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Chen Y, Li D, Sha K, Zhang X, Liu T. Human pan-cancer analysis of the predictive biomarker for the CDKN3. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:272. [PMID: 38720365 PMCID: PMC11077798 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01869-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cell cycle protein-dependent kinase inhibitor protein 3 (CDKN3), as a member of the protein kinase family, has been demonstrated to exhibit oncogenic properties in several tumors. However, there are no pan-carcinogenic analyses for CDKN3. METHODS Using bioinformatics tools such as The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the UCSC Xena database, a comprehensive pan-cancer analysis of CDKN3 was conducted. The inverstigation encompassed the examination of CDKN3 function actoss 33 different kinds of tumors, as well as the exploration of gene expressions, survival prognosis status, clinical significance, DNA methylation, immune infiltration, and associated signal pathways. RESULTS CDKN3 was significantly upregulated in most of tumors and correlated with overall survival (OS) of patients. Methylation levels of CDKN3 differed significantly between tumors and normal tissues. In addition, infiltration of CD4 + T cells, cancer-associated fibroblasts, macrophages, and endothelial cells were associated with CDKN3 expression in various tumors. Mechanistically, CDKN3 was associated with P53, PI3K-AKT, cell cycle checkpoints, mitotic spindle checkpoint, and chromosome maintenance. CONCLUSION Our pan-cancer analysis conducted in the study provides a comprehensive understanding of the involvement of CDKN3 gene in tumorigenesis. The findings suggest that targeting CDKN3 may potentially lead to novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment of tumors.
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- Yingjun Chen
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110000, Liaoning, China
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- Binzhou Medical University School of Nursing, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, 255000, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China.
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Zhang C, Shen Q, Gao M, Li J, Pang B. The role of Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 3 ( CDKN3) in promoting human tumors: Literature review and pan-cancer analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26061. [PMID: 38380029 PMCID: PMC10877342 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Background Although many experiments and clinical studies have proved the link between the expression of CDKN3 and human tumors, we have not been able to identify any bioinformatics study in which the extensive tumor-promoting effect of CDKN3 was systematically analyzed. Objective Explore the extensive tumor-promoting effects of CDKN3 and review the research progress of CDKN3 in cancer. Methods We systematically reviewed the literature on CDKN3 and tumors. We explored the potential tumor-promoting effects of CDKN3 on different tumors in the TCGA database and the GTEx database using multiple platforms and websites. We studied the expression level of CDKN3, survival, prognosis, diagnosis, genetic variation, immune infiltration, and enrichment analysis using databases such as TIMER 2.0, GEPIA2, cBioPortal, and STRING. Results We found that CDKN3 is highly expressed in most tumors. The expression of CDKN3 is closely related to the prognosis of some tumors. And CDKN3 may have diagnostic value. The conclusion of our literature review is roughly the same, but there are differences, which are worthy of further study. Moreover, CDKN3 may be related to immune cell infiltration in tumor tissues. The genetic alteration of LUAD, STAD, SARC, PCPG, and ESCA with "Amplification" as the main type. In addition, through enrichment analysis, we found that CDKN3 affects tumors mainly through the control of the cell cycle and mitosis. Conclusion CDKN3 is highly expressed in most tumor tissues and has a statistical correlation with survival prognosis. It has extensive tumor-promoting effects that may be related to mechanisms such as immune infiltration.
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- Chuanlong Zhang
- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100102, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- International Medical Department of Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
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Pathak A, Pal AK, Roy S, Nandave M, Jain K. Role of Angiogenesis and Its Biomarkers in Development of Targeted Tumor Therapies. Stem Cells Int 2024; 2024:9077926. [PMID: 38213742 PMCID: PMC10783989 DOI: 10.1155/2024/9077926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Angiogenesis plays a significant role in the human body, from wound healing to tumor progression. "Angiogenic switch" indicates a time-restricted event where the imbalance between pro- and antiangiogenic factors results in the transition from prevascular hyperplasia to outgrowing vascularized tumor, which eventually leads to the malignant cancer progression. In the last decade, molecular players, i.e., angiogenic biomarkers and underlying molecular pathways involved in tumorigenesis, have been intensely investigated. Disrupting the initiation and halting the progression of angiogenesis by targeting these biomarkers and molecular pathways has been considered as a potential treatment approach for tumor angiogenesis. This review discusses the currently known biomarkers and available antiangiogenic therapies in cancer, i.e., monoclonal antibodies, aptamers, small molecular inhibitors, miRNAs, siRNAs, angiostatin, endostatin, and melatonin analogues, either approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or currently under clinical and preclinical investigations.
