scholarly journals Overexpression of miR-758 inhibited proliferation, migration, invasion, and promoted apoptosis of non-small cell lung cancer cells by negatively regulating HMGB

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Hua Zhou ◽  
Yi-Yu Lu ◽  
Jing-Lian Xie ◽  
Zi-Kun Gao ◽  
Xiao-Bo Wu ◽  
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Abstract Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the most fatal types of cancer with significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRs) have been confirmed to have positive functions in NSCLC. In the present study, we try to explore the role of miR-758 in proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of NSCLC cells by regulating high-mobility group box (HMGB) 3 (HMGB3.) NSCLC and adjacent tissues were collected. Reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) was employed to detect expression of miR-758 and HMGB3 in NSCLC and adjacent tissues, in BEAS-2B cells and NSCLC cell lines. The targetted relationship between miR-758 and HMGB3 was identified by dual luciferase reporter gene assay. The effects of miR-758 on proliferation, migration, invasion, cell cycle, and apoptosis of A549 cells. MiR-758 expression was lower in NSCLC tissues, which was opposite to HMGB3 expression. The results also demonstrated that miR-758 can target HMGB3. The cells transfected with miR-758 mimic had decreased HMGB3 expression, proliferation, migration, and invasion, with more arrested cells in G1 phase and increased apoptosis. Our results supported that the overexpression of miR-758 inhibits proliferation, migration, and invasion, and promotes apoptosis of NSCLC cells by negative regulating HMGB2. The present study may provide a novel target for NSCLC treatment.

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Ma ◽  
Haiyan Miao ◽  
Haiyun Zhang ◽  
Jingjing Ren ◽  
Shengyan Qu ◽  
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Abstract Background Long non-coding RNA growth arrest specific 5 (GAS5) is a regulator in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) progression. Nonetheless, the mechanism by which GAS5 exerts its biological function in NSCLC cells remains unclear. Methods GAS5, miR-221-3p relative expression levels in NSCLC tissues and cells were examined by qPCR. After gain-of-function and loss-of-function models were established, the viability of H1299 and A549 cells were examined by CCK-8 and EdU assays. Cell migration and invasion were examined by the Transwell experiment. The binding sequence of GAS5 for miR-221-3p was confirmed by the dual-luciferase reporter gene experiment. The regulatory function of GAS5 and miR-221-3p on IRF2 was investigated by Western blot. Results GAS5 expression was down-modulated in NSCLC tissues and cell lines. GAS5 overexpression restrained the proliferation, migration and invasion of NSCLC cells, while miR-221-3p, which was targeted and negatively modulated by GAS5, worked oppositely. Restoration of miR-221-3p markedly reversed the effects of GAS5 on NSCLC cells. Additionally, GAS5 increased IRF2 expression in NSCLC cells by repressing miR-221-3p. Conclusions GAS5 blocks the progression of NSCLC partly via increasing IRF2 expression level via repressing miR-221-3p.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Ji ◽  
Yanan Zhang ◽  
Zheng Wang ◽  
Zuoxu Hou ◽  
Xuhui Gao ◽  
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BACKGROUND: Long non-coding RNA (lncNRA) forkhead box D3 antisense RNA 1 (FOXD3-AS1) has been proved to promote or suppress the occurrence and development of multiple types of human tumors. However, the function and mechanism of FOXD3-AS1 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are scarcely understood. METHODS: qRT-PCR was used for detecting FOXD3-AS1, miR-150 and SRC kinase signaling inhibitor 1 (SRCIN1) mRNA expression in NSCLC tissues, and the relationship between pathological characteristics of NSCLC patients and FOXD3-AS1 expression level was analyzed. With human NSCLC cell lines H1299 and A549 as cell models, CCK-8 and BrdU assays were employed for detecting cancer cell proliferation, and Transwell assay was employed for detecting cell invasion ability. Dual luciferase reporter gene assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were used for the verification of the targeting relationshipe between FOXD3-AS1 and miR-150, and Western blot was employed for detecting SRCIN1 protein expression. RESULTS: FOXD3-AS1 expression was significantly reduced in NSCLC tissues and cell lines, and low expression of FOXD3-AS1 was closely related to positive lymph node metastasis and relatively high tumor grade. FOXD3-AS1 over-expression inhibited the proliferation and invasion of H1299 cell lines, while its knockdown promoted the proliferation and invasion of A549 cells. Additionally, it was confirmed that FOXD3-AS1 suppressed the expression of miR-150 by targeting it, and up-regulated the expression of SRCIN1. CONCLUSIONS: FOXD3-AS1 indirectly enhances the expression of SRCIN1 by targeting miR-150, thereby inhibiting NSCLC progression.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingzhou Jia ◽  
Jiwei Sun ◽  
Wenbo Wang ◽  
Hongmei Yong

