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Qi H, Han B, Che J. Circ_0099630 knockdown alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced injuries of human periodontal ligament cells through the inhibition of TLR4 by releasing miR-409-3p. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:922. [PMID: 38007427 PMCID: PMC10675886 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03622-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Periodontitis triggers tooth loss and affects the health of population worldwide. Emerging evidence hints that circular RNAs (circRNAs) are involved in various diseases, including periodontitis. This study aimed to investigate the role of circ_0099630 in the progression of periodontitis. METHODS Periodontitis cell model was constructed by treating human periodontal ligament cells (HPDLCs) with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Quantitative real-time PCR was used to analyze the expression of circ_0099630, microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p) and toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) mRNA. Western blot was used for detecting protein levels of TLR4, cleaved-caspase 3, Bcl-2, CyclinD1 and NF-κB signaling markers. For function analyses, cell proliferation was assessed by CCK-8 assay and EdU assay. The releases of pro-inflammation factors were monitored by ELISA kits. The potential relationship between miR-409-3p and circ_0099630 or TLR4 was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay, RIP assay and pull-down assay. RESULTS The expression of circ_0099630 and TLR4 was elevated in periodontitis patients and LPS-treated HPDLCs. LPS induced HPDLC proliferation inhibition, apoptosis and inflammatory responses, while circ_0099630 knockdown or TLR4 knockdown alleviated these injuries. Besides, TLR4 overexpression reversed the inhibitory effect of circ_0099630 knockdown on LPS-induced HPDLC injuries. Mechanism analysis showed that circ_0099630 positively regulated TLR4 expression by acting as miR-409-3p sponge. MiR-409-3p restoration largely ameliorated LPS-induced HPDLC injuries by depleting TLR4. Moreover, LPS activated the NF-κB signaling pathway, while circ_0099630 knockdown inhibited the activity of NF-κB signaling via the miR-409-3p/TLR4 axis. CONCLUSION Circ_0099630 knockdown relieved LPS-induced HPDLC injury by miR-409-3p/TLR4 axis, suggesting that circ_0099630 might be a potential target for periodontitis treatment.
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- Hongyan Qi
- Department of Stomatology, First Hospital Affiliated to Lanzhou University, No.1 Donggangxi Rd, Chengguan District, 730000, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, PR China.
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- Department of Health Science Center, Northwest Minzu University, 730000, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Lanzhou Stomatological Hospital, 730000, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Li L, Ai R, Yuan X, Dong S, Zhao D, Sun X, Miao T, Guan W, Guo P, Yu S, Nan Y. LINC00886 Facilitates Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumorigenesis by Sequestering microRNA-409-3p and microRNA-214-5p. J Hepatocell Carcinoma 2023; 10:863-881. [PMID: 37313303 PMCID: PMC10259583 DOI: 10.2147/jhc.s410891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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Purpose As the major subtype of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) suffers from high mortality and is prone to recurrence. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are well characterized to be pivotal players contributing to HCC pathogenesis and progression. Therefore, this study intended to probe the biological functions of LINC00886 in hepatocarcinogenesis. Patients and Methods Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was applied to analysis of LINC00886, microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p), microRNA-214-5p (miR-214-5p), RAB10 and E2F2 expression. Subcellular localization of LINC00886 was identified through a fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) kit and a subcellular assay. Additionally, proliferated cells were determined with EdU as well as cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assays. Scratch and Transwell assays were applied to detect migratory and invasive cells. Apoptotic cells were measured via TUNEL staining assay. Furthermore, targeted binding between LINC00886 and miR-409-3p or miR-214-5p was validated utilizing dual-luciferase reporter assays. RAB10, E2F2 and NF-κB signaling-associated protein levels were evaluated utilizing Western blot. Results LINC00886, RAB10 and E2F2 levels were aberrantly increased, with the abnormal expressed decline of miR-409-3p and miR-214-5p, in HCC tissues, cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Silencing LINC00886 attenuated the proliferative, migratory, invasive, and anti-apoptotic potential of HCC cells, while LINC00886 overexpression proceeded in the contrary direction. Mechanistically, miR-409-3p and miR-214-5p were validated as binding targets for LINC00886 and inverted the biological functions of LINC00886 during HCC progression. Furthermore, the LINC00886-miR-409-3p/miR-214-5p axis could regulate RAB10 and E2F2 expression via mediating NF-κB pathway activation in hepatocarcinogenesis. Conclusion Our findings indicated that LINC00886 facilitated HCC progression via absorbing miR-409-3p or miR-214-5p to upregulate RAB10 and E2F2 through activation of NF-κB pathway, offering a promising novel target for HCC therapy.
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- Lu Li
- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Organ Transplant Center, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, 300192, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Traditional and Western Medical Hepatology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University & Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Liver Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Diseases, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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Chang JH, Xu BW, Shen D, Zhao W, Wang Y, Liu JL, Meng GX, Li GZ, Zhang ZL. BRF2 is mediated by microRNA-409-3p and promotes invasion and metastasis of HCC through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:46. [PMID: 36927769 PMCID: PMC10018885 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-023-02893-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Its invasiveness and ability to metastasize contributes to an extremely high patient mortality. However, the molecular mechanisms that underlie the characteristics of HCC progression are not well understood. BRF2 has been shown to be an oncogene in a number of tumors; however, its role in HCC has not yet been thoroughly examined. In this study, we identified and validated BRF2 as an oncogene in HCC, providing a new insight into HCC pathogenesis and therapeutic possibilities. We showed that BRF2 expression was significantly upregulated in HCC cell lines and tissues, while BRF2 depletion suppressed HCC metastasis and invasion. We then examined the upstream regulation of BRF2 and identified miR-409-3p as being predicted to bind to the 3' UTR of BRF2. We used a luciferase activity assay and functional verification to show that BRF2 is downregulated by miR-409-3p. Finally, we used bioinformatic analysis to show that BRF2 may be related to early HCC development through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Jian-Hua Chang
- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.,Department of General Surgery, Gansu Province Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, GanSu Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No.107 Wenhua West Road, Lixia District, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
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Yang S, Zou C, Li Y, Yang X, Liu W, Zhang G, Lu N. Knockdown circTRIM28 enhances tamoxifen sensitivity via the miR-409-3p/HMGA2 axis in breast cancer. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:146. [PMID: 36180890 PMCID: PMC9524098 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-01011-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tamoxifen (TAM) is a frequently-used treatment for breast cancer (BC). But the TAM resistance seriously affects the patient therapeutic effect. Previous research indicated that circular RNAs (circRNAs) might participate in the regulatory processes of BC. Here, we discovered the parts of circular RNA tripartite motif-containing 28 (circTRIM28) in BC. METHODS CircTRIM28, microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p), and high mobility group AT-hook 2 (HMGA2) levels were perceived by qRT-PCR and western blot. Moreover, the biological functions of the cells were examined. Furthermore, dual-luciferase report was employed to reconnoiter the targeted relationship between miR-409-3p and circTRIM28 or HMGA2. RESULTS CircTRIM28 and HMGA2 were augmented, and the miR-409-3p was repressed in BC. Silencing circTRIM28 enhanced tamoxifen sensitivity and cell apoptosis, whereas hampered cell development in BC cells. In mechanism, circTRIM28 could sponge miR-409-3p to increase HMGA2. In addition, silencing circTRIM28 impeded tumor growth. CONCLUSION CircTRIM28 facilitated the BC via miR-409-3p/HMGA2.