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- Anchal Pathak
- Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Raebareli, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 110017, India
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- Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)-Raebareli, Lucknow, India
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Le MT, Nguyen HT, Nguyen XH, Do XH, Mai BT, Ngoc Nguyen HT, Trang Than UT, Nguyen TH. Regulation and therapeutic potentials of microRNAs to non-small cell lung cancer. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22080. [PMID: 38058618 PMCID: PMC10696070 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for 80%-85% of total cases and leading to millions of deaths worldwide. Drug resistance is the primary cause of treatment failure in NSCLC, which urges scientists to develop advanced approaches for NSCLC treatment. Among novel approaches, the miRNA-based method has emerged as a potential approach as it allows researchers to modulate target gene expression. Subsequently, cell behaviors are altered, which leads to the death and the depletion of cancer cells. It has been reported that miRNAs possess the capacity to regulate multiple genes that are involved in various signaling pathways, including the phosphoinositide 3-kinase, receptor tyrosine kinase/rat sarcoma virus/mitogen-activated protein kinase, wingless/integrated, retinoblastoma, p53, transforming growth factor β, and nuclear factor-kappa B pathways. Dysregulation of these signaling pathways in NSCLC results in abnormal cell proliferation, tissue invasion, and drug resistance while inhibiting apoptosis. Thus, understanding the roles of miRNAs in regulating these signaling pathways may enable the development of novel NSCLC treatment therapies. However, a comprehensive review of potential miRNAs in NSCLC treatment has been lacking. Therefore, this review aims to fill the gap by summarizing the up-to-date information on miRNAs regarding their targets, impact on cancer-associated pathways, and prospective outcomes in treating NSCLC. We also discuss current technologies for delivering miRNAs to the target cells, including virus-based, non-viral, and emerging extracellular vesicle-based delivery systems. This knowledge will support future studies to develop an innovative miRNA-based therapy and select a suitable carrier to treat NSCLC effectively.
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- Mai Thi Le
- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- Faculty of Biology, VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- College of Health Sciences, Vin University, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- Vinmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Practical and Experimental Surgery, Vietnam Military Medical University, 160 Phung Hung Street, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- Vinmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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Al Sharie AH, Abu Zahra AM, El-Elimat T, Darweesh RF, Al-Khaldi AK, Abu Mousa BM, Amer MSB, Al Zu’bi YO, Al-Kammash K, Abu Lil A, Al Malkawi AA, Alazzeh Z, Alali FQ. Cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 3 (CDKN3) upregulation is associated with unfavorable prognosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma and shapes tumor immune microenvironment: A bioinformatics analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35004. [PMID: 37682177 PMCID: PMC10489202 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Cell cycle regulatory proteins plays a pivotal role in the development and progression of many human malignancies. Identification of their biological functions as well as their prognostic utility presents an active field of research. As a continuation of the ongoing efforts to elucidate the molecular characteristics of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC); we present a comprehensive bioinformatics study targeting the prognostic and mechanistic role of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 3 (CDKN3) in ccRCC. The ccRCC cohort from the Cancer Genome Atlas Program was accessed through the UCSC Xena browser to obtain CDKN3 mRNA expression data and their corresponding clinicopathological variables. The independent prognostic signature of CDKN3 was evaluated using univariate and multivariate Cox logistic regression analysis. Gene set enrichment analysis and co-expression gene functional annotations were used to discern CDKN3-related altered molecular pathways. The tumor immune microenvironment was evaluated using TIMER 2.0 and gene expression profiling interactive analysis. CDKN3 upregulation is associated with shortened overall survival (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.325, 95% confident interval [CI]: 1.703-3.173, P < .0001) in the Cancer Genome Atlas Program ccRCC cohort. Univariate (HR: 0.426, 95% CI: 0.316-0.576, P < .001) and multivariate (HR: 0.560, 95% CI: 0.409-0.766, P < .001) Cox logistic regression analyses indicate that CDKN3 is an independent prognostic variable of the overall survival. High CDKN3 expression is associated with enrichment within the following pathways including allograph rejection, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, mitotic spindle, inflammatory response, IL-6/JAK/STAT3 signaling, spermatogenesis, TNF-α signaling via NF-kB pathway, complement activation, KRAS signaling, and INF-γ signaling. CDKN3 is also associated with significant infiltration of a wide spectrum of immune cells and correlates remarkably with immune-related genes. CDKN3 is a poor prognostic biomarker in ccRCC that alters many molecular pathways and impacts the tumor immune microenvironment.
