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JIang W, Dong J, Zhang W, Huang Z, Guo T, Zhang K, Jiang X, Du T. Development and Validation of a Prognostic Model based on 11 E3-related Genes for Colon Cancer Patients. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:935-951. [PMID: 38898815 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128292398240306160051] [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: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Colon cancer is a common tumor in the gastrointestinal tract with a poor prognosis. According to research reports, ubiquitin-dependent modification systems have been found to play a crucial role in the development and advancement of different types of malignant tumors, including colon cancer. However, further investigation is required to fully understand the mechanism of ubiquitination in colon cancer. METHODS We collected the RNA expression matrix of the E3 ubiquitin ligase-related genes (E3RGs) from the patients with colon adenocarcinoma (COAD) using The Cancer Genome Atlas program (TCGA). The "limma" package was used to obtain differentially expressed E3RGs between COAD and adjacent normal tissues. Then, univariate COX regression and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) analysis were performed to construct the prognostic signature and nomogram model. Afterward, we used the original copy number variation data of COAD to find potential somatic mutation and employed the "pRRophetic" package to investigate the disparity in the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs between high and low-risk groups. The RT-qPCR was also implied to detect mRNA expression levels in tumor tissues. RESULTS A total of 137 differentially expressed E3RG3 were screened and 11 genes (CORO2B, KCTD9, RNF32, BACH2, RBCK1, DPH7, WDR78, UCHL1, TRIM58, WDR72, and ZBTB18) were identified for the construction of prognostic signatures. The Kaplan-Meier curve showed a worse prognosis for patients with high risk both in the training and test cohorts (P = 1.037e-05, P = 5.704e-03), and the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.728 and 0.892 in the training and test cohorts, respectively. Based on the stratified analysis, this 11- E3RGs signature was a novel and attractive prognostic model independent of several clinicopathological parameters (age, sex, stage, TNM) in COAD. The DEGs were subjected to GO and KEGG analysis, which identified pathways associated with cancer progression. These pathways included the cAMP signaling pathway, calcium signaling pathway, Wnt signaling pathway, signaling pathways regulating stem cell pluripotency, and proteoglycans in cancer. Additionally, immune infiltration analysis revealed significant differences in the infiltration of macrophages M0, T cells follicular helper, and plasma cells between the two groups. CONCLUSION We developed a novel independent risk model consisting of 11 E3RGs and verified the effectiveness of this model in test cohorts, providing important insights into survival prediction in COAD and several promising targets for COAD therapy.
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- Wanju JIang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Tenth Peoples Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Pustylnyak VO, Alekseenok EY, Perevalova AM, Kozlov VV, Gulyaeva LF. Tumor suppressor PTEN regulation by tobacco smoke in lung squamous-cell carcinoma based on bioinformatics analysis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19044. [PMID: 37609416 PMCID: PMC10440530 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19044] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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Phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN), is a tumor suppressor inactivated in a variety of human cancers. PTEN alteration correlates with lung squamous-cell carcinoma (LUSC) histology. However, it is still unclear how tobacco smoke regulates PTEN in LUSC tissues. In this study, we used free online databases and online tools to analyze PTEN expression and the role of smoking on PTEN alteration in patients with LUSC. We validated bioinformatics data by performing RT-PCR analysis using LUSC patient samples. Our results showed a correlation between the downregulation of PTEN in LUSC tissues compared to normal tissues and smoking exposure. In silico results using online platforms suggest that hsa-mir-301a down-regulates PTEN expression level in smoking patients with LUSC. RT-PCR analysis demonstrated that the PTEN expression was significantly decreased, whereas expression of hsa-mir-301a was up-regulated in the smoker cohort of LUSC tissue compared to adjacent non-cancerous tissues. A significant negative correlation between PTEN and hsa-mir-301a levels was observed in tumour tissues in our cohort of LUSC patients. Our results suggest that the downregulation PTEN gene caused by tobacco smoke-mediated increase of hsa-mir-301a may play an important role in LUSC tumorigenesis.
