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Caponio VCA, Zhurakivska K, Mascitti M, Togni L, Spirito F, Cirillo N, Lo Muzio L, Troiano G. High-risk TP53 mutations predict poor primary treatment response of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Dis 2024; 30:2018-2026. [PMID: 37501500 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge worldwide and is associated with a poor survival rate. Due to the variability in the efficacy of treatments for HNSCC, new predictive biomarkers of therapy outcomes are needed. Recently, we developed an algorithm that employs the mutational profile of TP53 as an independent prognostic factor in HNSCC. In this study, we investigated its role as a predictive biomarker of treatment outcomes in HNSCC patients. We also tested the usefulness of two classification systems for TP53 mutational landscapes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical and genomic data were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. We built a multivariate stepwise backward binary regression model to assess the role of TP53 mutations in predicting therapeutic outcomes. RESULTS Cases harbouring high-risk-of-death mutations reported an odds ratio of 3.301 for stable or progressive disease compared to wild-type cases, while no significant difference in treatment outcomes was found between cases with low-risk-of-death mutations and wild-type TP53. Our analysis found that older patients with a history of alcohol consumption had a higher risk of stable/progressive disease. CONCLUSIONS This study improves current evidence on the role of TP53 mutations in treatment response in HNSCC patients.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Specialist and Dental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Specialist and Dental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
- C.I.N.B.O. (Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Bio-Oncologia), Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Sun D, Song N, Li M, Chen X, Zhang X, Yu Y, Ying J, Xu M, Zheng W, Han C, Ji H, Jiang Y. Comprehensive analysis of circRNAs for N7-methylguanosine methylation modification in human oral squamous cell carcinoma. FASEB Bioadv 2023; 5:305-320. [PMID: 37554544 PMCID: PMC10405248 DOI: 10.1096/fba.2023-00036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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N7-methylguanosine (m7G) modification is closely related to the occurrence of tumors. However, the m7G modification of circRNAs in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains to be investigated. Methylated RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (MeRIP-seq) was used to measure the methylation levels of m7G and identify m7G sites in circRNAs in human OSCC and normal tissues. The host genes of differentially methylated and differentially expressed circRNAs were analyzed by Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses, and circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks were predicted using the miRanda and miRDB databases. The analysis identified 2348 m7G peaks in 624 circRNAs in OSCC tissues. In addition, the source of m7G-methylated circRNAs in OSCC was mainly the sense overlap region compared with normal tissues. The most conserved m7G motif in OSCC tissues was CCUGU, whereas the most conserved motif in normal tissues was RCCUG (R = G/A). Importantly, GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis showed that the host genes of differentially methylated and differentially expressed circRNAs were involved in many cellular biological functions. Furthermore, the significantly differentially expressed circRNAs were analyzed to predict the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks. This study revealed the whole profile of circRNAs of differential m7G methylation in OSCC and suggests that m7G-modified circRNAs may impact the development of OSCC.
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- Dongyuan Sun
- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
- Department of StomatologyAffiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
- Department of StomatologyAffiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- Department of StomatologyFirst Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
- Department of StomatologyAffiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of StomatologyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
- Department of StomatologyAffiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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Jayaseelan VP, Arumugam P. Exosomal microRNAs Targeting TP53 Gene as Promising Prognostic Markers for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Glob Med Genet 2022; 9:277-286. [PMID: 36530526 PMCID: PMC9750795 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Statement of Problem MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that regulate an array of functions by targeting crucial genes. A significant dysregulation in the TP53 profile has been observed in the head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. Hence, the present in silico study was designed to identify those microRNAs which target TP53 gene and demonstrate their differential expression in HNSCC cases. Materials and Methods The study was extended further to explore their exosomal location using database such as EVmiRNA and ExoCarta. The study follows an observational in silico design. Computational tool miRDB was used identify the microRNA targets of TP53 gene. The UALCAN server was used to ascertain the expression of microRNA in HNSCC cases derived from the Cancer Gene Atlas dataset. The survival of HNSCC patients based on the differential expression microRNA markers were recorded. Further, each of the microRNA was queried for their exosomal presence using EVmiRNA. Results About 102 microRNA targets of TP53 gene with a target score in the range of 95-50 were identified. The differential expression data for 52 microRNAs was retrieved from the UALCAN database. The microRNAs hsa-miR-421, hsa-miR-548f-5p, and hsa-let-7c-5p were found to be differentially expressed with marked influence over the survival of HNSCC patients. Furthermore, hsa-miR-421 and hsa-let-7c-5p were found to have an exosomal origin especially in body fluids such as blood and saliva. Conclusion The results accumulated from the present study identified three microRNAs which can affect the functions of TP53 gene and bring about serious outcomes in HNSCC patients. The microRNAs of exosomal origin targeting TP53 gene in HNSCC patients can be a promising prognostic marker, which can be further used as a therapeutic lead by designing inhibitors.
