miR-150-5p靶向SIRT1提高肝癌细胞系HepG2放疗敏感性

目的探究miR-150-5p靶向SIRT1提高肝癌细胞放射敏感性的作用机制。方法用分次放疗放射递增法诱导建立放射抵抗型细胞株(RR-HepG2);RT-qPCR检测HepG2和RR-HepG2在不同放射剂量下miR-150-5p的表达水平;细胞克隆实验检测相同放射剂量下两种细胞的放疗敏感性;流式细胞计量术和Western blot检测过表达miR-150-5p对HepG2凋亡的影响;双荧光素酶报告基因法检测miR-150-5p与SIRT1的关联;细胞克隆实验和Western blot检测过表达SIRT1后,细胞的放疗敏感性和凋亡蛋白的变化。结果与亲代HepG2比较,相同放射剂量下,RRHepG2组miR-150-5p的表达量均显著降低(P<0. 05);放射处理后,与control、agomiR-NC组比较,agomiR-150-5p组的细胞存活分数显著降低,敏感性高(P<0. 05),Bax、caspase-9蛋白表达水平显著升高,Bcl-2蛋白表达水平显著降低,细胞凋亡率显著升高;双荧光素酶报告基因法验证miR-150-5p靶向调控SIRT1。与agomiR-NC组比较,野生型(WT) agomiR-150-5p荧光素酶活性显著降低,SIRT1蛋白水平显著降低(P<0. 05);与anta-agomiR-NC比较,野生型(WT) anta-agomiR-150-5p荧光素酶活性显著升高,SIRT1蛋白水平显著升高(P<0. 05);放射处理后,与agomiR-NC组比较,agomiR-150-5p组的细胞存活分数显著降低,Bax、caspase-9蛋白表达水平显著升高,Bcl-2蛋白表达水平显著降低(P<0. 05);与agomiR-150-5p+vector组比较,agomiR-150-5p+SIRT1组的细胞存活分数显著升高,Bax、caspase-9蛋白表达水平显著降低,Bcl-2蛋白表达水平显著升高(P<0. 05)。结论 miR-150-5p靶向SIRT1,下调其表达,提高肝癌细胞放射敏感性,可为临床肝癌放射治疗增敏提供靶点。     

5-杂氮-2'脱氧胞苷对肝癌细胞SMMC-7721 miR-1247-5p基因表达及其启动子区甲基化的影响

目的观察正常人肝细胞系LO_2和肝癌细胞系SMMC-7721中miR-1247-5p的表达,研究去甲基化药物5-杂氮-2'脱氧胞苷(5-Aza-CdR)对肝癌细胞系SMMC-7721中miR-1247-5p表达及其基因启动子区Cp G岛甲基化水平的影响。方法用不同浓度(0、5和10μmol/L)去甲基化药物5-杂氮-2'脱氧胞苷处理SMMC-7721细胞,用甲基化特异性PCR法检测miR-1247-5p基因启动子区甲基化水平;用SYBR Green qReal Time PCR法检测miR-1247-5p的表达。结果与正常人肝细胞系LO_2相比,肝癌细胞系SMMC-7721中miR-1247-5p表达降低(P0.05)且其基因启动子区Cp G岛甲基化水平高;经去甲基化药物干预后miR-1247-5p的表达较对照组有明显上调(P0.01),且其基因启动子区Cp G岛甲基化水平降低。结论 miR-1247-5p基因甲基化调控可能参与了肝癌的发生。     

Blocking lncRNA MIR155HG/miR-155-5p/-3p inhibits proliferation,invasion and migration of clear cell renal cell carcinoma

This study aimed to investigate the effect of blocking the MIR155HG/miR-155-5p/-3p axis on proliferation, invasion and migration of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of MIR155HG, miR-155-5p, miR-155-3p in clear cell renal cell carcinoma cell lines. To study the effects of blocking LncRNA MIR155HG and interfering with miR-155-5p and miR-155-3p on the biological function. The g proliferation of tumor was detected by CCK-8, and the cell invasion and migration abilities were detected by wound healing and transwell experiments. Western blot analyzed protein levels of KI67, PCNA, MMP2 and MMP9. Furthermore, TargetScan and miRDB were used to predict the co-target gene of miR-155-3p and miR-155-5p, and the functional analysis of co-target genes was performed using the DAVID. In the current research, the expression of MIR155HG was increased in ccRCC. Interference of MIR155HG inhibited the cellular functions of ccRCC cells, which was reversed by overexpression of miR-155-3p and miR-155-5p.In addition, MIR155HG interference repressed the expression of miR-155-5p and miR-155-3p in ccRCCs, while inhibition of miR-155-5p and miR-155-3p restrained the proliferation, invasion and migration of ccRCCs. Bioinformatics software analysis showed 13 co-targeting genes of miR-155-3p and miR-155-5p. Functional analysis presented that the target genes of miR-31-3p were involved in numerous of biochemical processes and pathways.Blocking lncRNA MIR155HG/miR-155-5p/-3p inhibits proliferation, invasion and migration of renal clear cell carcinoma, which provided a new method for early diagnosis and precise treatment of ccRCC.     