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- Shiyong Yang
- Department of Oncology, Men No. 2 People's Hospital, N0. 39, Xiangshan Road, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, 448000, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Men No. 2 People's Hospital, N0. 39, Xiangshan Road, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, 448000, PR China.
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- Department of Oncology, Men No. 2 People's Hospital, N0. 39, Xiangshan Road, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, 448000, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Men No. 2 People's Hospital, N0. 39, Xiangshan Road, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, 448000, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Men No. 2 People's Hospital, N0. 39, Xiangshan Road, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, 448000, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Men No. 2 People's Hospital, N0. 39, Xiangshan Road, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, 448000, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Men No. 2 People's Hospital, N0. 39, Xiangshan Road, Jingmen City, Hubei Province, 448000, PR China
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Al-Hussaniy HA. The Effect of MicroRNA-409-3p for Treatment and Response to Tumor Proliferation of Lung Cancer Cell Lines (In Vitro). Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2022; 23:3151-3156. [PMID: 36172678 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.9.3151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Monitoring the result of miR 409 3p and its response to tumor proliferation and its mechanism of action on some types of lung cancer in vitro (A549 cell line). METHODS Two A549 cell line group negative control group with oligonucleotide cultured under conventional conditions and transfected with positive control nucleotides. Experiments Based on the control group, chemically synthesized miR 409 3p mimics were used in the positive group with liposome transfection to construct A549 cells with high miR-409-3p expression. RESULT miR4093p expression was estimated using the qPCR method in the two groups after 48 h. Later, the miR-409-3p expression in A549 cells obviously increased significantly with a positive attitude in the positive control group that was transfected by miR-409-3p (mimics) (P<0.20). As a result of this investigation, a significant increase in the percentage of total cell apoptosis was significantly increased in the positive group compared to the control group (22.68% ± 4.62%), (7.79%±1.94%) respectively, (P<0.05). However, in terms of the G1 phase, the rate is obviously low compared to the control group (40.22%±5.36%); (56.08%±5.21%) (P<0.05). endogenous ELF2 was considerably reduced after overexpression of the miR-409-3p mimic (P<0.05). CONCLUSION miR-409-3p may prevent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by affecting ELF2 transcription and other cellular regulators to regulate A549 cell division and induce apoptosis.
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- Hany A Al-Hussaniy
- Department of Pharmacy, Bilad Alrafidain University College, Diyala Junction, Baqubah, Diyala, Iraq.,Department of Pharmacology College of Medicine, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq
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Yang X, Li M, Zhao Y, Tan X, Su J, Zhong X. Hsa_circ_0079530/AQP4 Axis Is Related to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Development and Radiosensitivity. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 28:307-319. [PMID: 35896371 PMCID: PMC9585336 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.oa.21-00237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: Circular RNAs are associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) development and radiosensitivity. Nevertheless, the function and regulation mechanism of hsa_circ_0079530 (circ_0079530) in NSCLC development and radiosensitivity are largely unknown. Methods: The abundances of circ_0079530, microRNA (miR-409-3p), aquaporin 4 (AQP4), E-cadherin, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, vitronectin, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, and matrix metalloproteinase 9 were determined via quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction or western blotting. Cell proliferation, survival fraction, cycle process, migration, invasion, and in vivo growth were examined by cell counting kit-8, colony formation, flow cytometry, transwell, and xenograft analyses. The binding relationship was assessed via dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation assay. Results: Circ_0079530 expression was increased in NSCLC tissues and radioresistant samples. Circ_0079530 knockdown restrained cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and facilitated radiosensitivity. Circ_0079530 silence decreased tumor growth with or without radiation treatment. Circ_0079530 was verified as a miR-409-3p sponge, and miR-409-3p downregulation mitigated the effects of circ_0079530 interference on NSCLC cell malignancy and radiosensitivity. AQP4 was directly targeted by miR-409-3p. MiR-409-3p restrained cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and enhanced radiosensitivity by decreasing AQP4 expression. Notably, circ_0079530 silence decreased AQP4 expression by regulating miR-409-3p expression. Conclusion: Circ_0079530 silence repressed cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and facilitated radiosensitivity in NSCLC cells by mediating miR-409-3p/AQP4 axis.
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- Xianghui Yang
- Department of Oncology, Changsha Central Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Interventional Therapy Centre, Changsha Central Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oncology, Changsha Central Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oncology, Changsha Central Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oncology, Changsha Central Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oncology, People's Hospital of Ningxiang, Ningxiang, Changsha, China
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Filardi T, Catanzaro G, Grieco GE, Splendiani E, Trocchianesi S, Santangelo C, Brunelli R, Guarino E, Sebastiani G, Dotta F, Morano S, Ferretti E. Identification and Validation of miR-222-3p and miR-409-3p as Plasma Biomarkers in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Sharing Validated Target Genes Involved in Metabolic Homeostasis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23084276. [PMID: 35457094 PMCID: PMC9028517 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) causes both maternal and fetal adverse outcomes. The deregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) in GDM suggests their involvement in GDM pathogenesis and complications. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles (EVs) of endosomal origin, released via exocytosis into the extracellular compartment. Through EVs, miRNAs are delivered in distant target cells and are able to affect gene expression. In this study, miRNA expression was analyzed to find new miRNAs that could improve GDM classification and molecular characterization. MiRNA were profiled in total plasma and EVs in GDM patients and normal glucose tolerance (NGT) women. Samples were collected at third trimester of gestation from two diabetes centers. MiRNA expression was profiled in a discovery cohort using the multiplexed NanoString nCounter Human v3 miRNA. Validation analysis was performed in a second independent cohort using RT-qPCR. A set of miRNAs resulted to be differentially expressed (DE) in total plasma and EVs in GDM. Among them, total plasma miR-222-3p and miR-409-3p were validated in the independent cohort. MiR-222-3p levels correlated with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) (p < 0.001) and birth weight (p = 0.012), whereas miR-409-3p expression correlated with FPG (p < 0.001) and inversely with gestational age (p = 0.001). The major validated target genes of the deregulated miRNAs were consistently linked to type 2 diabetes and GDM pathophysiology. MiR-222-3p and miR-409-3p are two circulating biomarkers that could improve GDM classification power and act in the context of the molecular events leading to the metabolic alterations observed in GDM.
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- Tiziana Filardi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy; (T.F.); (S.M.); (E.F.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy; (T.F.); (S.M.); (E.F.)
- Correspondence:
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- Diabetes Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (G.E.G.); (G.S.); (F.D.)
- Fondazione Umberto di Mario, Toscana Life Sciences, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.S.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.S.); (S.T.)
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- Center for Gender-Specific Medicine, Gender Specific Prevention and Health Unit, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- UOC Diabetologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy;
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- Diabetes Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (G.E.G.); (G.S.); (F.D.)
- Fondazione Umberto di Mario, Toscana Life Sciences, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Diabetes Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (G.E.G.); (G.S.); (F.D.)
