Long noncoding RNA protein-disulfide isomerase-associated 3 regulated high glucose-induced podocyte apoptosis in diabetic nephropathy through targeting miR-139-3p

BACKGROUND Podocyte apoptosis plays a vital role in proteinuria pathogenesis in diabetic nephropathy(DN).The regulatory relationship between long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)and podocyte apoptosis has recently become another research hot spot in the DN field.AIM To investigate whether lncRNA protein-disulfide isomerase-associated 3(Pdia3)could regulate podocyte apoptosis through miR-139-3p and revealed the underlying mechanism.METHODS Using normal glucose or high glucose(HG)-cultured podocytes,the cellular functions and exact mechanisms underlying the regulatory effects of lncRNA Pdia3 on podocyte apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress(ERS)were explored.LncRNA Pdia3 and miR-139-3p expression were measured through quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Relative cell viability was detected through the cell counting kit-8 colorimetric assay.The podocyte apoptosis rate in each group was measured through flow cytometry.The interaction between lncRNA Pdia3 and miR-139-3p was examined through the dual luciferase reporter assay.Finally,western blotting was performed to detect the effect of lncRNA Pdia3 on podocyte apoptosis and ERS via miR-139-3p.RESULTS The expression of lncRNA Pdia3 was significantly downregulated in HG-cultured podocytes.Next,lncRNA Pdia3 was involved in HG-induced podocyte apoptosis.Furthermore,the dual luciferase reporter assay confirmed the direct interaction between lncRNA Pdia3 and miR-139-3p.LncRNA Pdia3 overexpression attenuated podocyte apoptosis and ERS through miR-139-3p in HG-cultured podocytes.CONCLUSION Taken together,this study demonstrated that lncRNA Pdia3 overexpression could attenuate HG-induced podocyte apoptosis and ERS by acting as a competing endogenous RNA of miR-139-3p,which might provide a potential therapeutic target for DN.

Construction and validation of somatic mutation-derived long noncoding RNAs signatures of genomic instability to predict prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNAs(LncRNAs)have been found to be a potential prognostic factor for cancers,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Some LncRNAs have been confirmed as potential indicators to quantify genomic instability(GI).Nevertheless,GI-LncRNAs remain largely unexplored.This study established a GI-derived LncRNA signature(GILncSig)that can predict the prognosis of HCC patients.AIM To establish a GILncSig that can predict the prognosis of HCC patients.METHODS Identification of GI-LncRNAs was conducted by combining LncRNA expression and somatic mutation profiles.The GI-LncRNAs were then analyzed for functional enrichment.The GILncSig was established in the training set by Cox regression analysis,and its predictive ability was verified in the testing set and TCGA set.In addition,we explored the effects of the GILncSig and TP53 on prognosis.RESULTS A total of 88 GI-LncRNAs were found,and functional enrichment analysis showed that their functions were mainly involved in small molecule metabolism and GI.The GILncSig was constructed by 5 LncRNAs(miR210HG,AC016735.1,AC116351.1,AC010643.1,LUCAT1).In the training set,the prognosis of high-risk patients was significantly worse than that of low-risk patients,and similar results were verified in the testing set and TCGA set.Multivariate Cox regression analysis and stratified analysis confirmed that the GILncSig could be used as an independent prognostic factor.Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis of the GILncSig showed that the area under the curve(0.773)was higher than the two LncRNA signatures published recently.Furthermore,the GILncSig may have a better predictive performance than TP53 mutation status alone.CONCLUSION We established a GILncSig that can predict the prognosis of HCC patients,which will help to guide prognostic evaluation and treatment decisions.

Long Non-coding RNA PCED1B Antisense RNA 1 Promotes Cell Proliferation and Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Regulating the MicroRNA-34a/CD44 Axis

Objective This study aimed to examine the role of long non-coding RNA PCED1B antisense RNA 1(PCED1B-AS1)in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods A total of 62 pairs of HCC tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues were obtained from 62 HCC patients.The interactions of PCED1B-AS1 and microRNA-34a(miR-34a)were detected by dual luciferase activity assay and RNA pull-down assay.The RNA expression levels of PCED1B-AS1,miR-34a and CD44 were detected by RT-qPCR,and the protein expression level of CD44 was determined by Western blotting.The cell proliferation was detected by cell proliferation assay,and the cell invasion and migration by transwell invasion assay.The HCC tumor growth after PCED1B-AS1 was downregulated was determined by in vivo animal study.Results PCED1B-AS1 was highly expressed in HCC tissues,which was associated with poor survival of HCC patients.Furthermore,PCED1B-AS1 interacted with miR-34a in HCC cells,but they did not regulate the expression of each other.Additionally,PCED1B-AS1 increased the expression level of CD44,which was targeted by miR-34a.The cell proliferation and invasion assay revealed that miR-34a inhibited the proliferation and invasion of HCC in vitro,while CD44 exhibited the opposite effects.Furthermore,PCED1B-AS1 suppressed the role of miR-34a.Moreover,the knockdown of PCED1B-AS1 repressed the HCC tumor growth in nude mice in vivo.Conclusion PCED1B-AS1 may play an oncogenic role by regulating the miR-34a/CD44 axis in HCC.