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- Ahmed H. Al Sharie
- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts promote the stemness and progression of renal cell carcinoma via exosomal miR-181d-5p. Cell Death Dis 2022; 8:439. [PMID: 36319622 PMCID: PMC9626570 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-022-01219-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The mechanisms underlying the effects of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) on cancer stemness and tumor progression in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have not been elucidated yet. In the present study, we found that the enrichment of CAFs was positively associated with tumor progression and cancer stemness in RCC. Further investigation revealed that CAFs could enhance cancer stemness through delivering exosomes to RCC cells, and miR-181d-5p was identified as the critical exosomal miRNA in CAF-secreted exosomes by small RNA sequencing and subsequent screening assays. Mechanistically, exosomal miR-181d-5p transferred from CAFs to RCC cells directly suppressed the expression of ring finger protein 43 (RNF43) and activated Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, thus promoted cancer stemness and tumor progression. Overexpression of RNF43 strongly suppressed stemness properties and the effects could be reverted by miR-181d-5p. Overall, our findings revealed a crucial mechanism by which CAF-secreted exosomal miRNAs to enhance cancer stemness and thus promote RCC progression, suggesting a new avenue based on CAF-secreted miRNAs for more effective targeted therapies.
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Hua Q, Liu Y, Li M, Li X, Chen W, Diao Q, Ling Y, Jiang Y. Upregulation of circ_0035266 contributes to the malignant progression of inflammation-associated malignant transformed cells induced by tobacco-specific carcinogen NNK. Toxicol Sci 2022; 189:203-215. [PMID: 35866630 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfac072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Cigarette smoking-induced chronic inflammation has been considered a vital driver of lung tumorigenesis. The compounds 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), a tobacco-specific carcinogen, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), an inflammatory inducer, are important components of tobacco smoke which have been implicated in inflammation-driven carcinogenesis. However, the biological effects and underlying mechanisms of LPS-mediated inflammation on NNK-induced tumorigenesis are still unclear. In this study, BEAS-2B human bronchial epithelial cells were exposed to NNK, LPS or both, for short- or long-term periods. We found that acute LPS exposure promoted the secretion of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and interleukin (IL)-6 in NNK-treated BEAS-2B cells. In addition, chronic LPS exposure facilitated the NNK-induced malignant transformation process by promoting cell proliferation, cell cycle alteration, migration and clonal formation. Previously, we determined that circular RNA circ_0035266 enhanced cellular inflammation in response to NNK+LPS by sponging miR-181d-5p and regulating expression of its downstream target DEAD-Box Helicase 3 X-Linked (DDX3X). Here, we found that knockdown of circ_0035266 or DDX3X led to a remarkable inhibition of the proliferation, cell cycle progression and migration of NNK+LPS-transformed BEAS-2B cells, while overexpression of these genes produced the opposite effects, indicating the oncogenic roles of circ_0035266 and DDX3X in the malignant progression of chronic inflammation-driven malignant transformed cells. Moreover, the regulatory relationships among circ_0035266, miR-181d-5p and DDX3X were further confirmed using a group of lung cancer tissues. Conclusively, our findings provide novel insights into our understanding of inflammation-driven tumorigenesis using a cellular malignant transformation model, and indicate a novel tumor-promoting role for circ_0035266 in chemical carcinogenesis.
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- Qiuhan Hua
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.,Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.,Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, China.,Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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Identification of cell cycle-associated and -unassociated regulators for expression of a hepatocellular carcinoma oncogene cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 3. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2022; 625:46-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.07.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Prognostic Risk Signature and Comprehensive Analyses of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Related Genes in Lung Adenocarcinoma. J Immunol Res 2022; 2022:6567916. [PMID: 35571564 PMCID: PMC9096573 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6567916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the main pathological subtype of non-small-cell lung cancer. Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) has been found to be involved in multiple tumor-related biological processes. At present, a comprehensive analysis of ERS-related genes in LUAD is still lacking. A total of 1034 samples from TCGA and GEO were used to screen differentially expressed genes. Further, Random Forest algorithm was utilized to screen characteristic genes related to prognosis. Then, LASSO Cox regression was used to construct a prognostic signature. Taking the median of signature score as the threshold, patients were separated into high-risk (HR) group and low-risk (LR) group. Tumor mutation burden (TMB), immune cell infiltration, cancer stem cell infiltration, expression of HLA, and immune checkpoints of the two risk groups were analyzed. TIDE score was used to evaluate the response of the two risk groups to immunotherapy. Finally, the gene expression was verified in clinical tissues with RT-qPCR. An eight-gene signature (ADRB2, AGER, CDKN3, GJB2, SFTPC, SLC2A1, SLC6A4, and SSR4) was constructed. TMB and cancer stem cell infiltration were higher in the HR group than the LR group. TIDE score and expression level of HLA were higher in the LR group than the HR group. Expression level of immune checkpoints, including CD28, CD27, IDO2, and others, were higher in the LR group. Multiple drugs approved by FAD, targeting ERS-related genes, were available for the treatment of LUAD. In summary, we established a stable prognostic model based on ERS-related genes to help the classification of LUAD patients and looked for new treatment strategies from aspects of immunity, tumor mutation, and tumor stem cell infiltration.
