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Wang Y, Li Q, Wang S, Wang BJ, Jin Y, Hu H, Fu QS, Wang JW, Wu Q, Qian L, Cao TT, Xia YB, Huang XX, Xu L. The role of noncoding RNAs in cancer lipid metabolism. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1026257. [PMID: 36452489 PMCID: PMC9704363 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1026257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Research on noncoding ribonucleic acids (ncRNAs) is mostly and broadly focused on microRNAs (miRNAs), cyclic RNAs (circRNAs), and long ncRNAs (lncRNAs), which have been confirmed to play important roles in tumor cell proliferation, invasion, and migration. Specifically, recent studies have shown that ncRNAs contribute to tumorigenesis and tumor development by mediating changes in enzymes related to lipid metabolism. The purpose of this review is to discuss the characterized ncRNAs involved in the lipid metabolism of tumors to highlight ncRNA-mediated lipid metabolism-related enzyme expression in malignant tumors and its importance to tumor development. In this review, we describe the types of ncRNA and the mechanism of tumor lipid metabolism and analyze the important role of ncRNA in tumor lipid metabolism and its future prospects from the perspectives of ncRNA biological function and lipid metabolic enzyme classification. However, several critical issues still need to be resolved. Because ncRNAs can affect tumor processes by regulating lipid metabolism enzymes, in the future, we can study the unique role of ncRNAs from four aspects: disease prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Therefore, in the future, the development of ncRNA-targeted therapy will become a hot direction and shoulder a major task in the medical field.
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- Ye Wang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wuhu, Anhui, China
- Non-coding RNA Research Center of Wannan Medical College, Yijishan Hospital, Wuhu, Anhui, China
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Relationship Between the MicroRNAs and PI3K/AKT/mTOR Axis: Focus on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2022; 239:154093. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2022.154093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zou F, Zhuang ZB, Zou SS, Wang B, Zhang ZH. BML-111 alleviates inflammatory response of alveolar epithelial cells via miR-494/Slit2/Robo4 signalling axis to improve acute lung injury. Autoimmunity 2022; 55:318-327. [PMID: 35656971 DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2022.2065671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- Fang Zou
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- Guangzhou Liwan Stomatological Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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Pavlíková L, Šereš M, Breier A, Sulová Z. The Roles of microRNAs in Cancer Multidrug Resistance. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14041090. [PMID: 35205839 PMCID: PMC8870231 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14041090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The resistance of neoplastic cells to multiple drugs is a serious problem in cancer chemotherapy. The molecular causes of multidrug resistance in cancer are largely known, but less is known about the mechanisms by which cells deliver phenotypic changes that resist the attack of anticancer drugs. The findings of RNA interference based on microRNAs represented a breakthrough in biology and pointed to the possibility of sensitive and targeted regulation of gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Such regulation is also involved in the development of multidrug resistance in cancer. The aim of the current paper is to summarize the available knowledge on the role of microRNAs in resistance to multiple cancer drugs. Abstract Cancer chemotherapy may induce a multidrug resistance (MDR) phenotype. The development of MDR is based on various molecular causes, of which the following are very common: induction of ABC transporter expression; induction/activation of drug-metabolizing enzymes; alteration of the expression/function of apoptosis-related proteins; changes in cell cycle checkpoints; elevated DNA repair mechanisms. Although these mechanisms of MDR are well described, information on their molecular interaction in overall multidrug resistance is still lacking. MicroRNA (miRNA) expression and subsequent RNA interference are candidates that could be important players in the interplay of MDR mechanisms. The regulation of post-transcriptional processes in the proteosynthetic pathway is considered to be a major function of miRNAs. Due to their complementarity, they are able to bind to target mRNAs, which prevents the mRNAs from interacting effectively with the ribosome, and subsequent degradation of the mRNAs can occur. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the possible role of miRNAs in the molecular mechanisms that lead to MDR. The possibility of considering miRNAs as either specific effectors or interesting targets for cancer therapy is also analyzed.
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- Lucia Pavlíková
- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Genetics, Centre of Bioscience, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 84005 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Genetics, Centre of Bioscience, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 84005 Bratislava, Slovakia;
- Correspondence: (M.Š.); (A.B.); (Z.S.)
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- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Genetics, Centre of Bioscience, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 84005 Bratislava, Slovakia;
- Institute of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 81237 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Correspondence: (M.Š.); (A.B.); (Z.S.)
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- Institute of Molecular Physiology and Genetics, Centre of Bioscience, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská Cesta 9, 84005 Bratislava, Slovakia;
- Correspondence: (M.Š.); (A.B.); (Z.S.)
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Cooperative miRNA-dependent PTEN regulation drives resistance to BTK inhibition in B-cell lymphoid malignancies. Cell Death Dis 2021; 12:1061. [PMID: 34750354 PMCID: PMC8575967 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-021-04353-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Aberrant microRNA (miR) expression plays an important role in pathogenesis of different types of cancers, including B-cell lymphoid malignancies and in the development of chemo-sensitivity or -resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) as well as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Ibrutinib is a first-in class, oral, covalent Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor (BTKi) that has shown impressive clinical activity, yet many ibrutinib-treated patients relapse or develop resistance over time. We have reported that acquired resistance to ibrutinib is associated with downregulation of tumor suppressor protein PTEN and activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway. Yet how PTEN mediates chemoresistance in B-cell malignancies is not clear. We now show that the BTKi ibrutinib and a second-generation compound, acalabrutinib downregulate miRNAs located in the 14q32 miRNA cluster region, including miR-494, miR-495, and miR-543. BTKi-resistant CLL and DLBCL cells had striking overexpression of miR-494, miR-495, miR-543, and reduced PTEN expression, indicating further regulation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in acquired BTKi resistance. Additionally, unlike ibrutinib-sensitive CLL patient samples, those with resistance to ibrutinib treatment, demonstrated upregulation of 14q32 cluster miRNAs, including miR-494, miR-495, and miR-543 and decreased pten mRNA expression. Luciferase reporter gene assay showed that miR-494 directly targeted and suppressed PTEN expression by recognizing two conserved binding sites in the PTEN 3'-UTR, and subsequently activated AKTSer473. Importantly, overexpression of a miR-494 mimic abrogated both PTEN mRNA and protein levels, further indicating regulation of apoptosis by PTEN/AKT/mTOR. Conversely, overexpression of a miR-494 inhibitor in BTKi-resistant cells restored PTEN mRNA and protein levels, thereby sensitizing cells to BTKi-induced apoptosis. Inhibition of miR-494 and miR-495 sensitized cells by cooperative targeting of pten, with additional miRNAs in the 14q32 cluster that target pten able to contribute to its regulation. Therefore, targeting 14q32 cluster miRNAs may have therapeutic value in acquired BTK-resistant patients via regulation of the PTEN/AKT/mTOR signaling axis.
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Biswas R, Ghosh D, Dutta B, Halder U, Goswami P, Bandopadhyay R. Potential Non-coding RNAs from Microorganisms and their Therapeutic Use in the Treatment of Different Human Cancers. Curr Gene Ther 2021; 21:207-215. [PMID: 33390136 DOI: 10.2174/1566523220999201230204814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cancer therapy describes the treatment of cancer, often with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Additionally, RNA interference (RNAi) is likely to be considered a new emerging, alternative therapeutic approach for silencing/targeting cancer-related genes. RNAi can exert antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects by targeting functional carcinogenic molecules or knocking down gene products of cancer-related genes. However, in contrast to conventional cancer therapies, RNAi based therapy seems to have fewer side effects. Transcription signal sequence and conserved sequence analysis-showed that microorganisms could be a potent source of non-coding RNAs. This review concluded that mapping of RNAi mechanism and RNAi based drug delivery approaches is expected to lead a better prospective of cancer therapy.
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- Raju Biswas
- UGC-Center of Advanced study, Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India
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- UGC-Center of Advanced study, Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India
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- UGC-Center of Advanced study, Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India
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- UGC-Center of Advanced study, Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India
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- Haldia Institute of Technology, HIT College Rd, Kshudiram Nagar, Haldia-721657, West Bengal, India
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- UGC-Center of Advanced study, Department of Botany, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India
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Jayaraman A, Zhou T, Jayaraman S. Histone Modifier Differentially Regulates Gene Expression and Unravels Survival Role of MicroRNA-494 in Jurkat Leukemia. Microrna 2021; 10:39-50. [PMID: 33845753 DOI: 10.2174/2211536610666210412153322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the protein-coding genes are subject to histone hyperacetylation-mediated regulation, it is unclear whether microRNAs are similarly regulated in the T cell leukemia Jurkat. OBJECTIVE To determine whether treatment with the histone modifier Trichostatin A could concurrently alter the expression profiles of microRNAs and protein-coding genes. METHODS Changes in histone hyperacetylation and viability in response to drug treatment were analyzed, respectively, using western blotting and flow cytometry. Paired global expression profiling of microRNAs and coding genes was performed and highly regulated genes validated by qRT-PCR. The interrelationships between the drug-induced miR-494 upregulation, the expression of putative target genes, and T cell receptor-mediated apoptosis were evaluated using qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, and western blotting following lipid-mediated transfection with specific anti-microRNA inhibitors. RESULTS Treatment of Jurkat cells with Trichostatin A resulted in histone hyperacetylation and apoptosis. Global expression profiling indicated prominent upregulation of miR-494 in contrast to differential regulation of many protein-coding and non-coding genes validated by qRT-PCR. Although transfection with synthetic anti-miR-494 inhibitors failed to block drug-induced apoptosis or miR-494 upregulation, it induced the transcriptional repression of the PVRIG gene. Surprisingly, miR-494 inhibition in conjunction with low doses of Trichostatin A enhanced the weak T cell receptor-mediated apoptosis, indicating a subtle pro-survival role of miR-494. Interestingly, this pro-survival effect was overwhelmed by mitogen-mediated T cell activation and higher drug doses, which mediated caspase-dependent apoptosis. CONCLUSION Our results unravel a pro-survival function of miR-494 and its putative interaction with the PVRIG gene and the apoptotic machinery in Jurkat cells.
