Zhao K, Chen BJ, Chen ZG, Zhang YJ, Xu D, Liu Q. Effect of miR-503 Down-Regulation on Growth and Invasion of Esophagus Carcinoma and Related Immune Function.
Med Sci Monit 2015;
21:3564-9. [PMID:
26580839 PMCID:
PMC4655614 DOI:
10.12659/msm.895518]
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Abstract
Background
MicroRNA (miR) has been proved to be an important biomarker for tumors because it can regulate occurrence, progression, invasion, and metastasis of cancer. A previous study has shown the involvement of miR-503 in multiple gastrointestinal tumors. Its detailed role and immune regulatory function in esophagus carcinoma, however, remains unknown. This study thus investigated the effect of miR-503 in regulating growth, proliferation, and invasion of esophagus cancer and its influence on cytokine secretion.
Material/Methods
Esophagus carcinoma cell line EC9706 and normal esophageal epithelial cell line HEEC were transfected with miR-503 inhibitor. MTT assay was used to quantify the cell proliferation, and a Transwell chamber was used to evaluate cell invasion. Release of cytokines, including interleukin-2 (IL-2), IL-4, IL-10, and interferon-γ (IFN-γ), was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results
MiR-503 expression was significantly elevated in esophagus carcinoma cells (p<0.05). The specific inhibition of miR-503 expression remarkably suppressed proliferation and invasion of tumor cells. It can also down-regulated IL-2 and IFN-γ expression and facilitate secretion of IL-4 and IL-10 when compared to the control group (p<0.05 in all ceases).
Conclusions
The inhibition of miR-503 can effectively inhibit tumor progression and improve immune function, suggesting its potency as a novel drug target for esophagus cancer treatment.
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