Objective:Circular ribose nudeic acids(circRNAs)are implicated in tumor progression and drug resistance of prostate cancer(PCa).The current work explored the function of circ_0005203(aircTHSD4)in the malignancy and do...Objective:Circular ribose nudeic acids(circRNAs)are implicated in tumor progression and drug resistance of prostate cancer(PCa).The current work explored the function of circ_0005203(aircTHSD4)in the malignancy and docetaxel(DTX)resistance of PCa.Methods:circTHSD4 expression within PCa as well as matched non-carcinoma samples was measured through real time reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).In addition,a subcellular fraction assay was conducted to determine circTHSD4 subcellular localization within PCa cells.In addition,we performed a Western blot(WB)assay to detect high mobility.group A2 protein(HMGA2)levels.Besides,functional associations of two molecules were investigated through dual luciferase reporter assay.Cell Counting Kit(CCK)-8,colony formation together with Transwell assay was conducted to assess malignant phenotypes of PCa cells,whereas flow cytometry was performed to determine cell apoptosis.Furthermore,a xenograft mouse model was constructed to verify the effect of circTHSD4 on the carcinogenesis of PCa cells.Results:According to RT-qPCR results,circTHSD4 was up-regulated within PCa tissues and cells,which predicted the dismal prognostic outcome of PCa cases.circTHSD4 silencing within PCa cells markedly suppressed cell growth,migration,and colony fomation.circTHSD4 silencing remarkably elevated PCa cell apoptosis and carcinogenesis within the xenograft model.Further,circTHSD4 silencing enhanced docetaxel(DTX)sensitivity in PCa cells.Furthermore,we demonstrated that circTHSD4 modulated the malignancy of PCa cells by regulating HMGA2 expression through sponging miR 203.Conclusion:Together,our findings suggest that cirCTHSD4 overexpression could promote the malignant phenotype and DTX resistance in PCa through the regulation of the miR 203/HMGA2 axis.展开更多
In the article“Long non-coding RNA LINC02163 accelerates malignant tumor behaviors in breast cancer by regulating the microRNA-511-3p/HMGA2 axis as a competing endogenous RNA”(Oncology Research,2020,Vol.28,No.5,pp....In the article“Long non-coding RNA LINC02163 accelerates malignant tumor behaviors in breast cancer by regulating the microRNA-511-3p/HMGA2 axis as a competing endogenous RNA”(Oncology Research,2020,Vol.28,No.5,pp.483–495.doi:10.3727/096504020X15928179818438),there was an error in the processing of data.To further confirm our observation,we repeated multiple experiments involving in this study,including Flow Cytometry,Transwell Cell Migration and Invasion Assays,Xenograft Tumor Model,and Western Blotting.We have revised the figures to correct these errors.Corrected versions of the Figs.2,4,5,6,and 7 are provided.The corrections do not change any results or conclusion of the article.We apologize for any inconvenience caused.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a common malignant tumor,long non-coding RNA and microRNA(miRNA)are important regulators that affect tumor proliferation,metastasis and chemotherapy resistance,and thus participate in t...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a common malignant tumor,long non-coding RNA and microRNA(miRNA)are important regulators that affect tumor proliferation,metastasis and chemotherapy resistance,and thus participate in tumor progression.CASC19 is a new bio-marker which can promote tumor invasion and metastasis.However,the mechanism by which CASC19 affects the progression of GC through miRNA is not clear.AIM To explore the role of the CASC19/miR-491-5p/HMGA2 regulatory axis in GC.METHODS To explore the expression and prognosis of CASC19 in GC through clinical samples,and investigate the effects of inhibiting CASC19 on the proliferation,migration,invasion and other functions of GC cells through cell counting Kit-8(CCK-8),ethynyldeoxyuridine,Wound healing assay,Transwell,Western blot and flow cytometry experiments.The effect of miR-491-5p and HMGA2 in GC were also proved.The regulatory relationship