miR-23b-3p act synergistically to modulate the expression of NACC1, proliferation, and apoptosis in C-33A and CaSki cells. Noncoding RNA Res 2024; 9:720-731. [PMID: 38577025 PMCID: PMC10990753 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2024.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Background In cervical cancer (CC), miR-218-5p, -124-3p, and -23b-3p act as tumor suppressors. These miRNAs have specific and common target genes that modulate apoptosis, proliferation, invasion, and migration; biological processes involved in cancer. Methods miR-218-5p, -124-3p, and -23b-3p mimics were transfected into C-33A and CaSki cells, and RT-qPCR was used to quantify the level of each miRNA and NACC1. Proliferation was assessed by BrdU and apoptosis by Annexin V/PI. In the TCGA and The Human Protein Atlas databases, the level of NACC1 mRNA and protein (putative target of the three miRNAs) was analyzed in CC and normal tissue. The relationship of NACC1 with the overall survival in CC was analyzed in GEPIA2. NACC1 mRNA and protein levels were higher in CC tissues compared with cervical tissue without injury. Results An increased expression of NACC1 was associated with lower overall survival in CC patients. The levels of miR-218-5p, -124-3p, and -23b-3p were lower, and NACC1 was higher in C-33A and CaSki cells compared to HaCaT cells. The increase of miR-218-5p, -124-3p, and -23b-3p induced a significant decrease in NACC1 mRNA. The transfection of the three miRNAs together caused more drastic changes in the level of NACC1, in the proliferation, and in the apoptosis with respect to the individual transfections of each miRNA. Conclusion The results indicate that miR-218-5p, -124-3p, and -23b-3p act synergistically to decrease NACC1 expression and proliferation while promoting apoptosis in C-33A and CaSki cells. The levels of NACC1, miR-218-5p, -124-3p, and -23b-3p may be a potential prognostic indicator in CC.
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- Manuel Joaquín Romero-López
- Clinical Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Clinical Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
- Biomolecules Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Clinical Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Clinical Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
- Biomolecules Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Biomolecules Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Basic Research Sub-directorate, National Institute of Cancerology, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico
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- Basic Research Sub-directorate, National Institute of Cancerology, Mexico City, 14080, Mexico
- Cancer Epigenetics Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Cancer Epigenetics Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Clinical Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Clinical Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
- Biomolecules Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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- Clinical Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
- Biomolecules Research Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Chemical Sciences, Autonomous University of Guerrero, Chilpancingo, Guerrero, 39087, Mexico
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Mondal I, Mansour E, Zheng Y, Gupta R, Haick H. Self-Sustaining Triboelectric Nanosensors for Real-Time Urine Analysis in Smart Toilets. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403385. [PMID: 39031720 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Healthcare has undergone a revolutionary shift with the advent of smart technologies, and smart toilets (STs) are among the innovative inventions offering non-invasive continuous health monitoring. The present technical challenges toward this development include limited sensitivity of integrated sensors, poor stability, slow response and the requirement external energy supply alongside manual sample collection. In this article, triboelectric nanosensor array (TENSA) is introduced featuring electrodes crafted from laser-induced 3D graphene with functional polymers like polystyrene, polyimide, and polycaprolactone for real-time urine analysis while generating 50 volts output via urine droplet-based triboelectrification. Though modulating interfacial double-layer capacitance, these sensors exhibit exceptional sensitivity and selectivity in detecting a broad spectrum of urinary biomarkers, including ions, glucose, and urea with a classification precision of 95% and concentration identification accuracy of up to 0.97 (R2), supported by artificial neural networks. Upon exposure to urine samples containing elevated levels of Na+, K+, and NH4 +, a notable decrease (ranging from 32% to 68%) is observed in output voltages. Conversely, urea induces an increase up to 13%. Experimental validation confirms the stability, robustness, reliability, and reproducibility of TENSA, representing a significant advancement in healthcare technology, offering the potential for improved disease management and prevention strategies.
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- Indrajit Mondal
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 320002, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 320002, Israel
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 320002, Israel
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GJ, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 320002, Israel
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Lu H, Zhang J, Cao Y, Wu S, Wei Y, Yin R. Advances in applications of artificial intelligence algorithms for cancer-related miRNA research. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2024; 53:231-243. [PMID: 38650448 PMCID: PMC11057993 DOI: 10.3724/zdxbyxb-2023-0511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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MiRNAs are a class of small non-coding RNAs, which regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally by partial complementary base pairing. Aberrant miRNA expressions have been reported in tumor tissues and peripheral blood of cancer patients. In recent years, artificial intelligence algorithms such as machine learning and deep learning have been widely used in bioinformatic research. Compared to traditional bioinformatic tools, miRNA target prediction tools based on artificial intelligence algorithms have higher accuracy, and can successfully predict subcellular localization and redistribution of miRNAs to deepen our understanding. Additionally, the construction of clinical models based on artificial intelligence algorithms could significantly improve the mining efficiency of miRNA used as biomarkers. In this article, we summarize recent development of bioinformatic miRNA tools based on artificial intelligence algorithms, focusing on the potential of machine learning and deep learning in cancer-related miRNA research.
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- Hongyu Lu
- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Aswathy R, Sumathi S. The Evolving Landscape of Cervical Cancer: Breakthroughs in Screening and Therapy Through Integrating Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01124-7. [PMID: 38573545 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01124-7] [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: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Cervical cancer (CC) continues to be a major worldwide health concern, profoundly impacting the lives of countless females worldwide. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where CC prevalence is high, innovative, and cost-effective approaches for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are vital. These approaches must ensure high response rates with minimal side effects to improve outcomes. The study aims to compile the latest developments in the field of CC, providing insights into the promising future of CC management along with the research gaps and challenges. Integrating biotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to revolutionize CC care, from MobileODT screening to precision medicine and innovative therapies. AI enhances healthcare accuracy and improves patient outcomes, especially in CC screening, where its use has increased over the years, showing promising results. Also, combining newly developed strategies with conventional treatment options presents an optimal approach to address the limitations associated with conventional methods. However, further clinical studies are essential for practically implementing these advancements in society. By leveraging these cutting-edge technologies and approaches, there is a substantial opportunity to reduce the global burden of this preventable malignancy, ultimately improving the lives of women in LMICs and beyond.
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- Raghu Aswathy
- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Bharathi Park Rd, Near Forest College Campus, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641043, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Bharathi Park Rd, Near Forest College Campus, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641043, India.
