scholarly journals miR-17-5p promotes the invasion and migration of colorectal cancer by regulating HSPB2

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei fang Yu ◽  
Jia Wang ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
Mingda Xuan ◽  
Shuangshuang Han ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: MicroRNA (miRNA) can affect tumor progression by regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis and metastasis. After miRNA microarray chip analysis of colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues and adjacent normal tissues, a significant upregulation of miR-17-5p expression was found in CRC tissues. However, the underlying mechanism of miR-17-5p in CRC is still unclear.Methods: The levels of miR-17-5p in 47 paired CRC and adjacent normal tissue samples were determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). CCK-8, colony formation, flow cytometry and transwell assays were used to explore the biological effects of miR-17-5p on CRC cells. In addition, the transcriptome sequencing and miRNA target prediction software were employed to identify targets of miR-17-5p. Luciferase reporter detection was used to demonstrate the direct binding of target genes by miR-17-5p. The rescue experiment was conducted to investigate the biological function of target genes and regulatory mechanism of miR-17-5p on target genes.Results: The expression of miR-17-5p was significantly higher in CRC tissues than in adjacent normal tissues. In CRC group, the expression of miR-17-5p in cancer tissues with lymph node metastasis was higher compared with those without lymph node metastasis. Overexpression of miR-17-5p inhibited CRC cell apoptosis, as well as promoting proliferation, migration and invasion. We hypothesized that HSPB2 might be a target gene of miR-17-5p and validated for the first time that miR-17-5p binds directly to the 3’-UTR of HSPB2. In the rescue experiment, the tumor suppressive effect of HSPB2 was detected and miR-17-5p could promote cell proliferation, migration and invasion by targeting HSPB2.Conclusion: MiR-17-5p promotes invasion and migration by inhibiting HSPB2 in CRC, thereby implicating its potential as a novel diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for CRC.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei fang Yu ◽  
Jia Wang ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
Mingda Xuan ◽  
Shuangshuang Han ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: MicroRNA (miRNA) can affect tumor progression by regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis and metastasis. After miRNA microarray chip analysis of colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues and adjacent normal tissues, a significant upregulation of miR-17-5p expression was found in CRC tissues. However, the underlying mechanism of miR-17-5p in CRC is still unclear.Methods: The levels of miR-17-5p in 47 paired CRC and adjacent normal tissue samples were determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). CCK-8, colony formation, flow cytometry and transwell assays were used to explore the biological effects of miR-17-5p on CRC cells. In addition, the transcriptome sequencing and miRNA target prediction software were employed to identify targets of miR-17-5p. Luciferase reporter detection was used to demonstrate the direct binding of target genes by miR-17-5p. The rescue experiment was conducted to investigate the biological function of target genes and regulatory mechanism of miR-17-5p on target genes.Results: The expression of miR-17-5p was significantly higher in CRC tissues than in adjacent normal tissues. In CRC group, the expression of miR-17-5p in cancer tissues with lymph node metastasis was higher compared with those without lymph node metastasis. Overexpression of miR-17-5p inhibited CRC cell apoptosis, as well as promoting proliferation, migration and invasion. We hypothesized that HSPB2 might be a target gene of miR-17-5p and validated for the first time that miR-17-5p binds directly to the 3’-UTR of HSPB2. In the rescue experiment, the tumor suppressive effect of HSPB2 was detected and miR-17-5p could promote cell proliferation, migration and invasion by targeting HSPB2.Conclusion: MiR-17-5p promotes invasion and migration by inhibiting HSPB2 in CRC, thereby implicating its potential as a novel diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for CRC.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weifang Yu ◽  
Jia Wang ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
Mingda Xuan ◽  
Shuangshuang Han ◽  
...  

Abstract MicroRNA (miRNA) can affect tumor progression by regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis and metastasis. A significant upregulation of miR-17-5p expression was found in colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues by miRNA microarray chip analysis. However, the underlying mechanism of miR-17-5p in CRC is still unclear. The mRNA expression of miR-17-5p was significantly higher in CRC tissues than in adjacent normal tissues. In CRC group, the expression of miR-17-5p in cancer tissues with lymph node metastasis was higher compared with those without lymph node metastasis. The biological function of miR-17-5p was demonstrated through CCK-8, colony formation, flow cytometry and transwell assays. Overexpression of miR-17-5p inhibited CRC cell apoptosis, as well as promoting proliferation, migration and invasion. Transcriptome sequencing and miRNA target prediction software suggested that HSPB2 might be a target gene of miR-17-5p and luciferase reporter detection validated for the first time that miR-17-5p binds directly to the 3'-UTR of HSPB2. In the rescue experiment, the tumor suppressive effect of HSPB2 was detected and miR-17-5p could promote cell proliferation, migration and invasion by targeting HSPB2. Taken together, miR-17-5p promotes invasion and migration by inhibiting HSPB2 in CRC, thereby implicating its potential as a novel diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for CRC.


