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Saadh MJ, Hussain QM, Alazzawi TS, Fahdil AA, Athab ZH, Yarmukhamedov B, Al-Nuaimi AMA, Alsaikhan F, Farhood B. MicroRNA as Key Players in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights into Their Role in Metastasis. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-024-10897-0. [PMID: 39103713 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-024-10897-0] [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: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
Abstract
Liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains the most common cancer in global epidemiology. Both the frequency and fatality of this malignancy have shown an upward trend over recent decades. Liver cancer is a significant concern due to its propensity for both intrahepatic and extrahepatic metastasis. Liver cancer metastasis is a multifaceted process characterized by cell detachment from the bulk tumor, modulation of cellular motility and invasiveness, enhanced proliferation, avoidance of the immune system, and spread either via lymphatic or blood vessels. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding ribonucleic acids (RNAs) playing a crucial function in the intricate mechanisms of tumor metastasis. A number of miRNAs can either increase or reduce metastasis via several mechanisms, such as control of motility, proliferation, attack by the immune system, cancer stem cell properties, altering the microenvironment, and the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Besides, two other types of non-coding RNAs, such as long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs) can competitively bind to endogenous miRNAs. This competition results in the impaired ability of the miRNAs to inhibit the expression of the specific messenger RNAs (mRNAs) that are targeted. Increasing evidence has shown that the regulatory axis comprising circRNA/lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA is correlated with the regulation of HCC metastasis. This review seeks to present a thorough summary of recent research on miRNAs in HCC, and their roles in the cellular processes of EMT, invasion and migration, as well as the metastasis of malignant cells. Finally, we discuss the function of the lncRNA/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network as a crucial modulator of carcinogenesis and the regulation of signaling pathways or genes that are relevant to the metastasis of HCC. These findings have the potential to offer valuable insight into the discovery of novel therapeutic approaches for management of liver cancer metastasis.
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- Mohamed J Saadh
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman, 11831, Jordan
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- College of Dentist, National University of Science and Technology, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Medical Technical College, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zahrawi University College, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Public Health and Healthcare management, Samarkand State Medical University, 18 Amir Temur Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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- College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
- School of Pharmacy, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Wu L, Zhang Y, Ren J. Targeting non-coding RNAs and N 6-methyladenosine modification in hepatocellular carcinoma. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 223:116153. [PMID: 38513741 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancers, accounts for a significant portion of cancer-related death globally. However, the molecular mechanisms driving the onset and progression of HCC are still not fully understood. Emerging evidence has indicated that non-protein-coding regions of genomes could give rise to transcripts, termed non-coding RNA (ncRNA), forming novel functional driving force for aberrant cellular activity. Over the past decades, overwhelming evidence has denoted involvement of a complex array of molecular function of ncRNAs at different stages of HCC tumorigenesis and progression. In this context, several pre-clinical studies have highlighted the potentials of ncRNAs as novel therapeutic modalities in the management of human HCC. Moreover, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification, the most prevalent form of internal mRNA modifications in mammalian cells, is essential for the governance of biological processes within cells. Dysregulation of m6A in ncRNAs has been implicated in human carcinogenesis, including HCC. In this review, we will discuss dysregulation of several hallmark ncRNAs (miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs) in HCC and address the latest advances for their involvement in the onset and progression of HCC. We also focus on dysregulation of m6A modification and various m6A regulators in the etiology of HCC. In the end, we discussed the contemporary preclinical and clinical application of ncRNA-based and m6A-targeted therapies in HCC.
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- Lin Wu
- Department of Cardiology and Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China.
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Buczyńska A, Sidorkiewicz I, Niemira M, Krętowski AJ, Węgrzyn P, Kosiński P, Zbucka-Krętowska M. Identification of MicroRNA Profiles in Fetal Spina Bifida: The Role in Pathomechanism and Diagnostic Significance. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2896. [PMID: 38474143 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Distinct miRNA expression patterns may reflect anomalies related to fetal congenital malformations such as spinal bifida (SB). The aim of this preliminary study was to determine the maternal miRNA expression profile of women carrying fetuses with SB. Therefore, six women carrying fetuses with SB and twenty women with euploid healthy fetuses were enrolled in this study. Using NanoString technology, we evaluated the expression level of 798 miRNAs in both plasma and amniotic fluid samples. A downregulation of miR-1253, miR-1290, miR-194-5p, miR-302d-3p, miR-3144-3p, miR-4536-5p, miR-548aa + miR-548t-3p, miR-548ar-5p, miR-548n, miR-590-5p, miR-612, miR-627-5p, miR-644a, and miR-122-5p, and an upregulation of miR-320e, let-7b-5p, miR-23a-3p, miR-873-3p, and miR-30d-5p were identified in maternal amniotic fluid samples in SB when compared to the control group. The target genes of these miRNAs play a predominant role in regulating the synthesis of several biological compounds related to signaling pathways such as those regulating the pluripotency of stem cells. Moreover, the maternal plasma expression of miR-320e was increased in pregnancies with SB, and this marker could serve as a valuable non-invasive screening tool. Our results highlight the SB-specific miRNA signature and the differentially expressed miRNAs that may be involved in SB pathogenesis. Our findings emphasize the role of miRNA as a predictive factor that could potentially be useful in prenatal genetic screening for SB.
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- Angelika Buczyńska
- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Support Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 63A Zwirki i Wigury, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics, Perinatology and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 63A Zwirki i Wigury, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Adolescent Gynecology, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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Buczyńska A, Kościuszko M, Krętowski AJ, Popławska-Kita A. Exploring the clinical utility of angioinvasion markers in papillary thyroid cancer: a literature review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1261860. [PMID: 38089632 PMCID: PMC10711683 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1261860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, and angioinvasion, the invasion of blood vessels by cancer cells, is a crucial pathological feature associated with disease progression and poor prognosis. Thus, a comprehensive search of scientific databases was conducted to identify relevant studies investigating angioinvasion markers in PTC. The selected studies were reviewed and analyzed to assess the clinical significance and potential utility of these markers in predicting angioinvasion and guiding treatment decisions. Numerous studies have investigated various markers associated with angioinvasion in PTC, including oxidative stress, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and other angiogenic factors. The results indicate that increased expression of these markers is correlated with the presence and extent of angioinvasion in PTC. Moreover, some studies suggest that these markers can serve as prognostic indicators and guide therapeutic strategies, such as selecting patients for more aggressive treatment approaches or targeted therapies. The findings from the reviewed literature highlight the potential clinical utility of angioinvasion markers in PTC. The identification and validation of reliable markers can aid in assessing the risk of angioinvasion, predicting disease progression, and optimizing treatment decisions for patients with PTC. However, further research and validation on larger patient cohorts are necessary to establish the robustness and generalizability of these markers in clinical practice.
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- Angelika Buczyńska
- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Centre, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Toro AU, Shukla SK, Bansal P. Emerging role of MicroRNA-Based theranostics in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:7681-7691. [PMID: 37418086 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08586-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with its high mortality and short survival rate, continues to be one of the deadliest malignancies despite relentless efforts and several technological advances. The poor prognosis of HCC and the few available treatments are to blame for the low survival rate, which emphasizes the importance of creating new, effective diagnostic markers and innovative therapy strategies. In-depth research is being done on the potent biomarker miRNAs, a special class of non-coding RNA and has shown encouraging results in the early identification and treatment of HCC in order to find more viable and successful therapeutics for the disease. It is beyond dispute that miRNAs control cell differentiation, proliferation, and survival and, depending on the genes they target, can either promote tumorigenesis or suppress it. Given the vital role miRNAs play in the biological system and their potential to serve as ground-breaking treatments for HCC, more study is required to fully examine their theranostic potential.
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- Abdulhakim Umar Toro
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Shobhit institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed to-be-University), Modipuram, Meerut, 250110, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Shobhit institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed to-be-University), Modipuram, Meerut, 250110, India.
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- University Centre of Excellence in Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, 151203, India.
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Lu N, Min J, Peng L, Huang S, Chai X, Wang S, Wang J. MiR-297 inhibits tumour progression of liver cancer by targeting PTBP3. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:564. [PMID: 37633911 PMCID: PMC10460384 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-06097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Whereas increasing evidences demonstrate that miR-297 contributes to the tumour development and progression, the role of miR-297 and its underlying molecular mechanisms in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was still unclear. Here, we reported that the expression of miR-297 increased significantly in hepG2 cells after the treatment of the conditioned medium of human amniotic epithelial cells(hAECs) which can inhibit the proliferation and migration of hepG2. And the overexpression of miR-297 inhibits the cell proliferation, migration and invasion of HCC cell lines in vitro and suppressed the tumorigenesis of HCC in vivo. Polypyrimidine tract-binding protein 3 (PTBP3) was identified as a direct target gene of miR-297 in HCC cell lines, and mediated the function of miR-297 in HCC cells. In clinical samples, miR-297 levels have a tendency to decrease, but there are no statistically significant differences. Furthermore, in vitro cell experiments confirmed that overexpression of miR-297 could inhibit the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by down-regulating PTBP3 expression, thereby inhibiting the proliferation, migration and invasion of HCC cells. In conclusion, our results revealed that miR-297 could down-regulate the expression of PTBP3 and inhibit the activation of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, thereby preventing HCC growth, migration and invasion.
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- Na Lu
- The Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- The Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Changsha Hospital for Maternal and Child Health Care of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Guangxiu Hi-tech Life Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha, China
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- The Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Institute of Reproduction and Stem Cell Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China.
- Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China.
- National Engineering and Research Center of Human Stem Cells, Changsha, China.
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Zang X, Wang Z, Li Y, Gao H, Guo J, Jin W, Chang C, Lin J, Zhu K, Xu C. Regulation of Hepatocytes in G0 and G1 Phases by NOTCH3 mRNA, miR-369-3p, and rno-Rmdn2_0006 during the Initial Stage of Rat Liver Regeneration. Genet Res (Camb) 2023; 2023:8779758. [PMID: 37153858 PMCID: PMC10159746 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8779758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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The key event of liver regeneration initiation (LRI) is the switch of hepatocytes from the G0 phase to the G1 phase. This study aimed to use the data from large-scale quantitatively detecting and analyzing (LQDA) to reveal the regulation of hepatocytes in the G0 or G1 phase by competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) during LRI. The hepatocytes of the rat liver right lobe were isolated 0, 6, and 24 h after partial hepatectomy. Their ceRNA expression level was measured using LQDA, and the correlation among their expression, interaction, and role was revealed by ceRNA comprehensive analysis. The expression of neurogenic loci notch homologous protein 3 (NOTCH3) mRNA was upregulated in 0 h, but the expression of miR-369-3p and rno-Rmdn2_0006 of hepatocytes did not change significantly. Meanwhile, the expression of the G0 phase-related gene CDKN1c was promoted by NOTCH3 upregulation, and the expression of the G1 phase-related gene PSEN2 was inhibited by NOTCH3 downregulation. On the contrary, the expression of NOTCH3 mRNA and rno-Rmdn2_0006 was upregulated at 6 h, but the expression of miR-136-3p was downregulated. The expression of the G1 phase-related genes CHUK, DDX24, HES1, NET1, and STAT3 was promoted by NOTCH3 upregulation, and the expression of the G0 phase-related gene CDKN1a was inhibited by NOTCH3 downregulation. These results suggested that the ceRNAs and the NOTCH3-regulated G0 phase- and G1 phase-related genes showed a correlation in expression, interaction, and role. They together regulated the hepatocytes in the G0 phase at 0 h and in the G1 phase at 6 h. These findings might help understand the mechanism by which ceRNA together regulated the hepatocytes in the G0 or G1 phase.