Long noncoding RNAs act essential regulators in lung cancer tumorigenesis. Our research aimed to investigate the potential function and molecular mechanisms of MLK7-AS1 in NSCLC (non-small-cell lung cancer). QRT-PCR results indicated that the MLK7-AS1 expression level was upregulated in NSCLC cells and tissues. MLK7-AS1 strengthened cell migration and invasion in H1299 and A549 cells. Luciferase reporter assay found that MLK7-AS1 functioned as an endogenous sponge for miR-375-3p. Transwell assay results showed that miR-375-3p suppressed cell migration and invasion in H1299 and A549 cells. YWHAZ was confirmed as a target gene of miR-375-3p by Targetscan. YWHAZ overexpression promoted the invasion of H1299 and A549 cells. MLK7-AS1 upregulated YWHAZ expression and enhanced H1299 and A549 cell invasion by sponging miR-375-3p. MLK7-AS1 improved the metastasis ability of A549 in vivo. In conclusion, MLK7-AS1 was identified as a novel oncogenic RNA in NSCLC and can function as a potential therapeutic target for NSCLC treatment.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenzhen Hu ◽  
Dan Xiao ◽  
Tingting Qiu ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Zhentian Liu

Abstract Background: Although dysfunction of microRNA-103a (miR-103a) has been implicated in various cancers, its relevance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is unsettled. This study was designed with an aim to examine the molecular mechanism underlying the regulatory role of miR-103a in NSCLC. Methods: Kaplan-Meier analysis was carried out to study the correlation between overall survival of NSCLC patients and miR-103a expression. RT-qPCR and Western blot were applied to evaluate the expression of relevant genes in tissues and cells. Sphere formation, MTS, flow cytometry as well as Transwell assays were conducted for characterizing the stemness. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was applied to clarify the binding relationship between miR-103a and ovarian tumor domain-containing ubiquitin aldehyde binding protein 1 (OTUB1). Results: miR-103a expression was diminished in NSCLC tissues and cells, whereas OTUB1 expression was increased. The expression of miR-103a and OTUB1 mRNA was significantly negatively correlated in NSCLC tissues. After overexpression of miR-103a, the cell viability and stemness were diminished, while the cycle arrest and apoptosis rate were facilitated, and the expression of p-YAP decreased significantly. The opposite trend was observed after miR-103a silencing. miR-103a lowered the expression of OTUB1, while overexpression of OTUB1 blocked the inhibition effects of miR-103a on NSCLC. Conclusion: miR-103a/OTUB1/Hippo axis plays a possible role in modulating the malignant behavior and stemness of cells, which might function as a possible therapeutic option for management of NSCLC.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi-Gang Sun ◽  
Feng Pan ◽  
Jing-Bo Shao ◽  
Qian-Qian Yan ◽  
Lu Lu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Kinesin superfamily proteins (KIFs) serve as microtubule-dependent molecular motors, and are involved in the progression of many malignant tumors. In this study, we aimed to investigate the expression pattern and precise role of kinesin family member 21B (KIF21B) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: KIF21B expression in 72 cases of NSCLC tissues was measured by immunohistochemical staining (IHC). We used shRNA-KIF21B interference to silence KIF21B in NSCLC H1299 and A549 cells and normal lung epithelial bronchus BEAS-2B cells. The biological roles of KIF21B in the growth and metastasis abilities of NSCLC cells were measured by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8), colony formation and Hoechst 33342/PI, wound-healing, and Transwell assays, respectively. Expression of apoptosis-related proteins was determined using western blot. The effect of KIF21B on tumor growth in vivo was examined using nude mice model. Results: KIF21B was up-regulated in NSCLC tissues, and correlated with pathological lymph node and pTNM stage, its high expression was predicted a poor prognosis of patients with NSCLC. Silencing of KIF21B mediated by lentivirus-delivered shRNA significantly inhibited the proliferation ability of H1299 and A549 cells. KIF21B knockdown increased apoptosis in H1299 and A549 cells, down-regulated