Chaperonin containing TCP1, subunit 8 (CCT8) is upregulated in hepatocellular carcinoma and promotes HCC proliferation

The development of molecular pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is complex and involves alterations in the expression and conformation of assorted oncoproteins and tumor suppressors. Chaperonin containing TCP1 (CCT) is a cytolic molecular chaperone complex that is required for the correct folding of numerous proteins. In this study, we investigated a possible involvement of CCT subunit 8 (CCT8) in HCC development. Immunohistochemical analysis was performed in 102 human HCC samples. High CCT8 expression was detected in clinical HCC samples compared with adjacent noncancerous tissues. The univariate and multivariate survival analyses were also performed to determine their prognostic significance. Western blot confirmed the high expression of CCT8 in HCC compared with adjacent normal tissue. Moreover, the biological significance of the aberrant expression of CCT8 was investigated in HCC cell lines. Expression of CCT8 was correlated directly with the histologic grades and tumor size of HCC and high expression of CCT8 was associated with a poor prognosis. CCT8 depletion by siRNA inhibited cell proliferation and blocked S‐phase entry in HuH7 cells. These results suggested that CCT8 might be an oncogene and participate in HCC cell proliferation. These findings provide a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of HCC.     

miR-144和miR-502—3p在原发性肝细胞癌术后复发患者中的表达及临床意义

目的探讨miR-144和miR-502-3p在原发性肝细胞癌术后复发患者中的表达及临床意义。方法从我院肝癌数据标本库中挑选82例原发性肝癌深低温冻存组织标本。其中50例早期复发组（术后1年内肝内出现复发病灶）;32例非早期复发组（术后超过2年未出现肝内复发病灶）。运用实时荧光定量PCR验证miR-144、miR-502—3p在两组肝癌组织中的表达水平。结果相对于非早期复发组,miR-144在肝癌早期复发组中表达上调[（43．893±107．890）VS（6．321±6．845）,P=0．018];其在肝癌组织中的表达仅与肝癌术后早期复发有关（P〈0．05）。而miR-502—3p在肝癌早期复发组中表达下调[（6．702±9．775）VS（26．467±39．613）,P=0．009];其在肝癌组织中的表达与肿瘤直径、肝癌术后早期复发、脉管癌栓、肝硬化、Edmonson病理分级有关（P〈0．05）。结论miR-144、miR-502-3p与肝癌的早期复发转移密切相关,并且可能是肝癌早期复发的分子标记物以及未来肝癌靶向治疗的有效靶点。     

Combination of tumor suppressor miR-20b-5p,miR-30a-5p,and miR-196a-5p as a serum diagnostic panel for renal cell carcinoma

BackgroundRenal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for 3 % of cancer patients. Early detection influences the therapeutic strategy and significantly improves patients’ survival rates. Stable existing circulating miRNAs could be a promising diagnostic biomarker.MethodsPreviously our team demonstrated the anti-tumor effect of miR-20b-5p, miR-30a-5p and miR-196a-5p in RCC tissue and cell lines. Here, based on 110 RCC patients and 110 health control, we investigated serum expression of these three miRNAs in the testing set and the validation set separately by using quantitative real-time PCR. A three-miRNA panel with high diagnostic efficiency was constructed. Correlations between these miRNAs and clinical parameters were investigated. Additionally, the TCGA dataset and bioinformatic analysis are used for the functional exploration of these miRNAs.ResultsSerum expression levels of miR-20b-5p, miR-30a-5p were significantly reduced in RCC patients, while miR-196a-5p expression level was up-regulated (p < 0.001). miR-20b-5p, miR-30a-5p and miR-196a-5p had moderate diagnostic ability for RCC (AUC = 0.807, 0.766 and 0.719 in the testing set, respectively). The AUC of the three-miRNA panel was 0.949 in the testing set and 0.938 in the validation set. Specifically, the serum expression level of miR-196a-5p was significantly down-regulated in RCC patients with higher Fuhrman grade (p = 0.051). TCGA dataset analysis showed that the three-miRNA panel probably participated in RCC by targeting ITGA4 and NRP2.ConclusionThe three-miRNA panel could serve as a promising non-invasive biomarker for RCC detection.     

