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Zhao N, Wang J, Huang S, Zhang J, Bao J, Ni H, Gao X, Zhang C. The landscape of programmed cell death-related lncRNAs in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Apoptosis 2024:10.1007/s10495-024-01984-z. [PMID: 38853201 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-024-01984-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
This study delivers a thorough analysis of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating programmed cell death (PCD), vital for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). We propose a new framework PCDLnc, and identified 20 significant lncRNAs, including HEIH, SNHG15, and SNHG5, associated with PCD gene sets, which were known for roles in proliferation and apoptosis in neurodegenerative diseases. By using GREAT software, we identified regulatory functions of top lncRNAs in different neurodegenerative diseases. Moreover, lncRNAs cis-regulated mRNAs linked to neurodegeneration, including JAK2, AKT1, EGFR, CDC42, SNCA, and ADIPOQ, highlighting their therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative diseases. A further exploration into the differential expression of mRNA identified by PCDLnc revealed a role in apoptosis, ferroptosis and autophagy. Additionally, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis exposed abnormal interactions among key genes, despite their consistent expression levels between disease and normal samples. The randomforest model effectively distinguished between disease samples, indicating a high level of accuracy. Shared gene subsets in AD and PD might serve as potential biomarkers, along with disease-specific gene sets. Besides, we also found the strong relationship between AD and immune infiltration. This research highlights the role of lncRNAs and their associated genes in PCD in neurodegenerative diseases, offering potential therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers for future study and clinical application.
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- Ning Zhao
- College of Computer and Control Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Computer and Control Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Computer and Control Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Computer and Control Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Computer and Control Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Computer and Control Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
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Saeinasab M, Atlasi Y, M Matin M. Functional role of lncRNAs in gastrointestinal malignancies: the peculiar case of small nucleolar RNA host gene family. FEBS J 2024; 291:1353-1385. [PMID: 36282516 DOI: 10.1111/febs.16668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play crucial roles in normal physiology and are often de-regulated in disease states such as cancer. Recently, a class of lncRNAs referred to as the small nucleolar RNA host gene (SNHG) family have emerged as important players in tumourigenesis. Here, we discuss new findings describing the role of SNHGs in gastrointestinal tumours and summarize the three main functions by which these lncRNAs promote carcinogenesis, namely: competing with endogenous RNAs, modulating protein function, and regulating epigenetic marking. Furthermore, we discuss how SNHGs participate in different hallmarks of cancer, and how this class of lncRNAs may serve as potential biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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- Morvarid Saeinasab
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
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- Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, Queen's University Belfast, UK
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
- Novel Diagnostics and Therapeutics Research Group, Institute of Biotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
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Hu Y, Liu L, Jiang Q, Fang W, Chen Y, Hong Y, Zhai X. CRISPR/Cas9: a powerful tool in colorectal cancer research. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2023; 42:308. [PMID: 37993945 PMCID: PMC10664500 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-023-02901-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignant cancers worldwide and seriously threatens human health. The clustered regulatory interspaced short palindromic repeat/CRISPR-associate nuclease 9 (CRISPR/Cas9) system is an adaptive immune system of bacteria or archaea. Since its introduction, research into various aspects of treatment approaches for CRC has been accelerated, including investigation of the oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes (TSGs), drug resistance genes, target genes, mouse model construction, and especially in genome-wide library screening. Furthermore, the CRISPR/Cas9 system can be utilized for gene therapy for CRC, specifically involving in the molecular targeted drug delivery or targeted knockout in vivo. In this review, we elucidate the mechanism of the CRISPR/Cas9 system and its comprehensive applications in CRC. Additionally, we discussed the issue of off-target effects associated with CRISPR/Cas9, which serves to restrict its practical application. Future research on CRC should in-depth and systematically utilize the CRISPR/Cas9 system thereby achieving clinical practice.
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- Yang Hu
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First People's Hospital of Jiande, Hangzhou, 311600, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Biological Repositories, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First People's Hospital of Jiande, Hangzhou, 311600, China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610044, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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Yang X, Du Y, Luo L, Xu X, Xiong S, Yang X, Guo L, Liang T. Deciphering the Enigmatic Influence: Non-Coding RNAs Orchestrating Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway in Tumor Progression. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13909. [PMID: 37762212 PMCID: PMC10530696 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241813909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Dysregulated expression of specific non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) has been strongly linked to tumorigenesis, cancer progression, and therapeutic resistance. These ncRNAs can act as either oncogenes or tumor suppressors, thereby serving as valuable diagnostic and prognostic markers. Numerous studies have implicated the participation of ncRNAs in the regulation of diverse signaling pathways, including the pivotal Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway that is widely acknowledged for its pivotal role in embryogenesis, cellular proliferation, and tumor biology control. Recent emerging evidence has shed light on the capacity of ncRNAs to interact with key components of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, thereby modulating the expression of Wnt target genes in cancer cells. Notably, the activity of this pathway can reciprocally influence the expression levels of ncRNAs. However, comprehensive analysis investigating the specific ncRNAs associated with the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and their intricate interactions in cancer remains elusive. Based on these noteworthy findings, this review aims to unravel the intricate associations between ncRNAs and the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway during cancer initiation, progression, and their potential implications for therapeutic interventions. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of ncRNAs and the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, accompanied by a thorough discussion of their functional roles in tumor biology. Targeting ncRNAs and molecules associated with the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway may emerge as a promising and effective therapeutic strategy in future cancer treatments.
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- Xinbing Yang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (X.Y.); (Y.D.); (L.L.); (X.X.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (X.Y.); (Y.D.); (L.L.); (X.X.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (X.Y.); (Y.D.); (L.L.); (X.X.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (X.Y.); (Y.D.); (L.L.); (X.X.)
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Smart Health Big Data Analysis and Location Services Engineering Lab of Jiangsu Province, School of Geographic and Biologic Information, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China; (S.X.); (X.Y.)
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Smart Health Big Data Analysis and Location Services Engineering Lab of Jiangsu Province, School of Geographic and Biologic Information, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China; (S.X.); (X.Y.)
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Smart Health Big Data Analysis and Location Services Engineering Lab of Jiangsu Province, School of Geographic and Biologic Information, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China; (S.X.); (X.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (X.Y.); (Y.D.); (L.L.); (X.X.)
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Chen Y, Xiao Y, Zhang Y, Wang R, Wang F, Gao H, Liu Y, Zhang R, Sun H, Zhou Z, Wang S, Chen K, Sun Y, Tu M, Li J, Luo Q, Wu Y, Zhu L, Huang Y, Sun X, Guo G, Zhang D. Single-cell landscape analysis reveals systematic senescence in mammalian Down syndrome. Clin Transl Med 2023; 13:e1310. [PMID: 37461266 PMCID: PMC10352595 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Down syndrome (DS), which is characterized by various malfunctions, is the most common chromosomal disorder. As the DS population continues to grow and most of those with DS live beyond puberty, early-onset health problems have become apparent. However, the cellular landscape and molecular alterations have not been thoroughly studied. METHODS This study utilized single-cell resolution techniques to examine DS in humans and mice, spanning seven distinct organs. A total of 71 934 mouse and 98 207 human cells were analyzed to uncover the molecular alterations occurring in different cell types and organs related to DS, specifically starting from the fetal stage. Additionally, SA-β-Gal staining, western blot, and histological study were employed to verify the alterations. RESULTS In this study, we firstly established the transcriptomic profile of the mammalian DS, deciphering the cellular map and molecular mechanism. Our analysis indicated that DS cells across various types and organs experienced senescence stresses from as early as the fetal stage. This was marked by elevated SA-β-Gal activity, overexpression of cell cycle inhibitors, augmented inflammatory responses, and a loss of cellular identity. Furthermore, we found evidence of mitochondrial disturbance, an increase in ribosomal protein transcription, and heightened apoptosis in fetal DS cells. This investigation also unearthed a regulatory network driven by an HSA21 gene, which leads to genome-wide expression changes. CONCLUSION The findings from this study offer significant insights into the molecular alterations that occur in DS, shedding light on the pathological processes underlying this disorder. These results can potentially guide future research and treatment development for DS.
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- Yao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Genetics, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Birth Defect Control and Prevention Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Birth Defect Control and Prevention Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Birth Defect Control and Prevention Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Birth Defect Control and Prevention Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Birth Defect Control and Prevention Research Center of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Li M, Sun S, Bian Z, Yao S, Liu M, You X, Li M. SNHG15 promotes chemoresistance and glycolysis in colorectal cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 246:154480. [PMID: 37148838 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play an important role in tumor progression. Small nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (SNHG15) is a lncRNA that has been confirmed to play an oncogenic role in multiple cancer types. However, its role in glycolysis and chemoresistance in colorectal cancer (CRC) is unclear. The expression of SNHG15 in CRC was analyzed using data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases by bioinformatics methods. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assays were used to evaluate cell viability. Cell sensitivity to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) was detected by CCK-8. Glucose absorption and lactate production were used to evaluate the impact of SNHG15 on glycolysis. RNA-seq, real-time fluorescence quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting (WB) were used to reveal the potential molecular mechanism of SNHG15 in CRC. SNHG15 was upregulated in CRC tissues compared with paired noncancerous tissues. Ectopic SNHG15 expression increased proliferation, 5-FU chemoresistance, and glycolysis in CRC cells. In contrast, SNHG15 knockdown inhibited CRC proliferation, 5-FU chemoresistance and glycolysis. Multiple pathways, including apoptosis and glycolysis, were potentially regulated by SNHG15 based on RNA-seq and pathway enrichment analyses. RT-qPCR and WB experiments confirmed that SNHG15 promoted the expression of TYMS, BCL2, GLUT1 and PKM2 in CRC cells. In conclusion, SNHG15 promotes 5-FU chemoresistance and glycolysis in CRC by potentially regulating the expression of TYMS, BCL2, GLUT1 and PKM2 and appears to be a new target for cancer therapy.
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- Min Li
- Pharmacy Department, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214100, China.
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- Wuxi Cancer Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, China
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- Wuxi Cancer Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, China
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- Wuxi Cancer Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214100, China.