- Fondazione Umberto di Mario, Toscana Life Sciences, 53100 Siena, Italy
- UOC Diabetologia, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, 53100 Siena, Italy;
- Tuscany Centre for Precision Medicine (CReMeP), 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy; (T.F.); (S.M.); (E.F.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, “Sapienza” University, 00161 Rome, Italy; (T.F.); (S.M.); (E.F.)
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Ma Z, Chen Z, Zhou Y, Li Y, Li S, Wang H, Feng J. Hsa_circ_0000418 promotes the progression of glioma by regulating microRNA-409-3p / pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1 axis. Bioengineered 2022; 13:7541-7552. [PMID: 35264067 PMCID: PMC8974101 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2049027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Glioma is the commonest intracranial malignancy, and circRNAs are important regulatory factors which are implicated in the development of glioma. Nonetheless, the role of circRNAs in glioma is largely unknown. The research is performed to elaborate on the biological role of has_circ_0000418 (circ_0000418) in glioma progression and its potential molecular mechanism. The differentially expressed circRNAs in glioblastoma patient derived cells and neural progenitor cells were analyzed based on the microarray data of GSE146463. Additionally, qRT-PCR and Western blot experiments were conducted to measure the expression of circ_0000418, microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p) and pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1 (PDK1) in glioma tissues/cells. Cell growth and cell cycle distribution were monitored using CCK-8 assay, BrdU assay and flow cytometry. Bioinformatics prediction, dual-luciferase reporter gene experiment and RIP assay were conducted to verify the targeting relationship between circ_0000418 and miR-409-3p, miR-409-3p and PDK1 3ʹUTR. In this work, we observed that, circ_0000418 expression level was significantly up-regulated in glioma tissues and cell lines. Circ_0000418 overexpression facilitated glioma cell growth and accelerated cell cycle progression, while knockdown of circ_0000418 produced the opposite effects. Circ_0000418 specifically combined with miR-409-3p, and circ_0000418 negatively modulated the expression of miR-409-3p. PDK1 acted as a target gene of miR-409-3p, and PDK1 could be positively and indirectly modulated by circ_0000418 in glioma cells. In summary, circ_0000418 enhances glioma cell growth and accelerates cell cycle progression by regulating miR-409-3p/PDK1 axis.
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- Zhihui Ma
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, the First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County Hospital, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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- Supply Department, Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County Hospital, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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- Supply Department, Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County Hospital, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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- Operating Room, Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County Hospital, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, the First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
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Chen J, Wang R, Lu E, Song S, Zhu Y. LINC00630 as a miR-409-3p sponge promotes apoptosis and glycolysis of colon carcinoma cells via regulating HK2. Am J Transl Res 2022; 14:863-875. [PMID: 35273690 PMCID: PMC8902572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Long-chain non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) belong to the family of non-coding RNAs and contain more than 200 nucleotides. They are involved in the growth, apoptosis, and glycolysis of carcinoma cells. A newly discovered lncRNA, LINC00630, has been reported in colon carcinoma. In this study, we found that the expression of LINC00630 was remarkably upregulated in colon carcinoma tissues and cell lines compared with that in adjacent tissues and the NCM-460 cell lines. Knocking out LINC00630 resulted in inhibition of proliferation and glycolysis but increase in apoptosis. In addition, we confirmed the direct interaction between LINC00630 and miR-409-3p in colon carcinoma cells using bioinformatics methods and dual luciferase reporter gene assay. Finally, we demonstrated that LINC00630 could promote cell growth and glycolysis and inhibit apoptosis by functioning as a miR-409-3p sponge, and further regulate hexokinase 2 (HK2) in colon carcinoma cells. Our results confirmed that LINC00630 regulates proliferation, glycolysis, and apoptosis mainly through targeting the miR-409-3p/HK2 axis, which may explain the progression of colon carcinoma and provide a potential target for the treatment of colon carcinoma.
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- Jian Chen
- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao UniversityYantai 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Wuxi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical UniversityWuxi 214023, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Lung, Changzhou Third People’s HospitalChangzhou 213001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao 266000, Shandong, China
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- Cancer Center, Changzhou Second People’s Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityChangzhou 213003, Jiangsu, China
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Tan X, Hu J, Ming F, Lv L, Yan W, Peng X, Bai R, Xiao Q, Zhang H, Tang B, Wang C, Tan J. MicroRNA-409-3p Targeting at ATXN3 Reduces the Apoptosis of Dopamine Neurons Based on the Profile of miRNAs in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Early Parkinson's Disease. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 9:755254. [PMID: 35111747 PMCID: PMC8803123 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.755254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Precise recognition of early Parkinson’s disease (PD) has always been a challenging task requiring more feasible biomarkers to be integrated to improve diagnostic accuracy. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are believed to be potential and promising candidate biomarkers for PD. However, the role of altered miRNAs of CSF play in PD is unclear. Here, we recruited patients with early stages of PD and controls to analyze the expression of miRNA in CSF by the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Furthermore, we tested the levels of these miRNA in SH-SY5Y cells treated with MPP+ using real-time quantitative PCR. We found 21 miRNAs were upregulated in CSF of early PD patients and miR-409-3p, one of the identified 21 miRNAs, was further confirmed in SH-SY5Y cells treated with MPP+. Also, more cells survived in the overexpression of the miR-409-3p group when SH-SY5Y cells and mice were treated with MPP+ and MPTP, respectively. Mechanistically, we demonstrated the binding of miR-409-3p and 3’UTR of ATXN3 through a dual luciferase reporter gene assay. Moreover, miR-409-3p mimic reduced the aggregation of polyglutamine-expanded mutant of ATXN3 and apoptosis. Our results provide experimental evidence for miR-409-3p in CSF as a diagnostic marker of PD.
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- Xuling Tan
- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Medical Genetics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics, School of Life Science, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Huaihua City, HuaiHua, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Medical Genetics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics, School of Life Science, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Yu L, Xie J, Liu X, Yu Y, Wang S. Plasma Exosomal CircNEK9 Accelerates the Progression of Gastric Cancer via miR-409-3p/MAP7 Axis. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:4274-4289. [PMID: 33449227 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06816-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exosome-mediated transfer of circular RNAs (circRNAs) is related to gastric cancer (GC) development. CircRNA NIMA-related kinase 9 (circNEK9; hsa_circ_0032683) was reported to be up-regulated in GC. AIMS The biological role of circNEK9 and its underlying mechanisms in GC progression were explored. METHODS The levels of RNAs and proteins were determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot assay. Cell proliferation was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, colony formation assay, and flow cytometry. Wound healing assay and transwell assays were conducted to analyze cell motility. Intermolecular interaction was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA pull-down assay. Animal experiments were used to evaluate the role of circNEK9 in the growth of xenograft tumors in vivo. RESULTS CircNEK9 was up-regulated in GC tissues and cell lines. CircNEK9 interference suppressed the proliferation and motility of GC cells. CircNEK9 silencing enhanced microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p) level through direct interaction. CircNEK9 silencing-mediated influences on the proliferation and metastasis of GC cells were partly overturned by the interference of miR-409-3p. MiR-409-3p directly interacted with microtubule-associated protein 7 (MAP7) messenger RNA (mRNA). MiR-409-3p-induced effects in GC cells were largely counteracted by the overexpression of MAP7. CircNEK9 silencing blocked GC tumor growth in vivo. Exosome-mediated transfer of circNEK9 promoted the motility of recipient GC cells. CONCLUSIONS CircNEK9 accelerated the proliferation, migration, and invasion of GC cells through targeting miR-409-3p/MAP7 axis. Plasma exosomal circNEK9 promoted the migration and invasion of recipient GC cells.