Microarray-based measurement of microRNA-449c-5p levels in hepatocellular carcinoma and bioinformatic analysis of potential signaling pathways

The clinical role and potential molecular mechanisms of microRNA-449c-5p (miR-449c-5p) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tissues remains unclear. Combining multiple bioinformatic tools, we studied the miR-449c-5p expression levels in HCC tissues and explored possible target genes and related signaling pathways. First, miR-449c-5p expression data from microarrays provided by publicly available sources were mined and analyzed using various meta-analysis methods. Next, genes that were downregulated after miR-449c-5p mimic transfection into HCC cells were identified, and in silico methods were used to predict potential target genes. Several bioinformatic assessments were also performed to evaluate the possible signaling pathways of miR-449c-5p in HCC. Five microarrays were included in the current study, including GSE98269, GSE64632, GSE74618, GSE40744 and GSE57555. The standard mean difference was 0.44 (0.07–0.80), and the area under the curve was 0.68 (0.63–0.72), as assessed by meta-analyses, which consistently indicated the upregulation of miR-449c-5p in HCC tissues. A total of 2244 genes were downregulated after miR-449c-5p mimic transfection into an HCC cell line, while 5217 target genes were predicted by in silico methods. The overlap of these two gene pools led to a final group of 428 potential target genes of miR-449c-5p. These 428 potential target genes were primarily enriched in the homologous recombination pathway, which includes DNA Polymerase Delta 3 (POLD3). Data mining with Oncomine and the Human Protein Atlas showed a decreasing trend in POLD3 mRNA and protein levels in HCC tissue samples. This evidence suggests that miR-449c-5p could play an essential role in HCC through various pathways and that POLD3 could be a potential miR-449c-5p target. However, these in silico findings should be validated with further experiments.     

MicroRNA-139-5p inhibits cell proliferation and invasion by targeting insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor in human non-small cell lung cancer

Introduction: Increasing evidence suggested that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in tumorigenesis. Decreased expression of miRNA-139-5p has been observed in various types of cancers. However, the biological function of miRNA-139-5p in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is still largely unknown. Methods: Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to explore the expression level of miRNA-139-5p in NSCLC tissues and cell lines. Then, we investigated the role of miRNA-139-5p to determine its potential roles on lung cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion in vitro. A luciferase reporter assay was performed to confirm the target gene of miRNA-139-5p and the results were validated in renal cancer cells. Results: miRNA-139-5p was significantly decreased in NSCLC tissues and cell lines. Over-expression of miRNA-139-5p could inhibit lung cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro. Furthermore, we identified insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) as a target of miR-139-5p and miR-139-5p function as a tumor suppressor via targeting IGF1R in NSCLC. Conclusions: Our results indicated that miR-139-5p acts as a tumor suppressor in NSCLC partially via down-regulating IGF1R expression.     

Circular RNA EGLN3 silencing represses renal cell carcinoma progression through the miR-1224-3p/HMGXB3 axis

BackgroundRenal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a common tumor of the urinary system, and its global incidence is increasing annually. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are involved in RCC tumorigenesis; however, the role of circ-EGLN3 (hsa_circ_0031594) derived from the Egl nine homolog 3 (EGLN3) gene in RCC remains undetermined.MethodsCirc-EGNL3 expression was examined before and after RNase R and actinomycin treatments in RCC cells and tissues. Cell proliferation, migration, and invasion were assessed using the CCK-8 assay, EdU staining, and wound-healing and Transwell assays. The interactions between microRNA (miR)-1224-3p and circ-EGLN3, and between miR-1224-3p and HMG box domain containing 3 (HMGXB3) were predicted by bioinformatics analysis and validated by dual-luciferase reporter assay.ResultsCirc-EGLN3 was identified using RNase R and actinomycin treatments. Circ-EGLN3 was upregulated in RCC cells and tissues and correlated with poor overall survival. Silencing of circ-EGNL3 decreased RCC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Mechanistic studies indicated that circ-EGNL3 acts as a sponge for miR-1224-3p, which targeted HMGXB3. Circ-EGNL3 indirectly upregulated HMGXB3 by targeting miR-1224-3p, and overexpression of circ-EGLN3 reversed the repressive effects of miR-1224-3p on RCC.ConclusionCirc-EGLN3 regulated RCC progression through the miR-1224-3p/HMGXB3 axis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target.     