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- Arathi Jayaraman
- Dept. of Medicine, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612. United States
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- Dept. of Medicine, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612. United States
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- Dept. of Medicine, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612. United States
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Wang Z, Yang X, Shen J, Xu J, Pan M, Liu J, Han S. Gene expression patterns associated with tumor-infiltrating CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in invasive breast carcinomas. Hum Immunol 2021; 82:279-287. [PMID: 33612391 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2021.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast carcinoma is one of the most common tumors in women. The immune microenvironment, especially T cell infiltration, is related to the occurrence and prognosis of breast carcinoma. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the gene expression patterns associated with tumor-infiltrating CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in invasive breast carcinomas. METHODS The gene expression data and corresponding clinical phenotype data from the Cancer Genome Atlas Breast Invasive Carcinoma (TCGA-BRCA) were downloaded. The stromal and immune score were calculated using ESTIMATE. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) with a high vs. low stromal score and a high vs. low immune score were screened and then functionally enriched. The tumor-infiltrating immune cells were investigated using the Cibersort algorithm, and the CD4+ and CD8+ T cell-related genes were identified using a Spearman correlation test of infiltrating abundance with the DEGs. Moreover, the miRNA-mRNA pairs and lncRNA-miRNA pairs were predicted to construct the competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNA) network. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival curves were also plotted. RESULTS In total, 478 DEGs with a high vs. low stromal score and 796 DEGs with a high vs. low immune score were identified. In addition, 39 CD4+ T cell-related genes and 78 CD8+ T cell-related genes were identified; of these, 14 genes were significantly associated with the prognosis of BRCA patients. Moreover, for CD4+ T cell-related genes, the chr22-38_28785274-29006793.1-miR-34a/c-5p-CAPN6 axis was identified from the ceRNA network, whereas the chr22-38_28785274-29006793.1-miR-494-3p-SLC9A7 axis was identified for CD8+ T cell-related genes. CONCLUSIONS The chr22-38_28785274-29006793.1-miR-34a/c-5p-CAPN6 axis and the chr22-38_28785274-29006793.1-miR-494-3p-SLC9A7 axis might regulate cellular activities associated with CD4+ and CD8+ T cell infiltration, respectively, in BRCA.
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- Zhanwei Wang
- Department of Breast Surgery, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital HuZhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital HuZhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital HuZhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, China.
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- Graduate School of Nursing, Huzhou University, No. 1 Bachelor Road, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, China.
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- Graduate School of Nursing, Huzhou University, NO.1 Bachelor Road, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, 313000, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital HuZhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital HuZhou University, No. 1558, Sanhuan North Road, Wuxing District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province 313000, China.
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Gong Q, Shen ZM, Sheng Z, Jiang S, Ge SL. Hsa-miR-494-3p attenuates gene HtrA3 transcription to increase inflammatory response in hypoxia/reoxygenation HK2 Cells. Sci Rep 2021; 11:1665. [PMID: 33462352 PMCID: PMC7814133 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81113-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The occurrence of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) increases hospital stay and mortality. MicroRNAs has a crucial role in AKI. This objective of the current study is to explore the function of hsa-miR-494-3p in inflammatory response in human kidney tubular epithelial (HK2) cells with hypoxia/reoxygenation. According to KDIGO standard, patients after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass were divided into two groups: AKI (n = 10) and non-AKI patients (n = 8). HK2 were raised in the normal and hypoxia/reoxygenation circumstances and mainly treated by overexpression ofmiR-494-3p and HtrA3. The relationship between miR-494-3p and HtrA3 was determined by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Our result showed that Hsa-miR-494-3p was elevated in the serum of patients with CSA-AKI, and also induced in hypoxic reoxygenated HK2 cells. Hsa-miR-494-3p also increased a hypoxia-reoxygenation induced inflammatory response in HK2 cells. Moreover, as a target gene of miR-494-3p, overexpression of HtrA3 downregulated the hypoxia-reoxygenation induced inflammatory response in HK2 cells. Overexpression of hsa-miR-494-3p-induced inflammatory response was inhibited by overexpression of HtrA3. Collectively, we identified that hsa-miR-494-3p, a miRNA induced in both circulation of AKI patients and hypoxia-reoxygenation-treated HK2 cells, enhanced renal inflammation by targeting HtrA3, which may suggest a possible role as a new therapeutic target for CSA-AKI.
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- Qian Gong
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China.
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MicroRNAs: Emerging oncogenic and tumor-suppressive regulators, biomarkers and therapeutic targets in lung cancer. Cancer Lett 2021; 502:71-83. [PMID: 33453304 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2020.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common solid tumors worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, causing a devastating impact on human health. The clinical prognosis of lung cancer is usually restricted by delayed diagnosis and resistance to anticancer therapies. MicroRNAs, a range of small endogenous noncoding RNAs 22 nucleotides in length, have emerged as one of the most important players in cancer initiation and progression in recent decades. Current evidence reveals pivotal roles of microRNAs in regulating cell proliferation, migration, invasion and metastasis in lung cancer. An increasing number of preclinical and clinical studies have also explored the potential of microRNAs as promising biomarkers and new therapeutic targets for lung cancer. The current review summarizes the most recent progress on the functional mechanisms of microRNAs involved in lung cancer development and progression and further discusses the clinical application of miRNAs as putative therapeutic targets for molecular diagnosis and prognostic prediction in lung cancer.
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Singh D, Tewari M, Singh S, Narayan G. Revisiting the role of TRAIL/TRAIL-R in cancer biology and therapy. Future Oncol 2021; 17:581-596. [PMID: 33401962 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2020-0727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), a member of the TNF superfamily, can induce apoptosis in cancer cells, sparing normal cells when bound to its associated death receptors (DR4/DR5). This unique mechanism makes TRAIL a potential anticancer therapeutic agent. However, clinical trials of recombinant TRAIL protein and TRAIL receptor agonist monoclonal antibodies have shown disappointing results due to its short half-life, poor pharmacokinetics and the resistance of the cancer cells. This review summarizes TRAIL-induced apoptotic and survival pathways as well as mechanisms leading to apoptotic resistance. Recent development of methods to overcome cancer cell resistance to TRAIL-induced apoptosis, such as protein modification, combination therapy and TRAIL-based gene therapy, appear promising. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the development of TRAIL-based therapies for the treatment of human cancers.
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- Deepika Singh
- Department of Molecular & Human Genetics, Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Molecular & Human Genetics, Cancer Genetics Laboratory, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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Moaaz M, Lotfy H, Elsherbini B, Motawea MA, Fadali G. TGF-β Enhances the Anti-inflammatory Effect of Tumor- Infiltrating CD33+11b+HLA-DR Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in Gastric Cancer: A Possible Relation to MicroRNA-494. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2020; 21:3393-3403. [PMID: 33247701 PMCID: PMC8033108 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.11.3393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Accumulation of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) constitutes a key mechanism of tumor immune evasion in gastric cancer (GC). Therefore, searching for more accurate prognostic factors affecting their immunosuppressive role has become a growing interest in cancer immunotherapy research. Increased expression of microRNA-494 was noticed in MDSCs from tumor-bearing mice, suggesting another new therapeutic objective for cancer treatment. It was also discovered that tumor-derived transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) is responsible for the up-regulation of microRNA-494 in MDSCs. The purpose of this study was to address the effect of recombinant (rTGF-β) on the anti-inflammatory activity of MDSCs in GC and its possible association with micro-RNA-494 expression in tumor tissue. METHODS Freshly obtained GC tumor tissue samples and peripheral blood were used for isolation of CD33+11b+HLADR- MDSCs cells from 40 GC patients and 31 corresponding controls using flow cytometry. MDSCs were co-cultured with isolated autologous T cells to assess proliferation and cytokine production in the presence and absence of rTGF-β. Real-time PCR and Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay were used to evaluate tumor expression of miRNA-494 and TGF-β respectively. RESULTS Results showed that rTGF-β markedly increased the suppressive ability of tumor MDSCs on proliferation of autologous T cells and interferon gamma production. However, no inhibitory effect was observed for MDSCs from circulation. In addition, infiltration of MDSCs in tumors is associated with the prognosis of GC. MiRNA-494 was also extensively expressed in tumor samples with a significant correlation to MDSCs. CONCLUSION These results indicate that tumor-derived MDSCs but not circulatory MDSCs have an immunosuppressive effect on T cells, potentially involving TGF-β mediated stimulation. Results also suggest a role for miRNA-494 in GC progression. Therefore, control of TGF-β and miRNA-494 may be used as a treatment strategy to downregulate the immunosuppressive effect of MDSCs. .
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- Mai Moaaz
- Department of Immunology and Allergy, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Surgery, Vascular Surgery Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Immunology and Allergy, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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MicroRNAs as regulators of ERK/MAPK pathway: A comprehensive review. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 132:110853. [PMID: 33068932 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The ERK/MAPK cascade is one the four distinctive MAPK cascades which transmit extracellular signals to intracellular targets. This cascade has an important role in the regulation of several fundamental processes such as proliferation, differentiation and cell response to diverse extrinsic stresses. Moreover, several studies have shown participation of this cascade in the pathogenesis of cancer. Recent investigations have unraveled interaction between microRNAs (miRNAs) and ERK/MAPK cascade. These transcripts reside in both upstream and downstream of this cascade, regulating or being regulated by ERK/MAPK proteins. In the current review, we summarize the role of miRNAs in the regulation of ERK/MAPK and their contribution in the pathogenesis of human disorders with particular focus on cancers.