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- Vladimir O. Pustylnyak
- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, 630117, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, 630117, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, 630117, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Novosibirsk Regional Oncology Center, 630108, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Federal Research Center of Fundamental and Translational Medicine, 630117, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Mao Y, Cai F, Jiang T, Zhu X. Identification Invasion-Related Long Non-Coding RNAs in Lung Adenocarcinoma and Analysis of Competitive Endogenous RNA Regulatory Networks. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:1817-1831. [PMID: 37213476 PMCID: PMC10198273 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s407266] [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: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Background Cell invasion plays a vital role in cancer development and progression. Aberrant expression of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) is also critical in carcinogenesis. However, the prognostic value of invasion-related lncRNAs in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains unknown. Methods Differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs), lncRNAs (DElncRNAs), and microRNAs (DEmiRNAs) were between LUAD and control samples. Pearson correlation analyses were performed to screen for invasion-related DElncRNAs (DEIRLs). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression algorithms were applied to identify key genes and construct the risk score model, which was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was used to explore the underlying pathways of the risk model. Moreover, an invasion-related competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) regulatory network was constructed. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was performed to detect the expression of prognostic lncRNAs in the LUAD and control samples. Results A total of 45 DElncRNAs were identified as DEIRLs. RP3-525N10.2, LINC00857, EP300-AS1, PDZRN3-AS1, and RP5-1102E8.3 were potential prognostic lncRNAs, the expression of which was verified by RT-qPCR in LUAD samples. Both the risk score model and nomogram used the prognostic lncRNAs. ROC curves showed the risk score model had moderate accuracy and the nomogram had high accuracy in predicting patient prognosis. GSEA results indicated that the risk score model was associated with many biological processes and pathways relevant to cell proliferation. A ceRNA regulatory network was constructed in which PDZRN3-miR-96-5p-CPEB1, EP300-AS1-miR-93-5p-CORO2B, and RP3-525N10.2-miR-130a-5p-GHR may be key invasion-related regulatory pathways in LUAD. Conclusion Our study identified five novel invasion-related prognostic lncRNAs (RP3-525N10.2, LINC00857, EP300-AS1, PDZRN3-AS1, and RP5-1102E8.3) and established an accurate model for predicting the prognosis of patients with LUAD. These findings enrich our understanding of the relationships between cell invasion, lncRNAs, and LUAD and may provide novel treatment directions.
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- Yuze Mao
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, 154000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beidahuang Industry Group General Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150088, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, 154000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, 154000, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xiaofeng Zhu, Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, 154000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13845456700, Email
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Ma H, Zhang H, Yu J, Wang Z, Zeng X, Ye J, Wang C. Integrated analysis of microRNA expression profiles and function network in mice testes after low dose lead exposure from early puberty. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2022; 454:116260. [PMID: 36183778 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2022.116260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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There is evidence suggesting the participation of non-coding RNAs in male reproductive dysfunction induced by lead, and the significance of microRNAs has been highlighted recently because of their essential roles in gene regulatory networks. To comprehensively understand the functions of miRNA and the regulatory networks, RNA sequencing was carried out to obtain miRNA expression profiles in mice testes exposed to low dose Pb for 90 days at the onset of puberty. In total, 44 differentially expressed miRNAs with 26 up-regulated and 18 down-regulated were identified between 200 mg/L Pb group and control group (p < 0.05). Enrichment analysis confirmed that the target genes of DE miRNAs might participate in the metabolism of testicular cells. Furthermore, a miRNA-mRNA co-expression network consisting of 19 miRNAs and 106 mRNAs and a competing endogenous RNA network of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA including 179 genes were established. Finally, the expressions of 4 miRNAs (mmu-miR-451a, mmu-miR-133a-3p, mmu-miR-1a-3p and mmu-miR-486a-3p) and 4 mRNAs (Gramd1b, Tcf7l2, Mov10 and Srcin1) involved in regulatory networks were verified by RT-qPCR. In conclusion, our research might provide targets for the mechanism studies of miRNAs in reproductive toxicity of Pb.
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- Haitao Ma
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China.
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Xia D, Liu J, Yong J, Li X, Ji W, Zhao Z, Wang X, Xiao C, Wu S, Liu H, Zhao H, He Y. Strategies for understanding the role of cellular heterogeneity in the pathogenesis of lung cancer: a cell model for chronic exposure to cigarette smoke extract. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:333. [PMID: 36056339 PMCID: PMC9438261 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-02116-6] [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: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Human tumors are highly heterogeneous at the cellular, molecular, genetic and functional levels. Tumor heterogeneity has tremendous impact on cancer progression and treatment responses. However, the mechanisms for tumor heterogeneity have been poorly understood due to the lack of experimental models. Methods This study provides a novel exploration and analysis of the impacts of cellular and molecular heterogeneity of human lung epithelial cells on their malignant transformation following chronic exposure to cigarette smoke extracts. Results The ability of cigarette smoke extract (CSE) to cause malignant transformation of the human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE) is dependent on the sizes of the cells. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays an important role in this process. Mechanistically, CSE-induced malignant transformation of 16HBE cells was closely linked to the reduced relative telomere length of the larger 16HBE cells, thereby up-regulation of the expression of stemness genes. Conclusions These findings provide novel insights for understanding the impact of cellular heterogeneity in lung cancer development. The in vitro transformation model described in this study could be extrapolated to studying the pathogenesis of other malignancies, as well as for mechanistic studies that are not feasible in vivo. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12890-022-02116-6.