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Nittala MR, Yang J, Velazquez AE, Salvemini JD, Vance GR, Grady CC, Hathaway B, Roux JA, Vijayakumar S. Precision Population Cancer Medicine in Cancer of the Uterine Cervix: A Potential Roadmap to Eradicate Cervical Cancer. Cureus 2024; 16:e53733. [PMID: 38455773 PMCID: PMC10919943 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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With the success of the Human Genome Project, the era of genomic medicine (GM) was born. Later on, as GM made progress, there was a feeling of exhilaration that GM could help resolve many disease processes. It also led to the conviction that personalized medicine was possible, and a relatively synonymous word, precision medicine (PM), was coined. However, the influence of environmental factors and social determinants of diseases was only partially given their due importance in the definition of PM, although more recently, this has been recognized. With the rapid advances in GM, big data, data mining, wearable devices for health monitoring, telemedicine, etc., PM can be more easily extended to population-level health care in disease management, prevention, early screening, and so on.and the term precision population medicine (PPM) more aptly describes it. PPM's potential in cancer care was posited earlier,and the current authors planned a series of cancer disease-specific follow-up articles. These papers are mainly aimed at helping emerging students in health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, public health, population health), healthcare management (health-focused business administration, nonprofit administration, public institutional administration, etc.), and policy-making (e.g., political science), although not exclusively. This first disease-specific report focuses on the cancer of the uterine cervix (CC). It describes how recent breakthroughs can be leveraged as force multipliers to improve outcomes in CC - by improving early detection, better screening for CC, potential GM-based interventions during the stage of persistent Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and treatment interventions - especially among the disadvantaged and resource-scarce populations. This work is a tiny step in our attempts to improve outcomes in CC and ultimately eradicate CC from the face of the earth.
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- Mary R Nittala
- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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Gupta S, Kumar P, Das BC. Challenges and opportunities to making Indian women cervical cancer free. Indian J Med Res 2023; 158:470-475. [PMID: 38237905 PMCID: PMC10878483 DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1052_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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- Shilpi Gupta
- Stem Cell & Cancer Research Lab, Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine & Stem Cell Research, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201 303, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Stem Cell & Cancer Research Lab, Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine & Stem Cell Research, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201 303, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Stem Cell & Cancer Research Lab, Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine & Stem Cell Research, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201 303, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Diaz PM, Leehans A, Ravishankar P, Daily A. Multiomic Approaches for Cancer Biomarker Discovery in Liquid Biopsies: Advances and Challenges. Biomark Insights 2023; 18:11772719231204508. [PMID: 37846373 PMCID: PMC10576933 DOI: 10.1177/11772719231204508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Cancer is a complex and heterogeneous disease that poses a significant threat to global health. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving patient outcomes, and the use of liquid biopsies has emerged as a promising approach for cancer detection and monitoring. Traditionally, cancer diagnosis has relied on invasive tissue biopsies, the collection of which can prove challenging for patients and the results of which may not always provide accurate results due to tumor heterogeneity. Liquid biopsies have gained increasing attention as they provide a non-invasive and accessible source of cancer biomarkers, which can be used to diagnose cancer, monitor treatment response, and detect relapse. The integration of -omics technologies, such as proteomics, genomics, and metabolomics, has further enhanced the capabilities of liquid biopsies by introducing precision oncology and enabling the tailoring of treatment for individual patients based on their unique tumor biology. In this review, we will discuss the challenges and advances in the field of cancer liquid biopsies and the integration of -omics technologies for different types of liquid biopsies, including blood, tear, urine, sweat, saliva, and cerebrospinal fluid.
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- Paola Monterroso Diaz
- Namida Lab Inc., Fayetteville, AR, USA
- University of Arkansas, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Li G, Moniod L, Chenafi S, Lamsisi M, Ennaji MM, Bourlet T, Chauleur C. Detection of HPV in urine for cervical cancer screening: Feasibilty of an assay system. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2023; 52:102631. [PMID: 37451412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2023.102631] [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: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The detection of urine HPV is considered as a promosing alternative to increase the screening coverage of cervical cancer. However, the validated assay of urine HPV is still scarse. We described a nouvel assay syetem for the urine-based detection of HPV in the framework of HPV screening. This sytsem consisted of Automate Nimbus extraction of DNA and Anyplex™ II HPV HR Detection PCR of HPV DNA. We validated this system by spiking HPV-infected cervical cancer cell line HeLa cells into normal urine and compared the prelimary results of cervical samples and urine samples. We found that this system could detect as few as 5 HeLa cells in normal urine model. Some discordances of HPV results between cervical samples and urine samples were observed. We concluded that this assay system could be applied for the detection of HPV in urine. A large scale study is necessary to evaluate the clinical significance of this assay system.
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- Guorong Li
- Department of Urology, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Laboratoire des Agents Infectieux et d'Hygiène, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Team of Virology, Oncology and Biotechnologies, Laboratory of Virology, Oncology, Biosciences, Environment and New Energies. Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Mohammedia, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco
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- Team of Virology, Oncology and Biotechnologies, Laboratory of Virology, Oncology, Biosciences, Environment and New Energies. Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Mohammedia, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratoire des Agents Infectieux et d'Hygiène, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France; GIMAP Team 15, Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie, Inserm, U1111, CNRS, UMR5308, University of Saint-Etienne, University of Lyon, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France; Inserm, SAINBIOSE, U1059, Université Jean-Monnet, CIC1408 F- 42055, Saint-Etienne, France
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Avčin SL, Črepinšek K, Jenko Bizjan B, Šket R, Kovač J, Vrhovšek B, Blazina J, Blatnik O, Kordič R, Kitanovski L, Jazbec J, Debeljak M, Tesovnik T. Integrative Transcriptomic Profiling of the Wilms Tumor. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3846. [PMID: 37568662 PMCID: PMC10416970 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15153846] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Our study aimed to identify relevant transcriptomic biomarkers for the Wilms tumor, the most common pediatric kidney cancer, independent of the histological type and stage. Using next-generation sequencing, we analyzed the miRNA profiles of 74 kidney samples, which were divided into two independent groups: fresh frozen tissue and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples. Subsequent mRNA expression profiling and pathway analysis were performed to establish the interplay and potential involvement of miRNAs and mRNA in the Wilms tumor. Comparative analysis, irrespective of post-dissection tissue processing, revealed 41 differentially expressed miRNAs, with 27 miRNAs having decreased expression and 14 miRNAs having increased expression in the Wilms tumor tissue compared to healthy kidney tissue. Among global mRNA transcriptomic profile differences, cross-sectional analysis suggested a limited list of genes potentially regulated by differentially expressed miRNAs in the Wilms tumor. This study identified the comprehensive miRNA and mRNA profile of the Wilms tumor using next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics approach, providing better insights into the pathogenesis of the Wilms tumor. The identified Wilms tumor miRNAs have potential as biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of the Wilms tumor, regardless of histological subtype and disease stage.