MiR-139-3p通过靶向下调TRPV1缓解大鼠神经病理性疼痛

目的:研究miR-139-3p在大鼠神经病理性疼痛发生发展中的作用及其作用机制。方法:将大鼠随机分为假手术组(sham)、坐骨神经慢性压迫损伤模型组(chronic constriction injury group,CCI)、2 mg/kg miR-139-3p模拟物(mimic)鞘内注射组、4 mg/kg miR-139-3p mimic鞘内注射组。术后的第14 d,Real-time PCR法检测大鼠背根神经节(DRG)中miR-139-3p及TRPV1的表达。于注射前及注射后的第1、3、7、14 d,利用von Frey检测大鼠机械性痛阈及热辐射法检测大鼠热痛阈值。Western Blot法检测DRG中TRPV1的表达;ELISA法检测脊髓L4-L5组织中TNF-α及IL-1β的含量;双荧光素酶报告基因法检测miR-139-3p与TRPV1的靶向关系。结果:(1)与sham组相比较,miR-139-3p在CCI大鼠DRG中的表达显著下降,而TRPV1的表达显著上升(P0.05)。(2)与sham组相比较,CCI组中大鼠机械刺激缩足反射阈值及热刺激缩足反射潜伏期显著下降(P0.05);而与CCI组相比较,鞘内注射miR-139-3p mimic可显著促进大鼠机械刺激缩足反射阈值及热刺激缩足反射潜伏期的上升,抑制TRPV1的表达(P0.05)。(3)与sham组相比较,CCI组大鼠TNF-α及IL-1β含量显著上升(P0.05);而与CCI组相比较,鞘内注射miR-139-3p mimic可显著抑制TNF-α及IL-1β的产生(P0.05)。(4)miR-139-3p mimic转染可显著降低荧光素酶报告基因的荧光强度。结论:miR-139-3p通过靶向下调TRPV1的表达缓解大鼠神经病理性疼痛。     

MicroRNA-485-5p suppresses cell proliferation and invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting stanniocalcin 2

Increasing evidences indicate that dys-regulation of MicroRNAs contributes to hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the roles of miR-485-5p in HCC are still largely unexplored. In the present study, our quantitative real-time PCR analysis found that miR-485-5p was significantly down-regulated in 50 pairs of human HCC tissues. Moreover, the reduced expression of miR-485-5p was significantly correlated with larger tumor size and more tumor number in patients with HCC. In vitro studies further showed that overexpression of miR-485-5p mimics could inhibit, while its antisense oligos promote cell proliferation and invasion. Results from the dual-luciferase reporter gene assays and western blot further showed that stanniocalcin 2 was a direct target of miR-485-5p. Therefore, our data suggest a novel role for miR-485-5p in the regulation of HCC progression.     

CircRNA has_circ_0001806 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression via the miR-193a-5p/MMP16 pathway

Reportedly, circular RNAs (circRNAs) are crucial regulators in cancer progression. Nonetheless, the molecular mechanism of circRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been fully clarified. Gene expression omnibus (GEO) database was employed to screen out the differentially expressed circRNAs in HCC. qRT-PCR and western blot were executed to detect circ_0001806 expression, miR-193a-5p expression, and MMP16 mRNA and protein expressions in HCC. The effect of circ_0001806 on HCC was analyzed by the CCK-8 method and Transwell experiment. RIP assay, pull-down experiment, and dual-luciferase reporter gene experiment were applied to validate the targeting relationships among circ_0001806, miR-193a-5p, and MMP16. Circ_0001806 was up-modulated in HCC tissues and cell lines. Knockdown of circ_0001806 impeded the multiplication, migration, and invasion of HCC cells. Circ_0001806 could up-regulate MMP16 expression through repressing miR-193a-5p, thereby facilitating the malignant biological behaviors of HCC. Circ_0001806 promoted HCC progression by regulating miR-193a-5p/MMP16 axis.     

lncRNA COLCA1/miR-423-5p/FAM172A分子轴对皮肤鳞状细胞癌A431细胞的增殖和迁移的影响

目的 探讨长链非编码RNA(long-chain non-coding RNA,lncRNA)COLCA1在皮肤鳞状细胞癌(cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma,CSCC)组织中的表达及其对细胞增殖和迁移的影响、分子机制.方法 采用qRT-PCR法检测COLCA1在正常皮肤组织和CSCC组...     