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- Dong Xia
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Sun J, Jin R. PFKFB4 modulated by miR-195-5p can boost the malignant progression of cervical cancer cells. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2022; 73:128916. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2022.128916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Robinson I, Bertsch A, Leithner K, Stiegler P, Olschewski H, Hrzenjak A. Circulating microRNAs as molecular biomarkers for lung adenocarcinoma. Cancer Biomark 2022; 34:591-606. [DOI: 10.3233/cbm-210205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND: The potential of microRNAs (miRNAs) as molecular tumor biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis in lung cancer is still unclear. OBJECTIVE: To analyze expression of miRNAs in A549 lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) cells and in primary, non-malignant bronchial epithelial (BE) cells from healthy donors. To analyze the most prominently deregulated miRNAs in plasma samples of LUAD patients and healthy donors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The expression of 752 miRNAs in LUAD and BE cells was assessed by RT-qPCR with mean-centering restricted normalization. The relative plasma levels of 18 miRNAs in LUAD patients and healthy donors were analyzed using RT-qPCR and normalized to miR-191-5p and miR-16-3p. Putative interactions between miRNAs and their target genes were investigated in silico. RESULTS: Out of 752 miRNAs, 37 miRNAs were significantly deregulated in A549 cells compared to BE cells. MiR-15b-3p, miR-148a-3p, miR-193b-3p, and miR-195-5p were significantly deregulated in plasma samples of LUAD patients compared to donors. The target genes of those four miRNAs are involved in essential mechanisms in cancer development and progression. CONCLUSIONS: There are substantial differences between cancer and control miRNA expression in vitro and in plasma samples of LUAD patients compared to healthy donors. Four deregulated miRNAs are promising as a diagnostic biomarker for adenocarcinoma of the lung.
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- Irina Robinson
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- BioTechMed-Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Division of Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Vascular Research, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Mahajan M, Sitasawad S. miR-140-5p Attenuates Hypoxia-Induced Breast Cancer Progression by Targeting Nrf2/HO-1 Axis in a Keap1-Independent Mechanism. Cells 2021; 11:12. [PMID: 35011574 PMCID: PMC8750786 DOI: 10.3390/cells11010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Hypoxia and oxidative stress significantly contribute to breast cancer (BC) progression. Although hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (Hif-1α) is considered a key effector of the cellular response to hypoxia, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), a master antioxidant transcription factor, is a crucial factor essential for Hif-1α-mediated hypoxic responses. Hence, targeting Nrf2 could provide new treatment strategies for cancer therapy. miRNAs are potential regulators of hypoxia-responsive genes. In a quest to identify novel hypoxia-regulated miRNAs involved in the regulation of Nrf2, we found that miR-140-5p significantly affects the expression of Nrf2 under hypoxia. In our study, miR-140-5p expression is downregulated in BC cells under hypoxic conditions. We have identified Nrf2 as a direct target of miR-140-5p, as confirmed by the luciferase assay. Knockdown of miR-140-5p under normoxic conditions significantly enhanced Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and tumor growth, angiogenesis, migration, and invasion in BC. In contrast, overexpression of miR-140-5p under hypoxic conditions revealed opposite results. Further silencing Nrf2 expression mimicked the miR-140-5p-induced anti-tumor effects. Consistent with the knockdown of miR-140-5p in vitro, mice injected with miR-140-5p-KD cells exhibited dramatically reduced miR-140-5p levels, increased Nrf2 levels, and increased tumor growth. In contrast, tumor growth is potently suppressed in mice injected with miR-140-5p-OE cells. Collectively, the above results demonstrate the importance of the Nrf2/HO-1 axis in cancer progression and, thus, targeting Nrf2 by miR-140-5p could be a better strategy for the treatment of Nrf2-driven breast cancer progression.
