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You GR, Cheng AJ, Shen EYL, Fan KH, Huang YF, Huang YC, Chang KP, Chang JT. MiR-630 Promotes Radioresistance by Induction of Anti-Apoptotic Effect via Nrf2-GPX2 Molecular Axis in Head-Neck Cancer. Cells 2023; 12:2853. [PMID: 38132173 PMCID: PMC10741482 DOI: 10.3390/cells12242853] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Head and neck cancer (HNC) ranks among the top ten prevalent cancers worldwide. Radiotherapy stands as a pivotal treatment component for HNC; however, radioresistance in cancerous cells often leads to local recurrence, becoming a substantial factor in treatment failure. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are compact, non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression by targeting mRNAs to inhibit protein translation. Although several studies have indicated that the dysregulation of miRNAs is intricately linked with malignant transformation, understanding this molecular family's role in radioresistance remains limited. This study determined the role of miR-630 in regulating radiosensitivity in HNC. We discovered that miR-630 functions as an oncomiR, marked by its overexpression in HNC patients, correlating with a poorer prognosis. We further delineated the malignant function of miR-630 in HNC cells. While it had a minimal impact on cell growth, the miR-630 contributed to radioresistance in HNC cells. This result was supported by decreased cellular apoptosis and caspase enzyme activities. Moreover, miR-630 overexpression mitigated irradiation-induced DNA damage, evidenced by the reduced levels of the γ-H2AX histone protein, a marker for double-strand DNA breaks. Mechanistically, the overexpression of miR-630 decreased the cellular ROS levels and initiated Nrf2 transcriptional activity, resulting in the upregulation of the antioxidant enzyme GPX2. Thus, this study elucidates that miR-630 augments radioresistance by inducing an anti-apoptotic effect via the Nrf2-GPX2 molecular axis in HNC. The modulation of miR-630 may serve as a novel radiosensitizing target for HNC.
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- Guo-Rung You
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (G.-R.Y.); (A.-J.C.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (G.-R.Y.); (A.-J.C.)
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan; (E.Y.-L.S.); (K.-H.F.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan; (E.Y.-L.S.); (K.-H.F.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan; (E.Y.-L.S.); (K.-H.F.)
- Department of Radiation Oncology, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, New Taipei City 236017, Taiwan
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- Department of General Dentistry, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, LinKou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333423, Taiwan; (E.Y.-L.S.); (K.-H.F.)
- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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Fatima SA, Nasim MT, Malik A, Rehman SU, Waris S, Rauf M, Ali SS, Haq F, Awan HM. In silico analysis and experimental validation shows negative correlation between miR-1183 and cell cycle progression gene 1 expression in colorectal cancer. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289082. [PMID: 37540697 PMCID: PMC10403070 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that post-transcriptionally regulate gene expression by binding to the 3' untranslated regions (UTR) of target genes. Aberrant expression of miRNAs can lead to disease, including cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Among several factors, differential expression of miRNA can have serious consequences on disease progression. This study was designed to computationally identify and experimentally verify strong miRNA candidates that could influence CRC progression. In silico analysis of publicly available gene expression microarray datasets revealed significant upregulation of miR-1183 in CRC. Comparison of mRNA microarray expression data with predicted miR-1183 targets led to the identification of cell cycle progression gene 1 (CCPG1) as strong, negatively correlated miR-1183 target. Expression analysis by means of quantitative PCR validated the inverse correlation between miR-1183 and CCPG1 in colorectal cancer tissues. CCPG1 indirectly modulates the cell cycle by interacting with the PH/DH domain of Dbs (Rho-specific guanine nucleotide exchange factor). Interestingly, the computational analysis also showed that miR-1183 is upregulated in liver and gastric cancer. This finding is notable as the liver and stomach are the primary metastatic sites for colorectal cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma respectively. This novel finding highlights the broader implications of miR-1183 dysregulation beyond primary CRC, potentially serving as a valuable prognostic marker and a therapeutic target for both primary and metastatic CRC.