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Li Y, Lin M, Wang S, Cao B, Li C, Li G. Novel Angiogenic Regulators and Anti-Angiogenesis Drugs Targeting Angiogenesis Signaling Pathways: Perspectives for Targeting Angiogenesis in Lung Cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:842960. [PMID: 35372042 PMCID: PMC8965887 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.842960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Lung cancer growth is dependent on angiogenesis. In recent years, angiogenesis inhibitors have attracted more and more attention as potential lung cancer treatments. Current anti-angiogenic drugs targeting VEGF or receptor tyrosine kinases mainly inhibit tumor growth by reducing angiogenesis and blocking the energy supply of lung cancer cells. However, these drugs have limited efficiency, raising concerns about limited scope of action and mechanisms of patient resistance to existing drugs. Therefore, current basic research on angiogenic regulators has focused more on screening carcinogenic/anticancer genes, miRNAs, lncRNAs, proteins and other biomolecules capable of regulating the expression of specific targets in angiogenesis signaling pathways. In addition, new uses for existing drugs and new drug delivery systems have received increasing attention. In our article, we analyze the application status and research hotspots of angiogenesis inhibitors in lung cancer treatment as a reference for subsequent mechanistic research and drug development.
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- Yingying Li
- Pharmacy Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Pharmacy Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Li M, Che N, Jin Y, Li J, Yang W. CDKN3 Overcomes Bladder Cancer Cisplatin Resistance via LDHA-Dependent Glycolysis Reprogramming. Onco Targets Ther 2022; 15:299-311. [PMID: 35388272 PMCID: PMC8977226 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s358008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Aerobic glycolysis plays an important role in bladder cancer (BLCA) progression and chemoresistance. Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor-3 (CDKN3), a dual-specificity protein tyrosine phosphatase, has aberrant upregulation in multiple cancer types and is associated with tumorigenesis. However, the role of CDKN3 in BLCA progression and glycolysis has not been elucidated. Purpose In this study, we investigated the effect and underlying mechanisms of CDKN3 on bladder cancer chemoresistance. Results This study confirmed that CDKN3 was overexpressed in BLCA tissues and promoted proliferation and migration. Additionally, our results showed a CDKN3-dependent mechanism on chemoresistance; chemoresistance cells were transformed into chemosensitivity cells by CDKN3 knockdown. Additionally, we showed that CDKN3 knockdown decreased glycolysis by inhibiting LDHA expression in BLCA chemoresistance cells. The results also proved that LDHA was an important mediator of CDKN3-regulated BLCA resistance. LDHA overexpression reversed glycolysis inhibition and chemosensitivity induced by CDKN3 downregulation. Conclusion These data collectively identified a vital role of CDKN3 in glycolysis and chemoresistance by regulating LDHA expression in BLCA cells, providing a possible therapeutic strategy for treating BLCA.
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- Mengxuan Li
- Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Yanbian University College of Medicine, Yanji, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Yanbian University College of Medicine, Yanji, People’s Republic of China
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- Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Yanbian University College of Medicine, Yanji, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Drug and Device Clinical Trials Institution, Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University, Yanji, People’s Republic of China
- Jinhua Li, Department of Drug and Device Clinical Trials Institution, Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University, No. 1827, Juzi Road, Yanji City, 133000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613843360437, Email
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- Department of Pathology, Yanbian University College of Medicine, Yanji, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Wanshan Yang, Department of Pathology, Yanbian University College of Medicine, No. 977, Gongyuan Road, Yanji City, 133002, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613944390633, Email
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Xia T, Xiang T, Xie H. Update on the role of C1GALT1 in cancer (Review). Oncol Lett 2022; 23:97. [PMID: 35154428 PMCID: PMC8822393 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2022.13217] [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: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cancer remains one of the most difficult diseases to treat. In the quest for early diagnoses to improve patient survival and prognosis, targeted therapies have become a hot research topic in recent years. Glycosylation is the most common posttranslational modification in mammalian cells. Core 1β1,3-galactosyltransferase (C1GALT1) is a key glycosyltransferase in the glycosylation process and is the key enzyme in the formation of the core 1 structure on which most complex and branched O-glycans are formed. A recent study reported that C1GALT1 was aberrantly expressed in tumors. In cancer cells, C1GALT1 is regulated by different factors. In the present review, the expression of C1GALT1 in different tumors and its possible molecular mechanisms of action are described and the role of C1GALT1 in cancer development is discussed.