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Liao Y, Wang Z, Wang L, Lin Y, Ye Z, Zeng X, Wei F. MicroRNA-27a-3p directly targets FosB to regulate cell proliferation, apoptosis, and inflammation responses in immunoglobulin a nephropathy. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 529:1124-1130. [PMID: 32819575 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.06.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) constitutes the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide; however, the exact pathogenesis of IgAN is unknown. Previous genome-wide analysis of microRNA (miRNA) expression in the kidney has confirmed that miRNAs are closely related to the pathological changes of IgAN. Accordingly, in this study we found that miR-27a-3p is upregulated in IgAN kidney tissues in addition to human podocytes and tubule epithelial HK2 but not mesangial cells. Methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT), flow cytometry, real-time polymerase chain reaction, western blot, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to verify the regulatory effects of miR-27a-3p and its inhibition on cell proliferation, apoptosis, and release of inflammatory factors in podocytes and HK2 cells. The target genes of miR-27a-3p were predicted using bioinformatics software; the identity of FosB as a target gene of miR-27a-3p was confirmed by luciferase report assay and western blot. Overall, our findings demonstrated that miR-27a-3p regulates cell apoptosis, cell proliferation, and the release of inflammatory cytokines of human podocytes and HK2 cells by directly targeting FosB. Our results therefore suggested that miR-27a-3p might be associated with the pathophysiology of IgAN and may represent a potential target for further studies related to IgAN mechanism or therapeutics.
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- Yu Liao
- 2nd Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China; Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China
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- 2nd Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China; General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command of PLA, Guangzhou, 510062, China
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- Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China; 2nd Clinical Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510062, China
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- Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China; 2nd Clinical Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510062, China
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- Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China; 2nd Clinical Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510062, China
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- Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China; 2nd Clinical Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510062, China
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- Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China; 2nd Clinical Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510062, China.
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Gillette MA, Satpathy S, Cao S, Dhanasekaran SM, Vasaikar SV, Krug K, Petralia F, Li Y, Liang WW, Reva B, Krek A, Ji J, Song X, Liu W, Hong R, Yao L, Blumenberg L, Savage SR, Wendl MC, Wen B, Li K, Tang LC, MacMullan MA, Avanessian SC, Kane MH, Newton CJ, Cornwell M, Kothadia RB, Ma W, Yoo S, Mannan R, Vats P, Kumar-Sinha C, Kawaler EA, Omelchenko T, Colaprico A, Geffen Y, Maruvka YE, da Veiga Leprevost F, Wiznerowicz M, Gümüş ZH, Veluswamy RR, Hostetter G, Heiman DI, Wyczalkowski MA, Hiltke T, Mesri M, Kinsinger CR, Boja ES, Omenn GS, Chinnaiyan AM, Rodriguez H, Li QK, Jewell SD, Thiagarajan M, Getz G, Zhang B, Fenyö D, Ruggles KV, Cieslik MP, Robles AI, Clauser KR, Govindan R, Wang P, Nesvizhskii AI, Ding L, Mani DR, Carr SA. Proteogenomic Characterization Reveals Therapeutic Vulnerabilities in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Cell 2020; 182:200-225.e35. [PMID: 32649874 PMCID: PMC7373300 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 352] [Impact Index Per Article: 88.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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To explore the biology of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and identify new therapeutic opportunities, we performed comprehensive proteogenomic characterization of 110 tumors and 101 matched normal adjacent tissues (NATs) incorporating genomics, epigenomics, deep-scale proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and acetylproteomics. Multi-omics clustering revealed four subgroups defined by key driver mutations, country, and gender. Proteomic and phosphoproteomic data illuminated biology downstream of copy number aberrations, somatic mutations, and fusions and identified therapeutic vulnerabilities associated with driver events involving KRAS, EGFR, and ALK. Immune subtyping revealed a complex landscape, reinforced the association of STK11 with immune-cold behavior, and underscored a potential immunosuppressive role of neutrophil degranulation. Smoking-associated LUADs showed correlation with other environmental exposure signatures and a field effect in NATs. Matched NATs allowed identification of differentially expressed proteins with potential diagnostic and therapeutic utility. This proteogenomics dataset represents a unique public resource for researchers and clinicians seeking to better understand and treat lung adenocarcinomas.
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- Michael A Gillette
- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA.
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- Department of Medicine and Genetics, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Genetics, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Genetics, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy; Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy; Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Institute for Systems Genetics and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Institute for Systems Genetics and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Genetics, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Institute for Systems Genetics and Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Genetics, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA; Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10027, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA; Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Institute for Systems Genetics and Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Institute for Systems Genetics and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Sloan Kettering Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, 61-701, Poland; International Institute for Molecular Oncology, Poznań, 60-203, Poland
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Genetics, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA
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- Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, USA
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- Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Institute for Systems Genetics and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Institute for Systems Genetics and Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Division of Oncology and Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA; Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Genetics, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA
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- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA.
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Tian RH, Guo KM, Han GH, Bai Y. Downregulation of MicroRNA-494 inhibits the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway and prevents the development of hypospadias through upregulating Nedd4L. Exp Mol Pathol 2020; 115:104452. [PMID: 32413360 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2020.104452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypospadias, as a congenital disorder of the urethra, is the second most common birth abnormality of the male reproductive system. This study primarily investigates the effects of microRNA-494 (miR-494) on the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)/Smads signaling pathway and on the development of hypospadias by binding to neural precursor cell expressed developmentally downregulated gene 4-like (Nedd4L). METHODS We induced a mouse model of hypospadias through di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate treatment. The underlying regulatory mechanisms of miR-494 in this model were analyzed upon treatment of miR-494 mimic, miR-494 inhibitor, or small interfering RNA against Nedd4L in urethral epithelial cells isolated from mice with hypospadias. We then verified the binding site between miR-494 and Nedd4L and applied a gain- and loss-of-function approach to determine the effects of miR-494 on cell proliferation, cycle distribution, and apoptosis. RESULTS Male mice with hypospadias exhibited significantly higher miR-494 expression and lower Nedd4L expression in urethral tissues than normal male mice. Nedd4L was verified as a target gene of miR-494. Treatment with miR-494 inhibitor suppressed the activation of the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway, whereas down-regulation of miR-494 exerted protective effects on urethral epithelial cells by impeding cell proliferation and inducing cell apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS The study indicates that downregulation of miR-494 inhibits the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway and prevents the development of hypospadias through upregulating Nedd4L.
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- Run-Hui Tian
- Department of Psychology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China
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- Department of Andrology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China
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- Department of Oral Geriatrics, Stomatology Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China.
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Lu C, Wei Y, Wang X, Zhang Z, Yin J, Li W, Chen L, Lyu X, Shi Z, Yan W, You Y. DNA-methylation-mediated activating of lncRNA SNHG12 promotes temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma. Mol Cancer 2020; 19:28. [PMID: 32039732 PMCID: PMC7011291 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-020-1137-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Accumulating evidence shows that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are important regulator molecules involved in diverse biological processes. Acquired drug resistance is a major challenge in the clinical treatment of glioblastoma (GBM), and lncRNAs have been shown to play a role in chemotherapy resistance. However, the underlying mechanisms by which lncRNA mediates TMZ resistance in GBM remain poorly characterized. Methods Quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) and fluorescence in situ hybridization assays were used to detect small nucleolar RNA host gene 12 (SNHG12) levels in TMZ-sensitive and TMZ-resistant GBM cells and tissues. The effects of SNHG12 on TMZ resistance were investigated through in vitro assays (western blots, colony formation assays, flow cytometry assays, and TUNEL assays). The mechanism mediating the high expression of SNHG12 in TMZ-resistant cells and its relationships with miR-129-5p, mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (MAPK1), and E2F transcription factor 7 (E2F7) were determined by bioinformatic analysis, bisulfite amplicon sequencing, methylation-specific PCR, dual luciferase reporter assays, chromatin immunoprecipitation assays, RNA immunoprecipitation assays, immunofluorescence, qRT-PCR, and western blot. For in vivo experiments, an intracranial xenograft tumor mouse model was used to investigate SNHG12 function. Results SNHG12 was upregulated in TMZ-resistant cells and tissues. Overexpression of SNHG12 led to the development of acquired TMZ resistance, while knockdown of SNHG12 restored TMZ sensitivity. An abnormally low level of DNA methylation was detected within the promoter region of SNHG12, and loss of DNA methylation made this region more accessible to the Sp1 transcription factor (SP1); this indicated that methylation and SP1 work together to regulate SNHG12 expression. In the cytoplasm, SNHG12 served as a sponge for miR-129-5p, leading to upregulation of MAPK1 and E2F7 and endowing the GBM cells with TMZ resistance. Disinhibition of MAPK1 regulated TMZ-induced cell apoptosis and the G1/S cell cycle transition by activating the MAPK/ERK pathway, while E2F7 dysregulation was primarily associated with G1/S cell cycle transition. Clinically, SNHG12 overexpression was associated with poor survival of GBM patients undergoing TMZ treatment. Conclusion Our results suggest that SNHG12 could serve as a promising therapeutic target to surmount TMZ resistance, thereby improving the clinical efficacy of TMZ chemotherapy.
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- Chenfei Lu
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China. .,Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative innovation Center For Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China. .,Institute for Brain Tumors, Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, China.
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Ma X, Liang AL, Liu YJ. Research progress on the relationship between lung cancer drug-resistance and microRNAs. J Cancer 2019; 10:6865-6875. [PMID: 31839821 PMCID: PMC6909942 DOI: 10.7150/jca.31952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Lung cancer, a malignant tumor with the highest death rate of cancer, seriously endangers human health. And its pathogenesis and mechanism of drug resistance has been partially clarified, especially for the signal pathway of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The targeting therapy of EGFR signaling pathway in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has achieved a certain effect, but the two mutation of EGFR and other mechanisms of lung cancer resistance still greatly reduce the therapeutic effect of chemotherapy on it. MicroRNA is an endogenous non coding RNA, which has a regulatory function after transcriptional level. Recent studies on the mechanism of lung cancer resistance have found that a variety of microRNAs are related to the mechanism of lung cancer drug-resistance. They can regulate lung cancer resistance by participating in signal pathways, drug resistance genes and cell apoptosis, thus affecting the sensitivity of cancer cells to drugs. Therefore, microRNAs can be used as a specific target for the treatment of lung cancer and plays a vital role in the early diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of lung cancer. This article reviews the mechanisms of lung cancer resistance and its relationship with microRNAs.