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- Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan
- Clinical Genetics Lab, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Research, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,Address for correspondence Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan Clinical Genetics Lab, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Research, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Saveetha Dental College and HospitalPoonamallee High Road, Chennai 600 077, Tamil NaduIndia
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- Molecular Biology Lab, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Research, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Identification of Key Genes Related to the Obesity Patients with Osteoarthritis Based on Weighted Gene Coexpression Network Analysis (WGCNA). COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:8953807. [PMID: 35860189 PMCID: PMC9293492 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8953807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background. Increasing evidence has suggested that obesity affects the occurrence and progression of osteoarthritis (OA). However, the underlying molecular mechanism that obesity affects the course of OA is not fully understood and remains to be studied. Methods. The gene expression profiles of the GSE117999 and GSE98460 datasets were derived from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Firstly, we explored the correlation between obesity and OA using chi-square test. Next, weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) was executed to identify obesity patients with OA- (obesity OA-) related genes in the GSE117999 dataset by “WGCNA” package. Moreover, differential expression analysis was performed to select the hub genes by “limma” package. Furthermore, ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA) and functional enrichment analysis (“clusterProfiler” package) were conducted to investigate the functions of genes. Finally, the regulatory networks of hub genes and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were created by the Cytoscape 3.5.1 software and STRING. Results. A total of 15 differentially expressed obesity OA-related genes, including 9 lncRNAs and 6 protein coding genes, were detected by overlapping 66 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between normal BMI samples and obesity OA samples and 451 obesity OA-related genes. Moreover, CCR10, LENG8, QRFPR, UHRF1BP1, and HLA-DRB4 were identified as hub genes. IPA results indicated that the hub genes were noticeably enriched in antimicrobial response, inflammatory response, and humoral immune response. PPI network showed that CCR10 interacted more with other proteins. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) indicated that the hub genes were related to protein translation, cancer, chromatin modification, antigen processing, and presentation. Conclusion. Our results further demonstrated the role of obesity in OA and might provide new targets for the treatment of obesity OA.
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Zhang C, Ren L, Zhang H, Yang S, Deng M, He L, Cao R, Zhao C, Xia J. SESN1, negatively regulated by miR-377-3p, suppresses invasive growth of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by interaction with SMAD3. Hum Cell 2022; 35:1100-1113. [PMID: 35622213 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-022-00719-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sestrin 1 (SESN1) is a stress-inducible protein that suppresses tumors in numerous cancers. However, the function of SESN1 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is not clear and needs to be elucidated. Here, SESN1 expression was downregulated in HNSCC tissues and cell lines, and low SESN1 expression was positively correlated with poor prognosis in patients with HNSCC. Moreover, SESN1 overexpression inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HSC-6 and CAL-33 cells. In addition, the binding relationship between miR-377-3p and SESN1 was confirmed using luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation assays. Downregulation of SESN1 expression was consistent with high levels of miR-377-3p in HNSCC tissues. Linear regression analysis of clinical HNSCC tissues revealed a negative correlation between miR-377-3p and SESN1 expression. Moreover, co-immunoprecipitation mass spectrometry analysis revealed that SESN1 interacted with SMAD3, and SMAD3 reversed the increased proliferation, migration, and invasion of HSC-6 and CAL-33 cells caused by SESN1 knockdown. In conclusion, these findings provide evidence that SESN1 functions as a tumor suppressor and reveal the miR-377-3p-SESN1-SMAD3 regulatory axis that contributes to proliferation, migration, and invasion in HNSCC development, which may represent an interventional target for HNSCC therapy.
