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Xu GE, Zhao X, Li G, Gokulnath P, Wang L, Xiao J. The landscape of epigenetic regulation and therapeutic application of N 6-methyladenosine modifications in non-coding RNAs. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101045. [PMID: 38988321 PMCID: PMC11233902 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.06.015] [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: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
Abstract
RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation is the most abundant and conserved RNA modification in eukaryotes. It participates in the regulation of RNA metabolism and various pathophysiological processes. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are defined as small or long transcripts which do not encode proteins and display numerous biological regulatory functions. Similar to mRNAs, m6A deposition is observed in ncRNAs. Studying RNA m6A modifications on ncRNAs is of great importance specifically to deepen our understanding of their biological roles and clinical implications. In this review, we summarized the recent research findings regarding the mutual regulation between RNA m6A modification and ncRNAs (with a specific focus on microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs) and their functions. We also discussed the challenges of m6A-containing ncRNAs and RNA m6A as therapeutic targets in human diseases and their future perspective in translational roles.
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- Gui-E Xu
- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226011, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226011, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226011, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226011, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Bian Y, Xu S, Gao Z, Ding J, Li C, Cui Z, Sun H, Li J, Pu J, Wang K. m 6A modification of lncRNA ABHD11-AS1 promotes colorectal cancer progression and inhibits ferroptosis through TRIM21/IGF2BP2/ FOXM1 positive feedback loop. Cancer Lett 2024; 596:217004. [PMID: 38838765 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.217004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is closely related to a variety of human cancers, which may provide huge potential biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, the aberrant expression of most lncRNAs in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains elusive. This study aims to explore the clinical significance and potential mechanism of lncRNA ABHD11 antisense RNA 1 (ABHD11-AS1) in the colorectal cancer. Here, we demonstrated that lncRNA ABHD11-AS1 is high-expressed in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, and strongly related with poor prognosis. Functionally, ABHD11-AS1 suppresses ferroptosis and promotes proliferation and migration in CRC both in vitro and in vivo. Mechanically, lncRNA ABHD11-AS1 interacted with insulin-like growing factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 2 (IGF2BP2) to enhance FOXM1 stability, forming an ABHD11-AS1/FOXM1 positive feedback loop. E3 ligase tripartite motif containing 21 (TRIM21) promotes the degradation of IGF2BP2 via the K48-ubiquitin-lysosome pathway and ABHD11-AS1 promotes the interaction between IGF2BP2 and TRIM21 as scaffold platform. Furthermore, N6 -adenosine-methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) upregulated the stabilization of ABHD11-AS1 through the m6A reader IGF2BP2. Our study highlights ABHD11-AS1 as a significant regulator in CRC and it may become a potential target in future CRC treatment.
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- Yibo Bian
- Department of Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China; State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of digestive Disease, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
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- Department of Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Oncology, Lianshui County People's Hospital, Huai'an, 223400, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Zhang L, Mao Z, Yin K, Wang S. Review of METTL3 in colorectal cancer: From mechanisms to the therapeutic potential. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:134212. [PMID: 39069066 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134212] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the most abundant modification in mRNAs, affects the fate of the modified RNAs at the post-transcriptional level and participants in various biological and pathological processes. Increasing evidence shows that m6A modification plays a role in the progression of many malignancies, including colorectal cancer (CRC). As the only catalytic subunit in methyltransferase complex, methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) is essential to the performance of m6A modification. It has been found that METTL3 is associated with the prognosis of CRC and significantly influences various aspects of CRC, such as cell proliferation, invasion, migration, metastasis, metabolism, tumor microcirculation, tumor microenvironment, and drug resistance. The relationship between METTL3 and gut-microbiota is also involved into the progression of CRC. Furthermore, METTL3 might be a viable target for CRC treatment to prolong survival. In this review, we comprehensively summarize the function of METTL3 in CRC and the underlying molecular mechanisms. We aim to deepen understanding and offer new ideas for diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for colorectal cancer.
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- Lexuan Zhang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Laboratory Medicine, Jiangsu University School of Medicine, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Laboratory Medicine, Jiangsu University School of Medicine, Zhenjiang, China.
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Shakerian N, Darzi-Eslam E, Afsharnoori F, Bana N, Noorabad Ghahroodi F, Tarin M, Mard-Soltani M, Khalesi B, Hashemi ZS, Khalili S. Therapeutic and diagnostic applications of exosomes in colorectal cancer. Med Oncol 2024; 41:203. [PMID: 39031221 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02440-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Exosomes play a key role in colorectal cancer (CRC) related processes. This review explores the various functions of exosomes in CRC and their potential as diagnostic markers, therapeutic targets, and drug delivery vehicles. Exosomal long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) significantly influence CRC progression. Specific exosomal lncRNAs are linked to drug resistance and tumor growth, respectively, highlighting their therapeutic potential. Similarly, miRNAs like miR-21, miR-10b, and miR-92a-3p, carried by exosomes, contribute to chemotherapy resistance by altering signaling pathways and gene expression in CRC cells. The review also discusses exosomes' utility in CRC diagnosis. Exosomes from cancer cells have distinct molecular signatures compared to healthy cells, making them reliable biomarkers. Specific exosomal lncRNAs (e.g., CRNDE-h) and miRNAs (e.g., miR-17-92a) have shown effectiveness in early CRC detection and monitoring of treatment responses. Furthermore, exosomes show promise as vehicles for targeted drug delivery. The potential of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes in CRC treatment is also noted, with their role varying from promoting to inhibiting tumor progression. The application of multi-omics approaches to exosome research is highlighted, emphasizing the potential for discovering novel CRC biomarkers through comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analyses. The review also explores the emerging field of exosome-based vaccines, which utilize exosomes' natural properties to elicit strong immune responses. In conclusion, exosomes represent a promising frontier in CRC research, offering new avenues for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Their unique properties and versatile functions underscore the need for continued investigation into their clinical applications and underlying mechanisms.
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- Neda Shakerian
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Kish International Campus, University of Teheran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Research and Production of Poultry Viral Vaccine, Education and Extension Organization, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Karaj, 3197619751, Iran
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- ATMP Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biology Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran.
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Liu Y, Li C, Deng Q, Ren X, Wang H. METTL3's role in cervical cancer development through m 6A modification. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23693. [PMID: 38809685 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202400580] [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: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
Abstract
N6-methylated adenosine (m6A) is a crucial RNA modification in eukaryotes, particularly in cancer. However, its role in cervical cancer (CC) is unclear. We aimed to elucidate the part of m6A in CC by analyzing methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) expression, identifying downstream targets, and exploring the underlying mechanism. We assessed METTL3 expression in CC using western blotting, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and immunohistochemistry. In vitro and in vivo experiments examined METTL3's role in CC. We employed RNA sequencing, methylated RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing, qPCR, and RNA immunoprecipitation qPCR to explore METTL3's mechanism in CC. METTL3 expression was upregulated in CC, promoting cell proliferation and metastasis. METTL3 knockdown inhibited human cervical cancer by inactivating AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. METTL3-mediated m6A modification was observed in CC cells, targeting phosphodiesterase 3A (PDE3A). METTL3 catalyzed m6A modification on PDE3A mRNA through YTH domain family protein 3 (YTHDF3). Our study indicated the mechanism of m6A modification in CC and suggested the METTL3/YTHDF3/PDE3A axis as a potential clinical target for CC treatment.
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- Yuqiu Liu
- Gynecology Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
- JiNan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Disease, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, Lingcheng District's Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Dezhou, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Fourth People's Hospital of Ji'nan, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Gynecology Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
- Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
- JiNan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Disease, Jinan, Shandong, P.R. China
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Wang Y, Chen Y, Zhao M. N6-methyladenosine modification and post-translational modification of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer. Discov Oncol 2024; 15:209. [PMID: 38834851 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-024-01048-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Traditionally, colorectal cancer has been recognized as a disease caused by genetic mutations. However, recent studies have revealed the significant role of epigenetic alterations in the progression of colorectal cancer. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition, a critical step in cancer cell metastasis, has been found to be closely associated with the tumor microenvironment and immune factors, thereby playing a crucial role in many kinds of biological behaviors of cancers. In this review, we explored the impact of N6-methyladenosine and post-translational modifications (like methylation, acetylation, ubiquitination, SUMOylation, glycosylation, etc.) on the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer and the epigenetic regulation for the transcription factors and pathways correlated to epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Furthermore, we emphasized that the complex regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition by epigenetics can provide new strategies for overcoming drug resistance and improving treatment outcomes. This review aims to provide important scientific evidence for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer based on epigenetic modifications.
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- Yingnan Wang
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China.
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Shi Y, Shen F, Chen X, Sun M, Zhang P. Current understanding of circular RNAs in preeclampsia. Hypertens Res 2024; 47:1607-1619. [PMID: 38605141 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-024-01675-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
Abstract
Preeclampsia (PE) is a multiple organ and system disease that seriously threatens the safety of the mother and infant during pregnancy, and has a profound impact on the morbidity and mortality of the mother and new babies. Presently, there are no remedies for cure of PE as to the mechanisms of PE are still unclear, and the only way to eliminate the symptoms is to deliver the placenta. Thus, new therapeutic targets for PE are urgently needed. Approximately 95% of human transcripts are thought to be non-coding RNAs, and the roles of them are to be increasingly recognized of great importance in various biological processes. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of non-coding RNAs, with no 5' caps and 3' polyadenylated tails, commonly produced by back-splicing of exons. The structure of circRNAs makes them more stable than their counterparts. Increasing evidence shows that circRNAs are involved in the pathogenesis of PE, but the biogenesis, functions, and mechanisms of circRNAs in PE are poorly understood. In the present review, we mainly summarize the biogenesis, functions, and possible mechanisms of circRNAs in the development and progression of PE, as well as opportunities and challenges in the treatment and prevention of PE.