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- Simona Lucija Avčin
- Department of Haematology and Oncology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (S.L.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Special Laboratory Diagnostic, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Special Laboratory Diagnostic, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Special Laboratory Diagnostic, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Special Laboratory Diagnostic, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Special Laboratory Diagnostic, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Haematology and Oncology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (S.L.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Haematology and Oncology, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (S.L.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Special Laboratory Diagnostic, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Special Laboratory Diagnostic, University Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana (UMC), 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Saviana M, Le P, Micalo L, Del Valle-Morales D, Romano G, Acunzo M, Li H, Nana-Sinkam P. Crosstalk between miRNAs and DNA Methylation in Cancer. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1075. [PMID: 37239435 PMCID: PMC10217889 DOI: 10.3390/genes14051075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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miRNAs are some of the most well-characterized regulators of gene expression. Integral to several physiological processes, their aberrant expression often drives the pathogenesis of both benign and malignant diseases. Similarly, DNA methylation represents an epigenetic modification influencing transcription and playing a critical role in silencing numerous genes. The silencing of tumor suppressor genes through DNA methylation has been reported in many types of cancer and is associated with tumor development and progression. A growing body of literature has described the crosstalk between DNA methylation and miRNAs as an additional layer in the regulation of gene expression. Methylation in miRNA promoter regions inhibits its transcription, while miRNAs can target transcripts and subsequently regulate the proteins responsible for DNA methylation. Such relationships between miRNA and DNA methylation serve an important regulatory role in several tumor types and highlight a novel avenue for potential therapeutic targets. In this review, we discuss the crosstalk between DNA methylation and miRNA expression in the pathogenesis of cancer and describe how miRNAs influence DNA methylation and, conversely, how methylation impacts the expression of miRNAs. Finally, we address how these epigenetic modifications may be leveraged as biomarkers in cancer.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1250 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA
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Hillyar CR, Kanabar SS, Pufal KR, Saw Hee JL, Lawson AW, Mohamed Y, Jasim D, Reed L, Rallis KS, Nibber A. A systematic review and meta-analysis of miRNAs for the detection of cervical cancer. Epigenomics 2023; 15:593-613. [PMID: 37535320 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2023-0183] [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] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Aim: This study aimed to critically appraise the evidence of the diagnostic effectiveness of miRNAs for the detection of cervical cancer. Methods & materials: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed, searching PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science. An umbrella meta-analysis of meta-analyses of individual biomarkers was performed. A Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) assessment of evidence was also performed. Results: A total of 52 miRNAs were included. Umbrella meta-analysis revealed significant heterogeneity in terms of sensitivity, specificity, receiver operating characteristic (ROC), positive predictive value and/or negative predictive value. Umbrella effects were 0.76 (95% CI: 0.73-0.78), 0.78 (95% CI: 0.75-0.81), 0.77 (95% CI: 0.75-0.80), 0.75 (95% CI: 0.71-0.79) and 0.76 (95% CI: 0.74-0.79), respectively. Conclusion: Moderate quality evidence suggested miR199a-5p, miR21-5p and miR-141a had excellent diagnostic performance.
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- Christopher Rt Hillyar
- Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX2 6HG, UK
- Elderly Care, Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Reading, RG1 5AN, UK
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- General Surgery, Sandwell General Hospital, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, West Bromwich, B71 4HJ, UK
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- General Surgery, Queens Hospital Burton, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0RB, UK
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- Renal Unit, New Cross Hospital, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK
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- General Surgery, New Cross Hospital, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK
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- General Surgery, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B9 5SS, UK
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- Intensive Care, Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJ, UK
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- General Surgery, Weston General Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4TQ, UK
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
- Center for Hematology-Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, EC1M 6AU, UK
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- Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX2 6HG, UK
- Nuffield Department of Population Health, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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Wu Y, Hong Q, Lu F, Zhang Z, Li J, Nie Z, He B. The Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of miR-155 in Cancers: An Updated Meta-analysis. Mol Diagn Ther 2023; 27:283-301. [PMID: 36939982 DOI: 10.1007/s40291-023-00641-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND MicroRNA-155 has been discussed as a biomarker in cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Although relevant studies have been published, the role of microRNA-155 remains uncertain because of insufficient data. METHODS We conducted a literature search in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases to obtain relevant articles and extract data to evaluate the role of microRNA-155 in cancer diagnosis and prognosis. RESULTS The pooled results showed that microRNA-155 presented a remarkable diagnostic value in cancers (area under the curve = 0.90, 95% confidence interval (CI 0.87-0.92; sensitivity = 0.83, 95% CI 0.79-0.87; specificity = 0.83, 95% CI 0.80-0.86), which was maintained in the subgroups stratified by ethnicity (Asian and Caucasian), cancer types (breast cancer, lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, leukemia, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma), sample types (plasma, serum, tissue), and sample size (n >100 and n <100). In prognosis, a combined hazard ratio (HR) showed that microRNA-155 was significantly associated with poor overall survival (HR = 1.38, 95% CI 1.25-1.54) and recurrence-free survival (HR = 2.13, 95% CI 1.65-2.76), and was boundary significant with poor progression-free survival (HR = 1.20, 95% CI 1.00-1.44), but not significant with disease-free survival (HR = 1.14, 95% CI 0.70-1.85). Subgroup analyses in overall survival showed that microRNA-155 was associated with poor overall survival in the subgroups stratified by ethnicity and sample size. However, the significant association was maintained in cancer types subgroups of leukemia, lung cancer, and oral squamous cell carcinoma, but not in colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and breast cancer, and was maintained in sample types subgroups of bone marrow and tissue, but not in plasma and serum. CONCLUSIONS Results from this meta-analysis demonstrated that microRNA-155 was a valuable biomarker in cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
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- Yanan Wu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Li G, Lamsisi M, Chenafi S, Moniod L, Benlghazi A, Ennaji MM, Chauleur C, Bourlet T. Urine-based detection of HPV for cervical cancer screening: Time for standardized tests. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28737. [PMID: 37185853 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Cervical cancer is preventable because it has an established etiology, mainly attributed to a detectable pathogen, human papillomavirus (HPV). In 2018, the world health organization issued an unprecedented call for global action to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030. The adaptation of regular screening programs is fundamental to achieve the goal of cervical cancer elimination. However, it is still difficult to achieve satisfactory coverage rates of screening in developing countries as well as in developed countries because many women are reluctant to participate in gynecologic examination. HPV detection in urine is a convenient, widely acceptable by women and relatively affordable without the necessity for clinical visits to improve the coverage rates of cervical cancer screening. Unfortunately, the clinical implementation of urine-based tests for HPV detection has been hindered by the lack of standardized tests. Further optimization of protocols and standardization of urinary HPV detection are expected to be realized. With the advantages of urine sampling to overcome cost, personal, and cultural barriers, time has come for the standardized tests to facilitate a wide clinical implementation of urinary HPV detection that will significantly contribute to the WHO's goal, that is, to eliminate the cervical cancer globally.
