目的探讨基因预测软件Targetscan预测到的微小RNA-130a如何调节GTP酶激活蛋白SH3功能区结合蛋白2(GTPase activating protein SH3 binding protein 2,G3BP2)的表达,进而影响乳腺癌细胞的侵袭。方法应用实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)检测正...目的探讨基因预测软件Targetscan预测到的微小RNA-130a如何调节GTP酶激活蛋白SH3功能区结合蛋白2(GTPase activating protein SH3 binding protein 2,G3BP2)的表达,进而影响乳腺癌细胞的侵袭。方法应用实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)检测正常乳腺上皮及乳腺癌细胞系中miR-130a的表达水平;蛋白质印迹法(Western blot)检测改变miR-130a表达水平对乳腺癌细胞株MCF-7和MDA-MB-231中G3BP2及上皮间质转化(epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition,EMT)相关蛋白的影响;双荧光素酶报告基因实验检测miR-130a是否能与G3BP2靶向结合,以及Transwell侵袭实验检测miR-130a表达水平与MCF-7和MDA-MB-231细胞侵袭能力的关系。结果qRT-PCR显示miR-130a表达量在高侵袭乳腺癌细胞株明显高于低侵袭乳腺癌细胞株MCF-7及正常乳腺上皮细胞;Western blot检测显示,miR-130a负向调控G3BP2的表达并促进乳腺癌细胞发生EMT;qRT-PCR显示改变乳腺癌细胞内miR-130a表达后G3BP2 mRNA基本没有变化;双荧光素酶报告基因结果显示,miR-130a能与G3BP2 mRNA的3’UTR结合;Transwell侵袭实验显示,miR-130a促进乳腺癌细胞的体外侵袭。结论miR-130a通过靶向结合G3BP2 mRNA的3’UTR区,在翻译水平抑制G3BP2表达后促进乳腺癌细胞发生EMT,从而促进乳腺癌细胞的侵袭。展开更多
Background:Long non-codingRNAs(lncRNAs)have been found to be involved in the development of many cancers.In this study,we aimed to identify the molecular mechanisms of lncRNA BAALC antisense RNA 1(BAALC-AS1)in regulat...Background:Long non-codingRNAs(lncRNAs)have been found to be involved in the development of many cancers.In this study,we aimed to identify the molecular mechanisms of lncRNA BAALC antisense RNA 1(BAALC-AS1)in regulating the malignancy of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).Methods:The expression of BAALC-AS1 in cancer patients was analyzed using a tissue microarray.The protein and RNA levels of BAALC-AS1 were determined by Western blotting analysis and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR(RT-qPCR),respectively.The cell proliferation was determined by cell viability assays,bromodeoxyuridine incorporation,and flow cytometry.The relationships among BAALC-AS1,RasGAPSH3 domain-binding protein 2(G3BP2),and c-Myc were determined using RNA immunoprecipitation,RNA pull-down assays,and luciferase assays.Results:The expression of BAALC-AS1 was highly up-regulated and associated with malignant phenotypes in ESCC tissues and cell lines.In vivo and in vitro assays showed that BAALC-AS1 promoted ESCC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion.BAALC-AS1 directly interacted with G3BP2,and thereby inhibited the degradation of c-Myc RNA 3’-UTR by G3BP2,thus leading to the accumulation of c-Myc expression.Additionally,c-Myc acted as a transcription factor that can induce the expression of BAALC-AS1 by directly binding to its promoter region.Conclusions:BAALC-AS1/G3BP2/c-Myc feedback loop plays a critical role in the development of ESCC,which might provide a novel therapeutic target and facilitate the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of ESCC.展开更多
GTPase-activating SH3 domain-binding protein 2(G3BP2)is a mediator that responds to environmental stresses through stress granule formation and is involved in the progression of chronic diseases.However,no studies hav...GTPase-activating SH3 domain-binding protein 2(G3BP2)is a mediator that responds to environmental stresses through stress granule formation and is involved in the progression of chronic diseases.However,no studies have examined the contribution of G3BP2 in the oscillatory shear stress(OSS)-induced endothelial dysfunction.Here we assessed the effects of G3BP2 in endothelial cells(ECs)function and investigated the underlying mechanism.Using shear stress apparatus and partial ligation model,we identified that stress granulerelated genes in ECs could be induced by OSS with RNA-seq,and then confirmed that G3BP2 was highly and specifically expressed in athero-susceptible endothelia in the OSS regions.G3bp2e/eApoee/e mice had significantly decreased atherosclerotic lesions associated with deficiency of G3BP2 in protecting endothelial barrier function,decreasing monocyte adhesion to ECs and inhibiting the proinflammatory cytokine levels.Furthermore,loss of G3BP2 diminished OSS-induced inflammation in ECs by increasing YAP nucleocytoplasmic shuttling and phosphorylation.These data demonstrate that G3BP2 is a critical OSS regulated gene in regulating ECs function and that G3BP2 inhibition in ECs is a promising atheroprotective therapeutic strategy.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81830086,81988101,81702748,and 81902835)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2020M670067)+1 种基金Beijing Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning Project(PXM2018_026279_000005)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2019B030302012).