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- Redox Biology Laboratory, National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune 411007, India; or
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Ramírez-Salazar EG, Gayosso-Gómez LV, Baez-Saldaña R, Falfán-Valencia R, Pérez-Padilla R, Higuera-Iglesias AL, Vázquez-Manríquez ME, Ortiz-Quintero B. Cigarette Smoking Alters the Expression of Circulating microRNAs and Its Potential Diagnostic Value in Female Lung Cancer Patients. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10080793. [PMID: 34440025 PMCID: PMC8389578 DOI: 10.3390/biology10080793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Simple Summary In this study, we investigated whether circulating microRNA expression levels and their potential diagnostic value are affected by cigarette smoking in lung cancer patients and healthy participants. Our findings support that cigarette smoking affects the reliable identification of circulating miRNAs as diagnostic biomarkers in lung cancer and suggest a smoking-dependent pathogenic role of miR-133a-3p in smokers. Abstract Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for the development of lung cancer. We investigated whether circulating microRNA expression levels and their potential diagnostic value are affected by cigarette smoking in adenocarcinoma (AD) patients and healthy (H) participants. In total, 71 female AD patients and 91 H individuals were recruited, including 42 AD never-smokers (AD/CS−), 29 AD smokers (AD/CS+), 54 H never-smokers (H/CS−), and 37 H smokers (H/CS+). PCR array (754 microRNAs) and qPCR were performed on sera from the discovery and validation cohorts, respectively. The expression levels of miR-532-5p, miR-25-3p, and miR-133a-3p were significantly higher in adenocarcinoma patients than in healthy participants, independent of their smoking status. Multivariate analysis showed that levels of miR-133a-3p were independently associated with smoking. ROC analysis showed that only miR-532-5p discriminated AD patients from H controls (AUC: 0.745). However, when making comparisons according to cigarette smoking status, miR-532-5p discriminated AD/CS− patients from H/CS− controls with a higher AUC (AUC:0.762); miR-25-3p discriminated AD/CS+ patients from H/CS+ controls (AUC: 0.779), and miR-133a discriminated AD/CS+ patients from H/CS+ controls with the highest AUC of 0.935. Cancer and lung-cancer-enriched pathways were significantly associated with the three miRNAs; in addition, nicotinate/nicotinamide metabolism, inflammation, and pulmonary hypertension were associated with miR-133a-3p. Our findings highlight how cigarette smoking affects the reliable identification of circulating miRNAs as diagnostic biomarkers in lung cancer and suggest a smoking-dependent pathogenic role of miR-133a-3p in smokers.
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- Eric Gustavo Ramírez-Salazar
- Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica, Mexico City 14610, Mexico;
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- Department of Research in Biochemistry, Research Unit, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Pneumology-Oncology Service, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- HLA Laboratory, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Department of Research in Tobacco and COPD, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology Research, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Department of Pathology, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Department of Research in Biochemistry, Research Unit, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas, Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-55-54871705
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Wang J, Yao R, Luo Q, Tan L, Jia B, Ouyang N, Li Y, Tong J, Li J. miR‑200b upregulation promotes migration of BEAS‑2B cells following long‑term exposure to cigarette smoke by targeting ETS1. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:562. [PMID: 34109431 PMCID: PMC8201442 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of all histological types of lung cancer, and the role that microRNAs (miRNAs) serve in its pathogenesis is being increasingly recognized. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of miR‑200b on migration in cigarette smoke‑induced malignant transformed cells. In the present study, miR‑200b expression was found to be increased in cigarette smoke (CS)‑exposed BEAS‑2B cells, lung cancer cell lines and tumor tissue samples. Using wound healing and Transwell migration assays, the migratory ability was shown to be increased in miR‑200b‑overexpressing cells, whereas miR‑200b knockdown resulted in reduced migration. Additionally, the expression of E‑Cadherin was downregulated, whereas that of N‑Cadherin was upregulated in miR‑200b mimic‑transfected cells, suggesting an increase in epithelial‑mesenchymal transition. Downstream, using four target gene prediction tools, six target genes of miR‑200b were predicted, amongst which, ETS proto‑oncogene 1 transcription factor (ETS1) was shown to be significantly associated with tumor invasion depth and negatively associated with miR‑200b expression. The interaction between miR‑200b and ETS1 was confirmed using a dual‑luciferase reporter assay. Using rescue experiments, the increased migratory ability of the miR‑200b‑overexpressing cells was reversed by ETS1 overexpression. In summary, this study showed that miR‑200b overexpression serves a carcinogenic role and promotes the migration of BEAS‑2B cells following long‑term exposure to CS by targeting ETS1.