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- Chi Zhang
- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Hostpital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510055, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Wang L, Song X, Yu M, Niu L, Zhao Y, Tang Y, Zheng B, Song X, Xie L. Serum exosomal miR-377-3p and miR-381-3p as diagnostic biomarkers in colorectal cancer. Future Oncol 2021; 18:793-805. [PMID: 34854318 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2021-1130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Aim: This study aimed to identify specific and sensitive exosomal miRNAs in diagnosing patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods: Serum exosomes were isolated from 175 CRC patients and 172 healthy donors by ultracentrifugation and identified by transmission electron microscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis and western blotting. Exosomal miRNA expression was detected by qPCR and the results analyzed by receiver operating characteristic analysis to illuminate the diagnostic accuracy. Results: Both exosomal miR-377-3p and miR-381-3p were downregulated in CRC patients as well as in early-stage patients compared with healthy donors; they could serve as circulating biomarkers of diagnosis, including early diagnosis, for CRC, possessing favorable diagnostic efficiency. Conclusion: Exosomal miR-377-3p and miR-381-3p levels were downregulated in CRC patients and may be useful as novel and specific biomarkers for the diagnosis of CRC, especially early-stage CRC.
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- Li Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Third Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, PR, China
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Dan W, Shi L, Wang L, Wu D, Huang X, Zhong Y. PP7080 expedites the proliferation and migration of lung adenocarcinoma cells via sponging miR-670-3p and regulating UHRF1BP1. J Gene Med 2021; 23:e3341. [PMID: 33844396 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND An increasing body of evidence has revealed that long non-coding RNAs play a significant part in a variety of human cancers, including lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). METHODS The expression of PP7080, miR-670-3p and UHRF1BP1 in LUAD cells and tissues was detected using a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The role of PP7080 in LUAD cells was validated by CCK-8, flow cytometry, colony formation, transwell and wound healing assays. The binding capacity between PP7080/UHRF1BP1 and miR-670-3p was confirmed by luciferase reporter assays. Moreover, the interactional mechanism among PP7080, miR-670-3p and UHRF1BP1 was determined by means of RNA immunoprecipitation and western blot assays. RESULTS The expression level of PP7080 is up-regulated in LUAD cells and tissues compared to their matched controls. Down-regulation of PP7080 restrained the proliferative and migratory abilities of LUAD cells, but induced cell apoptosis. PP7080 up-regulation led to the opposite results. Moreover, the binding ability between miR-670-3p and PP7080/UHRF1BP1 in LUAD cells was confirmed. A rescue assay revealed that PP7080 contributes to LUAD development by modulating the miR-670-3p/UHRF1BP1 signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS PP7080 expedites the proliferation and migration of LUAD cell via sponging miR-670-3p and modulating UHRF1BP1.