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- Guorong Li
- Department of Urology, North Hospital, CHU de Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Team of Virology, Oncology and Medical Biotechnologies, Laboratory of Virology, Microbiology, Quality, and Biotechnologies/ETB, Faculty of Science and Techniques Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammedia, Morocco
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- Laboratoire des Agents Infectieux et d'Hygiène, North Hospital, CHU de Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, North Hospital, CHU de Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Military Hospital of Instruction Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco
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- Team of Virology, Oncology and Medical Biotechnologies, Laboratory of Virology, Microbiology, Quality, and Biotechnologies/ETB, Faculty of Science and Techniques Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammedia, Morocco
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, North Hospital, CHU de Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Laboratoire des Agents Infectieux et d'Hygiène, North Hospital, CHU de Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
- Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie, GIMAP Team 15, Inserm, U1111, CNRS, University of Saint-Etienne, University of Lyon, Lyon, France
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Bovari-Biri J, Garai K, Banfai K, Csongei V, Pongracz JE. miRNAs as Predictors of Barrier Integrity. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13040422. [PMID: 37185497 PMCID: PMC10136429 DOI: 10.3390/bios13040422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The human body has several barriers that protect its integrity and shield it from mechanical, chemical, and microbial harm. The various barriers include the skin, intestinal and respiratory epithelia, blood-brain barrier (BBB), and immune system. In the present review, the focus is on the physical barriers that are formed by cell layers. The barrier function is influenced by the molecular microenvironment of the cells forming the barriers. The integrity of the barrier cell layers is maintained by the intricate balance of protein expression that is partly regulated by microRNAs (miRNAs) both in the intracellular space and the extracellular microenvironment. The detection of changes in miRNA patterns has become a major focus of diagnostic, prognostic, and disease progression, as well as therapy-response, markers using a great variety of detection systems in recent years. In the present review, we highlight the importance of liquid biopsies in assessing barrier integrity and challenges in differential miRNA detection.
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- Judit Bovari-Biri
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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Sabeena S. Role of noncoding RNAs with emphasis on long noncoding RNAs as cervical cancer biomarkers. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28525. [PMID: 36702772 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28525] [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: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Cervical cancer is a significant public health problem in developing countries, as most cases present at an advanced stage. This review aimed to analyze the role of noncoding RNAs as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in cervical cancers. Published studies on specific microRNA signatures in body fluids and cervical cancer tissues are highly heterogeneous, and there are no validated assays. The precision of the various immune-associated long noncoding (lncRNA) signatures should be assessed in clinical samples. Even though lncRNAs are tissue and cancer-specific, safe and appropriate methods for delivery to tumor tissues, toxicities and side effects are to be explored. Few studies have evaluated deregulated lncRNA expression levels with clinicopathological factors in a limited number of clinical samples. Prospective studies assessing the diagnostic and prognostic roles of circulating lncRNAs and P-Element-induced wimpy testis interacting PIWI RNAs (Piwil RNAs) in cervical cancer cases are essential. For the clinical application of lnc-RNA-based biomarkers, comprehensive research is needed as the impact of noncoding transcripts on molecular pathways is complex. The standardization and validation of deregulated ncRNAs in noninvasive samples of cervical cancer cases are needed.
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Rao X, Jiang J, Wang Y, Ma X, Liu S. Clinical Value of Serum miR-106a in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Human Papillomavirus-Positive Cervical Cancer. Intervirology 2023; 66:54-62. [PMID: 36646059 PMCID: PMC10013174 DOI: 10.1159/000528806] [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: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer (CC) is a prevailing malignant tumor in women, mainly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This study investigated miR-106a expression in the serum of HPV-positive CC patients and estimated its value in diagnosis and prognosis. METHODS We enrolled 120 CC patients as study subjects, with another 80 healthy women as controls. Clinical baseline data and clinicopathological indexes including age, tumor size, differentiation degree, FIGO stage, lymph node metastasis, and squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCC-Ag) were recorded. Serum miR-106a expression was measured using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Receiver operating characteristic curve was employed to estimate the efficacy of miR-106a in diagnosing CC or HPV-positive CC. Under a 5-year follow-up, patient survival was recorded, and the impact of miR-106a on overall survival rate was analyzed by the Kaplan-Meier method. The logistic regression model was used to analyze whether miR-106a was an independent prognostic factor for HPV infection in CC patients. RESULTS Serum miR-106a was upregulated in CC patients and the level >1.365 assisted the CC diagnosis. miR-106a expression in HPV-positive CC patients was elevated relative to HPV-negative CC patients, and serum miR-106a level >1.300 distinguishing HPV positive and HPV negative. HPV positivity was linked with tumor differentiation degree, FIGO stage, lymph node metastasis, and SCC-Ag in CC patients, but not with age and tumor size. High expression of miR-106a in HPV-positive CC patients increased the risk of poor prognosis, and miR-106a expression is an independent prognostic factor for HPV infection in CC patients. CONCLUSION High expression of miR-106a assists in the diagnosis of HPV-positive CC and predicts poor prognosis.
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- Xiaoyan Rao
- Department of Gynecology, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Tangshan Gongren Hospital, Tangshan, China
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miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy. Genet Res (Camb) 2023; 2023:4784500. [PMID: 36908850 PMCID: PMC10005872 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4784500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Background Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide. Extensive studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNA/miR) can regulate the formation, progression, and metastasis of cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of miR-19-3p on the proliferation, invasion, and autophagy of cervical cancer cells and to explore the underlying mechanism. Methods SiHa and HeLa cells were transfected with miR-19-3p mimic and inhibitor. miR-19-3p and PTEN expression were detected using real-time quantitative PCR and western blot, respectively. The binding between miR-19-3p and PTEN was predicted using Targetscan7.2 and verified by a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. The effects of miR-19-3p on cell invasion and proliferation were evaluated by Transwell assays and MTT, respectively. The effect of miR-19-3p on autophagy was observed using fluorescence microscopy. Results The expression of miR-19-3p in cervical cancer tissues and SiHa and HeLa cells was significantly upregulated, whereas the expression of PTEN was significantly downregulated. PTEN was one of the direct targets of miR-19-3p. The miR-19-3p mimic significantly reduced the apoptosis rate and autophagy and promoted cell proliferation and invasion of the SiHa and HeLa cells. Conclusion In summary, miR-19b-3p can target PTEN to regulate the proliferation, invasion, and autophagy of cervical cancer cells. Our findings indicate the potential of miR-19-3p as a target for cervical cancer treatment in the future.
