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Sun J, Xu H, Lei Z, Li Z, Zhu H, Deng Z, Yu X, Jin X, Yang Z. The lncRNA CASC2 Modulates Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Sensitivity and Resistance to TRAIL Through Apoptotic and Non-Apoptotic Signaling. Front Oncol 2022; 11:726622. [PMID: 35145900 PMCID: PMC8823509 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.726622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The immune cytokine tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) has been widely concerned as a tumor therapy because of its ability of selective triggering cancer cell apoptosis; nevertheless, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) exhibits acquired resistance to TRAIL-induced apoptosis. In the present study, tumor-suppressive lncRNA cancer susceptibility candidate 2 (CASC2) was downregulated in HCC tissues and cell lines; HCC patients with lower CASC2 expression predicted a shorter overall survival rate. In vitro, CASC2 overexpression dramatically repressed HCC cell proliferation and inhibited cell apoptosis; in vivo, CASC2 overexpression inhibited subcutaneous xenotransplant tumor growth. CASC2 affected the caspase cascades and NF-κB signaling in TRAIL-sensitive [Huh-7 (S) and HCCLM3 (S)] or TRAIL-resistant cell lines [Huh-7 (R) and HCCLM3 (R)] in different ways. In Huh-7 (S) and HCCLM3 (S) cells, CASC2 affected cell apoptosis through the miR-24/caspase-8 and miR-221/caspase-3 axes and the caspase cascades. miR-18a directly targeted CASC2 and RIPK1. In Huh-7 (R) and HCCLM3 (R) cells, CASC2 affected cell proliferation through the miR-18a/RIPK1 axis and the NF-κB signaling. RELA bound to CASC2 promoter region and inhibited CASC2 transcription. In conclusion, CASC2 affects cell growth mainly via the miR-24/caspase-8 and miR-221/caspase-3 axes in TRAIL-sensitive HCC cells; while in TRAIL-resistant HCC cells, CASC2 affects cell growth mainly via miR-18a/RIPK1 axis and the NF-κB signaling. These outcomes foreboded that CASC2 could be a novel therapeutic target for further study of HCC-related diseases.
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- Jichun Sun
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoxin Jin, ; Zhi Yang,
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- Department of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoxin Jin, ; Zhi Yang,
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Shafabakhsh R, Arianfar F, Vosough M, Mirzaei HR, Mahjoubin-Tehran M, Khanbabaei H, Kowsari H, Shojaie L, Azar MEF, Hamblin MR, Mirzaei H. Autophagy and gastrointestinal cancers: the behind the scenes role of long non-coding RNAs in initiation, progression, and treatment resistance. Cancer Gene Ther 2021; 28:1229-1255. [PMID: 33432087 DOI: 10.1038/s41417-020-00272-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers comprise a heterogeneous group of complex disorders that affect different organs, including esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, liver, biliary tract, pancreas, small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. Recently, an explosion in nucleic acid-based technologies has led to the discovery of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that have been found to possess unique regulatory functions. This class of RNAs is >200 nucleotides in length, and is characterized by their lack of protein coding. LncRNAs exert regulatory effects in GI cancer development by affecting different functions such as the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells, apoptosis, glycolysis and angiogenesis. Over the past few decades, considerable evidence has revealed the important role of autophagy in both GI cancer progression and suppression. In addition, recent studies have confirmed a significant correlation between lncRNAs and the regulation of autophagy. In this review, we summarize how lncRNAs play a behind the scenes role in the pathogenesis of GI cancers through regulation of autophagy.
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- Rana Shafabakhsh
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, 1665659911, Iran
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- Department of Medical Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Liver Diseases, Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa.