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- Weibin Dan
- Department of Oncology, The People's Hospital of Tongcheng, Xianning, Hubei, China
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- Cancer Center, People's Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The People's Hospital of Tongcheng, Xianning, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The People's Hospital of Tongcheng, Xianning, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The People's Hospital of Tongcheng, Xianning, Hubei, China
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- Department of Oncology, The People's Hospital of Tongcheng, Xianning, Hubei, China
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Genetic Drivers of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Aberrant Splicing Events, Mutational Burden, HPV Infection and Future Targets. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12030422. [PMID: 33804181 PMCID: PMC7998272 DOI: 10.3390/genes12030422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Head and neck cancers include cancers that originate from a variety of locations. These include the mouth, nasal cavity, throat, sinuses, and salivary glands. These cancers are the sixth most diagnosed cancers worldwide. Due to the tissues they arise from, they are collectively named head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC). The most important risk factors for head and neck cancers are infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), tobacco use and alcohol consumption. The genetic basis behind the development and progression of HNSCC includes aberrant non-coding RNA levels. However, one of the most important differences between healthy tissue and HNSCC tissue is changes in the alternative splicing of genes that play a vital role in processes that can be described as the hallmarks of cancer. These changes in the expression profile of alternately spliced mRNA give rise to various protein isoforms. These protein isoforms, alternate methylation of proteins, and changes in the transcription of non-coding RNAs (ncRNA) can be used as diagnostic or prognostic markers and as targets for the development of new therapeutic agents. This review aims to describe changes in alternative splicing and ncRNA patterns that contribute to the development and progression of HNSCC. It will also review the use of the changes in gene expression as biomarkers or as the basis for the development of new therapies.
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Zhang X, Cheng J, Liu S, Li R. Down-regulating circular RNA_0004674 delays the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma through microRNA-377-3p/THBS1 axis. Life Sci 2021:119236. [PMID: 33621591 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119236] [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: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Circular RNAs (CircRNAs) are of great significance in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cell progression. Insufficiently, the performance of Circ_0004674 has not been specified in the disease, which alighted our desire to unmask its actions in OSCC cell progression with microRNA (miR)-377-3p and thrombospondin-1 (THBS1). METHODS OSCC expression chip were collected through GEO database and analyzed. The upstream mechanism of THBS1 was predicted through databases. OSCC cancer tissues and normal tissues were resected, in which Circ_0004674, miR-377-3p and THBS1 expression were examined. The relationship of Circ_0004674, miR-377-3p and THBS1 was identified. Circ_0004674- and/or miR-377-3p-related oligonucleotides were transfected into CAL27 cells for detecting cell biological behaviors. Tumors in mice were implanted to monitor the tumor-forming ability of cells. RESULTS THBS1 showed high expression in the three OSCC chips, and it was enriched in PI3K-AKT signaling pathway. The upstream mechanism of THBS1 predicted that Circ_0004674 regulated THBS1 through miR-377-3p. Circ_0004674 and THBS1 levels were enhanced while miR-377-3p level was reduced in OSCC. Down-regulating Circ_0004674 restricted the growth of CAL27 cells in vivo and in vitro. Restoring miR-377-3p, the target gene of Circ_0004674, destroyed CAL27 cell progression and tumor growth. miR-377-3p suppression rescued the effects of down-regulated Circ_0004674 on OSCC. THBS1 was negatively mediated by miR-377-3p. CONCLUSION It is clarified that depleting Circ_0004674 mediates miR-377-3p to restrain THBS1, after which OSCC cell progression can be suppressed. It widens the way to control OSCC from a novel perspective.
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- Xue Zhang
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China.
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- Department of Magnetic resonance, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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Huang YF, Lu L, Shen HL, Lu XX. LncRNA SNHG4 promotes osteosarcoma proliferation and migration by sponging miR-377-3p. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2020; 8:e1349. [PMID: 32537941 PMCID: PMC7434752 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.1349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been identified as crucial regulatory factors in the occurrence and progression of osteosarcoma. Methods Quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction was used for detecting small nucleolar RNA host gene 4 (SNHG4) and miR‐377‐3p in osteosarcoma cells and tissues. Kaplan–Meier method was applied for evaluating the association between SNHG4 expression and the overall survival of osteosarcoma patients. CCK8, EdU, flow cytometry, and transwell assay were performed to examine the cell proliferation, apoptosis, cycle, and migration of osteosarcoma cells. Results In our study, we found that lncRNA SNHG4 was highly expressed in osteosarcoma tissues and cell lines. Additionally, the SNHG4 expression was related to distant metastasis, TNM stage, and survival of osteosarcoma patients. Through SNHG4 knockdown, the proliferation of osteosarcoma cells was considerably restrained and the cell apoptosis was induced in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, downregulated SNHG4 inhibited the cell migration and epithelial‐mesenchymal transition in HOS and MG63 cells. In mechanism, we found that SNHG4 acts as a competing endogenous RNA to sponge miR‐377‐3p, which is downregulated in osteosarcoma. Our results showed that there is a negative correlation between SNHG4 and miR‐377‐3p expression in osteosarcoma patients. Conclusion Taken together, SNHG4 promotes cell proliferation and migration by sponging miR‐377‐3p in osteosarcoma.
