scholarly journals Circ_0015756 promotes the progression of ovarian cancer by regulating miR-942-5p/CUL4B pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenhua Du ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Yu Xia

Abstract Background Ovarian cancer (OC) is the gynecologic cancer with the highest mortality. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play a vital role in the development and progression of cancer. This study aimed to explore the potential role of circ_0015756 in OC and its molecular mechanism. Methods The levels of circ_0015756, microRNA-942-5p (miR-942-5p) and Cullin 4B (CUL4B) were determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) or Western blot assay. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion were assessed by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), colony formation assay, flow cytometry and transwell assay. The levels of proliferation-related and metastasis-related proteins were measured by Western blot assay. The relationship between miR-942-5p and circ_0015756 or CUL4B was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation assay and RNA pull-down assay. Xenograft assay was used to analyze tumor growth in vivo. Results Circ_0015756 and CUL4B levels were increased, while miR-942-5p level was decreased in OC tissues and cells. Depletion of circ_0015756 suppressed proliferation, migration and invasion and promoted apoptosis in OC cells. Down-regulation of circ_0015756 hindered OC cell progression via modulating miR-942-5p. Also, up-regulation of miR-942-5p impeded OC cell development by targeting CUL4B. Mechanistically, circ_0015756 up-regulated CUL4B via sponging miR-942-5p. Moreover, circ_0015756 silencing inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Conclusion Knockdown of circ_0015756 suppressed OC progression via regulating miR-942-5p/CUL4B axis, suggesting that circ_0015756 might be a potential therapeutic target for ovarian cancer.

Author(s):  
Hairong Yao ◽  
Dantong Liu ◽  
Fangyuan Gao ◽  
Qian Li ◽  
Shikai Liu

IntroductionOvarian cancer (OC) is the malignant tumor with the highest mortality among gynecological cancers. Chemotherapy resistance is a major obstacle to OC therapy. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play crucial roles in cancer development and chemoresistance. However, the role and potential mechanism of has-circ-001567 (circ-VPS13C) in chemoresistance of OC remain unknown.Material and methodsThe levels of circ-VPS13C, miR-106b-5p and 14-3-3 zeta (YWHAZ) were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) or western blot assay. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to assess cell viability and calculate the half inhibition concentration (IC50) of cisplatin (DDP). The levels of autophagy-related markers were measured by western blot assay. Cell apoptosis and migration were evaluated by flow cytometry and transwell assay, respectively. The binding relationship between miR-106b-5p and circ-VPS13C or YWHAZ was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Xenograft assay was performed to explore the role of circ-VPS13C in vivo.ResultsCirc-VPS13C and YWHAZ were up-regulated, while miR-106b-5p was down-regulated in DDP-resistant OC tissues and cells. Knockdown of circ-VPS13C enhanced DDP sensitivity by repressing autophagy in DDP-resistant cells. Circ-VPS13C increased DDP resistance via sponging miR-106b-5p. Moreover, miR-106b-5p directly targeted YWHAZ. Up-regulation of YWHAZ alleviated the decrease in DDP resistance caused by circ-VPS13C depletion. In addition, circ-VPS13C silencing decreased DDP resistance in vivo.ConclusionsCirc-VPS13C knockdown enhanced DDP sensitivity of OC through modulation of autophagy via the miR-106b-5p/YWHAZ axis, providing a new biomarker for improving the efficacy of OC chemotherapy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanfei Liang ◽  
Kaiyi Meng ◽  
Rui Qiu