Construction of prognostic markers for gastric cancer and comprehensive analysis of pyroptosis-related long non-coding RNAs

BACKGROUND China's most frequent malignancy is gastric cancer(GC),which has a very poor survival rate,and the survival rate for patients with advanced GC is dismal.Pyroptosis has been connected to the genesis and development of cancer.The function of pyroptosis-related long non-coding RNAs(PRLs)in GC,on the other hand,remains uncertain.AIM To explore the construction and comprehensive analysis of the prognostic characteristics of long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)related to pyroptosis in GC patients.METHODS The TCGA database provided us with 352 stomach adenocarcinoma samples,and we obtained 28 pyroptotic genes from the Reactome database.We examined the correlation between lncRNAs and pyroptosis using the Pearson correlation coefficient.Prognosis-related PRLs were identified through univariate Cox analysis.A predictive signature was constructed using stepwise Cox regression analysis,and its reliability and independence were assessed.To facilitate clinical application,a nomogram was created based on this signature.we analyzed differences in immune cell infiltration,immune function,and checkpoints between the high-risk group(HRG)and low-risk group(LRG).RESULTS Five hundred and twenty-three PRLs were screened from all lncRNAs(absolute correlation coefficient>0.4,P<0.05).Nine PRLs were included in the risk prediction signature that was created through stepwise Cox regression analysis.We determined the risk score for GC patients and employed the median value as the dividing line between HRG and LRG.The ability of the risk signature to predict the overall survival(OS)of GC is demonstrated by the Kaplan-Meier analysis,risk curve,receiver operating characteristic curve,and decision curve analysis curve.The risk signature was shown to be an independent prognostic factor for OS in both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses.HRG showed a more efficient local immune response or modulation compared to LRG,as indicated by the predicted signal pathway analysis and examination of immune cell infiltration,function,and checkpoints(P<0.05).CONCLUSION In general,we have created a brand-new prognostic signature using PRLs,which may provide ideas for immunotherapy in patients with GC.

Curcumin inhibits the growth and invasion of gastric cancer by regulating long noncoding RNA AC022424.2

BACKGROUND Gastric cancer,characterized by a multifactorial etiology and high heterogeneity,continues to confound researchers in terms of its pathogenesis.Curcumin,a natural anticancer agent,exhibits therapeutic promise in gastric cancer.Its effects include promoting cell apoptosis,curtailing tumor angiogenesis,and enhancing sensitivity to radiation and chemotherapy.Long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)have garnered significant attention as biomarkers for early screening,diagnosis,treatment,and drug response because of their remarkable specificity and sensitivity.Recent investigations have revealed an association between aberrant lncRNA expression and early diagnosis,clinical staging,metastasis,drug sensitivity,and prognosis in gastric cancer.A profound understanding of the intricate mechanisms through which lncRNAs influence gastric cancer develop-ment can provide novel insights for precision treatment and tailored management of patients with gastric cancer.This study aimed to unravel the potential of curcumin in suppressing the malignant behavior of gastric cancer cells by upregu-lating specific lncRNAs and modulating gastric cancer onset and progression.AIM To identify lncRNAs associated with curcumin treatment and investigate the role of lncRNA AC022424.2 in the effects of curcumin on gastric cancer cell apoptosis,proliferation,and invasion.Furthermore,these findings were validated in clinical samples.METHODS The study employed CCK-8 assays to assess the impact of curcumin on gastric cancer cell proliferation,flow cytometry to investigate its effects on apoptosis,and scratch and Transwell assays to evaluate its influence on the migration and invasion of BGC-823 and MGC-803 cells.Western blotting was used to gauge changes in the protein expression levels of CDK6,CDK4,Bax,Bcl-2,caspase-3,P65,and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in gastric cancer cell lines after curcumin treatment.Differential expression of lncRNAs before and after curcumin treatment was assessed using lncRNA sequencing and validated using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)in BGC-823 and MGC-803 cells.AC022424.2-1 knockdown BGC-823 and MGC-803 cells were generated to scrutinize the impact of lncRNA AC022424.2 on apoptosis,proliferation,migration,and invasion of gastric cancer cells.Western blotting was performed to ascertain changes in the expression of proteins implicated in the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and NF-κB signaling pathways.RT-PCR was employed to measure lncRNA AC022424.2 expression in clinical gastric cancer tissues and to correlate its expression with clinical pathological characteristics.RESULTS Curcumin induced apoptosis and hindered proliferation,migration,and invasion of gastric cancer cells in a dose-and time-dependent manner.LncRNA AC022424.2 was upregulated after curcumin treatment,and its knockdown enhanced cancer cell aggressiveness.LncRNA AC022424.2 may have affected cancer cells via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and NF-κB signaling pathways.LncRNA AC022424.2 downregulation was correlated with lymph node metastasis,making it a potential diagnostic and prognostic marker.CONCLUSION Curcumin has potential anticancer effects on gastric cancer cells by regulating lncRNA AC022424.2.This lncRNA plays a significant role in cancer cell behavior and may have clinical implications in diagnosis and prognosis evaluation.The results of this study enhance our understanding of gastric cancer development and precision treatment.

