Objective:To investigate the effect of exosomes secreted by decidual macrophages on trophoblast cells and their molecular mechanism.Methods:The decidual tissues of patients with preeclampsia(PE)and normal-term pregnan...Objective:To investigate the effect of exosomes secreted by decidual macrophages on trophoblast cells and their molecular mechanism.Methods:The decidual tissues of patients with preeclampsia(PE)and normal-term pregnant women were collected.Macrophages were obtained by the density gradient method and then flow cell sorting,then the exosomes were extracted.The structure of the exosomes was observed by transmission electron microscope.The expression of CD63,a marker protein of the exocrine body,was detected by western blot,and the exosomes were identified.CCK-8 was used to detect the effect of exosomes on trophoblast cell viability.Transwell migration experiment was used to detect the influence on migration ability.The expression of miR-146a-5p in exosomes was detected by qPCR.The effect of exosomes on the expression of HIF1αprotein in trophoblasts was detected by western blot and detection of the binding site between miR-146a-5p and HIF1αby double luciferase reporter gene was conducted.Results:The exosomes of macrophages present a"cake"structure with a middle depression about 30-130 nm in diameter,and CD63 is highly expressed,which conforms to the characteristics of exosomes.Compared with the normal group,the exosomes of decidual macrophages in the PE group inhibited the activity and migration of trophoblast cells(P<0.001).The expression of miR-146a-5p in the exosomes of decidual macrophages in the PE decreased significantly,and after exosomes of PE decidual macrophages treating trophoblast cells,the protein expression of HIF1αin trophoblast cells was significantly increased.There are targeted binding sites between miR-146a-5p and HIF1α.Conclusion:PE decidual macrophage exosomes can inhibit the viability and migration of trophoblast cells,which may be related to the decreased expression of miR-146a-5p in exosomes,thus promoting HIF1αprotein expression of trophoblast cells.展开更多
BACKGROUND Intervertebral disc degeneration(IDD)is a main contributor to low back pain.Oxidative stress,which is highly associated with the progression of IDD,increases senescence of nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchym...BACKGROUND Intervertebral disc degeneration(IDD)is a main contributor to low back pain.Oxidative stress,which is highly associated with the progression of IDD,increases senescence of nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells(NPMSCs)and weakens the differentiation ability of NPMSCs in degenerated intervertebral discs(IVDs).Quercetin(Que)has been demonstrated to reduce oxidative stress in diverse degenerative diseases.AIM To investigate the role of Que in oxidative stress-induced NPMSC damage and to elucidate the underlying mechanism.METHODS In vitro,NPMSCs were isolated from rat tails.Senescence-associatedβ-galactosidase(SA-β-Gal)staining,cell cycle,reactive oxygen species(ROS),realtime quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),immunofluorescence,and western blot analyses were used to evaluated the protective effects of Que.Meanwhile the relationship between miR-34a-5p and Sirtuins 1(SIRT1)was evaluated by dual-luciferase reporter assay.To explore whether Que modulates tert-butyl hydroperoxide(TBHP)-induced senescence of NPMSCs via the miR-34a-5p/SIRT1 pathway,we used adenovirus vectors to overexpress and downregulate the expression of miR-34a-5p and used SIRT1 siRNA to knockdown SIRT1 expression.In vivo,a puncture-induced rat IDD model was constructed,and X rays and histological analysis were used to assess whether Que could alleviate IDD in vivo.RESULTS We found that TBHP can cause NPMSCs senescence changes,such as reduced cell proliferation ability,increased SA-β-Gal activity,cell cycle arrest,the accumulation of ROS,and increased expression of senescence-related proteins.While abovementioned senescence indicators were significantly alleviated by Que treatment.Que decreased the expression levels of senescence-related proteins(p16,p21,and p53)and senescence-associated secreted phenotype(SASP),including IL-1β,IL-6,and MMP-13,and it increased the expression of SIRT1.In addition,the protective effects of Que on cell senescence were partially reversed by miR-34a-5p overexpression and SIRT1 knockdown.In vivo,X-ray,and histological analyses indicated that Que alleviated IDD in a punctureinduced rat model.CONCLUSION In summary,the present study provides evidence that Que reduces oxidative stress-induced senescence of NPMSCs via the miR-34a/SIRT1 signaling pathway,suggesting that Que may be a potential agent for the treatment of IDD.展开更多