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- Tong Xia
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Institute of Cancer Research, School of Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Institute of Cancer Research, School of Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Institute of Cancer Research, School of Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China
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N6‑methyladenosine upregulates miR‑181d‑5p in exosomes derived from cancer‑associated fibroblasts to inhibit 5‑FU sensitivity by targeting NCALD in colorectal cancer. Int J Oncol 2022; 60:14. [PMID: 35014676 PMCID: PMC8759347 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2022.5304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Resistance to 5‑Fluorouracil (5‑FU) is a frequent occurrence in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) from cancer‑associated fibroblasts (CAFs)‑secreted exosomes have been associated with 5‑FU sensitivity. The potential molecular mechanism of CAFs‑exosomal miRNAs in CRC remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the role of exosomal miRNAs in 5‑FU sensitivity in CRC. Exosomes derived from CAFs were extracted. Exosomal miR‑181d‑5p was identified as a miRNA associated with 5‑FU sensitivity. The putative function of exosomal miR‑181d‑5p was evaluated by ethynyl‑2‑deoxyuridine staining, flow cytometry, RNA immunoprecipitation, luciferase reporter assay, tumor xenograft formation, reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR and western blot analysis. Modification of miR‑181d‑5p by the RNA N6‑methyladenosine (m6A) methyltransferase like (METTL)3 was examined by m6A methylation analysis. The results indicated that m6A modification and METTL3 expression were upregulated in CRC patients. METTL3‑dependent m6A methylation promoted the miR‑181b‑5p process by DiGeorge Syndrome Critical Region 8 (DGCR8) in CAFs. CAFs‑derived exosomes inhibited 5‑FU sensitivity in CRC cells through the METTL3/miR‑181d‑5p axis. A mechanistic study revealed that miR‑181d‑5p directly targeted neurocalcin δ (NCALD) to inhibit the 5‑FU sensitivity of CRC cells. Patients with higher NCALD levels exhibited a higher survival rate. Taken together, METTL3‑dependent m6A methylation was upregulated in CRC to promote the processing of miR‑181d‑5p by DGCR8. This led to increased miR‑181d‑5p expression, which inhibited the 5‑FU sensitivity of CRC cells by targeting NCALD. The results of the present study provided novel insight into exosomal microRNAs in 5‑FU sensitivity in CRC cells. Furthermore, exosomal miR‑181d‑5p may represent a potential prognostic marker for CRC.
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Fan X, Yin X, Zhao Q, Yang Y. Hsa_circRNA_0045861 promotes renal injury in ureteropelvic junction obstruction via the microRNA-181d-5p/sirtuin 1 signaling axis. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:1571. [PMID: 34790777 PMCID: PMC8576705 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-5060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is one of the most common causes of hydronephrosis in children. This study explored the effects and the regulatory mechanisms of the circular RNA (circRNA) hsa_circRNA_0045861 (circRNA_0045861) in UPJO. Methods RNA sequencing was used to identify the differentially expressed circRNAs in UPJO. The effects of circRNA_0045861 on renal cell apoptosis was investigated by flow cytometry and Western blot analysis. Furthermore, we used bioinformatics methods to predict the possible target genes of circRNA_0045861. Fluorescence in-situ hybridization and dual-luciferase reporter assays were performed to validate the target genes of circRNA_0045861. Finally, we evaluated the effects of circRNA_0045861 target gene miR-181d-5p on UPJO-induced renal fibrosis in vivo. Results RNA sequencing identified 63 upregulated and 64 downregulated circRNAs in UPJO patients. The expression of circRNA_0045861 was significantly elevated in kidney damage both in vivo and in vitro. Silencing circ_0045861 inhibited transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-induced apoptosis in vitro in human kidney 2 (HK-2) cells. Furthermore, circ_0045861 was shown to directly interact with the microRNA miR-181d-5p and regulate the expression of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), thereby promoting the progression of apoptosis and renal injury. In addition, overexpression of miR-181d-5p inhibited cell apoptosis and renal fibrosis in a mouse model through downregulating the SIRT1/p53 pathway. Conclusions Circ_0045861 may be a novel candidate circRNA in the pathogenesis of UPJO by acting as a pro-apoptotic factor via the miR-181d-5p/SIRT1 axis.
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- Xu Fan
- Department of Pediatric Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Zhou Q, Li D, Zheng H, He Z, Qian F, Wu X, Yin Z, Bao PT, Jin M. A novel lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA competing endogenous RNA regulatory network in lung adenocarcinoma and kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma. Thorac Cancer 2021; 12:2526-2536. [PMID: 34453499 PMCID: PMC8487820 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14129] [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: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background GPRIN1 may be a novel tumor regulator, but its role and mechanism in tumors are still unclear. Methods First, a pan‐cancer correlation analysis was conducted on the expression and prognosis of GPRIN1 based on the data downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Second, the Starbase database was used to predict the upstream miRNAs and lncRNAs of GPRIN1, and the expression analysis, survival analysis, and correlation analysis were performed to screen the microRNA (miRNAs)/long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that had a correlation with kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma (KIRP) or lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Third, the CIBERSORT algorithm was employed to calculate the proportion of various types of immune cells, and then the R packages were used for evaluating the relation between GPRIN1 expression and tumor immune cell infiltration as well as between GPRIN1 and the immune cell biomarker. Finally, the correlation analysis was made on GPRIN1 and immune checkpoints (CD274, CTLA4, and PDCD1). Results The pan‐cancer analysis suggested that GPRIN1 was up‐expressed in KIRP and LUAD, and it correlated with poor prognosis. LINC00894/MMP25‐AS1/SNHG1/LINC02298/MIR193BHG‐miR‐140‐3p was likely to be the most promising upstream regulation pathway of GPRIN1. Upexpression of LINC00894/MMP25‐AS1/SNHG1/LINC02298/MIR193BHG and downexpression of miR‐140‐3p were found relevant with poor outcomes of KIRP and LUAD. GPRIN1 expression was significantly correlated with tumor immune cell infiltration, immune cell biomarkers, and immune checkpoints. Conclusions The competitive endogenous (ceRNA) of miR‐140‐3p‐GPRIN1 axis and its upstream lncRNAs are closely related to KIRP and LUAD, and might affect the prognosis and therapeutic effect of KIRP and LUAD.