Integrating disulfidptosis-related long noncoding RNAs in colorectal cancer prognosis:A path to precision medicine

This commentary explores the burgeoning field of disulfidptosis-related long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)in the prognosis and therapeutic targeting of colorectal cancer(CRC).By evaluating recent research,including the pivotal study"Predicting colorectal cancer prognosis based on long noncoding RNAs of disulfidptosis genes"by Wang et al,this analysis underscores the critical role of lncRNAs in deciphering the molecular complexities of CRC.Highlighting the innovative methodologies and significant findings,I discuss the implications for patient survival,therapeutic response,and the potential of lncRNAs as biomarkers for precision medicine.The integration of bioinformatics,clinical databases,and molecular biology in these studies offers a promising avenue for advancing CRC treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes.

Long non-coding RNA GATA6-AS1 is mediated by N6-methyladenosine methylation and inhibits the proliferation and metastasis of gastric cancer

BACKGROUND Through experimental research on the biological function of GATA6-AS1,it was confirmed that GATA6-AS1 can inhibit the proliferation,invasion,and migration of gastric cancer cells,suggesting that GATA6-AS1 plays a role as an anti-oncogene in the occurrence and development of gastric cancer.Further experi-ments confirmed that the overexpression of fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)inhibited the expression of GATA6-AS1,thereby promoting the occurrence and development of gastric cancer.AIM To investigate the effects of GATA6-AS1 on the proliferation,invasion and migration of gastric cancer cells and its mechanism of action.METHODS We used bioinformatics methods to analyze the Cancer Genome Atlas(https://portal.gdc.cancer.gov/.The Cancer Genome Atlas)and download expression data for GATA6-AS1 in gastric cancer tissue and normal tissue.We also constructed a GATA6-AS1 lentivirus overexpression vector which was transfected into gastric cancer cells to investigate its effects on proliferation,migration and invasion,and thereby clarify the expression of GATA6-AS1 in gastric cancer and its biological role in the genesis and development of gastric cancer.Next,we used a database(http://starbase.sysu.edu.cn/starbase2/)to analysis GATA6-AS1 whether by m6A methylation modify regulation and predict the methyltransferases that may methylate GATA6-AS1.Furthermore,RNA immunoprecipitation experiments confirmed that GATA6-AS1 was able to bind to the m6A methylation modification enzyme.These data allowed us to clarify the ability of m6A methylase to influence the action of GATA6-AS1 and its role in the occurrence and development of gastric cancer.RESULTS Low expression levels of GATA6-AS1 were detected in gastric cancer.We also determined the effects of GATA6-AS1 overexpression on the biological function of gastric cancer cells.GATA6-AS1 had strong binding ability with the m6A demethylase FTO,which was expressed at high levels in gastric cancer and negatively correlated with the expression of GATA6-AS1.Following transfection with siRNA to knock down the expression of FTO,the expression levels of GATA6-AS1 were up-regulated.Finally,the proliferation,migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells were all inhibited following the knockdown of FTO expression.CONCLUSION During the occurrence and development of gastric cancer,the overexpression of FTO may inhibit the expression of GATA6-AS1,thus promoting the proliferation and metastasis of gastric cancer.