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- Syeda Alina Fatima
- Department of Biosciences, Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Lab, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Lab, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Lab, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Lab, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Combined Military Hospital, Kharian, Pakistan
- Department of Cellular Pathology, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health, NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biosciences, Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Lab, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Division of Microbiology, Immunology and Glycobiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences, Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Lab, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Kadkhoda S, Ghafouri-Fard S. The importance of miRNA-630 in human diseases with an especial focus on cancers. Cancer Cell Int 2022; 22:105. [PMID: 35248081 PMCID: PMC8897855 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-022-02531-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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miR-630 is encoded by MIR630 gene (NC_000015.10) on 15q24.1. This miRNA is mostly associated with cytokine signaling in immune system. Several neoplastic as well as non-neoplastic conditions have been linked with dysregulation of miR-630. It is an oncogenic miRNA in renal cell carcinoma, multiple myeloma, colorectal cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. On the other hand, it is a putative tumor suppressor miRNA in lung, cervical, breast, thyroid and esophageal tissues. In a number of other tissues, data regarding the role of miR-630 in the carcinogenesis is conflicting. Expression levels of miR-630 can be used as markers for prediction of cancer course. Moreover, miR-630 can influence response to chemoradiotherapy. This miRNA is also involved in the pathoetiology of IgA nephropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, age-related nuclear cataract and vitiligo. In the present review, we discuss the role of miR-630 in these conditions.
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Kalathil D, John S, Nair AS. FOXM1 and Cancer: Faulty Cellular Signaling Derails Homeostasis. Front Oncol 2021; 10:626836. [PMID: 33680951 PMCID: PMC7927600 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.626836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Forkhead box transcription factor, FOXM1 is implicated in several cellular processes such as proliferation, cell cycle progression, cell differentiation, DNA damage repair, tissue homeostasis, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and redox signaling. In addition to being a boon for the normal functioning of a cell, FOXM1 turns out to be a bane by manifesting in several disease scenarios including cancer. It has been given an oncogenic status based on several evidences indicating its role in tumor development and progression. FOXM1 is highly expressed in several cancers and has also been implicated in poor prognosis. A comprehensive understanding of various aspects of this molecule has revealed its role in angiogenesis, invasion, migration, self- renewal and drug resistance. In this review, we attempt to understand various mechanisms underlying FOXM1 gene and protein regulation in cancer including the different signaling pathways, post-transcriptional and post-translational modifications. Identifying crucial molecules associated with these processes can aid in the development of potential pharmacological approaches to curb FOXM1 mediated tumorigenesis.
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- Dhanya Kalathil
- Cancer Research Program-4, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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- Cancer Research Program-4, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, India.,Research Centre, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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- Cancer Research Program-4, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, India.,Research Centre, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Jiang YJ, Wang N, Cheng F, Lin HR, Zhen SJ, Li YF, Li CM, Huang CZ. Dual Energy Transfer-Based DNA/Graphene Oxide Nanocomplex Probe for Highly Robust and Accurate Monitoring of Apoptosis-Related microRNAs. Anal Chem 2020; 92:11565-11572. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c00307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Yong Jian Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical System (Southwest University), Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical System (Southwest University), Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical System (Southwest University), Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People’s Republic of China
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Fei X, Zhang P, Pan Y, Liu Y. MicroRNA-98-5p Inhibits Tumorigenesis of Hepatitis B Virus-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Targeting NF-κB-Inducing Kinase. Yonsei Med J 2020; 61:460-470. [PMID: 32469170 PMCID: PMC7256008 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2020.61.6.460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE MicroRNAs play key regulatory roles in the tumorigenesis of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HBV-HCC). This study aimed to explore the regulatory effects of microRNA-98-5p (miR-98-5p) on the proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of HBV-HCC cells, as well as the underlying mechanisms involving nuclear factor-κB-inducing kinase (NIK). MATERIALS AND METHODS The expressions of miR-98-5p and NIK in HBV-HCC tissues and cells, and the level of HBV DNA in HBV-HCC cells were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of HBV-HCC cells were analyzed by cell counting kit-8, wound healing, transwell, and flow cytometry assay, respectively. The targeting relationship between miR-98-5p and NIK was predicted by StarBase3.0 and verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay. HBV-HCC xenograft tumor model was constructed in mice to observe the tumor growth in vivo. RESULTS The expression of miR-98-5p was declined in HBV-HCC tissues and cells. Overexpression of miR-98-5p markedly reduced the level of HBV DNA; inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion; and promoted the apoptosis of HBV-HCC cells. NIK was a target of miR-98-5p. Overexpression of miR-98-5p markedly decreased the protein expression of NIK in MHCC97H-HBV cells. NIK reversed the tumor-suppressing effect of miR-98-5p on HBV-HCC cells. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-98-5p significantly inhibited the xenograft tumor growth and decreased the expression of NIK in mice. CONCLUSION MiR-98-5p inhibits the secretion of HBV, proliferation, migration, and invasion of HBV-HCC cells by targeting NIK.