[Objectives]To observe the effects of Cigu Xiaozhi Formula on miR-378a-3p expression and Hh signaling pathway in TGF-β1 induced and activated LX2 cells.[Methods]Cells were divided into control group,induction group,d...[Objectives]To observe the effects of Cigu Xiaozhi Formula on miR-378a-3p expression and Hh signaling pathway in TGF-β1 induced and activated LX2 cells.[Methods]Cells were divided into control group,induction group,drug-containing serum group,miR-378a-3p inhibitor group,and miR inhibitor NC group.CCK-8 method was used to detect the cell viability of each group,and flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis rate of each group.RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of miR-378a-3p in each group s cells,and RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,andα-SMA in each group s cells.[Results]Compared with the control group,the cell viability and expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,andα-SMA mRNA and protein in induction group increased(P<0.01),while the expression of miR-378a-3p decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the induction group,the cell viability and expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,α-SMA mRNA andα-SMA and Gli2 protein decreased in drug-containing serum group(P<0.05),while cell apoptosis rate and miR-378a-3p expression increased(P<0.01).In miR-378a-3p inhibitor group,cell viability and the expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,α-SMA mRNA and Gli1,Gli2,α-SMA protein increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the apoptosis rate and miR-378a-3p expression decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).[Conclusions]Cigu Xiaozhi Formula containing serum can upregulate miR-378a-3p expression and downregulate the expression of Gli2 andα-SMA in TGF-β1 induced LX2 cells,thereby inhibiting the activation of LX2 cells and exerting the effects of anti liver fibrosis.展开更多
A tumor suppressor gene, CADM1, encoding an immunoglobulin superfamily cell adhesion molecule, is inactivated in various cancers, including non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although promoter methylation is one of t...A tumor suppressor gene, CADM1, encoding an immunoglobulin superfamily cell adhesion molecule, is inactivated in various cancers, including non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although promoter methylation is one of the mechanisms to suppress CADM1 expression, about half of tumors lacking CADM1 expression do not show methylation of the gene promoter. We herein investigated the possible involvement of microRNA (miRNA) in the down-regulation of CADM1. Using computational algorithms, miR-214 and miR-375 were identified as candidate miRNAs targeting CADM1. A luciferase reporter assay demonstrated that miR-214 and miR-375 repressed the promoter activity through 3’-UTR of CADM1. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis demonstrated that miR-214 and miR-375 was highly expressed in 21 (62%) and 17 cases (50%) of 34 primary NSCLCs. Notably, increased expression of miR-214 was preferentially observed in tumors with advanced pathological stages and in those lacking CADM1 expression but were not associated with the promoter methylation, suggesting that miR-214-mediated silencing would be another mechanism to suppress CADM1 expression. On the other hand, introduction of miR-214 or miR-375 into NSCLC cells decreased CADM1 protein expression. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-214 enhanced anchorage-independent growth of NSCLC cells, A549, whereas transfection of miRNA inhibitor, miR-214 or miR-375, significantly suppressed the in vitro wound healing activity of HCC827 cells. These findings suggest that overexpression of miR-214 and miR-375 could participate in the malignant features of NSCLC through down-regulating CADM1 and would provide a potential target for the treatment of a subset of NSCLC.展开更多
Objective: he effect of M3 receptor antagonist 4-DAMP (4-diphenylacetoxy-N-methylpiperidine-methiodide) on the proliferation of melanoma were explored, and the development prospect and significance of M3 receptor anta...Objective: he effect of M3 receptor antagonist 4-DAMP (4-diphenylacetoxy-N-methylpiperidine-methiodide) on the proliferation of melanoma were explored, and the development prospect and significance of M3 receptor antagonist in the field of anti-tumor were discussed. Methods: The viability of tumor cells was detected by MTT (3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide) colorimetry. The optimal concentration of 4-DAMP was screened and the effect of the drug was confirmed by EdU (5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine) fluorescence staining. Adult male BALB/c nude mice were divided into control group, 5-Fu (5-Fluorouracil, 5-Fluorouracil, 20 mg/kg/d) group and 4-DAMP (2 mg/kg/d) group to establishtumor-bearing model in vivo. The tumor volume curve was calculated and plotted. Mice were killed after 21 days of continuous administration. Strip the tumor, take pictures and meatured the weighs, and calculate the inhibition rate. [1]The spleen was weighed and