Long noncoding RNAs HAND2-AS1 ultrasound microbubbles suppress hepatocellular carcinoma progression by regulating the miR-873-5p/tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 axis

BACKGROUND Increasing data indicated that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)were directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence and development of tumors,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies had found that the expression of lncRNA HAND2-AS1 was downregulated in HCC tissues,but its role in HCC progression is unclear.Ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction mediated gene transfection is a new method to overexpress genes.AIM To study the role of ultrasound microbubbles(UTMBs)mediated HAND2-AS1 in the progression of HCC,in order to provide a new reference for the treatment of HCC.METHODS In vitro,we transfected HAND2-AS1 siRNA into HepG2 cells by UTMBs,and detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)by cell counting kit-8 assay,flow cytometry,Transwell invasion assay and Western blotting,respectively.In addition,we transfected miR-837-5p mimic into UTMBs treated cells and observed the changes of cell behavior.Next,the UTMBs treated HepG2 cells were transfected together with miR-837-5p mimic and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2(TIMP2)overexpression vector,and we detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and EMT.In vivo,we established a mouse model of subcutaneous transplantation of HepG2 cells and observed the effect of HAND2-AS1 silencing on tumor formation ability.RESULTS We found that UTMBs carrying HAND2-AS1 restricted cell proliferation,invasion,and EMT,encouraged apoptosis,and HAND2-AS1 silencing eliminated the effect of UTMBs.Additionally,miR-873-5p targets the gene HAND2-AS1,which also targets the 3’UTR of TIMP2.And miR-873-5p mimic counteracted the impact of HAND2-AS1.Further,miR-873-5p mimic solely or in combination with pcDNA-TIMP2 had been transformed into HepG2 cells exposed to UTMBs.We discovered that TIMP2 reversed the effect of miR-873-5p mimic caused by the blocked signalling cascade for matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)2/MMP9.In vivo results showed that HAND2-AS1 silencing significantly inhibited tumor formation in mice.CONCLUSION LncRNA HAND2-AS1 promotes TIMP2 expression by targeting miR-873-5p to inhibit HepG2 cell growth and delay HCC progression.

胶质瘤组织lncRNA SNHG25、miR-497-5p表达与临床特征及预后的关系研究

目的探讨胶质瘤组织长链非编码RNA(lncRNA)小核仁RNA宿主基因(SNHG)25、微小RNA(miR)-497-5p表达与临床特征及预后的关系。方法选择2019年1月至2020年1月该院收治的157例胶质瘤患者为胶质瘤组,同期该院100例因颅脑损伤接受手术治疗的患者为对照组。分别取术中切除的胶质瘤组织和正常脑组织检测lncRNA SNHG25、miR-497-5p表达水平,术后随访3年。分析lncRNA SNHG25表达水平与miR-497-5p的相关性,lncRNA SNHG25、miR-497-5p表达水平与患者临床特征和预后的关系。结果与对照组比较,胶质瘤组lncRNA SNHG25表达水平升高(P<0.05),miR-497-5p表达水平降低(P<0.05)。与肿瘤最大径<4 cm、世界卫生组织(WHO)中枢神经系统肿瘤分级Ⅰ~Ⅱ级比较,肿瘤最大径≥4 cm、WHO中枢神经系统肿瘤分级Ⅲ~Ⅳ级的胶质瘤组织中lncRNA SNHG25表达水平升高,miR-497-5p表达水平降低(P<0.05)。胶质瘤患者的lncRNA SNHG25表达水平与miR-497-5p呈负相关(r=-0.370,P<0.05)。lncRNA SNHG25高表达组累积生存率低于lncRNA SNHG25低表达组(P<0.05),miR-497-5p低表达组累积生存率低于miR-497-5p高表达组(P<0.05)。WHO中枢神经系统肿瘤分级Ⅲ~Ⅳ级、lncRNA SNHG25高表达是胶质瘤患者预后不良的危险因素(P<0.05),miR-497-5p高表达则是保护因素(P<0.05)。结论胶质瘤组织中lncRNA SNHG25表达水平升高,miR-497-5p表达水平降低,且与肿瘤最大径增大、WHO中枢神经系统肿瘤分级高有关,可导致胶质瘤患者不良预后。