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- Pharmacy Department, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214100, China
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Zhang N, Lei T, Xu T, Zou X, Wang Z. Long noncoding RNA SNHG15: A promising target in human cancers. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1108564. [PMID: 37056344 PMCID: PMC10086267 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1108564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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As oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes, lncRNAs played an important role in tumorigenesis and the progression of human cancers. The lncRNA SNHG15 has recently been revealed to be dysregulated in malignant tumors, suggesting the aberrant expression of which contributes to clinical features and regulates various oncogenic processes. We have selected extensive literature focused on SNHG15 from electronic databases, including studies relevant to its clinical significance and the critical events in cancer-related processes such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy, metastasis, and drug resistance. This review summarized the current understanding of SNHG15 in cancer, mainly focusing on the pathological features, known biological functions, and underlying molecular mechanisms. Furthermore, SNHG15 has been well-documented to be an effective diagnostic and prognostic marker for tumors, offering novel therapeutic interventions in specific subsets of cancer cells.
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- Niu Zhang
- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- *Correspondence: Zhaoxia Wang,
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Xiao H, Feng X, Liu M, Gong H, Zhou X. SnoRNA and lncSNHG: Advances of nucleolar small RNA host gene transcripts in anti-tumor immunity. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1143980. [PMID: 37006268 PMCID: PMC10050728 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1143980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
Abstract
The small nucleolar RNA host genes (SNHGs) are a group of genes that can be transcript into long non-coding RNA SNHG (lncSNHG) and further processed into small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs). Although lncSNHGs and snoRNAs are well established to play pivotal roles in tumorigenesis, how lncSNHGs and snoRNAs regulate the immune cell behavior and function to mediate anti-tumor immunity remains further illustrated. Certain immune cell types carry out distinct roles to participate in each step of tumorigenesis. It is particularly important to understand how lncSNHGs and snoRNAs regulate the immune cell function to manipulate anti-tumor immunity. Here, we discuss the expression, mechanism of action, and potential clinical relevance of lncSNHGs and snoRNAs in regulating different types of immune cells that are closely related to anti-tumor immunity. By uncovering the changes and roles of lncSNHGs and snoRNAs in different immune cells, we aim to provide a better understanding of how the transcripts of SNHGs participate in tumorigenesis from an immune perspective.
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- Hao Xiao
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao Zhou,
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Meng H, Nan M, Li Y, Ding Y, Yin Y, Zhang M. Application of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology in basic research, diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1148412. [PMID: 37020597 PMCID: PMC10067930 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1148412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and its progression is accompanied by a complex array of genetic variations. CRISPR/Cas9 can identify new drug-resistant or sensitive mutations in colon cancer, and can use gene editing technology to develop new therapeutic targets and provide personalized treatments, thereby significantly improving the treatment of colon cancer patients. CRISPR/Cas9 systems are driving advances in biotechnology. RNA-directed Cas enzymes have accelerated the pace of basic research and led to clinical breakthroughs. This article reviews the rapid development of CRISPR/Cas in colon cancer, from gene editing to transcription regulation, gene knockout, genome-wide CRISPR tools, therapeutic targets, stem cell genomics, immunotherapy, metabolism-related genes and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, the limitations and future development of CRISPR/Cas9 in colon cancer studies are reviewed. In conclusion, this article reviews the application of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology in basic research, diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer.
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- Hui Meng
- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- *Correspondence: Mingzhi Zhang, ; Hui Meng,
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- *Correspondence: Mingzhi Zhang, ; Hui Meng,
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Luo P, Du J, Li Y, Ma J, Shi W. Association between small nucleolar RNA host gene expression and survival outcome of colorectal cancer patients: A meta-analysis based on PRISMA and bioinformatics analysis. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1094131. [PMID: 36895488 PMCID: PMC9990627 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1094131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Growing evidence shows that long non-coding RNA small nucleolar RNA host genes (lncRNA SNHGs) enact an pivotal regulatory roles in the shorter survival outcome of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, no research has systematically evaluated the correlation among lncRNA SNHGs expression and survival outcome of CRC. This research indented to screen whether exist potential prognostic effect of lncRNA SNHGs in CRC patientss using comprehensive review and meta-analysis. Methods Systematic searches were performed from the six relevant databases from inception to October 20, 2022. The quality of published papers was evaluated in details. We pooled the hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) through direct or indirect collection of effect sizes, and odds ratios (OR) with 95% CI by collecting effect sizes within articles. Detailed downstream signaling pathways of lncRNA SNHGs were summarized in detail. Results 25 eligible publications including 2,342 patients were finally included to appraise the association of lncRNA SNHGs with prognosis of CRC. Elevated lncRNA SNHGs expression was revealed in colorectal tumor tissues. High lncSNHG expression means bad survival prognosis in CRC patients (HR=1.635, 95% CI: 1.405-1.864, P<0.001). Additionally, high lncRNA SNHGs expression was inclined to later TNM stage (OR=1.635, 95% CI: 1.405-1.864, P<0.001), distant lymph node invasion, distant organ metastasis, larger tumor diameter and poor pathological grade. Begg's funnel plot test using the Stata 12.0 software suggested that no significant heterogeneity was found. Conclusion Elevated lncRNA SNHGs expression was revealed to be positively correlated to discontented CRC clinical outcome and lncRNA SNHG may act as a potential clinical prognostic index for CRC patients.
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- Pei Luo
- Department of Gastroenterology, Qian Xi Nan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture People's Hospital, Xingyi, Guizhou, China
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- Colorectal Surgery Department, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Colorectal Surgery Department, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Colorectal Surgery Department, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Colorectal Surgery Department, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Akbari A, Abbasi S, Borumandnia N, Eshkiki ZS, Sedaghat M, Tabaeian SP, Kashani AF, Talebi A. Epigenetic regulation of gastrointestinal cancers mediated by long non-coding RNAs. Cancer Biomark 2022; 35:359-377. [PMID: 36404536 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-220142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), as well-known modulator of the epigenetic processes, have been shown to contribute to normal cellular physiological and pathological conditions such as cancer. Through the interaction with epigenetic regulators, an aberrant regulation of gene expression can be resulted due to their dysregulation, which in turn, can be involved in tumorigenesis. In the present study, we reviewed the lncRNAs' function and mechanisms that contributed to aberrant epigenetic regulation, which is directly related to gastrointestinal cancer (GI) development and progression. Findings indicated that epigenetic alterations may involve in tumorigenesis and are valuable biomarkers in case of diagnosing, assessing of risk factors, and predicting of GI cancers. This review summarized the accumulated evidence for biological and clinical application to use lncRNAs in GI cancers, including colorectal, gastric, oral, liver, pancreatic and oesophageal cancer.
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- Abolfazl Akbari
- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mathematics, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Overexpression of lncRNA HOXA-AS2 promotes the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma by mediating SNX5 expression. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2022; 23:59. [PMID: 36528556 PMCID: PMC9759889 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-022-00457-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most common head and neck cancers. Long non-coding RNA HOXA-AS2 (lncRNA HOXA-AS2) have been extensively studied in various cancers. However, the expression and function of HOXA-AS2 in OSCC still remain unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate the roles of HOXA-AS2 in OSCC. METHODS OSCC tissues and adjacent normal tissues were obtained from OSCC patients. RT-qPCR and Western blot assays were used to detect the expression of target genes in OSCC tissues or cells. Cells proliferation, migration and invasion were detected by CCK-8 and transwell assays, respectively. The target gene of HOXA-AS2 was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. RESULTS We found that HOXA-AS2 expression was remarkably upregulated in OSCC tissues and cell lines. The downregulation of HOXA-AS2 inhibited cells proliferation, migration and invasion. Our bioinformatics analysis found that HOXA-AS2 can target miR-520c-3p, which was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. The expression of HOXA-AS2 was found to be negatively associated with miR-520c-3p in OSCC tissues. Moreover, sorting nexin 5 (SNX5), a downstream target of miR-520c-3p, was inhibited by miR-520c-3p overexpression. SNX5 was also increased in OSCC tissues and cell lines. Additionally, we found that the higher expression of SNX5 was strongly associated with the tumor grade of OSCC patients in Oncomine database. Most importantly, the knockdown of HOXA-AS2 induced cells apoptosis by promoting autophagy by regulating SNX5. CONCLUSION HOXA-AS2 served an oncogene and promoted OSCC progression via the miR-520c-3p/SNX5 axis. Thus, HOXA-AS2 may be a new biomarker for diagnosis and treatment of OSCC.
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Lulli M, Napoli C, Landini I, Mini E, Lapucci A. Role of Non-Coding RNAs in Colorectal Cancer: Focus on Long Non-Coding RNAs. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:13431. [PMID: 36362222 PMCID: PMC9654895 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite the advances in the knowledge of pathogenetic molecular mechanisms and the implementation of more effective drug treatments in recent years, the overall survival rate of patients remains unsatisfactory. The high death rate is mainly due to metastasis of cancer in about half of the cancer patients and the emergence of drug-resistant populations of cancer cells. Improved understanding of cancer molecular biology has highlighted the role of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in colorectal cancer development and evolution. ncRNAs regulate gene expression through various mechanisms, including epigenetic modifications and interactions of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) with both microRNAs (miRNAs) and proteins, and through the action of lncRNAs as miRNA precursors or pseudogenes. LncRNAs can also be detected in the blood and circulating ncRNAs have become a new source of non-invasive cancer biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of colorectal cancer, as well as for predicting the response to drug therapy. In this review, we focus on the role of lncRNAs in colorectal cancer development, progression, and chemoresistance, and as possible therapeutic targets.