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- Xiayan Zang
- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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- Stem Cell and Biotherapy Technology Research Center, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Life Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Cell Differentiation Regulation, Xinxiang, China
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Xu R, He S, Ma D, Liang R, Luo Q, Song G. Plectin Downregulation Inhibits Migration and Suppresses Epithelial Mesenchymal Transformation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells via ERK1/2 Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010073. [PMID: 36613521 PMCID: PMC9820339 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Plectin, as a cytoskeleton-related protein, is involved in various physiological and pathological processes of many cell types. Studies have found that plectin affects cancer cell invasion and metastasis, but the exact mechanism is not fully understood. In this study, we aim to investigate the role of plectin in the migration of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells and explore its relevant molecular mechanism. Herein, we found that the expression of plectin in HCC tissue and cells was significantly increased compared with normal liver tissue and cells. After downregulation of plectin, the migration ability of HCC cells was significantly lower than that of the control group. Moreover, the expression of E-cadherin was upregulated and the expression of N-cadherin and vimentin was downregulated, suggesting that plectin downregulation suppresses epithelial mesenchymal transformation (EMT) of HCC cells. Mechanically, we found that plectin downregulation repressed the extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) phosphorylation. Activation of ERK1/2 recovered the plectin downregulation-inhibited migration and EMT of HCC cells. Taken together, our results demonstrate that downregulation of plectin inhibits HCC cell migration and EMT through ERK1/2 signaling, which provides a novel prognostic biomarker and potential therapeutic target for HCC.
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- Correspondence: (Q.L.); (G.S.); Tel.: +86-23-6510-2507 (Q.L. & G.S.)
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- Correspondence: (Q.L.); (G.S.); Tel.: +86-23-6510-2507 (Q.L. & G.S.)
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Long Noncoding RNA MIR122HG Inhibits MAVS-Mediated Antiviral Immune Response by Deriving miR-122 in Miiuy Croaker ( Miichthys miiuy). Viruses 2022; 14:v14050930. [PMID: 35632672 PMCID: PMC9143459 DOI: 10.3390/v14050930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) function as micro regulators to impact gene expression after multiple pathogen infections, which have been largely studied in the last few years. Although lncRNA studies on lower vertebrates have received less attention than those on mammals, current studies suggest that lncRNA plays an important role in the immune response of fish to pathogen infections. Here, we studied the effect of MIR122HG as the host gene of miR-122 and indirectly negatively regulate MAVS-mediated antiviral immune responses in miiuy croaker (Miichthysmiiuy). We found that poly(I:C) significantly increases the host MIR122HG expression. The increased MIR122HG expression inhibited the production of the antiviral immune-related genes IFN-1, ISG15 and Viperin upon SCRV treatment. In addition, MIR122HG can act as a pivotally negative regulator involved in the MAVS-mediated NF-κB and IRF3 signaling pathways, which can effectively avoid an excessive immune response. Additionally, we found that MIR122HG can promote the replication of SCRV. Our study provides evidence about the involvement of lncRNAs in the antiviral immune response of fish and broadens the understanding of the function of lncRNAs as a precursor miRNA in teleost fish.
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The Bright and the Dark Side of TGF-β Signaling in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Mechanisms, Dysregulation, and Therapeutic Implications. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14040940. [PMID: 35205692 PMCID: PMC8870127 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14040940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) signaling is a preeminent regulator of diverse cellular and physiological processes. Frequent dysregulation of TGF-β signaling has been implicated in cancer. In hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most prevalent form of primary liver cancer, the autocrine and paracrine effects of TGF-β have paradoxical implications. While acting as a potent tumor suppressor pathway in the early stages of malignancy, TGF-β diverts to a promoter of tumor progression in the late stages, reflecting its bright and dark natures, respectively. Within this context, targeting TGF-β represents a promising therapeutic option for HCC treatment. We discuss here the molecular properties of TGF-β signaling in HCC, attempting to provide an overview of its effects on tumor cells and the stroma. We also seek to evaluate the dysregulation mechanisms that mediate the functional switch of TGF-β from a tumor suppressor to a pro-tumorigenic signal. Finally, we reconcile its biphasic nature with the therapeutic implications. Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is associated with genetic and nongenetic aberrations that impact multiple genes and pathways, including the frequently dysregulated transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) signaling pathway. The regulatory cytokine TGF-β and its signaling effectors govern a broad spectrum of spatiotemporally regulated molecular and cellular responses, yet paradoxically have dual and opposing roles in HCC progression. In the early stages of tumorigenesis, TGF-β signaling enforces profound tumor-suppressive effects, primarily by inducing cell cycle arrest, cellular senescence, autophagy, and apoptosis. However, as the tumor advances in malignant progression, TGF-β functionally switches to a pro-tumorigenic signal, eliciting aggressive tumor traits, such as epithelial–mesenchymal transition, tumor microenvironment remodeling, and immune evasion of cancer cells. On this account, the inhibition of TGF-β signaling is recognized as a promising therapeutic strategy for advanced HCC. In this review, we evaluate the functions and mechanisms of TGF-β signaling and relate its complex and pleiotropic biology to HCC pathophysiology, attempting to provide a detailed perspective on the molecular determinants underlying its functional diversion. We also address the therapeutic implications of the dichotomous nature of TGF-β signaling and highlight the rationale for targeting this pathway for HCC treatment, alone or in combination with other agents.
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MiR-612, miR-637, and miR-874 can Regulate VEGFA Expression in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Lines. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13020282. [PMID: 35205327 PMCID: PMC8871716 DOI: 10.3390/genes13020282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short non-coding RNA molecules acting as important posttranscriptional gene and protein expression regulators in cancer. The study goal was to examine VEGFA (vascular endothelial growth factor A) expression in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell lines upon transfection miR-612, miR-637, or miR-874. Methods: MiR-612 mimics, miR-637 mimics, or miR-874 inhibitors were transfected using Lipofectamine RNAiMax in both HCC cell lines, HepG2 and HuH-7. Real-time PCR, Western blotting, and ELISA methods were used to evaluate VEGFA regulation by the miRNAs. Results: Gene and protein expression levels of VEGFA were down-expressed in both cell lines, HepG2 and HuH-7, transfected with miR-612 or miR-637. Transfection with miR-874 inhibitor showed an increase in VEGFA gene expression in HepG2 and HuH-7 cell lines; however, no regulation was observed on VEGFA protein expression by miR-874 inhibition. Correlation analysis between miRNAs and VEGFA protein expression showed that miR-637 and miR-874 expression present inversely correlated to VEGFA protein expression. Conclusions: VEGFA was down-regulated in response to hsa-miR-612 or hsa-miR-637 overexpression; however, the modulation of VEGFA by miR-874 was observed only at the gene expression and thus, needs further investigation.
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Yang X, Sun J, Sun H, Wen B, Zhang M, An H, Chen W, Zhao W, Zhong X, He C, Pang J, He S. MicroRNA-30a-3p acts as a tumor suppressor in MHCC-97H hepatocellular carcinoma cells by targeting COX-2. J Cancer 2021; 12:3945-3957. [PMID: 34093801 PMCID: PMC8176251 DOI: 10.7150/jca.52298] [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: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, noncoding RNAs which can bind to target mRNAs and regulate gene expression. Increasing evidences suggest that miRNAs play an important role in driving hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression by regulating tumor cell proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, and migration. In this study, we demonstrated that the expression of microRNA-30a-3p (miR-30a-3p) was reduced in HCC cell lines in comparison to immortalized liver cell line, LO2. Augmented miR-30a-3p level markedly inhibited MHCC-97H cell growth, migration and invasion in vitro. MiR-30a-3p was also found to inhibit tumor growth in vivo using tumor-bearing mice. Mechanismly, COX-2 was discovered to be a direct and functional target of miR-30a-3p in MHCC-97H cells. Raised miR-30a-3p expression reduced the transcriptional level of COX-2 in MHCC-97H cells, while genetically upregulated COX-2 expression was able to reverse the function of miR-30a-3p-mediated suppression of MHCC-97H cells growth, migration and invasion. In addition, we found that using a COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib, could enhance the anti-metastatic role of miR-30a-3p in MHCC-97H cells. Lastly, we found that decreased COX-2 protein level affected PGE2 production, leading to lower Bcl-2, Caspase-3, MMP2 and MMP9 expression but higher Bax and E-cadherin expression, which in turn culminated in higher rates of cell death and lower rates of cell migration. Taken together, our findings demonstrate that miR-30a-3p could be a target for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma cells progression.
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- XueMei Yang
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Air Force Hospital Of Southern Theater Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Ding Y, Wu L, Zhuang X, Cai J, Tong H, Si Y, Zhang H, Wang X, Shen M. The direct miR-874-3p-target FAM84A promotes tumor development in papillary thyroid cancer. Mol Oncol 2021; 15:1597-1614. [PMID: 33751775 PMCID: PMC8096794 DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.12941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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With the improvement in diagnostic technology, the incidence of thyroid cancer (TC) is on the rise. Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common pathological type of thyroid cancer; therefore, it is important to explore some valuable molecular targets to improve the treatment and prognosis of PTC. Studies have shown that family with sequence similarity 84, member A (FAM84A) is involved in the development of various tumors. However, the role of FAM84A in PTC remains unknown. Herein, we explored the biological function and specific molecular mechanism of FAM84A in PTC. Results indicated that FAM84A was upregulated in PTC tissues and cells. In addition, patients with higher FAM84A expression tended to possess larger tumor size, higher lymph node metastasis rate, and advanced TNM stage. Further studies indicated that downregulation of FAM84A could inhibit the development of PTC in vitro and in vivo by repressing the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and Wnt/β‐catenin signaling pathway. Moreover, FAM84A was confirmed to be negatively regulated by tumor suppressor miR‐874‐3p. In conclusion, our findings suggest that FAM84A may act as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for PTC.
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- Yu Ding
- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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Morishita A, Oura K, Tadokoro T, Fujita K, Tani J, Masaki T. MicroRNAs in the Pathogenesis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Review. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13030514. [PMID: 33572780 PMCID: PMC7866004 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13030514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequently occurring cancers, and the prognosis for late-stage HCC remains poor. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of HCC is expected to improve outcomes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, noncoding, single-stranded RNAs that regulate the expression of various target genes, including those in cancer-associated genomic regions or fragile sites in various human cancers. We summarize the central roles of miRNAs in the pathogenesis of HCC and discuss their potential utility as valuable biomarkers and new therapeutic agents for HCC. Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the seventh most frequent cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Despite substantial advances in therapeutic strategies, the prognosis of late-stage HCC remains dismal because of the high recurrence rate. A better understanding of the etiology of HCC is therefore necessary to improve outcomes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, endogenous, noncoding, single-stranded RNAs that modulate the expression of their target genes at the posttranscriptional and translational levels. Aberrant expression of miRNAs has frequently been detected in cancer-associated genomic regions or fragile sites in various human cancers and has been observed in both HCC cells and tissues. The precise patterns of aberrant miRNA expression differ depending on disease etiology, including various causes of hepatocarcinogenesis, such as viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms and the association of miRNAs with the pathogenesis of HCC of various etiologies. In the present review, we summarize the key mechanisms of miRNAs in the pathogenesis of HCC and emphasize their potential utility as valuable diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, as well as innovative therapeutic targets, in HCC diagnosis and treatment.
