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Anoushirvani AA, Jafarian Yazdi A, Amirabadi S, Asouri SA, Shafabakhsh R, Sheida A, Hosseini Khabr MS, Jafari A, Tamehri Zadeh SS, Hamblin MR, Kalantari L, Talaei Zavareh SA, Mirzaei H. Role of non-coding RNAs in neuroblastoma. Cancer Gene Ther 2023; 30:1190-1208. [PMID: 37217790 DOI: 10.1038/s41417-023-00623-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
Neuroblastoma is known as the most prevalent extracranial malignancy in childhood with a neural crest origin. It has been widely accepted that non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) play important roles in many types of cancer, including glioma and gastrointestinal cancers. They may regulate the cancer gene network. According to recent sequencing and profiling studies, ncRNAs genes are deregulated in human cancers via deletion, amplification, abnormal epigenetic, or transcriptional regulation. Disturbances in the expression of ncRNAs may act either as oncogenes or as anti-tumor suppressor genes, and can lead to the induction of cancer hallmarks. ncRNAs can be secreted from tumor cells inside exosomes, where they can be transferred to other cells to affect their function. However, these topics still need more study to clarify their exact roles, so the present review addresses different roles and functions of ncRNAs in neuroblastoma.
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- Ali Arash Anoushirvani
- Department of Internal Medicine, Firoozgar Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- ATMP Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, P.O. BOX: 15179/64311, Tehran, Iran
- Proteomics Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran.
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Liu L, Zhao H, Li J, Huang J, Xu Y, Li X, Wu Y, Li P, Guan X, Tang R. ALKB homolog 5 (ALKBH5)-induced circPUM1 upregulation facilitated the progression of neuroblastoma via miR-423-5p/PA2G4 axis. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 248:154609. [PMID: 37421841 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The oncogenic role of circPUM1 has been revealed in multiple cancers. Nevertheless, the specific role and molecular mechanism of circPUM1 in neuroblastoma (NB) have never been reported. METHODS The expression of genes was detected using RT-qPCR and Western Blot assay. The proliferation, migration, and invasion of NB cells were evaluated by CCK-8 and Transwell assays. Besides, mouse model was established to evaluate the effect of circPUM1 on the progression of NB. The interaction among genes was verified through RIP, MeRIP, or Luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS Through our investigation, it was discovered that circPUM1 expression was abnormally elevated in NB tissues and the abundance of circPUM1 was correlated with unfavorable clinical outcomes in NB patients. Besides, the viability and mobility of NB cells as well as NB tumor growth were suppressed by silencing circPUM1. Moreover, bioinformatics prediction and experimental verification demonstrated that circPUM1 was a sponge for miR-423-5p which further targeted proliferation-associated protein 2G4 (PA2G4). The oncogenic effect of circPUM1 on NB was exerted through suppressing miR-423-5p to elevate PA2G4 expression. Finally, we investigated the transcriptional factor causing the upregulation of circPUM1 in NB. The result was that ALKB homolog 5 (ALKBH5), an m6A demethylase, suppressed the m6A modification of circPUM1 and caused the elevation of circPUM1 expression in NB. CONCLUSION ALKBH5 induced the upregulation of circPUM1 to accelerate the development of NB through regulating miR-423-5p/PA2G4 axis.
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- Lin Liu
- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China.
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- Department of Neonatology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, China.