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- Matteo Lulli
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, Section of General Pathology, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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Zhu M, Xiang H, Peng Z, Ma Z, Shen J, Wang T, Chen L, Cao D, Gu S, Wang M, Cao J. Silencing the expression of lncRNA SNHG15 may be a novel therapeutic approach in human breast cancer through regulating miR-345-5p. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:1173. [PMID: 36467335 PMCID: PMC9708471 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-5275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) short nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (SNHG15) has been found to have an oncogenic function in numerous malignancies. Nevertheless, the biological function and regulatory mechanisms of SNHG15 in breast cancer have not been fully elucidated. METHODS Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression of SNHG15 and in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. The expression of SNHG15 was silenced using small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology. The proliferation and migration of the cells were examined by colony formation assays, cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) assays, and transwell assays. For the zebrafish xenograft injection experiments, cultured cells labelled with the fluorescent dye CM-DiI were injected into the perivitelline space of the larvae. RESULTS This present study revealed that the expression of lncRNA SNHG15 (lnc-SNHG15) was significantly upregulated in breast cancer cells, and its overexpression was associated with the tumor. The relative expression of lnc-SNHG15 could be downregulated using siRNAs, and silencing lnc-SNHG15 inhibited the proliferation and the migration of MDA-MB-231 cells. In vivo experiments using the zebrafish xenograft model showed similar results. Mechanistically, the knockdown effect of lnc-SNHG15 could be restored by inhibiting the expression of the miR-345-5p, confirming the negative regulation between lnc-SNHG15 and miR-345-5p. Interestingly, cisplatin treatment combined with SNHG15 knockdown effectively inhibited MDA-MB-231 cell proliferation and migration in the zebrafish xenograft compared to negative controls. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, lnc-SNHG15 knockdown increased miR-345-5p expression and negated cisplatin resistance in breast cancer cells, and thus, lnc-SNHG15 may be a potential novel target for breast cancer therapy.
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- Minshu Zhu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Linhai, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Linhai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Linhai, China
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He J, Wu W. Comprehensive landscape and future perspectives of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in colorectal cancer (CRC): Based on a bibliometric analysis. Noncoding RNA Res 2022; 8:33-52. [PMID: 36311994 PMCID: PMC9582894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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This review aimed to use bibliometric analysis to sort out, analyze and summarize the knowledge foundation and hot topics in the field of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in colorectal cancer (CRC), and point out future trends to inspire related research and innovation. We used CiteSpace to analyze publication outputs, countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords. Knowledge foundations, hotspots, and future trends were then depicted. The overall research showed the trend of biomedical-oriented multidisciplinary. Much evidence indicates that lncRNA plays the role of oncogene or tumor suppressor in the occurrence and development of CRC. Besides, many lncRNAs have multiple mechanisms. lncRNAs and metastasis of CRC, lncRNAs and drug resistance of CRC, and the clinical application of lncRNAs in CRC are current research hotspots. Through insight into the development trend of lncRNAs in CRC, this study will help researchers extract hidden valuable information for further research.
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- Jia He
- Faculty Affairs and Human Resources Management Department, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery (Gastrointestinal Surgery), The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China,Corresponding author.
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Lu J, Tan J, Yu X. A Prognostic Ferroptosis-Related lncRNA Model Associated With Immune Infiltration in Colon Cancer. Front Genet 2022; 13:934196. [PMID: 36118850 PMCID: PMC9470855 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.934196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Colon cancer (CC) is a common malignant tumor worldwide, and ferroptosis plays a vital role in the pathology and progression of CC. Effective prognostic tools are required to guide clinical decision-making in CC. In our study, gene expression and clinical data of CC were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases. We identified the differentially expressed ferroptosis-related lncRNAs using the differential expression and gene co-expression analysis. Then, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were used to identify the effective ferroptosis-related lncRNAs for constructing the prognostic model for CC. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was conducted to explore the functional enrichment analysis. CIBERSORT and single-sample GSEA were performed to investigate the association between our model and the immune microenvironment. Finally, three ferroptosis-related lncRNAs (XXbac-B476C20.9, TP73-AS1, and SNHG15) were identified to construct the prognostic model. The results of the validation showed that our model was effective in predicting the prognosis of CC patients, which also was an independent prognostic factor for CC. The GSEA analysis showed that several ferroptosis-related pathways were significantly enriched in the low-risk group. Immune infiltration analysis suggested that the level of immune cell infiltration was significantly higher in the high-risk group than that in the low-risk group. In summary, we established a prognostic model based on the ferroptosis-related lncRNAs, which could provide clinical guidance for future laboratory and clinical research on CC.
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Tan L, Peng D, Cheng Y. Significant position of C-myc in colorectal cancer: a promising therapeutic target. CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF SPANISH ONCOLOGY SOCIETIES AND OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE OF MEXICO 2022; 24:2295-2304. [PMID: 35972682 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-02910-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor initiating from the mucosa of the colorectum. According to the 2020 statistics from the World Health Organization, there are 10.0% CRC cases among all 19.3 million new cancers, followed by lung and breast cancer, and 9.4% CRC cases among all 9.9 million cancer deaths, ranking second. The population of CRC patients in China is large, and its incidence and mortality continue to increase each year. Despite the continuous development of surgical methods, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, the overall survival of CRC patients remains low. Past research has suggested that c-myc plays a pivotal role in the development of CRC. A higher expression level of c-Myc is a negative prognostic marker in CRC. However, there are few drugs targeting c-myc directly. Therefore, we focused on discovering the mechanism of c-myc in CRC to provide a reference for a better therapy choice for patients.
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- Li Tan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Yang T, Shen J. Small nucleolar RNAs and SNHGs in the intestinal mucosal barrier: Emerging insights and current roles. J Adv Res 2022; 46:75-85. [PMID: 35700920 PMCID: PMC10105082 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2022.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have focused on the involvement of small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) and SNHGs in tumor cell proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, and metastasis via multiple pathways, including phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT), Wnt/β catenin, and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). These molecular mechanisms affect the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier. AIM OF REVIEW Current evidence regarding snoRNAs and SNHGs in the context of the mucosal barrier and modulation of homeostasis is fragmented. In this review, we collate the established information on snoRNAs and SNHGs as well as discuss the major pathways affecting the mucosal barrier. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW Intestinal mucosal immunity, microflora, and the physical barrier are altered in non-neoplastic diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases. Dysregulated snoRNAs and SNHGs may impact the intestinal mucosal barrier to promote the pathogenesis and progression of multiple diseases. SnoRNAs or SNHGs has been shown to be associated with poor disease behaviors, indicating that they may be exploited as prognostic biomarkers. Additionally, clarifying the complicated interactions between snoRNAs or SNHGs and the mucosal barrier may provide novel insights for the therapeutic treatment targeting strengthen the intestinal mucosal barrier.
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- Tian Yang
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center. Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160# Pu Jian Ave, Shanghai 200127, China; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center. Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160# Pu Jian Ave, Shanghai 200127, China; Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, China.
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Li J, Ji Y, Chen N, Wang H, Fang C, Yin X, Jiang Z, Dong Z, Zhu D, Fu J, Zhou W, Jiang R, He L, Hantao Z, Shi G, Cheng L, Su X, Dai L, Deng H. A specific upregulated lncRNA in colorectal cancer promotes cancer progression. JCI Insight 2022; 7:158855. [PMID: 35617032 PMCID: PMC9462503 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.158855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of various diseases, including colorectal cancer (CRC). The gene mutations of Adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) were found in most colorectal cancer patients. They are functioned as an important inducer of tumorigenesis. Based on our microarray results, we identified a specific upregulated lncRNA in colorectal cancer (SURC). Further analysis showed that high SURC expression correlated with poorer disease-free survival and overall survival in patients with colorectal cancer. Besides, we found that mutated APC genes can promote the transcription of SURC by reducing the degradation of β-catenin protein in colorectal cancer. Functional assays revealed that knockdown of SURC impaired CRC cell proliferation, colony formation, cell cycle and tumor growth. Additionally, SURC can promote CCND2 expression by inhibiting the expression of miR-185-5p in CRC cells. In conclusion, we demonstrate that SURC is a specific upregulated lncRNA in CRC and the SURC/miR-185-5p/CCND2 axis may be targetable for CRC diagnosis and therapy.
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- Junshu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Sun YF, Wang Y, Li XD, Wang H. SNHG15, a p53-regulated lncRNA, suppresses cisplatin-induced apoptosis and ROS accumulation through the miR-335-3p/ZNF32 axis. Am J Cancer Res 2022; 12:816-828. [PMID: 35261804 PMCID: PMC8899989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Small nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (SNHG15) is upregulated in many malignancies and mediates the development of multiple cancers, including osteosarcoma (OS). However, data on the regulatory mechanisms and role of SNHG15 in the chemoresistance of OS remain scarce. Here, we show that p53 binds to the SNHG15 promoter, leading to decreased SNHG15 expression. Decreased SNHG15 expression promotes cisplatin-induced apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation in OS cells. Furthermore, SNHG15 sponges and inhibits the activity of endogenous miR-335-3p, leading to the upregulation of zinc finger protein 32 (ZNF32). Taken together, these findings reveal that p53 downregulates SNHG15 expression in OS. In addition, SNHG15 suppresses cisplatin-induced apoptosis and ROS accumulation through the miR-335-3p/ZNF32 pathway.
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- Yue-Feng Sun
- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital & Institute of Cancer Stem Cell Dalian Medical UniversityDalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical UniversityDalian 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital & Institute of Cancer Stem Cell Dalian Medical UniversityDalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central HospitalDalian 116022, Liaoning, China
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DNA-methylation-induced silencing of DIO3OS drives non-small cell lung cancer progression via activating hnRNPK-MYC-CDC25A axis. MOLECULAR THERAPY-ONCOLYTICS 2021; 23:205-219. [PMID: 34761103 PMCID: PMC8551476 DOI: 10.1016/j.omto.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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DNA methylation is a class of epigenetic modification manner, which is responsible for the inactivation of various tumor suppressors. Recently, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were revealed to be implicated in a variety of malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the contributions of lncRNAs to DNA-methylation-induced oncogenic effects in NSCLC remain largely unknown. In this study, we identified a DNA-methylation-repressed lncRNA DIO3 opposite strand upstream RNA (DIO3OS) in NSCLC. DIO3OS is downregulated in NSCLC, and its low expression is related to poor prognosis. Ectopic expression of DIO3OS repressed NSCLC cell growth and motility and promoted NSCLC cell apoptosis in vitro. DIO3OS also repressed NSCLC tumorigenesis and metastasis in vivo. DIO3OS knockdown exhibited opposite biological effects. DIO3OS competitively bound heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein K (hnRNPK), repressed the binding of hnRNPK to MYC DNA and MYC mRNA, reduced the promoting roles of hnRNPK on MYC transcription and translation, led to the repression of MYC transcription and translation, and therefore remarkably decreased the expression of MYC and CDC25A, a downstream target of MYC. Additionally, depletion of hnRNPK blocked the tumor-suppressive roles of DIO3OS in NSCLC. In conclusion, these findings identified DIO3OS as an important protective factor against NSCLC via modulating hnRNPK-MYC-CDC25A axis.
