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Tashakori N, Kolour SSP, Ghafouri K, Ahmed SI, Kahrizi MS, Gerami R, Altafi M, Nazari A. Critical role of the long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in radiotherapy (RT)-resistance of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer: Is there a way to defeat this resistance? Pathol Res Pract 2024; 258:155289. [PMID: 38703607 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
Abstract
Radiotherapy (RT) is a frequently used treatment for cervical cancer, effectively decreasing the likelihood of the disease returning in the same area and extending the lifespan of individuals with cervical cancer. Nevertheless, the primary reason for treatment failure in cancer patients is the cancer cells' resistance to radiation therapy (RT). Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are a subset of RNA molecules that do not code for proteins and are longer than 200 nucleotides. They have a significant impact on the regulation of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers biological processes. Recent research has shown that lncRNAs have a significant impact in controlling the responsiveness of GI cancer to radiation. This review provides a concise overview of the composition and operation of lncRNAs as well as the intricate molecular process behind radiosensitivity in GI cancer. Additionally, it compiles a comprehensive list of lncRNAs that are linked to radiosensitivity in such cancers. Furthermore, it delves into the potential practical implementation of these lncRNAs in modulating radiosensitivity in GI cancer.
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- Nafiseh Tashakori
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia Techniques, Al-Noor University College, Nineveh, Iraq
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, Shiraz Pardis Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, Zanjan, Iran.
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Jawad SF, Altalbawy FMA, Hussein RM, Fadhil AA, Jawad MA, Zabibah RS, Taraki TY, Mohan CD, Rangappa KS. The strict regulation of HIF-1α by non-coding RNAs: new insight towards proliferation, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance strategies. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2024; 43:5-27. [PMID: 37552389 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-023-10129-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The hypoxic environment is prominently witnessed in most solid tumors and is associated with the promotion of cell proliferation, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), angiogenesis, metabolic reprogramming, therapeutic resistance, and metastasis of tumor cells. All the effects are mediated by the expression of a transcription factor hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). HIF-1α transcriptionally modulates the expression of genes responsible for all the aforementioned functions. The stability of HIF-1α is regulated by many proteins and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs). In this article, we have critically discussed the crucial role of ncRNAs [such as microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), circular RNAs (circRNAs), Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs), and transfer RNA (tRNA)-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs)] in the regulation of stability and expression of HIF-1α. We have comprehensively discussed the molecular mechanisms and relationship of HIF-1α with each type of ncRNA in either promotion or repression of human cancers and therapeutic resistance. We have also elaborated on ncRNAs that are in clinical examination for the treatment of cancers. Overall, the majority of aspects concerning the relationship between HIF-1α and ncRNAs have been discussed in this article.
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- Sabrean Farhan Jawad
- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Hilla, Babylon, 51001, Iraq
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, University of Cairo, Giza, 12613, Egypt
- Department of Chemistry, University College of Duba, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medical Technology, Medical Lab Techniques, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, Al-Nisour University College, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
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- Department of Studies in Molecular Biology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 570006, India.
- FEST Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhawan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226 001, India.
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Yang Y, Yuan Q, Tang W, Ma Y, Duan J, Yang G, Fang Y. Role of long non-coding RNA in chemoradiotherapy resistance of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1346413. [PMID: 38487724 PMCID: PMC10937456 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1346413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant tumor originating from the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells. Common treatment methods for NPC include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgical intervention. Despite these approaches, the prognosis for NPC remains poor due to treatment resistance and recurrence. Hence, there is a crucial need for more comprehensive research into the mechanisms underlying treatment resistance in NPC. Long non coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are elongated RNA molecules that do not encode proteins. They paly significant roles in various biological processes within tumors, such as chemotherapy resistance, radiation resistance, and tumor recurrence. Recent studies have increasingly unveiled the mechanisms through which LncRNAs contribute to treatment resistance in NPC. Consequently, LncRNAs hold promise as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for diagnosing NPC. This review provides an overview of the role of LncRNAs in NPC treatment resistance and explores their potential as therapeutic targets for managing NPC.