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Wang L, Yuan W, Huang J. Identification of Myocardial Infarction-Associated Genes Using Integrative microRNA-Gene Expression Network Analysis. DNA Cell Biol 2020; 40:348-358. [PMID: 33395357 DOI: 10.1089/dna.2020.6222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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It is crucial to identify potential molecular targets and their interaction involved in myocardial infarction (MI). In our study, we obtained microarray data of MI from GEO database and identify differentially expressed mRNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs). Compared with normal tissues, 686 mRNAs and 16 miRNAs were differentially expressed in MI. Subsequently, function enrichment analysis was performed to further investigate their biological functions. Also, gene set enrichment analysis indicated they were enriched into Pathway in cancer. Besides, protein-protein interaction analysis was performed to assess the interactions of the differentially expressed mRNAs. Finally, we constructed an mRNA-miRNA interaction network based on the overlapping genes between the differentially expressed mRNAs and predicted target genes of dysregulated miRNAs. The network demonstrated three MI-associated miRNAs, miR-498, miR-181a, and miR-612, and 45 novel target genes, as well as their interaction involved in MI. What is more, in vitro and in vivo quantitative real-time PCR confirmed our results were consistent. In conclusion, miR-498, miR-181a, and miR-612 may participate in the pathogenesis of MI and may serve as the potential therapeutic targets or biomarkers.
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- Long Wang
- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Zhu H, Tang JH, Zhang SM, Qian JP, Ling X, Wu XY, Yang LX. Long Noncoding RNA LINC00963 Promotes CDC5L-Mediated Malignant Progression in Gastric Cancer. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:12999-13013. [PMID: 33376349 PMCID: PMC7764734 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s274708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Gastric cancer (GC) is a common cancer with high incidence and mortality worldwide. In recent years, accumulating evidence has shown that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert critical roles in the development and progression of cancer by acting as a tumor initiator or suppressor. LINC00963 is a newly reported lncRNA related to cancer, and its role in GC remains unclear. Materials and Methods The expression levels of LINC00963, miR-612, and cell division cycle 5-like protein (CDC5L) were measured using quantitative real-time PCR or Western blot. The biological functions of LINC00963, miR-612, and CDC5L in GC cells were analyzed by transwell and proliferation experiments. The expression of CDC5L in patients with GC was evaluated using the Oncomine database. Bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (DCs) were derived from C57BL/6 mice. Results LINC00963 expression was higher in GC tissues than in adjacent normal tissues. Similar results were found in GC cell lines and normal human gastric epithelial cells. Upregulation of LINC00963 was related to the poor prognosis of patients with GC. Knockdown of LINC00963 inhibited the proliferation, invasion, and metastasis but promoted the apoptosis of GC cells. Furthermore, silencing of LINC00963 in GC cells significantly suppressed the tumor growth of GC. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that LINC00963 could target miR-612 by functioning as a competing endogenous RNA. The expression of miR-612 decreased in GC tissues and cell lines. Meanwhile, LINC00963 expression was negatively associated with miR-612. CDC5L was a direct target of miR-612. miR-612 suppressed the expression of CDC5L in GC tissues and cells. Moreover, LINC00963 inhibited the differentiation and maturation of DCs by regulating miR-612 expression in DCs. Conclusion LINC00963 promoted the progression of GC by competitively binding to miR-612 to regulate the expression of CDC5L and mediated DC-related anti-tumor immune response. Thus, targeting LINC00963 may be a promising therapeutic strategy for GC.
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- Hong Zhu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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Genome-Wide Characterization of RNA Editing Sites in Primary Gastric Adenocarcinoma through RNA-seq Data Analysis. Int J Genomics 2020; 2020:6493963. [PMID: 33415135 PMCID: PMC7768588 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6493963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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RNA editing is a posttranscriptional nucleotide modification in humans. Of the various types of RNA editing, the adenosine to inosine substitution is the most widespread in higher eukaryotes, which is mediated by the ADAR family enzymes. Inosine is recognized by the biological machinery as guanosine; therefore, editing could have substantial functional effects throughout the genome. RNA editing could contribute to cancer either by exclusive editing of tumor suppressor/promoting genes or by introducing transcriptomic diversity to promote cancer progression. Here, we provided a comprehensive overview of the RNA editing sites in gastric adenocarcinoma and highlighted some of their possible contributions to gastric cancer. RNA-seq data corresponding to 8 gastric adenocarcinoma and their paired nontumor counterparts were retrieved from the GEO database. After preprocessing and variant calling steps, a stringent filtering pipeline was employed to distinguish potential RNA editing sites from SNPs. The identified potential editing sites were annotated and compared with those in the DARNED database. Totally, 12362 high-confidence adenosine to inosine RNA editing sites were detected across all samples. Of these, 12105 and 257 were known and novel editing events, respectively. These editing sites were unevenly distributed across genomic regions, and nearly half of them were located in 3′UTR. Our results revealed that 4868 editing sites were common in both normal and cancer tissues. From the remaining sites, 3985 and 3509 were exclusive to normal and cancer tissues, respectively. Further analysis revealed a significant number of differentially edited events among these sites, which were located in protein coding genes and microRNAs. Given the distinct pattern of RNA editing in gastric adenocarcinoma and adjacent normal tissue, edited sites have the potential to serve as the diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in gastric cancer.
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Chen B, Liao Z, Qi Y, Zhang H, Su C, Liang H, Zhang B, Chen X. miR-631 Inhibits Intrahepatic Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Targeting PTPRE. Front Oncol 2020; 10:565266. [PMID: 33344226 PMCID: PMC7746836 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.565266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been reported to play critical roles in the pathological development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), one of the most common cancers in the world. Our study aims to explore the expression, function and mechanism of miR-631 in HCC. Our findings are that expression of miR-631 is significantly down-regulated in HCC tissue compared with that in adjacent non-cancerous tissue, and low expression of miR-631 in HCC tissue is associated with cirrhosis, multiple tumors, incomplete tumor encapsulation, poor tumor differentiation, and high TNM stage. Our test results showed that miR-631 could inhibit migration, invasion, epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and intrahepatic metastasis of HCC. Receptor-type protein tyrosine phosphatase epsilon (PTPRE) as a downstream target of miR-631 could promote migration, invasion and EMT of HCC cells. Besides, the expression of PTPRE had a negative correlation with the expression of miR-631 both in vivo and in vitro, and increasing expression of PTPRE could reverse inhibitory effects of miR-631 in HCC cells. In sum, our study first demonstrated that miR-631 targeted PTPRE to inhibit intrahepatic metastasis in HCC. We gain insights from these findings into the mechanism of miRNAs regulation in HCC metastasis and further introduce a novel therapeutic target for HCC treatment.
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- Bingqing Chen
- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan, China
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Chen Y, Qian B, Sun X, Kang Z, Huang Z, Ding Z, Dong L, Chen J, Zhang J, Zang Y. Sox9/INHBB axis-mediated crosstalk between the hepatoma and hepatic stellate cells promotes the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Lett 2020; 499:243-254. [PMID: 33246092 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2020.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and liver fibrosis in the peri-tumoral tissue contributes to the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the mechanisms underlying the crosstalk between hepatoma and peri-tumoral HSCs remain elusive. We found that the Sox9/INHBB axis is upregulated in HCC and is associated with tumor metastasis. Using gain- and loss-of-function approaches, we revealed that the Sox9/INHBB axis promotes the growth and metastasis of an orthotopic HCC tumor by activating the peri-tumoral HSCs. Mechanistically, Sox9 induces INHBB expression by directly binding to its enhancer, thus aiding in the secretion of activin B from hepatoma cells, and in turn, promoting the activation of the surrounding HSCs through activin B/Smad signaling. Furthermore, inhibition of activin B/Smad singaling attenuates the fibrotic response in the peri-tumoral tissue and decreases the incidence of metastasis. Finally, clinical analyses indicated a positive correlation between Sox9 and INHBB expression in HCC specimens and identified the Sox9/INHBB axis as a positive regulator of liver fibrosis. In conclusion, Sox9/INHBB axis-mediated crosstalk between hepatoma cells and HSCs induces a fertile environment favoring HCC metastasis, thereby exhibiting as a potential therapeutic target.
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- Yu Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, Nanjing, 210093, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, PR China.
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miR-876 Inhibits EMT and Liver Fibrosis via POSTN to Suppress Metastasis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:1964219. [PMID: 33083453 PMCID: PMC7559219 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1964219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background The asymptomatic onset, frequent recurrence, and poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prompted us to identify new therapeutic targets or predictive markers of HCC diagnosis or prognosis. Methods In this study, bioinformatics analysis was used to screen for target miRNAs from the open-access TCGA database. Transwell assays, Western blotting, and qRT-PCR analyses were used to detect cellular functions and gene expression in HCC cells and samples. A nude mouse tumorigenesis model was established to facilitate the observation of HCC progression. Other assays included luciferase reporter assays, IHC, and survival analysis. Results We found that the identified miR-876 from TCGA was expressed at low levels in HCC cell lines and that low miR-876 expression was corrected with liver cirrhosis, tumor thrombus, and TNM stage. Further research revealed that miR-876 regulated cell invasion, EMT, and collagen expression by targeting POSTN expression. miR-876 and POSTN were inversely correlated in HCC samples and associated with EMT status and liver fibrosis in clinical HCC tissues. miR-876 inhibited the liver cancer progression in in vivo animal assays. Finally, both miR-876 and POSTN were risk factors for HCC survival, and HCC patients with combined low miR-876 and high POSTN expression had worse prognosis. Conclusions miR-876 inhibited HCC EMT and fibrosis by targeting POSTN, thus affecting HCC progression and prognosis. miR-876 and POSTN may be useful therapeutic targets or prognostic markers of HCC.
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Stuchi LP, Castanhole-Nunes MMU, Maniezzo-Stuchi N, Biselli-Chicote PM, Henrique T, Padovani Neto JA, de-Santi Neto D, Girol AP, Pavarino EC, Goloni-Bertollo EM. VEGFA and NFE2L2 Gene Expression and Regulation by MicroRNAs in Thyroid Papillary Cancer and Colloid Goiter. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:E954. [PMID: 32824922 PMCID: PMC7563674 DOI: 10.3390/genes11090954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Deregulation of VEGFA (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A) and NFE2L2 (Nuclear Factor (Erythroid-derived 2)-Like 2), involved in angiogenesis and oxidative stress, can lead to thyroid cancer progression. MiR-17-5p and miR-612 are possible regulators of these genes and may promote thyroid disorders. In order to evaluate the involvement of VEGFA, NFE2L2, hsa-miR-17-5p, and hsa-miR-612 in thyroid pathology, we examined tissue samples from colloid goiter, papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), and a normal thyroid. We found higher levels of VEGFA and NFE2L2 transcripts and the VEGFA protein in goiter and PTC samples than in normal tissue. In the goiter, miR-612 and miR-17-5p levels were lower than those in PTC. Tumors, despite showing lower VEGFA mRNA expression, presented higher VEGFA protein levels compared to goiter tissue. In addition, NRF2 (Nuclear Related Transcription Factor 2) protein levels in tumors were higher than those in goiter and normal tissues. Inhibition of miR-17-5p resulted in reduced NFE2L2 expression. Overall, both transcript and protein levels of NFE2L2 and VEGFA were elevated in PTC and colloid goiter. Hsa-miR-612 showed differential expression in PTC and colloid goiter, while hsa-miR-17-5p showed differential expression only in colloid goiter, suggesting that hsa-miR-17-5p may be a positive regulator of NFE2L2 expression in PTC.