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lncRNA SNHG15 Promotes Ovarian Cancer Progression through Regulated CDK6 via Sponging miR-370-3p. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:9394563. [PMID: 34734088 PMCID: PMC8560251 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9394563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ovarian cancer is a kind of cancer from the female genital tract; the molecular mechanism still needs to be explored. lncRNA plays a vital role in tumorigenesis and development. Our aim was to identify oncogenic lncRNAs in ovarian cancer and explore the potential molecular mechanism. SNHG15 was initially identified by using GEO datasets (GSE135886 and GSE119054) and validated by tumor tissues and the cell line, identifying that SNHG15 was upregulated in ovarian cancer. Besides, high SNHG15 indicated poor prognosis in ovarian cancer. Furthermore, knockdown SNHG15 suppresses ovarian cancer proliferation and promotes apoptosis. Mechanistically, SNHG15 promotes proliferation through upregulated CDK6 via sponging miR-370-3p. Taken together, our findings emphasize the important role of SNHG15 in ovarian cancer, suggesting that SNHG15 may be a promising target for ovarian cancer.
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Raei N, Safaralizadeh R, Hesseinpourfeizi M, Yazdanbod A, Pourfarzi F, Latifi-Navid S. Crosstalk between lncRNAs and miRNAs in gastrointestinal cancer drug resistance. Life Sci 2021; 284:119933. [PMID: 34508759 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Gastrointestinal cancers are one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide. Dysregulation of lncRNAs by epigenetic alteration is crucial in gastrointestinal carcinogenesis. Epigenetic alteration includes DNA methylation, chromatin remodeling, histone modifications, and deregulated-gene expression by miRNAs. LncRNAs are involved in biological processes, including, uncontrolled cell division, migration, invasion, and resistance to apoptosis and drugs. Multiple-drug resistance (MDR) is a crucial obstacle in effective chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. MDR can be associated with the prognosis and diagnosis of patients receiving chemotherapeutic agents (i.e. cisplatin, oxaliplatin, platinum, 5-fluorouracil, gefitinib, methotrexate, taxol, cetuximab, docetaxel, and gemcitabine). In this review, we focused on recently known lncRNAs and their relation with miRNAs and chemotherapeutic drugs, and their modulation in gastrointestinal cancers. Moreover, we mentioned the future prospective and clinical application of lncRNAs as a critical indicator and biomarker in diagnosis, prognosis, staging, grading, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.
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- Negin Raei
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Digestive Disease Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
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Zhang Y, Lu C, Cui H. Long non-coding RNA SNHG22 facilitates hepatocellular carcinoma tumorigenesis and angiogenesis via DNA methylation of microRNA miR-16-5p. Bioengineered 2021; 12:7446-7458. [PMID: 34652260 PMCID: PMC8806779 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1975969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is considered as a common malignancy worldwide. Considerable evidence has illustrated that abnormally expressed long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are in a close correlation with the initiation and progression of various tumors, including HCC. LncRNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 22 (SNHG22) has been reported to play important roles in tumor initiation, but its role and mechanism are little known in HCC. In our report, we discovered the high level of SNHG22 in HCC tissues and cells, and the high expression of SNHG22 was correlated with unfavorable clinical outcome in HCC patients. Functional assays implied that SNHG22 deficiency suppressed cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis in vitro. Additionally, it was also confirmed that silenced SNHG22 suppressed tumor growth and angiogenesis in vivo. Mechanistic exploration revealed that SNHG22 recruited DNMT1 to miR-16-5p DNA promoter through EZH2 and inhibited miR-16-5p transcription via DNA methylation. Finally, we verified that the suppression of miR-16-5p countervailed the suppressive effect of SNHG22 deficiency on HCC cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. Conclusively, this study clarified the SNHG22/EZH2/DNMT1/miR-16-5p axis and revealed that SNHG22 could be an underlying biomarker for HCC.
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- Yinxin Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Jianhu Hospital of Nantong University, Jianhu People's Hospital, Jianhu, Jiangsu Province China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Jianhu Hospital of Nantong University, Jianhu People's Hospital, Jianhu, Jiangsu Province China
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- Department of Operating Room, The Affiliated Jianhu Hospital of Nantong University, Jianhu People's Hospital, Jianhu, Jiangsu Province, China
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Zhao J, Lin H, Huang K. Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Extracellular Vesicles Transmitting MicroRNA-34a-5p Suppress Tumorigenesis of Colorectal Cancer Through c-MYC/DNMT3a/PTEN Axis. Mol Neurobiol 2021; 59:47-60. [PMID: 34623601 PMCID: PMC8786758 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02431-9] [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: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Mesenchymal stem cell–derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EV) can transport microRNAs (miRNAs) into colorectal cancer (CRC) cells, thus to inhibit the malignant phenotype of cancer cells. Whether MSC-EV could deliver miR-34a-5p to suppress CRC development was surveyed through the research. miR-34a-5p, c-MYC, DNA methyltransferase 3a (DNMT3a), and phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) expression were measured in CRC tissues and cell lines. miR-34a-5p and c-MYC expression were altered by transfection in HCT-116 cells. MSC-EV were transfected with miR-34a-5p- and c-MYC-related oligonucleotides and co-cultured with HCT-116 cells. HCT-116 cell growth after treatment was observed. Furthermore, the functional roles of miR-34a-5p and c-MYC were explored in vivo. The combined interactions of miR-34a-5p/c-MYC/DNMT3a/PTEN axis were assessed. miR-34a-5p and PTEN were downregulated while c-MYC and DNMT3a were upregulated in CRC. Depletion of miR-34a-5p drove while that of c-MYC restricted CRC cell growth. MSC-EV retarded CRC progression. Moreover, MSC-EV carrying overexpressed miR-34a-5p or depleted c-MYC further disrupted CRC cell progression. miR-34a-5p targeted c-MYC to regulate DNMT3a and PTEN. c-MYC overexpression abrogated EV-derived miR-34a-5p upregulation-induced effects on CRC. Restoring miR-34a-5p or depleting c-MYC in MSC-EV limited CRC tumor formation. MSC-EV-derived miR-34a-5p depresses CRC development through modulating the binding of c-MYC to DNMT3a and epigenetically regulating PTEN.
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- Jiangning Zhao
- Gastrointestinal Peritoneal Cancer Surgery, The Fourth Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 1 Fuhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, China. .,Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 1 Fuhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, China.
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- Gastrointestinal Peritoneal Cancer Surgery, The Fourth Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 1 Fuhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, China.,Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 1 Fuhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Papaioannou D, Ozer HG, Nicolet D, Urs AP, Herold T, Mrózek K, Batcha AM, Metzeler KH, Yilmaz AS, Volinia S, Bill M, Kohlschmidt J, Pietrzak M, Walker CJ, Carroll AJ, Braess J, Powell BL, Eisfeld AK, Uy GL, Wang ES, Kolitz JE, Stone RM, Hiddemann W, Byrd JC, Bloomfield CD, Garzon R. Clinical and molecular relevance of genetic variants in the non-coding transcriptome of patients with cytogenetically normal acute myeloid leukemia. Haematologica 2021; 107. [PMID: 34261293 PMCID: PMC9052895 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2020.266643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Expression levels of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) have been shown to associate with clinical outcome of patients with cytogenetically normal acute myeloid leukemia (CN-AML). However, the frequency and clinical significance of genetic variants in the nucleotide sequences of lncRNA in AML patients is unknown. Herein, we analyzed total RNA sequencing data of 377 younger adults (aged <60 years) with CN-AML, who were comprehensively characterized with regard to clinical outcome. We used available genomic databases and stringent filters to annotate genetic variants unequivocally located in the non-coding transcriptome of AML patients. We detected 981 variants, which are recurrently present in lncRNA that are expressed in leukemic blasts. Among these variants, we identified a cytosine-to-thymidine variant in the lncRNA RP5-1074L1.4 and a cytosine-to-thymidine variant in the lncRNA SNHG15, which independently associated with longer survival of CN-AML patients. The presence of the SNHG15 cytosine-to-thymidine variant was also found to associate with better outcome in an independent dataset of CN-AML patients, despite differences in treatment protocols and RNA sequencing techniques. In order to gain biological insights, we cloned and overexpressed both wild-type and variant versions of the SNHG15 lncRNA. In keeping with its negative prognostic impact, overexpression of the wild-type SNHG15 associated with higher proliferation rate of leukemic blasts when compared with the cytosine-to-thymidine variant. We conclude that recurrent genetic variants of lncRNA that are expressed in the leukemic blasts of CN-AML patients have prognostic and potential biological significance.
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- Dimitrios Papaioannou
- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA,*DP and HGO contributed equally as co-first authors
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbus, OH, USA,*DP and HGO contributed equally as co-first authors
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clara D. Bloomfield Center for Leukemia Outcomes Research, Columbus, OH, USA,Alliance Statistics and Data Center, The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clara D. Bloomfield Center for Leukemia Outcomes Research, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany,Medical Data Integration Center (MeDIC), University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Cell Therapy & Hemostaseology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clara D. Bloomfield Center for Leukemia Outcomes Research, Columbus, OH, USA,Alliance Statistics and Data Center, The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clara D. Bloomfield Center for Leukemia Outcomes Research, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Genetics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Hospital Barmherzige Brüder, Regensburg, Germany
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- The Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clara D. Bloomfield Center for Leukemia Outcomes Research, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Monter Cancer Center, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Lake Success, NY, USA
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clara D. Bloomfield Center for Leukemia Outcomes Research, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,CDB and RG contributed equally as co-senior authors
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- The Ohio State University, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA,CDB and RG contributed equally as co-senior authors
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Decoding LncRNAs. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13112643. [PMID: 34072257 PMCID: PMC8199187 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13112643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been considered as unimportant additions to the transcriptome. Yet, in light of numerous studies, it has become clear that ncRNAs play important roles in development, health and disease. Long-ignored, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), ncRNAs made of more than 200 nucleotides have gained attention due to their involvement as drivers or suppressors of a myriad of tumours. The detailed understanding of some of their functions, structures and interactomes has been the result of interdisciplinary efforts, as in many cases, new methods need to be created or adapted to characterise these molecules. Unlike most reviews on lncRNAs, we summarize the achievements on lncRNA studies by taking into consideration the approaches for identification of lncRNA functions, interactomes, and structural arrangements. We also provide information about the recent data on the involvement of lncRNAs in diseases and present applications of these molecules, especially in medicine.