Background: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have emerged as important regulators in diverse human malignancies, including ovarian cancer (OC). This study was performed to explore the function and regulatory mechanism underlying circ_0013958 in OC progression.Methods: Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) or Western blot assay was applied to examine the expression of circ_0013958, microRNA-637 (miR-637), and Plexin B2 (PLXNB2). The target relationship between miR-637 and circ_0013958 or PLXNB2 was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay or RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) and colony formation assays were employed to detect cell viability and clonogenicity ability, respectively. Cell migration and invasion were analyzed by Transwell assay. Cell apoptosis was monitored by flow cytometry. The role of circ_0013958 in vivo was determined by xenograft tumor assay.Results: Circ_0013958 and PLXNB2 were upregulated, while miR-637 was downregulated in OC tissues and cells. Circ_0013958 acted as a sponge for miR-637 to regulate the expression of PLXNB2 in OC cells. The repression effects of circ_0013958 knockdown on cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis in OC cells were partly attenuated by the miR-637 inhibitor. And miR-637 targeted PLXNB2 to suppress OC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Moreover, circ_0013958 silencing blocked OC tumor growth in vivo.Conclusion: Circ_0013958 knockdown impeded OC development through modulating the miR-637/PLXNB2 axis, highlighting a therapeutic target for OC.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huapeng Guan ◽  
Hao Xu ◽  
Jinshui Chen ◽  
Weishan Wu ◽  
Dongfeng Chen ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Osteosarcoma (OS) is a common type of bone malignancy that often occurs in children and adolescents. Chemoresistance is a huge barrier to cancer therapy. This study aimed to investigate the role and potential mechanism of circ_0001721 in doxorubicin (DXR) resistance and OS development. Methods The levels of circ_0001721, miR-758 and transcription factor 4 (TCF4) were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction or western blot assay. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to calculate the half inhibition concentration (IC50) of DXR and assess cell viability. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated by transwell assay. Cell apoptosis was monitored by flow cytometry. The levels of multidrug resistance-related and Wnt/β-catenin pathway-related proteins were measured by western blot assay. The interaction among circ_0001721, miR-758 and TCF4 were confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation assay or RNA pull-down assay. The xenograft model was established to analyze tumor growth in vivo. Results Circ_0001721 and TCF4 were upregulated, whereas miR-758 was down-regulated in DXR-resistant OS tissues and cells. Circ_0001721 silence reduced DXR resistance of KHOS/DXR and MG63/DXR cells. Circ_0001721 regulated DXR resistance via sponging miR-758. Moreover, miR-758 modulated DXR resistance by targeting TCF4. Besides, circ_0001721 knockdown inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Conclusion Circ_0001721 potentiated DXR resistance and facilitated the progression of OS by regulating miR-758/TCF4 axis, which provides promising therapeutic targets for OS treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruirui Zhang ◽  
Huanyu Zhao ◽  
Hongmei Yuan ◽  
Jian Wu ◽  
Haiyan Liu ◽  
...  

Background: Chemoresistance is a major barrier to the treatment of human cancers. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are implicated in drug resistance in cancers, including gastric cancer (GC). In this study, we aimed to explore the functions of circRNA Armadillo Repeat gene deleted in Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome (circARVCF) in cisplatin (DDP) resistance in GC.Methods: The expression of circARVCF, microRNA-1205 (miR-1205) and fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), western blot assay or immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and colony formation assay were performed to evaluate DDP resistance and cell colony formation ability. Transwell assay was conducted to assess cell migration and invasion. Flow cytometry analysis was done to analyze cell apoptosis. Dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were manipulated to analyze the relationships of circARVCF, miR-1205 and FGFR1. Murine xenograft model was constructed to explore DDP resistance in vivo.Results: CircARVCF level was increased in DDP-resistant GC tissues and cells. CircARVCF silencing inhibited DDP resistance, colony formation and metastasis and induced apoptosis in DDP-resistant GC cells. CircARVCF directly interacted with miR-1205 and miR-1205 inhibition reversed circARVCF silencing-mediated effect on DDP resistance in DDP-resistant GC cells. FGFR1 served as the target gene of miR-1205. MiR-1205 overexpression restrained the resistance of DDP-resistant GC cells to DDP, but FGFR1 elevation abated the effect. In addition, circARVCF knockdown repressed DDP resistance in vivo.Conclusion: CircARVCF enhanced DDP resistance in GC by elevating FGFR1 through sponging miR-1205.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanhong Lin ◽  
Shenyu Wang ◽  
Xinyu Zhang ◽  
Dan Wang

Abstract Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs) can regulate gene expression in different malignancies. However, the biological functions of circRNA polo-like kinase-1 (circPLK1) in the tumorigenesis of breast cancer (BC) and its potential mechanisms have not been well elucidated yet. Methods The expression levels of circPLK1, microRNA-4500 (miR-4500), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) or western blot. Cell viability, cell cycle distribution, cell migration and invasion were determined by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, flow cytometry and transwell assay, respectively. Western blot assay was used to analyze the protein levels of cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4 and CDK-6. The relationship between miR-4500 and circPLK1 or IGF1 was predicted by starBase v3.0 and verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA pull-down assay. The mice xenograft model was established to investigate the roles of circPLK1 in vivo. Results CircPLK1 and IGF1 were upregulated and miR-4500 was downregulated in BC tissues and cells. Interference of circPLK1 inhibited BC cell growth, migration and invasion, which was reversed by overexpression of IGF1. Moreover, circPLK1 could directly bind to miR-4500 and IGF1 was verified as a direct target of miR-4500. Furthermore, IGF1 overexpression abated the inhibitory effects of miR-4500 upregulation on proliferation, migration and invasion of BC cells. Mechanically, circPLK1 was a sponge of miR-4500 to regulate IGF1 expression in BC cells. Besides, circPLK1 knockdown suppressed tumor growth via upregulating miR-4500 and downregulating IGF1. Conclusions CircPLK1 silence inhibited BC cell growth, migration and invasion by regulating miR-4500/IGF1 axis, suggesting circPLK1/miR-4500/IGF axis might be a potential therapeutic target.