多发性骨髓瘤患者血清lncRNA PITPNA-AS1、lncRNA NORAD水平及其与患者预后的关系

目的:分析多发性骨髓瘤(MM)患者血清长链非编码RNA(lncRNA)PITPNA反义RNA1(PITPNA-AS1)、lncRNA NORAD水平及其与患者预后的关系。方法:分别选择本院收治的96例MM患者和96例来本院健康查体的志愿者作为试验组和对照组,时间在2018年1月至2020年12月期间;采用实时荧光定量PCR(RT-qPCR)法检测两组血清中lncRNA PITPNA-AS1、lncRNA NORAD的相对表达量;采用Pearson相关分析分析血清lncRNA PITPNA-AS1与lncRNA NORAD水平的相关性;采用Kaplan-Meier生存分析分析血清lncRNA PITPNA-AS1、lncRNA NORAD水平与MM预后的关系;采用多元Cox回归分析MM患者预后的影响因素。结果:试验组血清lncRNA PITPNA-AS1、lncRNA NORAD水平显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。Ⅲ期MM患者血清lncRNA PITPNA-AS1、lncRNA NORAD水平显著高于Ⅰ期和Ⅱ期,Ⅱ期显著高于Ⅰ期(P<0.05)。MM患者血清lncRNA PITPNA-AS1与lncRNA NORAD水平呈正相关(r=0.636,P<0.05)。lncRNA PITPNA-AS1和lncRNA NORAD高表达患者3年总生存率均低于低表达患者(χ~2值分别为8.065、11.937,P值分别为0.005、0.001)。ISS分期较高、lncRNA PITPNA-AS1高水平、lncRNA NORAD高水平是MM患者预后的危险因素(P<0.05)。结论:MM患者血清lncRNA PITPNA-AS1、lncRNA NORAD水平异常升高,且与患者预后关系密切。

长链非编码RNA在脑缺血再灌注损伤炎症反应中研究进展

脑缺血再灌注损伤(cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury,CIRI)是指脑缺血后再恢复血流时导致神经功能缺损症状进一步加重的现象,严重影响患者的预后。近年来研究发现长链非编码RNA(long non-coding RNA,LncRNA)与CIRI后的炎症反应密切相关。从CIRI的机制出发,对近年来发现的影响CIRI炎症反应中LncRNA的表达及其作用机制做一总结,旨在为CIRI的治疗提供新的治疗靶点和研究思路。

lncRNA ENST00000452996.1通过ERK/GSK-3β/β-catenin信号通路调控肝癌细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭

目的研究一种新的长链非编码RNA ENST00000452996.1对肝癌细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭等的影响及其调控机制。方法TCGA数据集分析肝癌组织ENST00000452996.1表达;构建ENST00000452996.1的shRNA载体,包装病毒感染Huh-7细胞(shENST00000452996.1组),CCK-8法、克隆形成法、流式细胞术、划痕法和Transwell小室法分别检测细胞增殖、凋亡、迁移和侵袭能力;Western blot法检测shENST00000452996.1组、ERK激动剂EGF处理组和GSK-3β抑制剂TDZD-8处理组的ERK/GSK-3β/β-catenin信号分子的表达。结果TCGA分析发现,肝癌组织ENST00000452996.1表达水平明显高于癌旁组织,且与Edmondson-Steiner分级呈正相关,与总生存时间呈负相关;与对照组相比,shENST00000452996.1组细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭能力明显下降,凋亡能力明显增强,p-ERK1/2、p-GSK-3β^(Ser9)和β-catenin表达均下调,GSK-3β和p-β-catenin表达上调,核β-catenin表达下降;与shENST00000452996.1组相比,EGF处理组p-ERK1/2表达升高,EGF处理组和TDZD-8处理组p-GSK-3β^(Ser9)和β-catenin及核β-catenin表达均升高,GSK-3β和p-β-catenin表达均降低。结论干扰ENST00000452996.1表达抑制ERK1/2磷酸化,阻止GSK3β^(Ser9)磷酸化,导致β-catenin磷酸化,抑制β-catenin核转位,推断ENST00000452996.1通过ERK/GSK-3β/β-catenin信号通路增强肝癌细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭能力,抑制细胞凋亡,从而发挥促进肝细胞癌的作用。

小细胞外囊泡及其携带的非编码RNA在非酒精性脂肪性肝病中的作用

小细胞外囊泡(small extracellular vesicles,sEVs)是由细胞分泌的一种细胞外囊泡,产生于多泡体,多泡体与质膜融合并释放到细胞外基质。由于小细胞外囊泡可以携带分子质量相对较小的核酸、蛋白质、脂质,能够执行细胞间物质传递、细胞间通讯等功能。因此,小细胞外囊泡及其携带的非编码RNA不仅参与细胞正常生理过程,也可以在多种疾病的发生发展过程中起重要作用。本文综述了小细胞外囊泡在非酒精性脂肪性肝病(NAFLD)中的作用,小细胞外囊泡及其携带的非编码RNA不仅有望成为NAFLD诊断的标志物,同时也具有治疗NAFLD的潜在作用,或能为治疗NAFLD提供新思路。