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- Yajun Shi
- Institute for Fetology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
- Institute of Trauma Medicine, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
- Jiangsu Provincial Medical Innovation Center of Trauma Medicine, Suzhou, China.
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- Institute for Fetology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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- Institute for Fetology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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Liu S, Liu M, Li Y, Song Q. N6-methyladenosine-dependent signaling in colorectal cancer: Functions and clinical potential. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 198:104360. [PMID: 38615872 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most prevalent malignancy worldwide. Despite the gradual expansion of therapeutic options for CRC, its clinical management remains a formidable challenge. And, because of the current dearth of technical means for early CRC screening, most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Therefore, it is imperative to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools for this disease. N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the predominant RNA modification in eukaryotes, can be recognized by m6A-specific methylated reading proteins to modulate gene expression. Studies have revealed that CRC disrupts m6A homeostasis through various mechanisms, thereby sustaining aberrant signal transduction and promoting its own progression. Consequently, m6A-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have garnered widespread attention. Although utilizing m6A as a biomarker and drug target has demonstrated promising feasibility, existing observations primarily stem from preclinical models; henceforth necessitating further investigation and resolution of numerous outstanding issues.
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- Shaojun Liu
- Department of Oncology, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Sun Z, Xu Y, Shao B, Dang P, Hu S, Sun H, Chen C, Wang C, Liu J, Liu Y, Hu J. Exosomal circPOLQ promotes macrophage M2 polarization via activating IL-10/STAT3 axis in a colorectal cancer model. J Immunother Cancer 2024; 12:e008491. [PMID: 38782541 PMCID: PMC11116870 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2023-008491] [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] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Accumulating evidence demonstrates that an increased tumor-associated macrophage abundance is often associated with poor prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC). The mechanism underlying the effect of tumor-derived exosomes on M2 macrophage polarization remains elusive. RESULTS The novel circular RNA circPOLQ exhibited significantly higher expression in CRC tissues than in paired normal tissues. Higher circPOLQ expression was associated with poorer prognosis in patients with CRC. In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that tumor-derived exosomal circPOLQ did not directly regulate CRC cell development but promoted CRC metastatic nodule formation by enhancing M2 macrophage polarization. circPOLQ activated the interleukin-10/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 axis by targeting miR-379-3 p to promote M2 macrophage polarization. CONCLUSION circPOLQ can enter macrophages via CRC cell-derived exosomes and promote CRC metastatic nodule formation by enhancing M2 macrophage polarization. These findings reveal a tumor-derived exosome-mediated tumor-macrophage interaction potentially affecting CRC metastatic nodule formation.
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- Zhenqiang Sun
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Academy of Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Henan Cancer Hospital Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Henan Cancer Hospital Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Academy of Medical Sciences, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Qiu M, Chen Y, Zeng C. Biological functions of circRNA in regulating the hallmarks of gastrointestinal cancer (Review). Int J Oncol 2024; 64:49. [PMID: 38488023 PMCID: PMC10997371 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2024.5637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Circular RNA (circRNA) was first observed in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells in 1979, but it was not characterized in detail until 2012, when high‑throughput sequencing technology was more advanced and available. Consequently, the mechanism of circRNA formation and its biological function have been progressively elucidated by researchers. circRNA is abundant in eukaryotic cells and exhibits a certain degree of organization, timing and disease‑specificity. Additionally, it is poorly degradable, meeting the characteristics of an ideal clinical biomarker. In the present review, the recent research progress of circRNAs in digestive tract malignant tumors was primarily discussed. This included the roles, biological functions and clinical significance of circRNA, providing references for its research value and clinical potential in gastrointestinal cancer.
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- Mengjun Qiu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, P.R. China
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Sun X, Zhao X, Xu Y, Yan Y, Han L, Wei M, He M. Potential therapeutic strategy for cancer: Multi-dimensional cross-talk between circRNAs and parental genes. Cancer Lett 2024; 588:216794. [PMID: 38453043 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
Abstract
In many ways, circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been demonstrated to be crucial in the onset and advancement of cancer throughout the last ten years and have become a new focus of intense research in the field of RNAs. Accumulating studies have demonstrated that circRNAs can regulate parental gene expression via a variety of biological pathways. Furthermore, research into the complex interactions between circRNAs and their parental genes will shed light on their biological roles and open up new avenues for circRNAs' potential clinical translational uses. However, to date, multi-dimensional cross-talk between circRNAs and parental genes have not been systematically elucidated. Particularly intriguing is circRNA's exploration of tumor targeting, and potential therapeutic uses based on the parental gene regulation perspective. Here, we discuss their biogenesis, take a fresh look at the molecular mechanisms through which circRNAs control the expression of their parental genes in cancer. We further highlight We further highlight the latest circRNA clinical translational applications, including prognostic diagnostic markers, cancer vaccines, gDNA, and so on. Demonstrating the potential benefits and future applications of circRNA therapy.
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- Xiaoyu Sun
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Liaoning Cancer Immune Peptide Drug Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Liaoning Cancer Immune Peptide Drug Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Liaoning Cancer Immune Peptide Drug Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Liaoning Cancer Immune Peptide Drug Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Liaoning Cancer Immune Peptide Drug Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenyang, China; Liaoning Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Liaoning Province, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Anti-Tumor Drug Development and Evaluation, Liaoning Cancer Immune Peptide Drug Engineering Technology Research Center, Shenyang, China.
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Jiang M, Han J, Ma Q, Chen X, Xu R, Wang Q, Zheng J, Wang W, Song J, Huang Y, Chen Y. Nicotine-derived NNK promotes CRC progression through activating TMUB1/AKT pathway in METTL14/YTHDF2-mediated m6A manner. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 467:133692. [PMID: 38341886 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Cigarette smoking substantially promotes tumorigenesis and progression of colorectal cancer; however, the underlying molecular mechanism remains unclear. Among 662 colorectal cancer patients, our investigation revealed a significant correlation between cigarette smoking and factors, such as large tumor size, poor differentiation, and high degree of invasion. Among the nicotine-derived nitrosamines, 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) emerged as the most critical carcinogen, which significantly promoted the malignant progression of colorectal cancer both in vivo and in vitro. The results of methylated RNA immunoprecipitation and transcriptome sequencing indicated that NNK upregulated transmembrane and ubiquitin-like domain-containing protein 1 (TMUB1) via N6-adenosine methylation, which was regulated by methyltransferase-like 14 (METTL14) and YTH N6-methyladenosine RNA binding protein 2 (YTHDF2). Elevated TMUB1 levels were associated with a higher risk of cancer invasion and metastasis, leading to a high mortality risk in patients with colorectal cancer. Additionally, TMUB1 promoted lysine63-linked ubiquitination of AKT by interacting with AMFR, which led to the induction of malignant proliferation and metastasis in colorectal cancer cells exposed to NNK. In summary, this study provides a new insight, indicating that targeting TMUB1 expression via METTL14/YTHDF2 mediated N6-adenosine methylation may be a potential therapeutic and prognostic target for patients with colorectal cancer who smoke.
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- Min Jiang
- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China; Center for Medical Statistics and Data Analysis, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Human Genetics and Environmental Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yixing Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yixing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China; Center for Medical Statistics and Data Analysis, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Human Genetics and Environmental Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China.
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Hashemi M, Daneii P, Zandieh MA, Raesi R, Zahmatkesh N, Bayat M, Abuelrub A, Khazaei Koohpar Z, Aref AR, Zarrabi A, Rashidi M, Salimimoghadam S, Entezari M, Taheriazam A, Khorrami R. Non-coding RNA-Mediated N6-Methyladenosine (m 6A) deposition: A pivotal regulator of cancer, impacting key signaling pathways in carcinogenesis and therapy response. Noncoding RNA Res 2024; 9:84-104. [PMID: 38075202 PMCID: PMC10700483 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2023.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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The emergence of RNA modifications has recently been considered as critical post-transcriptional regulations which governed gene expression. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most abundant type of RNA modification which is mediated by three distinct classes of proteins called m6A writers, readers, and erasers. Accumulating evidence has been made in understanding the role of m6A modification of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in cancer. Importantly, aberrant expression of ncRNAs and m6A regulators has been elucidated in various cancers. As the key role of ncRNAs in regulation of cancer hallmarks is well accepted now, it could be accepted that m6A modification of ncRNAs could affect cancer progression. The present review intended to discuss the latest knowledge and importance of m6A epigenetic regulation of ncRNAs including mircoRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs, and their interaction in the context of cancer. Moreover, the current insight into the underlying mechanisms of therapy resistance and also immune response and escape mediated by m6A regulators and ncRNAs are discussed.
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- Mehrdad Hashemi
- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Division of Epidemiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Services Management, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Health Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Neuroscience Laboratory, Health Sciences Institute, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
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- Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, 34396, Turkey
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- Department Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- The Health of Plant and Livestock Products Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Chen Z, Wang W, Hu S, Sun H, Chen C, Zhang Z, Sun X, Jia B, Hu J, Wang C, Liu Y, Sun Z. YTHDF2-mediated circYAP1 drives immune escape and cancer progression through activating YAP1/TCF4-PD-L1 axis. iScience 2024; 27:108779. [PMID: 38292420 PMCID: PMC10825049 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108779] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Immune escape is identified as one of the reasons for the poor prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Circular RNAs are considered to promote tumor progression by mediating tumor immune escape. We discovered that higher expression of circYAP1 was associated with a worse prognosis of CRC patients. Functional experiments in vitro and in vivo showed that circYAP1 upregulation inhibited the cytotoxicity of CD8+ T cells by upregulating programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1). Mechanistically, we found that circYAP1 directly binds to the YAP1 protein to prevent its phosphorylation, enhancing proportion of YAP1 protein in the nucleus, and that YAP1 interacts with TCF4 to target the PD-L1 promoter and initiate PD-L1 transcription in CRC cells. Taken together, circYAP1 promotes CRC immune escape and tumor progression by activating the YAP1/TCF4-PD-L1 axis and may provide a new strategy for combination immunotherapy of CRC patients.