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Shi Y, Liu JB, Deng J, Zou DZ, Wu JJ, Cao YH, Yin J, Ma YS, Da F, Li W. The role of ceRNA-mediated diagnosis and therapy in hepatocellular carcinoma. Hereditas 2021; 158:44. [PMID: 34758879 PMCID: PMC8582193 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-021-00208-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide due to its high degree of malignancy, high incidence, and low survival rate. However, the underlying mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis remain unclear. Long non coding RNA (lncRNA) has been shown as a novel type of RNA. lncRNA by acting as ceRNA can participate in various biological processes of HCC cells, such as tumor cell proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis and drug resistance by regulating downstream target gene expression and cancer-related signaling pathways. Meanwhile, lncRNA can predict the efficacy of treatment strategies for HCC and serve as a potential target for the diagnosis and treatment of HCC. Therefore, lncRNA serving as ceRNA may become a vital candidate biomarker for clinical diagnosis and treatment. In this review, the epidemiology of HCC, including morbidity, mortality, regional distribution, risk factors, and current treatment advances, was briefly discussed, and some biological functions of lncRNA in HCC were summarized with emphasis on the molecular mechanism and clinical application of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA regulatory network in HCC. This paper can contribute to the better understanding of the mechanism of the influence of lncRNA-mediated ceRNA networks (ceRNETs) on HCC and provide directions and strategies for future studies.
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- Yi Shi
- College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, Hunan, China.,Cancer Institute, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226631, China.,National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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- Cancer Institute, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226631, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Longhui County People's Hospital, Longhui, 422200, Hunan, China
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- Nantong Haimen Yuelai Health Centre, Haimen, 226100, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Nantong Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Nantong, 226019, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Haian people's Hospital, Haian, 226600, Jiangsu, China
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- Cancer Institute, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226631, China.
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- Cancer Institute, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226631, China. .,National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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- College of Life Sciences and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, Hunan, China. .,National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, Hunan, China.
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The Role of Long Non-Coding RNA and microRNA Networks in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Its Tumor Microenvironment. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms221910630. [PMID: 34638971 PMCID: PMC8508708 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common liver malignancy with high morbidity and poor prognosis. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in crucial biological processes of tumorigenesis and progression, and play four major regulatory roles, namely signal, decoy, guide, and scaffold, to regulate gene expression. Through these processes, lncRNAs can target microRNAs (miRNAs) to form lncRNA and miRNA networks, which regulate cancer cell proliferation, metastasis, drug resistance, and the tumor microenvironment. Here, we summarize the multifaceted functions of lncRNA and miRNA networks in the pathogenesis of HCC, the potential use of diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers, and novel therapeutic targets in HCC. This review also highlights the regulatory effects of lncRNA and miRNA networks in the tumor microenvironment of HCC.
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Xu XF, Yang XK, Song Y, Chen BJ, Yu X, Xu T, Chen ZL. Dysregulation of Non-coding RNAs mediates Cisplatin Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and therapeutic strategies. Pharmacol Res 2021; 176:105906. [PMID: 34543740 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fourth major contributor to cancer-related deaths worldwide, and patients mostly have poor prognosis. Although several drugs have been approved for the treatment of HCC, cisplatin (CDDP) is still applied in treatment of HCC as a classical chemotherapeutic drug. Unfortunately, the emergence of CDDP resistance has caused HCC patients to exhibit poor drug response. How to mitigate or even reverse CDDP resistance is an urgent clinical issue to be solved. Because of critical roles in biological functional processes and disease developments, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been extensively studied in HCC in recent years. Importantly, ncRNAs have also been demonstrated to be involved in the development of HCC to CDDP resistance process. Therefore, this review highlighted the regulatory roles of ncRNAs in CDDP resistance of HCC, elucidated the multiple potential mechanisms by which HCC develops CDDP resistance, and attempted to propose multiple drug delivery systems to alleviate CDDP resistance. Recently, ncRNA-based therapy may be a feasible strategy to alleviate CDDP resistance in HCC. Meanwhile, nanoparticles can overcome the deficiencies in ncRNA-based therapy and make it possible to reverse tumor drug resistance. The combined use of these strategies provides clues for reversing CDDP resistance and overcoming the poor prognosis of HCC.
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- Xu-Feng Xu
- Department of Hemorrhoid and Fistula of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chaohu Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Chaohu, Anhui, 238000, P.R. China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, P.R. China.
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- Department of Pain Treatment, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, P.R. China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, P.R. China.
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, P. R. China.
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, P. R. China; School of Pharmacy, Anhui Key Lab. of Bioactivity of Natural Products, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, P. R. China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, P.R. China.