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MESH Headings
- Apoptosis
- Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics
- Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism
- Case-Control Studies
- Cell Proliferation
- Female
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Goiter, Nodular/genetics
- Goiter, Nodular/metabolism
- Goiter, Nodular/pathology
- Humans
- Male
- MicroRNAs/genetics
- Middle Aged
- NF-E2-Related Factor 2/genetics
- NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism
- Prognosis
- Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/genetics
- Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/metabolism
- Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/pathology
- Thyroid Neoplasms/genetics
- Thyroid Neoplasms/metabolism
- Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/genetics
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism
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Affiliation(s)
- Leonardo P. Stuchi
- Research Unit in Genetics and Molecular Biology—UPGEM, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (L.P.S.); (M.M.U.C.-N.); (P.M.B.-C.); (E.C.P.)
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- Research Unit in Genetics and Molecular Biology—UPGEM, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (L.P.S.); (M.M.U.C.-N.); (P.M.B.-C.); (E.C.P.)
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- Padre Albino University Center—UNIFIPA, Catanduva, São Paulo 15809-144, Brazil; (N.M.-S.); (A.P.G.)
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- Research Unit in Genetics and Molecular Biology—UPGEM, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (L.P.S.); (M.M.U.C.-N.); (P.M.B.-C.); (E.C.P.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Markers and Bioinformatics, Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto —FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil;
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto —FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil;
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- Pathological Anatomy Service, Hospital de Base, Foundation Regional Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto—FUNFARME, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil;
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- Padre Albino University Center—UNIFIPA, Catanduva, São Paulo 15809-144, Brazil; (N.M.-S.); (A.P.G.)
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- Research Unit in Genetics and Molecular Biology—UPGEM, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (L.P.S.); (M.M.U.C.-N.); (P.M.B.-C.); (E.C.P.)
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- Research Unit in Genetics and Molecular Biology—UPGEM, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto—FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil; (L.P.S.); (M.M.U.C.-N.); (P.M.B.-C.); (E.C.P.)
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Long noncoding RNA TRPM2-AS acts as a microRNA sponge of miR-612 to promote gastric cancer progression and radioresistance. Oncogenesis 2020; 9:29. [PMID: 32123162 PMCID: PMC7052141 DOI: 10.1038/s41389-020-0215-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as important regulators of tumorigenesis and are frequently dysregulated in cancers. Here, we identify a critical lncRNA TRPM2-AS which is aberrantly expressed in gastric cancer (GC) tissues by screening The Cancer Genome Atlas Program(TCGA) database of GC cohort, and its upregulation is clinically associated with advanced pathologic stages and poor prognosis in GC patients. Silencing TRPM2-AS inhibits the proliferation, metastasis and radioresistance of GC cell whereas ectopic expression of TRPM2-AS significantly improves the progression of GC cell in multiple experiments. Mechanistically, TRPM2-AS serves as a microRNA sponge or a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) for tumor suppressive microRNA miR-612 and consequently modulates the derepression of IGF2BP1 and FOXM1. Moreover, induced upregulation of IGF2BP1 subsequently increases the expression of c-Myc and promotes GC cell progression. Meanwhile, TRPM2-AS promotes the radioreistance of GC cell through enhancing the expression of FOXM1 as well. Thus, our findings support a new regulatory axis between TRPM2-AS, miR-612, IGF2BP1, or FOXM1 which serve as crucial effectors in GC tumorigenesis and malignant development, suggesting a promising therapeutic and diagnostic direction for GC.
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Liu DL, Lu LL, Dong LL, Liu Y, Bian XY, Lian BF, Xie L, Wen D, Gao DM, Ke AW, Fan J, Wu WZ. miR-17-5p and miR-20a-5p suppress postoperative metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma via blocking HGF/ERBB3-NF-κB positive feedback loop. Theranostics 2020; 10:3668-3683. [PMID: 32206115 PMCID: PMC7069088 DOI: 10.7150/thno.41365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Dysregulation of microRNA (miRNA) is a frequent event in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but little is known whether it is a bystander or an actual player on residual HCC metastasis during liver microenvironment remodeling initiated by hepatectomy. Methods: The differently expressed miRNAs and mRNAs were identified from RNA-seq data. Western blot, qRT-PCR, fluorescence in situ hybridization, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical were used to detect the expression of miRNA and mRNA in cell lines and patient tissues. The biological functions were investigated in vitro and in vivo. Chromatin immunoprecipitation, proximity ligation and luciferase reporter assay were used to explore the specific binding of target genes. The expression of HGF/ERBB3 signaling was detected by Western blot. Results: In this study, HGF induced by hepatectomy was shown to promote metastasis of residual HCC cells. miR-17-5p and miR-20a-5p were confirmed to play inhibitory roles on HCC metastasis. And ERBB3 was found to be the common target of miR-17-5p and miR-20a-5p. HCC cells with lower levels of miR-17-5p and miR-20a-5p or higher level of ERBB3 were often more sensitive to response HGF stimuli and to facilitate metastatic colonization both in vitro and in vivo experimental systems. Furthermore, HGF reinforced ERBB3 expression by NF-κB transcriptional activity in a positive feedback loop. Of particular importance, HCC patients with lower levels of miR-17-5p and miR-20a-5p or higher level of ERBB3 had significantly shorter OS and PFS survivals after surgical resection. Conclusion: miR-17-5p and miR-20a-5p could suppress postoperative metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma via blocking HGF/ERBB3-NF-κB positive feedback loop and offer a new probable strategy for metastasis prevention after HCC resection.
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Wei S, Peng L, Yang J, Sang H, Jin D, Li X, Chen M, Zhang W, Dang Y, Zhang G. Exosomal transfer of miR-15b-3p enhances tumorigenesis and malignant transformation through the DYNLT1/Caspase-3/Caspase-9 signaling pathway in gastric cancer. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2020; 39:32. [PMID: 32039741 PMCID: PMC7011526 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-019-1511-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Background Exosomes are essential for tumor growth, metastasis, and are used as novel signaling molecules in targeted therapies. Therefore, exosomal miRNAs can be used in new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches due to their involvement in the development of cancers. However, the detailed biological function, potential molecular mechanism and clinical application of exo-miR-15b-3p in gastric cancer (GC) remains unclear. Methods miR-15b-3p mRNA levels in tissues, serum, cells and exosomes were analyzed using qRT-PCR assays. qRT-PCR, immunohistochemical and western blotting analyses were utilized for the determination of DYNLT1 expression. The interrelationship connecting miR-15b-3p with DYNLT1 was verified using Dual-luciferase report, western blotting and qRT-PCR assays. Fluorescent PKH-26 or GFP-Lv-CD63 labeled exosomes, as well as Cy3-miR-15b-3p, were utilized to determine the efficacy of the transfer of exo-miR-15b-3p between BGC-823 and recipient cells. Several in vitro assays and xenograft tumor models were conducted to determine exo-miR-15b-3p impact on GC progression. Results This is the first study to confirm high miR-15b-3p expression in GC cell lines, tissues and serum. Exosomes obtained from 108 GC patient serum samples and GC cell-conditioned medium were found to show upregulation of exo-miR-15b-3p, with the area under the ROC curve (AUC) being 0.820 [0.763–0.876], which is superior to the AUC of tissues and serum miR-15b-3p (0.674 [0.600–0.748] and 0.642 [0.499–0.786], respectively). In addition, high exo-miR-15b-3p expression in serum was found to accurately predict worse overall survival. SGC-7901 and GES-1 cells are capable of internalizing BGC-823 cell-derived exosomes, allowing the transfer of miR-15b-3p. Migration, invasion, proliferation and inhibition of apoptosis in vitro and in vivo were enhanced by exo-miR-15b-3p, by restraining DYNLT1, Cleaved Caspase-9 and Caspase-3 expression. Conclusions This study identified a previously unknown regulatory pathway, exo-miR-15b-3p/DYNLT1/Caspase-3/Caspase-9, which promotes GC development and GES-1 cell malignant transformation. Therefore, serum exo-miR-15b-3p may be a potential GC diagnosis and prognosis biomarker, which can be used in precise targeted GC therapy.
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- Shuchun Wei
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Liu Y, Lu LL, Wen D, Liu DL, Dong LL, Gao DM, Bian XY, Zhou J, Fan J, Wu WZ. MiR-612 regulates invadopodia of hepatocellular carcinoma by HADHA-mediated lipid reprogramming. J Hematol Oncol 2020; 13:12. [PMID: 32033570 PMCID: PMC7006096 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-019-0841-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background MicroRNA-612 (miR-612) has been proven to suppress EMT, stemness, and tumor metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) via PI3K/AKT2 and Sp1/Nanog signaling. However, its biological roles on HCC progression are far from elucidated. Methods We found direct downstream target of miR-612, hadha by RNA immunoprecipitation and sequencing. To explore its biological characteristic, potential molecular mechanism, and clinical relevance in HCC patients, we performed several in-vitro and in-vivo models, as well as human tissue chip. Results Ectopic expression of miR-612 could partially reverse the level of HADHA, then suppress function of pseudopods, and diminish metastatic and invasive potential of HCC by lipid reprogramming. In detail, miR-612 might reduce invadopodia formation via HADHA-mediated cell membrane cholesterol alteration and accompanied with the inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin regulated EMT occurrence. Our results showed that the maximum oxygen consumption rates (OCR) of HCCLM3miR-612-OE and HCCLM3hadha-KD cells were decreased nearly by 40% and 60% of their counterparts (p < 0.05). The levels of acetyl CoA were significantly decreased, about 1/3 (p > 0.05) or 1/2 (p < 0.05) of their controls, in exogenous miR-612 or hadha-shRNA transfected HCCLM3 cell lines. Besides, overexpression of hadha cell lines had a high expression level of total cholesterol, especially 27-hydroxycholesterol (p < 0.005). SREBP2 protein expression level as well as its downstream targets, HMGCS1, HMGCR, MVD, SQLE were all deregulated by HADHA. Meanwhile, the ATP levels were reduced to 1/2 and 1/4 in HCCLM3miR-612-OE (p < 0.05) and HCCLM3hadha-KD (p < 0.01) respectively. Moreover, patients with low miR-612 levels and high HADHA levels had a poor prognosis with shorter overall survival. Conclusion miR-612 can suppress the formation of invadopodia, EMT, and HCC metastasis and by HADHA-mediated lipid programming, which may provide a new insight of miR-612 on tumor metastasis and progression.