between CASC19 and miR-491-5p,miR-491-5p and HMGA2 were validated through Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and reverse transcription PCR.Then CCK-8,Transwell,Wound healing assay,flow cytometry and animal experiments verify the role of CASC19/miR-491-5p/HMGA2 regulatory axis.RESULTS The expression level of CASC19 is related to the T stage,N stage,and tumor size of patients.Knockdown of the expression of CASC19 can inhibit the ability of proliferation,migration,invasion and EMT conversion of GC cells,and knocking down the expression of CASC19 can promote the apoptosis of GC cells.Increasing the expression of miR-491-5p can inhibit the proliferation of GC cells,miR-491-5p mimics can inhibit EMT conversion,and promote the apoptosis of GC cells,while decreasing the expression of miR-491-5p can promote the proliferation and EMT conversion and inhibit the apoptosis of GC cells.The expression of HMGA2 in GC tissues is higher than that in adjacent tissues.At the same time,the expression level of HMGA2 is related to the N and T stages of the patients.Reducing the level of HMGA2 can promote cell apoptosis and inhibit the proliferation of GC cells.Cell experiments and animal experiments have proved that CASC19 can regulates the expression of HMGA2 through miR-491-5p,thereby affecting the biological functions of GC.CONCLUSION CASC19 regulates the expression of HMGA2 through miR-491-5p to affect the development of GC.This axis may serve as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target of GC.展开更多
背景与目的高迁移率族蛋白A2(High mobility group A2,HMGA2)是与染色体结合的非组蛋白,在许多恶性肿瘤中高表达并与预后有关。本研究探讨HMGA2在非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)中的表达的临床特征及其意义。方法采用免疫组化SP法检测59例手术切...背景与目的高迁移率族蛋白A2(High mobility group A2,HMGA2)是与染色体结合的非组蛋白,在许多恶性肿瘤中高表达并与预后有关。本研究探讨HMGA2在非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)中的表达的临床特征及其意义。方法采用免疫组化SP法检测59例手术切除非小细胞肺癌组织,10例非肿瘤组织中HMGA2表达。采用c2检验,Kaplan-Meier生存曲线和Cox回归分析,比较与HMGA2表达相关因素及其对生存期的影响。结果非小细胞肺癌组织中HMGA2表达率78%(46/59),其中肺鳞癌表达率70.4%(19/27),肺腺癌表达率82.1%(23/28),4例腺鳞癌均表达,而10例非肿瘤组织中均不表达。HMGA2表达与TNM分期,淋巴结转移相关(P<0.05)。Cox多因素回归分析显示TNM分期是本组患者独立预后因子。结论HMGA2在非小细胞肺癌中呈过度表达,与TNM分期、淋巴结转移相关。展开更多
基金Fujian Provincial Health and Middleaged and Young Backbone Talents Training Project“The role and Mechanism of C53 in mcRPC Treatment of Drug Resistance”(2019-ZQN-77).
文摘Objective:Circular ribose nudeic acids(circRNAs)are implicated in tumor progression and drug resistance of prostate cancer(PCa).The current work explored the function of circ_0005203(aircTHSD4)in the malignancy and docetaxel(DTX)resistance of PCa.Methods:circTHSD4 expression within PCa as well as matched non-carcinoma samples was measured through real time reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR).In addition,a subcellular fraction assay was conducted to determine circTHSD4 subcellular localization within PCa cells.In addition,we performed a Western blot(WB)assay to detect high mobility.group A2 protein(HMGA2)levels.Besides,functional associations of two molecules were investigated through dual luciferase reporter assay.Cell Counting Kit(CCK)-8,colony formation together with Transwell assay was conducted to assess malignant phenotypes of PCa cells,whereas flow cytometry was performed to determine cell apoptosis.Furthermore,a xenograft mouse model was constructed to verify the effect of circTHSD4 on the carcinogenesis of PCa cells.Results:According to RT-qPCR results,circTHSD4 was up-regulated within PCa tissues and cells,which predicted the dismal prognostic outcome of PCa cases.circTHSD4 silencing within PCa cells markedly suppressed cell growth,migration,and colony fomation.circTHSD4 silencing remarkably elevated PCa cell apoptosis and carcinogenesis within the xenograft model.Further,circTHSD4 silencing enhanced docetaxel(DTX)sensitivity in PCa cells.Furthermore,we demonstrated that circTHSD4 modulated the malignancy of PCa cells by regulating HMGA2 expression through sponging miR 203.Conclusion:Together,our findings suggest that cirCTHSD4 overexpression could promote the malignant phenotype and DTX resistance in PCa through the regulation of the miR 203/HMGA2 axis.