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- Zhuang Chen
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou 450008, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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Li J, Cao H, Yang J, Wang B. IGF2BP2-m6A-circMMP9 axis recruits ETS1 to promote TRIM59 transcription in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3014. [PMID: 38321126 PMCID: PMC10847447 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53422-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is a common malignancy of the head and neck. Recently, circular RNA (circRNA) has been studied extensively in multisystem diseases. However, there are few research on biological functions and molecular mechanisms of circRNAs in LSCC. CircRNA array was used to detect the differentially expressed circRNAs. Kaplan-Meier and cox regression analysis were used to identify survival based on circMMP9. The qRT-PCR, RNase R treatment, sanger sequencing and in situ hybridization were used to verify circMMP9 expression, characteristics and localization in LSCC tissues and cells. Functionally, colony formation, MTS, transwell and in vivo assays were proceeded to detect the biological function of circMMP9 in LSCC progression. The RNA-seq was conducted to identify the molecular targets of circMMP9. Mechanically, MeRIP, RNA Immunoprecipitation (RIP), RNA pulldown, Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and dual-luciferase reporter assays were carried on to verify the regulatory mechanism of circMMP9. CircMMP9 was discovered upregulated in LSCC tissues and cells, and high level of circMMP9 was associated with poor prognosis, low degree of pathological grading, high TNM stage and lymph node metastasis of LSCC. CircMMP9 knockdown prevented LSCC progression both in vitro and in vivo, whereas, circMMP9 overexpression had the opposite effect. CircMMP9 was stabilized by IGF2BP2 in m6A-dependent manner. TRIM59 was identified as downstream target of circMMP9. CircMMP9 recruited ETS1 to stimulate TRIM59 transcription. Moreover, TRIM59 accelerated LSCC progression via activating the PI3K/AKT signal pathway. Our findings offered a unique regulatory mechanism for circMMP9 in LSCC, as well as a novel proof that circMMP9 may be utilize as a diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for LSCC patients.
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- Jinling Li
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
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Zhou M, Li S, Huang C. Physiological and pathological functions of circular RNAs in the nervous system. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:342-349. [PMID: 37488888 PMCID: PMC10503630 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.379017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of covalently closed single-stranded RNAs that are expressed during the development of specific cells and tissues. CircRNAs play crucial roles in physiological and pathological processes by sponging microRNAs, modulating gene transcription, controlling the activity of certain RNA-binding proteins, and producing functional peptides. A key focus of research at present is the functionality of circRNAs in the nervous system and several advances have emerged over the last 2 years. However, the precise role of circRNAs in the nervous system has yet to be comprehensively reviewed. In this review, we first summarize the recently described roles of circRNAs in brain development, maturity, and aging. Then, we focus on the involvement of circRNAs in various diseases of the central nervous system, such as brain cancer, chronic neurodegenerative diseases, acute injuries of the nervous system, and neuropathic pain. A better understanding of the functionality of circRNAs will help us to develop potential diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic strategies to treat diseases of the nervous system.
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- Min Zhou
- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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Chen Z, Ba Y, Zhao N, Dang Q, Xu H, Weng S, Zhang Y, Liu S, Zuo A, Han X, Liu Z. MPDZ is associated with immune infiltration and regulates migration and invasion by switching YAP1 phosphorylation in colorectal cancer. Cell Signal 2024; 114:110967. [PMID: 37949382 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2023.110967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multiple PDZ Domain Crumbs Cell Polarity Complex Component (MPDZ) is involved in a few human cancers. However, the features and potential mechanisms of MPDZ in progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unknown. METHODS The prognostic role of MPDZ in CRC was determined by Kaplan-Meier and univariate regression analysis. Enrichment analysis was performed to characterize crucial pathways of MPDZ. Immune infiltration and immunotherapeutic outcome were further evaluated. CCK8, EDU, transwell, and wound healing assay were used to assess the influence of MPDZ on pernicious performance of CRC cells. CD8+ T cells and CRC cells were co-cultured to explore the effect of MPDZ on the tumor microenvironment. qRT-PCR, western blot, immunoprecipitation (IP), and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation (me-RIP) were implemented in seeking for the potential mechanisms of MPDZ in CRC. RESULTS CRC patients with elevated MPDZ expression suffered from significantly worse prognosis. Enrichment analysis revealed that MPDZ involved in pathways related to metastasis and cell cycle in CRC. In addition, MPDZ expression were related to several immunoinhibitors and had the ability to predict immunotherapy response. Finally, in vitro assays demonstrated that MPDZ knockdown inhibited migration, invasion and immune evasion of CRC cells. Mechanistically, MPDZ knockdown enhanced YAP1 phosphorylation by increased LATS1 expression. Moreover, m6A-MPDZ mRNA may be recognized and degraded by m6A recognition protein YTHDF2. CONCLUSIONS MPDZ was critical for CRC development and could be a promising candidate for the treatment of CRC patients.
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- Zhuang Chen
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China; Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China; State Key Laboratory of Proteomics, Beijing Proteome Research Center, National Center for Protein Sciences (Beijing), Beijing Institute of Lifeomics, Beijing 102206, China; Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
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Fang X, Ao X, Xiao D, Wang Y, Jia Y, Wang P, Li M, Wang J. Circular RNA-circPan3 attenuates cardiac hypertrophy via miR-320-3p/HSP20 axis. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2024; 29:3. [PMID: 38172650 PMCID: PMC10763352 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-023-00520-2] [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: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs are enriched in cardiac tissue and play important roles in the pathogenesis of heart diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the regulatory mechanism of a conserved heart-enriched circRNA, circPan3, in cardiac hypertrophy. METHODS Cardiac hypertrophy was induced by isoproterenol. The progression of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy was assessed by sarcomere organization staining, cell surface area measurement, and expression levels of cardiac hypertrophy markers. RNA interactions were detected by RNA pull-down assays, and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation was used to detect m6A level. RESULTS The expression of circPan3 was downregulated in an isoproterenol-induced cardiac hypertrophy model. Forced expression of circPan3 attenuated cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, while inhibition of circPan3 aggravated cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. Mechanistically, circPan3 was an endogenous sponge of miR-320-3p without affecting miR-320-3p levels. It elevated the expression of HSP20 by endogenously interacting with miR-320-3p. In addition, circPan3 was N6-methylated. Stimulation by isoproterenol downregulated the m6A eraser ALKBH5, resulting in N6-methylation and destabilization of circPan3. CONCLUSIONS Our research is the first to report that circPan3 has an antihypertrophic effect in cardiomyocytes and revealed a novel circPan3-modulated signalling pathway involved in cardiac hypertrophy. CircPan3 inhibits cardiac hypertrophy by targeting the miR-320-3p/HSP20 axis and is regulated by ALKBH5-mediated N6-methylation. This pathway could provide potential therapeutic targets for cardiac hypertrophy.
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- Xinyu Fang
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Wen T, Li T, Xu Y, Zhang Y, Pan H, Wang Y. The role of m6A epigenetic modifications in tumor coding and non-coding RNA processing. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:355. [PMID: 38102645 PMCID: PMC10722709 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01385-w] [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: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Epigenetic modifications of RNA significantly contribute to the regulatory processes in tumors and have, thus, received considerable attention. The m6A modification, known as N6-methyladenosine, is the predominant epigenetic alteration found in both eukaryotic mRNAs and ncRNAs. MAIN BODY m6A methylation modifications are dynamically reversible and are catalyzed, removed, and recognized by the complex of m6A methyltransferase (MTases), m6A demethylase, and m6A methyl recognition proteins (MRPs). Published evidence suggests that dysregulated m6A modification results in abnormal biological behavior of mature mRNA, leading to a variety of abnormal physiological processes, with profound implications for tumor development in particular. CONCLUSION Abnormal RNA processing due to dysregulation of m6A modification plays an important role in tumor pathogenesis and potential mechanisms of action. In this review, we comprehensively explored the mechanisms by which m6A modification regulates mRNA and ncRNA processing, focusing on their roles in tumors, and aiming to understand the important regulatory function of m6A modification, a key RNA epigenetic modification, in tumor cells, with a view to providing theoretical support for tumor diagnosis and treatment. Video Abstract.
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- Tongxuan Wen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110024, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110024, P.R. China
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- Fourth Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110024, P.R. China
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- Fourth Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110024, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110024, P.R. China.
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- Fourth Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110024, P.R. China.
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Huang L, Dou G, Lu J, Chen Z, Wang J. Has_circ_0071803 promotes colorectal cancer progression by regulating miR-330-5p/MAPK signaling pathway. Histol Histopathol 2023; 38:1443-1451. [PMID: 36856372 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. A lack of effective targeted therapies against CRC makes the treatment challenging. Here, we report a circular RNA (circRNA), has_circ_0071803, functioning as an oncogene in CRC. Circ_0071803 was upregulated in CRC tissues and cell lines, and its expression levels were inversely correlated with the prognosis and survival rate of patients with CRC. Circ_0071803 knockdown suppressed cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in CRC. Moreover, we found that circ_0071803 sponged miR-330-5p, thereby upregulating mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (MAPK1) in CRC cells. The suppression of cell activities by circ_0071803 knockdown were rescued by miR-330-5p inhibition or MAPK1 overexpression. Collectively, our findings elucidate that circ_0071803 promotes CRC progression by regulating the miR-330-5p/MAPK1 pathway, providing potential therapeutic targets for designing effective targeted treatments.
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- Liyong Huang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China.