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- Yang Liu
- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Department of Oral Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.,Department of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China. .,Department of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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de Oliveira ARCP, Castanhole-Nunes MMU, Biselli-Chicote PM, Pavarino ÉC, da Silva RDCMA, da Silva RF, Goloni-Bertollo EM. Differential expression of angiogenesis-related miRNAs and VEGFA in cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Arch Med Sci 2020; 16:1150-1157. [PMID: 32864004 PMCID: PMC7444729 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2020.97967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a heterogeneous liver disease, the last stage of liver fibrosis, and the major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Our study aimed to evaluate the expression of microRNAs and the endothelial vascular growth factor (VEGFA) gene in LC and HCC. MATERIAL AND METHODS The sample group consisted of 46 tissue samples: 21 of LC, 15 of HCC, and 10 of non-tumoural and non-cirrhotic liver tissue (control group). MiRNAs were chosen based on a mirDIP prediction database as regulators of the VEGFA gene. Gene expression of VEGF and miRNAs was quantified by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. VEGFA protein expression was evaluated by ELISA. RESULTS VEGFA gene expression was significantly overexpressed in LC compared to the control group (p < 0.0001). Hsa-miR-206 (p = 0.0313) and hsa-miR-637 (p = 0.0156) were down-expressed in LC. In HCC, hsa-miR-15b (p = 0.0010), hsa-miR-125b (p = 0.0010), hsa-miR-423-3p (p = 0.0010), hsa-miR-424 (p = 0.0313), hsa-miR-494 (p < 0.0001), hsa-miR-497 (p < 0.0001), hsa-miR-612 (p = 0.0078), hsa-miR-637 (p < 0.0001), and hsa-miR-1255b (p = 0.0156) presented down-expression. CONCLUSIONS Overexpression of VEGFA in LC suggests impairment of angiogenesis in this tissue. The differential expression of microRNAs in LC and HCC observed in our study can lead to the evaluation of possible biomarkers for these diseases.
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- André R C P de Oliveira
- Departament of Molecular Biology, UPGEM - Genetics and Molecular Biology Research Unit, São José do Rio Preto Medical School - FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
- Study Group of Liver Tumors - GETF, Hospital de Base - São José do Rio Preto (SP) and Medical School Foundation - FUNFARME - São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Departament of Molecular Biology, UPGEM - Genetics and Molecular Biology Research Unit, São José do Rio Preto Medical School - FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
- Study Group of Liver Tumors - GETF, Hospital de Base - São José do Rio Preto (SP) and Medical School Foundation - FUNFARME - São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Departament of Molecular Biology, UPGEM - Genetics and Molecular Biology Research Unit, São José do Rio Preto Medical School - FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Departament of Molecular Biology, UPGEM - Genetics and Molecular Biology Research Unit, São José do Rio Preto Medical School - FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Study Group of Liver Tumors - GETF, Hospital de Base - São José do Rio Preto (SP) and Medical School Foundation - FUNFARME - São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Study Group of Liver Tumors - GETF, Hospital de Base - São José do Rio Preto (SP) and Medical School Foundation - FUNFARME - São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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- Departament of Molecular Biology, UPGEM - Genetics and Molecular Biology Research Unit, São José do Rio Preto Medical School - FAMERP, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
- Study Group of Liver Tumors - GETF, Hospital de Base - São José do Rio Preto (SP) and Medical School Foundation - FUNFARME - São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
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Weidle UH, Schmid D, Birzele F, Brinkmann U. MicroRNAs Involved in Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Target Candidates, Functionality and Efficacy in Animal Models and Prognostic Relevance. Cancer Genomics Proteomics 2020; 17:1-21. [PMID: 31882547 PMCID: PMC6937123 DOI: 10.21873/cgp.20163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is responsible for the second-leading cancer-related death toll worldwide. Although sorafenib and levantinib as frontline therapy and regorafenib, cabazantinib and ramicurimab have now been approved for second-line therapy, the therapeutic benefit is in the range of only a few months with respect to prolongation of survival. Aggressiveness of HCC is mediated by metastasis. Intrahepatic metastases and distant metastasis to the lungs, lymph nodes, bones, omentum, adrenal gland and brain have been observed. Therefore, the identification of metastasis-related new targets and treatment modalities is of paramount importance. In this review, we focus on metastasis-related microRNAs (miRs) as therapeutic targets for HCC. We describe miRs which mediate or repress HCC metastasis in mouse xenograft models. We discuss 18 metastasis-promoting miRs and 35 metastasis-inhibiting miRs according to the criteria as outlined. Six of the metastasis-promoting miRs (miR-29a, -219-5p, -331-3p, 425-5p, -487a and -1247-3p) are associated with unfavourable clinical prognosis. Another set of six down-regulated miRs (miR-101, -129-3p, -137, -149, -503, and -630) correlate with a worse clinical prognosis. We discuss the corresponding metastasis-related targets as well as their potential as therapeutic modalities for treatment of HCC-related metastasis. A subset of up-regulated miRs -29a, -219-5p and -425-5p and down-regulated miRs -129-3p and -630 were evaluated in orthotopic metastasis-related models which are suitable to mimic HCC-related metastasis. Those miRNAs may represent prioritized targets emerging from our survey.
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- Ulrich H Weidle
- Large Molecule Research, Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Roche Innovation Center Munich, Penzberg, Germany
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- Large Molecule Research, Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Roche Innovation Center Munich, Penzberg, Germany
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences, Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Roche Innovation Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Large Molecule Research, Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Roche Innovation Center Munich, Penzberg, Germany
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AL-Eitan LN, Alghamdi MA, Tarkhan AH, Al-Qarqaz FA. Gene Expression Profiling of MicroRNAs in HPV-Induced Warts and Normal Skin. Biomolecules 2019; 9:E757. [PMID: 31766385 PMCID: PMC6995532 DOI: 10.3390/biom9120757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 11/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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: Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common occurrence among the global population, with millions of new cases emerging on an annual basis. Dysregulated microRNA (miRNA) expression is increasingly being identified to play a role in a number of different diseases, especially in the context of high-risk HPV infection. The present study investigated the miRNA expression profiles of warts induced by low-risk HPV. In warts, miR-27b, miR-24-1, miR-3654, miR-647, and miR-1914 were downregulated while miR-612 was upregulated compared to normal skin. Using miRTargetLink Human, experimentally supported evidence was obtained showing that miR-27b targeted the vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGFC) and CAMP-responsive element binding protein 1 (CREB1) genes. The VEGFC and CREB1 genes have been reported to be involved in tumorigenesis and wart formation, respectively. Similarly, the oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 (OLR1) gene, which plays an important role in the humoral immunity of the skin, and the plexin D1 (PLXND1) gene, which is highly expressed in tumor vasculature, were both found to be common targets of miR-27b, miR-1914, and miR-612.
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- Laith N. AL-Eitan
- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan;
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdullah University Hospital Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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Xie X, Xiong G, Wang Q, Ge Y, Cui X. Long non-coding RNA LINC00460 promotes head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell progression by sponging miR-612 to up-regulate AKT2. Am J Transl Res 2019; 11:6326-6340. [PMID: 31737186 PMCID: PMC6834525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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LncRNAs (long noncoding RNAs) have been shown to be potentially critical regulators in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). LncRNA LINC00460 (long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 460), an "oncogene", regulates progression of various tumors. However, the tumorigenic mechanism of LINC00460 on HNSCC is yet to be investigated. In the current study, we discovered that LINC00460 was relatively up-regulated in both HNSCC cancer tissues and cell lines, and predicted a poor prognosis in HNSCC patients. Gain- and loss-of functional studies established that over-expression of LINC00460 promoted cell proliferation, invasion and migration of HNSCC cells in vitro, while the promotion abilities were suppressed via knockdown of LINC00460. Our results identified miR-612 as a novel target of LINC00460, whose expression suggested a negative correlation with LINC00460 in HNSCC tissues and cell lines. LINC00460 increased the expression of serine/threonine kinase AKT2 via sponging miR-612. Rescue experiments indicated that LINC00460 could promote HNSCC progression partially through inhibition of miR-612. Subcutaneous xenotransplanted tumor model confirmed that interference of LINC00460 suppressed in vivo tumorigenic ability of HNSCC via down-regulation of AKT2. In conclusion, our findings clarified the biologic significance of LINC00460/miR-612/AKT2 axis in HNSCC progression and provided novel evidence that LINC00460 may be a new potential therapeutic target for HNSCC.
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- Xiaoxing Xie
- Department of Otolaryngology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang ProvinceHangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhejiang Cancer HospialHangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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Pan TJ, Li LX, Zhang JW, Yang ZS, Shi DM, Yang YK, Wu WZ. Antimetastatic Effect of Fucoidan-Sargassum against Liver Cancer Cell Invadopodia Formation via Targeting Integrin αVβ3 and Mediating αVβ3/Src/E2F1 Signaling. J Cancer 2019; 10:4777-4792. [PMID: 31598149 PMCID: PMC6775528 DOI: 10.7150/jca.26740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: Fucoidan is a fucose-enriched, sulfated polysaccharide found in brown algae; in recent years, this polysaccharide has been found to exert several biological effects, including antitumor effects, such as antiproliferation, activating apoptosis, and anti-angiogenesis of cancer cells. However, the antimetastatic effect of fucoidan and the related targeting receptors remain unknown. In the present study, we examined the inhibition of invadopodia formation and underlying mechanism of fucoidan on human liver cancer cells. Methods: We used 98% purified fucoidan from Sargassum species to treat the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells SMMC-7721, Huh7 and HCCLM3 in vitro and the HCCLM3 cell line in vivo. The HCC cells were cultured with various concentrations of Fucoidan-Sargassum (0-30 mg/mL). Migration, invasion and wound healing assays were performed to determine the antimetastatic effect of fucoidan on the HCC cells. Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence staining were conducted to determine the expression levels of invadopodia formation-regulating proteins and the targeting membrane receptor proteins. Results: Fucoidan-Sargassum inhibited the migration and invasion of HCC SMMC-7721, Huh7 and HCCLM3 cells in a dose-dependent manner. In the HCCLM3 cells, Fucoidan-Sargassum also decreased the expression levels of invadopodia-related proteins including Src, Cortactin, N-WASP, ARP3, CDC42, MMP2, MT1-MMP, and the targeting receptors integrin αV and β3 in a dose-dependent manner. Fucoidan-Sargassum also increased the levels of endoplasmic reticulum-related proteins, including GRP78, IRE1, SPARC, and the type IV collagen receptor proteins integrin α1 and β1. In vivo, Fucoidan-Sargassum reduced the size of liver tumors and decreased the number of lung metastatic foci in nude mice with hepatocellular carcinoma xenografts. Conclusion: These findings indicate that Fucoidan-Sargassum has an antimetastatic effect on SMMC-7721, Huh7 and HCCLM3 liver cancer cells, and the underlying mechanism involves targeting ITGαVβ3 and mediating the ITGαVβ3/SRC/E2F1 signaling pathway. These results suggest that Fucoidan-Sargassum may be a promising therapeutic antimetastatic compound in the development of a metastasis-preventive drug for treating liver cancer.
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- Ting-Jia Pan
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Rd, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Rd, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Rd, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Rd, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, China
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Karimi Roshan M, Soltani A, Soleimani A, Rezaie Kahkhaie K, Afshari AR, Soukhtanloo M. Role of AKT and mTOR signaling pathways in the induction of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process. Biochimie 2019; 165:229-234. [PMID: 31401189 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2019.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a critical process in the development of many tissues and organs in multicellular organisms that its important role in the pathogenesis of metastasis and tumor cell migration has been firmly established. Decreased adhesive capacity, cytoskeletal reorganization, and increased mobility are hallmarks of the EMT. Several molecular mechanisms promote EMT, Including regulation of the levels of specific cell-surface proteins, ECM-degrading enzymes, and altering the expression of certain transcription factors and microRNAs. EMT process is modulated through multiple signaling pathways including the AKT/mTOR pathway. AKT is a key component in numerous processes which was recently shown to regulate the EMT through suppression of the expression of E-cadherin via EMT transcription factors. On the other hand, mTOR complexes can also regulate the EMT through the regulation of cell's actin cytoskeleton by altering the PKC phosphorylation state and direct phosphorylation and activation of Akt. Here we review the effect of AKT and mTOR on EMT and consequently metastasis and cell motility.