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Identification and Validation a Necroptosis-Related Prognostic Signature in Cervical Cancer. Reprod Sci 2022; 30:2003-2015. [PMID: 36576713 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01155-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Necroptosis is a promising novel target for cervical cancer therapy. Nevertheless, differentially expressed necroptosis-related genes (NRGs) in cervical cancer and their associations with prognosis are far from fully clarified. In this study, differentially expressed NRGs (DE-NRGs) were screened out and their bio-function was elucidated. Subsequently, a prognostic scoring model based on the regression coefficients of the screened out NRGs and their corresponding mRNA expressions were constructed and validated. Finally, the survival probability of cervical cancer patients based on the constructed prognostic scoring model in 3 and 5 years was predicted and assessed. We found 17 DE-NRGs in cervical cancer tissues which were closely related to cancer progression, and most of them were significantly highly expressed. Furthermore, 3 NRG were confirmed as the prognostic signature genes from 17 DE-NRGs by regression analysis. Overall survival predicted through our prognostic scoring model was lower in the high-risk group than in the low-risk group (p < 0.05) in both the TCGA cohort and the external GEO44001 validation cohort. What's more, the prediction performance of our prognostic scoring models well verified by the ROC curve, and the risk score calculated could act as an independent prognostic factor for cervical cancer patients. The calibration curve and C-index (0.776) of the nomogram analysis suggested that the predictive performance of the nomogram was satisfactory. Our study identified and validated a necroptosis-related prognostic signature in cervical cancer, which could well predict the prognosis for cervical cancer patients.
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Liu C, Qin Q, Xu J, Li X, Cong H. Phthalate promotes atherosclerosis through interacting with long-non coding RNA and induces macrophage foam cell formation and vascular smooth muscle damage. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136383. [PMID: 36088979 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Phthalates are commonly used in variety of plastic products. Previously it has been revealed that di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), as the most common member of the class of phthalates, may disturb cholesterol homeostasis and deregulate the inflammatory response, and leading to accelerate the atherosclerosis process. In this regard, the aim of the current study is to explore the underlying mechanism of DEHP-induced atherosclerosis through the increasing of foam cell formation and Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells (VSMCs) damage via the interaction of long-non coding RNA (GAS5) and miR-145-5p. METHODS ApoE-/- mice were used to evaluate the in vivo study. RAW264.7 and VSMCs were used to evaluate the effect of DEHP on formation of foam cell, cell proliferation, and cell damage in vitro. Animals were treated with DEHP (5% w/w of food) orally and cells were treated with medium containing of 100 μM DEHP; qRT-PCR, Western blotting, flowcytometry, IHC, oil red O, BODIPY, and autophagic vacuoles assay were used to evaluate the effect of DEHP on formation of atherosclerosis. RESULTS DEHP significantly accelerated the formation of atherosclerosis in mice and alter the lipid profile in mice. In addition, after treating VSMCs with DEHP, GAS5 was significantly up-regulated and miR-145-5p was down-regulated. In VSMCs treated with DEHP, we observed that GAS5 could be used as the competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) of miR-145-5p to regulate the proliferation and apoptosis of VSMCs; and the expression of GAS5 was correlated with the expression of miR-145-5p. DEHP increased the ox-LDL uptake by macrophage and increasing the formation of foam cells. Besides, GAS5 knocking down reversed the effect of DEHP on foam cell formation and ox-LDL uptake. CONCLUSION DEHP could accelerate the atherosclerosis process through increasing VSMCs damage and formation of macrophage foam cell by increasing lipid uptake though down regulating lncRNA GAS5 and altering in regulation of miR-145-5p.
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- Chao Liu
- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Chest Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300222, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Chest Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300222, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Chest Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300222, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Chest Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300222, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Chest Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300222, China.
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Kotani K, Iwata A, Kukimoto I, Nishio E, Mitani T, Tsukamoto T, Ichikawa R, Nomura H, Fujii T. Nomogram for predicted probability of cervical cancer and its precursor lesions using miRNA in cervical mucus, HPV genotype and age. Sci Rep 2022; 12:16231. [PMID: 36171233 PMCID: PMC9519568 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19722-3] [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: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Although cytology or HPV testing is available for screening, these techniques have their drawbacks and optimal screening methods are still being developed. Here, we sought to determine whether aberrant expression of miRNAs in cervical mucus could be an ancillary test for cervical neoplasms. The presence of miRNAs in 583 and 126 patients (validation and external cohorts) was determined by real-time RT-PCR. Performance of a combination with five miRNAs (miR-126-3p, -451a -144-3p, -20b-5p and -155-5p) was estimated by ROC curve analysis. Predicted probability (PP) was estimated by nomograms comprising -ΔCt values of the miRNAs, HPV genotype and age. A combination of five miRNAs showed a maximum AUC of 0.956 (95% CI: 0.933–0.980) for discriminating cancer. Low PP scores were associated with good prognosis over the 2-year observation period (p < 0.05). Accuracy for identifying cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 3 + by nomogram was 0.983 and 0.966, respectively. PP was constant with different storage conditions of materials. We conclude that nomograms using miRNAs in mucus, HPV genotype and age could be useful as ancillary screening tests for cervical neoplasia.
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- Kiriko Kotani
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Pathogen Genomics Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, 4-7-1, Gakuen, Tokyo, Musashi-murayama, 208-0011, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98Dengakugakubo, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan.
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Matulić M, Gršković P, Petrović A, Begić V, Harabajsa S, Korać P. miRNA in Molecular Diagnostics. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9090459. [PMID: 36135005 PMCID: PMC9495386 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9090459] [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: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs are a class of small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression on post-transcriptional level. Their biogenesis consists of a complex series of sequential processes, and they regulate expression of many genes involved in all cellular processes. Their function is essential for maintaining the homeostasis of a single cell; therefore, their aberrant expression contributes to development and progression of many diseases, especially malignant tumors and viral infections. Moreover, they can be associated with certain states of a specific disease, obtained in the least invasive manner for patients and analyzed with basic molecular methods used in clinical laboratories. Because of this, they have a promising potential to become very useful biomarkers and potential tools in personalized medicine approaches. In this review, miRNAs biogenesis, significance in cancer and infectious diseases, and current available test and methods for their detection are summarized.
