Advances in genomics technology over recent years have led to the surprising discovery that the genome is far more pervasively transcribed than was previously appreciated. Much of the newly-discovered transcriptome ap...Advances in genomics technology over recent years have led to the surprising discovery that the genome is far more pervasively transcribed than was previously appreciated. Much of the newly-discovered transcriptome appears to represent long non-coding RNA （lncRNA）, a heteroge- neous group of largely uncharacterised transcripts. Understanding the biological function of these molecules represents a major challenge and in this review we discuss some of the progress made to date. One major theme of lncRNA biology seems to be the existence of a network of interactions with microRNA （miRNA） pathways, lncRNA has been shown to act as both a source and an inhi- bitory regulator of miRNA. At the transcriptional level, a model is emerging whereby lncRNA bridges DNA and protein by binding to chromatin and serving as a scaffold for modifying protein complexes. Such a mechanism can bridge promoters to enhancers or enhancer-like non-coding genes by regulating chromatin looping, as well as conferring specificity on histone modifying com- plexes by directing them to specific loci.展开更多
MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are a class of short, endogenously-initiated non-coding RNAs that post-transcriptionally control gene expression via either translational repression or mRNA degradation. It is becoming evident tha...MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are a class of short, endogenously-initiated non-coding RNAs that post-transcriptionally control gene expression via either translational repression or mRNA degradation. It is becoming evident that miRNAs are playing significant roles in regulatory mechanisms operating in various organisms, including developmental timing and host-pathogen interactions as well as cell differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis and tumorigenesis. Likewise, as a regulatory element, miRNA itself is coordinatively modulated by multifarious effectors when carrying out basic functions, such as SNP, miRNA editing, methylation and circadian clock. This mini-review summarized the current understanding of interactions between miRNAs and their targets, including recent advancements in deciphering the regulatory mechanisms that control the biogenesis and functionality of miRNAs in various cellular processes.展开更多
Long non-coding RNAs （lncRNAs） refer to a group of RNAs that are usually more than 200 nucleotides and are not involved in protein generation. Instead, lncRNAs are involved in different regulatory processes, such as...Long non-coding RNAs （lncRNAs） refer to a group of RNAs that are usually more than 200 nucleotides and are not involved in protein generation. Instead, lncRNAs are involved in different regulatory processes, such as regulation of gene expression. Different lncRNAs exist throughout the genome. LncRNAs are also known for their roles in different human diseases such as cancer. HOTAIR is an lncRNA that plays a role as an oncogenic molecule in different cancer ceils, such as breast, gastric, colorectal, and cervical cancer cells. Therefore, HOTAIR expression level is a potential biomarker for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in several cancers. This RNA takes part in epigenetic regulation of genes and plays an important role in different cellular pathways by interacting with Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 （PRC2）. In this review, we describe the molecular function and regulation of HOTAIR and its role in different types of cancers.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the expression patterns of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gastric cancer. METHODS: Two publicly available human exon arrays for gastric cancer and data for the corresponding normal tissue were d...AIM: To investigate the expression patterns of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gastric cancer. METHODS: Two publicly available human exon arrays for gastric cancer and data for the corresponding normal tissue were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). We re-annotated the probes of the human exon arrays and retained the probes uniquely mapping to lncRNAs at the gene level. LncRNA expression profiles were generated by using robust multi-array average method in affymetrix power tools. The normalized data were then analyzed with a Bioconductor package linear models for microarray data and genes with adjusted P -values below 0.01 were considered differentially expressed. An independent data set was used to validate the results. RESULTS: With the computational pipeline established to re-annotate over 6.5 million probes of the Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST array, we identified 136053 probes uniquely mapping to lncRNAs at the gene level. These probes correspond to 9294 lncRNAs, covering nearly 76% of the GENCODE lncRNA data set. By analyzing GSE27342 consisting of 80 paired gastric cancer and normal adjacent tissue samples, we identified 88 lncRNAs that were differentially expressed in gastric cancer, some of which have been reported to play a role in cancer, such as LINC00152, taurine upregulated 1, urothelial cancer associated 1, Pvt1 oncogene, small nucleolar RNA host gene 1 and LINC00261. In the validation data set GSE33335, 59% of these differentially expressed lncRNAs showed significant expression changes (adjusted P -value < 0.01) with the same direction. CONCLUSION: We identified a set of lncRNAs differentially expressed in gastric cancer, providing useful information for discovery of new biomarkers and therapeutic targets in gastric cancer.展开更多