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- Xiukun Fei
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Zaozhuang, China
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- Department of Liver Disease, Zaozhuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zaozhuang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Zaozhuang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Zaozhuang, China.
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Li R, Jiang J, Shi H, Qian H, Zhang X, Xu W. CircRNA: a rising star in gastric cancer. Cell Mol Life Sci 2020; 77:1661-1680. [PMID: 31659415 PMCID: PMC11104848 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03345-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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In recent years, a large number of circRNAs have been identified in mammalian cells with high-throughput sequencing technologies and bioinformatics. The aberrant expression of circRNAs has been reported in many human diseases including gastric cancer (GC). The number of GC-related circRNAs with validated biological functions and mechanisms of action is growing. CircRNAs are critically involved in GC cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion. CircRNAs have been shown to function as regulators of parental gene transcription and alternative splicing and miRNA sponges. Moreover, circRNAs have been suggested to interact with proteins to regulate their expression level and activities. Several circRNAs have been identified to encode functional proteins. Due to their great abundance, high stability, tissue- and developmental-stage-specific expression patterns, and wide distribution in various body fluids and exosomes, circRNAs exhibit a great potential to be utilized as biomarkers for GC. Herein, we briefly summarize their biogenesis, properties and biological functions and discuss about the current research progress of circRNAs in GC with a focus on the potential application for GC diagnosis and therapy.
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- Rong Li
- Aoyang Institute of Cancer, Jiangsu University, 279 Jingang Road, Suzhou, 215600, Jiangsu, China
- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of High Technology Research on Exosomes Foundation and Transformation Application, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Aoyang Institute of Cancer, Jiangsu University, 279 Jingang Road, Suzhou, 215600, Jiangsu, China
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- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of High Technology Research on Exosomes Foundation and Transformation Application, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Aoyang Institute of Cancer, Jiangsu University, 279 Jingang Road, Suzhou, 215600, Jiangsu, China
- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of High Technology Research on Exosomes Foundation and Transformation Application, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Aoyang Institute of Cancer, Jiangsu University, 279 Jingang Road, Suzhou, 215600, Jiangsu, China.
- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of High Technology Research on Exosomes Foundation and Transformation Application, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- Aoyang Institute of Cancer, Jiangsu University, 279 Jingang Road, Suzhou, 215600, Jiangsu, China.
- Zhenjiang Key Laboratory of High Technology Research on Exosomes Foundation and Transformation Application, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Tang H, Zhao H, Yu ZY, Feng X, Fu BS, Qiu CH, Zhang JW. MicroRNA-194 inhibits cell invasion and migration in hepatocellular carcinoma through PRC1-mediated inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Dig Liver Dis 2019; 51:1314-1322. [PMID: 30948333 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a commonly occurring malignancy accompanied by significant mortality rates. More recently, extensive investigations into microRNA (miRNA) expression profiles have been conducted to identify their ability to inhibit tumors. Thus, this study explored the role of miR-194 in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), cell invasion and migration through Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by binding to protein regulator of cytokinesis 1 (PRC1) in HCC. METHODS Initially, HCC related microarray data were retrieved and analyzed, and regulatory miRNAs of PRC1 were predicted accordingly. Next, the roles of miR-194, PRC1, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in HCC were determined, with relationship between PRC1 and miR-194 being verified subsequently. The role of miR-194 in cell EMT, migration, proliferation and invasion was evaluated through gain- and loss- function studies. Finally, tumor xenograft in nude mice was induced to assess tumor growth of HCC. RESULTS miR-194 affected HCC development in Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway with putative binding sites to PRC1. MiR-194 could target PRC1. MiR-194 was downregulated while PRC1 was upregulated in HCC tissues. Additionally, miR-194 elevation and PRC1 silencing could suppress EMT, growth, proliferation, invasion, and migration in HCC cells by inactivating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Taken together, this study demonstrated that miR-194 inhibited EMT, cell invasion and migration through inactivation of PRC1-dependent Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Hui Tang
- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China.
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery, Liver Transplantation Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China.