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- Jin Wang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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- School of Medicine, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P.R. China
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Khan P, Ebenezer NS, Siddiqui JA, Maurya SK, Lakshmanan I, Salgia R, Batra SK, Nasser MW. MicroRNA-1: Diverse role of a small player in multiple cancers. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2021; 124:114-126. [PMID: 34034986 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2021.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The process of cancer initiation and development is a dynamic and complex mechanism involving multiple genetic and non-genetic variations. With the development of high throughput techniques like next-generation sequencing, the field of cancer biology extended beyond the protein-coding genes. It brought the functional role of noncoding RNAs into cancer-associated pathways. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are one such class of noncoding RNAs regulating different cancer development aspects, including progression and metastasis. MicroRNA-1 (miR-1) is a highly conserved miRNA with a functional role in developing skeletal muscle precursor cells and cardiomyocytes and acts as a consistent tumor suppressor gene. In humans, two discrete genes, MIR-1-1 located on 20q13.333 and MIR-1-2 located on 18q11.2 loci encode for a single mature miR-1. Downregulation of miR-1 has been demonstrated in multiple cancers, including lung, breast, liver, prostate, colorectal, pancreatic, medulloblastoma, and gastric cancer. A vast number of studies have shown that miR-1 affects the hallmarks of cancer like proliferation, invasion and metastasis, apoptosis, angiogenesis, chemosensitization, and immune modulation. The potential therapeutic applications of miR-1 in multiple cancer pathways provide a novel platform for developing anticancer therapies. This review focuses on the different antitumorigenic and therapeutic aspects of miR-1, including how it regulates tumor development and associated immunomodulatory functions.
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- Parvez Khan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA 91010, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA; Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA; Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA; Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA.
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Wang J, Tian X, Zhang J, Tan L, Ouyang N, Jia B, Chen C, Ge C, Li J. Postchronic Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Exposure Causes Irreversible Malignant Transformation of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells through DNA Methylation Changes. ACS NANO 2021; 15:7094-7104. [PMID: 33761739 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c00239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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As environmental pollutants and possible carcinogens, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have recently been found to induce carcinogenesis and tumor metastasis after long-term pulmonary exposure. However, whether CNT-induced carcinogenesis can be inherited and last for generations remains unclear. Herein, postchronic single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) exposed human lung cell model (BEAS-2B cells) are established to investigate SWCNT-induced carcinogenesis. At a tolerated sublethal dose level, postchronic SWCNT exposure significantly increases the migration and invasion abilities of BEAS-2B cells, leading to malignant cell transformation. Notably, the malignant transformation of BEAS-2B cells is irreversible within a 60 day recovery period after SWCNT exposure, and the malignant transformation activities of cells gradually increase during the recovery period. Moreover, these transformed cells promote carcinogenesis in vivo, accompanied by a raised level of biomarkers of lung adenocarcinoma. Further mechanism analyses reveal that postchronic exposure to SWCNTs causes substantial DNA methylation and transcriptome dysregulation of BEAS-2B cells. Subsequent enrichment and clinical database analyses reveal that differentially expressed/methylated genes of BEAS-2B cells are enriched in cancer-related biological pathways. These results not only demonstrate that postchronic SWCNT-exposure-induced carcinogenesis is heritable but also uncover a mechanism from the perspective of DNA methylation.
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- Jin Wang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medicine College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medicine College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medicine College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medicine College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medicine College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medicine College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Zhang F, Ni ZJ, Ye L, Zhang YY, Thakur K, Cespedes-Acuña CL, Han J, Zhang JG, Wei ZJ. Asparanin A inhibits cell migration and invasion in human endometrial cancer via Ras/ERK/MAPK pathway. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 150:112036. [PMID: 33561516 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Asparanin A (AA), a natural compound present in vegetables and medicinal herbs like Asparagus officinalis L., has been investigated extensively for its pharmacological attributes. So far, the effect of AA on endometrial cancer (EC) cell migration and invasion has not been explored. Herein, we elucidated the anti-metastasis mechanism of AA on Ishikawa cells based on miRNA-seq and mRNA-seq integrated analyses. AA treatment led to altered miRNAs expression in Ishikawa cells and inhibited the cell wound healing, cell migration and invasion. Gene Ontology and KEGG enrichment analyses showed that the target genes of different expression miRNAs were significantly enriched in Ras, Rap1 and MAPK signaling pathways. Further verification of these changes via qRT-PCR and Western blot assays in vitro and in vivo demonstrated that AA could suppress human EC cell migration and invasion through Ras/ERK/MAPK pathway. Furthermore, top two miRNAs (miR-6236-p5 and miR-12136_R+8) and top three target genes (KITLG, PDGFD, and NRAS) were identified as functional hub miRNAs and genes through miRNA-target gene network analysis. Our data presented a holistic approach to comprehend the anti-metastatic role of AA in EC after in vitro and in vivo analyses.