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- Qiwei Zhou
- Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital/PLA Medical School, Beijing, China.,Department of Urology, Chinese People's Liberation Army No.92493 Hospital, Huludao, China
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- Department of Scientific Research, Beijing-Chaoyang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Laboratory, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chinese People's Liberation Army No. 92493 Hospital, Huludao, China
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- College of Integration Science, Yanbian University, Yanbian, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Chinese People's Liberation Army Institute of Nephrology, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases (2011DAV00088), National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Eighth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Chinese People's Liberation Army Institute of Nephrology, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases (2011DAV00088), National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing, China.,Department of Nephrology, Beijing-Chaoyang Hospital, Beijing, China
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Dong X, Liu Y, Deng X, Shao J, Tian S, Chen S, Huang R, Lin Z, Chen C, Shen L. C1GALT1, Negatively Regulated by miR-181d-5p, Promotes Tumor Progression via Upregulating RAC1 in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:707970. [PMID: 34307388 PMCID: PMC8292976 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.707970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Glycosyltransferases are frequently dysregulated in lung cancer. Core 1 β 1, 3-galactosyltransferase 1 (C1GALT1), an enzyme highly expressed in various cancers, is correlated with tumor initiation and development. However, the role of C1GALT1 in lung cancer remains poorly understood. In this study, through bioinformatic analysis and clinical validation, we first discovered that C1GALT1 expression was upregulated in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) tissues and was closely related to poor prognosis in patients with LUAD. Gain- and loss-of-function experiments showed that C1GALT1 promoted LUAD cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro, as well as tumor formation in vivo. Further investigation demonstrated that RAC1 expression was positively regulated by C1GALT1 in LUAD, whereas silencing Rac1 could reverse C1GALT1-induced tumor growth and metastasis. Moreover, miR-181d-5p was identified as a negative regulator for C1GALT1 in LUAD. As expected, the inhibitory effects of miR-181d-5p on LUAD cell proliferation, migration, and invasion were counteracted by restoration of C1GALT1. In summary, our results highlight the importance of the miR-181d-5p/C1GALT1/RAC1 regulatory axis during LUAD progression. Thus, C1GALT1 may serve as a potential therapeutic target for LUAD.
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- Xiaoxia Dong
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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Zheng Q, Hou W. Regulation of angiogenesis by microRNAs in cancer. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:583. [PMID: 34132365 PMCID: PMC8223106 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRs) are endogenous, small, non‑coding RNA molecules with ~22 nucleotides, and are involved in regulating the expression of multiple genes and controlling cellular functions. miRs serve key roles in angiogenesis by regulating the proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis and migration of endothelial cells. Regulation of angiogenesis is essential for several physiological and pathological processes, particularly for tumor development and progression. Therefore, it is important to investigate the roles served by miRs in angiogenesis as this may aid in discovering novel strategies for treating tumors via modulating angiogenesis. In this review, miRNA biogenesis, regulation and functions are described with new information and corresponding references. In particular, the latest advances in the role of various miRs and their target genes involved in tumor angiogenesis were updated. Next, different signaling pathways by which miRNAs could be regulated in different types of tumor progression were addressed. Furthermore, the potential clinical value of miRs as biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring the response to therapy, as well as their ability to regulate tumor angiogenesis and the mechanism underlying this regulation, were investigated.