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Du J, Zhuo Y, Sun X, Nie M, Yang J, Luo X, Gu H. hsa_circ_0000285 sponging miR-582-3p promotes neuroblastoma progression by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Open Med (Wars) 2023; 18:20230726. [PMID: 37465351 PMCID: PMC10350891 DOI: 10.1515/med-2023-0726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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Circular RNA has been reported to play a key role in neuroblastoma (NB); however, the role of circ_0000285 in NB remains unclear. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of circ_0000285 in NB. We studied the expression patterns of miR-582-3p and circ_0000285 in NB tissues and cells using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The expression of proteins associated with apoptosis (Bax and Bcl-2) and the proteins associated with Wnt/β-catenin (Wnt, p-Gsk-3β, Gsk-3β, β-catenin, and C-myc) were quantified by western blotting. In vivo animal models were prepared for the functional verification of circ_0000285 on tumor growth. The potential binding of circ_0000285 to miR-582-3p was ascertained using dual-luciferase reporter and RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation experiments. Noticeable upregulation of circ_0000285 expression was observed in NB tumor samples and cell lines. In vivo and in vitro experiments indicated that the absence of circ_0000285 repressed NB cell proliferation and migration, provoked apoptosis, and impaired the activity of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. miR-582-3p is targeted by circ_0000285 and is poorly expressed in NB cells. The additional repression of miR-582-3p in NB cells after circ_0000285 silencing largely recovered circ_0000285 silencing-suppressed NB cell proliferation and migration and enhanced apoptosis. The absence of miR-582-3p restored Wnt/β-catenin signaling activity impaired by the knockdown of circ_0000285. circ_0000285 functions as an miR-582-3p sponge to strengthen Wnt/β-catenin signaling activity, thus exacerbating NB development.
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- Jun Du
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, No. 16
Beijing Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, China
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Wu K, Tan J, Yang C. Recent advances and application value of circRNA in neuroblastoma. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1180300. [PMID: 37091173 PMCID: PMC10116045 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1180300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Neuroblastoma (NB) is children’s most prevalent solid malignant tumor, accounting for 15% of childhood cancer mortality. Non-coding RNA is important in NB pathogenesis. As a newly identified non-coding RNA, abnormal regulation (abnormal up-regulation or down-regulation) of the circRNAs expression is implicated in the tumorigenesis of various tumors, including NB. CircRNAs primarily regulate the expression of microRNA (miRNA) target genes by microRNA (miRNA) sponge adsorption. Clinical evidence suggests that the expression of certain circRNAs is associated with the prognosis and clinical features of NB and hence may be exploited as a biomarker or therapeutic target. This review examines circRNAs that have been demonstrated to play a function in NB.
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- Ke Wu
- Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Child Healthcare Department, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Child Healthcare Department, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Chao Yang,
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Lv R, Lu F, Xu S. Hsa_circ_0001361 facilitates cell progression and glycolytic metabolism in neuroblastoma via interacting with mir-490-5p to induce TRIM2 upregulation. Metab Brain Dis 2023; 38:1621-1632. [PMID: 36920626 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-023-01197-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) can regulate the progression of neuroblastoma (NB) via miRNA/mRNA axis. This study aimed to investigate the functional mechanism of hsa_circ_0001361 in NB. Hsa_circ_0001361, miR-490-5p and tripartite motif 2 (TRIM2) were detected through reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The proliferation ability was examined using cell counting kit-8 assay, colony formation assay and ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine assay. Cell migration and invasion were assessed via transwell assay and wound healing assay. The protein levels were measured by western blot. Glycolysis was analyzed via commercial kits. Dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation assay were performed for target analysis. Hsa_circ_0001361 research in vivo was performed using xenograft tumor assay. Hsa_circ_0001361 was overexpressed in NB tissues and cells. Hsa_circ_0001361 downregulation suppressed cell proliferation, metastasis and glycolysis. Hsa_circ_0001361 served as a miR-490-5p sponge. The functions of hsa_circ_0001361 in NB cells were associated with miR-490-5p sponging effect. Hsa_circ_0001361 resulted in TRIM2 expression change via targeting miR-490-5p. MiR-490-5p acted as a tumor inhibitor in NB by downregulating TRIM2. Hsa_circ_0001361 knockdown reduced tumor growth in vivo through mediating miR-490-5p/TRIM2 axis. Our results suggested that hsa_circ_0001361 upregulated TRIM2 by absorbing miR-490-5p, thereby promoting cell malignant behaviors and glycolytic metabolism in NB.
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- Rongrong Lv
- Department of neonatology, The Second People's Hospital of Jingmen, 448000, Jingmen, Hubei, China
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- Department of neonatology, The Second People's Hospital of Jingmen, 448000, Jingmen, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First People's Hospital of Jingmen, No. 168 Xiangshan Road, 448000, Jingmen, Hubei, China.