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- Xuan Ma
- Medical Molecular Diagnostics Key Laboratory of Guangdong & Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Departments of Clinical Biochemistry, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, Dongguan, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Medical Molecular Diagnostics Key Laboratory of Guangdong & Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Departments of Clinical Biochemistry, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, Dongguan, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Medical Molecular Diagnostics Key Laboratory of Guangdong & Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Departments of Clinical Biochemistry, Guangdong Medical University, 523808, Dongguan, Guangdong, P.R. China
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Li J, Chen J, Wang S, Li P, Zheng C, Zhou X, Tao Y, Chen X, Sun L, Wang A, Cao K, Tang S, Zhou J. Blockage of transferred exosome-shuttled miR-494 inhibits melanoma growth and metastasis. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:15763-15774. [PMID: 30723916 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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There is emerging evidence of bioactive material transport by exosomes in melanoma. However, the functions of exosome content underlying such cancer progression remain largely unknown. We aimed at determining whether exosome secretion contributes to cellular microRNA-494 (miR-494) loss and investigated the roles of miR-494 in melanoma progression. The exosomes from blood serum and cell culture conditioned media were separated by ultracentrifugation. A short hairpin RNA was used to silence rab27a for inhibiting exosome release. To address the functional role of exosomal miR-494, we assessed cell proliferation, migration, invasion capabilities, and cell apoptosis. Finally, subcutaneous xenograft and lung-metastasis models were constructed to determine the effect of exosomal miR-494 in vivo. Based on long noncoding RNA microarray analysis of melanocyte and melanoma-derived exosomes from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, we discovered that miR-494 was enriched in melanoma-derived exosomes. And miR-494 was increased in exosomes secreted from melanoma patients' serum and A375 cells. Rab27a depletion reduced exosome secretion and rescued the abundance of cellular miR-494. Functional studies revealed that knockdown of rab27a and subsequent accumulation of miR-494 significantly suppressed the malignant phenotypes of melanoma cells via inducing cell apoptosis. Nude mice experiments confirmed that tumor growth and metastasis were suppressed by increasing miR-494 accumulation after rab27a depletion. In conclusion, blocking transferred exosome-shuttled miR-494 is a potential therapeutic option for melanoma.
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- Jingjing Li
- Department of Plastic Surgery of Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery of Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery of Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery of Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pathology of Xiangya Hospital and School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Hunan Province Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Department of Oncology Plastic Surgery, Hunan Province Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Cancer Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Medicine School of Medicine, Tulane University Health Science Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Surgical Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Surgery, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Oncology of Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Second Hospital of Shantou University, Shantou, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery of Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Qin W, Liu L, Wang Y, Wang Z, Yang A, Wang T. Mir-494 inhibits osteoblast differentiation by regulating BMP signaling in simulated microgravity. Endocrine 2019; 65:426-439. [PMID: 31129811 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-019-01952-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Although the BMPR-SMAD-RUNX2 signaling pathway plays widely recognized roles in BMP-induced osteogenesis, factors regulating this pathway remain to be defined. In this study, we used simulated microgravity models, which represent mechanical unloading conditions, to detect miRNAs that function in osteoblast differentiation. We found that miR-494 was persistently increased in C2C12 cells subjected to clinorotation conditions and in osteoblasts isolated from tail-suspended rats. Experiments showed that the overexpression of miR-494 correlated with a marked reduction in osteoblast differentiation genes and a decrease in osteogenesis in BMP2-induced osteogenetic differentiation. In contrast, the inhibition of miR-494 promoted BMP2-induced osteogenesis and partially rescued osteoblast differentiation disorder under simulated microgravity conditions. Mechanism studies revealed that miR-494 directly targeted BMPR2 and RUNX2, both of which play vital roles in the BMPR-SMAD-RUNX2 signaling pathway. More importantly, we demonstrated a positive feedback loop between miR-494 and MYOD, a critical transcription factor for myogenesis, indicating that miR-494 may participate in deciding cell fate of the multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Collectively, our study reveals an important role for miR-494 in regulating osteogenesis, the identification of which not only clarifies a regulator of BMP2-induced osteoblast differentiation, but also offers a possible strategy for preventing bone loss under microgravity conditions.
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- WeiWei Qin
- Department of Hematology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 710038, Xi'an, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hematology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 710038, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Aerospace Biodynamics, School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Immunology, Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Developmental Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China.
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Li P, Li SY, Liu M, Ruan JW, Wang ZD, Xie WC. Value of the expression of miR-208, miR-494, miR-499 and miR-1303 in early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. Life Sci 2019; 232:116547. [PMID: 31176780 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.116547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIMS This study aims to investigate the value of the expression of miR-208, miR-494, miR-499 and miR-1303 in the early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). MAIN METHODS Patients were divided into two groups: AMI group (n = 41), and Stable angina pectoris (SAP) group (n = 32). Peripheral venous blood was sampled from these patients at the time of admission (T0), 6 h after onset (T6) and 12 h after onset (T12), while blood was sampled once from healthy subjects who underwent physical examination in the same time period (control group, n = 10). The expression of miR-208, miR-494, miR-499 and miR-1303 in serum were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and differences in miRNA expression among these three groups of patients were analyzed. KEY FINDINGS Serum miR-208, miR-494, miR-499 and miR-1303 expression levels at different time points were significantly higher in the AMI group than in the SAP group and control group. The differences among these groups were statistically significant (P < 0.05), while the difference between the SAP group and control group was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Variation trend: The miRNA levels above began to increase at T0 in the AMI group, the peak levels of miR-208, miR-494 and miR-499 appeared before T12, and the peak level of miR-1303 appeared between T6 and T12, or after T12. SIGNIFICANCE miR-208, miR-494, miR-499 and miR-1303 were not superior to hs-cTnI as myocardial markers in the diagnosis of early acute myocardial infarction.
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- Ping Li
- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital (The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, Guangxi 537000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital (The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, Guangxi 537000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital (The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, Guangxi 537000, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital (The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, Guangxi 537000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital (The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, Guangxi 537000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yulin First People's Hospital (The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University), Yulin, Guangxi 537000, China
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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is a member of the TNF superfamily that can initiate the apoptosis pathway by binding to its associated death receptors DR4 and DR5. The activation of the TRAIL pathway in inducing tumor-selective apoptosis leads to the development of TRAIL-based cancer therapies, which include recombinant forms of TRAIL, TRAIL receptor agonists, and other therapeutic agents. Importantly, TRAIL, DR4, and DR5 can all be induced by synthetic and natural agents that activate the TRAIL apoptosis pathway in cancer cells. Thus, understanding the regulation of the TRAIL apoptosis pathway can aid in the development of TRAIL-based therapies for the treatment of human cancer.
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Akbari Kordkheyli V, Khonakdar Tarsi A, Mishan MA, Tafazoli A, Bardania H, Zarpou S, Bagheri A. Effects of quercetin on microRNAs: A mechanistic review. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:12141-12155. [PMID: 30957271 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 02/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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MicroRNA (miRNA)-dependent pathways are one of the newest gene regulation mechanisms in various diseases, particularly in cancers. miRNAs are endogenous noncoding RNAs with about 18 to 25 nucleotide length, which can regulate the expression of at least 60% of human total genome posttranscriptionally. Quercetin is the most abundant flavonoid in a variety of fruits, flowers, and medical herbs, known as a strong free radical scavenger that could show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities. Recent studies also reported its strong impact on various miRNA expressions in different abnormalities. In this review, we aimed to summarize the studies focused on the effects of quercetin on different miRNA expressions to more clear the main possible mechanisms of quercetin influences and introduce it as a beneficial agent for regulation of miRNAs in various biological directions.
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- Vahid Akbari Kordkheyli
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry-Biophysics and Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry-Biophysics and Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Ocular Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Analysis and Bioanalysis of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland.,Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Internal Medicine, Clinical Research Center, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry-Biophysics and Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry-Biophysics and Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Cui R, Ye S, Zhong J, Liu L, Li S, Lin X, Yuan L, Yi L. MicroRNA‑494 inhibits apoptosis of murine vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro. Mol Med Rep 2019; 19:4457-4467. [PMID: 30942414 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is a process that regulates vessel remodeling in various cardiovascular diseases. The specific mechanisms that control VSMC apoptosis remain unclear. The present study aimed to investigate whether microRNA‑494 (miR‑494) is involved in regulating VSMC apoptosis and its underlying mechanisms. Cell death ELISA and terminal deoxynucleotidyl‑transferase‑mediated dUTP nick end labeling assays were used to detect apoptosis of murine VSMCs following stimulation with tumor necrosis factor‑α (TNF‑α). The results indicated that TNF‑α upregulated VSMC apoptosis in a dose‑dependent manner. Microarray analysis was used to evaluate the expression profile of microRNAs following TNF‑α stimulation in murine VSMCs. The expression of miR‑494 was downregulated, whereas B‑cell lymphoma-2‑like 11 (BCL2L11) protein expression levels were upregulated in VSMCs following treatment with TNF‑α. Luciferase reporter assays confirmed that BCL2L11 was a direct target of miR‑494. Transfection with miR‑494 mimics decreased VSMC apoptosis and downregulated BCL2L11 protein levels. Conversely, transfection with miR‑494 inhibitors increased cell apoptosis and upregulated BCL2L11 protein levels, suggesting that miR‑494 may function as an essential regulator of BCL2L11. The increase in apoptosis caused by miR‑494 inhibitors was abolished in cells co‑transfected with BCL2L11‑targeting small interfering RNA. The findings of the present study revealed that miR‑494 inhibited TNF‑α‑induced VSMC apoptosis by downregulating the expression of BCL2L11.