BMC Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Li ◽  
Shuai Zhang ◽  
Hao Li ◽  
Haiyan Chou

Abstract Background Overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) has been linked to tumor progression in many types of cancer. The role of FGFR3 in melanoma remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to uncover the role of FGFR3 in the growth and metastasis of melanoma. Methods FGFR3 knockdown and overexpression strategies were employed to investigate the effects of FGFR3 on colony formation, cell apoptosis, proliferation, migration, and in vitro invasion, along with the growth and metastasis of melanoma in a xenografts mouse model. The protein expression levels of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), protein kinase B (AKT), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers were determined by Western blot analysis. Results The mRNA expression of FGFR3 was higher in melanoma tissues than normal healthy tissues. FGFR3 expression in cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) tissues was positively correlated with the Breslow thickness and lymph node metastasis. In A357 cells, knockdown of the FGFR3 gene decreased the colony formation ability, cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, but increased the caspase 3 activity and the apoptosis rate; overexpression of FGFR3 increased the colony formation ability, cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, but decreased the caspase 3 activity and apoptosis rates. FGFR3 knockdown also upregulated E-cadherin, downregulated N-cadherin and vimentin, and decreased the phosphorylation levels of ERK, AKT, and EGFR. In the MCC xenografts mice, knockdown of FGFR3 decreased tumor growth and metastasis. Conclusions FGFR3, which is highly expressed in CMM tissues, is correlated with increased Breslow thickness and lymph node metastasis. FGFR3 promotes melanoma growth, metastasis, and EMT behaviors, likely by affecting the phosphorylation levels of ERK, AKT, and EGFR.


2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e23006-e23006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yintao Li ◽  
Jinming Yu

e23006 Background: Tubulin Polymerization Promoting Protein Family Member 3, TPPP3, a member of the TPPP protein family, has been reported to play important roles in initiation and progression of human cancers, such as lung cancer. However, the expression and underlying function of TPPP3 in colorectal cancer (CRC) have not yet been fully clarified. Methods: In this study, the mRNA and protein levels of TPPP3 in 96 clinical CRC specimens were determined by RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. The relation between TPPP3 expression and clinicopathologic characteristics and overall survival (OS) were evaluated. TPPP3 was stably knockdowned by shRNA. In addition, CCK-8、Colony formation、Flow cytometric、Transwell and Angiogenesis assay were to examine the biological function of TPPP3 in CRC cells in vitro. Results: We show that TPPP3 was significantly increased in CRC tissues and associated with aggressive factors and poor patient survival. Further experiments showed that knockdown of TPPP3 inhibited cell proliferation, migration and invasion and induced cell apoptosis in vitro. In addition, TPPP3 silencing resulted in a decrease of angiogenesis and S phase fraction. And TPPP3 significantly affected the invasion and migration of CRC cells via the expression of MMP-9, Rac-1 and E-cadherin. Conclusions: Our results suggested that TPPP3 played an important role in CRC progress and might serve as novel therapeutic targets for CRC treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Li ◽  
Rubing Mo ◽  
Linmei Zheng

Abstract Objective Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancy in the world. The oncogenesis of colorectal cancer is still not fully elucidated. It was reported that microRNA-490-3p (miR-490-3p) was closely related to the regulation of cancers. However, if miR-490-3p could also affect colorectal cancer and the specific mechanism remains unclear. Methods qRT-PCR was conducted to examine the expression of miR-490-3p. DIANA, miRDB, and TargetScan databases were used to identify target genes. LOVO and SW480 cells were transfected by miR-490-3p mimics and inhibitors. Transwell assay was used to measure cell invasion and migration. Cisplatin and fluorouracil were administered to investigate chemotherapy resistance. Western blot was used to measure TNKS2 protein expression. Binding sites were verified using the double luciferase assay. Results miR-490-3p expression was low in the colorectal cancer cells. The level of miR-490-3p was negatively correlated with cell migration and invasion of cancer cells. miR-490-3p could bind to TNKS2 mRNA 3′UTR directly. miR-490-3p can suppress cell viability and resistance to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer cells through targeting TNKS2. Conclusions miR-490-3p could affect colorectal cancer by targeting TNKS2. This study may provide a potential therapeutic target for colorectal cancer.


