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Cui H, Zhang B, Ruan M, Fang C, Li N, Sun X, Qi J, Zuo R, Zhang S, Rong J. Overexpression of miR-3653 is Associated with HPV Infection and Serves as a Biomarker in Patients with Cervical Cancer. Int J Womens Health 2022; 14:1037-1045. [PMID: 35966402 PMCID: PMC9373999 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s357140] [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: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer (CC) occurrence. This study aimed to explore whether abnormal microRNA (miR)-3653 is associated with HPV infection and to investigate the clinical value of miR-3653 in the diagnosis and prognosis of CC. Methods Tumor tissues and adjacent non-cancerous tissues were collected from 136 patients with CC. Cervical tissues from 101 patients with uterine fibroids were collected as controls. The expression of miR-3653 was measured by quantitative real-time PCR. The ability of miR-3653 to discriminate between HPV positive (HPV+) and HPV negative (HPV-) CC patients, and to discriminate patients from controls was assessed by receiver operating characteristic analysis. Kaplan–Meier curves and Log rank tests were used to evaluate the relationship of miR-3653 with survival of CC patient. Whether miR-3653 could function as a prognostic indicator was evaluated by univariate and multivariate Cox analyses. Results miR-3653, highly expressed in CC tissues, was associated with HPV infection, tumor diameter, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage and lymph node metastasis in CC patients. Additionally, miR-3653 was increased in HPV+ controls, CC patients and CC cells. Moreover, miR-3653 could screen HPV+ controls, screen HPV+ patients and screen CC patients. Furthermore, miR-3653 was associated with the survival of CC patients (log-rank P < 0.001) and could serve as an independent prognostic indicator for CC patients. Conclusion miR-3653, increased in CC, is related to HPV infection and may serve as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for CC patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Haiyan Cui
- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255036, People's Republic of China
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- Oncology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Gynecology Department, Zibo Lianchi Women & Infants Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physical Examination, Zichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255100, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, Zibo Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255000, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, The Fourth People Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong, 255067, People's Republic of China
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- Pathology Department, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, 255036, People's Republic of China
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Yang Q, Al-Hendy A. The Regulatory Functions and the Mechanisms of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Cervical Cancer. Cells 2022; 11:cells11071149. [PMID: 35406713 PMCID: PMC8998012 DOI: 10.3390/cells11071149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in gynecology cancer worldwide. High-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the major etiological agents for cervical cancer. Still, other factors also contribute to cervical cancer development because these cancers commonly arise decades after initial exposure to HPV. So far, the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cervical cancer are still quite limited, and a knowledge gap needs to be filled to help develop novel strategies that will ultimately facilitate the development of therapies and improve cervical cancer patient outcomes. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been increasingly shown to be involved in gene regulation, and the relevant role of lncRNAs in cervical cancer has recently been investigated. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in ascertaining the biological functions of lncRNAs in cervical cancer from the perspective of cervical cancer proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. In addition, we provide the current state of knowledge by discussing the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation and emerging role of lncRNAs in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer. Comprehensive and deeper insights into lncRNA-mediated alterations and interactions in cellular events will help develop novel strategies to treat patients with cervical cancer.
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