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- Li Yu
- Department of Health Medicine, Second Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Health Medicine, Second Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Medicine, Second Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Health Medicine, Second Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.28, Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Wu T, Tang C, Fan J, Tao J. Administration of rTMS Alleviates Stroke-Induced Cognitive Deficits by Modulating miR-409-3p/CTRP3/AMPK/Sirt1 Axis. J Mol Neurosci 2021; 72:507-515. [PMID: 34655390 DOI: 10.1007/s12031-021-01924-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cognitive deficit is a typical complication induced by stroke injuries. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a technique that can both attenuate neuropsychiatric disorders and influence miR levels. We attempted to assess effects of rTMS on post-stroke cognitive deficit (PSCD) by focusing on the activity of miR-409-3p/CTRP3/AMPK/Sirt1 axis. PSCD was induced in rats using middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) method and handled with rTMS. MiRs responding to rTMS administration were determined using microarray method. Changes in cognitive function, brain histological feature, neuron apoptosis, and activity of miR-409-3p/CTR3/AMPK/Sirt1 axis were detected. The interaction between of miR-409-3p and rTMS was verified by inducing its level in MCAO rats. rTMS influenced levels of miRs in MCAO rats, with 104 miRs being upregulated and 249 s miR being downregulated, contributing to the function changes in multiple biological processes. Moreover, the technique improved brain function and structure in model rats. At the molecular level, rTMS inhibited miR-409-3p and activated CTRP3/AMPK/Sirt1 pathway. After the induction of miR-409-3p, effects of rTMS were counteracted, which were represented by the impaired cognitive function and neuron viability in model rats. Collectively, rTMS could protect against stroke-induced cognitive deficits, which depended on the inhibition of miR-409-3p level.
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- Tianya Wu
- Department of Neurology, Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, No. 9, Jianmin Road, Zhuji, 311800, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Songzi People's Hospital of Hubei Province, No. 282, Hebingyan Road, Songzi, 434200, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qingdao West Coast New Area Central Hospital, No. 9, Huangpujiang Road, Qingdao, 434200, China
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- Shanxian Haijia Hospital Co. Ltd, Hoxi Road, Heze, Shandong, 274300, China.
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Ye Q, Chen Z. MicroRNA-409-3p regulates macrophage migration in polymyositis through targeting CXCR4. Autoimmunity 2021; 54:353-361. [PMID: 34142881 DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2021.1937610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Macrophage migration and infiltration contribute to the pathogenesis of polymyositis (PM). This study aims to investigate the effect and underlying mechanism of miR-409-3p on macrophage migration in PM. METHODS The GSE143845 database was used to predict the altered expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) in PM. The quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), western blot and Transwell assay were performed to detect migration of macrophages and expressions of related molecules. A luciferase activity assay was conducted to confirm the binding of miR-409-3p and CXCR4 3'-UTR. Next, a mouse model of experimental autoimmune myositis (EAM) was established. Haematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to measure associated factors. RESULTS MiR-409-3p was downregulated in PM of GSE143845 database and patients. Differently, the serum creatine kinase (s-CK), TNF-α, and IL-6 in patients with PM were increased. Furthermore, miR-409-3p mimic transfection reduced the migration of macrophages and CXCR4 levels, while miR-409-3p inhibitor exerted the opposite effects. CXCR4 was a target of miR-409-3p, and the effect of CXCR4 on promoting macrophage migration was reversed by miR-409-3p mimic. In vivo, miR-409-3p agomir injection reduced inflammatory cells, macrophages, and TNFα and IL-6 levels in muscles and serum of EAM mouse models. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, miR-409-3p reduces the migration of macrophages through negatively regulating CXCR4 expression in PM.
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- Qin Ye
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Ningbo HwaMei Hospital, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Ningbo HwaMei Hospital, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, P. R. China
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Sun R, Xue W, Zhao J. Hsa_circ_0054633 mediates apoptosis and insulin secretion in human pancreatic β cells through miR-409-3p/caspase-8 axis. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 176:108837. [PMID: 33901624 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.108837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND CircRNAs are reported to be aberrantly expressed and perform biological functions in diverse processes. This study aimed to investigate the potential involvement of hsa_circ_0054633 in high glucose (HG)‑induced diabetic model and its potential mechanism. METHODS The expression of hsa_circ_0054633, miR-409-3p and caspase-8 was detected by real-time PCR and western blotting. Cell viability, apoptosis and the protein levels of apoptosis-related factors were revealed by CCK-8 colorimetry, flow cytometry and western blotting, respectively. Insulin secretion was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the measurement of insulin-related transcription factors. The target association between miR-409-3p and hsa_circ_0054633 or caspase-8 was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assays and biotin-based pulldown assay. RESULTS Hsa_circ_0054633 was highly expressed and the expression of miR-409-3p was downregulated in serum of DM patients and HG-treated human pancreatic β cell line NES2Y. Further investigation indicated that hsa_circ_0054633 suppression promoted cell proliferation, inhibited apoptosis and facilitated insulin secretion in HG-treated NES2Y cells. Mechanical analysis revealed that hsa_circ_0054633 regulated caspase-8 expression via sponging miR-409-3p. Rescue experiments demonstrated that miR-409-3p knockdown or caspase-8 overexpression reversed the effects of hsa_circ_0054633 in HG-stimulated NES2Y cells. CONCLUSION Inhibition of hsa_circ_0054633 protected against HG-induced NES2Y cell apoptosis and impairment of insulin secretion by regulating miR-409-3p/caspase-8 axis.
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- Rui Sun
- Department of Endocrinology, The People's Hospital of Jiaozuo City, Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiaozuo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaozuo 454000, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, The People's Hospital of Jiaozuo City, Jiaozuo 454000, China
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Ding X, Wang X, Han L, Zhao Z, Jia S, Tuo Y. CircRNA DOCK1 Regulates miR-409-3p/MCL1 Axis to Modulate Proliferation and Apoptosis of Human Brain Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:655628. [PMID: 34109173 PMCID: PMC8181129 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.655628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Intracranial aneurysm is an abnormal expansion in the intracranial arteries, which is associated with growth and apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have implicated in the progression of intracranial aneurysms. The purpose of this paper is to study the function and mechanism of circRNA dedicator of cytokinesis 1 (circ_DOCK1) in regulating proliferation and apoptosis of human brain vascular smooth muscle cells (HBVSMCs). Methods HBVSMCs were exposed to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and flow cytometry, respectively. Circ_DOCK1, microRNA (miR)-409-3p, and myeloid cell leukemia sequence 1 (MCL1) levels were examined by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction or western blotting. The target association was assessed by dual-luciferase reporter, RNA pull-down, and RNA immunoprecipitation assays. Results Exposure to H2O2 decreased proliferation and increased apoptosis of HBVSMCs. Circ_DOCK1 expression was reduced in H2O2-treated HBVSMCs. Circ_DOCK1 overexpression rescued H2O2-caused reduction of proliferation and PCNA expression and attenuated H2O2-induced apoptosis and expression of Bcl-2, Bax, and cleaved PARP. MiR-409-3p was targeted by circ_DOCK1 and upregulated in H2O2-treated HBVSMCs. MiR-409-3p upregulation mitigated the role of circ_DOCK1 in proliferation and apoptosis of H2O2-treated HBVSMCs. MCL1 was targeted via miR-409-3p and downregulated via H2O2 treatment. Circ_DOCK1 overexpression enhanced MCL1 expression via modulating miR-409-3p. MiR-409-3p knockdown weakened H2O2-induced proliferation reduction and apoptosis promotion via regulating MCL1. Conclusion Circ_DOCK1 overexpression mitigated H2O2-caused proliferation inhibition and apoptosis promotion in HBVSMCs by modulating miR-409-3p/MCL1 axis.