Author(s):  
Xia Zhao ◽  
Weilei Dong ◽  
Guifang Luo ◽  
Jing Xie ◽  
Jie Liu ◽  
...  

Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a novel type of endogenous non-coding RNAs, have been identified as critical regulators in human carcinogenesis. Here, we investigated the precise actions of hsa_circ_0009035 in the progression and radioresistance of cervical cancer (CC). The levels of hsa_circ_0009035, microRNA (miR)-889-3p and homeobox B7 (HOXB7) were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) or western blot. Ribonuclease R (RNase R) and Actinomycin D assays were used to assess the stability of hsa_circ_0009035. Cell proliferation, cell cycle progression, apoptosis, migration and invasion were gauged by the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), flow cytometry and transwell assays, respectively. Cell colony formation and survival were determined by the colony formation assay. Targeted correlations among hsa_circ_0009035, miR-889-3p and HOXB7 were examined by the dual-luciferase reporter, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) or RNA pull-down assay. Animal studies were performed to evaluate the impact of hsa_circ_0009035 on tumor growth. We found that hsa_circ_0009035 was highly expressed in CC tissues and cells, and it was associated with the radioresistance of CC patients. Moreover, the silencing of hsa_circ_0009035 inhibited CC cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and enhanced apoptosis and radiosensitivity in vitro and weakened tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, hsa_circ_0009035 directly targeted miR-889-3p by binding to miR-889-3p, and hsa_circ_0009035 modulated HOXB7 expression through miR-889-3p. HOXB7 was a functional target of miR-889-3p in regulating CC progression and radioresistance in vitro, and hsa_circ_0009035 modulated CC progression and radioresistance in vitro by miR-889-3p. Our current study first identified hsa_circ_0009035 as an important regulation of CC progression and radioresistance at least in part through targeting the miR-889-3p/HOXB7 axis, highlighting its significance as a potential therapeutic target for CC treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 362-374
Author(s):  
Xiangli Lei ◽  
Meiling Yang ◽  
Zhifang Xiao ◽  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Shuai Tan

Abstract Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a common urological malignancy. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been confirmed to play an important regulatory role in various cancers. This study aimed to investigate the role and potential mechanism of circTLK1 (hsa_circ_0004442) in RCC. The levels of circTLK1, Cbl proto-oncogene (CBL), and microRNA-495-3p (miR-495-3p) were detected by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction or western blot. Cell proliferation, cycle arrest and apoptosis, migration, and invasion were assessed by colony formation, flow cytometry, scratch, and transwell assays. The levels of E-cadherin and Vimentin were measured by western blot. The targeting relationship between miR-495-3p and miR-495-3p or CBL was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Tumor growth in vivo was evaluated by xenograft assay. The results found that circTLK1 and CBL were up-regulated in RCC tissues and cells. Silencing of circTLK1 or CBL inhibited proliferation and metastasis and accelerated apoptosis in RCC cells. In addition, circTLK1 directly bound to miR-495-3p, and CBL was the target of miR-495-3p. circTLK1 sponged miR-495-3p to increase CBL expression. Moreover, knockdown of circTLK1 suppressed tumor growth in vivo. In conclusion, down-regulation of circTLK1 restrained proliferation and metastasis and promoted apoptosis in RCC cells by modulating miR-495-3p/CBL axis.