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- Mostafa Karimi Roshan
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran; Medical Plants Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Li J, Zhang Z, Chen F, Hu T, Peng W, Gu Q, Sun Y. The Diverse Oncogenic and Tumor Suppressor Roles of microRNA-105 in Cancer. Front Oncol 2019; 9:518. [PMID: 31281797 PMCID: PMC6595394 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding small RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional/translational level. They act a considerable role not only in the normal progress of development but also in aberrant human diseases, including malignancy. With accumulating proofs of miR-105, the complex role of miR-105 during cancer initiation and progression is gradually emerging. miR-105 acts as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis or as an oncogene by promoting tumor initiation and invasion, depending on particular tumor contexts and base-pairing genes. In this review, we emphasize the characteristics of miR-105 in cancer to elucidate various deadly tumors and discuss transcriptional regulations that may explain fluctuations in miR-105 expression. This review may provide new ideas for applying miR-105 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker.
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- Jie Li
- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Wang M, Wang Z, Zhu X, Guan S, Liu Z. NFKB1-miR-612-FAIM2 pathway regulates tumorigenesis in neurofibromatosis type 1. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2019; 55:491-500. [PMID: 31197610 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-019-00370-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) is a carcinoma mainly featured by malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Dysregulated microRNAs (miRNAs) play decisive roles in tumor initiation and development. Our study sought for the possible roles of miR-612 in NF1. RT-qPCR estimated the expression of nuclear factor kappa B subunit 1 (NFKB1), miR-612, and Fas apoptotic inhibitory molecule 2 (FAIM2) in NF1, separately. Cell proliferation and migration were detected by CCK-8 and transwell experiments. Cell apoptosis was measured via flow cytometry and detection of the expression and activity of caspase 3/8/9. Luciferase reporter, ChIP, and RIP assays testified the interplay between studied genes. Rescue and in vivo assays affirmed the whole mechanism of miR-612 in NF1. We indicated that miR-612 was significantly low in tumor tissues and cells. Mechanism experiments confirmed that miR-612 promotion repressed cell proliferation and migration, and induced cell apoptosis. Besides, NFKB1-regulated miR-612 targeted FAIM2. Spearman's correlation analysis validated the correlation between each two genes. Finally, rescue and in vivo assays affirmed that miR-612 targeted FAIM2 to regulate cellular activities of NF1. The current investigation uncovered the molecular mechanism underlying miR-612 in NF1, establishing miR-612 as a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of NF1 patients.
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- Meng Wang
- Hand and Foot Surgical Center, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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- Hand and Foot Surgical Center, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Hand and Foot Surgical Center, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Hand and Foot Surgical Center, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Hand and Foot Surgical Center, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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Kang X, Kong F, Wu S, Liu Q, Yang C, Wu X, Zhang W. microRNA-612 suppresses the malignant development of non-small-cell lung cancer by directly targeting bromodomain-containing protein 4. Onco Targets Ther 2019; 12:4167-4179. [PMID: 31213835 PMCID: PMC6549771 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s204004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background: Aberrant expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been reported. Dysregulation of miRNAs exerts tumor-suppressing or tumor-promoting actions on the pathology and biological behaviors of NSCLC. miR-612 is associated with many types of human cancer; however, the expression, potential roles, and regulatory mechanisms of miR-612 in NSCLC remain unclear. Material and methods: Here, the expression level of miR-612 in NSCLC tissue specimens and a panel of cell lines were evaluated by RT-qPCR. Cell-Counting Kit 8, flow cytometry, Transwell migration and invasion, and in vivo tumor growth assays were performed to determine the functional role of miR-612 in malignant phenotypes of NSCLC cells. The molecular mechanism underlying the tumor-suppressive roles of miR-612 in NSCLC was investigated. Results: miR-612 was expressed at low levels in NSCLC, and low miR-612 expression was significantly correlated with TNM stage and lymph node metastasis. NSCLC patients with low miR-612 expression had shorter overall survival rate than those with high levels. Exogenous miR-612 expression decreased proliferation, migration, and invasion, and promoted apoptosis of NSCLC cells in vitro. miR-612 upregulation hindered NSCLC tumor growth in vivo. Bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4) was confirmed as a direct target gene of miR-612 in NSCLC cells. BRD4 was obviously overexpressed in human NSCLC tissues and inverse correlated with miR-612 expression. Inhibition of BRD4 expression simulated the tumor-suppressive functions of miR-612 overexpression in NSCLC cells. Reintroduction of miR-612 expression abrogated the miR-612-mediated suppressive effects on NSCLC cells. BRD4 upregulation inhibited activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway in NSCLC cells in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion: This study supports the first evidence that miR-612 exerts tumor-suppressive roles in the aggressive behaviors of NSCLC cells in vitro and in vivo through direct targeting BRD4 and deactivating the PI3K/Akt pathway. Thus, miR-612 might be a promising target for anticancer therapies in patients with NSCLC.
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- Xiaowen Kang
- Department of Respiration, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiration, General Hospital of Daqing Oil Field, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiration, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiration, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiration, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150000, People's Republic of China
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Zhao J, Wang H, Dong L, Sun S, Li L. miRNA-20b inhibits cerebral ischemia-induced inflammation through targeting NLRP3. Int J Mol Med 2018; 43:1167-1178. [PMID: 30628668 PMCID: PMC6365032 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2018.4043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The present study was designed to investigate the role of microRNA (miRNA)-20b in the inflammatory response during cerebral ischemia and the underlying mechanism following cerebral ischemia. A reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay was used to measure the expression of miRNA-20b, and tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-18 and IL-1β levels were measured using ELISA. In addition, the protein expression levels of NOD-like receptor pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), caspase-1, IL-1β and IL-18 were determined by western blot analysis. It was determined that the expression of miRNA-20b during cerebral ischemia was increased compared with the control group. The overexpression of miRNA-20b increased the levels of IL-1β and IL-18 in the cerebral ischemia group through activation of the NLRP3 signaling pathway. Conversely, the downregulation of miRNA-20b suppressed IL-1β and IL-18 levels in cerebral ischemia via suppression of the NLRP3 signaling pathway. Additionally, the overexpression of miRNA-20b increased the levels of adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cerebral ischemia group, which were decreased following the downregulation of miRNA-20b. The inhibition of NLRP3 decreased the pro-inflammatory effects of miRNA-20b in cerebral ischemia. Suppression of ATP decreases the pro-inflammatory effects of miRNA-20b in cerebral ischemia. Suppression of ROS also decreases the pro-inflammatory effects of miRNA-20b in cerebral ischemia. Collectively, the present study provided novel insight into the role of miRNA-20b upregulation in the promotion of inflammation following cerebral infarction, suggesting that the miRNA-20b/NLRP3 axis may be a putative therapeutic target in cerebral ischemia.
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- Jingru Zhao
- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, P.R. China
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Zhang X, Xu X, Ge G, Zang X, Shao M, Zou S, Zhang Y, Mao Z, Zhang J, Mao F, Qian H, Xu W. miR‑498 inhibits the growth and metastasis of liver cancer by targeting ZEB2. Oncol Rep 2018; 41:1638-1648. [PMID: 30592286 PMCID: PMC6365765 DOI: 10.3892/or.2018.6948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play critical roles in the growth, metastasis and therapeutic resistance of liver cancer. Accumulating evidence suggests that miR-498 is aberrantly expressed in several human malignancies. However, the role and underlying mechanism of miR-498 in liver cancer remain unclear. In the present study, we investigated the potential roles and clinical value of miR-498 in liver cancer. We found that the miR-498 expression level was significantly lower in liver cancer patient tissues than that in healthy control tissues. The expression of miR-498 was also decreased in liver cancer cell lines compared to that noted in a normal human normal liver cell line. miR-498 overexpression markedly inhibited liver cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion. miR-498 overexpression induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis while it suppressed epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in liver cancer cells. Bioinformatic analysis and luciferase reporter assay further identified zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2 (ZEB2) as a novel target of miR-498. Furthermore, ZEB2 knockdown recapitulated the inhibitory effects of miR-498 overexpression in liver cancer cells. ZEB2 overexpression rescued the inhibition of liver cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by miR-498, indicating that ZEB2 acts as a downstream effector of miR-498 in liver cancer cells. Thus, we demonstrated that miR-498 suppresses the growth and metastasis of liver cancer cells, partly at least, by directly targeting ZEB2, suggesting that miR-498 may serve as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis and therapy of liver cancer.
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- Xu Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Liver Disease and Cancer Institute, The Affiliated Zhenjiang Third Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212021, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Liver Disease and Cancer Institute, The Affiliated Zhenjiang Third Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212021, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P.R. China
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Yang X, Qu S, Wang L, Zhang H, Yang Z, Wang J, Dai B, Tao K, Shang R, Liu Z, Li X, Zhang Z, Xia C, Ma B, Liu W, Li H, Dou K. PTBP3 splicing factor promotes hepatocellular carcinoma by destroying the splicing balance of NEAT1 and pre-miR-612. Oncogene 2018; 37:6399-6413. [PMID: 30068940 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-018-0416-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2017] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nuclear-enriched RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are mainly involved in transcriptional regulation, which is a critical checkpoint to tune gene diversity and expression levels. We analyzed nuclear RBPs in human HCC tissues and matched normal control tissues. Based on the gene expression levels, PTBP3 was identified as top-ranked in the nuclei of HCC cells. HCC cell lines then were transfected with siRNAs or lentiviral vectors. PTBP3 promoted HCC cell proliferation and metastasis both in vitro and in vivo. RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and qRT-PCR assays verified that PTBP3 protein recruited abundant lnc-NEAT1 splicing variants (NEAT1_1 and NEAT1_2) and pre-miR-612 (precursor of miR-612) in the nucleus. NEAT1_1, NEAT1_2 and miR-612 expression levels were determined by PTBP3. Correlational analyses revealed that PTBP3 was positively correlated with NEAT1, but it was inversely correlated with miR-612 in HCC. The P53/CCND1 and AKT2/EMT pathways were determined by NEAT1 and miR-612 respectively in HCC. The PTBP3high and NEAT1high/miR-612low patients had a shorter overall survival. Therefore, nuclear-enriched RBP, PTBP3, promotes HCC cell malignant growth and metastasis by regulating the balance of splicing variants (NEAT1_1, NEAT1_2 and miR-612) in HCC.
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- Xisheng Yang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Section of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Xijing Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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miR-296-5p suppresses EMT of hepatocellular carcinoma via attenuating NRG1/ERBB2/ERBB3 signaling. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2018; 37:294. [PMID: 30486894 PMCID: PMC6264612 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-018-0957-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Accumulation of evidence indicates that miRNAs have crucial roles in the regulation of EMT-associated properties, such as proliferation, migration and invasion. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not entirely illustrated. Here, we investigated the role of miR-296-5p in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. METHODS In vitro cell morphology, proliferation, migration and invasion were compared between HCC cell lines with up- or down-regulation of miR-296-5p. Immunofluorescence and Western blot immunofluorescence assays were used to detect the expression of EMT markers. Bioinformatics programs, luciferase reporter assay and rescue experiments were used to validate the downstream targets of miR-296-5p. Xenograft nude mouse models were established to observe tumor growth and metastasis. Immunohistochemical assays were conducted to study the relationships between miR-296-5p expression and Neuregulin-1 (NRG1)/EMT markers in human HCC samples and mice. RESULTS miR-296-5p was prominently downregulated in HCC tissues relative to adjacent normal liver tissues and associated with favorable prognosis. Overexpression of miR-296-5p inhibited EMT along with migration and invasion of HCC cells via suppressing NRG1/ERBB2/ERBB3/RAS/MAPK/Fra-2 signaling in vitro. More importantly, miR-296-5p disrupted intrahepatic and pulmonary metastasis in vivo. NRG1, as a direct target of miR-296-5p, mediates downstream biological responses. In HCC tissues from patients and mice, the levels of miR-296-5p and NRG1 also showed an inverse relationship. CONCLUSIONS miR-296-5p inhibited EMT-related metastasis of HCC through NRG1/ERBB2/ERBB3/RAS/MAPK/Fra-2 signaling.