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- Xinmin Ding
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Zhou B, Li T, Xie R, Zhou J, Liu J, Luo Y, Zhang X. CircFAT1 facilitates cervical cancer malignant progression by regulating ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK pathway through miR-409-3p/CDK8 axis. Drug Dev Res 2021; 82:1131-1143. [PMID: 33818788 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Circular RNA FAT atypical cadherin 1 (circFAT1) has been reported to play vital roles in the progression of some cancers. However, the regulatory role and underlying mechanisms of circFAT1 in cervical cancer (CC) remain largely unknown. The expression of circFAT1, microRNA (miR)-409-3p and cyclin-dependent kinase 8 (CDK8) was detected using qRT-PCR and Western blot assays. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion in vitro were investigated using cell counting kit-8, colony formation, flow cytometry, and transwell assays, respectively. Western blot assay was used to determine the activation of ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK pathway. The interaction miR-409-3p and circFAT1 or CDK8 was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter, pull-down or RIP assays. The effects of circFAT1 in vivo were determined using xenograft models. CircFAT1 was highly expressed in CC, and closely associated with poor prognosis. CircFAT1 knockdown resulted in the suppression of proliferation, migration and invasion, and promotion of apoptosis in CC cells via the inactivation of ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK pathway; also, circFAT1 silencing could inactivate this pathway and repressed CC tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistic analysis showed that circFAT1 directly sponged miR-409-3p and then relieved the repressive effect of miR-409-3p on its target CDK8. Furthermore, miR-409-3p inhibition reversed the effects of circFAT1 silencing on CC cells. Whereas, miR-409-3p overexpression impeded CC cell growth and motility, which was attenuated by CDK8. CircFAT1 promoted CC progression via activating ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK pathway through the miR-409-3p/CDK8 axis, suggesting a promising prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for CC.
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- Bing Zhou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shaoyang Central Hospital, Shaoyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Hu L, Si L, Dai X, Dong H, Ma Z, Sun Z, Li N, Sha H, Chen Y, Qian Y, Zhang Z. Exosomal miR-409-3p secreted from activated mast cells promotes microglial migration, activation and neuroinflammation by targeting Nr4a2 to activate the NF-κB pathway. J Neuroinflammation 2021; 18:68. [PMID: 33750404 PMCID: PMC7945321 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-021-02110-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Objective Neuroinflammation plays a critical role in central nervous system diseases. Exosomal miRNAs released from various cells are implicated in cell-to-cell communication. Prior studies have placed substantial emphasis on the role of cytokines in mast cell-microglia interactions during neuroinflammation. However, it has never been clearly determined whether exosomal miRNAs participate in the interaction between mast cells and microglia and thus mediate neuroinflammation. Methods The characteristics of exosomes isolated from cell culture supernatants were confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nanoparticle-tracking analysis (NTA) and Western blot. The transfer of PKH67-labelled exosomes and Cy3-labelled miR-409-3p was observed by fluorescence microscopy. Migration and activation of murine BV-2 microglial cells were evaluated through Transwell assays and immunofluorescence staining for Iba1 and CD68. CD86, IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α were assessed via qRT-PCR and ELISA. MiR-409-3p was detected by qRT-PCR. Nr4a2 and NF-κB levels were measured by western blot. Regulatory effects were identified by luciferase reporter assays. Results Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine P815 mast cells secreted exosomes that were efficiently taken up by murine BV-2 cells, which promoted murine BV-2 cell migration and activation. LPS-P815 exosomes increased the CD86, IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α levels in murine BV-2 microglia. Furthermore, activated mast cells delivered exosomal miR-409-3p to murine BV-2 microglia. Upregulated miR-409-3p promoted murine BV-2 microglial migration, activation and neuroinflammation by targeting Nr4a2 to activate the NF-κB pathway. Conclusion Exosomal miR-409-3p secreted from activated mast cells promotes microglial migration, activation and neuroinflammation by targeting Nr4a2 to activate the NF-κB pathway, which provides evidence that not only cytokines but also exosomal miRNAs participate in neuroinflammation. In the future, targeting exosomal miRNAs may provide new insights into neuroinflammation.
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- Liuqing Hu
- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210004, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Chen N, Yang H, Song L, Li H, Liu Y, Wu D. MicroRNA-409-3p promotes osteoblastic differentiation via activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by targeting SCAI. Biosci Rep 2021; 41:BSR20201902. [PMID: 33274736 DOI: 10.1042/BSR20201902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Osteogenic differentiation is an important process of new bone formation, microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p) has been reported to be up-regulated in the osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The present study aimed to investigate the regulatory effect of miR-409-3p on osteogenic differentiation of MSCs and its molecular mechanism. The expression of miR-409-3p in osteoblast (human skull osteoblast, HCO) and bone marrow-derived MSCs (MSC-A, MSC-B, MSC-U) were detected by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The binding of miR-409-3p to suppressor of cancer cell invasion (SCAI) in MSC-B was investigated by performing a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. MSC-B was selected to transfect with miR-409-3p analog/complementary sequence (cs), miR-409-3p analog + SCAI and miR-409-3p cs + small interfering (si)-SCAI, as well as control, respectively. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, Alizarin Red staining, and the expression of osteogenic markers (ALP, osteocalcin (OCN), osteopontin (OPN), runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2)) in MSC-B during osteoblastic differentiation were tested by RT-qPCR and Western blotting, respectively. Additionally, the Wnt/β-catenin pathway was inhibited by dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK-1) to get the roles of miR-409-3p during the osteoblastic differentiation of MSC-B when transfected with miR-409-3p analog. The expression of miR-409-3p in HCO was higher than that in these three MSCs and showed an increasing time-dependent trend on the 0 and 21st day of osteoblastic differentiation. MiR-409-3p directly regulated SCAI by targeting SCAI 3′UTR. Further, miR-409-3p suppressed SCAI expression, but SCAI up-regulation suppressed the osteoblastic differentiation, as well as reduced the relative mRNA/protein expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related genes (Axis inhibition protein 1 (AXIN1), β-catenin, Lymphoid Enhancer Binding Factor 1, Cellular-myelocytomatosis (c-myc) and cyclin D1). Importantly, disruption of Wnt signaling also blocked miR-409-3p induced osteoblastic differentiation of MSCs. Therefore, miR-409-3p promotes osteoblastic differentiation through the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by down-regulating SCAI expression.