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Chen Y, Lin L, Hu X, Li Q, Wu M. Silencing of circular RNA circPDE5A suppresses neuroblastoma progression by targeting the miR-362-5p/NOL4L axis. Int J Neurosci 2023; 133:141-151. [PMID: 33635749 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2021.1896505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common extra-cranial solid tumour in early childhood. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been implicated in the development of NB. The purpose of the current study was to explore the molecular action of circRNA phosphodiesterase 5 A (circPDE5A) in NB malignant progression. MATERIALS AND METHODS The expression levels of circPDE5A, miR-362-5p and nucleolar protein 4 like (NOL4L) were assessed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot. Cell proliferation was detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTS) assay. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated by transwell assay. The levels of glucose consumption and lactate production were measured using the commercial assay kits. Targeted correlations among circPDE5A, miR-362-5p and NOL4L were confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays. In vivo assays were performed to examine the role of circPDE5A in tumour growth in vivo. RESULTS Our results revealed that circPDE5A was up-regulated in NB tissues and cells. The silencing of circPDE5A suppressed NB cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and glycolysis in vitro and diminished tumour growth in vivo. Moreover, circPDE5A directly targeted miR-362-5p by binding to miR-362-5p. CircPDE5A silencing impeded NB malignant progression in vitro through up-regulating miR-362-5p. Furthermore, NOL4L was a direct target of miR-362-5p, and NOL4L mediated the regulation of miR-362-5p on NB malignant progression in vitro. Additionally, circPDE5A functioned as a regulator of NOL4L expression via targeting miR-362-5p. CONCLUSIONS Our current findings identified that the knockdown of circPDE5A suppressed NB malignant progression at least in part by the regulation of the miR-362-5p/NOL4L axis, providing a novel rationale for developing circPDE5A as a potential target for NB management.
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- Yongcun Chen
- Department of Paediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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MicroRNAs as prospective biomarkers, therapeutic targets and pharmaceuticals in neuroblastoma. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:1895-1912. [PMID: 36520359 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-08137-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Neuroblastomas, the most prevalent malignant solid neoplasms of childhood, originate from progenitor cells of the sympathetic nervous system. Their genetic causation is diverse and involves multiple molecular mechanisms. This review highlights multiple roles of microRNA in neuroblastoma pathogenesis and discusses the prospects of harnessing these important natural regulator molecules as biomarkers, therapeutic targets and pharmaceuticals in neuroblastoma.
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Zhang X, Wang D, Liu B, Jin X, Wang X, Pan J, Tu W, Shao Y. Retraction Note: IMP3 accelerates the progression of prostate cancer through inhibiting PTEN expression in a SMURF1-dependent way. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2023; 42:24. [PMID: 36650556 PMCID: PMC9843829 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-023-02599-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This article has been retracted. Please see the Retraction Notice for more detail: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13046-020-01657-0.
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- Xiang Zhang
- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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- grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197, 2nd Ruijin Road, Shanghai, 200025 PR China ,grid.16821.3c0000 0004 0368 8293Department of Urology, Ruijin Hospital North, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 999, Xiwang Road, Shanghai, 201801 China
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Zhao L, Fan J, Zhang C, Zhang Z, Dong J. CircRANBP17 modulated KDM1A to regulate neuroblastoma progression by sponging miR-27b-3p. Open Med (Wars) 2023; 18:20230672. [PMID: 36941992 PMCID: PMC10024347 DOI: 10.1515/med-2023-0672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Neuroblastoma (NB) is a common childhood cancer. Circular RNA RAN binding protein 17 (circRANBP17) has been identified to participate in diverse tumor progression. This study aims to explore the function and mechanism of circRANBP17 in NB. The levels of circRANBP17, miR-27b-3p and KDM1A in NB tissues and cells were measured by qRT-PCR. Mouse model assay was performed to investigate the effect of circRANBP17 knockdown on tumor formation in vivo. The levels of circRANBP17 and KDM1A were significantly up-regulated, and the level of miR-27b-3p was strikingly down-regulated in NB tissues and cells (SK-N-SH and SK-N-AS). Functional studies indicated that miR-27b-3p inhibitor mitigated the inhibitory effects on cell proliferation, migration, invasion and the promoting effect on cell apoptosis in SK-N-SH and SK-N-AS cells induced by circRANBP17 knockdown. Also, miR-27b-3p regulated NB cell malignancy by targeting KDM1A. Further studies revealed that miR-27b-3p inhibitor reversed the low expression of KDM1A induced by circRANBP17 knockdown. In support, circRANBP17 knockdown led to inhibition of tumor formation in vivo. In conclusion, circRANBP17 modulated KDM1A to promote cell proliferation, migration, invasion and restrain cell apoptosis in NB by sponging miR-27b-3p, and the new regulatory network may provide a theoretical basis for the further study of NB.