The central dogma of molecular biology states that the functions of RNA revolve around protein translation.Until the last decade,most researches were geared towards characterization of RNAs as intermediaries in protei...The central dogma of molecular biology states that the functions of RNA revolve around protein translation.Until the last decade,most researches were geared towards characterization of RNAs as intermediaries in protein translation,namely,messenger RNAs(mRNAs)as temporary copies of genetic information,ribosomal RNAs(rRNAs)as a main component of ribosome,or translators of codon sequence(t RNAs).The statistical reality,however,is that these processes account for less than 2%of the genome,and insufficiently explain the functionality of 98%of transcribed RNAs.Recent discoveries have unveiled thousands of unique non-coding RNAs(ncRNAs)and shifted the perception of them from being"junk"transcriptional products to"yet to be elucidated"—and potentially monumentally important—RNAs.Most ncRNAs are now known as key regulators in various networks in which they could lead to specific cellular responses and fates.In major cancers,ncRNAs have been identified as both oncogenic drivers and tumor suppressors,indicating a complex regulatory network among these ncRNAs.Herein,we provide a comprehensive review of the various ncRNAs and their functional roles in cancer,and the pre-clinical and clinical development of nc RNA-based therapeutics.A deeper understanding of ncRNAs could facilitate better design of personalized therapeutics.展开更多
Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)are members of the non-protein coding RNA family longer than 200 nucleotides.They participate in the regulation of gene and protein expression influencing apoptosis,cell proliferation and ...Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)are members of the non-protein coding RNA family longer than 200 nucleotides.They participate in the regulation of gene and protein expression influencing apoptosis,cell proliferation and immune responses,thereby playing a critical role in the development and progression of various cancers,including colorectal cancer(CRC).As CRC is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies worldwide with high mortality,its screening and early detection are crucial,so the identification of disease-specific biomarkers is necessary.LncRNAs are promising candidates as they are involved in carcinogenesis,and certain lncRNAs(e.g.,CCAT1,CRNDE,CRCAL1-4)show altered expression in adenomas,making them potential early diagnostic markers.In addition to being useful as tissue-specific markers,analysis of circulating lncRNAs(e.g.,CCAT1,CCAT2,BLACAT1,CRNDE,NEAT1,UCA1)in peripheral blood offers the possibility to establish minimally invasive,liquid biopsy-based diagnostic tests.This review article aims to describe the origin,structure,and functions of lncRNAs and to discuss their contribution to CRC development.Moreover,our purpose is to summarise lncRNAs showing altered expression levels during tumor formation in both colon tissue and plasma/serum samples and to demonstrate their clinical implications as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers for CRC.展开更多
As a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, lung cancer is a collection of diseases with diverse etiologies which can be broadly classified into small-cell lung cancer （SCLC） and non-small-cell lung cancer （NSCL...As a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, lung cancer is a collection of diseases with diverse etiologies which can be broadly classified into small-cell lung cancer （SCLC） and non-small-cell lung cancer （NSCLC）. Lung cancer is characterized by genomic and epigenomic alterations; however, mechanisms underlying lung tumorigenesis remain to be elucidated. Long noncoding RNAs （lncRNAs） are a group of non-coding RNAs that consist of ≥ 200 nucleotides but possess low or no protein-coding potential. Accumulating evidence indicates that abnormal expression of lncRNAs is associated with tumorigenesis of various cancers, including lung cancer, through multiple biological mechanisms involving epigenetic, transcriptional, and post-transcriptional alterations. In this review, we highlight the expression and roles of lncRNAs in NSCLC and discuss their potential clinical applications as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers, as well as therapeutic targets.展开更多
Gastric cancer(GC) is the fourth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Micro RNAs(mi RNAs) and long non-coding RNAs(lnc RNAs) are the most popular non-coding RNAs in cancer rese...Gastric cancer(GC) is the fourth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Micro RNAs(mi RNAs) and long non-coding RNAs(lnc RNAs) are the most popular non-coding RNAs in cancer research. To date,the roles of mi RNAs and lnc RNAs have been extensively studied in GC,suggesting that mi RNAs and lnc RNAs represent a vital component of tumor biology. Furthermore,circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs are found to be dysregulated in patients with GC compared with healthy individuals. Circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs may function as promising biomarkers to improve the early detection of GC. Multiple possibilities for mi RNA secretion have been elucidated,including active secretion by microvesicles,exosomes,apoptotic bodies,highdensity lipoproteins and protein complexes as well as passive leakage from cells. However,the mechanism underlying lnc RNA secretion and the functions of circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs have not been fully illuminated. Concurrently,to standardize results of global investigations of circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs biomarker studies,several recommendations for preanalytic considerations are put forward. In this review,we summarize the known circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs for GC diagnosis. The possible mechanism of mi RNA and lnc RNA secretion as well as methodologies for identification of circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs are also discussed. The topics covered here highlight new insights into GC diagnosis and screening.展开更多