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Song XD, Li SX, Zhu M. Plasma miR-409-3p promotes acute cerebral infarction via suppressing CTRP3. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2020; 37:324-333. [PMID: 33336518 DOI: 10.1002/kjm2.12327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Abnormal expression of miR-409-3p has been found in several neurodevelopmental disorders, but whether it is dysregulated in the patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI) has not been evaluated. The current study mainly focused on the clinical significance and the underlying mechanism of plasma miR-409-3p in the progression of ACI. The level of plasma miR-409-3p was determined in ACI patients (n = 80) and healthy controls (n = 30). Pearson correlation assay was performed to evaluate the association and cardiovascular risk factors. A receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of plasma miR-409-3p levels in patients with ACI. Dual luciferase reporter assay and western blot were performed to determine the possible target gene of miR-409-3p. Our data showed that the expression of plasma miR-409-3p in the ACI group was higher than that in the healthy controls. Furthermore, Pearson correlation analysis indicated a positive correlation between plasma miR-409-3p and the NIHSS score. ROC analysis indicated that plasma miR-409-3p could differentiate plasma miR-409-3p in ACI patients from healthy controls. Then, we explored the possible target genes of miR-409-3p. Interestingly, C1q and TNF-related 3 (CTRP3), a novel adipose tissue-derived secreted factor, was found to be a target gene of miR-409-3p. We found that knockdown of CTRP3 significantly induced PC12 cell apoptosis, even in PC12 cells transfected with miR-409-3p inhibitor. These data suggested that miR-409-3p induced PC12 cell apoptosis by targeting CTRP3. Altogether, elevated plasma miR-409-3p is correlated with disease severity and may be efficient for the early diagnosis of ACI.
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- Xian-Dong Song
- Department of orthopedics, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang Province, China
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Li Y, Chen L, Zhang B, Ohno Y, Hu H. miR-409-3p inhibits the proliferation and migration of human ovarian cancer cells by targeting Rab10. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2020; 66:197-201. [PMID: 33287942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of gynecological cancer-related mortality. It has been reported that miR-409-3p is involved in the proliferation and migration of cancer cells. However, the role of miR-409-3p in ovarian cancer has not been well studied. The present study aimed to investigate the functional role of miR-409-3p in the pathogenesis of ovarian cancer, and its potential mechanism. It was found that the expression levels of miR-409-3p in 6 ovarian cancer tissues were upregulated. Through proliferation, migration and colony formation assays, it was revealed that overexpression of miR-409-3p inhibited the proliferation and migration of ovarian cancer cells. It was predicted from bioinformatics assays that the complementary binding sites were within miR-409-3p and Rab10. It was also demonstrated that the downregulation of the expression of Rab10 reversed the miR-409-3p downregulation-induced abnormal proliferation of ovarian cancer cells. These results suggest that miR-409-3p expression can be used as a predictive marker for the prognosis of ovarian cancer. Thus, the miR-409-3p/Rab10 axis may be a novel therapeutic target for ovarian cancer.
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- Yanyi Li
- Department of Health Science, Graduate School of Medical, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, P.R. China
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- Department of Health Science, Graduate School of Medical, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Shanghai 201399, P.R. China
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Long Z, Gong F, Li Y, Fan Z, Li J. Circ_0000285 regulates proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis of osteosarcoma by miR-409-3p/IGFBP3 axis. Cancer Cell Int 2020; 20:481. [PMID: 33041662 PMCID: PMC7539413 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-020-01557-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are important regulators in the pathogenesis of diseases and affects the occurrence and development of diseases. However, the role of circRNAs in osteosarcoma (OS) has not been fully elucidated. Methods The expression of circ_0000285, miR-409-3p and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP3) was detected using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The protein level of IGFBP3 was measured using western blot. CCK-8 and colony formation assays were used to determine cell proliferation. Flow cytometry was applied to measure cell cycle and cell apoptosis. Transwell assay was used to assess cell invasion and migration. Dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA Binding Protein Immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were performed to determine the relationship among circ_0000285, miR-409-3p and IGFBP3. The animal experiments were performed to determine the function of circ_0000285 in vivo. Results In this study, we found that the expression of circ_0000285 was significantly increased in OS tissues and cells and was enriched in the cytoplasm. Knockdown of circ_0000285 inhibited OS growth in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, miR-409-3p was a target miRNA of circ_0000285 and miR-409-3p targets to IGFBP3 in OS. Besides, circ_0000285 could promote proliferation, migration, invasion and inhibit apoptosis of osteosarcoma by miR-409-3p/IGFBP3 axis. Conclusion In this study, circ_0000285 regulated proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis of OS cells by miR-409-3p/IGFBP3 axis, implying that circ_0000285 was a potential target for OS therapy.
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- Zhisheng Long
- Department of Orthopaedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, No.92, AiGuo Road, Nanchang City, 330006 Jiangxi Province China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, No.92, AiGuo Road, Nanchang City, 330006 Jiangxi Province China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, No.92, AiGuo Road, Nanchang City, 330006 Jiangxi Province China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, No.92, AiGuo Road, Nanchang City, 330006 Jiangxi Province China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, No.92, AiGuo Road, Nanchang City, 330006 Jiangxi Province China
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Yin D, Hua L, Wang J, Liu Y, Li X. Long Non-Coding RNA DUXAP8 Facilitates Cell Viability, Migration, and Glycolysis in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer via Regulating HK2 and LDHA by Inhibition of miR-409-3p. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:7111-7123. [PMID: 32801745 PMCID: PMC7383025 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s243542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Purpose Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were confirmed to play important roles in human cancers. In this study, we explored the functional role of lncRNA double homeobox A pseudogene 8 (DUXAP8) in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) was used to detect DUXAP8 and microRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p) expression. CCK-8, cell colony formation assay, and Transwell migration assay were performed to measure cell growth and migration, respectively. The expression of the relative proteins was detected by Western blot. Cell glycolysis was determined by glucose uptake, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentration, lactate generation, extracellular acidification rate and oxygen consumption rate assays. Bioinformatics analysis and dual-luciferase reporter assay were used to measure the interaction among DUXAP8, miR-409-3p, hexokinase 2 (HK2) and lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA). In vivo, subcutaneous tumor formation assay was performed in the nude mice. Results DUXAP8 was highly expressed in NSCLC, while miR-409-3p was downregulated. High expression of DUXAP8 was positively related to the grade division and negatively associated with the 5-year survival rate of NSCLC patients. Downregulated DUXAP8 significantly suppressed cell growth, metastasis and glycolysis. Besides, DUXAP8 sponged miR-409-3p to promote HK2 and LDHA expression. DUXAP8 promoted cell viability, migration and glycolysis by regulating miR-409-3p/HK2/LDHA axis. Moreover, DUXAP8 downregulation markedly inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Conclusion Our findings demonstrated that DUXAP8 served as an oncogene in the progression of NSCLC.