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- Lijun Zhao
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 1055, Sanxiang
Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 215000, China
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Galardi A, Colletti M, Palma A, Di Giannatale A. An Update on Circular RNA in Pediatric Cancers. Biomedicines 2022; 11:biomedicines11010036. [PMID: 36672544 PMCID: PMC9856195 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11010036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of single-stranded closed noncoding RNA molecules which are formed as a result of reverse splicing of mRNAs. Despite their relative abundance, only recently there appeared an increased interest in the understanding of their regulatory importance. Among their most relevant characteristics are high stability, abundance and evolutionary conservation among species. CircRNAs are implicated in several cellular functions, ranging from miRNA and protein sponges to transcriptional modulation and splicing. Additionally, circRNAs' aberrant expression in pathological conditions is bringing to light their possible use as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. Their use as indicator molecules of pathological changes is also supported by their peculiar covalent closed cyclic structure which bestows resistance to RNases. Their regulatory role in cancer pathogenesis and metastasis is supported by studies involving human tumors that have investigated different expression profiles of these molecules. As endogenous competitive RNA, circRNAs can regulate tumor proliferation and invasion and they arouse great consideration as potential therapeutic biomarkers and targets for cancer. In this review, we describe the most recent findings on circRNAs in the most common pediatric solid cancers (such as brain tumors, neuroblastomas, and sarcomas) and in more rare ones (such as Wilms tumors, hepatoblastomas, and retinoblastomas).
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- Angela Galardi
- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Viale San Paolo 15, 00146 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Viale San Paolo 15, 00146 Rome, Italy
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- Translational Cytogenomics Research Unit, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Viale San Paolo 15, 00146 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Cell and Gene Therapy, IRCCS, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Viale San Paolo 15, 00146 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Almouh M, Razmara E, Bitaraf A, Ghazimoradi MH, Hassan ZM, Babashah S. Circular RNAs play roles in regulatory networks of cell signaling pathways in human cancers. Life Sci 2022; 309:120975. [PMID: 36126723 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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AIMS Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are endogenous covalently closed non-coding RNAs produced by reverse splicing of linear RNA. These molecules are highly expressed in mammalian cells and show cell/tissue-specific expression patterns. They are also significantly dysregulated in various cancers and function as oncogenes or tumor suppressors. Emerging evidence reveals that circRNAs contribute to cancer progression via modulating different cell signaling pathways. Nevertheless, the functional significance of circRNAs in cell signaling pathways regulation is still largely elusive. Considering this, shedding light on the multi-pathway effects of circRNAs may improve our understanding of targeted cancer therapy. Here, we discuss how circRNAs regulate the major cell signaling pathways in human cancers. MATERIALS AND METHODS We adopted a systematic search in PubMed using the following MeSH terms: circRNAs, non-coding RNAs, lncRNAs, exosomal circRNAs, cancer, and cell signaling. KEY FINDINGS We discussed different roles of circRNAs during tumorigenesis in which circRNAs affect tumor development through activating or inactivating certain cell signaling pathways via molecular interactions using various signaling pathways. We also discussed how crosstalk between circRNAs and lncRNAs modulate tumorigenesis and provides a resource for the identification of cancer therapeutic targets. SIGNIFICANCE We here elucidated how circRNAs can modulate different cell signaling pathways and play roles in cancer. This can broaden our horizons toward introducing promising prognostic, diagnostic, and therapeutic targets.