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- Rongrong Cui
- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, P.R. China
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MiR-494 acts as a tumor promoter by targeting CASP2 in non-small cell lung cancer. Sci Rep 2019; 9:3008. [PMID: 30816202 PMCID: PMC6395740 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39453-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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MiR-494 plays an important role in several types of human cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although the role of miR-494 has been investigated in several studies, the expression profile and underlying mechanism are still poorly understood. In this study, we found that overexpression of miR-494 promoted the proliferation and colony formation of NSCLC cells and reduced their sensitivity to cisplatin-induced apoptosis. By using microarray and Dual luciferase reporter assays, we further showed that caspase-2 (CASP2) is a functional target of miR-494, and the expression of CASP2 is inversely associated with miR-494 in vitro. In addition, miR-494 promoted the proliferation and colony formation of NSCLC cells and reduced their sensitivity to cisplatin-induced apoptosis by targeting CASP2. Therefore, our results suggest that miR-494 plays an oncomiR role in NSCLC cells and may be a candidate biomarker for malignant transformation and a therapeutic target of NSCLC.
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Xu XH, Zhang SJ, Hu QB, Song XY, Pan W. Retracted: Effects of microRNA-494 on proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of medulloblastoma cells by mediating c-myc through the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:2594-2606. [PMID: 30304554 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most prevalent brain tumor that occurs during childhood and originates from cerebellar granule cell precursors. Based on recent studies, the differential expression of several microRNAs is involved in MB, while the role of microRNA-494 (miR-494) in MB remains unclear. Therefore, we conducted this study to investigate the regulative role of miR-494 in MB cells via the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway by mediating c-myc. In the current study, MB cells were collected and transfected with miR-494 mimic, miR-494 inhibitor, siRNA- c-myc, and miR-494 inhibitor + siRNA-c-myc. The expressions of miR-494, c-myc, p38 MAPK, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), interleukin-6 (IL-6), metadherin (MTDH), phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) and survivin were determined. Cell proliferation, cell-cycle distribution, apoptosis, migration, and invasion were evaluated. The results revealed that there was a poor expression of miR-494 and high expression of c-myc in MB tissues. C-myc was determined as the target gene of miR-494. In response to miR-494 mimic, MB cells were found to have increased Bax and PTEN expressions, as well as cell number in G1 phase and cell apoptosis and decreased c-myc, p38 MAPK, Bcl-2, MTDH, IL-6, and survivin expression and cell number count in the S phase, cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. In conclusion, the results demonstrated that the upregulation of miR-494 results in the suppression of cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, while it promotes apoptosis of MB cells through the negative mediation of c-myc, which in turn inactivates the p38 MAPK pathway.
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- Xiao-Heng Xu
- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Wang L, Liu LF, Zhou L, Liao F, Wang J. Effects of ebv-miR-BART7 on tumorigenicity, metastasis, and TRAIL sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer. J Cell Biochem 2018; 120:10057-10068. [PMID: 30569505 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) encoded microRNA BART7 (miR-BART7) affects tumorigenicity, metastasis, and TRAIL sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS Real time-polymerase chain reaction was performed to detect miR-BART7 expression in NSCLC cell lines. A549 and Calu-1 cells transfected with miR-BART7 inhibitors/mimics were used to do the in-vitro experiments, including 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide, Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/PI, wound-healing, transwell, clonogenic assays, Western blot analysis, and anchorage-independent growth assay. Additionally, mice were used to inject A549 cells infected with miR-BART7 inhibitors to observe the tumorigenicity and metastasis of NSCLC. RESULTS TRAIL-resistant NSCLC cell lines (H460R, A549, Calu-1, and H1299) exhibited higher miR-BART7 rather than sensitive H460 and H292 cells. After transfected with miR-BART7 inhibitors, we observed an inhibition in proliferation, migration, invasion, and colony formation, but an enhancement in apoptosis as well as expressions of caspase-3 and caspase-8 in A549 and Calu-1 cells. Besides, TRAIL elevated the migration, invasion, and anchorage-independent growth of A549 cells, which was reversed by silencing DR4 and DR5 (siDRs). However, miR-BART7 inhibitors could reduce migration, invasion, and transformation potential of TRAIL treated A549 cells. Moreover, the expression of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGFβ1) could be decreased by miR-BART7 inhibitors with or without TRAIL treatment. Moreover, the tumor growth, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, and metastasis was suppressed and tumor-free survival was extended after injection of A549-miR-BART7 inhibitors. CONCLUSION Inhibition of miR-BART7 exerted inhibitory effects on cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and colony formation, consequently facilitating cell apoptosis and raising TRAIL sensitivity, providing a new therapeutic target in NSCLC.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Medical College, Linyi, Shandong, China
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- The Central Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Manilkara zapota (L.) P. Royen Leaf Water Extract Induces Apoptosis in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HepG2) Cells via ERK1/2/Akt1/JNK1 Signaling Pathways. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:7826576. [PMID: 30519270 PMCID: PMC6241369 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7826576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Manilkara zapota (L.) P. Royen, called sapodilla, or locally known as ciku, belongs to the family Sapotaceae. We found that Manilkara zapota leaf water extract has cytotoxic effect against human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell line in our earlier study. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the anticancer properties of Manilkara zapota leaf water extract in HepG2 cells. We also aimed to unravel yet undiscovered mechanisms and identified several expressed genes whose functions in cytotoxicity activity of Manilkara zapota leaf water extract in HepG2 cells have not been well-studied. The apoptosis and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) activities were analyzed using Annexin V-propidium iodide staining and dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate, respectively, by NovoCyte Flow Cytometer. Bax and Bcl-2 expression were assessed using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. The associated molecular pathways were evaluated by quantitative real-time PCR. Overall analyses revealed that Manilkara zapota leaf water extract can increase percentage of early apoptotic cells, induce the formation of ROS, upregulate c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1 (JNK1) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and reduce Akt1 and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) transcriptional activities. Our data suggest that Manilkara zapota leaf water extract can suppress the growth of HepG2 cells via modulation of ERK1/2/Akt1/JNK1 transcriptional expression.
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Ling Y, Li ZZ, Zhang JF, Zheng XW, Lei ZQ, Chen RY, Feng JH. RETRACTED: MicroRNA-494 inhibition alleviates acute lung injury through Nrf2 signaling pathway via NQO1 in sepsis-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome. Life Sci 2018; 210:1-8. [PMID: 30121199 PMCID: PMC9673760 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2018.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief. Concern was raised about the reliability of the Western blot results in Figures 5G,H+I, which appear to have a similar phenotype as many other publications, as detailed here: https://pubpeer.com/publications/7C9483B2551952AD53CCFCE206C4EB; and here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r0MyIYpagBc58BRF9c3luWNlCX8VUvUuPyYYXzxWvgY/edit#gid=262337249. The journal requested that the corresponding author comment on these concerns and provide the raw data. The authors did not respond to this request and therefore the Editor-in-Chief decided to retract the article.
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- Yun Ling
- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, PR China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, PR China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, PR China.
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, PR China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, PR China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, PR China
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- Department of Emergency, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, PR China
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Russo V, Paciocco A, Affinito A, Roscigno G, Fiore D, Palma F, Galasso M, Volinia S, Fiorelli A, Esposito CL, Nuzzo S, Inghirami G, de Franciscis V, Condorelli G. Aptamer-miR-34c Conjugate Affects Cell Proliferation of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2018; 13:334-346. [PMID: 30340138 PMCID: PMC6197774 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2018.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators of different human processes that represent a new promising class of cancer therapeutics or therapeutic targets. Indeed, in several tumor types, including non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), the deregulated expression of specific miRNAs has been implicated in cell malignancy. As expression levels of the oncosuppressor miR-34c-3p are decreased in NSCLC compared to normal lung, we show that reintroduction of miR-34c-3p reduces NSCLC cell survival in vitro. Further, in order to deliver the miR-34c-based therapeutic selectively to tumor cells, we took advantage of a reported nucleic acid aptamer (GL21.T) that binds and inhibits the AXL transmembrane receptor and is rapidly internalized in the target cells. By applying methods successfully used in our laboratory, we conjugated miR-34c to the GL21.T aptamer as targeting moiety for the selective delivery to AXL-expressing NSCLC cells. We demonstrate that miR-34c-3p and the GL21.T/miR-34c chimera affect NSCLC cell proliferation and are able to overcome acquired RTK-inhibitor resistance by targeting AXL receptor. Thus, the GL21.T/miR-34c chimera exerts dual inhibition of AXL at functional and transcriptional levels and represents a novel therapeutic tool for the treatment of NSCLC.
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- Valentina Russo
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Istituto di Endocrinologia ed Oncologia Sperimentale, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Istituto di Endocrinologia ed Oncologia Sperimentale, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy; Istituto di Endocrinologia ed Oncologia Sperimentale, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Naples, Italy.
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Zhang W, Cheng P, Hu W, Yin W, Guo F, Chen A, Huang H. Downregulated microRNA-340-5p promotes proliferation and inhibits apoptosis of chondrocytes in osteoarthritis mice through inhibiting the extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling pathway by negatively targeting the FMOD gene. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:927-939. [PMID: 30144066 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.26921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that leads to the destruction of joint function. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of microRNA-340-5p (miR-340-5p) and its target gene, FMOD, on the proliferation and apoptosis of chondrocytes in mice with OA through the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling pathway. MATERIALS Twenty healthy C57BL/6J mice aged 15 months with a weight of 50 ± 2 g were selected. Ten mice were treated using a unilateral knee anterior cruciate ligament transection as well as a medial meniscectomy to establish the OA model. Besides, another 10 mice were used as the control group. METHODS A reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis methods were used to examine the expressions of related genes in cells of each group. A 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay and flow cytometry were also conducted to evaluate the cell function after transfection had been completed. RESULTS The expressions of fibromodulin (FMOD), type II collagen (Col II), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), sex-determining region of Y chromosome (SRY)-related high-mobility group-box gene 9 (Sox9), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were decreased, whereas the expressions of miR-340-5p, runt-related transcription factor-2 (Runx2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), and ERK1/2 were elevated in the OA mice. Downregulation of miR-340-5p and upregulation of FMOD decreased the expressions of Runx2, Bax, and ERK1/2, and cell apoptosis of chondrocytes, and increased the expressions of FMOD, Col II, Bcl-2, Sox9, and PCNA, and cell proliferation. CONCLUSION This study suggests that downregulation of miR-340-5p plays a role in promoting cell proliferation and suppressing cell apoptosis of chondrocytes in OA mice through inhibition of the ERK signaling pathway via the FMOD gene.