the spleen index was culculated. H & E staining was used to observe the pathological changes of tumor sections. The gene expression of M3R、MIA (Melanoma inhibitory activity, MIA)、SP-1 (Transcription factor Sp1, SP-1) and Lnc-SPRY4-IT1 (SPRY4 Intronic Transcript 1,Lnc-SPRY4-IT1) in A375 cell line was detected by real-time quantitative PCR (quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction, qRT-PCR). The protein level of ERK1/2 (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2,ERK1/2) was detected by Western Blot. Results: 4-DAMP could significantly inhibit the activity of A375 cell line (P < 0.01), and EdU staining demonstrated that 4-DAMP inhibited the growth of A375 cell line. The results of animal experiments showed that compared with the control group, the volume and mass of tumor in 5-Fu group and 4-DAMP group were significantly reduced (P < 0.05) and H & E staining showed that the intercellular space became larger, connective tissue increased, and tumor growth was obstructed. Compared with the control group, the tumor inhibition rate of 4-DAMP group was 72.01% (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in body mass and spleen index. Compared with the control group, the expression of MIA, SP-1 and LncRNA-SPRY4-IT1 was decreased by 4-DAMP or si-M3R transfection. Compared with the control group, the expression of ERK1/2 was decreased by 4-DAMP or si-M3R transfection. Conclusions: These results suggest that M3 receptor antagonist 4-DAMP can inhibit the proliferation of melanoma and reduce the expression of mRNA of MIA, SP-1 and LncRNA-SPRY4-IT1 and the protein level of ERK1/2 in A375 tumor cells.展开更多
Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with the fastest increase in morbidity and mortality and the greatest threat to people’s health and life.Worldwide,lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men an...Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with the fastest increase in morbidity and mortality and the greatest threat to people’s health and life.Worldwide,lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women[1].Lung cancer is divided into two major groups,small cell lung cancer(SCLC)and non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)[2].SCLC accounts for approximately 20%of lung cancers.It has a high degree of malignancy and early metastasis,and is sensitive to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.The initial remission rate is high,but it is prone to secondary drug resistance and relapse.Chemotherapy is the mainstay.NSCLC includes three major histological subtypes,lung squamous cell carcinoma(SCC),lung adenocarcinoma(ADC),and large cell lung cancer(LCLC),accounting for approximately 80%of lung cancers.Cell division is slower,and the diffusion shift is relatively late[3].Nevertheless,while current research on the biological characteristics of different histological subtypes of NSCLC is expanding,its basic molecular mechanism is not yet clear.For example,smoking is more risky for SCC than ADC[4].Micro-RNA is an endogenous small RNA with a length of approximately 19–25 nucleotides.As a short non-coding RNA,its main function is to regulate the expression level of mRNA.miRNAs can be used as proto-oncogenes or tumor suppressors,and participate in various processes including proliferation,apoptosis,metabolism,and differentiation of cells through targeted binding to different transcripts[5].miRNAs are expressed in specific tissue and developmental stages under normal physiological conditions,but abnormal expression of miRNAs can lead to a series of pathological states,such as tumorigenesis and metastasis[6–7].miRNA regulates the function of tumor cells by regulating the expression of functional proteins.For example,miR-206 promotes breast cancer proliferation by inhibiting estrogen receptor alpha(ERα)while miR-34a downregulates E2 factor transcription factor 2(E2F2)expression to regulate the cell cycle and apoptosis[8–9].CIP2A,as an oncogenic protein during the malignant transformation and progression of cancer cells,has been shown to have a certain relationship with the efficacy of many drugs in cancer treatment.Oncoprotein CIP2A,also known as KIAA1524 or P90,was named in 2007 and is a cancerous inhibitor of PP2A due to its effect on cancer cells.The stability of PP2A and MYC is controlled to form a"carcinogenic connection"[10].In this study,we found that miR-375 regulated the expression of downstream protein kinase B(AKT),MYC,p-AKT and other related proteins through the CIP2A/PP2A signaling pathway,inhibiting the cancer phenotype of lung cancer,and affecting cell invasion,proliferation,apoptosis,and the cell morphology process.We found that the CIP2A gene is a direct binding target of miR-375.Thus,it has become a topic of great interest to explore whether and how miR-375 regulates ADC cells through the CIP2A signaling pathway.By up-regulating miR-375 in a lentivirus-transfected A549 cell line,we found that a series of phenotypes,including cell invasion,proliferation,and apoptosis were changed,and that CIP2A and its downstream signaling proteins were also changed.展开更多