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- Mansour Almouh
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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HajiEsmailPoor Z, Tabnak P, Ahmadzadeh B, Ebrahimi SS, Faal B, Mashatan N. Role of hedgehog signaling related non-coding RNAs in developmental and pathological conditions. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 153:113507. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Silencing of Circ_0135889 Restrains Proliferation and Tumorigenicity of Human Neuroblastoma Cells. J Surg Res 2022; 279:135-147. [PMID: 35772185 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common extracranial solid tumor in infants and young children. Circular ribonucleic acid (RNA) hsa_circ_0135889 (circ_0135889; hsa_circ argonaute 2 _001) is highly expressed in multiple cancer tissues, including NB. However, its role in tumor progression of NB was unclear. METHODS Real-time quantitative polymerace chain reaction was used to detect RNA expression, and western blotting, or immunohistochemistry was used to measure protein expression. Functional experiments were performed using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium, 5-Ethynyl-2'- deoxyuridine, Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate/propidium iodide, and transwell assays, as well as xenograft tumor model. The intermolecular interaction was predicted by online databases and confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA pull-down assay. RESULTS Circ_0135889 and neuronal differentiation 1 (NEUROD1) were upregulated whilst microRNA (miR)-127-5p, was downregulated in NB tumors and immortalized NB cells. Silencing of circ_0135889 could suppress cell proliferation, migration and invasion, but enhance apoptosis rate of NB cells in vitro. More importantly, circ_0135889 depletion inhibited xenograft tumor growth of NB cells. Circ_0135889 was a sponge for miR-127-5p, and inhibition of miR-127-5p counteracted the inhibitory impact of circ_0135889 knockdown on the malignant behaviors of NB cells. Moreover, NEUROD1 was a direct target of miR-127-5p, and miR-127-5p exerted the anti-tumor role in NB cells by targeting NEUROD1. Furthermore, circ_0135889 regulated NEUROD1expression by sponging miR-127-5p. CONCLUSIONS Circ_0135889 promoted the tumorigenicity of NB by regulating miR-127-5p/NEUROD1 axis, which might provide a promising therapeutic target for NB.
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Song J, Ge Y, Sun X, Guan Q, Gong S, Wei M, Niu J, Zhao L. Noncoding RNAs related to the hedgehog pathway in cancer: clinical implications and future perspectives. Mol Cancer 2022; 21:115. [PMID: 35581586 PMCID: PMC9112456 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-022-01591-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer is a type of malignant affliction threatening human health worldwide; however, the molecular mechanism of cancer pathogenesis remains to be elusive. The oncogenic hedgehog (Hh) pathway is a highly evolutionarily conserved signaling pathway in which the hedgehog-Patched complex is internalized to cellular lysosomes for degradation, resulting in the release of Smoothened inhibition and producing downstream intracellular signals. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) with diversified regulatory functions have the potency of controlling cellular processes. Compelling evidence reveals that Hh pathway, ncRNAs, or their crosstalk play complicated roles in the initiation, metastasis, apoptosis and drug resistance of cancer, allowing ncRNAs related to the Hh pathway to serve as clinical biomarkers for targeted cancer therapy. In this review, we attempt to depict the multiple patterns of ncRNAs in the progression of malignant tumors via interactions with the Hh crucial elements in order to better understand the complex regulatory mechanism, and focus on Hh associated ncRNA therapeutics aimed at boosting their application in the clinical setting.
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- Jia Song
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.,Shenyang Kangwei Medical Laboratory Analysis Co. LTD, Shenyang, 110000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, 110011, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China. .,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People's Republic of China.
