scholarly journals Non-coding RNAs-EZH2 regulatory mechanisms in cervical cancer: The current state of knowledge

2022 ◽  
Vol 146 ◽  
pp. 112123
Author(s):  
Jianhong Zheng ◽  
Linlin Chen
Author(s):  
Marina Kochiyeva

Data on modern methodological approaches that are used in screening for cancer are summarized. General principles of organizing screening studies are examined from the perspective of evidence-based medicine, target population, research methods, and effectiveness of the implemented screening programs for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colon cancer are determined.


NAR Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keisuke Katsushima ◽  
George Jallo ◽  
Charles G Eberhart ◽  
Ranjan J Perera

Abstract Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been found to be central players in the epigenetic, transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. There is an accumulation of evidence on newly discovered lncRNAs, their molecular interactions and their roles in the development and progression of human brain tumors. LncRNAs can have either tumor suppressive or oncogenic functions in different brain cancers, making them attractive therapeutic targets and biomarkers for personalized therapy and precision diagnostics. Here, we summarize the current state of knowledge of the lncRNAs that have been implicated in brain cancer pathogenesis, particularly in gliomas and medulloblastomas. We discuss their epigenetic regulation as well as the prospects of using lncRNAs as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in patients with brain tumors.


2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siyuan Luan ◽  
Yushang Yang ◽  
Shouyue Zhang ◽  
Xiaoxi Zeng ◽  
Xin Xiao ◽  
...  

Abstract   Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), a type of transcriptional products with more than 200 nucleotides in length, have been less characterized compared to protein-coding RNAs so far. However, it is increasingly evident that lncRNAs are key players involved in multiple genetic and epigenetic activities during the carcinogenesis of neoplastic diseases. Currently, accumulating data have pointed out the close connection between lncRNAs and esophageal carcinoma (EC), shedding light on further unravelling the complexity of lncRNAs and EC. Methods In this review, we thoroughly collect the evidence regarding original studies on EC-related lncRNAs by searching in MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase and WOS/SCI. We especially focus on summarizing EC-related lncRNAs based upon more updated evidence, and further discuss their different features from various perspectives, including regulatory mechanisms, functional roles in cancer hallmarks, as well as potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications, which would together reveal the complexity of lncRNAs and EC for potential clinical applications. Results We discuss over thirty EC-related lncRNAs in total, most of which function as oncogenes that promote cancer development, while the others function as tumor suppressors. Regulatory mechanisms included sponging miRNAs, direct interaction with proteins, and exosome visicle-based intercellular communication. Based upon these modes of actions, lncRNAs play multiple roles in cancer hallmarks such as uncontrolled cell growth, evasion of programmed cell death, invasion and metastasis. Moreover, lncRNAs packaged in exosomes have unique potency to serve as diagnostic biomarkers; some lncRNAs show great potential to predict patients' chemical resistance and may be crucial targets to improve chemoradiotherapy and targeted therapy. Conclusion Over the past few years, the research of EC-related lncRNAs maintain obviously rapid development, yet further exploration of exact mechanisms and clinical applications that lncRNAs can offer need to be done. Indeed, LncRNAs hold the promise of being applied in multiple clinical scenarios, especially early diagnosis of EC, improvement of sensitivity to chemotherapy/radiotherapy, and development of small-molecule targeted drugs.


2009 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 373-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
HUEI-HUN TSENG ◽  
ZASHA WEINBERG ◽  
JEREMY GORE ◽  
RONALD R. BREAKER ◽  
WALTER L. RUZZO

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are transcripts that do not code for proteins. Recent findings have shown that RNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms influence a substantial portion of typical microbial genomes. We present an efficient method for finding potential ncRNAs in bacteria by clustering genomic sequences based on homology inferred from both primary sequence and secondary structure. We evaluate our approach using a set of predominantly Firmicutes sequences. Our results showed that, though primary sequence based–homology search was inaccurate for diverged ncRNA sequences, through our clustering method, we were able to infer motifs that recovered nearly all members of most known ncRNA families. Hence, our method shows promise for discovering new families of ncRNA.