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- Weikai Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Yang Y, Tao X, Li CB, Wang CM. MicroRNA-494 acts as a tumor suppressor in pancreatic cancer, inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition, migration and invasion by binding to SDC1. Int J Oncol 2018; 53:1204-1214. [PMID: 29956739 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2018.4445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the fourth most common cause of cancer‑related mortality in the industrialized world. Emerging evidence indicates that a variety of microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) are involved in the development of PC. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the mechanisms through which miR‑494 affects the epithelial‑mesenchymal transition (EMT) and invasion of PC cells by binding to syndecan 1 (SDC1). PC tissues and pancreatitis tissues were collected, and the regulatory effects of miR‑494 on SDC1 were validated using bioinformatics analysis and a dual‑luciferase report gene assay. The cell line with the highest SDC1 expression was selected for use in the following experiments. The role of miR‑494 in EMT was assessed by measuring the expression of SDC1, E‑cadherin and vimentin. Cell proliferation was assessed using a cell counting kit (CCK)‑8 assay, migration was measured using a scratch test, invasion was assessed with a Transwell assay and apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry. Finally, a xenograft tumor model was constructed in nude mice to observe tumor growth in vivo. We found that SDC1 protein expression was significantly higher in the PC tissues. SDC1 was verified as a target gene of miR‑494. The SW1990 cell line was selected for use in further experiments as it had the lowest miR‑494 expression and the highest SDC1 expression. Our results also demonstrated that miR‑494 overexpression and SDC1 silencing significantly decreased the mRNA and protein expression of SDC1 and vimentin in SW1990 cells, while it increased E‑cadherin expression and apoptosis, and inhibited cell growth, migration, invasion and tumor growth. On the whole, the findings of this study demonstrated that miR‑494 is able to downregulate SDC1 expression, thereby inhibiting the progression of PC. These findings reveal a novel mechanism through which miR‑494 affects the development of PC and may thus provide a basis for the application of miR‑494 in pancreatic oncology.
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- Ying Yang
- Department of General Surgery, Τhe First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning 116011, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Τhe First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning 116011, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Τhe First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning 116011, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Τhe First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning 116011, P.R. China
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Kang L, Yang C, Song Y, Zhao K, Liu W, Hua W, Wang K, Tu J, Li S, Yin H, Zhang Y. MicroRNA-494 promotes apoptosis and extracellular matrix degradation in degenerative human nucleus pulposus cells. Oncotarget 2018; 8:27868-27881. [PMID: 28427186 PMCID: PMC5438614 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.15838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study investigated the expression and function of the microRNA-494 in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). RESULTS MicroRNA-494 expression was upregulated during IDD progression; its overexpression increased the expression of ECM catabolic factors such as matrix metalloproteinase and A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motif in NP cells while decreasing that of anabolic genes such as type II collagen and aggrecan; it also induced the apoptosis of NP cells, as determined by flow cytometry. These effects were reversed by microRNA-494 inhibitor treatment. SOX9 was identified as a target of negative regulation by microRNA-494. Promoter hypomethylation and NF-κB activation were associated with microRNA-494 upregulation in IDD. MATERIALS AND METHODS MicroRNA-494 expression in degenerative nucleus pulposus (NP) tissue was assessed by quantitative real-time PCR. The effect of microRNA-494 on extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism and NP cell apoptosis was evaluated by transfection of microRNA-494 mimic or inhibitor. The regulation of SRY-related high mobility group box (SOX)9 expression by microRNA-494 was assessed with the luciferase reporter assay, and the methylation status of the microRNA-494 promoter was evaluated by methylation-specific PCR and bisulfite sequencing PCR. The role of activated nuclear factor (NF)-κB in the regulation of microRNA-494 expression was evaluated using specific inhibitors. CONCLUSIONS MicroRNA-494 promotes ECM degradation and apoptosis of degenerative human NP cells by directly targeting SOX9.
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- Liang Kang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Hospital of Wuhan, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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Sonea L, Buse M, Gulei D, Onaciu A, Simon I, Braicu C, Berindan-Neagoe I. Decoding the Emerging Patterns Exhibited in Non-coding RNAs Characteristic of Lung Cancer with Regard to their Clinical Significance. Curr Genomics 2018; 19:258-278. [PMID: 29755289 PMCID: PMC5930448 DOI: 10.2174/1389202918666171005100124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Lung cancer continues to be the leading topic concerning global mortality rate caused by can-cer; it needs to be further investigated to reduce these dramatic unfavorable statistic data. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been shown to be important cellular regulatory factors and the alteration of their expression levels has become correlated to extensive number of pathologies. Specifically, their expres-sion profiles are correlated with development and progression of lung cancer, generating great interest for further investigation. This review focuses on the complex role of non-coding RNAs, namely miR-NAs, piwi-interacting RNAs, small nucleolar RNAs, long non-coding RNAs and circular RNAs in the process of developing novel biomarkers for diagnostic and prognostic factors that can then be utilized for personalized therapies toward this devastating disease. To support the concept of personalized medi-cine, we will focus on the roles of miRNAs in lung cancer tumorigenesis, their use as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers and their application for patient therapy.
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- Laura Sonea
- MEDFUTURE - Research Center for Advanced Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MEDFUTURE - Research Center for Advanced Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MEDFUTURE - Research Center for Advanced Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Surgery Department IV, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Surgery Department, Romanian Railway (CF) University Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MEDFUTURE - Research Center for Advanced Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Functional Genomics and Experimental Pathology, "Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta" The Oncology Institute, Republicii Street, No. 34-36, 401015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Ma Y, Li G, Hu J, Liu X, Shi B. MicroRNA-494 regulates Gli3 expression and inhibits pancreatic cancer cells growth and migration. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:5324-5331. [PMID: 29315756 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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MicroRNA (miR)-494 has been identified as a predictor and inhibitor in pancreatic cancer. This study aimed to explore the role of miR-494 in pancreatic cancer cells, and the regulation of glioma-associated oncogene 3 (Gli3) by miR-494. The mRNA level of Gli3 in 99 pairs of pancreatic cancer and correspondingly adjacent tissues was monitored by qRT-PCR. Correlation of Gli3 expression with miR-494 level was assessed by Pearson χ2 test. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to detect whether Gli3 was a target of miR-494. Following miR-494 mimics and miR-494 inhibitor transfection, the changes in cell viability and migration were detected by using CCK-8 and Transwell chamber. Furthermore, Gli3 siRNA was co-transfected with miR-494 inhibitor, and then cell viability and migration were redetected. Result showed that, the mRNA level of Gli3 in tumor tissues was higher than in the adjacent tissues (P < 0.01). There were 45 in 99 patients with pancreatic cancer expressed Gli3, and significant correlations were observed between the Gli3 level and vascular invasion (P = 0.04), distant metastasis (P = 0.001), and histologic grade (P = 0.03). Gli3 was a direct target of miR-494 (P < 0.01) and it was negatively related by miR-494 (P < 0.01). Overexpression of miR-494 suppressed PANC-1 cells viability (P < 0.05, P < 0.01, or P < 0.001) and migration (P < 0.01). Additionally, Gli3 silence suppresses miR-494 suppression-induced cell viability and migration (P < 0.01). In conclusion, these data demonstrate miR-494 exhibits tumor-suppressive effects on pancreatic cancer, possibly via targeting Gli3.
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- Yongbiao Ma
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shouguang People's Hospital, Shouguang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shouguang People's Hospital, Shouguang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of General Surgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Li C, Shi J, Zhao Y. MiR-320 promotes B cell proliferation and the production of aberrant glycosylated IgA1 in IgA nephropathy. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:4607-4614. [PMID: 29266359 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is one of the most common primary glomerulonephritis. However, the etiology of this disease is complex and the pathogenesis of IgAN is still unknown. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles in a lot of pathological and physiological processes. In this study, we showed that the expression of miR-320 was significantly upregulated in renal tissues and urinary of IgAN patients. Moreover, the intra-renal expression level of miR-320 had significant correlation with miR-320 expression in the urinary of IgAN patients. Overexpression of miR-320 increased B cell proliferation and promoted cyclin D1 expression. Furthermore, we identified that PTEN was direct target gene of miR-320 in the B cell. Ectopic expression of miR-320 suppressed PTEN expression. Overexpression of miR-320 decreased Cosmc expression in the B cell. In addition, we demonstrated that Cosmc expression was significantly downregulated in the renal tissues and urinary of IgAN patients. The intra-renal expression level of Cosmc had significant correlation with Cosmc expression of urinary in IgAN patients. We proved that the expression level of Cosmc was negatively correlated with the expression of miR-320 in the renal tissues of IgAN patients. Overexpression of miR-320 promoted the B cell proliferation through suppressing PTEN expression. Taken together, these data suggested that miR-320 acted an important role in the development of IgAN.