Open Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1415-1427
Author(s):  
Hui Chen ◽  
Chen Wu ◽  
Liang Luo ◽  
Yuan Wang ◽  
Fangxing Peng

Abstract Background Circular RNAs have been identified as crucial players in the initiation and progression of cancers, including colorectal cancer (CRC). The Has_circ_0000467 (circ_0000467) expression has been found to be upregulated in CRC, but its function and mechanism remain unclear. Methods The expression levels of circ_0000467, microRNA-4766-5p (miR-4766-5p), and Krueppel-like factor 12 (KLF12) were examined using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Cell proliferation was analyzed by cell counting kit-8 assay and colony formation assay. The apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry. Transwell migration and invasion assays were applied to evaluate cell metastatic ability. Angiogenesis was detected using tube formation assay. All protein expressions were quantified by western blot assay. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to analyze intergenic binding. Xenograft models were constructed for the experiment of circ_0000467 in vivo. Results The expression of circ_0000467 was upregulated in CRC tissues and cells. Knockdown of circ_0000467 repressed cell proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenesis, but it induced apoptosis in CRC cells. circ_0000467 targeted miR-4766-5p and inhibited the expression of miR-4766-5p. Silencing of circ_0000467 inhibited CRC progression by upregulating miR-4766-5p. miR-4766-5p suppressed the expression of target gene KLF12 and KLF12 overexpression reversed the effects of miR-4766-5p on CRC cell behaviors. circ_0000467 positively regulated the expression of KLF12 by targeting miR-4766-5p. circ_0000467 downregulation in vivo reduced CRC tumorigenesis by regulating miR-4766-5p and KLF12. Conclusion circ_0000467 acted as an oncogene in CRC through regulating KLF12 expression by sponging miR-4766-5p. Therefore, circ_0000467 can be used as an effective target in CRC diagnosis and therapy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongli Li ◽  
Yiwei Zhang ◽  
Huiqin Song ◽  
Li Li

Abstract Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are implicated in the carcinogenesis of human cancers. However, the functional roles of circRFX3 in glioma are not elucidated. Methods Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay was performed for the levels of circRFX3, RFX3, miR-1179, miR-1229 and vasodilator stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP). Actinomycin D assay and RNase R assay were employed to analyze the characteristics of circRFX3. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and colony formation assay were conducted for cell proliferation. Transwell assay was used for cell migration and invasion. Flow cytometry analysis was adopted for cell apoptosis. RNA pull-down assay, dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were employed to analyze the interaction between miR-1179/miR-1229 and circRFX3 or VASP. Western blot assay was conducted for VASP protein level. Murine xenograft model assay was used to investigate the role of circRFX3 in vivo. Results CircRFX3 level was increased in glioma tissues and cells. Knockdown of circRFX3 suppressed glioma cell proliferation, migration and invasion and promoted apoptosis in vitro and repressed tumorigenesis of glioma in vivo. MiR-1179 and miR-1229 were identified to be the targets of circRFX3. MiR-1179 or miR-1229 inhibition reversed the impacts of circRFX3 knockdown on glioma cell malignant behaviors. Additionally, VASP was demonstrated to be the target gene of miR-1179 and miR-1229, and VASP overexpression abolished the effect of circRFX3 knockdown on glioma cell progression. Conclusion CircRFX3 served as a tumor promoter in glioma via modulating miR-1179/miR-1229-VASP axis, which might provide a novel target for glioma therapy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 482-494
Author(s):  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Yingfa Feng ◽  
Jiangang Feng ◽  
Jinming Zhang ◽  
Lili Huang

Abstract Background Circular RNAs play crucial roles in tumor occurrence and progression. This research aimed to explore the role and potential mechanism of hsa_circ_0013359 (circ_0013359) in melanoma. Methods The levels of circ_0013359, microRNA-136-5p (miR-136-5p), and member RAS oncogene family (RAB9A) in melanoma tissues and cells were detected using quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction or western blot. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle, cell migration, and invasion were evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide assay, colony formation assay, flow cytometry, and transwell assay. Glycolysis was determined by detecting glucose consumption, lactate production, and extracellular acidification rate. The levels of hexokinase 2 and lactate dehydrogenase A were examined by western blot. The targeting relationship between miR-136-5p and circ_0013359 or RAB9A was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Xenograft experiments were used to analyze tumor growth in vivo. Results Circ_0013359 and RAB9A levels were increased, while the miR-136-5p level was reduced in melanoma tissues and cells. Circ_0013359 knockdown inhibited proliferation, migration, invasion, and glycolysis and promoted apoptosis and cycle arrest in A875 and SK-MEL-1 cells. Circ_0013359 sponged miR-136-5p to regulate melanoma progression. In addition, miR-136-5p suppressed melanoma progression by targeting RAB9A. Besides, circ_0013359 silencing inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Conclusion Depletion of circ_0013359 hindered melanoma progression by regulating miR-136-5p/RAB9A axis.


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