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- Qi Zheng
- Department of Oncology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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Zhou M, Yin X, Zheng L, Fu Y, Wang Y, Cui Z, Gao Z, Wang X, Huang T, Jia J, Chen C. miR-181d/RBP2/NF-κB p65 Feedback Regulation Promotes Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Blast Crisis. Front Oncol 2021; 11:654411. [PMID: 33842368 PMCID: PMC8027495 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.654411] [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: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a malignant clonal proliferative disease. Once it progresses into the phase of blast crisis (CML-BP), the curative effect is poor, and the fatality rate is extremely high. Therefore, it is urgent to explore the molecular mechanisms of blast crisis and identify new therapeutic targets. Methods The expression levels of miR-181d, RBP2 and NF-κB p65 were assessed in 42 newly diagnosed CML-CP patients and 15 CML-BP patients. Quantitative real-time PCR, Western blots, and cell proliferation assay were used to characterize the changes induced by overexpression or inhibition of miR-181d, RBP2 or p65. Luciferase reporter assay and ChIP assay was conducted to establish functional association between miR-181d, RBP2 and p65. Inhibition of miR-181d expression and its consequences in tumor growth was demonstrated in vivo models. Results We found that miR-181d was overexpressed in CML-BP, which promoted leukemia cell proliferation. Histone demethylase RBP2 was identified as a direct target of miR-181d which downregulated RBP2 expression. Moreover, RBP2 inhibited transcriptional expression of NF-κB subunit, p65 by binding to its promoter and demethylating the tri/dimethylated H3K4 region in the p65 promoter locus. In turn, p65 directly bound to miR-181d promoter and upregulated its expression. Therefore, RBP2 inhibition resulting from miR-181d overexpression led to p65 upregulation which further forwarded miR-181d expression. This miR-181d/RBP2/p65 feedback regulation caused sustained NF-κB activation, which contributed to the development of CML-BP. Conclusions Taken together, the miR-181d/RBP2/p65 feedback regulation promoted CML-BP and miR-181d may serve as a potential therapeutic target of CML-BP.
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- Minran Zhou
- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Microbiology/Key Laboratory for Experimental Teratology of the Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Microbiology/Key Laboratory for Experimental Teratology of the Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Microbiology/Key Laboratory for Experimental Teratology of the Chinese Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medical Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Kim S, Bae WJ, Ahn JM, Heo JH, Kim KM, Choi KW, Sung CO, Lee D. MicroRNA signatures associated with lymph node metastasis in intramucosal gastric cancer. Mod Pathol 2021; 34:672-683. [PMID: 32973329 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-020-00681-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Although a certain proportion of intramucosal carcinomas (IMCs) of the stomach does metastasize, the majority of patients are currently treated with endoscopic resection without lymph node dissection, and this potentially veils any existing metastasis and may put some patients in danger. In this regard, biological markers from the resected IMC that can predict metastasis are warranted. Here, we discovered unique miRNA expression profiles that consist of 21 distinct miRNAs that are specifically upregulated (miR-628-5p, miR-1587, miR-3175, miR-3620-5p, miR-4459, miR-4505, miR-4507, miR-4720-5p, miR-4742-5p, and miR-6779-5p) or downregulated (miR-106b-3p, miR-125a-5p, miR-151b, miR-181d-5p, miR-486-5p, miR-500a-3p, miR-502-3p, miR-1231, miR-3609, and miR-6831-5p) in metastatic (M)-IMC compared to nonmetastatic (N)-IMC, or nonneoplastic gastric mucosa. Intriguingly, most of these selected miRNAs showed stepwise increased or decreased expression from nonneoplastic tissue to N-IMC to M-IMC. This suggests that common oncogenic mechanisms are gradually intensified during the metastatic process. Using a machine-learning algorithm, we demonstrated that such miRNA signatures could distinguish M-IMC from N-IMC. Gene ontology and pathway analysis revealed that TGF-β signaling was enriched from upregulated miRNAs, whereas E2F targets, apoptosis-related, hypoxia-related, and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways, were enriched from downregulated miRNAs. Immunohistochemical staining of samples from multiple institutions indicated that PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway components, MAPK1, phospho-p44/42 MAPK, and pS6 were highly expressed and the expression of SMAD7, a TGF-β pathway component, was decreased in M-IMC, which could aid in distinguishing M-IMC from N-IMC. The miRNA signature discovered in this study is a valuable biological marker for identifying metastatic potential of IMCs, and provides novel insights regarding the metastatic progression of IMC.