2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yantian Fang ◽  
Bo Sun ◽  
Jianbin Xiang ◽  
Zongyou Chen

Background/Aims: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and microRNAs play a crucial role in CRC biology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the exact functions and potential mechanisms of action of miR-301a in CRC. Methods: Quantitative real-time PCR was conducted to assess the expression of miR-301a. Cell proliferation was detected using MTT and colony formation assay, and cell invasion and migration were evaluated using Transwell assay. Luciferase reporter assay was used to identify the direct regulation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 6 (SOCS6) by miR-301a. Results: We first confirmed the upregulation of miR-301a in CRC tissues and cell lines. Gain-of-function and loss-of-function studies in the human CRC cell lines, SW480 and SW620, showed that miR-301a acts as an oncogene by increasing cell proliferation, migration and invasion as well as tumor growth. Furthermore, SOCS6 was identified as a target gene of miR-301a. Reintroduction of SOCS6 partially abrogated miR-301a-induced cell proliferation, migration and invasion. Conclusion: These data suggest that miR-301a promotes CRC progression by directly downregulating SOCS6 expression, and miR-301a may represent a novel biomarker for the prevention and treatment of CRC.


2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 905-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shidong Hu ◽  
Zilong Hu ◽  
Songyan Li ◽  
Changzheng He ◽  
Youjun Wu ◽  
...  

Objective To investigate CUE domain containing 2 ( CUEDC2) expression in colorectal cancer with different invasion and migration abilities. Methods Fresh colon cancer tissues, obtained from patients with or without lymph node metastasis who were treated at the Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, and SW620 and HT29 colorectal cancer cell lines, were analysed for CUEDC2 expression. Results Real-time polymerase chain reaction showed significantly higher CUEDC2 mRNA levels in colon cancer tissue from patients with ( n = 8) versus without ( n = 8) lymph node metastasis, and in SW620 versus HT29 cells. Western blots revealed significantly higher CUEDC2 protein levels in colon cancer tissues from patients with versus without lymph node metastasis, and in SW620 versus HT29 cells. Colorectal cancer tissues from patients with lymph node metastasis showed more intense immunohistochemical staining and moderate staining of cell nuclei and cytoplasm versus less intense/weak staining in tissues from patients without lymph node metastasis. Conclusions CUEDC2 is highly expressed in colorectal cancer tissues and colorectal cancer cell lines with high invasion and migration ability. CUEDC2 may be involved in promoting invasion and metastasis in colorectal cancer.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14029-e14029
Author(s):  
Yuji Toiyama ◽  
Hiromi Yasuda ◽  
Susumu Saigusa ◽  
Yoshinaga Okugawa ◽  
Koji Tanaka ◽  
...  

e14029 Background: Slug plays a critical role in regulating the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) by down-regulation of epithelial markers and up-regulation of mesenchymal markers. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the clinical significance of Slug and Vimentin expression in colorectal cancer (CRC) and to perform in vitro characterization of Slug’s function. Methods: At first, the biological role of Slug in CRC was assessed by RNA interference in CRC cell lines to assess tumor progression, invasion and migration. We next analyzed Slug and Vimentin expression in surgical tissue specimens from 181 CRC patients by quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. Results: Knockdown of Slug in siRNA knockdown studies resulted in induction of EMT markers, inhibited cancer cell proliferation, invasion and migration abilities. Slug and Vimentin expression in cancer tissues was significantly higher in patients with high T stage, lymph node involvement, liver metastasis and advanced TNM stage. We also observed a significant correlation between Slug and Vimentin expression in CRC (rho = 0.467). Increased Slug and Vimentin expression were significantly associated with poor prognosis in Stage I-IV (p<0.0001, p=0.0005, log-rank test) and Stage II (p= 0.04, p=0.012, log-rank test) Furthermore, increased Slug expression was an independent predictive marker of lymph node metastasis (p=0.012) and prognostic factor (p= 0.025). Conclusions: Our data demonstrate that evaluation of Slug and Vimentin could be valuable in the identification of patients with lymph node metastasis or poor prognosis in CRC.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 6260
Author(s):  
Hyun-Jung Lee ◽  
Seung Mook Lim ◽  
Hee Yeon Jang ◽  
Young Ran Kim ◽  
Joon-Seok Hong ◽  
...  

Preterm labor (PTL) is one of the obstetric complications, and is known to be associated with abnormal maternal inflammatory response and intrauterine inflammation and/or infection. However, the expression of specific miRNAs associated with PTL is not clear. In this study, we performed combination analysis of miRNA array and gene array, and then selected one miRNA (miR-373-3p) and its putative target genes (CD44 and RDX) that exhibited large expression differences in term and PTL placentas with or without inflammation. Using qRT-PCR and luciferase assays, we confirmed that miR-373-3p directly targeted CD44 and RDX. Overexpression of miR-373-3p reduced the migration and invasion of trophoblast cells, while inhibition of miR-373-3p restored the migration and invasion abilities of trophoblast cells. Finally, we validated the expression of miR-373-3p and its target genes in clinical patients’ blood. miR-373-3p was increased in PTL patients’ blood, and was the most expressed in PTL patients’ blood with inflammation. In addition, by targeting the miR-373-3p, CD44 and RDX was decreased in PTL patients’ blood, and their expression were the lowest in PTL patients’ blood with inflammation. Taken together, these findings suggest that miR-373-3p and its target genes can be potential biomarkers for diagnosis of PTL.


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