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- Fan Zhang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, People's Republic of China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, People's Republic of China.
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Biological Science and Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, People's Republic of China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, People's Republic of China.
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Pirlog R, Cismaru A, Nutu A, Berindan-Neagoe I. Field Cancerization in NSCLC: A New Perspective on MicroRNAs in Macrophage Polarization. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22020746. [PMID: 33451052 PMCID: PMC7828565 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22020746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is currently the first cause of cancer-related death. The major lung cancer subtype is non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), which accounts for approximatively 85% of cases. The major carcinogenic associated with lung cancer is tobacco smoke, which produces long-lasting and progressive damage to the respiratory tract. The progressive and diffuse alterations that occur in the respiratory tract of patients with cancer and premalignant lesions have been described as field cancerization. At the level of tumor cells, adjacent tumor microenvironment (TME) and cancerized field are taking place dynamic interactions through direct cell-to-cell communication or through extracellular vesicles. These molecular messages exchanged between tumor and nontumor cells are represented by proteins, noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs). In this paper, we analyze the miRNA roles in the macrophage polarization at the level of TME and cancerized field in NSCLC. Identifying molecular players that can influence the phenotypic states at the level of malignant cells, tumor microenvironment and cancerized field can provide us new insights into tumor regulatory mechanisms that can be further modulated to restore the immunogenic capacity of the TME. This approach could revert alterations in the cancerized field and could enhance currently available therapy approaches.
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- Radu Pirlog
- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, The “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.P.); (A.C.); (A.N.)
- Department of Morphological Sciences, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, The “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.P.); (A.C.); (A.N.)
- Department of Functional Sciences, Immunology and Allergology, The “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, The “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.P.); (A.C.); (A.N.)
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, The “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (R.P.); (A.C.); (A.N.)
- The Functional Genomics Department, The Oncology Institute “Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta”, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-743-111-800
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MicroRNAs: Emerging oncogenic and tumor-suppressive regulators, biomarkers and therapeutic targets in lung cancer. Cancer Lett 2021; 502:71-83. [PMID: 33453304 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2020.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common solid tumors worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, causing a devastating impact on human health. The clinical prognosis of lung cancer is usually restricted by delayed diagnosis and resistance to anticancer therapies. MicroRNAs, a range of small endogenous noncoding RNAs 22 nucleotides in length, have emerged as one of the most important players in cancer initiation and progression in recent decades. Current evidence reveals pivotal roles of microRNAs in regulating cell proliferation, migration, invasion and metastasis in lung cancer. An increasing number of preclinical and clinical studies have also explored the potential of microRNAs as promising biomarkers and new therapeutic targets for lung cancer. The current review summarizes the most recent progress on the functional mechanisms of microRNAs involved in lung cancer development and progression and further discusses the clinical application of miRNAs as putative therapeutic targets for molecular diagnosis and prognostic prediction in lung cancer.
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Wei H, Li L, Zhang H, Xu F, Chen L, Che G, Wang Y. Circ-FOXM1 knockdown suppresses non-small cell lung cancer development by regulating the miR-149-5p/ATG5 axis. Cell Cycle 2021; 20:166-178. [PMID: 33413028 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2020.1867780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been reported to be related to the development of human cancers. However, the function of circ-FOXM1 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was largely unknown. Here, we revealed the role and functional mechanism of circ-FOXM1 in NSCLC progression. The relative expression of circ-FOXM1, microRNA-149-5p (miR-149-5p), and autophagy-related 5 (ATG5) was determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), flow cytometry, and transwell assay were employed to assess cell viability, apoptosis, and migration, respectively. The relative protein expression was detected by western blot. Furthermore, mouse xenograft was carried out to analyze the effect of circ-FOXM1 on tumor growth in vivo. In addition, the interaction between miR-149-5p and circ-FOXM1 or ATG5 was predicted by Starbase3.0 and confirmed by the dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA pull-down assay. Circ-FOXM1 and ATG5 levels were upregulated, while the miR-149-5p level was downregulated in NSCLC tissues and cells. Circ-FOXM1 knockdown suppressed NSCLC cell viability, migration, and autophagy, and induced cell apoptosis. Interestingly, circ-FOXM1 targeted miR-149-5p to upregulate the ATG5 level. Moreover, circ-FOXM1 exerted function through repressing miR-149-5p expression, and miR-149-5p exerted function via inhibiting ATG5 expression. Our results suggested that circ-FOXM1 knockdown attenuated the development of NSCLC through modulating the miR-149-5p/ATG5 axis, providing a theoretical basis for the therapy of NSCLC.