A miR-194/PTBP1/CCND3 axis regulates tumor growth in human hepatocellular carcinoma

Polypyrimidine tract-binding protein 1 (PTBP1) is one of the most investigated multifunctional RNA-binding proteins (RBP), controlling almost all steps of mRNA metabolism and processing. It has been reported that PTBP1 is overexpressed in many different types of cancer and this high expression is associated with increased proliferation and poor prognoses. However, there are no reports on a putative role for PTBP1 in the molecular abnormalities and pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Here, we identified PTBP1 as a positive regulator of human HCC growth. The expression of PTBP1 was increased in human HCC cells and tissues compared to the corresponding controls, and this high expression was positively correlated with increased tumor size and a reduced survival rate. Mechanistically, PTBP1 enhanced cyclin D3 (CCND3) translation by interacting with the 5′-untranslated region (5′-UTR) of CCND3 mRNA, consequently facilitating cell cycle progression and tumor growth. Furthermore, we found that miR-194 inhibits PTBP1 expression by binding to the 3′-UTR of PTBP1 mRNA, resulting in reduced CCND3 levels and HCC cell growth; moreover, the levels of PTBP1 were negatively correlated with miR-194 levels in HCC. Taken together, these findings identify PTBP1 as a pivotal enhancer of HCC growth; the miR-194/PTBP1/CCND3 axis seemingly has a crucial role in the development and progression of HCC and targeting the axis could be a novel therapeutic strategy against human HCC. © 2019 Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

miR-483-5p通过上调IGF2基因转录促进肝癌细胞生长、迁移与侵袭

目的:探讨miR-483-5p对人胰岛素样生长因子2(IGF2)基因P3启动子驱动的m RNA(P3 m RNA)表达的影响及其在肝细胞癌发生发展中的作用。方法:(1)采用real-time PCR检测人肝癌细胞株Huh7、Hep3B、Bel-7402、Hep G2和SMMC-7721,人正常肝细胞株HL-7702,83例人肝细胞癌组织和配对的癌旁组织,22例正常肝组织中miR-483-5p和P3 m RNA的表达水平,并应用Pearson相关分析评估P3 m RNA与miR-483-5p表达水平之间的关系。(2)将IGF2基因P3 m RNA的5’端非翻译区(5’UTR)克隆入p GL3启动子载体,构建P3 m RNA 5’UTR野生型(p GL3-P3-5’UTR-WT)及P3 m RNA 5’UTR突变型(p GL3-P3-5’UTR-MUT)重组萤光素酶报告质粒,将其分别与miR-483-5p mimic、miR-483-5p inhibitor及scrambled control共转染He La、293T及Huh7细胞,采用双萤光素酶报告系统检测萤光素酶活性。(3)分别将miR-483-5p mimic、miR-483-5p inhibitor及scrambled control转染Huh7及Hep3B肝癌细胞,应用real-time PCR检测这2种肝癌细胞P3 m RNA表达水平的变化。(4)应用real-time PCR检测肝癌细胞Huh7及Hep3B的细胞核和细胞质中miR-483-5p的表达水平;应用核连缀实验(nuclear run-on assay)分析miR-483-5p对P3 m RNA转录的影响;应用RNA稳定性实验分析miR-483-5p对P3 m RNA稳定性影响。(5)应用体外细胞功能实验研究miR-483-5p对Huh7肝癌细胞生长、凋亡、迁移与侵袭能力的影响。结果:(1)5种肝癌细胞株miR-483-5p及P3 m RNA表达水平均明显高于正常肝细胞株HL-7702(P0.01),肝细胞癌组织中miR-483-5p及P3 m RNA表达水平均明显高于配对的癌旁组织及正常肝组织(P0.01);线性相关分析显示,在5种肝癌细胞株及肝细胞癌组织中,P3 m RNA表达水平均与miR-483-5p水平呈正相关。(2)萤光素酶实验显示,miR-483-5p与P3m RNA 5’UTR的同源位点互补结合可促进P3 m RNA的表达。(3)瞬时转染实验显示,过表达miR-483-5p呈剂量依赖性促进Hep3B和Huh7肝癌细胞P3 m RNA表达水平的增高。(4)miR-483-5p表达实验显示,成熟miR-483-5p存在于肝癌细胞Hep3B和Huh7的细胞质和细胞核中;核连缀实验显示,miR-483-5p诱导Huh7肝癌细胞核中新生P3 m RNA转录;RNA稳定性实验表明,miR-483-5p不改变Huh7肝癌细胞P3 m RNA稳定性。(5)体外细胞功能实验显示,miR-483-5p促进Huh7肝癌细胞增殖,抑制其凋亡,并增强迁移与侵袭能力。结论:miR-483-5p高表达可部分通过上调IGF2基因P3 m RNA转录促进肝癌细胞生长、迁移与侵袭,进而参与肝细胞癌发生。     