基金Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation Project(821MS128,822MS164)Hainan Provincial People's Hospital National Natural Science Foundation Cultivation Project(530)(2021MSXM04)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the effect of exosomes secreted by decidual macrophages on trophoblast cells and their molecular mechanism.Methods:The decidual tissues of patients with preeclampsia(PE)and normal-term pregnant women were collected.Macrophages were obtained by the density gradient method and then flow cell sorting,then the exosomes were extracted.The structure of the exosomes was observed by transmission electron microscope.The expression of CD63,a marker protein of the exocrine body,was detected by western blot,and the exosomes were identified.CCK-8 was used to detect the effect of exosomes on trophoblast cell viability.Transwell migration experiment was used to detect the influence on migration ability.The expression of miR-146a-5p in exosomes was detected by qPCR.The effect of exosomes on the expression of HIF1αprotein in trophoblasts was detected by western blot and detection of the binding site between miR-146a-5p and HIF1αby double luciferase reporter gene was conducted.Results:The exosomes of macrophages present a"cake"structure with a middle depression about 30-130 nm in diameter,and CD63 is highly expressed,which conforms to the characteristics of exosomes.Compared with the normal group,the exosomes of decidual macrophages in the PE group inhibited the activity and migration of trophoblast cells(P<0.001).The expression of miR-146a-5p in the exosomes of decidual macrophages in the PE decreased significantly,and after exosomes of PE decidual macrophages treating trophoblast cells,the protein expression of HIF1αin trophoblast cells was significantly increased.There are targeted binding sites between miR-146a-5p and HIF1α.Conclusion:PE decidual macrophage exosomes can inhibit the viability and migration of trophoblast cells,which may be related to the decreased expression of miR-146a-5p in exosomes,thus promoting HIF1αprotein expression of trophoblast cells.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82172462,No.81972136the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Plan Project of Jiangsu Province,No.YB2020085Cross Cooperation Project of Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital,No.SBJC21014.
文摘BACKGROUND Intervertebral disc degeneration(IDD)is a main contributor to low back pain.Oxidative stress,which is highly associated with the progression of IDD,increases senescence of nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells(NPMSCs)and weakens the differentiation ability of NPMSCs in degenerated intervertebral discs(IVDs).Quercetin(Que)has been demonstrated to reduce oxidative stress in diverse degenerative diseases.AIM To investigate the role of Que in oxidative stress-induced NPMSC damage and to elucidate the underlying mechanism.METHODS In vitro,NPMSCs were isolated from rat tails.Senescence-associatedβ-galactosidase(SA-β-Gal)staining,cell cycle,reactive oxygen species(ROS),realtime quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR),immunofluorescence,and western blot analyses were used to evaluated the protective effects of Que.Meanwhile the relationship between miR-34a-5p and Sirtuins 1(SIRT1)was evaluated by dual-luciferase reporter assay.To explore whether Que modulates tert-butyl hydroperoxide(TBHP)-induced senescence of NPMSCs via the miR-34a-5p/SIRT1 pathway,we used adenovirus vectors to overexpress and downregulate the expression of miR-34a-5p and used SIRT1 siRNA to knockdown SIRT1 expression.In vivo,a puncture-induced rat IDD model was constructed,and X rays and histological analysis were used to assess whether Que could alleviate IDD in vivo.RESULTS We found that TBHP can cause NPMSCs senescence changes,such as reduced cell proliferation ability,increased SA-β-Gal activity,cell cycle arrest,the accumulation of ROS,and increased expression of senescence-related proteins.While abovementioned senescence indicators were significantly alleviated by Que treatment.Que decreased the expression levels of senescence-related proteins(p16,p21,and p53)and senescence-associated secreted phenotype(SASP),including IL-1β,IL-6,and MMP-13,and it increased the expression of SIRT1.In addition,the protective effects of Que on cell senescence were partially reversed by miR-34a-5p overexpression and SIRT1 knockdown.In vivo,X-ray,and histological analyses indicated that Que alleviated IDD in a punctureinduced rat model.CONCLUSION In summary,the present study provides evidence that Que reduces oxidative stress-induced senescence of NPMSCs via the miR-34a/SIRT1 signaling pathway,suggesting that Que may be a potential agent for the treatment of IDD.
