Inferences from dysregulated long non-coding RNA-mediated competing endogenous RNAs in various chemotherapy drugs and evaluation of drug response in breast cancer
Abstract Backgroud: Differences in individual drug response, especially drug resistance, present an obstacle to the treatment of breast cancer (BRCA). Thus, the ability to predict drug response would contribute to developing novel treatment strategies. Accumulating evidence have suggested that tumor molecular profiles and drug response data provide opportunities and challenges for the discovery of new molecular characteristics and mechanisms of drug response in BRCA. Methods: In the present study, an integrated pipeline was developed to explore drug response-related long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)-mediated competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) motifs in BRCA. Results: Drug response-specific ceRNAs indicated that lncRNAs play an essential role in various drug treatments for BRCA. Several key drug-resistant and -sensitive dysregulated ceRNAs were identified in Adriamycin, Cytoxan, and Tamoxifen. The interactions in these ceRNAs showed strong correlations in BRCA. Most drug response-related dysregulated ceRNAs were only present in one kind of drug. A number of drug response-related ceRNAs presented diverse dysregulation patterns. We also extracted some key drug response-related lncRNAs, such as HCP5 and FAM182A. These lncRNAs were associated with certain cancer hallmarks and survival in BRCA. Conclusions: Ultimately, understanding the underlying lncRNA-mediated ceRNAs in drug responses will facilitate improved individual reactions to chemotherapy and overall outcomes of BRCA treatment.