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- Seokhwi Kim
- Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Pathology and Translational Genomics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical Science, Asan Medical Institute of Convergence Science and Technology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. .,Department of Pathology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Pathology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
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Hua Q, Liu Y, Li M, Chen Y, Diao Q, Zeng H, Jiang Y. Tobacco-Related Exposure Upregulates Circ_0035266 to Exacerbate Inflammatory Responses in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells. Toxicol Sci 2021; 179:70-83. [PMID: 33107911 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfaa163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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One of the most carcinogenic chemicals found in cigarette tobacco smoke is 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), which has been confirmed to be associated with the etiology of diverse cancers. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), another biologically active component of cigarette smoke, is a risk factor which enhances NNK-induced lung tumorigenesis due to chronic lung inflammation. Although inflammatory responses play critical roles in the initiation of many tumors, our knowledge about the mechanisms of NNK+LPS on inflammation is currently limited. Here, we investigated the inflammatory effects of NNK+LPS in human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) and explored the underlying mechanisms mediated by circular RNAs (circRNAs). We identified a novel circRNA, circ_0035266, which was strongly upregulated in NNK+LPS-induced BEAS-2B cells and enhanced the inflammatory responses to NNK+LPS by regulating the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8. Specifically, circ_0035266 knockdown alleviated NNK+LPS-induced inflammatory responses, whereas overexpression of circ_0035266 had the opposite effect. Moreover, dual-luciferase reporter and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assays verified that circ_0035266 bound to miR-181d-5p directly in the cytoplasm. qRT-PCR, dual-luciferase reporter assays, and Western blot analyses showed that DDX3X (DDX3) was the downstream target of miR-181d-5p and that DDX3X expression levels were modulated by circ_0035266. These results suggested that circ_0035266 served as a competitive endogenous RNA for miR-181d-5p to regulate DDX3X expression, which is involved in the modulation of NNK+LPS-induced inflammatory responses in BEAS-2B cells.
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- Qiuhan Hua
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, P.R. China
- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, P.R. China
- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, P.R. China
- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P.R. China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P.R. China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P.R. China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, P.R. China
- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, P.R. China
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Geng H, Li S, Xu M. Long Noncoding RNA SNHG6 Functions as an Oncogene in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer via Modulating ETS1 Signaling. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:921-930. [PMID: 32099396 PMCID: PMC6996613 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s235336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a great threat to human health and the biology of the NSCLC still remains largely unknown. Aberrantly expressed long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) Small nucleolar RNA host gene 6 (SNHG6) was involved in the tumorigenesis and progression of various cancers. The aim of this study is to investigate the roles of SNHG6 in NSCLC. Methods qRT-PCR and Western blot assays were applied to detect gene expressions. Cell proliferation and migration assays were used to analyze the gene functions. Luciferase reporter assay, RNA Immunoprecipitation assay and Chromatin immunoprecipitation assay were performed to investigate the molecular mechanism. Results We found that SNHG6 expression was significantly increased in NSCLC tissues and cell lines and its high expression was correlated with malignant features of NSCLC. In in vitro assays, knockdown of SNHG6 significantly depressed the proliferation vitality and migration activity of NSCLC cells. Research on mechanisms revealed that SNHG6 exerted its tumorigenesis role by promoting ETS1 expression via competitively binding with miR-944 and miR-181d-5p. We also demonstrated that ETS1 enhanced the expression of WIPF1 via binding to its promoter and SNHG6 could thereby regulate the expression of ETS1 target genes including WIPF1, MMP2 and MMP9. Conclusion Our study illustrates that SNHG6 is an oncogene in NSCLC and involved in NSCLC tumorigenesis by regulating ETS1 signaling via miR-944 and miR-181d-5p.
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- Hua Geng
- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, People's Republic of China
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Zhang M, Wang X, Yao J, Qiu Z. Long non-coding RNA NEAT1 inhibits oxidative stress-induced vascular endothelial cell injury by activating the miR-181d-5p/CDKN3 axis. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 47:3129-3137. [PMID: 31352814 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2019.1646264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction induces atherosclerotic coronary heart disease (CHD) development. Recent studies demonstrated that lncRNA NEAT1 mediates multiple biological functions of cells. How NEAT1 regulates EC function is still unclear, so this study explored the role and mechanism of NEAT1 in oxidative stress-induced ECs. The levels of NEAT1 and miR-181d-5p were measured in serum samples from ApoE-/- mice and t-BHP-treated human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) by qRT-PCR. The potential role of NEAT1 in viability, migration and apoptosis was analyzed by CCK-8, cell metastasis, flow cytometry, dual-luciferase reporter, RNA immunoprecipitation and Western blot assays using HUVECs overexpressing NEAT1. The expression of NEAT1 was increased, but miR-181d-5p expression was decreased in serum samples from both ApoE-/- mice and t-BHP-treated HUVECs. Overexpression of NEAT1 increased viability, migration and CDKN3 expression but decreased apoptotic rates, caspase-3 activity and miR-181d-5p expression in HUVECs. In addition, NEAT1 acted as a promoter of the proangiogenic capacity of HUVECs by targeting miR-181d-5p/CDKN3. Altogether, these findings indicate that NEAT1 may exert a protective effect on HUVECs by regulating the miR-181d-5p/CDKN3A axis.
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- Min Zhang
- a Division of Cardiology, TongRen Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- a Division of Cardiology, TongRen Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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- b Division of Cardiology, Huadong Hospital affiliated with Fudan University , Shanghai , China
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- a Division of Cardiology, TongRen Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine , Shanghai , China
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