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Paired box 8 suppresses tumor angiogenesis and metastasis in gastric cancer through repression of FOXM1 via induction of microRNA-612. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2018; 37:159. [PMID: 30021604 PMCID: PMC6052629 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-018-0830-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background Paired box 8 (PAX8) has been documented to be downregulated in gastric cancer. However, its biological function in this malignancy is poorly understood. Methods In the present work, we investigated the effects of PAX8 overexpression and knockdown on the aggressive phenotype of gastric cancer cells. We further checked the involvement of forkhead box M1 (FOXM1), a ubiquitously expressed oncogene that can facilitate gastric cancer progression, in the action of PAX8. Results Ectopic expression of PAX8 blocked the migration and invasion of both AGS and SGC-7901 cells, but had no effect on cell proliferation. Conversely, knockdown of PAX8 enhanced gastric cancer cell migration and invasion. PAX8 overexpression inhibited epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and pro-angiogenic activity of gastric cancer cells. Mechanistically, PAX8 overexpression downregulated FOXM1 by stimulating microRNA (miR)-612 expression. Ectopic expression of miR-612 recapitulated the effect of PAX8 overexpression on gastric cancer cells, causing an inhibition of migration, invasion, EMT, and angiogenesis. Knockdown of miR-612 or overexpression of FOXM1 significantly reversed the tumor-suppressive activity of PAX8. In vivo studies further demonstrated that PAX8 overexpression restrained tumor angiogenesis and metastasis in nude mice, which was accompanied by increased expression of miR-612 and decreased expression of FOXM1. Conclusions PAX8 exerts a tumor-suppressive effect against gastric cancer cells, largely through induction of miR-612 and repression of FOXM1. Therefore, restoration of PAX8 expression may offer therapeutic benefits in the treatment of gastric cancer.
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Wu ZH, Lin C, Liu CC, Jiang WW, Huang MZ, Liu X, Guo WJ. MiR-616-3p promotes angiogenesis and EMT in gastric cancer via the PTEN/AKT/mTOR pathway. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2018; 501:1068-1073. [PMID: 29777710 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.05.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Dysregulation of microRNAs has been demonstrated to be involved in a variety of biological events related to cancer, including proliferation, metastasis, angiogenesis and immune escape. MiR-616-3p is located on the chromosome region 12q13.3, however, its potential role and clinical implications in gastric cancer remain poorly understood. The current study aimed to investigate the potential role of miR-616-3p in gastric cancer. The results showed that miR-616-3p was up-regulated in cancer tissues. Higher expression of miR-616-3p in tumor tissues also predicted poor prognosis. Furthermore, loss- and gain-of-function in vitro revealed that miR-616-3p promoted angiogenesis and EMT in gastric cancer cells. Mechanistically, further analysis demonstrated that the effects of miR-616-3p on metastasis and angiogenesis occurred through the down-regulation of PTEN, a direct target of miR-616-3p. We propose that the restoration of PTEN expression may block miR-616-3p-induced EMT and angiogenesis. Collectively, our findings suggest that the miR-616-3p-PTEN signaling axis might be a potential therapeutic target for gastric cancer.
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- Zhen-Hua Wu
- Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang, 310022, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Gastric Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China; Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Xu QG, Yu J, Guo XG, Hou GJ, Yuan SX, Yang Y, Yang Y, Liu H, Pan ZY, Yang F, Gu FM, Zhou WP. IL-17A promotes the invasion-metastasis cascade via the AKT pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma. Mol Oncol 2018; 12:936-952. [PMID: 29689643 PMCID: PMC5983223 DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.12306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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We previously demonstrated that interleukin‐17A (IL‐17A) is associated with the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, its role in the invasion–metastasis cascade of HCC and the efficacy of IL‐17A‐targeting therapeutics in HCC remain largely unknown. In this study, we found that IL‐17A promoted intrahepatic and pulmonary metastasesis of HCC cells in an orthotopic implant model. Moreover, our results showed that IL‐17A induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) and promoted HCC cell colonization in vitro and in vivo, and the role of IL‐17A in invasion–metastasis was dependent on activation of the AKT pathway. Remarkably, combined therapy using both secukinumab and sorafenib has better inhibition on tumour growth and metastasis compared to sorafenib monotherapy. Additionally, the combination of intratumoral IL‐17A+ cells and E‐cadherin predicted the outcome of patients with HCC at an early stage after hepatectomy based on tissue microarray and immunohistochemistry. In conclusion, our studies reveal that IL‐17A induces early EMT and promotes late colonization of HCC metastasis by activating AKT signalling. Secukinumab is a promising candidate for clinical development in combination with sorafenib for the management of HCC.
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- Qing-Guo Xu
- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Signaling Regulation and Targeting Therapy of Liver Cancer (SMMU), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary Tumor Biology (EHBH), China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Department of Medical Genetics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Signaling Regulation and Targeting Therapy of Liver Cancer (SMMU), Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary Tumor Biology (EHBH), China
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Wang WM, Xu Y, Wang YH, Sun HX, Sun YF, He YF, Zhu QF, Hu B, Zhang X, Xia JL, Qiu SJ, Zhou J, Yang XR, Fan J. HOXB7 promotes tumor progression via bFGF-induced activation of MAPK/ERK pathway and indicated poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma. Oncotarget 2018; 8:47121-47135. [PMID: 28454092 PMCID: PMC5564549 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.17004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The homeobox-containing gene HOXB7 plays an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of many cancers, yet its role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains unclear. This study comprehensively analyzed the expression and clinical significance of HOXB7 in HCC and explored its potential mechanism in tumor progression. We found HOXB7 was highly expressed in HCC cell lines with highly metastatic potential and cancerous tissues from patients with tumor recurrence. The abilities of proliferation, migration, and invasion were notably decreased by depletion of HOXB7, and were enhanced by its enforced expression in vitro. HOXB7 expression was positively correlated with tumor progression and lung metastasis in vivo. The gene microarray data implied that HOXB7 affects biological functions of HCC cells through MAPK/ERK pathway activation. Further study confirmed that the effect of HOXB7 in activating MAPK/ERK pathway via induction of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) secretion, and the inhibition of bFGF secretion could abolish MAPK/ERK pathway activation after ectopic expression of HOXB7. Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments and luciferase reporter assays confirmed that HOXB7 promoted bFGF secretion via binding its promoter directly. Furthermore, the clinical significance of HOXB7 expression was confirmed using tissue microarrays containing 394 HCC tissue specimens. Patients with high HOXB7 expression showed shorter survival times and higher recurrence rates, and HOXB7 was an independent indicator for survival and recurrence. Overall, HOXB7 promotes HCC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion through the bFGF-induced MAPK/ERK pathway activation. It might be a novel prognostic factor in HCC and a promising therapeutic target for tumor metastasis and recurrence.
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- Wei-Min Wang
- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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Noncoding RNAs in liver cancer stem cells: The big impact of little things. Cancer Lett 2018; 418:51-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 12/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Pan Z, Ding Q, Guo Q, Guo Y, Wu L, Wu L, Tang M, Yu H, Zhou F. MORC2, a novel oncogene, is upregulated in liver cancer and contributes to proliferation, metastasis and chemoresistance. Int J Oncol 2018; 53:59-72. [PMID: 29620211 PMCID: PMC5958890 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2018.4333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Microrchidia 2 (MORC2) is important in DNA damage repair and lipogenesis, however, the clinical and functional role of MORC2 in liver cancer remains to be fully elucidated. The aim the present study was to clarify the role of MORC2 in liver cancer. Expression profile analysis, immunohistochemical staining, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis and western blot analysis were performed to evaluate the levels of MORC2 in liver cancer patient specimens and cell lines; subsequently the expression of MORC2 was suppressed or increased in liver cancer cells and the effects of MORC2 on the cancerous transformation of liver cancer cells were examined in vitro and in vivo. MORC2 was upregulated in liver cancer tissues, and the upregulation was associated with certain clinicopathologic features of patients with liver cancer. MORC2 knockdown caused marked inhibition of liver cancer cell proliferation and clonogenicity, whereas the overexpression of MORC2 substantially promoted liver cancer cell proliferation. In addition, the knockdown of MORC2 inhibited the migratory and invasive ability of liver cancer cells, whereas increased migration and invasion rates were observed in cells with ectopic expression of MORC2. In a model of nude mice, the overexpression of MORC2 promoted tumorigenicity and markedly enhanced pulmonary metastasis of liver cancer. Furthermore, MORC2 regulated apoptosis and its expression level had an effect on the sensitivity of liver cancer cells to doxorubicin, 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin. Mechanically, MORC2 modulated the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway, possibly in a p53-dependent manner, and its dysregulation also resulted in the abnormal activation of the Hippo pathway. For the first time, to the best of our knowledge, the present study confirmed that MORC2 was a novel oncogene in liver cancer. These results provide useful insight into the mechanism underlying the tumorigenesis and progression of liver cancer, and offers clues into potential novel liver cancer therapies.
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- Zhihong Pan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Hepatic Disease Institute, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei 430061, P.R. China
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- College of Biotechnology, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guanxi 541004, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors, Hubei Clinical Cancer Study Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Biological Behaviors, Hubei Clinical Cancer Study Center, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, P.R. China
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Cui S, Zhang K, Li C, Chen J, Pan Y, Feng B, Lu L, Zhu Z, Wang R, Chen L. Methylation-associated silencing of microRNA-129-3p promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition, invasion and metastasis of hepatocelluar cancer by targeting Aurora-A. Oncotarget 2018; 7:78009-78028. [PMID: 27793005 PMCID: PMC5363640 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.12870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Metastasis and recurrence has become one major obstacle for further improving the survival of hepatocelluar cancer (HCC) patients. Therefore, it is critical to elucidate the mechanisms involved in HCC metastasis. This study aimed to investigate the roles of microRNA (miR)-129-3p in HCC metastasis and its possible molecular mechanisms. By using microarray analysis to compare levels of different miRNAs in HCC tissues with or without lymph node metastasis (LNM), we showed that HCC tissues with LNM had reduced levels of miR-129-3p, which was related to its promoter hypermethylation and correlated with tumor metastasis, recurrence and poor prognosis. Gain - and loss - of - function assays indicated that re-expression of miR-129-3p could reverse epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and reduce in vitro invasion and in vivo metastasis of HCC cells. Aurora-A, a serine/threonine protein kinase, was identified as a direct target of miR-129-3p. Knockdown of Aurora-A phenocopied the effect of miR-129-3p overexpression on HCC metastasis. In addition, Aurora-A upregulation could partially rescue the effect of miR-129-3p. We further demonstrated that activation of PI3K/Akt and p38-MAPK signalings were involved in miR-129-3p-mediated HCC metastasis. These findings suggest that methylation-mediated miR-129-3p downregulation promotes EMT, in vitro invasion and in vivo metastasis of HCC cells via activation of PI3K/Akt and p38-MAPK signalings partially by targeting Aurora-A. Therefore, miR-129-3p may be a novel prognostic biomarker and potential therapeutic target for HCC.