文摘Background:Long non-codingRNAs(lncRNAs)have been found to be involved in the development of many cancers.In this study,we aimed to identify the molecular mechanisms of lncRNA BAALC antisense RNA 1(BAALC-AS1)in regulating the malignancy of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).Methods:The expression of BAALC-AS1 in cancer patients was analyzed using a tissue microarray.The protein and RNA levels of BAALC-AS1 were determined by Western blotting analysis and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR(RT-qPCR),respectively.The cell proliferation was determined by cell viability assays,bromodeoxyuridine incorporation,and flow cytometry.The relationships among BAALC-AS1,RasGAPSH3 domain-binding protein 2(G3BP2),and c-Myc were determined using RNA immunoprecipitation,RNA pull-down assays,and luciferase assays.Results:The expression of BAALC-AS1 was highly up-regulated and associated with malignant phenotypes in ESCC tissues and cell lines.In vivo and in vitro assays showed that BAALC-AS1 promoted ESCC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion.BAALC-AS1 directly interacted with G3BP2,and thereby inhibited the degradation of c-Myc RNA 3’-UTR by G3BP2,thus leading to the accumulation of c-Myc expression.Additionally,c-Myc acted as a transcription factor that can induce the expression of BAALC-AS1 by directly binding to its promoter region.Conclusions:BAALC-AS1/G3BP2/c-Myc feedback loop plays a critical role in the development of ESCC,which might provide a novel therapeutic target and facilitate the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of ESCC.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science FoundationofChina(No.31971242 and12032007 toG.W.)The Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(No.cstc2019jcyj-zdxmX0028 to G.W.,cstc2019jcyj-xfkxX0004 to J.Q.)+2 种基金Open Fund of Tianjin Enterprise Key Laboratory on Hyaluronic Acid Application Research,China(No.KTRDHAY201903 to G.W.)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2019CDYGZD008 to J.Q.)Chongqing Municipal Education Commission,China(No.KYYJ202001 to G.W.).
文摘GTPase-activating SH3 domain-binding protein 2(G3BP2)is a mediator that responds to environmental stresses through stress granule formation and is involved in the progression of chronic diseases.However,no studies have examined the contribution of G3BP2 in the oscillatory shear stress(OSS)-induced endothelial dysfunction.Here we assessed the effects of G3BP2 in endothelial cells(ECs)function and investigated the underlying mechanism.Using shear stress apparatus and partial ligation model,we identified that stress granulerelated genes in ECs could be induced by OSS with RNA-seq,and then confirmed that G3BP2 was highly and specifically expressed in athero-susceptible endothelia in the OSS regions.G3bp2e/eApoee/e mice had significantly decreased atherosclerotic lesions associated with deficiency of G3BP2 in protecting endothelial barrier function,decreasing monocyte adhesion to ECs and inhibiting the proinflammatory cytokine levels.Furthermore,loss of G3BP2 diminished OSS-induced inflammation in ECs by increasing YAP nucleocytoplasmic shuttling and phosphorylation.These data demonstrate that G3BP2 is a critical OSS regulated gene in regulating ECs function and that G3BP2 inhibition in ECs is a promising atheroprotective therapeutic strategy.