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- Chunmei Li
- The Second Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Daqing Fifth Hospital, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Harbin, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Zhang X, Wang L, Liu Y, Huang W, Cheng D. MiR-760 enhances TRAIL sensitivity in non-small cell lung cancer via targeting the protein FOXA1. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 99:523-529. [PMID: 29665655 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.01.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2017] [Revised: 12/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the leading cause of death worldwide. TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is a promising anti-tumor agent with the ability to kill tumor cells while spare normal ones. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs that play vital roles in carcinogenesis. Although miR-760 has been reported to be dysregulated in a variety of cancers, the role of miR-760 in NSCLC is not fully understood, and the relationship between miR-760 dysregulation and TRAIL sensitivity is still elusive. In the current study, we found that miR-760 is significantly downregulated in NSCLC tissues and cell lines. We also found that ectopic expression of miR-760, by targeting the FOXA1, enhanced TRAIL sensitivity in NSCLC cells. Correspondingly, silencing of FOXA1 also sensitized NSCLC cell to TRAIL-induced apoptosis and proliferation inhibition. In summary, these findings suggest that miR-760 should be considered as a tumor suppressor since it negatively regulates the oncogene protein FOXA1 and regulated TRAIL sensitivity in NSCLC cells.
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- Xiang Zhang
- Department of Thoracic, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Thoracic, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Thoracic, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Thoracic, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Department of Thoracic, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China.
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MiR-21 as prognostic biomarker in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients undergoing an organ preservation protocol. Oncotarget 2018; 8:9911-9921. [PMID: 28039483 PMCID: PMC5354780 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.14253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Despite progress in the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in recent decades, including new surgical techniques, radiotherapy advances and chemotherapy schedules, the prognosis for the affected patients has not improved at the same pace, and still, most HNSCC patients are diagnosed in advanced stages. To increase their survival, the development of better screening methods for early detection is required and appropriate tailored therapeutic interventions are desired. The aim of the present study was to evaluate miRNAs as prognostic biomarkers in patients undergoing organ preservation protocol for locally advanced HNSCC. For this purpose, we assessed the global miRNA expression profile of 15 HNSCC patients (‘screening set’) to identify miRNAs differentially expressed in responders and non-responders to therapy. Four miRNAs differentially expressed in HNSCC samples from the ‘screening set’ were validated in a different cohort of patients (47 samples - ‘validation set’). The results from the ‘validation set’ showed that the higher expression of one of these miRNAs, miR-21, was negatively associated with the treatment response to the organ preservation protocol (p=0.029). A multivariate analysis showed that, in a model adjusted for age, tumor site, p16 immunoexpression and tumor resectability, high expression of miR-21 remained an independent predictor of poor response to the organ preservation protocol (OR=5.69; 95%CI 1.27-25.58; p=0.023), together with clinical stage IV (OR=5.05; 95%CI 1.22-20.88; p=0.025). Furthermore, considering the entire cohort, patients with high expression of miR-21 had worse survival. A multivariate Cox regression analysis also showed miR-21 (HR=2.05; 95%CI 1.05-4.02; p=0.036) and clinical stage IV (HR=3.17; 95%CI 1.49-6.77; p=0.003) as independent prognostic factors (model adjusted for age, tumor site, tumor resectability, and sets ‘screening’ or ‘validation’). In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that the evaluation of miR-21 expression could be an important tool for treatment planning and a prognosis predictior for HNSCC patients undergoing organ preservation protocols.
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Dong L, Pu Y, Zhang L, Qi Q, Xu L, Li W, Wei C, Wang X, Zhou S, Zhu J, Wang X, Liu F, Chen X, Su C. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles promote lung adenocarcinoma growth by transferring miR-410. Cell Death Dis 2018; 9:218. [PMID: 29440630 PMCID: PMC5833395 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-018-0323-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2017] [Revised: 12/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Although accumulating evidence has linked mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with tumor growth, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Here, we demonstrated for the first time that human umbilical cord MSCs (hUCMSCs) dramatically increased the growth of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) cancer cells in a xenograft tumor model. Then, we observed that hUCMSC-derived extracellular vesicles (hUCMSC-EVs) contribute to the hUCMSC-promoted LUAD cell growth through a direct effect on LUAD cells. Furthermore, we showed that hUCMSC-EV-mediated LUAD growth is associated with increased proliferation and decreased apoptosis in LUAD cells, concomitant with reduced PTEN expression mediated by the hUCMSC-EV-transmitted miR-410. Our findings provide novel insights into the intercellular communications between cancer cells and MSCs through MSC-EV-miRNA and suggest that modification of hUCMSC-EVs might be an attractive therapeutic option for the clinical application of hUCMSC-EVs that would reduce unwanted side effects.
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- Liyang Dong
- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Jiangsu, 212002, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China.
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- Department of Pathogen Biology & Immunology, State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pathogen Biology, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 211166, Nanjing, P. R. China.
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Kupcinskas J. Small Molecules in Rare Tumors: Emerging Role of MicroRNAs in GIST. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E397. [PMID: 29385688 PMCID: PMC5855619 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19020397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of gastrointestinal tract. GISTs have very different clinical phenotypes and underlying molecular characteristics that are not yet completely understood. microRNAs (miRNAs) have been shown to participate in carcinogenesis pathways through post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in different tumors. Over the last years emerging evidence has highlighted the role of miRNAs in GISTs. This review provides an overview of original research papers that analyze miRNA deregulation patterns, functional role, diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic implications in GIST as well as provides directions for further research in the field.
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- Juozas Kupcinskas
- Institute for Digestive Research, Academy of Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu str. 2, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Department of Gastroenterology, Academy of Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu str. 2, LT-50009 Kaunas, Lithuania.
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Gene and MicroRNA Perturbations of Cellular Response to Pemetrexed Implicate Biological Networks and Enable Imputation of Response in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Sci Rep 2018; 8:733. [PMID: 29335598 PMCID: PMC5768793 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-19004-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Pemetrexed is indicated for non-small cell lung carcinoma and mesothelioma, but often has limited efficacy due to drug resistance. To probe the molecular mechanisms underlying chemotherapeutic response, we performed mRNA and microRNA (miRNA) expression profiling of pemetrexed treated and untreated lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCLs) and applied a hierarchical Bayesian method. We identified genetic variation associated with gene expression in human lung tissue for the most significant differentially expressed genes (Benjamini-Hochberg [BH] adjusted p < 0.05) using the Genotype-Tissue Expression data and found evidence for their clinical relevance using integrated molecular profiling and lung adenocarcinoma survival data from The Cancer Genome Atlas project. We identified 39 miRNAs with significant differential expression (BH adjusted p < 0.05) in LCLs. We developed a gene expression based imputation model of drug sensitivity, quantified its prediction performance, and found a significant correlation of the imputed phenotype generated from expression data with survival time in lung adenocarcinoma patients. Differentially expressed genes (MTHFD2 and SUFU) that are putative targets of differentially expressed miRNAs also showed differential perturbation in A549 fusion lung tumor cells with further replication in A549 cells. Our study suggests pemetrexed may be used in combination with agents that target miRNAs to increase its cytotoxicity.
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Pollutri D, Patrizi C, Marinelli S, Giovannini C, Trombetta E, Giannone FA, Baldassarre M, Quarta S, Vandewynckel YP, Vandierendonck A, Van Vlierberghe H, Porretti L, Negrini M, Bolondi L, Gramantieri L, Fornari F. The epigenetically regulated miR-494 associates with stem-cell phenotype and induces sorafenib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma. Cell Death Dis 2018; 9:4. [PMID: 29305580 PMCID: PMC5849044 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-017-0076-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents the second cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide and is associated with poor prognosis, especially in patients not amenable for curative treatments. The multi-kinase inhibitor sorafenib represents the first-line treatment option for advanced HCC; nevertheless, its effectiveness is limited due to tumor heterogeneity as well as innate or acquired drug resistance, raising the need for new therapeutic strategies. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) involvement in treatment response as well as their safety and efficacy in preclinical models and clinical trials have been widely documented in the oncologic field, including HCC. Here, we identified miR-494 upregulation in a subgroup of human and rat HCCs with stem cell-like characteristics, as well as multiple epigenetic mechanisms involved in its aberrant expression in HCC cell lines and patients. Moreover, we identified p27, puma and pten among miR-494 targets, contributing to speed up cell cycle progression, enhance survival potential in stressful conditions and increase invasive and clonogenic capabilities. MiR-494 overexpression increased sorafenib resistance via mTOR pathway activation in HCC cell lines and, in line, high miR-494 levels associated with decreased sorafenib response in two HCC animal models. A sorafenib-combined anti-miR-494-based strategy revealed an enhanced anti-tumor potential with respect to sorafenib-only treatment in our HCC rat model. In conclusion, our findings suggested miR-494 as a possible therapeutic target as well as a candidate biomarker for patient stratification in advanced HCC.
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- Daniela Pollutri
- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Center for Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, 41125, Modena, Italy
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- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Bologna University, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Flow Cytometry Service, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Bologna University, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Bologna University, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Padua University, 35128, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Flow Cytometry Service, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44100, Ferrara, Italy
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- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Bologna University, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
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- Center for Applied Biomedical Research, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Bologna University, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
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Zhang Y, Guo L, Li Y, Feng GH, Teng F, Li W, Zhou Q. MicroRNA-494 promotes cancer progression and targets adenomatous polyposis coli in colorectal cancer. Mol Cancer 2018; 17:1. [PMID: 29304823 PMCID: PMC5755155 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-017-0753-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 250] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Aberrant activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is frequently observed in colorectal cancer (CRC). β-catenin is the major Wnt signaling pathway effector and inactivation of adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) results in nuclear accumulation of β-catenin. It has been suggested that inactivation of APC plays an important role in activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and in the progression of colorectal tumorigenesis. However, the mechanism through which APC mediates colorectal tumorigenesis is not understood. Increasing evidence suggests that the dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) is involved in colorectal tumorigenesis. Although miR-494 has been reported as being an upregulated miRNA, the interplay between miR-494 and APC-mediated colorectal tumorigenesis progression remains unclear. Methods The expression of miR-494 in tissues from patients diagnosed with CRC was analyzed using a microarray and real-time PCR. The effects of miR-494 on cell proliferation and tumorigenesis in CRC cells were analyzed by flow cytometry, colony formation assays, BrdU incorporation assays, and CCK8 assays. The correlation between miR-494 expression and APC expression, as well as the mechanisms by which miR-494 regulates APC in CRC were also addressed. Results miR-494 was significantly upregulated in CRC tissues, and this increase was negatively associated with APC expression. APC was confirmed to be a direct target of miR-494 in CRC. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-494 induced Wnt/β-catenin signaling by targeting APC, thus promoting CRC cell growth. Conclusions This study provides novel insights into the role of miR-494 in controlling CRC cell proliferation and tumorigenesis, and identifies miR-494 as a potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target.