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- Shiyun Cui
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Liver Disease Center of PLA, The 81th Hospital of PLA, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Hospital Affiliated to the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, PR China
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Non-coding RNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma: molecular functions and pathological implications. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018; 15:137-151. [PMID: 29317776 DOI: 10.1038/nrgastro.2017.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 314] [Impact Index Per Article: 52.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading lethal malignancy worldwide. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying liver carcinogenesis remain poorly understood. Over the past two decades, overwhelming evidence has demonstrated the regulatory roles of different classes of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in liver carcinogenesis related to a number of aetiologies, including HBV, HCV and NAFLD. Among the ncRNAs, microRNAs, which belong to a distinct class of small ncRNAs, have been proven to play a crucial role in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Deregulation of microRNAs has been broadly implicated in the inactivation of tumour-suppressor genes and activation of oncogenes in HCC. Modern high-throughput sequencing analyses have unprecedentedly identified a very large number of non-coding transcripts. Divergent groups of long ncRNAs have been implicated in liver carcinogenesis through interactions with DNA, RNA or proteins. Overall, ncRNAs represent a burgeoning field of cancer research, and we are only beginning to understand the importance and complicity of the ncRNAs in liver carcinogenesis. In this Review, we summarize the common deregulation of small and long ncRNAs in human HCC. We also comprehensively review the pathological roles of ncRNAs in liver carcinogenesis, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and HCC metastasis and discuss the potential applications of ncRNAs as diagnostic tools and therapeutic targets in human HCC.
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Zhu Y, Zhang HL, Wang QY, Chen MJ, Liu LB. Overexpression of microRNA-612 Restrains the Growth, Invasion, and Tumorigenesis of Melanoma Cells by Targeting Espin. Mol Cells 2018; 41:119-126. [PMID: 29385671 PMCID: PMC5824021 DOI: 10.14348/molcells.2018.2235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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microRNA (miR)-612 shows anticancer activity in several types of cancers, yet its function in melanoma is still unclear. This study was undertaken to investigate the expression of miR-612 and its biological relevance in melanoma cell growth, invasion, and tumorigenesis. The expression and prognostic significance of miR-612 in melanoma were examined. The effects of miR-612 overexpression on cell proliferation, colony formation, tumorigenesis, and invasion were determined. Rescue experiments were conducted to identify the functional target gene(s) of miR-612. miR-612 was significantly downregulated in melanoma tissues compared to adjacent normal tissues. Low miR-612 expression was significantly associated with melanoma thickness, lymph node metastasis, and shorter overall, and disease-free survival of patients. Overexpression of miR-612 significantly decreased cell proliferation, colony formation, and invasion of SK-MEL-28 and A375 melanoma cells. In vivo tumorigenic studies confirmed that miR-612 overexpression retarded the growth of A375 xenograft tumors, which was coupled with a decline in the percentage of Ki-67-positive proliferating cells. Mechanistically, miR-612 targeted Espin in melanoma cells. Overexpression of Espin counteracted the suppressive effects of miR-612 on melanoma cell proliferation, invasion, and tumorigenesis. A significant inverse correlation (r = -0.376, P = 0.018) was observed between miR-612 and Espin protein expression in melanoma tissues. In addition, overexpression of miR-612 and knockdown of Espin significantly increased the sensitivity of melanoma cells to doxorubicin. Collectively, miR-612 suppresses the aggressive phenotype of melanoma cells through downregulation of Espin. Delivery of miR-612 may represent a novel therapeutic strategy against melanoma.
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- Ying Zhu
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou,
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou,
China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou,
China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou,
China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou,
China
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Chen J, Wu X, Huang Y, Chen W, Brand RE, Killary AM, Sen S, Frazier ML. Identification of genetic variants predictive of early onset pancreatic cancer through a population science analysis of functional genomic datasets. Oncotarget 2018; 7:56480-56490. [PMID: 27486767 PMCID: PMC5302929 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.10924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Biomarkers are critically needed for the early detection of pancreatic cancer (PC) are urgently needed. Our purpose was to identify a panel of genetic variants that, combined, can predict increased risk for early-onset PC and thereby identify individuals who should begin screening at an early age. Previously, we identified genes using a functional genomic approach that were aberrantly expressed in early pathways to PC tumorigenesis. We now report the discovery of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in these genes associated with early age at diagnosis of PC using a two-phase study design. In silico and bioinformatics tools were used to examine functional relevance of the identified SNPs. Eight SNPs were consistently associated with age at diagnosis in the discovery phase, validation phase and pooled analysis. Further analysis of the joint effects of these 8 SNPs showed that, compared to participants carrying none of these unfavorable genotypes (median age at PC diagnosis 70 years), those carrying 1–2, 3–4, or 5 or more unfavorable genotypes had median ages at diagnosis of 64, 63, and 62 years, respectively (P = 3.0E–04). A gene-dosage effect was observed, with age at diagnosis inversely related to number of unfavorable genotypes (Ptrend = 1.0E–04). Using bioinformatics tools, we found that all of the 8 SNPs were predicted to play functional roles in the disruption of transcription factor and/or enhancer binding sites and most of them were expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) of the target genes. The panel of genetic markers identified may serve as susceptibility markers for earlier PC diagnosis.
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- Jinyun Chen
- Department of Epidemiology The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.,Program in Human and Molecular Genetics, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.,Program in Human and Molecular Genetics, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Translational Molecular Pathology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.,Program in Human and Molecular Genetics, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.,Program in Human and Molecular Genetics, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Texas, USA
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Yang B, Li M, Tang W, Liu W, Zhang S, Chen L, Xia J. Dynamic network biomarker indicates pulmonary metastasis at the tipping point of hepatocellular carcinoma. Nat Commun 2018; 9:678. [PMID: 29445139 PMCID: PMC5813207 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-03024-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Developing predictive biomarkers that can detect the tipping point before metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is critical to prevent further irreversible deterioration. To discover such early-warning signals or biomarkers of pulmonary metastasis in HCC, we analyse time-series gene expression data in spontaneous pulmonary metastasis mice HCCLM3-RFP model with our dynamic network biomarker (DNB) method, and identify CALML3 as a core DNB member. All experimental results of gain-of-function and loss-of-function studies show that CALML3 could indicate metastasis initiation and act as a suppressor of metastasis. We also reveal the biological role of CALML3 in metastasis initiation at a network level, including proximal regulation and cascading influences in dysfunctional pathways. Our further experiments and clinical samples show that DNB with CALML3 reduced pulmonary metastasis in liver cancer. Actually, loss of CALML3 predicts shorter overall and relapse-free survival in postoperative HCC patients, thus providing a prognostic biomarker and therapy target in HCC.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics
- Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism
- Calmodulin/genetics
- Calmodulin/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/genetics
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/surgery
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Disease-Free Survival
- Gene Expression Profiling/methods
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Gene Regulatory Networks
- Hep G2 Cells
- Humans
- Liver Neoplasms/genetics
- Liver Neoplasms/metabolism
- Liver Neoplasms/surgery
- Lung Neoplasms/genetics
- Lung Neoplasms/secondary
- Male
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Mice, Nude
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- Prognosis
- Transplantation, Heterologous
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- Biwei Yang
- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Minhang Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University/Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 170 Xinsong Road, Shanghai, 201199, China
- Key Laboratory of Systems Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS Center for Excellence in Animal Evolution and Genetics, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 320 Yueyang Road, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS Center for Excellence in Animal Evolution and Genetics, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 320 Yueyang Road, Shanghai, 200031, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Key Laboratory of Glycoconjugate Research Ministry of Public Health, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, 130 Dong'an Road, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS Center for Excellence in Animal Evolution and Genetics, Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 320 Yueyang Road, Shanghai, 200031, China.
- School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 100 Haike Road, Shanghai, 201210, China.
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- Minhang Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University/Institute of Fudan-Minhang Academic Health System, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, 170 Xinsong Road, Shanghai, 201199, China.
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Wen D, Liao T, Ma B, Qu N, Shi R, Lu Z, Wang Y, Wei W, Ji Q. Downregulation of CSN6 attenuates papillary thyroid carcinoma progression by reducing Wnt/β-catenin signaling and sensitizes cancer cells to FH535 therapy. Cancer Med 2018; 7:285-296. [PMID: 29341469 PMCID: PMC5806103 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.1272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The incidence of thyroid cancer has increased worldwide at a rate higher than that of any other cancer. CSN6 is overexpressed in many types of cancers, and such expression is linked to oncogenic activity. However, the detailed biological functions of CSN6 in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) have not been well characterized. We investigated CSN6 expression in PTC specimens and cell lines. We used short-hairpin RNA-mediated gene silencing to explore the biological effects of CSN6 depletion in PTC cells. The combined effects of CSN6 silencing and FH535 therapy were assessed in terms of cell viability. The mechanism by which CSN6 regulated β-catenin expression was also analyzed. CSN6 levels were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (mRNA), Western blotting, and immunochemistry (protein). The CCK-8 and migration assays and orthotopic xenograft transplantation were used to investigate the biological effects of CSN6. We assessed the combined effects of CSN6 silencing and FH535 on cell viability in vitro. We also analyzed the relationship between the CSN6 level and clinical pathological status. CSN6 was overexpressed in human PTCs, and loss of CSN6 attenuated tumor proliferation and migration both in vitro and in vivo. CSN6 stabilized β-catenin and facilitated the epidermal-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in PTC cells. CSN6 positively regulated β-catenin expression in a β-Trcp-dependent manner and triggered expression of several EMT-related genes regulated by β-catenin. CSN6 silencing sensitized PTC cells to FH535 therapy via downregulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Finally, in PTC patients, the level of CSN6 was significantly (inversely) correlated with tumor size, the presence of multifocal lesions, and TNM stage. CSN6 overexpression in PTC is a strong indicator of enhanced tumor aggressiveness. CSN6 promotes PTC progression by inducing the EMT. CSN6 knockdown sensitizes PTC cells to FH535 therapy via downregulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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MESH Headings
- Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/genetics
- Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing/metabolism
- Animals
- Apoptosis
- Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics
- Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism
- COP9 Signalosome Complex/genetics
- COP9 Signalosome Complex/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Papillary/drug therapy
- Carcinoma, Papillary/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Papillary/secondary
- Cell Adhesion
- Cell Movement
- Cell Proliferation
- Disease Progression
- Drug Resistance, Neoplasm
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic/drug effects
- Humans
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Mice, Nude
- Middle Aged
- Prognosis
- Sulfonamides/pharmacology
- Thyroid Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Thyroid Neoplasms/metabolism
- Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
- Wnt1 Protein/genetics
- Wnt1 Protein/metabolism
- Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
- beta Catenin/genetics
- beta Catenin/metabolism
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Affiliation(s)
- Duo Wen
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Tian Liao
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Ben Ma
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Ning Qu
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Rong‐Liang Shi
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Zhong‐Wu Lu
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Yu‐Long Wang
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Wen‐Jun Wei
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
| | - Qing‐Hai Ji
- Department of Head and Neck SurgeryFudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterShanghai200032China
- Department of OncologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghai200032China
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