miR-155-5p在宫颈癌血清中的表达及其对宫颈癌细胞的影响

 目的：检测miR-155-5p在不同宫颈疾病患者血清中的表达差异,并分析其对宫颈癌细胞增殖、细胞周期和凋亡的影响,探讨miR-155-5p在宫颈癌发生、发展中的可能作用机制。方法：采用SYBR GreenⅠ实时荧光定量PCR法,检测并分析比较miR-155-5p在不同宫颈疾病患者血清中的表达差异。利用miR-155-5p mimic或inhibitor提高或降低宫颈癌细胞中miR-155-5p的表达。CCK-8法和流式细胞术检测宫颈癌细胞的增殖、细胞周期和凋亡。结果：宫颈癌组血清中miR-155-5p的表达高于宫颈炎组和健康对照组（P<0.05）,宫颈上皮内瘤样病变组和宫颈癌组血清中miR-155-5p的表达差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。与空白组、脂质体组和阴性对照组相比,转染100 nmol/L和200 nmol/L miR-155-5p mimic的SiHa细胞中,S期细胞比例升高,凋亡细胞比例降低（P<005）。转染100 nmol/L和200 nmol/L miR-155-5p inhibitor的SiHa细胞中,G2/M期细胞比例明显增多（P<005）。结论：(1)宫颈癌患者血清中miR-155-5p表达较健康对照人群上调,可能作为宫颈癌早期诊断的肿瘤分子标志物。(2)miR-155-5p对宫颈癌HeLa细胞增殖、细胞周期和凋亡无明显影响。(3)miR-155-5p可促进宫颈癌SiHa细胞进入S期,并抑制SiHa细胞凋亡,提示miR-155-5p可能在宫颈鳞癌发生、发展中起作用。     

Long non-coding RNA DLGAP1-AS1 promotes the progression of gastric cancer via miR-515-5p/MARK4 axis

Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is an essential regulator of carcinogenesis and cancer progression. In the study, we explored the role of lncRNA DLGAP1-AS1 in gastric cancer (GC). qRT-PCR was carried out to detect DLGAP1-AS1 expression in GC tissues and cell lines. CCK-8 assay, EdU assay, and transwell experiments were employed to detect the malignant biological behaviors of GC cells with DLGAP1-AS1 knockdown or overexpression. Bioinformatics and dual-luciferase report assay were used to confirm the binding relationship between DLGAP1-AS1 and miR-515-5p. MARK4 expression was detected by western blot after DLGAP1-AS1/miR-515-5p was selectively regulated. DLGAP1-AS1 was up-regulated in GC tissues and cell lines, and its high expression was closely associated with larger tumor size, higher TNM stage, and lymph node metastasis. Furthermore, DLGAP1-AS1 overexpression enhanced cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and miR-515-5p could reverse these effects. DLGAP1-AS1 participated in the regulation of the MARK4 signaling pathway by targeting miR-515-5p. DLGAP1-AS1 promoted GC progression through miR-515-5p/MARK4 signaling pathway.     

miR-31-5p在急性髓系白血病中的表达下调

目的探讨miR-31-5p在急性髓系白血病中的表达变化,及其对白血病细胞功能的影响。方法用real-time PCR方法检测miR-31-5p在白血病患者及正常人外周血单个核细胞中的表达;用miR-31-5p模拟物转染人急性髓系白血病细胞系THP-1细胞,通过CCK-8试验和流式细胞术检测细胞增殖和单核系分化;用荧光报告基因和Western blot方法检测靶基因HuR的表达;用RNAi方法干扰内源性HuR的表达,并检测THP-1细胞的增殖和单核系分化。结果 miR-31-5p在急性髓系白血病患者外周血单个核细胞中的表达显著低于正常对照(P0.05);在THP-1细胞中过表达miR-31-5p可以抑制细胞增殖,并促进细胞向单核方向分化成熟;HuR为miR-31-5p的靶基因;干扰THP-1内源的HuR表达也会对THP-1的增殖和单核分化产生调控作用。结论 miR-31-5p在急性髓系白血病发生中可通过靶向抑制HuR发挥抑癌基因功能。