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Yin X, Lin H, Lin L, Miao L, He J, Zhuo Z. LncRNAs and CircRNAs in cancer. MedComm (Beijing) 2022; 3:e141. [PMID: 35592755 PMCID: PMC9099016 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Xin Yin
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou Guangdong China
- College of Pharmacy Jinan University Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- Faculty of Medicine Macau University of Science and Technology Macau China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Institute of Pediatrics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research in Structural Birth Defect Disease, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou Guangdong China
- Laboratory Animal Center, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen China
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Huang S, Gong N, Li J, Hong M, Li L, Zhang L, Zhang H. The role of ncRNAs in neuroblastoma: mechanisms, biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Biomark Res 2022; 10:18. [PMID: 35392988 PMCID: PMC8991791 DOI: 10.1186/s40364-022-00368-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Neuroblastoma (NB) is a malignant tumor in young children that originates from the neural crest of the sympathetic nervous system. Generally, NB occurs in the adrenal glands, but it can also affect the nerve tissues of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Understanding the pathophysiology of NB and developing novel therapeutic approaches are critical. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are associated with crucial aspects of pathology, metastasis and drug resistance in NB. Here, we summarized the pretranscriptional, transcriptional and posttranscriptional regulatory mechanisms of ncRNAs involved in NB, especially focusing on regulatory pathways. Furthermore, ncRNAs with the potential to serve as biomarkers for risk stratification, drug resistance and therapeutic targets are also discussed, highlighting the clinical application of ncRNAs in NB.
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- Shaohui Huang
- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Health Science Center, University of Texas, Houston, 77030, USA.
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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Jin Q, Li J, Yang F, Feng L, Du X. Circular RNA circKIF2A Contributes to the Progression of Neuroblastoma Through Regulating PRPS1 Expression by Sponging miR-377-3p. Biochem Genet 2022; 60:1380-1401. [PMID: 35039981 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-021-10174-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Neuroblastoma is a malignant tumor originating from the primitive neural crest. Circular RNA (circRNA) Kinesin Superfamily Protein 2A (circKIF2A, also known as hsa_circ_0129276) has been reported to be upregulated in neuroblastoma. However, the molecular mechanism of circKIF2A participated in neuroblastoma is poorly defined. We analyzed the expression levels of circKIF2A, microRNA-377-3p (miR-377-3p), and phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate synthetase 1 (PRPS1) in neuroblastoma tissues and cell lines (SK-N-AS and LAN-6) and explored their roles. The expression levels of CircKIF2A and PRPS1 were increased and that of miR-377-3p were decreased in 21 neuroblastoma tissues and cells. Functionally, the silencing of circKIF2A inhibited cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and glycolysis, boosted apoptosis in neuroblastoma cells in vitro, and blocked the growth of subcutaneously transplanted tumors in nude mice. Mechanically, circKIF2A could work as a sponge of miR-377-3p to enhance PRPS1 expression. CircKIF2A knockdown impedes cell proliferation, metastasis, and glycolysis partly by regulating the miR-377-3p/PRPS1 axis, suggesting that targeting circKIF2A can be a feasible therapeutic strategy for neuroblastoma.
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- Quan Jin
- Department of Pediatrics, Xiantao first people's Hospital Affiliated to Changjiang University, Shazui Street, Xiantao, 433000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiantao first people's Hospital Affiliated to Changjiang University, Shazui Street, Xiantao, 433000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiantao first people's Hospital Affiliated to Changjiang University, Shazui Street, Xiantao, 433000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiantao first people's Hospital Affiliated to Changjiang University, Shazui Street, Xiantao, 433000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Xiantao first people's Hospital Affiliated to Changjiang University, Shazui Street, Xiantao, 433000, Hubei, China.
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Shen Q, Liu X, Li W, Zhao X, Li T, Zhou K, Zhou J. Emerging Role and Mechanism of circRNAs in Pediatric Malignant Solid Tumors. Front Genet 2022; 12:820936. [PMID: 35116058 PMCID: PMC8804321 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.820936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are non-coding RNAs with covalent closed-loop structures and are widely distributed in eukaryotes, conserved and stable as well as tissue-specific. Malignant solid tumors pose a serious health risk to children and are one of the leading causes of pediatric mortality. Studies have shown that circRNAs play an important regulatory role in the development of childhood malignant solid tumors, hence are potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for tumors. This paper reviews the biological characteristics and functions of circRNAs as well as the research progress related to childhood malignant solid tumors.