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Baruch E, Nizri-Megnaji T, Berkowitz O, Ginsberg D. A novel E2F1-regulated lncRNA, LAPAS1, is required for S phase progression and cell proliferation. Oncotarget 2021; 12:1072-1082. [PMID: 34084281 PMCID: PMC8169067 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.27962] [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: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The transcription factor E2F1 induces both proliferation and apoptosis and is a critical downstream target of the tumor suppressor RB. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are major regulators of many cellular processes, including cell cycle progression and cell proliferation. However, the mode of action as well as the transcriptional regulation of most lncRNAs are only beginning to be understood. Here, we report that a novel human lncRNA, LAPAS1, is an E2F1- regulated lncRNA that affects S phase progression. Inhibition of LAPAS1 expression increases percentage of S phase cells, and its silencing in synchronized cells delays their progression through S phase. In agreement with its suggested role in cell cycle progression, prolonged inhibition of LAPAS1 attenuates proliferation of human cancer cells. Our data demonstrate that LAPAS1 predominantly functions in trans to repress expression of Sphingolipid Transporter 2 (SPNS2). Importantly, knockdown of SPNS2 rescues the effect of LAPAS1 silencing on cell cycle and cell proliferation. Notably, low levels of LAPAS1 are associated with increased survival of kidney cancer patients. Summarily, we identify LAPAS1 as a novel E2F-regulated lncRNA that has a potential role in human cancer and regulates cell-cycle progression and cell proliferation, at least in part, via regulation of SPNS2.
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- Esther Baruch
- The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.,Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Abak A, Tondro Anamag F, Shoorei H, Fattahi F, Javadinia SA, Basiri A, Taheri M. 5-Fluorouracil: A Narrative Review on the Role of Regulatory Mechanisms in Driving Resistance to This Chemotherapeutic Agent. Front Oncol 2021; 11:658636. [PMID: 33954114 PMCID: PMC8092118 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.658636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is among the mostly administrated chemotherapeutic agents for a wide variety of neoplasms. Non-coding RNAs have a central impact on the determination of the response of patients to 5-FU. These transcripts via modulation of cancer-related pathways, cell apoptosis, autophagy, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and other aspects of cell behavior can affect cell response to 5-FU. Modulation of expression levels of microRNAs or long non-coding RNAs may be a suitable approach to sensitize tumor cells to 5-FU treatment via modulating multiple biological signaling pathways such as Hippo/YAP, Wnt/β-catenin, Hedgehog, NF-kB, and Notch cascades. Moreover, there is an increasing interest in targeting these transcripts in various kinds of cancers that are treated by 5-FU. In the present article, we provide a review of the function of non-coding transcripts in the modulation of response of neoplastic cells to 5-FU.
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Dental Research Center, Research Institute for Dental Sciences, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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High lncSNHG15 expression may predict poor cancer prognosis: a meta-analysis based on the PRISMA and the bio-informatics analysis. Biosci Rep 2021; 40:225716. [PMID: 32633324 PMCID: PMC7369394 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20194468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: SNHG15 has been reported to be aberrantly expressed in various tumor tissues and could serve as a promising prognostic cancer biomarker. Previous studies on SNHG15 yielded inconsistent results with insufficient sampling. Here, a meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the prognostic value of SNHG15 in multiple cancers. Methods: Relevant studies were retrieved from six electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Embase, Web of Science and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Fifteen publications comprising 1318 patients were included. The publication bias was identified by the Begg’s Test, and the sensitivity analysis was also performed. Results: The results demonstrated a positive correlation between high expression level of lncSNHG15 and short overall survival (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.07, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.48–2.88; P<0.0001) and disease-free survival (DFS) (HR = 2.32, 95% CI, 1.53–3.53; P<0.0001). The analysis based on different cancer types showed that SNHG15 had the most prominent prognostic potential in Glioma (HR = 3.81; 95% CI, 0.84–42.69; P=0.28). Moreover, the high expression level of lncSNHG15 indicated advanced TNM stage (OR = 2.52; 95% CI, 1.33–4.76; P=0.00001), lymph node metastasis (OR = 2.41, 95% CI, 0.99–4.81; P=0.05), bigger tumor size (OR = 2.06; 95% CI, 1.03–4.13; P=0.04) and poor histological grade (OR = 2.62, 95% CI, 1.90–3.59; P<0.00001), yet no association with distant metastasis (OR = 1.64, 95% CI, 0.40–6.74; P=0.49), age (OR = 0.98, 95% CI, 0.78–1.22; P=0.84) and gender (OR = 0.9, 95% CI, 0.71–1.14; P=0.3838) was found. Its conclusions further confirmed by exploring TCGA databases. Conclusion: It revealed that lncSNHG15 might be a promising prognostic biomarker of multiple cancer types, especially in Glioma.
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Hussen BM, Gharebaghi A, Eghtedarian R, Taheri M. LncRNA signature in colorectal cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2021; 222:153432. [PMID: 33857856 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2021.153432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most frequent cancers and is associated with high mortality particularly when being diagnosed in advanced stages. Although several environmental and intrinsic risk factors have been identified, the underlying cause of CRC is not clear in the majority of cases. Several studies especially in the recent decade have pointed to the role of epigenetic factors in this kind of cancer. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as important contributors in the epigenetic mechanisms are involved in the initiation, progression and metastasis of CRC. Tens of oncogenic lncRNAs and a lower number of tumor suppressor lncRNAs have been recently identified to be dysregulated in CRC cells and tissues. Notably, expressions of a number of these transcripts have been dysregulated in serum samples of CRC patients, providing a non-invasive route for detection of this kind of cancer. The involvement of lncRNAs in the regulation of autophagy has provided them the ability to modulate response of CRC cells to chemotherapeutic modalities. In the current manuscript, we review the studies which evaluated the role of lncRNAs in the pathogenesis and progression of CRC to appraise their application as diagnostic/ prognostic markers.
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
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- Neurophysiology Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Francavilla A, Turoczi S, Tarallo S, Vodicka P, Pardini B, Naccarati A. Exosomal microRNAs and other non-coding RNAs as colorectal cancer biomarkers: a review. Mutagenesis 2021; 35:243-260. [PMID: 31784760 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/gez038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The circulating human transcriptome, which includes both coding and non-coding RNA (ncRNA) molecules, represents a rich source of potential biomarkers for colorectal cancer (CRC) that has only recently been explored. In particular, the release of RNA-containing extracellular vesicles (EVs), in a multitude of different in vitro cell systems and in a variety of body fluids, has attracted wide interest. The role of RNA species in EVs is still not fully understood, but their capacity to act as a form of distant communication between cells and their higher abundance in association with cancer demonstrated their relevance. In this review, we report the evidence from both in vitro and human studies on microRNAs (miRNAs) and other ncRNA profiles analysed in EVs in relation to CRC as diagnostic, prognostic and predictive markers. The studies so far highlighted that, in exosomes, the most studied category of EVs, several miRNAs are able to accurately discriminate CRC cases from controls as well as to describe the progression of the disease and its prognosis. Most of the time, the in vitro findings support the miRNA profiles detected in human exosomes. The expression profiles measured in exosomes and other EVs differ and, interestingly, there is a variability of expression also among different subsets of exosomes according to their proteic profile. On the other hand, evidence is still limited for what concerns exosome miRNAs as early diagnostic and predictive markers of treatment. Several other ncRNAs that are carried by exosomes, mostly long ncRNAs and circular RNAs, seem also to be dysregulated in CRC. Besides various technical challenges, such as the standardisation of EVs isolation methods and the optimisation of methodologies to characterise the whole spectrum of RNA molecules in exosomes, further studies are needed in order to elucidate their relevance as CRC markers.
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- Antonio Francavilla
- Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine (IIGM), c/o IRCCS Candiolo, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine (IIGM), c/o IRCCS Candiolo, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine (IIGM), c/o IRCCS Candiolo, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biology of Cancer, Institute of Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine (IIGM), c/o IRCCS Candiolo, Candiolo, Turin, Italy
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- Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine (IIGM), c/o IRCCS Candiolo, Candiolo, Turin, Italy.,Department of Molecular Biology of Cancer, Institute of Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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Ashrafizadeh M, Shahinozzaman M, Orouei S, Zarrin V, Hushmandi K, Hashemi F, Kumar A, Samarghandian S, Najafi M, Zarrabi A. Crosstalk of long non-coding RNAs and EMT: Searching the missing pieces of an incomplete puzzle for lung cancer therapy. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2021; 21:640-665. [PMID: 33535952 DOI: 10.2174/1568009621666210203110305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is considered to be the first place among the cancer-related deaths worldwide and demands novel strategies in the treatment of this life-threatening disorder. The aim of this review is to explore regulation of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) by long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in lung cancer. INTRODUCTION LncRNAs can be considered as potential factors for targeting in cancer therapy, since they regulate a bunch of biological processes, e.g. cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. The abnormal expression of lncRNAs occurs in different cancer cells. On the other hand, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a critical mechanism participating in migration and metastasis of cancer cells. METHOD Different databases including Googlescholar, Pubmed and Sciencedirect were used for collecting articles using keywords such as "LncRNA", "EMT", and "Lung cancer". RESULT There are tumor-suppressing lncRNAs that can suppress EMT and metastasis of lung cancer cells. Expression of such lncRNAs undergoes down-regulation in lung cancer progression and restoring their expression is of importance in suppressing lung cancer migration. There are tumor-promoting lncRNAs triggering EMT in lung cancer and enhancing their migration. CONCLUSION LncRNAs are potential regulators of EMT in lung cancer, and targeting them, both pharmacologically and genetically, can be of importance in controlling migration of lung cancer cells.
