IL-17 induces NSCLC cell migration and invasion by elevating MMP19 gene transcription and expression through the interaction of p300-dependent STAT3-K631 acetylation and its Y705-phosphorylation

The cancer cell metastasis is a major death reason for patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Although researchers have disclosed that interleukin 17(IL-17)can increase matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs)induction causing NSCLC cell metastasis,the underlying mechanism remains unclear.In the study,we found that IL-17 receptor A(IL-17RA),p300,p-STAT3,Ack-STAT3,and MMP19 were up-regulated both in NSCLC tissues and NSCLC cells stimulated with IL-17.p300,STAT3 and MMP19 overexpression or knockdown could raise or reduce IL-17-induced p-STAT3,Ack-STAT3 and MMP19 level as well as the cell migration and invasion.Mechanism investigation revealed that STAT3 and p300 bound to the same region(−544 to−389 nt)of MMP19 promoter,and p300 could acetylate STAT3-K631 elevating STAT3 transcriptional activity,p-STAT3 or MMP19 expression and the cell mobility exposed to IL-17.Meanwhile,p300-mediated STAT3-K631 acetylation and its Y705-phosphorylation could interact,synergistically facilitating MMP19 gene transcription and enhancing cell migration and invasion.Besides,the animal experiments exhibited that the nude mice inoculated with NSCLC cells by silencing p300,STAT3 or MMP19 gene plus IL-17 treatment,the nodule number,and MMP19,Ack-STAT3,or p-STAT3 production in the lung metastatic nodules were all alleviated.Collectively,these outcomes uncover that IL-17-triggered NSCLC metastasis involves up-regulating MMP19 expression via the interaction of STAT3-K631 acetylation by p300 and its Y705-phosphorylation,which provides a new mechanistic insight and potential strategy for NSCLC metastasis and therapy.

Mechanism of SNHG12 in Regulating Human Angiostatin Binding Protein Through MicroRNA497 in the Migration and Invasion of Human Lung Cancer Cells

Objective:To investigate the effect of small nucleolar host gene 12(SNHG12)on the migration and invasion of human lung cancer cells by regulating human angiostatin binding protein through microribonucleic acid(microRNA)-497.Methods:A549,H1299,and PC9 cells were cultured in Roswell Park Memorial Institute(RPMI)-1640 medium containing 10%fetal bovine serum,and human bronchial epithelial(HBE)cells were cultured in Dulbecco’s modified eagle medium(DMEM)containing 10%fetal bovine serum.The incubator conditions were as follows:saturated humidity,37℃,and 5%carbon dioxide(CO2).Results:The gene expressions of small nucleolar host gene 12(SNHG12)in HBE,A549,H1299,and PC9 were 1.00±0.02,5.61±0.42,3.78±0.29,and 3.51±0.23,respectively.The gene expressions of microRNA-497HBE,A549,H1299,and PC9 were 1.00±0.13,0.21±0.04,0.35±0.05,and 0.37±0.06,respectively,with P<0.05.The microRNA-497 gene expression and cell apoptosis rate in the microRNA-497 group and the microRNA-497+pcDNA3.1 group were significantly higher than those in the miR-NC group,whereas the A value and cell invasion number were significantly lower than those in the miR-negative control(NC)group,with P<0.05.Compared with the microRNA-497+pcDNA3.1 group,the microRNA-497 gene expression and cell apoptosis rate in the microRNA-497+SNHG12 group were significantly lower,whereas the A value and cell invasion number were significantly higher,with P<0.05.Conclusion:SNHG12 can inhibit the migration and invasion of human lung cancer cells by regulating human angiostatin binding protein through microRNA-497.

lncRNACNN3-206 activates intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis and invasion by sponging miR-212, an implication for Crohn’s disease

BACKGROUND Statistics indicate that the incidence of Crohn’s disease(CD)is rising in many countries.The poor understanding on the pathological mechanism has limited the development of effective therapy against this disease.Previous studies showed that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)could be involved in autoimmune diseases including CD,but the detailed molecular mechanisms remain unclear.AIM To identify the differentially expressed lncRNAs in the intestinal mucosa associated with CD,and to characterize their pathogenic role(s)and related mechanisms.METHODS The differential expression of lncRNAs was screened by high-throughput RNA sequencing,and the top candidate genes were validated in an expanded cohort by real-time PCR.The regulatory network was predicted by bioinformatic software and competitive endogenous RNA analysis,and was characterized in Caco-2 and HT-29 cell culture using methods of cell transfection,real-time PCR,Western blotting analysis,flow cytometry,and cell migration and invasion assays.Finally,these findings were confirmed in vivo using a CD animal model.RESULTS The 3'end of lncRNACNN3-206 and the 3’UTR of Caspase10 contain highaffinity miR212 binding sites.lncRNACNN3-206 expression was found to be significantly increased in intestinal lesions of CD patients.Activation of the lncRNACNN3-206-miR-212-Caspase10 regulatory network led to increased apoptosis,migration and invasion in intestinal epithelial cells.Knockdown of lncRNACNN3-206 expression alleviated intestinal mucosal inflammation and tissue damage in the CD mouse model.CONCLUSION lncRNACNN3-206 may play a key role in CD pathogenesis.lncRNACNN3-206 could be a therapeutic target for CD treatment.

Effect of Down-regulation of MMP-2 by Quercetin on the Migration and Invasion of Uterine Fibroids Cells through the cAMP Signaling Pathway

Objective:To investigate the effect of down-regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2)by down-regulating the cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)signaling pathway on the migration and invasion of uterine fibroids cells.Methods:A total of 65 female SD rats were randomly divided into five groups after being adaptively fed for 7 d.Except for the blank group,the remaining four groups of rats were injected with 0.05 mg/(100 g·d)estradiol benzoate and 0.5 mg/(100g·d)progesterone into the muscle to establish a uterine fibroids rat model.After successful modeling,the blank group and model group were given 200 mg/(kg·d)physiological saline by gavage,the low-dose group was given 100 mg/(kg·d)mifepristone by gavage,the medium-dose group was given 200 mg/(kg·d)mifepristone by gavage,and the high-dose group was given 300 mg/(kg·d)mifepristone by gavage.After continuous gavage treatment for 21 d,serum and uterine tissues were collected from rats to observe and compare the expression levels of MMP-2 mRNA,TIMP-2 mRNA,estradiol(E2),cAMP signaling pathway related proteins,and the migration and invasive ability of uterine fibroids cells in the five groups of rats.Results:The expression levels of MMP-2 mRNA and E2in the high-dose group were lower than those in the low-dose group and the medium-dose group,and the expression level of TIMP-2 mRNA was higher than that in the low-dose group and the medium-dose group(P<0.05).The number of cell migration in a single visual field of rats in the high-dose group was lower than that in the low-dose group and the medium-dose group(P<0.05).The number of cell invasion in a single visual field of rats in the high-dose group was lower than that in the low-dose group and the medium-dose group(P<0.05).The mRNA expression levels of cAMP,PDE and PK in the high-dose group were higher than those in the low-dose group,and the mRNA expression levels of AC in the high-dose group were lower than those in the low-dose group(P<0.05).The mRNA expression levels of cAMP and PDE in the high-dose group were higher than those in the mediumdose group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Letrozole may down-regulate the expression level of MMP-2 through the cAMP signaling pathway to inhibit the migration and invasion of uterine fibroids cells.With increasing doses of letrozole,its inhibitory effect on the migration and invasion of uterine fibroids cells will be enhanced.However,the optimal dosage of letrozole for inhibiting the migration and invasion of uterine fibroids cells is yet to be determined.