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- Yang Yang
- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Baoshan People’s Hospital, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
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- Puer People’s Hospital, Department of Critical Medicine, PuEr, Yunnan, China
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- Queen Mary School of Nanchang University, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Baoshan People’s Hospital, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Baoshan People’s Hospital, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Baoshan People’s Hospital, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Zhang W, Zhou X, Tang Z, Fu L, Zou S, Tang S. Knockdown of lncRNA SNHG16 Attenuates the Proliferation and Radioresistance of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells by Mediating miR-31-5p/SFN Axis. Radiat Res 2023; 199:124-131. [PMID: 36520963 DOI: 10.1667/rade-22-00163.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare head and neck tumor that threatens people's health. Radiotherapy is a major treatment for NPC, however, radioresistance of the NPC cells may contribute to treatment failure. LncRNA SNHG16 was upregulated in NPC; however, the function of SNHG16 in radioresistant NPC cells remains unexplored. RT-qPCR was applied for detecting SNHG16, miR-31-5p and SFN levels. MTT assay and colony formation assay were applied to assess the cell viability and proliferation. Dual luciferase was applied for assessing the relation among SNHG16, miR-31-5p and SFN. SFN level in NPC cells was examined by Western blot. The level of SNHG16 and SFN in NPC cells was significantly upregulated by exposure to radiation. In addition, silencing of SNHG16 or miR-31-5p mimics notably attenuated radioresistance of NPC cells. SNHG16 could positively regulate the expression of SFN in NPC cells through binding with miR-31-5p. Furthermore, SNHG16 downregulation obviously attenuated the proliferation and radioresistance of NPC cells by regulation of miR-31-5p/SFN axis. Knockdown of lncRNA SNHG16 attenuates radioresistance of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells by miR-31-5p/SFN axis. Thus, our research data show a novel method for improving the efficacy of radiotherapy for NPC.
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- Weiwei Zhang
- Department of Oncology, Brain Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421002, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, North China University of Science and Technology Affiliated Hospital, Tangshan 063000, Hebei Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421002, Hunan Province, P.R. China; and
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421002, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421002, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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Jiang Q, Wang H, Yuan D, Qian X, Ma X, Yan M, Xing W. Circular_0086414 induces SPARC like 1 ( SPARCL1) production to inhibit esophageal cancer cell proliferation, invasion and glycolysis and induce cell apoptosis by sponging miR-1290. Bioengineered 2022; 13:12099-12114. [PMID: 35549806 PMCID: PMC9275914 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2073114] [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] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Circular RNA (circRNA) plays an important role in cancer progression. Here, we investigated the function of circ_0086414 in the malignant progression of esophageal cancer (EC). RNA expression of circ_0086414, microRNA-1290 (miR-1290), and SPARC like 1 (SPARCL1) was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The protein levels of N-cadherin, E-cadherin, and SPARCL1 were checked by Western blotting analysis. Cell proliferation was investigated by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), 5-Ethynyl-29-deoxyuridine (EdU), and cell colony formation assays. Cell invasion and apoptosis were analyzed by transwell invasion assay and flow cytometry analysis, respectively. Glycolysis was evaluated by analyzing glucose consumption and lactate production. In an xenograft mouse model, the effect of circ_0086414 on tumor tumorigenesis was investigated. The interactions among circ_0086414, miR-1290, and SPARCL1 were identified by dual-luciferase reporter and RNA pull-down assays. Results showed that circ_0086414 and SPARCL1 expression were significantly downregulated, while miR-1290 was upregulated in EC tissues and cells. EC patients with low circ_0086414 expression had a poor prognosis. Increasing circ_0086414 expression led to decreased EC cell proliferation, invasion and glycolysis and increased cell apoptosis, accompanied by a decrease of N-cadherin expression and an increase of E-cadherin expression. Also, the enforced expression of circ_0086414 delayed tumor tumorigenesis. Besides, circ_0086414 acted as a miR-1290 sponge and regulated EC cell processes by binding to the miRNA. MiR-1290 also participated in EC malignant progression through SPARCL1. Further, circ_0086414 stimulated SPARCL1 production by negatively regulating miR-1290. Thus, circ_0086414 inhibited EC cell malignancy through the miR-1290/SPARCL1 pathway, providing a reliable target for the therapy of EC.
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- Qingfeng Jiang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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