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- Milad Ashrafizadeh
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Orta Mahalle, Üniversite Caddesi No. 27, Orhanlı, Tuzla, 34956 Istanbul. Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. United States
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- Department of Genetics Science, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran. Iran
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz. Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Division of Epidemiology & Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran. Iran
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- Department of Comparative Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran. Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541. Korea
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- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur. Iran
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- Medical Technology Research Center, Institute of Health Technology, Kermanashah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6715847141. Iran
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, 34956, Istanbul. Turkey
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Pensold D, Gehrmann J, Pitschelatow G, Walberg A, Braunsteffer K, Reichard J, Ravaei A, Linde J, Lampert A, Costa IG, Zimmer-Bensch G. The Expression of the Cancer-Associated lncRNA Snhg15 Is Modulated by EphrinA5-Induced Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22031332. [PMID: 33572758 PMCID: PMC7866228 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The Eph receptor tyrosine kinases and their respective ephrin-ligands are an important family of membrane receptors, being involved in developmental processes such as proliferation, migration, and in the formation of brain cancer such as glioma. Intracellular signaling pathways, which are activated by Eph receptor signaling, are well characterized. In contrast, it is unknown so far whether ephrins modulate the expression of lncRNAs, which would enable the transduction of environmental stimuli into our genome through a great gene regulatory spectrum. Applying a combination of functional in vitro assays, RNA sequencing, and qPCR analysis, we found that the proliferation and migration promoting stimulation of mouse cerebellar granule cells (CB) with ephrinA5 diminishes the expression of the cancer-related lncRNA Snhg15. In a human medulloblastoma cell line (DAOY) ephrinA5 stimulation similarly reduced SNHG15 expression. Computational analysis identified triple-helix-mediated DNA-binding sites of Snhg15 in promoters of genes found up-regulated upon ephrinA5 stimulation and known to be involved in tumorigenic processes. Our findings propose a crucial role of Snhg15 downstream of ephrinA5-induced signaling in regulating gene transcription in the nucleus. These findings could be potentially relevant for the regulation of tumorigenic processes in the context of glioma.
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- Daniel Pensold
- Division of Functional Epigenetics, Institute of Zoology (Biology 2), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (D.P.); (G.P.); (A.W.); (K.B.); (J.R.); (J.L.)
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- RWTH Aachen Medical Faculty, Institute for Computational Genomics, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.G.); (I.G.C.)
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- Division of Functional Epigenetics, Institute of Zoology (Biology 2), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (D.P.); (G.P.); (A.W.); (K.B.); (J.R.); (J.L.)
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- Division of Functional Epigenetics, Institute of Zoology (Biology 2), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (D.P.); (G.P.); (A.W.); (K.B.); (J.R.); (J.L.)
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- Division of Functional Epigenetics, Institute of Zoology (Biology 2), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (D.P.); (G.P.); (A.W.); (K.B.); (J.R.); (J.L.)
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- Division of Functional Epigenetics, Institute of Zoology (Biology 2), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (D.P.); (G.P.); (A.W.); (K.B.); (J.R.); (J.L.)
- Research Training Group 2416 Multi Senses—Multi Scales, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Department of Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, Section of Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics, University of Ferrara, 44100 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Division of Functional Epigenetics, Institute of Zoology (Biology 2), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (D.P.); (G.P.); (A.W.); (K.B.); (J.R.); (J.L.)
- Research Training Group 2416 Multi Senses—Multi Scales, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Research Training Group 2416 Multi Senses—Multi Scales, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
- RWTH Aachen Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- RWTH Aachen Medical Faculty, Institute for Computational Genomics, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (J.G.); (I.G.C.)
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- Division of Functional Epigenetics, Institute of Zoology (Biology 2), RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany; (D.P.); (G.P.); (A.W.); (K.B.); (J.R.); (J.L.)
- Research Training Group 2416 Multi Senses—Multi Scales, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany;
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +49-241-8020844
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Fernández-Cortés M, Andrés-León E, Oliver FJ. The PARP Inhibitor Olaparib Modulates the Transcriptional Regulatory Networks of Long Non-Coding RNAs during Vasculogenic Mimicry. Cells 2020; 9:cells9122690. [PMID: 33333852 PMCID: PMC7765283 DOI: 10.3390/cells9122690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In highly metastatic tumors, vasculogenic mimicry (VM) involves the acquisition by tumor cells of endothelial-like traits. Poly-(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors are currently used against tumors displaying BRCA1/2-dependent deficient homologous recombination, and they may have antimetastatic activity. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as key species-specific regulators of cellular and disease processes. To evaluate the impact of olaparib treatment in the context of non-coding RNA, we have analyzed the expression of lncRNA after performing unbiased whole-transcriptome profiling of human uveal melanoma cells cultured to form VM. RNAseq revealed that the non-coding transcriptomic landscape differed between olaparib-treated and non-treated cells: olaparib significantly modulated the expression of 20 lncRNAs, 11 lncRNAs being upregulated, and 9 downregulated. We subjected the data to different bioinformatics tools and analysis in public databases. We found that copy-number variation alterations in some olaparib-modulated lncRNAs had a statistically significant correlation with alterations in some key tumor suppressor genes. Furthermore, the lncRNAs that were modulated by olaparib appeared to be regulated by common transcription factors: ETS1 had high-score binding sites in the promoters of all olaparib upregulated lncRNAs, while MZF1, RHOXF1 and NR2C2 had high-score binding sites in the promoters of all olaparib downregulated lncRNAs. Finally, we predicted that olaparib-modulated lncRNAs could further regulate several transcription factors and their subsequent target genes in melanoma, suggesting that olaparib may trigger a major shift in gene expression mediated by the regulation lncRNA. Globally, olaparib changed the lncRNA expression landscape during VM affecting angiogenesis-related genes.
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Cui X, Zhang H, Chen T, Yu W, Shen K. Long Noncoding RNA SNHG22 Induces Cell Migration, Invasion, and Angiogenesis of Gastric Cancer Cells via microRNA-361-3p/HMGA1/Wnt/β-Catenin Axis. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:12867-12883. [PMID: 33364835 PMCID: PMC7751299 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s281578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background The correlation between long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and gastric cancer (GC) has been indicated. As a newly found lncRNA, small nucleolar RNA host gene 22 (SNHG22) functions as an oncogene in ovarian carcinoma and breast cancer. However, its action has not been explored in GC. Herein, the purpose of the current research was to examine the influence of SNHG22 on GC development. Methods RT-qPCR was used to identify SNHG22 and microRNA-361-3p (miR-361-3p) in GC tissues and cells. Functional assays were implemented to measure changes on biological activities of GC cells under different transfections. Besides, after human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were co-cultured with supernatant of transfected GC cells, angiogenesis was assessed by tube formation assay in vitro. HMGA1 and β-catenin expression were determined. Finally, mechanistic assays, including RNA pull-down assay and dual-luciferase reporter assay, were employed to assess relationships among SNHG22, miR-361-3p, and HMGA1. Results SNHG22 and HMGA1 were highly expressed but miR-361-3p was poorly expressed in GC tissues. Mechanistically, SNHG22 bound to miR-361-3p, and miR-361-3p targeted HMGA1 to disrupt the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Following SNHG22 or HMGA1 silencing or miR-361-3p upregulation, we observed a decline of proliferation, migration, and invasion of GC cells and HUVEC angiogenesis but acceleration of GC cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Conclusion Collectively, SNHG22 silencing possessed tumor-suppressing potentials in GC development via Wnt/β-catenin pathway by binding to miR-361-3p and downregulating HMGA1, highlighting a new promising road for GC treatment development.
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- Xiaofeng Cui
- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130033, People's Republic of China
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Chen C, Feng Y, Wang J, Liang Y, Zou W. Long non-coding RNA SNHG15 in various cancers: a meta and bioinformatic analysis. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:1156. [PMID: 33243205 PMCID: PMC7690101 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-07649-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background The snoRNA host gene SNHG15 produces a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) with a short half-life and has been reported to be dysregulated in multiple cancers and has recently been found to be correlated with tumour progression. Therefore, this meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the generalised prognostic role of small nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (SNHG15) in malignancies, based on variable data from different studies. Methods Four public databases were used to identify eligible studies. The association between prognostic indicators and clinical features was extracted and pooled to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) or odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Publication bias was measured using Begg’s test and Egger’s test, and the stability of pooled results were measured using sensitivity analysis. Additionally, an online database based on The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) was screened to further validate our results. Ultimately, we predicted the molecular regulation of SNHG15 based on the public databases. Results In total, 11 studies including 1087 patients were ultimately enrolled in our meta-analysis. We found that SNHG15 overexpression was associated with worse overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS), and this was validated in the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) cohort. Moreover, increased SNHG15 expression suggested advanced TNM stage and LNM, but was not associated with age, gender, or tumour size. No publication bias or instability of the results was observed. SNHG15 was significantly upregulated in seven cancers and elevated expression of SNHG15 indicated shorter OS and DFS in five malignancies based on the validation using the GEPIA cohort. Further functional prediction indicated that SNHG15 may participate in some cancer-related pathways. Conclusions Upregulation of lncRNA SNHG15 was notably associated with worse prognosis and clinical features, suggesting that SNHG15 might serve as a novel prognostic factor in various cancers.
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- Caizhi Chen
- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410000, Hunan, China.