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- Maja Matulić
- Division of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Institute of Clinical Pathology and Cytology, Merkur University Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Primary School “Sesvetski Kraljevec”, 10361 Sesvetski Kraljevec, Croatia
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- Division of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Pathology and Cytology, Division of Pulmonary Cytology Jordanovac, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Molecular Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +385-1-4606-278
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MicroRNA-4516 in Urinary Exosomes as a Biomarker of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Cells 2022; 11:cells11182797. [PMID: 36139370 PMCID: PMC9497098 DOI: 10.3390/cells11182797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a typical disorder of amenorrhea that lasts for a minimum of four months in women < 40 years old and is typically characterized by reduced estrogen levels and elevated serum concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone. We collected urine samples from two participant cohorts from Gil Hospital of Gachon University (Incheon, Korea): a sequencing cohort of 19 participants (seven patients with POI (POI patients without Turner syndrome), seven patients with Turner syndrome (POI patients with Turner syndrome), and five control individuals (age-matched controls with confirmed ovarian sufficiency)) and a validation cohort of 46 participants (15 patients with POI, 11 patients with Turner syndrome, and 20 control individuals). Among differentially expressed miRNAs, hsa-miR-4516 was significantly upregulated in patients with POI in both cohorts, independent of the presence of Turner syndrome. Moreover, the upregulation of miR-4516 was confirmed in the ovary—but not in the uterus—of a cyclophosphamide and busulfan-induced POI mouse model. This was accompanied by a decrease in STAT3 protein level, a predicted target of miR-4516, via miRTarBase2020. Our study provides compelling evidence that miR-4516 is highly expressed in patients with POI and POI mouse models, suggesting that miR-4516 is a diagnostic marker of POI.
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Cui H, Zhang B, Ruan M, Fang C, Li N, Sun X, Qi J, Zuo R, Zhang S, Rong J. Overexpression of miR-3653 is Associated with HPV Infection and Serves as a Biomarker in Patients with Cervical Cancer. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:1037-1045. [PMID: 35966402 PMCID: PMC9373999 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s357140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer (CC) occurrence. This study aimed to explore whether abnormal microRNA (miR)-3653 is associated with HPV infection and to investigate the clinical value of miR-3653 in the diagnosis and prognosis of CC. Methods Tumor tissues and adjacent non-cancerous tissues were collected from 136 patients with CC. Cervical tissues from 101 patients with uterine fibroids were collected as controls. The expression of miR-3653 was measured by quantitative real-time PCR. The ability of miR-3653 to discriminate between HPV positive (HPV+) and HPV negative (HPV-) CC patients, and to discriminate patients from controls was assessed by receiver operating characteristic analysis. Kaplan–Meier curves and Log rank tests were used to evaluate the relationship of miR-3653 with survival of CC patient. Whether miR-3653 could function as a prognostic indicator was evaluated by univariate and multivariate Cox analyses. Results miR-3653, highly expressed in CC tissues, was associated with HPV infection, tumor diameter, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage and lymph node metastasis in CC patients. Additionally, miR-3653 was increased in HPV+ controls, CC patients and CC cells. Moreover, miR-3653 could screen HPV+ controls, screen HPV+ patients and screen CC patients. Furthermore, miR-3653 was associated with the survival of CC patients (log-rank P < 0.001) and could serve as an independent prognostic indicator for CC patients. Conclusion miR-3653, increased in CC, is related to HPV infection and may serve as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for CC patients.
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- Haiyan Cui
- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255036, People's Republic of China
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- Oncology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Gynecology Department, Zibo Lianchi Women & Infants Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physical Examination, Zichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255100, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, Zibo Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255036, People's Republic of China
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Systematic review of circulating MICRORNAS as biomarkers of cervical carcinogenesis. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:862. [PMID: 35933332 PMCID: PMC9357301 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09936-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, but it is a major public health problem despite having a good prognosis when diagnosed early. Although the Pap smear has led to huge drops in rates of cervical cancer and death from the disease, it has some limitations, making new approaches necessary for early diagnosis and biomarkers discovery. MiRNAs have been considered a new class of non-invasive biomarkers and may have great clinical value for screening early-stage cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Well-designed studies have emerged as a necessary strategy for the identification of miRNAs that could be used safely and reliably for a differential diagnosis. This review aims to provide an up-to-date perspective on the assessment of circulating miRNA expression from precursor lesions to cervical cancer, identifying circulating miRNAs or specific miRNA signatures that can be used as potential biomarkers of different stages of cervical carcinogenesis. Methods A systematic review was performed and searches were conducted in the PubMed, LILACS, and Scopus electronic databases. Results Most studies involved Chinese ethnic women and searched for circulating miRNAs in serum samples. Thirty three microRNAs were evaluated in the eligible studies and 17 (miR-196a, miR-16-2, miR-497, miR-1290, miR-425-5p, hsa-miR- 92a, miR-1266, miR-9, miR-192, miR-205, miR-21, miR-152, miR-15b, miR-34a, miR-218, miR-199a-5p and miR-155-5p) showed up-regulation in women with precursor lesion and cervical cancer and 16 microRNAs showed decreased expression in these same groups of women compared to healthy controls (miR-195, miR-2861, miR-145, miR-214, miR-34a, miR-200a, let-7d-3p, miR-30d-5p, miR-638, miR-203a-3p, miR-1914-5p, miR-521, miR-125b, miR-370, miR-218 and miR-100). Conclusion Therefore, defining promising circulating miRNAs or specific miRNA signatures of biological fluid samples can be useful for the screening, diagnosis, prognosis and clinical monitoring of women undergoing cervical carcinogenesis, but greater standardization of studies seems to be necessary for greater consolidation of information.
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Liu X, Papukashvili D, Wang Z, Liu Y, Chen X, Li J, Li Z, Hu L, Li Z, Rcheulishvili N, Lu X, Ma J. Potential utility of miRNAs for liquid biopsy in breast cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:940314. [PMID: 35992785 PMCID: PMC9386533 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.940314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) remains the most prevalent malignancy due to its incidence rate, recurrence, and metastasis in women. Conventional strategies of cancer detection– mammography and tissue biopsy lack the capacity to detect the complete cancer genomic landscape. Besides, they often give false- positive or negative results. The presence of this and other disadvantages such as invasiveness, high-cost, and side effects necessitates developing new strategies to overcome the BC burden. Liquid biopsy (LB) has been brought to the fore owing to its early detection, screening, prognosis, simplicity of the technique, and efficient monitoring. Remarkably, microRNAs (miRNAs)– gene expression regulators seem to play a major role as biomarkers detected in the samples of LB. Particularly, miR-21 and miR-155 among other possible candidates seem to serve as favorable biomarkers in the diagnosis and prognosis of BC. Hence, this review will assess the potential utility of miRNAs as biomarkers and will highlight certain promising candidates for the LB approach in the diagnosis and management of BC that may optimize the patient outcome.