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Yang Y, Shi L, Zhang D, Wu D, An Y, Zhang Y, Chen X. Long non-coding RNA FGD5-AS1 contributes to cisplatin resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma via sponging microRNA-153-3p by upregulating Twinfilin Actin Binding Protein 1 (TWF1). Bioengineered 2021; 12:6713-6723. [PMID: 34519634 PMCID: PMC8806596 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1971484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) FGD5 antisense RNA 1 (FGD5-AS1) was reported to exert critical roles in multiple cancers. The current work aimed to determine the role of FGD5-AS1 in cisplatin (DDP) resistance of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The levels of FGD5-AS1, miR-153-3p, and twinfilin actin binding protein 1 (TWF1) were analyzed using RT-qPCR. CCK-8, colony formation, Transwell, and TUNEL assays were used to examine the IC50 value of DDP, cell viability, invasion, and apoptosis. The interaction between miR-153-3p and TWF1 or FGD5-AS1 was determined by luciferase reporter and RIP assays. In our study, we found that FGD5-AS1 level was elevated in DDP-resistant HCC tissues and cell lines. FGD5-AS1 silencing improved the sensitivity of HCC cells to DDP. Moreover, FGD5-AS1 directly bound to miR-153-3p and FGD5-AS1 addition neutralized the inhibitory impacts of miR-153-3p supplementation on DDP resistance in the HCC cells. In addition, knockdown of TWF1 inhibited DDP resistance of HCC cells, which was reversed by miR-153-3p deletion. Lastly, FGD5-AS1 interference decreased TWF1 expression level, which was rescued by miR-153-3p inhibition. Our study exhibited that FGD5-AS1 promoted DDP resistance through modulating the miR-153-3p/TWF1 axis in HCC cells. This could be an effective treatment strategy for HCC patients.
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- Yue Yang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, P.R. China
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Ren Q, Xiao X, Leng X, Zhang Q, Zhou X, Ren Z, Xiao H. MicroRNA-361-5p induces hepatocellular carcinoma cell apoptosis and enhances drug sensitivity by targeting MAP3K9. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:574. [PMID: 33850546 PMCID: PMC8027761 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRs) participate in the development of several cancers. miR-361-5p suppresses the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. However, its function and potential underlying mechanism of action in the chemoresistance of HCC remains unknown. Therefore, cisplatin (DDP)-resistant HCC cells were used to study the role and potential mechanism of action of miR-361-5p in HCC resistance to chemotherapy. TargetScan software and dual-luciferase reporter assays were used to determine whether MAPK kinase kinase 9 (MAP3K9) is a target gene of miR-361-5p. Subsequently, reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and western blot analyses demonstrated that miR-361-5p mimic decreased MAP3K9 expression levels in Huh7 cells and this change was reversed by transfection with the MAP3K9-plasmid. In addition, compared with THLE-2 cells, miR-361-5p was downregulated, while MAP3K9 was upregulated in Huh7 cells. MAP3K9 also reversed the miR-361-5p-induced HCC cell apoptosis. A DDP-resistant cell line, Huh7/DDP, was established and MTT analysis revealed that the IC50 value of DDP treatment in Huh7/DDP cells was higher compared with that in Huh7 cells. miR-361-5p expression was lower in Huh7/DDP cells compared with that in Huh7 cells. Similarly, miR-361-5p downregulated the expression levels of MAP3K9 in Huh7/DDP cells. Furthermore, MAP3K9 reversed miR-361-5p-induced sensitivity of Huh7/DDP cells to DDP and miR-361-5p induced Huh7/DDP cell apoptosis. Therefore, the findings of the present study demonstrated that the miR-361-5p/MAP3K9 axis may serve as a new potential biomarker and therapeutic target for DDP-resistant HCC.
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- Qingbo Ren
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Sixth People's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266033, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Fifth People's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Fifth People's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Fifth People's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Fifth People's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Medical College of Cheeloo, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Qingdao Sixth People's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong 266033, P.R. China
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Yuan D, Chen Y, Li X, Li J, Zhao Y, Shen J, Du F, Kaboli PJ, Li M, Wu X, Ji H, Cho CH, Wen Q, Li W, Xiao Z, Chen B. Long Non-Coding RNAs: Potential Biomarkers and Targets for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Therapy and Diagnosis. Int J Biol Sci 2021; 17:220-235. [PMID: 33390845 PMCID: PMC7757045 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.50730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. Increasing studies showed that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), a novel class of RNAs that are greater than 200 nucleotides in length but lack the ability to encode proteins, exert crucial roles in the occurrence and progression of HCC. LncRNAs promote the proliferation, migration, invasion, autophagy, and apoptosis of tumor cells by regulating downstream target gene expression and cancer-related signaling pathways. Meanwhile, lncRNA can be used as biomarkers to predict the efficacy of HCC treatment strategies, such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, and as a potential individualized tool for HCC diagnosis and treatment. In this review, we overview up-to-date findings on lncRNAs as potential biomarkers for HCC surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy resistance, target therapy, and immunotherapy, and discuss the potential clinical application of lncRNA as tools for HCC diagnosis and treatment.