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Zehendner CM, Valasarajan C, Werner A, Boeckel JN, Bischoff FC, John D, Weirick T, Glaser SF, Rossbach O, Jaé N, Demolli S, Khassafi F, Yuan K, de Jesus Perez VA, Michalik KM, Chen W, Seeger W, Guenther A, Wasnick RM, Uchida S, Zeiher AM, Dimmeler S, Pullamsetti SS. Long Noncoding RNA TYKRIL Plays a Role in Pulmonary Hypertension via the p53-mediated Regulation of PDGFRβ. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2020; 202:1445-1457. [PMID: 32634060 PMCID: PMC7786813 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201910-2041oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Rationale: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as important regulators of diverse biological functions. Their role in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains to be explored.Objectives: To elucidate the role of TYKRIL (tyrosine kinase receptor-inducing lncRNA) as a regulator of p53/ PDGFRβ (platelet-derived growth factor receptor β) signaling pathway and to investigate its role in PAH.Methods: Pericytes and pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells exposed to hypoxia and derived from patients with idiopathic PAH were analyzed with RNA sequencing. TYKRIL knockdown was performed in above-mentioned human primary cells and in precision-cut lung slices derived from patients with PAH.Measurements and Main Results: Using RNA sequencing data, TYKRIL was identified to be consistently upregulated in pericytes and pulmonary arterial smooth muscles cells exposed to hypoxia and derived from patients with idiopathic PAH. TYKRIL knockdown reversed the proproliferative (n = 3) and antiapoptotic (n = 3) phenotype induced under hypoxic and idiopathic PAH conditions. Owing to the poor species conservation of TYKRIL, ex vivo studies were performed in precision-cut lung slices from patients with PAH. Knockdown of TYKRIL in precision-cut lung slices decreased the vascular remodeling (n = 5). The number of proliferating cell nuclear antigen-positive cells in the vessels was decreased and the number of terminal deoxynucleotide transferase-mediated dUTP nick end label-positive cells in the vessels was increased in the LNA (locked nucleic acid)-treated group compared with control. Expression of PDGFRβ, a key player in PAH, was found to strongly correlate with TYKRIL expression in the patient samples (n = 12), and TYKRIL knockdown decreased PDGFRβ expression (n = 3). From the transcription factor-screening array, it was observed that TYKRIL knockdown increased the p53 activity, a known repressor of PDGFRβ. RNA immunoprecipitation using various p53 mutants demonstrated that TYKRIL binds to the N-terminal of p53 (an important region for p300 interaction with p53). The proximity ligation assay revealed that TYKRIL interferes with the p53-p300 interaction (n = 3) and regulates p53 nuclear translocation.Conclusions: TYKRIL plays an important role in PAH by regulating the p53/PDGFRβ axis.
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- Christoph M Zehendner
- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- ZIM III, Department of Cardiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Lung Development and Remodeling, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- ZIM III, Department of Cardiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- ZIM III, Department of Cardiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
- Cardiovascular Innovation Institute, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
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- Department of Lung Development and Remodeling, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Laboratory for Novel Sequencing Technology, Functional and Medical Genomics, Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology, Max-Delbruck-Centre for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Biology, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; and
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- Department of Lung Development and Remodeling, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Bad Nauheim, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), member of the DZL, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), member of the DZL, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), member of the DZL, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- Cardiovascular Innovation Institute, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- ZIM III, Department of Cardiology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Cardiovascular Regeneration, Centre for Molecular Medicine, and
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research, DZHK, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Lung Development and Remodeling, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Bad Nauheim, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), member of the DZL, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
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Jin L, Cai Q, Wang S, Wang S, Wang J, Quan Z. Long noncoding RNA PVT1 promoted gallbladder cancer proliferation by epigenetically suppressing miR-18b-5p via DNA methylation. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:871. [PMID: 33067424 PMCID: PMC7568542 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-03080-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gallbladder cancer (GBC) accounts for 85–90% malignancies of the biliary tree worldwide. Considerable evidence has demonstrated that dysregulation of lncRNAs is involved in the progression of cancer. LncRNA PVT1 has been reported to play important roles in various cancers, but its role in gallbladder cancer remains unknown. In the present study, we found that PVT1 was upregulated in GBC tissues and cells, and its upregulation was related with poor prognosis in GBC patients. PVT1 promoted GBC cells proliferation in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, PVT1 recruited DNMT1 via EZH2 to the miR-18b-5p DNA promoter and suppressed the transcription of miR-18b-5p through DNA methylation. Moreover, HIF1A was proved to be the downstream target gene of miR-18b-5p and PVT1 regulated GBC cells proliferation via HIF1A. In conclusion, our studies clarified the PVT1/miR-18b-5p/HIF1A regulation axis and indicated that PVT1 could be a potential therapeutic target for GBC.
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- Longyang Jin
- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Surgery, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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Guo K, Gong W, Wang Q, Gu G, Zheng T, Li Y, Li W, Fang M, Xie H, Yue C, Yang J, Zhu Z. LINC01106 drives colorectal cancer growth and stemness through a positive feedback loop to regulate the Gli family factors. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:869. [PMID: 33067422 PMCID: PMC7567881 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-03026-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are essential contributors to the progression of various human cancers. Long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 1106 is a member of lncRNAs family. Until now, the specific role of LINC01106 in CRC remains undefined. The aim the current study was to unveil the functions of LINC01106 and explore its potential molecular mechanism in CRC. Based on the data of online database GEPIA, we determined that LINC01106 was expressed at a high level in colon adenocarcinoma (COAD) tissues compared to normal colon tissues. More importantly, high level of LINC01106 had negative correlation with the overall survival of COAD patients. Additionally, we also determined the low level of LINC01106 in normal colon tissues based on UCSC database. Through qRT-PCR, we identified that LINC01106 was highly expressed in CRC tissues compared to adjacent normal ones. Similarly, we detected the expression of LINC01106 and confirmed that LINC01106 was expressed higher in CRC cells than that in normal cells. Subsequently, LINC01106 was mainly distributed in the cytoplasm. LINC01106 induced the proliferation, migration, and stem-like phenotype of CRC cells. Mechanistically, cytoplasmic LINC01106 positively modulated Gli4 in CRC cells by serving as a miR-449b-5p sponge. Furthermore, nuclear LINC01106 could activate the transcription of Gli1 and Gli2 through recruiting FUS to Gli1 and Gli2 promoters. Mechanism of investigation unveiled that Gli2 was a transcription activator of LINC01106. In conclusion, Gli2-induced upregulation of LINC01106 aggravates CRC progression through upregulating Gli2, Gli2, and Gli4.
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- Kun Guo
- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 230001, Hefei, Anhui Province, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, Jiangsu Health Vocational College, 211800, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210002, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210002, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, 230032, Hefei, Anhui Province, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210002, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210002, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210002, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 210009, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China.
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 230001, Hefei, Anhui Province, P. R. China.
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 230001, Hefei, Anhui Province, P. R. China.
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Poursheikhani A, Abbaszadegan MR, Kerachian MA. Mechanisms of long non-coding RNA function in colorectal cancer tumorigenesis. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2020; 17:7-23. [PMID: 32970938 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers globally. Although a variety of CRC screening methods have been developed, many patients are diagnosed at advanced stages of CRC with tumor invasion and distance metastasis. Several studies have suggested the long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) as one of the main contributors in CRC tumorigenesis, although the exact underlying mechanism of lncRNAs in CRC is still unknown. Numerous studies have indicated aberrant expression of lncRNAs in CRC through different modes of action such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, DNA repair response, drug-resistance, migration, and metastasis. Furthermore, lncRNA polymorphisms can influence the risk of CRC development. Accordingly, lncRNAs can be served as promising diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers and also desired therapeutic targets affecting the outcome of patients with CRC. In this review, we summarized the updated and novel evidence that identifies different roles of lncRNAs in the tumorigenesis of CRC.
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- Arash Poursheikhani
- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Cancer Genetics Research Unit, Reza Radiotherapy, and Oncology Center, Mashhad, Iran
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Song H, Liu D, Dong S, Zeng L, Wu Z, Zhao P, Zhang L, Chen ZS, Zou C. Epitranscriptomics and epiproteomics in cancer drug resistance: therapeutic implications. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2020; 5:193. [PMID: 32900991 PMCID: PMC7479143 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-020-00300-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Drug resistance is a major hurdle in cancer treatment and a key cause of poor prognosis. Epitranscriptomics and epiproteomics are crucial in cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial–mesenchymal transition. In recent years, epitranscriptomic and epiproteomic modification has been investigated on their roles in overcoming drug resistance. In this review article, we summarized the recent progress in overcoming cancer drug resistance in three novel aspects: (i) mRNA modification, which includes alternative splicing, A-to-I modification and mRNA methylation; (ii) noncoding RNAs modification, which involves miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs; and (iii) posttranslational modification on molecules encompasses drug inactivation/efflux, drug target modifications, DNA damage repair, cell death resistance, EMT, and metastasis. In addition, we discussed the therapeutic implications of targeting some classical chemotherapeutic drugs such as cisplatin, 5-fluorouridine, and gefitinib via these modifications. Taken together, this review highlights the importance of epitranscriptomic and epiproteomic modification in cancer drug resistance and provides new insights on potential therapeutic targets to reverse cancer drug resistance.
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- Huibin Song
- Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518001, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518001, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518001, Guangdong, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, 11439 New York, USA.,Tomas Lindahl Nobel Laureate Laboratory, Research Centre, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, Guangdong, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, 11439 New York, USA
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- Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518001, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Research, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, 11439 New York, USA.
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- Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518001, Guangdong, China. .,Shenzhen Public Service Platform on Tumor Precision Medicine and Molecular Diagnosis, Shenzhen, 518001, Guangdong, China.
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LncRNA SNHG15 regulates EGFR-TKI acquired resistance in lung adenocarcinoma through sponging miR-451 to upregulate MDR-1. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:525. [PMID: 32655137 PMCID: PMC7354989 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-2683-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the main component of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and causes a great health concern globally. The top priority of LUAD treatment is to deal with gefitinib resistance. Long non-coding RNAs are certified to modify gefitinib resistance in the course of tumor aggravation. The study focuses on addressing the function of small nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (SNHG15) on modifying gefitinib resistance in LUAD. Previously, NOTCH pathway is implicated in LUAD chemo-resistance. SNHG15 level was boosted following the depletion of NOTCH-1 in A549/GR and H1975/GR cells. Functional studies indicated that SNHG15 and multidrug resistance protein 1 (MDR-1) were overexpressed and possess tumor-promoting functions in gefitinib-resistant LUAD cells while miR-451 was downregulated and possess tumor-suppressive behaviors in gefitinib-resistant LUAD cells. Mechanically, the SNHG15 was cytoplasmically distributed in GR LUAD cells. In addition, SNHG15 released MDR-1 from the suppression of miR-451, leading to MDR-1 promotion. In addition, the elevation of SNHG15 could be attributed to ZEB1. Rescue assays highlighted that downstream molecules MDR-1 and miR-451 could reverse the effects of SNHG15 downregulation on gefitinib-resistant LUAD cells. SNHG15 could alter chemo-resistance of LUAD cells to Gefitinib via regulating miR-451/MDR-1, which could be inspiring findings for the advancement of chemo-therapies for LUAD.