the expression of Bcl-2 and up-regulated the expression of Bax and active Caspase 3. Moreover, KIF21B knockdown decreased the level of phosphorylated form of Akt (p-Akt) and Cyclin D1 expression in H1299 and A549 cells. In addition, silencing of KIF21B impeded the migration and invasion of H1299 and A549 cells. Further, silencing of KIF 21B dramatically inhibited xenograft growth in BALB/c nude mice. However, silencing of KIF21B did not affect the proliferation, migration and invasion of BEAS-2B cells.Conclusions: These results reveal that KIF21B is up-regulated in NSCLC and acts as an oncogene in the growth and metastasis of NSCLC, which may function as a potential therapeutic target and a prognostic biomarker for NSCLC.


Author(s):  
Haiping Xiao

Abstract Background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Distant metastasis is thought to be one of the most important factors responsible for the failure of NSCLC therapy. MicroRNA-7-5p (miR-7-5p) has been demonstrated to be a tumor suppressor in breast cancer, hepatocarcinoma, prostate cancer and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). However, its role in NSCLC is still not fully understood. This study evaluated the role of miR-7-5p in the progression of NSCLC and explored the underlying mechanism. Materials & methods The quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR), MTT, migration and invasion assays were used to evaluate the effects of miR-7-5p on the proliferation, migration and invasion of A549 and SPCA-1 cells. A tumor xenograft model was created to determine the effects of miR-7-5p on metastasis in vivo. The dual-luciferase reporter gene, neuro-oncological ventral antigen 2 (NOVA2) overexpression and western blotting assays were performed to explore the underlying mechanism. Results MiR-7-5p is downregulated in NSCLC tissues and lung cancer cell lines. It suppresses proliferation, migration, invasion and EMT marker expression in vitro and in vivo. Further study showed that miR-7-5p suppresses tumor metastasis of NSCLC by targeting NOVA2. Overexpression of NOVA2 attenuates the miR-7-5p-mediated inhibitory effect on lung cancer cells. Conclusion MiR-7-5p suppresses NSCLC metastasis. Targeting miR-7-5p may contribute to the success of NSCLC therapy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunpeng Liu ◽  
Xingyu Lin ◽  
Shiyao Zhou ◽  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Guoguang Shao ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The HOXA cluster antisense RNA 2 (HOXA-AS2) has recently been discovered to be involved in carcinogenesis in multiple cancers. However, the role and underlying mechanism of HOXA-AS2 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) yet need to be unraveled. Methods: HOXA-AS2 expression in NSCLC tissues and cell lines was detected using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Furthermore, the effects of HOXA-AS2 on NSCLC cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion were assessed by MTS, flow cytometry, wound healing and transwell invasion assays, respectively. Starbase2.0 predicted and luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays were used to validate the association of HOXA-AS2 and miR-520a-3p in NSCLC cells. Results: Our results revealed that HOXA-AS2 in NSCLC tissues were up-regulated and cell lines, and were associated with poor prognosis and overall survival. Further functional assays demonstrated that HOXA-AS2 knockdown significantly inhibited NSCLC cell proliferation, induced cell apoptosis and suppressed migration and invasion. Starbase2.0 predicted that HOXA-AS2 sponge miR-520a-3p at 3′-UTR, which was confirmed using luciferase reporter and RIP assays. miR-520a-3p expression was inversely correlated with HOXA-AS2 expression in NSCLC tissues. In addition, miR-520a-3p inhibitor attenuated the inhibitory effect of HOXD-AS2-depletion on cell proliferation, migration and invasion of NSCLC cells. Moreover, HOXA-AS2 could regulate HOXD8 and MAP3K2 expression, two known targets of miR-520a-3p in NSCLC. Conclusion: These findings implied that HOXA-AS2 promoted NSCLC progression by regulating miR-520a-3p, suggesting that HOXA-AS2 could serve as a therapeutic target for NSCLC.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-442
Author(s):  
Ruowen Zhang ◽  
Aihua Ren ◽  
Zhaohui Wang ◽  
Dawei Wang