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- Xiangrong Liu
- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoqing Lu, ; Jinfeng Ma,
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoqing Lu, ; Jinfeng Ma,
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Gebrie A. Disease progression role as well as the diagnostic and prognostic value of microRNA-21 in patients with cervical cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268480. [PMID: 35895593 PMCID: PMC9328569 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Cervical cancer is the fourth commonest and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in females globally. The upregulated expression of microRNA-21 in cervical cancer has been investigated in numerous studies, yet given the inconsistency on some of the findings, a systematic review and meta-analysis is needed. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the role in disease progression as well as the diagnostic and prognostic value of microRNA-21 in patients with cervical cancer. Methods Literature search was carried out through visiting several electronic databases including PubMed/MEDLINE/ PubMed Central, Web of Science, Embase, WorldCat, DOAJ, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. After extraction, data analysis was carried out using Rev-Man 5.3, STATA 15.0 and Meta-disk 1.4. I2 and meta-bias statistics assessed heterogeneity and publication bias of the included studies, respectively. The area under summary receiver operating characteristic curve and other diagnostic indexes were used to estimate diagnostic accuracy. Result A total of 53 studies were included for this systematic review and meta-analysis. This study summarized that microRNA-21 targets the expression of numerous genes that regulate their subsequent downstream signaling pathways which promote cervical carcinogenesis. The targets addressed in this study included TNF-α, CCL20, PTEN RasA1, TIMP3, PDCD-4, TPM-1, FASL, BTG-2, GAS-5, and VHL. In addition, the meta-analysis of reports from 6 eligible studies has demonstrated that the overall area under the curve (AUC) of summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) of microRNA-21 as a diagnostic accuracy index for cervical cancer was 0.80 (95% CI: 0.75, 0.86). In addition, evidence from studies revealed that upregulated microRNA-21 led to worsening progression and poor prognosis in cervical cancer patients. Conclusion microRNA-21 is an oncogenic microRNA molecule playing a key role in the development and progression of cervical malignancy. It has good diagnostic accuracy in the diagnosis of cervical cancer. In addition, the upregulation of microRNA-21 could predict a worse outcome in terms of prognosis in cervical cancer patients.
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- Alemu Gebrie
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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Isothermal circular strand displacement-based assay for microRNA detection in liquid biopsy. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:6431-6440. [PMID: 35879425 PMCID: PMC9411226 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-022-04228-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Extracellular miRNAs are promising targets for developing new assays for the early diagnosis and prognosis of diseases based on liquid biopsy. The detection of miRNAs in liquid biopsies is challenged by their short sequence length, low concentration, and interferences with bodily fluid components. Isothermal circular strand displacement polymerization has emerged as a convenient method for nucleic acid amplification and detection. Herein, we describe an innovative strategy for microRNA detection directly from biological fluids based on hairpin probe–assisted isothermal amplification reaction. We designed and optimized the assay to detect target analytes in 1 µL of the complex media’s biological matrix using a microfluidic device for the straightforward analysis of multiple samples. We validated the assay to detect circulating miR-127-5p in synovial fluid, recently indicated as a predictive biomarker for osteoarthritis disease. The combined use of a mutant polymerase operating with high yield and a primer incorporating locked nucleic acid nucleosides allowed detection of miR-127-5p with 34 fmol L−1 LOD. We quantified circulating miR-127-5p directly in synovial fluid, thus demonstrating that the assay may be employed for the convenient detection of 4.3 ± 0.5 pmol L−1 concentrated miRNAs in liquid biopsy samples.
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Lamsisi M, Li G, Chauleur C, Ennaji MM, Bourlet T. The potential of urine for human papillomavirus-related cervical cancer prevention. Future Virol 2022. [DOI: 10.2217/fvl-2021-0246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. The introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and the adaptation of regular screening programs are key actions that need to be generalized globally to achieve the goal of cervical cancer elimination. However, it is still challenging to achieve satisfactory coverage rate, and many women are reluctant to participate in gynecologic examination. In this article, we review the research on the application of HPV detection in urine samples for cervical cancer screening and vaccine monitoring, as well as discuss the technical challenges and new technological advancements in urine-based tests. HPV detection in urine is an excellent noninvasive alternative that is widely accepted by women, relatively affordable, and provides the potential to reach women without the necessity for clinical visits. Thus, it is an attractive tool for both cervical cancer screening and vaccine monitoring.
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- Maryame Lamsisi
- Team of Virology, Oncology & Medical Biotechnologies, Laboratory of Virology, Microbiology, Quality, & Biotechnologies/ETB, Faculty of Science & Techniques Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, 20650, Mohammedia, Morocco
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- Department of Urology/Biology Pathology Lab, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, 42000, Saint Etienne, France
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- Deparment of Gynecology & Obstetrics, North Hospital, CHU Saint-Etienne, 42000, Saint Etienne, France
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- Team of Virology, Oncology & Medical Biotechnologies, Laboratory of Virology, Microbiology, Quality, & Biotechnologies/ETB, Faculty of Science & Techniques Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, 20650, Mohammedia, Morocco
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- Department of Infectious Agents and Hygiene, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, 42000, Saint Etienne, France
- Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie, GIMAP Team 15, Inserm, U1111, CNRS, UMR5308, University of Saint-Etienne, University of Lyon, 42000, Saint Etienne, France
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Petroušková P, Hudáková N, Maloveská M, Humeník F, Cizkova D. Non-Exosomal and Exosome-Derived miRNAs as Promising Biomarkers in Canine Mammary Cancer. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12040524. [PMID: 35455015 PMCID: PMC9032658 DOI: 10.3390/life12040524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Canine mammary cancer (CMC), similar to human breast cancer (HBC) in many aspects, is the most common neoplasm associated with significant mortality in female dogs. Due to the limited therapy options, biomarkers are highly desirable for early clinical diagnosis or cancer progression monitoring. Since the discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) as post-transcriptional gene regulators, they have become attractive biomarkers in oncological research. Except for intracellular miRNAs and cell-free miRNAs, exosome-derived miRNAs (exomiRs) have drawn much attention in recent years as biomarkers for cancer detection. Analysis of exosomes represents a non-invasive, pain-free, time- and money-saving alternative to conventional tissue biopsy. The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of miRNAs that come from non-exosomal sources (canine mammary tumor, mammary tumor cell lines or canine blood serum) and from exosomes as promising biomarkers of CMC based on the current literature. As is discussed, some of the miRNAs postulated as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers in CMC were also altered in HBC (such as miR-21, miR-29b, miR-141, miR-429, miR-200c, miR-497, miR-210, miR-96, miR-18a, miR19b, miR-20b, miR-93, miR-101, miR-105a, miR-130a, miR-200c, miR-340, miR-486), which may be considered as potential disease-specific biomarkers in both CMC and HBC.
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- Patrícia Petroušková
- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia; (P.P.); (N.H.); (M.M.); (F.H.)
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia; (P.P.); (N.H.); (M.M.); (F.H.)
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia; (P.P.); (N.H.); (M.M.); (F.H.)
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia; (P.P.); (N.H.); (M.M.); (F.H.)
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- Centre of Experimental and Clinical Regenerative Medicine, The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia; (P.P.); (N.H.); (M.M.); (F.H.)