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Chen L, Chen L, Qin Z, Lei J, Ye S, Zeng K, Wang H, Ying M, Gao J, Zeng S, Yu L. Upregulation of miR-489-3p and miR-630 inhibits oxaliplatin uptake in renal cell carcinoma by targeting OCT2. Acta Pharm Sin B 2019; 9:1008-1020. [PMID: 31649850 PMCID: PMC6804444 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors affecting the urogenital system, accounting for 90% of renal malignancies. Traditional chemotherapy options are often the front-line choice of regimen in the treatment of patients with RCC, but responses may be modest or limited due to resistance of the tumor to anticarcinogen. Downregulated expression of organic cation transporter OCT2 is a possible mechanism underlying oxaliplatin resistance in RCC treatment. In this study, we observed that miR-489-3p and miR-630 suppress OCT2 expression by directly binding to the OCT2 3'-UTR. Meanwhile, via 786-O-OCT2-miRNAs stable expression cell models, we found that miRNAs could repress the classic substrate 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+), fluorogenic substrate N,N-dimethyl-4-(2-pyridin-4-ylethenyl) aniline (ASP+), and oxaliplatin uptake by OCT2 both in vitro and in xenografts. In 33 clinical samples, miR-489-3p and miR-630 were significantly upregulated in RCC, negatively correlating with the OCT2 expression level compared to that in adjacent normal tissues, using tissue microarray analysis and qPCR validation. The increased binding of c-Myc to the promoter of pri-miR-630, responsible for the upregulation of miR-630 in RCC, was further evidenced by chromatin immunoprecipitation and dual-luciferase reporter assay. Overall, this study indicated that miR-489-3p and miR-630 function as oncotherapy-obstructing microRNAs by directly targeting OCT2 in RCC.
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Liang HW, Yang X, Wen DY, Gao L, Zhang XY, Ye ZH, Luo J, Li ZY, He Y, Pang YY, Chen G. Utility of miR‑133a‑3p as a diagnostic indicator for hepatocellular carcinoma: An investigation combined with GEO, TCGA, meta‑analysis and bioinformatics. Mol Med Rep 2018; 17:1469-1484. [PMID: 29138825 PMCID: PMC5780086 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.8040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Increasing evidence has demonstrated that microRNA (miR)‑133a‑3p is an important regulator of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In the present study, the diagnostic role of miR‑133a‑3p in HCC, and the potential functional pathways, were both explored based on publicly available data. Eligible microarray datasets were collected from NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and ArrayExpress database. The data related to HCC and matched adjacent normal tissues were also downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Published studies reporting the association between miR‑133a‑3p expression and HCC were reviewed from multiple databases. By combining the data derived from three sources (GEO, TCGA and published studies), the authors analyzed the comprehensive relationship between miR‑133a‑3p expression and clinicopathological features of HCC. Eventually, putative targets of miR‑133a‑3p in HCC were selected for further bioinformatics prediction. A total of eight published microarray datasets were gathered, and the pooled results demonstrated that the expression of miR‑133a‑3p in the tumor group was lower than that in normal groups [standardized mean difference (SMD)=‑0.54; 95% confidence interval (CI), ‑0.74 to ‑0.35; P<0.001]. Consistently, the level of miR‑133a‑1 in HCC was reduced markedly compared to normal tissues (P<0.001) based on TCGA data, and the AUC value of low miR‑133a‑1 expression for HCC diagnosis was 0.670 (P<0.001). Furthermore, the combined SMD of all datasets (GEO, TCGA and literature) suggested that significant difference was observed between the HCC group and the normal control group, and lower miR‑133a‑3p expression in HCC group was noted (SMD=‑0.69; 95% CI, ‑1.10 to ‑0.29; P=0.001). In addition, the authors discovered five key genes of the calcium signaling pathway (NOS1, ADRA1A, ADRA1B, ADRA1D and TBXA2R) that may probably be targeted by miR‑133a‑3p in HCC. The study reveals that miR‑133a‑3p may function as a tumor suppressor in HCC. The prospective novel pathways and key genes of miR‑133a‑3p could offer potential biomarkers for HCC; however, the predictions require further confirmation.