Lung cancer is one kind of the malignant tumor with high mortality. And non-small cell lung cancer is the main subtype of lung cancer. And the proteins of CLCA family (CLCA1, CLCA2 and CLCA4) played an inhibitory role in the occurrence and development of multiple types of tumors. However, the effect of CLCA4 on non-small cell lung cancer cells remains unclear. In our study, we used the lentivirus to establish the overexpressed CLCA4 A549 cells. Next, the CCK-8 and clone formation assays were performed to detect the changes of proliferation of A549 cells. The wound healing and transwell assays were performed to determine the changing of the migration and invasion of A549 cells. Then gemcitabine was used to treat these cells and the CCK-8, wound healing and transwell assays were carried out to detect the effect of the combination of gemcitabine and the overexpression of CLCA4 on the proliferation, migration and invasion of A549 cells. After the overexpression of CLCA4, the clone formation and mobility of A549 cells was enhanced. Furthermore, the overexpression of CLCA4 induced the apoptosis of A549 cells and promoted the expression of apoptosis related proteins. The combination of gemcitabine and the overexpression of CLCA4 further suppressed the proliferation, migration and invasion of A549 cells. CLCA4 inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer cells. CLCA4 also strengthened the sensitivity of non-small cell lung cancer cells for gemcitabine.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tengfei Chen ◽  
Yali Liu ◽  
Chang Li ◽  
Chun Xu ◽  
Cheng Ding ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most malignant cancers worldwide, but the pathogenesis is not completely known. In this study, we explored the function and mechanism of exosomes transferring miR-3180-3p in NSCLC progression.Method: The expression of miR-3180-3p of NSCLC tissues and para-carcinoma tissues was from the GEO database (GEO: GSE53882). The exosomes derived from A549 cells were identified. The proliferation, migration and invasion were measured after treatment with exosomal miR-3180-3p or transfected by miR-3180-3p mimics. The relationship between miR-3180-3p and forkhead box P4 (FOXP4) was predicted by bioinformatics tool and measured dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and western blotting. At last, mouse xenograft model of NSCLC cells was established to verify the function of exosomal miR-3180-3p in vivo.Results: We found that miR-3180-3p decreased in both NSCLC cell lines and patient tissues. Overexpression of miR-3180-3p or treatment with exosomal miR-3180-3p significantly repressed the cell proliferation and metastasis in NSCLC cell lines. Subsequently, we found miR-3180-3p performed function by downregulating FOXP4 protein expression. Furthermore, the volume and weight of nude mice tumor which expressed exosomal miR-3180-3p was significantly reduced. Conclusion: Exosomal miR-3180-3p suppresses NSCLC progression by downregulating FOXP4 expression.


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