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Chen X, Xu H. LncRNA SNHG15 regulates osteosarcoma progression in vitro and in vivo via sponging miR-346 and regulating TRAF4 expression. Open Life Sci 2020; 15:423-436. [PMID: 33817231 PMCID: PMC7874646 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2020-0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Osteosarcoma (OS) is a common primary malignant bone tumor around the world. It has been reported that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) take part in diverse pathological processes of OS; however, the mechanism remains unknown. This study aimed to uncover the profile of lncRNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 15 (SNHG15), its biological function, and its potential involvement in the mechanism of OS progression in vitro and in vivo. The expression of SNHG15 and TRAF4 was promoted in OS tissues opposite for that of miR-346. The silencing of SNHG15 limited the proliferation, invasion, and enhanced apoptosis of SaoS2 and HOS cells. Moreover, the putative binding sites between miR-346 and SNHG15 or TRAF4 were predicted by starBase and Targetscan software online, individually. Also, miR-346 deletion reversed the positive effects of SNHG15 elimination on proliferation, apoptosis, and invasion in cells. In addition, the upregulation of TRAF4 disrupted the biofunctional results from miR-346 promotion subsequently. Finally, SNHG15 knockdown repressed OS tumor growth in a xenograft tumor model. SNHG15 enhanced the progression of OS by regulating the miR-346/TRAF4 axis in vitro and in vivo.
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- Xuewu Chen
- Department of Spine Surgery, Research Center of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College), No. 2, West Zheshan Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Research Center of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College), No. 2, West Zheshan Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China
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Role of long non-coding RNAs and MYC interaction in cancer metastasis: A possible target for therapeutic intervention. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2020; 399:115056. [PMID: 32445756 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2020.115056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The c-MYC is one of the most commonly discussed oncogenes in almost all cancers. c-MYC, as a proto-oncogene in normal cells, has found to be tightly controlled and regulated, both genetically and epigenetically. Evasion of the controlled checkpoint mechanisms during cancer causes a deregulated expression of c-MYC. Overexpression of c-MYC causes the onset of many hallmarks of cancer. Despite c-MYC being centrally located in several cancers, it is not feasible to target c-MYC in therapeutic resistant cancers. Similarly, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are deregulated during the genesis and progression of different cancers. LncRNAs contribute to almost 27% human genome and recent findings by tumor genome sequencing revealed many of the lncRNAs loci that are modified, deleted, amplified, and mutated during the different stages of cancer development. Recent studies also reported that multiple lncRNAs regulate c-MYC by different mechanisms and vice versa. Thus, oncogenic lncRNAs and c-MYC interaction are positioned to provide an interesting choice for therapeutic interventions in cancers. In this mini-review, we summarize the recent discoveries and explain how the interaction between oncogenic lncRNAs and c-MYC could be used as a possible target for therapeutic intervention in cancers, especially the therapeutic resistant metastatic cancers.
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Jiang W, Xia J, Xie S, Zou R, Pan S, Wang ZW, Assaraf YG, Zhu X. Long non-coding RNAs as a determinant of cancer drug resistance: Towards the overcoming of chemoresistance via modulation of lncRNAs. Drug Resist Updat 2020; 50:100683. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2020.100683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) represent a major fraction of the transcriptome in multicellular organisms. Although a handful of well-studied lncRNAs are broadly recognized as biologically meaningful, the fraction of such transcripts out of the entire collection of lncRNAs remains a subject of vigorous debate. Here we review the evidence for and against biological functionalities of lncRNAs and attempt to arrive at potential modes of lncRNA functionality that would reconcile the contradictory conclusions. Finally, we discuss different strategies of phenotypic analyses that could be used to investigate such modes of lncRNA functionality.
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- Fan Gao
- Institute of Genomics, School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, 201 Pan-Chinese S & T Building, 668 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Institute of Genomics, School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, 201 Pan-Chinese S & T Building, 668 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Institute of Genomics, School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, 201 Pan-Chinese S & T Building, 668 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China.
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- Institute of Genomics, School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, 201 Pan-Chinese S & T Building, 668 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China.
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Zimta AA, Tigu AB, Braicu C, Stefan C, Ionescu C, Berindan-Neagoe I. An Emerging Class of Long Non-coding RNA With Oncogenic Role Arises From the snoRNA Host Genes. Front Oncol 2020; 10:389. [PMID: 32318335 PMCID: PMC7154078 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.00389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The small nucleolar RNA host genes (SNHGs) are a group of long non-coding RNAs, which are reported in many studies as being overexpressed in various cancers. With very few exceptions, the SNHGs (SNHG1, SNHG3, SNHG5, SNHG6, SNHG7, SNHG12, SNHG15, SNHG16, SNHG20) are recognized as inducing increased proliferation, cell cycle progression, invasion, and metastasis of cancer cells, which makes this class of transcripts a viable biomarker for cancer development and aggressiveness. Through our literature research, we also found that silencing of SNHGs through small interfering RNAs or short hairpin RNAs is very effective in both in vitro and in vivo experiments by lowering the aggressiveness of solid cancers. The knockdown of SNHG as a new cancer therapeutic option should be investigated more in the future.
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- Alina-Andreea Zimta
- Medfuture Research Center for Advanced Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medfuture Research Center for Advanced Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Surgical Department, Municipal Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Surgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medfuture Research Center for Advanced Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Functional Genomics and Experimental Pathology, The Oncology Institute “Prof. Dr. I. Chiricuta”, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Sun T, Liu Z, Zhang R, Ma S, Lin T, Li Y, Yang S, Zhang W, Wang Y. Long Non-Coding RNA LEF1-AS1 Promotes Migration, Invasion and Metastasis of Colon Cancer Cells Through miR-30-5p/SOX9 Axis. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:2957-2972. [PMID: 32308428 PMCID: PMC7156234 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s232839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Aberrant expression of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) has been implicated in the tumorigenesis and progression of colon cancer. Lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 antisense RNA 1 (LEF1-AS1), a highly conserved and newly discovered long non-coding RNA, has been reported to be upregulated and correlated with poor prognosis in colon cancer, but the exact role of it remains uncertain. MATERIALS AND METHODS In our study, the biological functions of LEF1-AS1 in colon cancer were analyzed by cell viability assay, colony formation assay, scratch wound healing assay, transwell cell invasion assay, soft agar assay, luciferase reporter assay, pull down assay, tumor xenograft model and Western blot. RESULTS We found that LEF1-AS1 was upregulated in colon cancer patients and correlated with poor overall survival and recurrent-free survival. Besides, enforced expression of LEF1-AS1 in HT29 and T84 cells promoted migration, invasion, anchorage-independent growth, tumor xenograft formation and lung metastasis, while knockdown of LEF1-AS1 in COLO320 cells suppressed cell migration, invasion, anchorage-independent growth and tumor xenograft formation. In addition, LEF1-AS1 was directly interacted and inversely correlated with miR-30-5p in colon cancer, and SOX9 was a downstream target for miR-30-5p. LEF1-AS1 overexpression increased the expression level of SOX9, and restoration of SOX9 attenuated the effects caused by LEF1-AS1 knockdown in cell migration, invasion, anchorage-independent growth and tumor xenograft formation. CONCLUSION Our results indicated that LEF1-AS1 promoted migration, invasion and metastasis of colon cancer cells partially through miR-30-5p/SOX9 axis. The oncogenic LEF1-AS1 could be a potential prognostic biomarker for colon cancer.
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- Ting Sun
- Department of Blood Transfusion, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang110042, People’s Republic of China
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Liang J, Tian XF, Yang W. Effects of long non-coding RNA Opa-interacting protein 5 antisense RNA 1 on colon cancer cell resistance to oxaliplatin and its regulation of microRNA-137. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:1474-1489. [PMID: 32308348 PMCID: PMC7152514 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i13.1474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of colon cancer (CC) is currently high, and is mainly treated with chemotherapy. Oxaliplatin (L-OHP) is a commonly used drug in chemotherapy; however, long-term use can induce drug resistance and seriously affect the prognosis of patients. Therefore, this study investigated the mechanism of Opa-interacting protein 5 antisense RNA 1 (OIP5-AS1) on L-OHP resistance by determining the expression of OIP5-AS1 and microRNA-137 (miR-137) in CC cells and the effects on L-OHP resistance, with the goal of identifying new targets for the treatment of CC.
AIM To study the effects of long non-coding RNA OIP5-AS1 on L-OHP resistance in CC cell lines and its regulation of miR-137.
METHODS A total of 114 CC patients admitted to China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University were enrolled, and the expression of miR-137 and OIP5-AS1 in tumor tissues and corresponding normal tumor-adjacent tissues was determined. The influence of OIP5-AS1 and miR-137 on the biological behavior of CC cells was evaluated. Resistance to L-OHP was induced in CC cells, and their activity was determined and evaluated using cell counting kit-8. Flow cytometry was used to analyze the apoptosis rate, Western blot to determine the levels of apoptosis-related proteins, and dual luciferase reporter assay combined with RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation to analyze the relationship between OIP5-AS1 and miR-137.
RESULTS OIP5-AS1 was up-regulated in CC tissues and cells, while miR-137 was down-regulated in CC tissues and cells. OIP5-AS1 was inversely correlated with miR-137 (P < 0.001). Silencing OIP5-AS1 expression significantly hindered the proliferation, invasion and migration abilities of CC cells and markedly increased the apoptosis rate. Up-regulation of miR-137 expression also suppressed these abilities in CC cells and increased the apoptosis rate. Moreover, silencing OIP5-AS1 and up-regulating miR-137 expression significantly intensified growth inhibition of drug-resistant CC cells and improved the sensitivity of CC cells to L-OHP. OIP5-AS1 targetedly inhibited miR-137 expression, and silencing OIP5-AS1 reversed the resistance of CC cells to L-OHP by promoting the expression of miR-137.
CONCLUSION Highly expressed in CC, OIP5-AS1 can affect the biological behavior of CC cells, and can also regulate the resistance of CC cells to L-OHP by mediating miR-137 expression.
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- Jing Liang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
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