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- Hai-Wei Liang
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasonics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasonics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasonics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 530021, P.R. China
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Gong XF, Yu AL, Tang J, Wang CL, He JR, Chen GQ, Zhao Q, He M, Zhou CX. MicroRNA-630 inhibits breast cancer progression by directly targeting BMI1. Exp Cell Res 2018; 362:378-385. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2017.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Feng J, Wang X, Zhu W, Chen S, Feng C. MicroRNA-630 Suppresses Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition by Regulating FoxM1 in Gastric Cancer Cells. BIOCHEMISTRY (MOSCOW) 2017; 82:707-714. [PMID: 28601080 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297917060074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In the present study, we investigated the functional role of microRNA (miR)-630 in epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of gastric cancer (GC) cells, as well as the regulatory mechanism. Cells of human GC cell line SGC 7901 were transfected with miR-630 mimic or miR-630 inhibitor. The transfection efficiency was confirmed by qRT-PCR. Cell migration and invasion were determined by Transwell assay. Protein expression of E-cadherin, vimentin, and Forkhead box protein M1 (FoxM1) was tested by Western blot. Moreover, the expression of FoxM1 was elevated or suppressed, and then the effects of miR-630 abnormal expression on EMT and properties of migration and invasion were examined again, as well as protein expression of Ras/phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT related factors. The results showed that (i) the EMT and properties of migration and invasion were statistically decreased by overexpression of miR-630 compared to the control group but markedly increased by suppression of miR-630. However, (ii) abnormal expression of FoxM1 reversed these effects in GC cells. Moreover, (iii) expression of GTP-Rac1, p-PI3K, and p-AKT was decreased by miR-630 overexpression but increased by FoxM1 overexpression. (iv) The decreased levels of GTP-Rac1, p-PI3K, and p-AKT induced by miR-630 overexpression were dramatically elevated by simultaneous overexpression of FoxM1. In conclusion, our results suggest that miR-630 might be a tumor suppressor in GC cells. MiR-630 suppresses EMT by regulating FoxM1 in GC cells, supposedly via inactivation of the Ras/PI3K/AKT pathway.
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- Jing Feng
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Department of Gastroenterology, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, 450014, China.
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Sun B, Huang Z, Wang B, Yu Y, Lin S, Luo L, Wang Y, Huang Z. Significance of Glypican-3 (GPC3) Expression in Hepatocellular Cancer Diagnosis. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:850-855. [PMID: 28207681 PMCID: PMC5325041 DOI: 10.12659/msm.899198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant tumor that is common China. Early diagnosis is of great significance for improving treatment efficiency. GPC3 level is closely related to HCC occurrence. This study investigated GPC3 expression in HCC patient serum and tissue, and assessed the significance of GPC3 combined AFP detection in HCC diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 76 HCC patients in our hospital were enrolled. Immunohistochemistry was applied to test GPC3 expression in cancer tissue and para-carcinoma tissue. ELISA and RT-PCR were used to detect GPC3 and AFP level in serum. The significance of GPC3 single or combined AFP detection in HCC diagnosis was analyzed. RESULTS Immunohistochemistry showed that the GPC3 positive expression rate was obviously elevated in HCC tissue (P<0.01). Combination detection of AFP and GPC3 presented significantly higher sensitivity and specificity in HCC than single AFP or GPC3 detection. ELISA showed no significant difference in sensitivity, specificity, or accuracy compared with RT-PCR. CONCLUSIONS Serum GPC3 was overexpressed in HCC patients. Combination detection of serum AFP and GPC3 can enhance accuracy and efficacy of HCC diagnosis.
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- Bin Sun
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Affiliated Baiyun Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Prepotency, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guiyang City, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou, China (mainland)
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Zhou CX, Wang CL, Yu AL, Wang QY, Zhan MN, Tang J, Gong XF, Yin QQ, He M, He JR, Chen GQ, Zhao Q. MiR-630 suppresses breast cancer progression by targeting metadherin. Oncotarget 2016; 7:1288-99. [PMID: 26595523 PMCID: PMC4811460 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.6339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs have been integrated into tumorigenic programs as either oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes. The miR-630 was reported to be deregulated and involved in tumor progression of several human malignancies. However, its expression regulation shows diversity in different kinds of cancers and its potential roles remain greatly elusive. Herein, we demonstrate that miR-630 is significantly suppressed in human breast cancer specimens, as well as in various breast cancer cell lines. In aggressive MDA-MB-231-luc and BT549 breast cancer cells, ectopic expression of miR-630 strongly inhibits cell motility and invasive capacity in vitro. Moreover, lentivirus delivered miR-630 bestows MDA-MB-231-luc cells with the ability to suppress cell colony formation in vitro and pulmonary metastasis in vivo. Further studies identify metadherin (MTDH) as a direct target gene of miR-630. Functional studies shows that MTDH contributes to miR-630-endowed effects including cell migration and invasion as well as colony formation in vitro. Taken together, these findings highlight an important role for miR-630 in the regulation of metastatic potential of breast cancer and suggest a potential application of miR-630 in breast cancer treatment.