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Wu Z, Zuo X, Zhang W, Li Y, Gui R, Leng J, Shen H, Pan B, Fan L, Li J, Jin H. m6A-Modified circTET2 Interacting with HNRNPC Regulates Fatty Acid Oxidation to Promote the Proliferation of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304895. [PMID: 37821382 PMCID: PMC10700176 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a hematological malignancy with high metabolic heterogeneity. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification plays an important role in metabolism through regulating circular RNAs (circRNAs). However, the underlying mechanism is not yet fully understood in CLL. Herein, an m6A scoring system and an m6A-related circRNA prognostic signature are established, and circTET2 as a potential prognostic biomarker for CLL is identified. The level of m6A modification is found to affect the transport of circTET2 out of the nucleus. By interacting with the RNA-binding protein (RBP) heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein C (HNRNPC), circTET2 regulates the stability of CPT1A and participates in the lipid metabolism and proliferation of CLL cells through mTORC1 signaling pathway. The mTOR inhibitor dactolisib and FAO inhibitor perhexiline exert a synergistic effect on CLL cells. In addition, the biogenesis of circTET2 can be affected by the splicing process and the RBPs RBMX and YTHDC1. CP028, a splicing inhibitor, modulates the expression of circTET2 and shows pronounced inhibitory effects. In summary, circTET2 plays an important role in the modulation of lipid metabolism and cell proliferation in CLL. This study demonstrates the clinical value of circTET2 as a prognostic indicator as well as provides novel insights in targeting treatment for CLL.
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- Zijuan Wu
- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Anqing First People's Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityAnqing First People's Hospital of Anhui ProvinceAnqing246004China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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- Department of HematologyAffiliated People's Hospital of Jiangsu UniversityZhenjiang212002China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseasesthe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou215000China
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- Department of Hematologythe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityJiangsu Province HospitalNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and TreatmentCollaborative Innovation Center for Personalized Cancer MedicineNanjing Medical UniversityNanjing210029China
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Yang Y, Liu Z, Lu J, Sun Y, Fu Y, Pan M, Xie X, Ge Q. Analysis approaches for the identification and prediction of N6-methyladenosine sites. Epigenetics 2023; 18:2158284. [PMID: 36562485 PMCID: PMC9980620 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2022.2158284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The global dynamics in a variety of biological processes can be revealed by mapping transcriptional m6A sites, in particular full-transcriptome m6A. And individual m6A sites have contributed to biological function, which can be evaluated by stoichiometric information obtained from the single nucleotide resolution. Currently, the identification of m6A sites is mainly carried out by experiment and prediction methods, based on high-throughput sequencing and machine learning model respectively. This review summarizes the recent topics and progress made in bioinformatics methods of deciphering the m6A methylation, including the experimental detection of m6A methylation sites, techniques of data analysis, the way of predicting m6A methylation sites, m6A methylation databases, and detection of m6A modification in circRNA. At the end, the essay makes a brief discussion for the development perspective in this area.
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- Yuwei Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Zhang C, Jian H, Shang S, Lu L, Lou Y, Kang Y, Bai H, Fu Z, Lv Y, Kong X, Li X, Feng S, Zhou H. Crosstalk between m6A mRNAs and m6A circRNAs and the time-specific biogenesis of m6A circRNAs after OGD/R in primary neurons. Epigenetics 2023; 18:2181575. [PMID: 36861189 PMCID: PMC9988353 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2023.2181575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Cerebral ischaemiareperfusion injury is an important pathological process in nervous system diseases during which neurons undergo oxygenglucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R) injury. No study has used epitranscriptomics to explore the characteristics and mechanism of injury. N6methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant epitranscriptomic RNA modification. However, little is known about m6A modifications in neurons, especially during OGD/R. m6A RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (MeRIPseq) and RNA-sequencing data for normal and OGD/R-treated neurons were analysed by bioinformatics. MeRIP quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to determine the m6A modification levels on specific RNAs. We report the m6A modification profiles of the mRNA and circRNA transcriptomes of normal and OGD/R-treated neurons. Expression analysis revealed that the m6A levels did not affect m6A mRNA or m6A circRNA expression. We found crosstalk between m6A mRNAs and m6A circRNAs and identified three patterns of m6A circRNA production in neurons; thus, distinct OGD/R treatments induced the same genes to generate different m6A circRNAs. Additionally, m6A circRNA biogenesis during distinct OGD/R processes was found to be time specific. These results expand our understanding of m6A modifications in normal and OGD/R-treated neurons, providing a reference to explore epigenetic mechanisms and potential treatments for OGD/R-related diseases.
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- Chi Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord Injury, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord Injury, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord Injury, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord Injury, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord Injury, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Immuno-Microenvironment and Disease of the Educational Ministry of China, Department of Immunology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Immuno-Microenvironment and Disease of the Educational Ministry of China, Department of Immunology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord Injury, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord Injury, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Du X, Zou R, Du K, Huang D, Miao C, Qiu B, Ding W, Li C. Modeling Colorectal Cancer-Induced Liver Portal Vein Microthrombus on a Hepatic Lobule Chip. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38033197 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors. At the advanced stage of colorectal cancer, cancer cells migrate with the blood to the liver from the hepatic portal vein, eventually resulting in a portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT). To date, the progression of the early onset of PVTT [portal vein microthrombus (PVmT) induced by tumors] is unclear. Herein, we developed an on-chip PVmT model by loading the spheroid of colorectal cancer cells into the portal vein of a hepatic lobule chip (HLC). On the HLC, the progression of PVmT was presented, and early changes in metabolites of hepatic cells and in structures of hepatic plates and sinusoids induced by PVmT were analyzed. We replicated intrahepatic angiogenesis, thickened blood vessels, an increased number of hepatocytes, disordered hepatic plates, and decreased concentrations of biomarkers of hepatic cell functions in PVmT progression on a microfluidic chip for the first time. In addition, the combined therapy of thermo-ablation and chemo-drug for PVmT was preliminarily demonstrated. This study provides a promising method for understanding PVTT evolution and offers a valuable reference for PVTT therapy.
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- Xiaofang Du
- School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- Department of Medical Equipment, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230001, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230001, China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230001, China
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Jin Q, Qu H, Quan C. New insights into the regulation of METTL3 and its role in tumors. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:334. [PMID: 37996892 PMCID: PMC10732098 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01360-5] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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As one of the most abundant epigenetic modifications in RNA, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) affects RNA transcription, splicing, stability, and posttranscriptional translation. Methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3), a key component of the m6A methyltransferase complex, dynamically regulates target genes expression through m6A modification. METTL3 has been found to play a critical role in tumorigenesis, tumor growth, metastasis, metabolic reprogramming, immune cell infiltration, and tumor drug resistance. As a result, the development of targeted drugs against METTL3 is becoming increasingly popular. This review systematically summarizes the factors that regulate METTL3 expression and explores the specific mechanisms by which METTL3 affects multiple tumor biological behaviors. We aim to provide fundamental support for tumor diagnosis and treatment, at the same time, to offer new ideas for the development of tumor-targeting drugs.
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- Qiu Jin
- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Avenue, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Avenue, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Avenue, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, People's Republic of China.
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Wang M, Liu Z, Fang X, Cong X, Hu Y. The emerging role of m 6A modification of non-coding RNA in gastrointestinal cancers: a comprehensive review. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1264552. [PMID: 37965577 PMCID: PMC10642577 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1264552] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer is a series of malignant tumors with a high incidence globally. Although approaches for tumor diagnosis and therapy have advanced substantially, the mechanisms underlying the occurrence and progression of GI cancer are still unclear. Increasing evidence supports an important role for N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification in many biological processes, including cancer-related processes via splicing, export, degradation, and translation of mRNAs. Under distinct cancer contexts, m6A regulators have different expression patterns and can regulate or be regulated by mRNAs and non-coding RNAs, especially long non-coding RNAs. The roles of m6A in cancer development have attracted increasing attention in epigenetics research. In this review, we synthesize progress in our understanding of m6A and its roles in GI cancer, especially esophageal, gastric, and colorectal cancers. Furthermore, we clarify the mechanism by which m6A contributes to GI cancer, providing a basis for the development of diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic targets.
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- Meiqi Wang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Colorectal and Anal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Biobank, the China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Biobank, the China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Zhou M, Liu Y, Xu H, Chen X, Zheng N, Duan Z, Ge Y, Li D, Lin T, Zeng R, Chen Q, Li M. YTHDC1-Modified m6A Methylation of Hsa_circ_0102678 Promotes Keratinocyte Inflammation Induced by Cutibacterium acnes Biofilm through Regulating miR-146a/TRAF6 and IRAK1 Axis. J Innate Immun 2023; 15:822-835. [PMID: 37903473 PMCID: PMC10684258 DOI: 10.1159/000534704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION CircRNAs are closely related to many human diseases; however, their role in acne remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the role of hsa_circ_0102678 in regulating inflammation of acne. METHODS First, microarray analysis was performed to study the expression of circRNAs in acne. Subsequently, RNase R digestion assay and fluorescence in situ hybridization assay were utilized to confirm the characteristics of hsa_circ_0102678. Finally, qRT-PCR, Western blotting analysis, immunoprecipitation, luciferase reporter assay, circRNA probe pull-down assay, biotin-labeled miRNA pull-down assay, RNA immunoprecipitation assay, and m6A dot blot assay were utilized to reveal the functional roles of hsa_circ_0102678 on inflammation induced by C. acnes biofilm in human primary keratinocytes. RESULTS Our investigations showed that the expression of hsa_circ_0102678 was significantly decreased in acne tissues, and hsa_circ_0102678 was a type of circRNAs, which was mainly localized in the cytoplasm of primary human keratinocytes. Moreover, hsa_circ_0102678 remarkably affected the expression of IL-8, IL-6, and TNF-α, which induced by C. acnes biofilm. Importantly, mechanistic studies indicated that the YTHDC1 could bind directly to hsa_circ_0102678 and promote the export of N6-methyladenosine-modified hsa_circ_0102678 to the cytoplasm. Besides, hsa_circ_0102678 could bind to miR-146a and sponge miR-146a to promote the expression of IRAK1 and TRAF6. CONCLUSION Our findings revealed a previously unknown process by which hsa_circ_0102678 promoted keratinocyte inflammation induced by C. acnes biofilm via regulating miR-146a/TRAF6 and IRAK1 axis.