- Institute of Neuroimmunology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 845 10 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +421-918-752-157
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MicroRNA Signatures in the Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Scenario: Ready for the Game Changer? Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23052602. [PMID: 35269744 PMCID: PMC8910117 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) represents a minor subgroup of malignancies arising in the urothelium of the renal pelvis or ureter. The estimated annual incidence is around 2 cases per 100,000 people, with a mean age at diagnosis of 73 years. UTUC is more frequently diagnosed in an invasive or metastatic stage. However, even though the incidence of UTUC is not high, UTUC tends to be aggressive and rapidly progressing with a poor prognosis in some patients. A significant challenge in UTUC is ensuring accurate and timely diagnosis, which is complicated by the non-specific nature of symptoms seen at the onset of disease. Moreover, there is a lack of biomarkers capable of identifying the early presence of the malignancy and guide-tailored medical treatment. However, the growing understanding of the molecular biology underlying UTUC has led to the discovery of promising new biomarkers. Among these biomarkers, there is a class of small non-coding RNA biomarkers known as microRNAs (miRNAs) that are particularly promising. In this review, we will analyze the main characteristics of UTUC and focus on microRNAs as possible novel tools that could enter clinical practice in order to optimize the current diagnostic and prognostic algorithm.
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Cheong JK, Tang YC, Zhou L, Cheng H, Too HP. Advances in quantifying circulatory microRNA for early disease detection. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2022; 74:256-262. [PMID: 34999430 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Precision preventive healthcare aims to improve patient health by integrating preventive measures with early disease detection for timely intervention with precision medicine. Key to the delivery of preventive healthcare is the clinical adoption of novel assays that enable early disease detection. Such assays, typically based on biomarkers such as microRNAs (miRNAs) from liquid biopsy or excreta, are entering clinical practice after years of clinical development and validation. In this review, we discuss the clinical utility and validation of miRNA-based molecular diagnostics for early disease detection through large-cohort studies and key considerations for developing multi-analyte clinical assays. We also highlight recent advances in the ongoing development of integrated PCR-free miRNA detection systems for point-of-care testing.
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- Jit Kong Cheong
- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (YLLSoM), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore; Precision Medicine Programme, YLLSoM, NUS, Singapore; NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Singapore.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (YLLSoM), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore; NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Singapore.
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Ahmad A, Kumar Tiwari R, Mishra P, Alkhathami AG, Almeleebia TM, Alshahrani MY, Ahmad I, Amer Asiri R, Alabdullah NM, Hussien M, Saeed M, Ahmad Ansari I. Antiproliferative and apoptotic potential of Glycyrrhizin against HPV16+ Caski cervical cancer cells: A plausible association with downreguation of HPV E6 and E7 oncogenes and Notch signaling pathway. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:3264-3275. [PMID: 35844403 PMCID: PMC9280173 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.01.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer (CCa) is the second most frequent carcinoma in females and human papilloma virus (HPV) oncoproteins are regarded as one of the critical etiological agent. Despite recent advances in screening and management of CCa, still it remains the deadliest carcinoma as advanced and metastatic stages are mostly incurable. This urges for the development of newer therapeutic interventions. The current was aimed to investigate the antiproliferative and apoptotic potential of glycyrrhizin (Gly) against HPV16+ CaSki CCa cells. Our findings substantiated that Gly exerted antiproliferative effects on the CaSki cells by obstructing their proliferation rate. Gly substantially enhanced apoptosis in Caski cells in a dose-dependent manner via augmenting the generation of ROS, DNA fragmentation and disruption of the mitochondrial membrane potential. Gly mediated apoptosis in CaSki cells was found to be due to activation of caspase-8 and capsase-9 along with the modulation of pro-and anti-apoptotic gene expression. Moreover, Gly halts the progression of CaSki cells at G0/G1 phase which was found to be due to reduced expression of cyclin D1 and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) along with the enhanced expression of CDK inhibitor p21Cip1. Further, Gly downregulates the expression of HPV oncoproteins (E6 & E7) along with the inhibition of Notch signaling pathway. Taken together, Gly represents as a potential therapeutic modality for CCa which could rapidly be translated for clinical studies.
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Li Y, Xun J, Wang B, Ma Y, Zhang L, Yang L, Gao R, Guan J, Liu T, Gao H, Wang X, Zhang Q. miR-3065-3p promotes stemness and metastasis by targeting CRLF1 in colorectal cancer. J Transl Med 2021; 19:429. [PMID: 34656128 PMCID: PMC8520297 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-021-03102-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancy in the world. It has been reported that cancer stem cells (CSCs) serve as the primary drivers of tumorigenesis and tumor progression. There is an urgent need to explore novel molecules that regulate CSCs or their signatures. Increasing evidence has shown that miRNAs are involved in tumorigenesis and progression. Here, we aim to explore the regulatory effect and mechanism of miR-3065-3p on the stemness of colorectal cancer. METHODS The expression of miR-3065-3p in colorectal cancer and the association of miR-3065-3p expression with prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer were analyzed using TCGA dataset or clinical cases. Gain or loss of function in different models, including colorectal cancer cell lines and orthotopic xenograft or liver metastatic mouse model, were used to investigate the effects of miR-3065-3p on colorectal cancer stemness and metastasis in vitro and in vivo. Cancer stemness was analyzed by detecting the ability of migration and invasion, NANOG, OCT4, and SOX2 expression, ALDH activity and sphere formation. In addition, the interaction of miR-3065-3p and cytokine receptor-like factor 1 (CRLF1) was analyzed theoretically and identified by the luciferase reporter assay. Moreover, the correlation between CRLF1 expression and miR-3065-3p was analyzed in colorectal cancer tissues. Finally, the effect of CRLF1 on the stemness and metastasis of colorectal cancer in vitro and in vivo was assessed. RESULTS In this report, we found that miR-3065-3p was overexpressed in colorectal cancer and that its high expression was associated with poor prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer. miR-3065-3p promotes the stemness and metastasis of colorectal cancer. Furthermore, CRLF1 was the downstream target of miR-3065-3p and inhibited the stemness of colorectal cancer. In addition, CRLF1 expression was negatively correlated with miR-3065-3p in colorectal cancer tissues. And, CRLF1 mediated the effects of miR-3065-3p on promoting stemness of colorectal cancer cells. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that miR-3065-3p promoted the stemness and metastasis of colorectal cancer by targeting CRLF1. miR-3065-3p might serve as a promising prognostic marker as well as a therapeutic target for colorectal cancer.
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- Yifan Li
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Institute of Integrative Medicine for Acute Abdominal Diseases, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Institute of Integrative Medicine for Acute Abdominal Diseases, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Institute of Integrative Medicine for Acute Abdominal Diseases, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Institute of Integrative Medicine for Acute Abdominal Diseases, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease Associated Organ Injury and Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine (ITCWM) Repair, Institute of Integrative Medicine for Acute Abdominal Diseases, Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
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