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- Donghong Yuan
- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Hospital (T.C.M) Affiliated to Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Jin KT, Lu ZB, Lv JQ, Zhang JG. The role of long non-coding RNAs in mediating chemoresistance by modulating autophagy in cancer. RNA Biol 2020; 17:1727-1740. [PMID: 32129701 PMCID: PMC7714480 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2020.1737787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer is a complex process in which protein-coding and non-coding genes play essential roles. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), as a subclass of noncoding genes, are implicated in various cancer processes including growth, proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenesis. Due to presence in body fluids such as blood and urine, lncRNAs have become novel biomarkers in cancer detection, diagnosis, progression, and therapy response. Remarkably, increasing evidence has verified that lncRNAs play essential roles in chemoresistance by targeting different signalling pathways. Autophagy, a highly conserved process in response to environmental stresses such as starvation and hypoxia, plays a paradoxical role in inducing resistance or sensitivity to chemotherapy agents. In this regard, we reviewed chemoresistance, the role of lncRNAs in cancer, and the role of lncRNAs in chemoresistance by modulating autophagy.
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- Ke-Tao Jin
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shaoxing People’s Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shaoxing People’s Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
- Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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Niu ZS, Wang WH, Dong XN, Tian LML. Role of long noncoding RNA-mediated competing endogenous RNA regulatory network in hepatocellular carcinoma. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:4240-4260. [PMID: 32848331 PMCID: PMC7422540 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i29.4240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) are noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) that occupy over 90% of the human genome, and their main function is to directly or indirectly regulate messenger RNA (mRNA) expression and participate in the tumorigenesis and progression of malignances. In particular, some lncRNAs can interact with miRNAs as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) to modulate mRNA expression. Accordingly, these RNA molecules are interrelated and coordinate to form a dynamic lncRNA-mediated ceRNA regulatory network. Mounting evidence has revealed that lncRNAs that act as ceRNAs are closely related to tumorigenesis. To date, numerous studies have established many different regulatory networks in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and perturbations in these ceRNA interactions may result in the initiation and progression of HCC. Herein, we emphasize recent advances concerning the biological function of lncRNAs as ceRNAs in HCC, with the aim of elucidating the molecular mechanism underlying these HCC-related RNA molecules and providing novel insights into the diagnosis and treatment of HCC.
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- Zhao-Shan Niu
- Laboratory of Micromorphology, School of Basic Medicine, Medical Department of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Medical Department of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266061, Shandong Province, China
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- BGI Gene Innovation Class, School of Basic Medicine, Medical Department of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Dashti S, Taheri M. The role of long non-coding RNA CASC2 in the carcinogenesis process. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 127:110202. [PMID: 32559846 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The lncRNA cancer susceptibility candidate 2 (CASC2) has been initially discovered in a genomic area on 10q26 that is commonly lost in human endometrial cancer. Subsequent assessments revealed its down-regulation in almost all kinds of cancer including glioma, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Yet, it has been shown to be up-regulated in astrocytoma and in paclitaxel (PTX) resistant breast cancer tissues. In vitro studies have shown the role of this lncRNA in suppression of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis. Animal studies have shown that over-expression of CASC2 suppresses tumorigenesis of human cancer cells in xenograft models. Diagnostic power of CASC2 levels has been evaluated in a number of human cancers and the best parameters have been demonstrated in pituitary adenomas and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Taken together, the main body of evidence show a tumor suppressor role of CASC2 and indicate up-regulation of this lncRNA as a putative therapeutic modality for human cancers. In this review, we summarize the data regarding expression pattern, function and diagnostic role of CASC2 in human cancer based on the results of cell line studies, animal investigations and human studies.
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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