2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeling Liu ◽  
Jingrui Chen ◽  
Lizhong Zhou ◽  
Chunhua Yin

Abstract Background Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most common malignancies affecting female worldwide. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are increasingly indicated as crucial participants and promising therapeutic targets in human cancers. The main objective of this study was to explore the functions and mechanism of LINC00885 in CC. Methods RT-qPCR and western blot were used to detect RNA and protein levels. Functional and mechanism assays were respectively done for the analysis of cell behaviors and molecular interplays. Results Long intergenic non-coding RNA 885 (LINC00885) was discovered to be upregulated in CC tissues and cell lines through bioinformatics analysis and RT-qPCR. Overexpression of LINC00885 promoted proliferation and inhibited apoptosis, whereas its silence exerted opposite effects. The cytoplasmic localization of LINC00885 was ascertained and furthermore, LINC00885 competitively bound with miR-3150b-3p to upregulate BAZ2A expression in CC cells. Rescue assays confirmed that LINC00885 regulated CC proliferation and apoptosis through miR-3150b-3p/BAZ2A axis. Finally, we confirmed that LINC00885 aggravated tumor growth through animal experiments. Conclusions LINC00885 exerted oncogenic function in CC via regulating miR-3150b-3p/BAZ2A axis. These findings suggested LINC00885 might serve as a potential promising therapeutic target for CC patients.


Author(s):  
Hongying Zhao ◽  
Jian Shi ◽  
Yunpeng Zhang ◽  
Aimin Xie ◽  
Lei Yu ◽  
...  

Abstract Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are associated with human diseases. Although lncRNA–disease associations have received significant attention, no online repository is available to collect lncRNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms, key downstream targets, and important biological functions driven by disease-related lncRNAs in human diseases. We thus developed LncTarD (http://biocc.hrbmu.edu.cn/LncTarD/ or http://bio-bigdata.hrbmu.edu.cn/LncTarD), a manually-curated database that provides a comprehensive resource of key lncRNA–target regulations, lncRNA-influenced functions, and lncRNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms in human diseases. LncTarD offers (i) 2822 key lncRNA–target regulations involving 475 lncRNAs and 1039 targets associated with 177 human diseases; (ii) 1613 experimentally-supported functional regulations and 1209 expression associations in human diseases; (iii) important biological functions driven by disease-related lncRNAs in human diseases; (iv) lncRNA–target regulations responsible for drug resistance or sensitivity in human diseases and (v) lncRNA microarray, lncRNA sequence data and transcriptome data of an 11 373 pan-cancer patient cohort from TCGA to help characterize the functional dynamics of these lncRNA–target regulations. LncTarD also provides a user-friendly interface to conveniently browse, search, and download data. LncTarD will be a useful resource platform for the further understanding of functions and molecular mechanisms of lncRNA deregulation in human disease, which will help to identify novel and sensitive biomarkers and therapeutic targets.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 5022-5030
Author(s):  
Zhi Yang ◽  
Qingying Gu ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Bo Liu ◽  
Guangming Zhou ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yazmín Gómez-Gómez ◽  
Jorge Organista-Nava ◽  
Patricio Gariglio

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non coding RNAs of 18–25 nucleotides in length. The temporal or short-lived expression of the miRNAs modulates gene expression post transcriptionally. Studies have revealed that miRNAs deregulation correlates and is involved with the initiation and progression of human tumors. Cervical cancer (CC) displays notably increased or decreased expression of a large number of cellular oncogenic or tumor suppressive miRNAs, respectively. However, understanding the potential role of miRNAs in CC is still limited. In CC, the high-risk human papillomaviruses (HR-HPVs) infection can affect the miRNAs expression through oncoprotein E6 and E7 that contribute to viral pathogenesis, although other viral proteins might also be involved. This deregulation in the miRNAs expression has an important role in the hallmarks of CC. Interestingly, the miRNA expression profile in CC can discriminate between normal and tumor tissue and the extraordinary stability of miRNAs makes it suitable to serve as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of cancer. In this review, we will summarize the role of the HR-HPVs in miRNA expression, the role of miRNAs in the hallmarks of CC, and the use of miRNAs as potential prognostic biomarkers in CC.


Acta Naturae ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Yu. Burenina ◽  
T. S. Oretskaya ◽  
E. A. Kubareva

Non-coding RNAs up to 1,000 nucleotides in length are widespread in eukaryotes and fulfil various regulatory functions, in particular during chromatin remodeling and cell proliferation. These RNAs are not translated into proteins: thus, they are non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs). The present review describes the eukaryotic ncRNAs involved in transcription regulation, first and foremost, targeting RNA polymerase II (RNAP II) and/or its major proteinaceous transcription factors. The current state of knowledge concerning the regulatory functions of SRA and TAR RNA, 7SK and U1 snRNA, GAS5 and DHFR RNA is summarized herein. Special attention is given to murine B1 and B2 RNAs and human Alu RNA, due to their ability to bind the active site of RNAP II. Discovery of bacterial analogs of the eukaryotic small ncRNAs involved in transcription regulation, such as 6S RNAs, suggests that they possess a common evolutionary origin.


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