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- Ying Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China. .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Xiang Z, Sun M, Yuan Z, Zhang C, Jiang J, Huang S, Xiong B. Prognostic and clinicopathological significance of microRNA-494 overexpression in cancers: a meta-analysis. Oncotarget 2017; 9:1279-1290. [PMID: 29416694 PMCID: PMC5787438 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.22633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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MicroRNA-494 was revealed as an attractive prognostic biomarker in recent studies. Nevertheless, the prognostic value of microRNA-494 in cancers remains controversial. Current meta-analysis aims to elucidate the precise predictive value of microRNA-494 in various cancers. Eligible studies were identified through multiple search strategies, the hazard ratios (HRs) and their confidence interval (CI) for patient prognostic outcomes were extracted and estimated. The pooled results of fifteen studies indicated that elevated expression of microRNA-494 implies a good overall survival of cancer patients (HR = 0.58, 95% CI: 0.36-0.91); While no significant association was found between the high expression of microRNA-494 and clinicopathological characteristic. Additionally, subgroup analysis revealed that overexpression of microRNA-494 predicted a worse overall survival in non-small cell lung cancer (HR = 2.35, 95% CI: 1.05-5.24) and colorectal cancer (HR = 2.59, 95% CI: 1.62-4.14). As per the subgroup analysis, the cancer type, the anatomy system classification and the ethnic background had influence on the overall survival result. Our findings indicate that elevated expression of microRNA-494 might predict a good overall survival in most cancers, while in non-small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer, overexpression of microRNA-494 might predict a worse overall survival.
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- Zhenxian Xiang
- Department of Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors and Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan 442000, P. R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors and Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors and Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors and Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors and Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors and Hubei Cancer Clinical Study Center, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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Zhou Q, Huang SX, Zhang F, Li SJ, Liu C, Xi YY, Wang L, Wang X, He QQ, Sun CC, Li DJ. MicroRNAs: A novel potential biomarker for diagnosis and therapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Cell Prolif 2017; 50. [PMID: 28990243 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is still one of the most serious causes of cancer-related deaths all over the world. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are defined as small non-coding RNAs which could play a pivotal role in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Increasing evidence demonstrated dysregulation of miRNA expression associates with the development and progression of NSCLC. AIMS To emphasize a variety of tissue-specific miRNAs, circulating miRNAs and miRNA-derived exosomes could be used as potential diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers in NSCLC patients. MATERIALS & METHODS In the current review, we paid attention to the significant discoveries of preclinical and clinical studies, which performed on tissue-specific miRNA, circulating miRNA and exosomal miRNA. The related studies were obtained through a systematic search of Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase. RESULTS A variety of tissue-specific miRNAs and circulating miRNAs with high sensitivity and specificity which could be used as potential diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers in NSCLC patients. In addition, we emphasize that the miRNA-derived exosomes become novel diagnostic biomarkers potentially in these patients with NSCLC. CONCLUSION MiRNAs have emerged as non-coding RNAs, which have potential to be candidates for the diagnosis and therapy of NSCLC.
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- Qun Zhou
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, School of Basic Medical Science, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Wuhan Hospital for the Prevention and Treatment of Occupational Diseases, Wuhan, 430022, Hubei, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Public Health, School of Basic Medical Science, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China
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Romano G, Veneziano D, Acunzo M, Croce CM. Small non-coding RNA and cancer. Carcinogenesis 2017; 38:485-491. [PMID: 28449079 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgx026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 289] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The ENCODE project has reported that at least 80% of the human genome is biologically active, yet only a small part of human DNA encodes for protein. The massive amount of RNA transcribed but not translated into protein can be classified as housekeeping RNA (such as rRNA, tRNA) and regulatory RNA (such as miRNA, piRNA, lncRNA). Small non-coding RNAs, in particular, have been the focus of many studies in the last 20 years and their fundamental role in many human diseases is currently well established. Inter alia, their role in cancer development and progression, as well as in drug resistance, is being increasingly investigated. In this review, focusing our attention on recent research results, we provide an overview of the four large classes of small non-coding RNAs, namely, miRNAs, piRNAs, snoRNA and the new class of tRNA-derived fragments, highlighting their fundamental role in cancer and their potential as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers.
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- Giulia Romano
- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Wang SS, Feng L, Hu BG, Lu YF, Wang WM, Guo W, Suen CW, Jiao BH, Pang JX, Fu WM, Zhang JF. miR-133a Promotes TRAIL Resistance in Glioblastoma via Suppressing Death Receptor 5 and Activating NF-κB Signaling. MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS 2017; 8:482-492. [PMID: 28918048 PMCID: PMC5560119 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2017.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Recombinant tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), as a novel cancer therapeutic, is being tested in phase II and III clinical trials; however, TRAIL resistance remains a big obstacle preventing its clinical application. Considering that TRAIL-induced apoptosis through death receptors DR4 and DR5, their activation may be an alternative pathway to suppress TRAIL resistance. In this study, a negative correlation between DR5 expression and TRAIL resistance was observed, and miR-133a was predicted to be the most promising candidate to suppress DR5 expression. Further investigation demonstrated that miR-133a knockdown dramatically suppressed TRAIL resistance in glioblastoma in vitro and in vivo. An NF-κB family member, phosphorylated IκBα (P-IκBα), was shown to be stimulated by miR-133a, leading to the activation of this signaling. Finally, miR-133a was found to be inversely correlated with DR5 expression in human clinical specimens. In conclusion, our data demonstrate that miR-133a promotes TRAIL resistance in glioblastoma by suppressing DR5 expression and activating NF-κB signaling.
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- Shan-Shan Wang
- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, P.R. China; Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510515, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- Shenzhen Ritzcon Biological Technology Co., Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, P.R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, P.R. China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, P.R. China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, P.R. China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510000, P.R. China.
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Markopoulos GS, Roupakia E, Tokamani M, Chavdoula E, Hatziapostolou M, Polytarchou C, Marcu KB, Papavassiliou AG, Sandaltzopoulos R, Kolettas E. A step-by-step microRNA guide to cancer development and metastasis. Cell Oncol (Dordr) 2017; 40:303-339. [DOI: 10.1007/s13402-017-0341-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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MicroRNA‑494 inhibits nerve growth factor‑induced cell proliferation by targeting cyclin D1 in human corneal epithelial cells. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:4133-4142. [PMID: 28765880 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Nerve growth factor (NGF) is expressed in the human corneal epithelium and stroma. It is an efficient therapy for human corneal ulcers caused by neurotropic disease. However, little is known about the molecular mechanism of NGF in healing human corneal epithelial diseases. Numerous microRNAs (miRNAs) are expressed in the cornea and miRNAs have important roles in regulating corneal development. In the present study, novel miRNA regulators were demonstrated to be involved in NGF‑induced human corneal epithelial cell (hCEC) proliferation. NGF treatment significantly downregulated the expression of miRNA‑494 in hCECs in vitro. Furthermore, miRNA‑494 increased G1 arrest in the immortalized human corneal epithelial cell (ihCEC) line and suppressed cell proliferation. Accordingly, bioinformatics programs and luciferase reporter assay demonstrated that miRNA‑494 directly targeted cyclin D1 by binding to a sequence in the 3'‑untranslated region. In addition, overexpression of miRNA‑494 decreased both basal and NGF‑induced cyclin D1 expression. NGF treatment partially suppressed miRNA‑494 expression and restored cyclin D1 expression. Furthermore, co‑transfection of miRNA‑494 with the cyclin D1 ORF clone partially restored cyclin D1 mRNA and protein expression. These findings indicate that miRNA‑494 and its target cyclin D1 may be a crucial axis for NGF in regulating the proliferation of hCEC. Specific modulation of miRNA‑494 in hCEC could represent an attractive approach for treating cornea epithelial diseases.
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Verma JK, Rastogi R, Mukhopadhyay A. Leishmania donovani resides in modified early endosomes by upregulating Rab5a expression via the downregulation of miR-494. PLoS Pathog 2017. [PMID: 28650977 PMCID: PMC5501680 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1006459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Several intracellular pathogens arrest the phagosome maturation in the host cells to avoid transport to lysosomes. In contrast, the Leishmania containing parasitophorous vacuole (PV) is shown to recruit lysosomal markers and thus Leishmania is postulated to be residing in the phagolysosomes in macrophages. Here, we report that Leishmania donovani specifically upregulates the expression of Rab5a by degrading c-Jun via their metalloprotease gp63 to downregulate the expression of miR-494 in THP-1 differentiated human macrophages. Our results also show that miR-494 negatively regulates the expression of Rab5a in cells. Subsequently, L. donovani recruits and retains Rab5a and EEA1 on PV to reside in early endosomes and inhibits transport to lysosomes in human macrophages. Similarly, we have also observed that Leishmania PV also recruits Rab5a by upregulating its expression in human PBMC differentiated macrophages. However, the parasite modulates the endosome by recruiting Lamp1 and inactive pro-CathepsinD on PV via the overexpression of Rab5a in infected cells. Furthermore, siRNA knockdown of Rab5a or overexpression of miR-494 in human macrophages significantly inhibits the survival of the parasites. These results provide the first mechanistic insights of parasite-mediated remodeling of endo-lysosomal trafficking to reside in a specialized early endocytic compartment.
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