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- Meng Zhou
- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
- Department of Dermatology, Yunnan Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Kunming, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laser Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Skin Diseases and STIs, Hospital of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Boston AM, Dwead AM, Al-Mathkour MM, Khazaw K, Zou J, Zhang Q, Wang G, Cinar B. Discordant interactions between YAP1 and polycomb group protein SCML2 determine cell fate. iScience 2023; 26:107964. [PMID: 37810219 PMCID: PMC10558808 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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The Polycomb group protein SCML2 and the transcriptional cofactor YAP1 regulate diverse cellular biology, including stem cell maintenance, developmental processes, and gene regulation in mammals and flies. However, their molecular and functional interactions are unknown. Here, we show that SCML2 interacts with YAP1, as revealed by immunological assays and mass spectroscopy. We have demonstrated that the steroid hormone androgen regulates the interaction of SCML2 with YAP1 in human tumor cell models. Our proximity ligation assay and GST pulldown showed that SCML2 and YAP1 physically interacted with each other. Silencing SCML2 by RNAi changed the growth behaviors of cells in response to androgen signaling. Mechanistically, this phenomenon is attributed to the interplay between distinct chromatin modifications and transcriptional programs, likely coordinated by the opposing SCML2 and YAP1 activity. These findings suggest that YAP1 and SCML2 cooperate to regulate cell growth, cell survival, and tumor biology downstream of steroid hormones.
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- Ava M Boston
- Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Gil-Kulik P, Petniak A, Kluz N, Wallner G, Skoczylas T, Ciechański A, Kocki J. Influence of Clinical Factors on miR-3613-3p Expression in Colorectal Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14023. [PMID: 37762323 PMCID: PMC10531160 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814023] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related death globally. Because of a tendency to be an asymptomatic primary tumor and therefore resulting in late detection, most CRC patients are diagnosed in the advanced stage. Several miRNAs have the potential to become novel noninvasive biomarkers measured as diagnostic and prognostic indicators of CRC to guide surgical therapies and promote the understanding of the carcinogenesis of CRC. Since the change of miR-3613-3p was associated with several types of cancer other than colorectal cancer, there is a lack of functional evidence and the results are inconsistent. We conducted a pilot microarray study in which we noted a decreased expression of miR-3613-3p in colorectal cancer cells, then we confirmed the expression of miR-3613-3p by qPCR on a group of 83 patients, including 65 patients with colorectal cancer, 5 with a benign tumor and 13 from the control group. We noted that in both malignant and benign tumors, miR-3613-3p is downgraded relative to the surrounding tissue. As a result of the study, we also observed colorectal tumor tissue and surrounding tissue in patients with colorectal cancer who received radiotherapy before surgery, which showed a significantly higher expression of miR-3613-3p compared to patients who did not receive radiotherapy. In addition, we noted that the tissue surrounding the tumor in patients with distant metastases showed a significantly higher expression of miR-3613-3p compared to patients without distant metastases. The increased expression of miR-3613-3p in patients after radiotherapy suggests the possibility of using this miR as a therapeutic target for CRC, but this requires confirmation in further studies.
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- Paulina Gil-Kulik
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, 11 Radziwillowska Str., 20-080 Lublin, Poland; (N.K.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, 11 Radziwillowska Str., 20-080 Lublin, Poland; (N.K.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, 11 Radziwillowska Str., 20-080 Lublin, Poland; (N.K.); (J.K.)
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- II Chair and Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology of the Alimentary Tract, 16 Staszica Str., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (G.W.); (T.S.); (A.C.)
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- II Chair and Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology of the Alimentary Tract, 16 Staszica Str., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (G.W.); (T.S.); (A.C.)
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- II Chair and Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology of the Alimentary Tract, 16 Staszica Str., 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (G.W.); (T.S.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, 11 Radziwillowska Str., 20-080 Lublin, Poland; (N.K.); (J.K.)
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Kong M, Yu X, Guo W, Guo R. The bidirectional interplay between ncRNAs and methylation modifications in gastrointestinal tumors. Int J Biol Sci 2023; 19:4834-4848. [PMID: 37781524 PMCID: PMC10539694 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.87028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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The aberrant expression of methylation and ncRNAs, two crucial regulators of epigenetic modifications, has been widely demonstrated in cancer. The complex interplay between them is essential in promoting malignant phenotype, poor prognosis, and drug resistance in GI tumors (including esophageal, gastric, colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers). Therefore, we summarize the interrelation process between ncRNAs and methylation modifications in GI tumors, including the detailed mechanism of methylation enzyme regulation of ncRNAs, the molecular mechanism of ncRNAs regulation of methylation modifications, and the correlation between the interactions between ncRNAs and methylation modifications and clinical features of tumors. Finally, we discuss the potential value of ncRNAs and methylation modifications in clinical diagnosis and therapy.
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- Minyu Kong
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Liver Transplantation Centre, China
- Henan Organ Transplantation Quality Control Centre, China
- Open and Key Laboratory for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, China
- Henan Innovative Research Group for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Liver Transplantation Centre, China
- Henan Organ Transplantation Quality Control Centre, China
- Open and Key Laboratory for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, China
- Henan Innovative Research Group for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Liver Transplantation Centre, China
- Henan Organ Transplantation Quality Control Centre, China
- Open and Key Laboratory for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, China
- Henan Innovative Research Group for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Liver Transplantation Centre, China
- Henan Organ Transplantation Quality Control Centre, China
- Open and Key Laboratory for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, China
- Henan Innovative Research Group for Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation, China
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Zhang H, Li Z, Jiang J, Lei Y, Xie J, Liu Y, Yi B. SNTB1 regulates colorectal cancer cell proliferation and metastasis through YAP1 and the WNT/β-catenin pathway. Cell Cycle 2023; 22:1865-1883. [PMID: 37592763 PMCID: PMC10599191 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2023.2244778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer is a common type of digestive tract cancer with a significant morbidity and death rate across the world, partially attributing to the metastasis-associated problems. In this study, integrative bioinformatics analyses were performed to identify genes that might contribute to colorectal cancer metastasis, and 293 genes were dramatically increased and 369 genes were decreased within colon cancer samples. Among up-regulated genes, top five genes correlated with colorectal cancer patient's prognosis were verified for expression in clinical samples and syntrophin beta 1 (SNTB1) was the most up-regulated. In vitro, SNTB1 knockdown suppresses the malignant behaviors of colorectal cancer cells, including cell viability, colony formation capacity, as well as the abilities to migrate and invade. Furthermore, SNTB1 knockdown decreased the levels of Wnt1, C-Jun, C-Myc, TCF7, and cyclin D1, and inhibited EMT in both cell lines. In vivo, SNTB1 knockdown inhibited tumor growth and metastasis in nude mice models. SNTB1 positively regulated Yes1 associated transcriptional regulator (YAP1) expression; YAP1 partially reversed the effects of SNTB1 on colorectal cancer cell phenotypes and the Wnt/β-catenin/MYC signaling. In conclusion, SNTB1 knockdown inhibits colorectal cancer cell aggressiveness in vitro and tumor growth and metastasis in vivo through the Wnt/β-catenin/MYC signaling; YAP1 might mediate SNTB1 functions on colorectal cancer.
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- Hao Zhang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Zhi Y, Gao Q, Wang Z, Dong Y, Guan Y, Yuan J, Zhang Z. Circular RNA circSP5 promotes liver metastasis of colorectal cancer via SP5-mediated BAMBI transcription. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:275. [PMID: 37596430 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-01142-9] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Liver metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer morbidity and mortality. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been widely reported to be implicated in cancer metastasis. This study aims to investigate the effect of circSP5 (has_circ_0057010) on liver metastasis of CRC. Quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) analysis was performed to detect gene expression. The level of proteins was measured by western blot. The migration and invasion of CRC cells were assessed by wound healing assay and transwell assay. In vivo assays were performed after the construction of the CRC xenograft model and CRC model with liver metastasis. Mechanism analyses were performed via RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP), RNA pulldown, luciferase reporter, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), and DNA pulldown assays. We found that circSP5 is significantly overexpressed in CRC with liver metastasis and its depletion suppresses the progression of CRC with liver metastasis in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, circSP5 enhances the expression of Sp5 transcription factor (SP5) via competitively sponging microRNA (miR)-1249-3p and could regulate BMP and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) via transcriptional activation. CircSP5 promotes the migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of CRC cells via BAMBI. In sum, circSP5 promotes liver metastasis of CRC by up-regulating SP5-mediated BAMBI transcription.
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- Yingru Zhi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yuhua Branch of Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210006, Jiangsu, China.