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- Yi-Feng Huang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing Central Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing Central Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing College of Arts and Sciences, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing Central Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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Wang B, Wang L, Mao J, Wen H, Xu L, Ren Y, Du H, Yang H. Mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with distinct p53 statuses display differential characteristics. Mol Med Rep 2020; 21:2051-2062. [PMID: 32186775 PMCID: PMC7115213 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) affect diverse aspects of tumor progression, such as angiogenesis, tumor growth and metastasis. Bone marrow MSCs (BM‑MSCs) are fibroblast‑like cells with multipotent differentiation ability, that localize to areas of tissue damage, including wounds and solid tumors. The tumor suppressor gene, p53, is functionally involved in cell cycle control, apoptosis and genomic stability, and is mutated and inactivated in most human cancers. The present study aimed to investigate the role of p53 in the biology of BM‑MSCs. In the present study, p53 wild‑type (p53+/+), knockdown (p53+/‑) and knockout (p53‑/‑) mouse BM‑MSCs (mBM‑MSCs) were observed to be similar in appearance and in the expression of cell surface biomarkers, but expressed differential p53 protein levels. The p53+/‑ and p53‑/‑ mBM‑MSCs demonstrated an increased proliferation rate compared with mBM‑MSCs derived from p53+/+ mice. mBM‑MSCs from all three groups, representing distinct p53 statuses, were unable to form tumors over a 3‑month period in vivo. The adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation of mBM‑MSCs was increased in the absence of p53. The colony formation and migratory abilities of p53+/‑ and p53‑/‑ mBM‑MSCs were markedly enhanced, and the expression levels of stem cell‑associated proteins were significantly increased compared with p53+/+. The expression levels of microRNA (miR)‑3152 and miR‑337 were significantly increased in p53+/‑ and p53‑/‑ mBM‑MSCs, whereas the expression levels of miR‑221, miR‑155, miR‑1288 and miR‑4669 were significantly decreased. The expression levels of tumor necrosis factor‑α and interferon‑γ‑inducible protein‑10 were significantly upregulated in the supernatant of p53+/‑ and p53‑/‑ mBM‑MSCs. Ubiquitin protein ligase E3 component n‑recognin 2, RING‑finger protein 31 and matrix metalloproteinase 19 were highly expressed in p53+/‑ and p53‑/‑ mBM‑MSCs. The results of the present study indicated that p53 may serve an important role in the biology of mBM‑MSCs, and may provide novel insights into the role of cells with different p53 statuses in cancer progression.