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- Haitao Wei
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University , Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Thoracic Surgery, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University , Kaifeng, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University , Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,School of Nursing and Health, Henan University , Kaifeng, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University , Kaifeng, Henan, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Huaihe Hospital, Henan University , Kaifeng, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University , Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University , Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University , Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Zhang F, Zhang YY, Ma RH, Thakur K, Han J, Hu F, Zhang JG, Wei ZJ. Multi-omics reveals the anticancer mechanism of asparagus saponin-asparanin A on endometrial cancer Ishikawa cells. Food Funct 2021; 12:614-632. [DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02265a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Multi-omics reveals that AA not only induced apoptosis, but also triggered autophagy in Ishikawa cells through ER stress and DNA damage-related pathways.
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- Fan Zhang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety
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- College of Biological Science and Technology
- Fuzhou University
- Fuzhou
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety
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Zhang D, Qian C, Wei H, Qian X. Identification of the Prognostic Value of Tumor Microenvironment-Related Genes in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Front Mol Biosci 2020; 7:599475. [PMID: 33381521 PMCID: PMC7767869 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2020.599475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the most prevalent histological type of esophageal cancer, but there is a lack of definite prognostic markers for this cancer. Methods: We used the ESTIMATE algorithm to access the tumor microenvironment (TME) of ESCC cases deposited in the TCGA database, and identified TME-related prognostic genes using Cox regression analysis. A least absolute shrinkage and selector operation or LASSO algorithm was used to identify key prognostic genes. Risk scores were calculated, and a clinical predictive model was constructed to evaluate the prognostic value of TME-related genes. Results: We found that high immune and stromal scores were significantly associated with poor overall survival (p < 0.05). We identified a total of 1,151 TME-related differently expression genes, among which 67 were prognosis-related genes. Through the LASSO method, 13 key prognostic genes were selected, namely, ADAMTS16, LOC51089, CH25H, CORO2B, DLGAP1, GYS2, HAL, MXRA8, NPTX1, OTX1, RET, SLC24A2, and SPI1, and a 13-gene risk score was constructed. A higher score was indicative of a poorer prognosis than a lower risk score (hazard ratio = 8.21, 95% confidence interval: 2.56-26.31; P < 0.001). The risk score was significantly correlated with immune/stromal scores and various types of infiltrating immune cells, including CD8 cells, regulatory T cells, and resting macrophages. Conclusion: We characterized the tumor microenvironment in ESCC, and identified the key prognosis genes. The risk score based on the expression profiles of these genes is proposed as an indicator of TME status and is instrumental in predicting patient prognosis.
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- Donglei Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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Wu D, Huo C, Jiang S, Huang Y, Fang X, Liu J, Yang M, Ren J, Xu B, Liu Y. Exostosin1 as a novel prognostic and predictive biomarker for squamous cell lung carcinoma: A study based on bioinformatics analysis. Cancer Med 2020; 10:2787-2801. [PMID: 33314711 PMCID: PMC8026939 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The exostosin (EXT) protein family is involved in diverse human diseases. However, the expression and prognostic value of EXT genes in human lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) is not well understood. In this study, we analyzed the association between expression of EXT1 and EXT2 genes and survival in patients with LUSC using bioinformatics resources such as Oncomine and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) databases, the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) server and Kaplan–Meier plotter. Furthermore, regulatory microRNAs (miRNAs) were predicted for EXT1 and used to establish a potential miRNA‐messenger RNA (mRNA) regulation network for LUSC using the ENCORI platform. We observed that EXT1 and EXT2 expression levels were higher in LUSC than those in normal tissues. However, only EXT1 expression was significantly associated with poor overall survival (OS) in LUSC patients. Functional annotation enrichment analysis showed that genes co‐expressed with the EXT1 gene were enriched in biological processes such as cell adhesion and migration, and KEGG pathways such as extracellular matrix receptor interactions, complement and coagulation cascades, and cell death. Furthermore, three miRNAs, hsa‐mir‐190a‐5p, hsa‐mir‐195‐5p, and hsa‐mir‐490‐3p, were identified to be potentially involved in the regulation of EXT1. In summary, we identified EXT1 expression as a novel potential prognostic marker for human LUSC and the regulatory miRNAs that could possibly contribute to the prognosis of the disease.