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Li M, Zhi Z, Jiang X, Duan GC, Zhu WN, Pang Z, Wang L, Ge R, Dai X, Liu JM, Chen TY, Jia JJ, Li JM, Sun LN. METTL9 derived circular RNA circ-METTL9 sponges miR-551b-5p to accelerate colorectal cancer progression by upregulating CDK6. Carcinogenesis 2023; 44:463-475. [PMID: 37158456 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgad031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been accepted to play key roles in the development and progression of mutiple cancers including colorectal cancer (CRC). Here, we identified circ-METTL9, derived from 2 to 4 exons of METTL9 gene, may promote CRC progression by accelerating cell cycle progression. However, the role and mechanism of circ-METTL9 in CRC remains unclear. Based on our data, the expression of circ-METTL9 was significantly upregulated in CRC tissues and markedly increased in advanced tumors in CRC patients. Functional experiments demonstrated that circ-METTL9 overexpression promoted CRC cells proliferation and migration in vitro, and simultaneously enhanced CRC tumor growth and metastasis in vivo. Mechanistically, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays proved that circ-METTL9 might be a miRNA sponge, and RNA pulldown assays showed the interaction between circ-METTL9 and miR-551b-5p. Notably, cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6), a key regulator in cell cycle, is a conserved downstream target of miR-551b-5p. Taken together, our findings highlight a novel oncogenic function of circ-METTL9 in CRC progression via circ-METTL9/miR-551b-5p/CDK6 axis, which may serve as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for CRC patients.
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- Ming Li
- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pathology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pathology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210022, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Suzhou Science and Technology Town Hospital, Suzhou 215163, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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Meng Q, Schatten H, Zhou Q, Chen J. Crosstalk between m6A and coding/non-coding RNA in cancer and detection methods of m6A modification residues. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:6577-6619. [PMID: 37437245 PMCID: PMC10373953 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is one of the most common and well-known internal RNA modifications that occur on mRNAs or ncRNAs. It affects various aspects of RNA metabolism, including splicing, stability, translocation, and translation. An abundance of evidence demonstrates that m6A plays a crucial role in various pathological and biological processes, especially in tumorigenesis and tumor progression. In this article, we introduce the potential functions of m6A regulators, including "writers" that install m6A marks, "erasers" that demethylate m6A, and "readers" that determine the fate of m6A-modified targets. We have conducted a review on the molecular functions of m6A, focusing on both coding and noncoding RNAs. Additionally, we have compiled an overview of the effects noncoding RNAs have on m6A regulators and explored the dual roles of m6A in the development and advancement of cancer. Our review also includes a detailed summary of the most advanced databases for m6A, state-of-the-art experimental and sequencing detection methods, and machine learning-based computational predictors for identifying m6A sites.
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- Qingren Meng
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital, The Second Hospital Affiliated with the Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- International Cancer Center, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital, The Second Hospital Affiliated with the Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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Zhang H, Zhu Q, Ji Y, Wang M, Zhang Q, Liu W, Li R, Zhang J, Xu P, Song X, Lv C. hucMSCs treatment prevents pulmonary fibrosis by reducing circANKRD42-YAP1-mediated mechanical stiffness. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:5514-5534. [PMID: 37335082 PMCID: PMC10333056 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause. The most typical characteristic of IPF is gradual weakening of pulmonary elasticity and increase in hardness/rigidity with aging. This study aims to identify a novel treatment approach for IPF and explore mechanism of mechanical stiffness underlying human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) therapy. Target ability of hucMSCs was examined by labeling with cell membrane dye Dil. Anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect of hucMSCs therapy by reducing mechanical stiffness was evaluated by lung function analysis and MicroCT imaging system and atomic force microscope in vivo and in vitro. Results showed that stiff environment of fibrogenesis caused cells to establish a mechanical connection between cytoplasm and nucleus, initiating expression of related mechanical genes such as Myo1c and F-actin. HucMSCs treatment blocked force transmission and reduced mechanical force. For further exploration of mechanism, ATGGAG was mutated to CTTGCG (the binding site of miR-136-5p) in the full-length sequence of circANKRD42. Wildtype and mutant plasmids of circANKRD42 were packaged into adenovirus vectors and sprayed into lungs of mice. Mechanistic dissection revealed that hucMSCs treatment repressed circANKRD42 reverse splicing biogenesis by inhibiting hnRNP L, which in turn promoted miR-136-5p binds to 3'-Untranslated Region (3'-UTR) of YAP1 mRNA directly, thus inhibiting translation of YAP1 and reducing YAP1 protein entering nucleus. The condition repressed expression of related mechanical genes to block force transmission and reduce mechanical forces. The mechanosensing mechanism mediated directly by circANKRD42-YAP1 axis in hucMSCs treatment, which has potential general applicability in IPF treatment.
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- Haitong Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Pathology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Cellular and Genetic Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264003, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou 256603, China
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Chen M, Tian B, Hu G, Guo Y. METTL3-Modulated circUHRF2 Promotes Colorectal Cancer Stemness and Metastasis through Increasing DDX27 mRNA Stability by Recruiting IGF2BP1. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3148. [PMID: 37370759 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15123148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Increasing evidence has implicated that circular RNAs (circRNAs) exert important roles in colorectal cancer (CRC) occurrence and progression. However, the role of a novel circRNA, circUHRF2, remains unknown in CRC. Our work aimed at identifying the functional roles of circUHRF2 in CRC and illustrating the potential mechanisms. As assessed by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), circUHRF2 and methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) were highly expressed in CRC specimens and cells. Sanger sequencing and RNase R assays were performed to verify the ring structure of circUHRF2. Notably, aberrantly increased expression of circUHRF2 was positively correlated with poor prognosis of CRC patients. Functional experiments indicated that CRC stemness, migration, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) were suppressed by the knockdown of circUHRF2 or METTL3. Mechanistically, METTL3 enhanced circUHRF2 expression through N6-methyladenine (m6A) modification. Rescue experiments showed that overexpression of circUHRF2 reversed the repressive effect of METTL3 silencing on CRC progression. Moreover, circUHRF2 inhibited the loss of DEAD-box helicase 27 (DDX27) protein via promoting the interaction between insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) and DDX27 mRNA. DDX27 knockdown repressed CRC malignant properties, which was counteracted by circUHRF2 overexpression. The in vivo assays in nude mice demonstrated that circUHRF2 or METTL3 silencing exerted a suppressive effect on CRC growth and liver metastasis via repressing DDX27 protein expression. Taken together, METTL3-mediated m6A modification upregulated circUHRF2 and subsequently inhibited loss of DDX27 protein via recruitment of IGF2BP1, which conferred CRC stemness and metastasis. These findings shed light on CRC pathogenesis and suggest circUHRF2 as a novel target for CRC treatment.
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- Miao Chen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third XiangYa Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third XiangYa Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third XiangYa Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third XiangYa Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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Zhang Y, Luo J, Yang W, Ye WC. CircRNAs in colorectal cancer: potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:353. [PMID: 37296107 PMCID: PMC10250185 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-05881-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are single-stranded RNA with covalently closed-loop structures and are highly stable, conserved, and abundantly expressed in various organs and tissues. Recent research found abnormal circRNA expression in CRC patients' blood/serum, cells, CRC tissues, and exosomes. Furthermore, mounting data demonstrated that circRNAs are crucial to the development of CRC. CircRNAs have been shown to exert biological functions by acting as microRNA sponges, RNA-binding protein sponges, regulators of gene splicing and transcription, and protein/peptide translators. These characteristics make circRNAs potential markers for CRC diagnosis and prognosis, potential therapeutic targets, and circRNA-based therapies. However, further studies are still necessary to improve the understanding of the roles and biological mechanisms of circRNAs in the development of CRC. In this review, up-to-date research on the role of circRNAs in CRC was examined, focusing on their potential application in CRC diagnosis and targeted therapy, which would advance the knowledge of the functions of circRNAs in the development and progression of CRC.
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- Yuying Zhang
- Central Laboratory, Shenzhen Longhua Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, 518109, China
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- Forevergen Biosciences Centre, Guangzhou International Biotech Island, Guangzhou, 510300, China
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- Department of Prevention and Healthcare, Shenzhen Longhua Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, 518109, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China.
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Zhang K, Dong Y, Li M, Zhang W, Ding Y, Wang X, Chen D, Liu T, Wang B, Cao H, Zhong W. Clostridium butyricum inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition of intestinal carcinogenesis through downregulating METTL3. Cancer Sci 2023. [PMID: 37243376 PMCID: PMC10394142 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is related to gut microbiota dysbiosis, especially butyrate-producing bacteria reduction. Our previous study suggested that administration of Clostridium butyricum, a butyrate-producing bacterium, exerts a crucial effect against CRC, however the potential mechanism is not clear. We first found that methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) showed a positive correlation with proliferation, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), DNA repair, metastasis, and invasion in a database analysis. The expression of METTL3 gradually increased from human normal colon tissue, to adenoma, and carcinoma, and was positively correlated with E-cadherin and CD34 levels. Overexpression of METTL3 promoted the proliferation, migration, and invasion of CRC cells and induced vasculogenic mimicry (VM) formation. Clostridium butyricum could downregulate METTL3 expression in CRC cells and decrease the expression of vimentin and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 to reduce EMT and VM formation. Clostridium butyricum alleviated the pro-oncogenic effect of METTL3 overexpressing plasmid in CRC cells. The anti-EMT effect on METTL3 reduction of C. butyricum could be blunted by knocking down G-protein coupled receptor 43. Moreover, C. butyricum prevented EMT and VM and inhibited tumor metastasis in nude mice. Accordingly, C. butyricum could inhibit EMT and VM formation of intestinal carcinogenesis through downregulating METTL3. These findings broaden our understanding of probiotics supplement in CRC prevention and treatment.