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- Bo Wang
- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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Guo Y, Huang S, Ma Y, Zhang J, Wen Y, Zhou L, Yuan G, Cheng J. MiR-377 mediates the expression of Syk to attenuate atherosclerosis lesion development in ApoE−/− mice. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 118:109332. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Kumarasamy C, Madhav MR, Sabarimurugan S, Krishnan S, Baxi S, Gupta A, Gothandam KM, Jayaraj R. Prognostic Value of miRNAs in Head and Neck Cancers: A Comprehensive Systematic and Meta-Analysis. Cells 2019; 8:cells8080772. [PMID: 31349668 PMCID: PMC6721479 DOI: 10.3390/cells8080772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) is the sixth most common type of cancer across the globe, with more than 300,000 deaths each year, globally. However, there are currently no standardised molecular markers that assist in determining HNC prognosis. The literature for this systematic review and meta-analysis were sourced from multiple bibliographic databases. This review followed PRISMA guidelines. The Hazard Ratio (HR) was selected as the effect size metric to independently assess overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and prognosis. Subgroup analysis was performed for individual highly represented miRNA. A total of 6843 patients across 50 studies were included in the systematic review and 34 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Studies across 12 countries were assessed, with China representing 36.7% of all included studies. The analysis of the survival endpoints of OS and DFS were conducted separately, with the overall pooled effect size (HR) for each being 1.825 (95% CI 1.527–2.181; p < 0.05) and 2.596 (95% CI 1.917–3.515; p < 0.05), respectively. Subgroup analysis was conducted for impact of miR-21, 200b, 155, 18a, 34c-5p, 125b, 20a and 375 on OS, and miR-21 and 34a on DFS. The pooled results were found to be statistically significant for both OS and DFS. The meta-analysis indicated that miRNA alterations can account for an 82.5% decrease in OS probability and a 159.6% decrease in DFS probability. These results indicate that miRNAs have potential clinical value as prognostic biomarkers in HNC, with miR-21, 125b, 34c-5p and 18a, in particular, showing great potential as prognostic molecular markers. Further large scale cohort studies focusing on these miRNAs are recommended to verify the clinical utility of these markers individually and/or in combination.
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- Chellan Kumarasamy
- North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Bio Science and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- John Flynn Private Hospital, Genesis Cancer Care, 42 Inland Drive, Tugun, Queensland 4224, Australia
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- Medical Oncology P-41, South Extension Part 2, New Delhi 110049, India
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- School of Bio Science and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore 632014, India
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- College of Health and Human Sciences, Yellow 1.1.05, Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina, Darwin, Northern Territory 0909, Charles Darwin University, Australia.
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Yuan J, Jiang L, Guo C. The micro RNA hsa-miR-377-3p inhibits tumor growth in malignant melanoma. RSC Adv 2019; 9:19057-19064. [PMID: 35516861 PMCID: PMC9065064 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra02816a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background/Aims: Most recently, micro RNAs (miRNAs/miRs) have been suggested to play a key role in various physiological and pathological processes by regulating the expression of specific genes. The influence of miR-377-3p on multitudinous cancer cells has been investigated; however, its function in melanoma remains undiscovered. Armadillo repeat-containing protein 8 (ARMC8), a target of miR-377-3p, plays essential roles in proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Our research aimed to detect the specific roles of miR-377-3p in melanoma. Methods: The MiRNA and mRNA expressions were evaluated by a real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction in the A375 and HEMa-LP cell lines. We predicted the possible interactions between microRNA and mRNAs by bioinformatics database and constructed them with the Cytoscape software. The proliferation and migration activities were investigated using a cell counting kit-8 (CCK8) and wound-healing assay. Validation of the correlation between miR-377-3p and ARMC8 was implemented by the luciferase reporter assay and PCR. Results: The expression of miR-377-3p was found to be lower in malignant melanoma cells. The upregulation of miR-377-3p inhibited the melanoma cell proliferation, migration, and ARMC8 expression. miR-377-3p was identified to bind to the 3′UTR region of ARMC8 directly; this indicated that miR-377-3p suppressed melanoma cell growth partly mediated via the ARMC8 expression. Conclusion: These findings show that miR-377-3p negatively regulates tumor growth in malignant melanoma, which may thus provide a potential biological target for melanoma treatment and subsequently lead to the development of potential treatments. We have demonstrated that miR-377-3p inhibits melanoma cell growth by binding to the ARMC8 mRNA in the A375 cell line.![]()
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- Jian Yuan
- TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300457
- P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Technology
- Nanyang Medical College
- Nanyang
- P. R. China
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- Department of Bone
- The First People's Hospital of Nanyang
- Nanyang
- P. R. China
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Zeng N, D'Souza RF, Mitchell CJ, Cameron-Smith D. Sestrins are differentially expressed with age in the skeletal muscle of men: A cross-sectional analysis. Exp Gerontol 2018; 110:23-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2018.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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