非编码RNA在颞下颌关节炎中的研究进展

颞下颌关节炎(temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis,TMJOA)是一种临床常见疾病,但发病机制尚不明确且缺乏有效的治疗手段,给患者带来很大困扰。因此,探究TMJOA的发病机制,寻找有效的治疗方法具有重要意义。近年来的研究表明,非编码RNA(noncoding RNA,ncRNA)参与调控TMJOA的发生、发展,在其诊断和治疗方面具有巨大潜力,因此有望成为新的诊断标志物和治疗靶标。本文将对ncRNA在TMJOA中的研究进展作一综述。

LncRNA GATA3-AS1通过调控miR-362-3p/FABP5轴抑制宫颈癌细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭

目的:探究长链非编码RNA GATA3反义RNA 1(lncRNA GATA3-AS1)调控微小RNA-362-3p(miR-362-3p)表达对宫颈癌细胞恶性生物学行为的影响。方法:qRT-PCR检测宫颈癌细胞中lncRNA GATA3-AS1、miR-362-3p、FABP5表达;双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证lncRNA GATA3-AS1和miR-362-3p的靶向关系、miR-362-3p和FABP5的靶向关系;将细胞分为pcDNA-NC组、pcDNA-GATA3-AS1组、si-NC组、si-GATA3-AS1组、si-GATA3-AS1+inhibitor-NC组、si-GATA3-AS1+miR-362-3p inhibitor组、miR-NC组、miR-362-3p mimics组、miR-362-3p mimics+pcDNA-NC组、miR-362-3p mimics+pcDNA FABP5组;Western blot检测蛋白表达;EdU法检测细胞增殖;Transwell检测细胞迁移侵袭。结果:在宫颈癌细胞系中,GATA3-AS1、FABP5均为高表达,miR-362-3p均为低表达,选择HeLa细胞进行后续实验;双荧光素酶报告基因实验表明,lncRNA GATA3-AS1和miR-802、miR-362-3p和FABP5具有靶向关系;与pcDNA-NC组比较,pcDNA-GATA3-AS1组Hela细胞EdU阳性率、迁移侵袭及MMP-2、MMP-9表达明显上升(P<0.05);与si-NC组比较,si-GATA3-AS1组HeLa细胞EdU阳性率、迁移侵袭及MMP-2、MMP-9表达明显下降(P<0.05);抑制miR-362-3p表达或过表达FABP5均可以明显逆转沉默GATA3-AS1或过表达miR-362-3p对于HeLa细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭的抑制作用。结论:沉默GATA3-AS1可以靶向上调miR-362-3p表达,抑制FABP5表达,抑制宫颈癌HeLa细胞增殖迁移及侵袭。

lncRNA NEAT1降表达人喉鳞状细胞癌细胞增殖凋亡变化及与miR-214靶向关系

目的观察长链非编码RNA(lncRNA)核富集转录体1(NEAT1)降表达的人喉鳞状细胞癌(LSCC)细胞增殖凋亡变化,探讨其与微小RNA-214(miR-214)的靶向关系。方法采用实时荧光定量PCR(RT-qPCR)法检测人永生化表皮细胞Hacat和人LSCC细胞系(FD-LSC-1、Hep-2、TU177)中lncRNA NEAT1、miR-214,选择TU177细胞为受试细胞。取对数生长期TU177细胞,分为甲、乙组,分别转染si-lncRNA NEAT1(敲低lncRNA NEAT1表达)、si-NC(乱序无意义序列),培养至24 h时采用CCK8法观察两组细胞增殖情况、采用平板克隆形成实验观察两组细胞克隆形成情况、采用流式细胞术观察两组细胞周期和细胞凋亡情况、采用RT-qPCR法检测两组细胞lncRNA NEAT1及miR-214。另取对数生长期TU177细胞,分为一二三四组,一组顺序转染WT-lncRNA NEAT1、miR-214 mimic,二组顺序转染WT-lncRNA NEAT1、miR-NC,三组顺序转染MUT-lncRNA NEAT1、miR-214 mimics,四组顺序转染MUT-lncRNA NEAT1、miR-NC。采用双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证lncRNA NEAT1及miR-214的靶向关系。结果与乙组相比,培养24、48、72 h时甲组TU177细胞OD值低,培养14 d时甲组TU177细胞克隆形成数少,甲组TU177细胞G0/G1期细胞比例高、S期细胞比例低,细胞凋亡率高(P均<0.05);与乙组相比,转染24 h时甲组TU177细胞lncRNA NEAT1相对表达量低、miR-214相对表达量高(P均<0.05)。培养48 h时一、二、三、四组TU177细胞细胞荧光素酶活性分别为0.63±0.08、0.99±0.01、1.02±0.02、0.98±0.03,与二组相比,一组细胞荧光素酶活性低(P<0.05)。结论敲低lncRNA NEAT1表达可抑制TU177细胞的增殖和克隆,阻滞细胞周期于G0/G1期,并促进细胞的凋亡。TU177细胞中lncRNA NEAT1与miR-214靶向相关。lncRNA NEAT1可能通过与miR-214靶向结合,抑制TU177细胞的增殖克隆,阻滞细胞周期于G0/G1期,促进细胞的凋亡。