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- Kexin Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, National Key Clinical Specialty, Tianjin Institute of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases, Tianjin, China
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Hu F, Peng Y, Fan X, Zhang X, Jin Z. Circular RNAs: implications of signaling pathways and bioinformatics in human cancer. Cancer Biol Med 2023; 20:j.issn.2095-3941.2022.0466. [PMID: 36861443 PMCID: PMC9978890 DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2022.0466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) form a class of endogenous single-stranded RNA transcripts that are widely expressed in eukaryotic cells. These RNAs mediate post-transcriptional control of gene expression and have multiple functions in biological processes, such as transcriptional regulation and splicing. They serve predominantly as microRNA sponges, RNA-binding proteins, and templates for translation. More importantly, circRNAs are involved in cancer progression, and may serve as promising biomarkers for tumor diagnosis and therapy. Although traditional experimental methods are usually time-consuming and laborious, substantial progress has been made in exploring potential circRNA-disease associations by using computational models, summarized signaling pathway data, and other databases. Here, we review the biological characteristics and functions of circRNAs, including their roles in cancer. Specifically, we focus on the signaling pathways associated with carcinogenesis, and the status of circRNA-associated bioinformatics databases. Finally, we explore the potential roles of circRNAs as prognostic biomarkers in cancer.
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- Fan Hu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Genome Stability and Disease Prevention and Regional Immunity and Diseases, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Genome Stability and Disease Prevention and Regional Immunity and Diseases, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Genome Stability and Disease Prevention and Regional Immunity and Diseases, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Genome Stability and Disease Prevention and Regional Immunity and Diseases, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Correspondence to: Zhe Jin and Xiaojing Zhang, E-mail: and
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Genome Stability and Disease Prevention and Regional Immunity and Diseases, Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Correspondence to: Zhe Jin and Xiaojing Zhang, E-mail: and
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Qu X, Tan H, Mao J, Yang M, Xu J, Yan X, Wu W. Identification of a novel prognostic signature correlated with epithelial-mesenchymal transition, N6-methyladenosine modification, and immune infiltration in colorectal cancer. Cancer Med 2023; 12:5926-5938. [PMID: 36281556 PMCID: PMC10028107 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5384] [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: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a commonly diagnosed human malignancy worldwide. Both epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification play a crucial role in CRC development. This study aimed to construct a prognostic signature based on the genes related to EMT and m6A modification. METHOD Firstly, the mRNA expression profiling of CRC tissues was analyzed using TCGA and GEO databases. The prognostic hub genes related to EMT and m6A modification were selected using weighted correlation network and cox regression analysis. The prognostic signature was constructed based on hub genes, followed by validation in three external cohorts. Finally, the expression of the representative hub gene was detected in clinical samples, and its biological role was investigated using assays in vivo and in vitro. RESULTS A prognostic signature was constructed using the following genes: YAP1, FAM3C, NUBPL, GLO1, JARID2, NFKB1, CDKN1B, HOOK1, and GIPC2. The signature effectively stratified the clinical outcome of CRC patients in the training cohort and two validation cohorts. The subgroup analysis demonstrated the signature could identify high-risk population from CRC patients within stage I-II or III-IV, female, male and elder patients. The signature was correlated with the infiltration of some immune cells (such as macrophage and regulatory T cells) and gene mutation counts. Finally, the hub gene GIPC2 was found to be downregulated in CRC tissues and most CRC cells lines. GIPC2 overexpression inhibited the malignant characteristics of CRC cells in vitro and in vivo through upregulating E-cadherin and downregulating N-cadherin, Vimentin, and Snail, while the opposite results were observed for GIPC2 knockdown in CRC cells. CONCLUSION Our present study for the first time constructed a novel prognostic signature related to EMT, m6A modification, and immune infiltration for CRC risk stratification. In addition, GIPC2 is identified as a promising clinical biomarker or therapeutical target for CRC.
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- Xiao Qu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of VIP Clinic, General Division, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital Ji'an Hospital, Ji'an, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Liu Z, Gao L, Cheng L, Lv G, Sun B, Wang G, Tang Q. The roles of N6-methyladenosine and its target regulatory noncoding RNAs in tumors: classification, mechanisms, and potential therapeutic implications. Exp Mol Med 2023; 55:487-501. [PMID: 36854773 PMCID: PMC10073155 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-023-00944-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is one of the epigenetic modifications of RNA. The addition of this chemical mark to RNA molecules regulates gene expression by affecting the fate of the RNA molecules. This posttranscriptional RNA modification is reversible and regulated by methyltransferase "writers" and demethylase "erasers". The fate of m6A-modified RNAs depends on the function of different "readers" that recognize and bind to them. Research on m6A methylation modification has recently increased due to its important role in regulating cancer progression. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules that are transcribed from the genome but whose roles have been overlooked due to their lack of well-defined potential for translation into proteins or peptides. However, this misconception has now been completely overturned. ncRNAs regulate various diseases, especially tumors, and it has been confirmed that they play either tumor-promoting or tumor-suppressing roles in almost all types of tumors. In this review, we discuss the m6A modification of different types of ncRNA and summarize the mechanisms involved. Finally, we discuss the progress of research on clinical treatment and discuss the important significance of the m6A modification of ncRNAs in the clinical treatment of tumors.
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- Ziying Liu
- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Ministry of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
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- Chinese Journal of Practical Surgery, Chinese Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Zhang G, Hou J, Mei C, Wang X, Wang Y, Wang K. Effect of circular RNAs and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification on cancer biology. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 159:114260. [PMID: 36657303 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114260] [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: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A), as the most abundant and well-known RNA modification, has been found to play an important role in cancer. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of single-stranded covalently closed RNA molecules generated by the reverse splicing process. Recent studies have revealed the vital roles of circRNAs in many diseases, including tumorigenesis. Accumulating evidence also shows an association between m6A modification and circRNAs. This study aimed to review the interactions between m6A modification and circRNAs and illustrate their roles in tumorigenesis. m6A modification can modulate the biogenesis, translation, cytoplasmic export, degradation, and other functions of circRNAs in different tumors. circRNAs can also modulate m6A modification by affecting writers, erasers, and readers. We focused on the potential regulatory mechanisms and the biological consequences of m6A modification of circRNAs, as well as the interactions in tumors of different systems. Finally, we listed the possible development directions of m6A modification and circRNAs, which might facilitate the clinical application of tumor therapy. AVAILABILITY OF DATA AND MATERIALS: Not applicable. Keywords.
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- Gong Zhang
- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
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Zhang L, Wang X, Zhao W, Liu J. Overview of m 6A and circRNAs in human cancers. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023:10.1007/s00432-023-04610-8. [PMID: 36807759 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-04610-8] [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: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the richest post-transcriptional modification of RNA in eukaryotic cells, is dynamically installed/uninstalled by the RNA methylase complex ("writer") and demethylase ("eraser") and recognized by the m6A-binding protein ("reader"). M6A modification on RNA metabolism involves maturation, nuclear export, translation and splicing, thereby playing a critical role in cellular pathophysiology and disease processes. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of non-coding RNAs with a covalently closed loop structure. Due to its conserved and stable properties, circRNAs could participate in physiological and pathological processes through unique pathways. Despite the recent discovery of m6A and circRNAs remains in the initial stage, research has shown that m6A modifications are widespread in circRNAs and regulates circRNA metabolism, including biogenesis, cell localization, translation, and degradation. In this review, we describe the functional crosstalk between m6A and circRNAs, and illustrate their roles in cancer development. Moreover, we discuss the potential mechanisms and future research directions of m6A modification and circRNAs.
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- Leyu Zhang
- The School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- The School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.
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- The School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.
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- The School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.
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Chen C, Liu Y, Liu L, Si C, Xu Y, Wu X, Wang C, Sun Z, Kang Q. Exosomal circTUBGCP4 promotes vascular endothelial cell tipping and colorectal cancer metastasis by activating Akt signaling pathway. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2023; 42:46. [PMID: 36793126 PMCID: PMC9930311 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-023-02619-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exosome is crucial mediator and play an important role in tumor angiogenesis. Tip cell formation is a prerequisite for persistent tumor angiogenesis which causes tumor metastasis. However, the functions and underlying mechanisms of tumor cell-derived exosomes in angiogenesis and tip cell formation remain less understood. METHODS Exosomes derived from serum of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with metastasis/non-metastasis and CRC cells were isolated by ultracentrifugation. CircRNAs in these exosomes were analyzed by circRNA microarray. Then, exosomal circTUBGCP4 was identified and verified by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and in situ hybridization (ISH). Loss- and gain-of-function assays were performed to explore the effect of exosomal circTUBGCP4 on vascular endothelial cell tipping and colorectal cancer metastasis in vitro and in vivo. Mechanically, bioinformatics analysis, biotin-labeled circTUBGCP4/ miR-146b-3p RNA pulldown, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP), and luciferase reporter assay were used to confirm the interaction among circTUBGCP4, miR-146b-3p, and PDK2. RESULTS Here, we showed that exosomes derived from CRC cells enhanced vascular endothelial cell migration and tube formation via inducing filopodia formation and endothelial cell tipping. We further screened the upregulated circTUBGCP4 in serum of CRC patients with metastasis compared to non-metastasis. Silencing circTUBGCP4 expression in CRC cell-derived exosomes (CRC-CDEs) inhibited endothelial cell migration, tube formation, tip cell formation, and CRC metastasis. Overexpression of circTUBGCP4 had opposite results in vitro and in vivo. Mechanically, circTUBGCP4 upregulated PDK2 to activate Akt signaling pathway by sponging miR-146b-3p. Moreover, we found that miR-146b-3p could be a key regulator for vascular endothelial cell dysfunction. Exosomal circTUBGCP4 promoted tip cell formation and activated the Akt signaling pathway by inhibiting miR-146b-3p. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that colorectal cancer cells generate exosomal circTUBGCP4, which causes vascular endothelial cell tipping to promote angiogenesis and tumor metastasis by activating Akt signaling pathway.