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- Qiyang Shen
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of ENT, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
- *Correspondence: Jianfeng Zhou, ; Kai Zhou,
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Jianfeng Zhou, ; Kai Zhou,
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Zou Y, Zhong C, Hu Z, Duan S. MiR-873-5p: A Potential Molecular Marker for Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis. Front Oncol 2021; 11:743701. [PMID: 34676171 PMCID: PMC8523946 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.743701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
miR-873 is a microRNA located on chromosome 9p21.1. miR-873-5p and miR-873-3p are the two main members of the miR-873 family. Most studies focus on miR-873-5p, and there are a few studies on miR-873-3p. The expression level of miR-873-5p was down-regulated in 14 cancers and up-regulated in 4 cancers. miR-873-5p has many targeted genes, which have unique molecular functions such as catalytic activity, transcription regulation, and binding. miR-873-5p affects cancer development through the PIK3/AKT/mTOR, Wnt/β-Catenin, NF-κβ, and MEK/ERK signaling pathways. In addition, the target genes of miR-873-5p are closely related to the proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion, cell cycle, cell stemness, and glycolysis of cancer cells. The target genes of miR-873-5p are also related to the efficacy of several anti-cancer drugs. Currently, in cancer, the expression of miR-873-5p is regulated by a variety of epigenetic factors. This review summarizes the role and mechanism of miR-873-5p in human tumors shows the potential value of miR-873-5p as a molecular marker for cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
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- Yuhao Zou
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, China.,Medical Genetics Center, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, China
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- Medical Genetics Center, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, China
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- Medical Genetics Center, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, China.,Medical Genetics Center, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, China.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang University City College School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Farooqi AA, Naureen H, Attar R. Regulation of cell signaling pathways by circular RNAs and microRNAs in different cancers: Spotlight on Wnt/β-catenin, JAK/STAT, TGF/SMAD, SHH/GLI, NOTCH and Hippo pathways. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2021; 124:72-81. [PMID: 33863643 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2021.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Groundbreaking discoveries in molecular oncology have leveraged our understanding altogether to a new level. Mapping of plethora of cell signaling pathways has enabled researchers to drill down deep into the intermeshed regulatory networks which crosstalk to promote carcinogenesis and metastasis. More importantly, discovery of non-coding RNAs has added new layers of complexity to already complicated nature of cell signaling pathways. The discovery of circular RNAs (circRNAs) has opened the door to an ever-widening understanding of cellular processes that are controlled or influenced by circRNAs. In this review, we have summarized most recent advancements in our understanding related to interplay between circular RNAs and microRNAs for the regulation of NOTCH, Wnt/β-catenin, Hippo, SHH/GLI, JAK/STAT and TGF/SMAD pathways in different cancers.
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- Ammad Ahmad Farooqi
- Department of Molecular Oncology, Institute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yeditepe University, Turkey
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Rezaei O, Honarmand Tamizkar K, Hajiesmaeili M, Taheri M, Ghafouri-Fard S. Non-Coding RNAs Participate in the Pathogenesis of Neuroblastoma. Front Oncol 2021; 11:617362. [PMID: 33718173 PMCID: PMC7945591 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.617362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Neuroblastoma is one of the utmost frequent neoplasms during the first year of life. This pediatric cancer is believed to be originated during the embryonic life from the neural crest cells. Previous studies have detected several types of chromosomal aberrations in this tumor. More recent studies have emphasized on expression profiling of neuroblastoma samples to identify the dysregulated genes in this type of cancer. Non-coding RNAs are among the mostly dysregulated genes in this type of cancer. Such dysregulation has been associated with a number of chromosomal aberrations that are frequently detected in neuroblastoma. In this study, we explain the role of non-coding transcripts in the malignant transformation in neuroblastoma and their role as biomarkers for this pediatric cancer.
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- Omidvar Rezaei
- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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