长链非编码RNA POT1-AS1在宫颈癌顺铂耐药中的作用研究

背景同步放化疗是晚期宫颈癌(cervical cancer,CC)的治疗方法,顺铂(cisplatin,CDDP)是目前临床化疗使用的主要药物之一,CDDP耐药的发生严重制约了其临床应用,因此针对CDDP耐药发生机制的研究对CC的治疗至关重要。目的探索长链非编码RNA(long non-coding RNA,lncRNA)POT1-AS1在宫颈癌CDDP耐药中的作用。方法基于TCGA数据库,分析POT1-AS1在CC组织及正常组织中的表达情况,并分析POT1-AS1的表达量与预后的关系。采用CCK-8实验评估CDDP处理后的耐药细胞系和亲本细胞系、siPOT1-AS1组和siNC组的活力并测定相应的半抑制浓度(the half maximal inhibitory concentration,IC50)。实时荧光定量PCR(quantitative real-time PCR,qPCR)检测POT1-AS1在耐药细胞系及相应亲本细胞系中的表达以及POT1-AS1表达与CDDP作用时间的相关性。克隆形成实验检测POT1-AS1对CDDP耐药细胞增殖情况的影响。PI/DAPI双染荧光用于评估POT1-AS1与CDDP诱导的细胞死亡的相关性。结果POT1-AS1在CC肿瘤组织中高表达,并与不良预后相关。耐药细胞系的细胞活力及IC50值显著高于亲本细胞系(P<0.001),POT1-AS1沉默组的细胞活力及IC50值显著低于阴性对照(negative control,NC)组(P<0.001),差异均有统计学意义。POT1-AS1在耐药细胞系中的表达显著高于亲本细胞系(P<0.001),且随着CDDP给药时间的延长而增加。沉默POT1-AS1后可显著抑制耐药细胞的增殖能力(P<0.01)。与NC组相比,POT1-AS1沉默组的CC耐药细胞死亡率显著增加(P<0.01),尤其是在加入CDDP作用后(P<0.01)。结论POT1-AS1与宫颈癌CDDP耐药密切相关,并通过抑制CDDP诱导的细胞死亡发挥促癌作用。

血清lncRNA DUXAP8及miR-24-3p在子痫前期诊断及妊娠结局评估中的价值

目的分析血清长非编码RNA双同源盒A伪基因8(lncRNA DUXAP8),微小RNA(miR)-24-3p在子痫前期(PE诊断及妊娠结局评估中的价值。方法选取2019年3月至2022年9月承德市中心医院妇儿院区产科124例PE患者为PE组,同期健康孕妇124例为对照组。根据妊娠结局分为不良组27例和良好组97例。均采用qRT-PCR法测定血清lncRNA DUXAP8、miR-24-3p水平。采用多因素Logistic回归分析PE孕妇妊娠结局影响因素。采用ROC曲线分析血清lncRNA DUXAP8、miR-24-3p水平诊断PE及预后的价值。结果PE组血清lncRNA DUXAP8水平低于对照组,miR-24-3p水平高于对照组(P<0.05)。TargetScanHuman网站预测显示,lncRNA DUXAP8与miR-24-3p间可能存在靶向关系。相关性分析表明,lncRNA DUXAP8与miR-24-3p呈负相关(r=-0.471,P<0.001)。血清lncRNA DUXAP8、miR-24-3p联合诊断PE的AUC显著高于单独诊断(Z_(lncRNA DUXAP8-联合)=3.285,P=0.001;Z_(miR-24-3p-联合)=3.020,P=0.003),联合诊断的敏感性为92.74%,特异性为72.31%。良好组孕妇血清lncRNA DUXAP8水平高于不良组,miR-24-3p水平低于不良组(P<0.05)。良好组孕妇收缩压、舒张压、产前血糖、血红蛋白、24 h尿蛋白、白细胞计数、LDH低于不良组,血小板计数、血清白蛋白高于不良组(P<0.05)。lncRNA DUXAP8是PE孕妇妊娠结局不良保护因素,miR-24-3p是危险因素(P<0.05)。血清lncRNA DUXAP8、miR-24-3p联合诊断PE孕妇妊娠结局的AUC显著高于单独诊断(Z_(lncRNA DUXAP8-联合)=2.113,P=0.035,Z_(miR-24-3p-联合)=3.033,P=0.002),联合诊断的敏感性为88.89%,特异性为80.41%。结论PE孕妇lncRNA DUXAP8水平降低,miR-24-3p水平升高,可能与PE的发生和孕妇妊娠结局相关。