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- Chen Chen
- grid.207374.50000 0001 2189 3846School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan China ,grid.412633.10000 0004 1799 0733Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, #1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052 Henan China ,grid.412633.10000 0004 1799 0733Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052 China
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- grid.414008.90000 0004 1799 4638Department of Radiotherapy, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan 450008 China
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- grid.412633.10000 0004 1799 0733Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052 China ,grid.412633.10000 0004 1799 0733Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 Henan China
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- grid.207374.50000 0001 2189 3846School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan China
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- grid.412633.10000 0004 1799 0733Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, #1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052 Henan China ,grid.412633.10000 0004 1799 0733Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052 China ,grid.207374.50000 0001 2189 3846Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 Henan China
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- grid.412633.10000 0004 1799 0733Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052 Henan China
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- Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China. .,Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, #1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China. .,Henan Institute of Interconnected Intelligent Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China. .,Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China.
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
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Cheng L, Yang F, Zhao Y, Liu Z, Yao X, Zhang J. Tetrahedron supported CRISPR/Cas13a cleavage for electrochemical detection of circular RNA in bladder cancer. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 222:114982. [PMID: 36493719 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114982] [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: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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As a diagnostic biomarker, the detection of circular RNA (circRNA) is vital for the early screening of bladder cancer. Usually, the low abundance of circRNA in clinic samples results in the necessarily complicated extraction before detection. In this work, a tetrahedron supported CRISPR/Cas13a cleavage has been explored for direct electrochemical detection of circRNA in urine from bladder cancer. CRISPR/Cas13a system has been reasonably designed to recognize the characteristic back-splice junction site of circRNA. The activated CRISPR/Cas13a by circRNA can cleave uracil bases composed of DNA tetrahedron immobilized on the surface of gold electrode, resulting in the breakage of DNA tetrahedron and the release of electrochemical active molecule methylene blue. By virtue of highly catalytic efficiency of CRISPR/Cas13a and rigid structure of tetrahedron, the developed electrochemical biosensor can directly detect circRNA in 25 μL urine sample with the lowest detection limit of 0.089 fM and linear detection range from 10 fM to 50 nM in less than 10 min, so as to avoid complicated extraction process and benefit for on-site detection.
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- Liangfen Cheng
- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, PR China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China.
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Guan H, Tian K, Luo W, Li M. m 6A-modified circRNA MYO1C participates in the tumor immune surveillance of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma through m 6A/PD-L1 manner. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:120. [PMID: 36781839 PMCID: PMC9925427 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-05570-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Emerging evidence indicates the critical roles of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification in human cancers. Herein, our work reported that a novel m6A-modified circRNA from the MYO1C gene, circMYO1C, upregulated in the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Our findings demonstrated that circMYO1C is highly expressed in PDAC tissues. Functionally, circMYO1C promoted the proliferation and migration of PDAC cells in vitro and its silencing reduced the tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, circMYO1C cyclization was mediated by m6A methyltransferase METTL3. Moreover, methylated RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing (MeRIP-seq) unveiled the remarkable m6A modification on PD-L1 mRNA. Moreover, circMYO1C targeted the m6A site of PD-L1 mRNA to enhance its stability by cooperating with IGF2BP2, thereby accelerating PDAC immune escape. In conclusion, these findings highlight the oncogenic role of METTL3-induced circMYO1C in PDAC tumorigenesis via an m6A-dependent manner, inspiring a novel strategy to explore PDAC epigenetic therapy.
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- Hua Guan
- Department of Health Management, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan China
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- grid.54549.390000 0004 0369 4060Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan China
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- Department of Stomatology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Zhao J, Xu H, Su Y, Pan J, Xie S, Xu J, Qin L. Emerging Regulatory Mechanisms of N 6-Methyladenosine Modification in Cancer Metastasis. PHENOMICS (CHAM, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 3:83-100. [PMID: 36939763 PMCID: PMC9883376 DOI: 10.1007/s43657-021-00043-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cancer metastasis is the major cause of cancer-related deaths and accounts for poor therapeutic outcomes. A metastatic cascade is a series of complicated biological processes. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant and conserved epitranscriptomic modification in eukaryotic cells, which has great impacts on RNA production and metabolism, including RNA splicing, processing, degradation and translation. Accumulating evidence demonstrates that m6A plays a critical role in regulating cancer metastasis. However, there is a lack of studies that review the recent advances of m6A in cancer metastasis. Here, we systematically retrieved the functions and mechanisms of how the m6A axis regulates metastasis, and especially summarized the organ-specific liver, lung and brain metastasis mediated by m6A in various cancers. Moreover, we discussed the potential application of m6A modification in cancer diagnosis and therapy, as well as the present limitations and future perspectives of m6A in cancer metastasis. This review provides a comprehensive knowledge on the m6A-mediated regulation of gene expression, which is helpful to extensively understand the complexity of cancer metastasis from a new epitranscriptomic point of view and shed light on the developing novel strategies to anti-metastasis based on m6A alteration.
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- Jing Zhao
- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Road (M), Shanghai, 200040 China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Road (M), Shanghai, 200040 China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Road (M), Shanghai, 200040 China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Road (M), Shanghai, 200040 China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Road (M), Shanghai, 200040 China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Road (M), Shanghai, 200040 China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Urumqi Road (M), Shanghai, 200040 China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200120 China
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Pan J, Huang T, Deng Z, Zou C. Roles and therapeutic implications of m6A modification in cancer immunotherapy. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1132601. [PMID: 36960074 PMCID: PMC10028070 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1132601] [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: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Recent studies have demonstrated that N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the most abundant, dynamic, and reversible epigenetic RNA modification in eukaryotes, is regulated by a series of enzymes, including methyltransferases (writers), demethylases (erasers), and m6A recognition proteins (readers). Aberrant regulation of m6A modification is pivotal for tumorigenesis, progression, invasion, metastasis, and apoptosis of malignant tumors. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has revolutionized cancer treatment, as recognized by the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology. However, not all cancer patients response to ICI therapy, which is thought to be the result of intricate immune escape mechanisms. Recently, numerous studies have suggested a novel role for m6A epigenetic modification in the regulation of tumor immune evasion. Herein, we review the relevant mechanisms of m6A regulators in regulating various key signaling pathways in cancer biology and how m6A epigenetic modifications regulate the expression of immune checkpoints, opening a new window to understand the roles and mechanisms of m6A epigenetic modifications in regulating tumor immune evasion. In addition, we highlight the prospects and development directions of future combined immunotherapy strategies based on m6A modification targeting, providing directions for promoting the treatment outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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- Juan Pan
- National Center for International Research of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Talent Highland of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Department of Clinical Medical Research Center, The 2nd Clinical Medical College (Shenzhen People’s Hospital) of Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Regional Immunity and Diseases, Department of Pharmacology and International Cancer Center, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University (Shenzhen People’s Hospital), Shenzhen, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- National Center for International Research of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Talent Highland of Bio-targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Department of Clinical Medical Research Center, The 2nd Clinical Medical College (Shenzhen People’s Hospital) of Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Public Service Platform On Tumor Precision Medicine and Molecular Diagnosis, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Chang Zou,
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Xu Y, Yu X, Guo W, He Y. Emerging role of interaction between m6A and main ncRNAs in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1129298. [PMID: 36875073 PMCID: PMC9982029 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1129298] [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: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
Abstract
As a prevalent epigenetic modification, the role of m6A has been increasingly highlighted in the alteration of numerous RNAs implicated with multiple biological processes, such as formation, export, translation, and degradation. With further the understanding of m6A, accumulating evidence shows that m6A modification similarly affects metabolic process of non-coding genes. But the specifical interplay of m6A and ncRNAs (non-coding RNAs) in gastrointestinal cancers still lacks complete discussion. Thus, we analyzed and summarized how ncRNAs affect the regulators of m6A and by what means the expression of ncRNAs is altered via m6A in gastrointestinal cancers. We focused on the effect of the interaction of m6A and ncRNAs on the molecular mechanisms of malignant behavior in gastrointestinal cancers, revealing more possibilities of ncRNAs for diagnosis and treatment in term of epigenetic modification.
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- Yating Xu
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Open and Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, Zhengzhou, China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Digestive Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Open and Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, Zhengzhou, China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Digestive Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Open and Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, Zhengzhou, China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Digestive Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation of Henan Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Open and Key Laboratory of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Digestive Organ Transplantation at Henan Universities, Zhengzhou, China.,Henan Key Laboratory of Digestive Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Meng Y, Cao J, Li Y, Duan S, Zhou Z, Li J, Ousmane D, Ou C, Wang J. Emerging role of ferroptosis-related circular RNA in tumor metastasis. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1168458. [PMID: 37168995 PMCID: PMC10164976 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1168458] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Tumor metastasis is an important factor that contributes to the poor prognosis of patients with tumors. Therefore, to solve this problem, research on the mechanism of metastasis is essential. Ferroptosis, a new mode of cell death, is characterized by membrane damage due to lipid peroxidation caused by iron overload. Many studies have shown that excessive ferroptosis can affect tumor metastasis and thus inhibit tumor progression. Recently, circular RNA (circRNA), a type of non-coding RNA, has been shown to be associated with the progression of ferroptosis, thus influencing tumor development. However, the specific mechanisms by which circRNAs affect the progression of ferroptosis and their roles in tumor metastasis are not known. In this review, we systematically discuss the role of circRNAs in regulating tumor ferroptosis and their mechanism of action through sponging miRNAS in various tumors, thereby impacting metastasis. This review helps elucidate the relationship and role of ferroptosis-related circRNAs in tumor metastasis and may provide future researchers with new ideas and directions for targeted therapies.
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- Yifei Meng
- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, Ultrapathology (Biomedical Electron Microscopy) Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, Ultrapathology (Biomedical Electron Microscopy) Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, Ultrapathology (Biomedical Electron Microscopy) Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, Ultrapathology (Biomedical Electron Microscopy) Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Junpu Wang, ; Chunlin Ou,
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Pathology, Ultrapathology (Biomedical Electron Microscopy) Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Junpu Wang, ; Chunlin Ou,
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