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- Dianhe Yin
- Department of General Practice, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475000, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Practice, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475000, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Practice, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475000, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Practice, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475000, Henan, People's Republic of China
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Cui X, Chen J, Zheng Y, Shen H. Circ_0000745 Promotes the Progression of Cervical Cancer by Regulating miR-409-3p/ATF1 Axis. Cancer Biother Radiopharm 2020; 37:766-778. [PMID: 32644859 DOI: 10.1089/cbr.2019.3392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is a common gynecological malignancy with a high risk of recurrence and death. Circular RNAs play a crucial role in the occurrence and development of tumors. This study aimed to investigate the function and mechanism of circ_0000745 in CC. Methods: The levels of circ_0000745, miR-409-3p, and activating transcription factor 1 (ATF1) were determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction or western blot assay. Cell proliferation was assessed by colony formation assay. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated by transwell assay. Glycolysis was analyzed by measuring extracellular acidification rate, glucose uptake, and lactate production. Also, the protein levels of glucose transporter 1 and lactate dehydrogenase A were detected using western blot. The relationship among circ_0000745, miR-409-3p, and ATF1 were confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Moreover, xenograft assay was performed to analyze tumor growth in vivo. Results: Circ_0000745 and ATF1 were upregulated, whereas miR-409-3p was downregulated in CC tissues and cells. Knockdown of circ_0000745 repressed proliferation, migration, invasion, and glycolysis of CC cells. Circ_0000745 regulated CC progression by targeting miR-409-3p. Circ_0000745 modulated ATF1 expression through sponging miR-409-3p. MiR-409-3p hindered CC progression by targeting ATF1. Furthermore, depletion of circ_0000745 impeded tumor growth in vivo. Conclusion: Circ_0000745 promoted the progression of CC through modulating miR-409-3p/ATF1 axis, indicating a promising biomarker for CC therapy.
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- Xia Cui
- Department of Gynecology, Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, China
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Wang Y, Zhang J, Chen X, Gao L. Circ_0001023 Promotes Proliferation and Metastasis of Gastric Cancer Cells Through miR-409-3p/PHF10 Axis. Onco Targets Ther 2020; 13:4533-4544. [PMID: 32547084 PMCID: PMC7250310 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s244358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been well documented to regulate the gene expression via sponging microRNA (miRNA) in diverse neoplasms including gastric cancer (GC). Methods In the present study, the expressions of circ_0001023, miR-409-3p, and plant homeodomain finger 10 (PHF10) in GC tissues were detected by qRT-PCR. Chi-square test was performed to analyze the associations between circ_0001023 and pathological parameters. Cell Counting Kit-8 assay, colony formation assay, flow cytometry, and transwell assay were adopted to detect the role of circ_0001023/miR-409-3p axis in the proliferation, apoptosis, and migration of GC cells, respectively. The targeting relationship between circ_0001023 and miR-409-3p was investigated by dual-luciferase gene reporter gene assay. Additionally, subcutaneous xenotransplanted tumor model in nude mice was established to detect the function of circ_0001023 on GC growth in vivo. Results Compared with adjacent tissues, the expression of circ_0001023 was significantly upregulated and correlated with lymph node invasion and higher T stage of GC patients. It has also been proved that circ_0001023 could target miR-409-3p. Silencing circ_0001023 can impede the proliferation of GC cells and promote apoptosis, while miR-409-3p inhibitors can partially reverse the biological behavior of GC cells mentioned above. Moreover, the expression of circ_0001023 was reversely associated with miR-409-3p expression but positively correlated with PHF10, a downstream oncogene of miR-409-3p. Conclusion Collectively, it is concluded that circ_0001023 promotes the progression of GC via regulating miR-409-3p/PHF10 axis.
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- Yongxiang Wang
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Oncology, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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Liu S, Li B, Xu J, Hu S, Zhan N, Wang H, Gao C, Li J, Xu X. SOD1 Promotes Cell Proliferation and Metastasis in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer via an miR-409-3p/SOD1/SETDB1 Epigenetic Regulatory Feedforward Loop. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:213. [PMID: 32391354 PMCID: PMC7190798 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.00213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Superoxide dismutase 1(SOD1) is a major antioxidant with oncogenic effects in many human cancers. Although SOD1 is overexpressed in various cancers, the clinical significance and functions of SOD1 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly the epigenetic regulation of SOD1 in NSCLC carcinogenesis and progression have been less well investigated. In this study, we found that SOD1 expression was upregulated in NSCLC cell lines and tissues. Further, elevated SOD1 expression could promote NSCLC cell proliferation, invasion and migration. While inhibition of SOD1 expression induced NSCLC G1-phase cell cycle arrest and promoted apoptosis. In addition, miR-409-3p could repress SOD1 expression and significantly counteract its oncogenic activities. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that SET domain bifurcated histone lysine methyltransferase1 (SETDB1) was involved in the epigenetic regulation of miR-409-3p and SOD1 expression and functions in NSCLC cells. Identification of this miR-409-3p/SOD1/SETDB1 epigenetic regulatory feedforward loop may provide new insights into further understanding of NSCLC tumorigenesis and progression. Additionally, our results incicate that SOD1 may be a potential new therapeutic target for NSCLC treatment.
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- Shilong Liu
- Department of Thoracic Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Wang Y, He Y, Bai H, Dang Y, Gao J, Lv P. Phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1-associated glycolysis is regulated by miR-409-3p in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. J Cell Biochem 2018; 120:126-134. [PMID: 30218446 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most popular kidney cancer in adults. Metabolic shift toward aerobic glycolysis is a fundamental factor for ccRCC therapy. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are thought to be important regulators in ccRCC development and progression. Phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1 (PDK1) is required for metabolic activation; however, the role of PDK1-induced glycolytic metabolism regulated by miRNAs is unclear in ccRCC. So, the purpose of the current study is to elucidate the underlying mechanism in ccRCC cell metabolism mediated by PDK1. Our results revealed that miR-409-3p inhibited glycolysis by regulating PDK1 expression in ccRCC cells. We also found that miR-409-3p was regulated by hypoxia. Our results indicated that PDK1 facilitated ccRCC cell glycolysis, regulated by miR-409-3p in hypoxia.
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- Yongjun Wang
- Cardiovascular Department, Hebei Chest Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hebei Chest Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Imaging, Hebei Chest Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Cardiovascular Department, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Cardiovascular Department, Hebei Chest Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hebei Chest Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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Chen H, Dai J. miR-409-3p suppresses the proliferation, invasion and migration of tongue squamous cell carcinoma via targeting RDX. Oncol Lett 2018; 16:543-551. [PMID: 29928443 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.8687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study is to investigate the role of microRNA (miRNA/miR)-409-3p in the proliferation, invasion and migration of tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) cells via targeting radixin (RDX) gene. The expression of miR-409-3p was detected by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) in TSCC tissue and cell lines. The binding of miR-409-3p to RDX was investigated by performing a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. Tca8113 cells were selected to transfect with miR-409-3p mimic/inhibitor, small interfering (si)-RDX, and miR-409-3p inhibitor + si-RDX, as well as negative control (NC) respectively. The proliferative, migratory and invasive abilities of transfected Tca8113 cells were investigated by cell-counting-kit-8, wound-healing and Transwell assays, respectively. Additionally, a tumor xenograft model was constructed to examine the effects of miR-409-3p on the tumor growth and lymphatic metastasis in nude mice. A significant downregulation was detected in miR-409-3p expression in TSCC tissues and cells (all P<0.05) compared with normal tongue mucosa tissues and cell line, which was associated with lymph node metastasis and tumor-node metastasis staging (both P<0.05). The results from the dual-luciferase reporter gene assay indicated that RDX is a potential target gene of miR-409-3p. Compared with the blank group, a marked reduction in RDX expression, cell proliferation, migration and invasion was detected in the miR-409-3p mimic group and si-RDX group (all P<0.05). Conversely, the reverse was observed in cells that were transfected with the miR-409-3p inhibitor. Furthermore, si-RDX is able to reverse the effect of miR-409-3p inhibitor on cell proliferation, invasion and migration (all P<0.05). The results form the tumor xenograft model of nude mice verified that miR-409-3p mimic is able to inhibit the growth of Tca8113 tumor cells and lymph node metastasis in nude mice. miR-409-3p may delay the proliferation of TSCC cells by inhibiting of RDX so as to decrease its migratory and invasive abilities. Therefore, miR-409-3p may be a potential target for the clinical treatment of TSCC.