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- Ci-Xiang Zhou
- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Institute of Health Sciences, SJTU-SM & Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Rui-Jin Hospital, SJTU-SM, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China.,Institute of Health Sciences, SJTU-SM & Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of National Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTU-SM), Shanghai 200025, China
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Zhang S, Shu R, Yue M, Zhang S. Effect of Over-Expression of Zinc-Finger Protein (ZFX) on Self-Renewal and Drug-Resistance of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Med Sci Monit 2016; 22:3025-34. [PMID: 27566731 PMCID: PMC5012459 DOI: 10.12659/msm.897699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background X-chromosome-coupled zinc finger protein (ZFX) in the Zfy protein family is abundantly expressed in both embryonic and hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). ZFX exist in various tumor cells and is correlated with proliferation and survival of tumor cells. As a malignant tumor with high invasiveness, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) may present resistance against chemotherapy and features of stem cells. This study aimed to explore the expression of ZFX in HCC cells, in an attempt to illustrate the role of ZFX in tumorigenesis. Material/Methods The expression of ZFX in tumor tissues was quantified by RT-PCR. The ZFX expression was then silenced to evaluate the stem cell-like features of HCC cells, including self-renewal, colony formation, and cell cycle, along with the sensitivity to cisplatin. Xenograft of ZFX-overexpressed HCC on nude mice was performed to evaluate the in vivo effect of ZFX on tumor growth. Results Quantitative RT-PCR showed over-expression of ZFX in 51.8% of HCC tumors. The silencing of ZFX gene inhibited the self-renewal, colony formation, and proliferation ability of HCC cells (p<0.05 in all cases) via the cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase, in addition to the elevated sensitivity of tumor cells to cisplatin (p<0.001). Further studies showed that binding between ZFX and promoter regions of Nanog or SOX-2 regulatory factor initiate their expression in HCC cells. The xenograft experiment indicated the potentiation of tumor growth by ZFX over-expression. Conclusions ZFX is over-expressed in HCC cells, and correlates with stem cell-like features and pleiotropic characteristics.
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- Shuhong Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China (mainland)
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Yan G, Li B, Xin X, Xu M, Ji G, Yu H. MicroRNA-34a Promotes Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation via Targeting ACSL1. Med Sci Monit 2015; 21:3008-15. [PMID: 26437572 PMCID: PMC4601392 DOI: 10.12659/msm.894000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of liver fibrosis remains high due to the lack of effective therapies. Our previous work found that microRNA (miR)-34a expression was increased, while acy1-CoA synthetase long-chain family member1 (ACSL1) was decreased, in a dimethylnitrosamine (DNS)-induced hepatic fibrosis rat model. We hypothesized that miR-34a may play a role in the process of hepatic fibrosis by targeting ACSL1. MATERIAL AND METHODS From days 2 to 14, cultured primary hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) underwent cell morphology, immunocytochemical staining, and quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) for alpha smooth muscle actin (a-SMA), desmin, rno-miR-34a, and ACSL1 expression. Wild-type and mutant luciferase reporter plasmids were constructed according to the predicted miR-34a binding site on the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) of the ACSL1 mRNA and then transfected into HEK293 cells. rno-miR-34a was silenced in HSCs to confirm that rno-miR-34a negatively regulates ACSL1 expression. mRNA and protein expression of α-SMA, type I collagen, and desmin were assayed in miR-34a-silenced HSCs. RESULTS HSCs were deemed quiescent during the first 3 days and activated after 10 days. rno-miR-34a expression increased, and ACSL1 expression decreased, from day 2 to 7 to 14. rno-miR-34a was shown to specifically bind to the 3'-UTR of ACSL1. miR-34a-silenced HSCs showed higher ACSL1and lower α-SMA, type I collagen, and desmin expression than that of matching negative controls and non-transfected cells. CONCLUSIONS miR-34a appears to play an important role in the process of liver fibrosis by targeting ACSL1 and may show promise as a therapeutic molecular target for hepatic fibrosis.
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- Gangli Yan
- Department of Pathology, Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
- Department of Neurology, The No. 161 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
- Department of Pathology, The General Hospital of the Jinan Military Command, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Institute of Genetics, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China
- Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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