基金Supported by Regional Fund Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(81860821)Gansu Province Higher Education Innovation Ability Enhancement Project in 2019(2019B-104)Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund for Graduate Students of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine(2022CX64).
文摘[Objectives]To observe the effects of Cigu Xiaozhi Formula on miR-378a-3p expression and Hh signaling pathway in TGF-β1 induced and activated LX2 cells.[Methods]Cells were divided into control group,induction group,drug-containing serum group,miR-378a-3p inhibitor group,and miR inhibitor NC group.CCK-8 method was used to detect the cell viability of each group,and flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis rate of each group.RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of miR-378a-3p in each group s cells,and RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,andα-SMA in each group s cells.[Results]Compared with the control group,the cell viability and expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,andα-SMA mRNA and protein in induction group increased(P<0.01),while the expression of miR-378a-3p decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the induction group,the cell viability and expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,α-SMA mRNA andα-SMA and Gli2 protein decreased in drug-containing serum group(P<0.05),while cell apoptosis rate and miR-378a-3p expression increased(P<0.01).In miR-378a-3p inhibitor group,cell viability and the expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,α-SMA mRNA and Gli1,Gli2,α-SMA protein increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the apoptosis rate and miR-378a-3p expression decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).[Conclusions]Cigu Xiaozhi Formula containing serum can upregulate miR-378a-3p expression and downregulate the expression of Gli2 andα-SMA in TGF-β1 induced LX2 cells,thereby inhibiting the activation of LX2 cells and exerting the effects of anti liver fibrosis.
文摘A tumor suppressor gene, CADM1, encoding an immunoglobulin superfamily cell adhesion molecule, is inactivated in various cancers, including non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although promoter methylation is one of the mechanisms to suppress CADM1 expression, about half of tumors lacking CADM1 expression do not show methylation of the gene promoter. We herein investigated the possible involvement of microRNA (miRNA) in the down-regulation of CADM1. Using computational algorithms, miR-214 and miR-375 were identified as candidate miRNAs targeting CADM1. A luciferase reporter assay demonstrated that miR-214 and miR-375 repressed the promoter activity through 3’-UTR of CADM1. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis demonstrated that miR-214 and miR-375 was highly expressed in 21 (62%) and 17 cases (50%) of 34 primary NSCLCs. Notably, increased expression of miR-214 was preferentially observed in tumors with advanced pathological stages and in those lacking CADM1 expression but were not associated with the promoter methylation, suggesting that miR-214-mediated silencing would be another mechanism to suppress CADM1 expression. On the other hand, introduction of miR-214 or miR-375 into NSCLC cells decreased CADM1 protein expression. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-214 enhanced anchorage-independent growth of NSCLC cells, A549, whereas transfection of miRNA inhibitor, miR-214 or miR-375, significantly suppressed the in vitro wound healing activity of HCC827 cells. These findings suggest that overexpression of miR-214 and miR-375 could participate in the malignant features of NSCLC through down-regulating CADM1 and would provide a potential target for the treatment of a subset of NSCLC.
基金High-level Talents Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Hainan Province(No.2019RC376).