文摘In the article“Long non-coding RNA LINC02163 accelerates malignant tumor behaviors in breast cancer by regulating the microRNA-511-3p/HMGA2 axis as a competing endogenous RNA”(Oncology Research,2020,Vol.28,No.5,pp.483–495.doi:10.3727/096504020X15928179818438),there was an error in the processing of data.To further confirm our observation,we repeated multiple experiments involving in this study,including Flow Cytometry,Transwell Cell Migration and Invasion Assays,Xenograft Tumor Model,and Western Blotting.We have revised the figures to correct these errors.Corrected versions of the Figs.2,4,5,6,and 7 are provided.The corrections do not change any results or conclusion of the article.We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province,No.2108085QH337Research Fund of Anhui Medical University,No.2022xkj156+1 种基金Key Projects of Anhui Provincial Department of Education,No.2023AH053330Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine Research Fund,No.2022zhyx-C88.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a common malignant tumor,long non-coding RNA and microRNA(miRNA)are important regulators that affect tumor proliferation,metastasis and chemotherapy resistance,and thus participate in tumor progression.CASC19 is a new bio-marker which can promote tumor invasion and metastasis.However,the mechanism by which CASC19 affects the progression of GC through miRNA is not clear.AIM To explore the role of the CASC19/miR-491-5p/HMGA2 regulatory axis in GC.METHODS To explore the expression and prognosis of CASC19 in GC through clinical samples,and investigate the effects of inhibiting CASC19 on the proliferation,migration,invasion and other functions of GC cells through cell counting Kit-8(CCK-8),ethynyldeoxyuridine,Wound healing assay,Transwell,Western blot and flow cytometry experiments.The effect of miR-491-5p and HMGA2 in GC were also proved.The regulatory relationship between CASC19 and miR-491-5p,miR-491-5p and HMGA2 were validated through Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and reverse transcription PCR.Then CCK-8,Transwell,Wound healing assay,flow cytometry and animal experiments verify the role of CASC19/miR-491-5p/HMGA2 regulatory axis.RESULTS The expression level of CASC19 is related to the T stage,N stage,and tumor size of patients.Knockdown of the expression of CASC19 can inhibit the ability of proliferation,migration,invasion and EMT conversion of GC cells,and knocking down the expression of CASC19 can promote the apoptosis of GC cells.Increasing the expression of miR-491-5p can inhibit the proliferation of GC cells,miR-491-5p mimics can inhibit EMT conversion,and promote the apoptosis of GC cells,while decreasing the expression of miR-491-5p can promote the proliferation and EMT conversion and inhibit the apoptosis of GC cells.The expression of HMGA2 in GC tissues is higher than that in adjacent tissues.At the same time,the expression level of HMGA2 is related to the N and T stages of the patients.Reducing the level of HMGA2 can promote cell apoptosis and inhibit the proliferation of GC cells.Cell experiments and animal experiments have proved that CASC19 can regulates the expression of HMGA2 through miR-491-5p,thereby affecting the biological functions of GC.CONCLUSION CASC19 regulates the expression of HMGA2 through miR-491-5p to affect the development of GC.This axis may serve as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target of GC.
文摘背景与目的高迁移率族蛋白A2(High mobility group A2,HMGA2)是与染色体结合的非组蛋白,在许多恶性肿瘤中高表达并与预后有关。本研究探讨HMGA2在非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)中的表达的临床特征及其意义。方法采用免疫组化SP法检测59例手术切除非小细胞肺癌组织,10例非肿瘤组织中HMGA2表达。采用c2检验,Kaplan-Meier生存曲线和Cox回归分析,比较与HMGA2表达相关因素及其对生存期的影响。结果非小细胞肺癌组织中HMGA2表达率78%(46/59),其中肺鳞癌表达率70.4%(19/27),肺腺癌表达率82.1%(23/28),4例腺鳞癌均表达,而10例非肿瘤组织中均不表达。HMGA2表达与TNM分期,淋巴结转移相关(P<0.05)。Cox多因素回归分析显示TNM分期是本组患者独立预后因子。结论HMGA2在非小细胞肺癌中呈过度表达,与TNM分期、淋巴结转移相关。