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- Disheng Wu
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, Marine Medicine Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, Marine Medicine Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.,Department of Anus and Intestines, Shenzhen Nanshan District People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, Marine Medicine Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Shantou, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, Marine Medicine Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Ritzcon Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Ritzcon Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Ritzcon Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, Marine Medicine Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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Wang J, Chen T, Yu X, OUYang N, Tan L, Jia B, Tong J, Li J. Identification and validation of smoking-related genes in lung adenocarcinoma using an in vitro carcinogenesis model and bioinformatics analysis. J Transl Med 2020; 18:313. [PMID: 32795291 PMCID: PMC7427766 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-020-02474-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Lung cancer is one of the most common carcinomas in the world, and lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the most lethal and most common subtype of lung cancer. Cigarette smoking is the most leading risk factor of lung cancer, but it is still unclear how normal lung cells become cancerous in cigarette smokers. This study aims to identify potential smoking-related biomarkers associated with the progression and prognosis of LUAD, as well as their regulation mechanism using an in vitro carcinogenesis model and bioinformatics analysis. Results Based on the integration analysis of four Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets and our mRNA sequencing analysis, 2 up-regulated and 11 down-regulated genes were identified in both S30 cells and LUAD. By analyzing the LUAD dataset in The Cancer Gene Analysis (TCGA) database, 3 of the 13 genes, viz., glycophorin C (GYPC), NME/NM23 nucleoside diphosphate kinase 1 (NME1) and slit guidance ligand 2 (SLIT2), were found to be significantly correlated with LUAD patients’ smoking history. The expression levels of GYPC, NME1 and SLIT2 in S30 cells and lung cancer cell lines were validated by quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence, and western blot assays. Besides, these three genes are associated with tumor invasion depth, and elevated expression of NME1 was correlated with lymph node metastasis. The enrichment analysis suggested that these genes were highly correlated to tumorigenesis and metastasis-related biological processes and pathways. Moreover, the increased expression levels of GYPC and SLIT2, as well as decreased expression of NME1 were associated with a favorable prognosis in LUAD patients. Furthermore, based on the multi-omics data in the TCGA database, these genes were found to be regulated by DNA methylation. Conclusion In conclusion, our observations indicated that the differential expression of GYPC, NME1 and SLIT2 may be regulated by DNA methylation, and they are associated with cigarette smoke-induced LUAD, as well as serve as prognostic factors in LUAD patients.
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- Jin Wang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China. .,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Renai Road, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Du W, Liu T, Zhang Y, Zeng Y, Zhu J, Tang H, Liu Z, Huang JA. MiR-195-5p is a Potential Factor Responsible for CPNE1 Differential Expression between Subtypes of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. J Cancer 2020; 11:2610-2620. [PMID: 32201531 PMCID: PMC7066018 DOI: 10.7150/jca.39884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose: Lung cancer is the most common malignancy with poor 5-year survival among men and women. Previous studies have shown that CPNE1 is up-regulated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, whether and how CPNE1 expression varies between different subtypes of NSCLC remains less understood. Methods: Bioinformatical analysis and GSE19188 were selected to confirm CPNE1 expression in different subtypes of NSCLC. Four microRNA prediction websites and GSE53883, GSE43000 were used to evaluate the possible targeting microRNAs. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were drawn based on Tumor Lung Bild -114 dataset using R2, UCSC Xena browser or linkedomics platform. Furthermore, we verified our prediction via qRT-PCR, and western blot and luciferase reporter assays. Results: we demonstrated that higher CPNE1 expression was associated with poorer survival in NSCLC patients. Moreover, among the different subtypes, patients with squamous cell lung cancer (SCC) exhibited higher level of CPNE1 expression, as well as substantially poorer survival. MiR-195-5p was down-regulated in NSCLC tissues. Interestingly, SCC patients showed lower miR-195-5p expression compared to patients with lung adenocarcinoma (ADC). In addition, functional assays proved that miR-195-5p overexpression inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of NSCLC-derived cells by directly targeting CPNE1. Pathway analysis showed decreased expression of p-AKT, p-Erk, and Snail after transfection with miR-195-5p mimics in both lung adenocarcinoma and squamous cell lines. Conclusion: Our findings suggested that miR-195-5p regulation contributed to the differential expression of CPNE1 in NSCLC subtypes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wenwen Du
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First People's Hospital of Yancheng City, Yancheng, 224001, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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