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- Hujie Chen
- Department of Stomatology, Jingzhou Central Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434000, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Jingzhou Central Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434000, P.R. China
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Khalil S, Fabbri E, Santangelo A, Bezzerri V, Cantù C, Di Gennaro G, Finotti A, Ghimenton C, Eccher A, Dechecchi M, Scarpa A, Hirshman B, Chen C, Ferracin M, Negrini M, Gambari R, Cabrini G. miRNA array screening reveals cooperative MGMT-regulation between miR-181d-5p and miR-409-3p in glioblastoma. Oncotarget 2018; 7:28195-206. [PMID: 27057640 PMCID: PMC5053720 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.8618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The levels of expression of O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) are relevant in predicting the response to the alkylating chemotherapy in patients affected by glioblastoma. MGMT promoter methylation and the published MGMT regulating microRNAs (miRNAs) do not completely explain the expression pattern of MGMT in clinical glioblastoma specimens. Here we used a genome-wide microarray-based approach to identify MGMT regulating miRNAs. Our screen unveiled three novel MGMT regulating miRNAs, miR-127-3p, miR-409-3p, and miR-124-3p, in addition to the previously identified miR-181d-5p. Transfection of these three novel miRNAs into the T98G glioblastoma cell line suppressed MGMT mRNA and protein expression. However, their MGMT- suppressive effects are 30–50% relative that seen with miR-181d-5p transfection. In silico analyses of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) revealed that miR-181d-5p is the only miRNA that consistently exhibited inverse correlation with MGMT mRNA expression. However, statistical models incorporating both miR-181d-5p and miR-409-3p expression better predict MGMT expression relative to models involving either miRNA alone. Our results confirmed miR-181d-5p as the key MGMT-regulating miRNA. Other MGMT regulating miRNAs, including the miR-409-3p identified in this report, modify the effect of miR-181d-5p on MGMT expression. MGMT expression is, thus, regulated by cooperative interaction between key MGMT-regulating miRNAs.
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- Susanna Khalil
- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Section of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Section of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Section of Pathology and Histology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Pathology and Histology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy.,Section of Pathology and Histology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy.,Applied Research on Cancer Network (ARC-NET), University and Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Center for Theoretical and Applied Neuro-oncology, Moores Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Center for Theoretical and Applied Neuro-oncology, Moores Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine and Laboratory for Technologies of Advanced Therapies (LTTA), University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Morphology, Surgery and Experimental Medicine and Laboratory for Technologies of Advanced Therapies (LTTA), University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Section of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Laboratory of Molecular Pathology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy.,Section of Pathology and Histology, University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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Ma Z, Li Y, Xu J, Ren Q, Yao J, Tian X. MicroRNA-409-3p regulates cell invasion and metastasis by targeting ZEB1 in breast cancer. IUBMB Life 2016; 68:394-402. [PMID: 27079864 DOI: 10.1002/iub.1494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
MicroRNA-409-3p (miR-409-3p) is an miRNA expressed by embryonic stem cells, and our previous study demonstrated depressed miR-409-3p expression in human breast cancer (BC) cell lines; however, its role and function in BC metastasis are still unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the expression levels of miR-409-3p in human BC and its role in the metastasis of BC. We analyzed the status of miR-409-3p expression in BC tissues by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its relationship to the clinicopathologic features of patients with BC. To study the role of miR-409-3p in BC metastasis, the invasion ability of BC cells was detected by transwell invasion assays and wound healing assays. WST-1 assays and colony formation assays were used to investigate cell proliferation. Luciferase reporter assays were used to verify that miR-409-3p targeted zinc-finger E-box-binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1). Western blot analyses and transwell assays were carried out to assess ZEB1 expression and its role in BC cell metastasis. The expression of miR-409-3p was lower in tumor tissues than in noncancerous breast tissues. We verified that miR-409-3p levels were downregulated and significantly correlated with poor outcomes in patients with BC. Overexpression of miR-409-3p inhibited cellular proliferation and suppressed cellular migration and invasion in vitro and in vivo. Dual-luciferase reporter assays showed that miR-409-3p binds the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of ZEB1, suggesting that ZEB1 is a direct target of miR-409-3p. Western blot analysis confirmed that overexpression of miR-409-3p reduced ZEB1 protein levels. These data demonstrate that miR-409-3p plays an important role in regulating the metastasis of BC, which is involved in the post-transcriptional repression of ZEB1. Our results indicate that miR-409-3p can regulate the invasion and metastasis process of BC by targeting ZEB1 and may serve as a new prognostic marker and therapeutic target for treating BC metastasis. © 2016 IUBMB Life, 68(5):394-402, 2016.
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- Zhenhai Ma
- Breast Cancer Key Laboratory of Dalian, Department of Breast Disease and Reconstruction Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Cancer Key Laboratory of Dalian, Department of Breast Disease and Reconstruction Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Cancer Key Laboratory of Dalian, Department of Breast Disease and Reconstruction Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Cancer Key Laboratory of Dalian, Department of Breast Disease and Reconstruction Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Breast Cancer Key Laboratory of Dalian, Department of Breast Disease and Reconstruction Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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Zhang G, Liu Z, Xu H, Yang Q. miR-409-3p suppresses breast cancer cell growth and invasion by targeting Akt1. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2015; 469:189-95. [PMID: 26631969 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.11.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Altered levels and functions of microRNAs (miRNAs) are correlated with carcinogenesis. While miR-409-3p has been shown to play important roles in several cancer types, its function in the context of breast cancer (BC) remains unknown. In this study, miR-409-3p was significantly downregulated in BC tissues and cell lines, compared with the corresponding control counterparts. Overexpression of miR-409-3p inhibited BC cell proliferation, migration and invasion in vitro and suppressed tumor growth in vivo. Notably, miR-409-3p induced downregulation of Akt1 protein through binding to its 3' untranslated region (UTR). Conversely, restoring Akt1 expression rescued the suppressive effects of miR-409-3p. Our data collectively indicate that miR-409-3p functions as a tumor suppressor in BC through downregulating Akt1, supporting the targeting of the novel miR-409-3p/Akt1 axis as a potentially effective therapeutic approach for BC.
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- Guoqiang Zhang
- Department of Breast Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China; Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Hospital Affiliated to Binzhou Medical University, 661 Second Huanghe Street, Binzhou 256603, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Affiliated to Binzhou Medical University, 661 Second Huanghe Street, Binzhou 256603, 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 Breast Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China.
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