基于铜死亡相关lncRNAs的胰腺癌预后模型构建与验证

目的研究铜死亡相关lncRNAs在胰腺癌(PAAD)患者中的预后预测价值,并进一步构建预后预测模型。方法从TCGA数据库中下载胰腺癌患者的转录组测序数据和相应临床信息,通过Pearson相关性分析筛选与预后相关的铜死亡相关lncRNAs,先后利用单因素Cox回归和Lasso回归分析并进一步构建预后模型。根据模型的风险评分中位数,将所有患者分为高风险组和低风险组。通过Kaplan-Meier生存分析、亚组分析、ROC曲线分析及一致性指数分析评估模型的预后预测价值,并利用单因素和多因素回归分析验证模型的独立性。对高、低风险组的差异表达基因进行GO及KEGG功能富集分析,并对高、低风险组患者进行肿瘤突变负荷(TMB)分析、免疫治疗反应预测以及药物敏感性分析。结果通过Pearson相关性分析,确定了127个铜死亡相关的lncRNAs,先后利用单因素Cox回归分析及Lasso回归分析构建了一个基于6个铜死亡相关lncRNAs的预后预测模型。根据模型计算结果将PAAD患者队列分成高风险组和低风险组,Kaplan-Meier生存分析表明低风险组患者的生存时间要长于高风险组(P<0.05)。ROC曲线证明了该模型对胰腺癌患者预后的预测性能良好:1、3、5年ROC曲线下面积分别为0.687、0.753、0.771;基因功能富集分析表明,高、低风险组差异表达基因主要富集于免疫相关通路。此外,高风险组患者的TMB值明显大于低风险组,而TIDE评分明显低于低风险组。最后,通过药物敏感性分析发现不同组的胰腺癌患者对特定药物的敏感性存在统计学差异,对临床用药具有一定的指导意义。结论本研究基于铜死亡相关lncRNAs成功构建了一个PAAD患者预后模型,可精准预测PAAD患者的预后,并为患者的临床药物治疗选择提供个性化指导。

LncRNA ZEB1-AS1和LncRNA SOX2OT在糖尿病肾病患者中的表达及与肾功能的相关性研究

目的探究长链非编码RNA锌指E盒结合同源盒蛋白1反义链1(LncRNA ZEB1-AS1)和长链非编码RNA性别决定相关基因簇2重叠转录本(LncRNA SOX2OT)在糖尿病肾病(DN)患者中的表达及与肾功能的相关性。方法选取于2021年11月—2023年12月在武汉大学人民医院肾内科收治的DN患者106例为DN组,并根据24 h尿蛋白定量(24 h Upro)水平分为正常蛋白尿亚组43例(<30 mg)、微量蛋白尿亚组39例(30~<300 mg)、大量蛋白尿亚组24例(≥300 mg),另选取同期医院单纯糖尿病患者106例作对照组,检测患者血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT水平;Pearson法分析LncRNA ZEB1-AS1和LncRNA SOX2OT与肾功能指标的相关性;Logistic分析影响DN患者肾功能损伤的因素。结果DN组血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT水平低于对照组(t=11.471、10.257,P均<0.001)。血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT比较,正常尿蛋白亚组>微量尿蛋白亚组>大量尿蛋白亚组(F=58.720、117.722,P均<0.001),BUN、SCr、UA水平比较,正常尿蛋白亚组<微量尿蛋白亚组<大量尿蛋白亚组,差异均有统计学意义(F=122.493、595.589、53.178,P均<0.001);LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT分别与BUN、SCr、UA呈负相关(r=-0.487、-0.498、-0.521,-0.527、-0.515、-0.534,P均<0.001);Logistic回归分析显示,糖尿病病程长及高BUN、SCr、UA水平是影响DN患者肾功能损伤的危险因素[OR(95%CI)=1.672(1.128~2.479)、2.839(1.534~5.253)、2.754(1.512~5.017)、2.693(1.464~4.954)],高LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT是保护因素[OR(95%CI)=0.875(0.798~0.959)、0.898(0.832~0.969)]。结论血清LncRNA ZEB1-AS1、LncRNA SOX2OT水平与DN患者肾功能有关,可能是评估DN患者肾功能的潜在指标。