文摘Objective: he effect of M3 receptor antagonist 4-DAMP (4-diphenylacetoxy-N-methylpiperidine-methiodide) on the proliferation of melanoma were explored, and the development prospect and significance of M3 receptor antagonist in the field of anti-tumor were discussed. Methods: The viability of tumor cells was detected by MTT (3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide) colorimetry. The optimal concentration of 4-DAMP was screened and the effect of the drug was confirmed by EdU (5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine) fluorescence staining. Adult male BALB/c nude mice were divided into control group, 5-Fu (5-Fluorouracil, 5-Fluorouracil, 20 mg/kg/d) group and 4-DAMP (2 mg/kg/d) group to establishtumor-bearing model in vivo. The tumor volume curve was calculated and plotted. Mice were killed after 21 days of continuous administration. Strip the tumor, take pictures and meatured the weighs, and calculate the inhibition rate. [1]The spleen was weighed and the spleen index was culculated. H & E staining was used to observe the pathological changes of tumor sections. The gene expression of M3R、MIA (Melanoma inhibitory activity, MIA)、SP-1 (Transcription factor Sp1, SP-1) and Lnc-SPRY4-IT1 (SPRY4 Intronic Transcript 1,Lnc-SPRY4-IT1) in A375 cell line was detected by real-time quantitative PCR (quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction, qRT-PCR). The protein level of ERK1/2 (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2,ERK1/2) was detected by Western Blot. Results: 4-DAMP could significantly inhibit the activity of A375 cell line (P < 0.01), and EdU staining demonstrated that 4-DAMP inhibited the growth of A375 cell line. The results of animal experiments showed that compared with the control group, the volume and mass of tumor in 5-Fu group and 4-DAMP group were significantly reduced (P < 0.05) and H & E staining showed that the intercellular space became larger, connective tissue increased, and tumor growth was obstructed. Compared with the control group, the tumor inhibition rate of 4-DAMP group was 72.01% (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in body mass and spleen index. Compared with the control group, the expression of MIA, SP-1 and LncRNA-SPRY4-IT1 was decreased by 4-DAMP or si-M3R transfection. Compared with the control group, the expression of ERK1/2 was decreased by 4-DAMP or si-M3R transfection. Conclusions: These results suggest that M3 receptor antagonist 4-DAMP can inhibit the proliferation of melanoma and reduce the expression of mRNA of MIA, SP-1 and LncRNA-SPRY4-IT1 and the protein level of ERK1/2 in A375 tumor cells.
文摘Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with the fastest increase in morbidity and mortality and the greatest threat to people’s health and life.Worldwide,lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women[1].Lung cancer is divided into two major groups,small cell lung cancer(SCLC)and non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)[2].SCLC accounts for approximately 20%of lung cancers.It has a high degree of malignancy and early metastasis,and is sensitive to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.The initial remission rate is high,but it is prone to secondary drug resistance and relapse.Chemotherapy is the mainstay.NSCLC includes three major histological subtypes,lung squamous cell carcinoma(SCC),lung adenocarcinoma(ADC),and large cell lung cancer(LCLC),accounting for approximately 80%of lung cancers.Cell division is slower,and the diffusion shift is relatively late[3].Nevertheless,while current research on the biological characteristics of different histological subtypes of NSCLC is expanding,its basic molecular mechanism is not yet clear.For example,smoking is more risky for SCC than ADC[4].Micro-RNA is an endogenous small RNA with a length of approximately 19–25 nucleotides.As a short non-coding RNA,its main function is to regulate the expression level of mRNA.miRNAs can be used as proto-oncogenes or tumor suppressors,and participate in various processes including proliferation,apoptosis,metabolism,and differentiation of cells through targeted binding to different transcripts[5].miRNAs are expressed in specific tissue and developmental stages under normal physiological conditions,but abnormal expression of miRNAs can lead to a series of pathological states,such as tumorigenesis and metastasis[6–7].miRNA regulates the function of tumor cells by regulating the expression of functional proteins.For example,miR-206 promotes breast cancer proliferation by inhibiting estrogen receptor alpha(ERα)while miR-34a downregulates E2 factor transcription factor 2(E2F2)expression to regulate the cell cycle and apoptosis[8–9].CIP2A,as an oncogenic protein during the malignant transformation and progression of cancer cells,has been shown to have a certain relationship with the efficacy of many drugs in cancer treatment.Oncoprotein CIP2A,also known as KIAA1524 or P90,was named in 2007 and is a cancerous inhibitor of PP2A due to its effect on cancer cells.The stability of PP2A and MYC is controlled to form a"carcinogenic connection"[10].In this study,we found that miR-375 regulated the expression of downstream protein kinase B(AKT),MYC,p-AKT and other related proteins through the CIP2A/PP2A signaling pathway,inhibiting the cancer phenotype of lung cancer,and affecting cell invasion,proliferation,apoptosis,and the cell morphology process.We found that the CIP2A gene is a direct binding target of miR-375.Thus,it has become a topic of great interest to explore whether and how miR-375 regulates ADC cells through the CIP2A signaling pathway.By up-regulating miR-375 in a lentivirus-transfected A549 cell line,we found that a series of phenotypes,including cell invasion,proliferation,and apoptosis were changed,and that CIP2A and its downstream signaling proteins were also changed.