Summary： This study aimed to examine the effect of long non-coding RNA （LncRNA） MEG3 on the biological behaviors of renal cell carcinoma （RCC） cells 786-0 and the possible mechanism. MEG3 expression levels were d...Summary： This study aimed to examine the effect of long non-coding RNA （LncRNA） MEG3 on the biological behaviors of renal cell carcinoma （RCC） cells 786-0 and the possible mechanism. MEG3 expression levels were detected by RT-qPCR in Rmaor tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues from 29 RCC patients and in RCC lines 786-0 and SN12 and human embryonic kidney cell line 293T. Plasmids GV144-MEG3 （MEG3 overexpression plasmid） and GV144 （control plasmid） were stably transfected into 786-0 cells by using lipofectamine 2000. Cell viabilities were determined by MTT, cell apoptosis rates by flow cytometry following PE Annexin V and 7AAD staining, apoptosis-related protein expressions by Western blotting, and Bcl-2 mRNA by RT-qPCR in the transfected cells. The results showed that MEG3 was evidently downregulated in RCC tissues （P〈0.05） and RCC cell lines （P〈0.05）. The viabilities of 786-0 cells were decreased significantly after transfection with GV144-MEG3 for over 24 h （P〈0.05）. Consistently, the apoptosis rate was significantly increased in 786-0 cells transfected with GV144-MEG3 for 48 h （P〈0.05）. Furthermore, overexpression of MEG3 could reduce the expression of Bcl-2 and procaspase-9 proteins, enhance the expression of cleaved caspase-9 protein, and promote the release of cytochrome c protein to cytoplasm （P〈0.05）. Additionally, Bcl-2 mRNA level was declined by MEG3 overexpression （P〈0.05）. It was concluded that MEG3 induces the apoptosis of RCC cells possibly by activating the mitochondrial pathway.展开更多
Ginsenosides are a series of glycosylated triterpenoids which belong to protopanaxadiol(PPD)-,protopanaxatriol(PPT)-,ocotillol(OCT)-and oleanane(OA)-type saponins known as active compounds of Panax genus.They are accu...Ginsenosides are a series of glycosylated triterpenoids which belong to protopanaxadiol(PPD)-,protopanaxatriol(PPT)-,ocotillol(OCT)-and oleanane(OA)-type saponins known as active compounds of Panax genus.They are accumulated in plant roots,stems,leaves,and flowers.The content and composition of ginsenosides are varied in different ginseng species,and in different parts of a certain plant.In this review,we summarized the representative saponins structures,their distributions and the contents in nearly 20 Panax species,and updated the biosynthetic pathways of ginsenosides focusing on enzymes responsible for structural diversified ginsenoside biosynthesis.We also emphasized the transcription factors in ginsenoside biosynthesis and non-coding RNAs in the growth of Panax genus plants,and highlighted the current three major biotechnological applications for ginsenosides production.This review covered advances in the past four decades,providing more clues for chemical discrimination and assessment on certain ginseng plants,new perspectives for rational evaluation and utilization of ginseng resource,and potential strategies for production of specific ginsenosides.展开更多
Objective: Emerging evidence indicates that long non-coding RNAs(lnc RNAs) are critical in carcinogenesis and progression of ovarian cancer. This study aimed to explore the functions and molecular mechanisms of plasma...Objective: Emerging evidence indicates that long non-coding RNAs(lnc RNAs) are critical in carcinogenesis and progression of ovarian cancer. This study aimed to explore the functions and molecular mechanisms of plasmacytoma variant translocation I(PVT1) in ovarian cancer Methods: PVT1 and miR-214 were detected by qRT-PCR assays in ovarian cancer tissues and cells. The cell proliferation,migration, and invasion abilities were detected by cell functional experiments, respectively. Western blot assay was performed to detect epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) markers. MiR-214 expression regulated by PVT1 was studied by RNA immunoprecipitation(RIP) and chromatin immunoprecipitation(Ch IP) assays.Results: The expression of PVT1 was up-regulated in ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines. Elevated PVT1 expression was associated with advanced stage and indicated poor prognosis for ovarian cancer patients. The knockdown of PVT1 impaired SKOV3 cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro. The promotion of ovarian cancer progression by PVT1 involved in regulation of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition process and PVT1 interaction with EZH2 represses miR-214 expression in ovarian cancer cells.Conclusions: PVT1 plays an important role in ovarian cancer tumorigenesis, which might be as a novel diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for ovarian cancer.展开更多
Objective This article aims to review recent studies on the biological characteristics of long non-coding RNAs （IncRNAs）, transcription regulation by IncRNAs, and the results of recent studies on the mechanism of ac...Objective This article aims to review recent studies on the biological characteristics of long non-coding RNAs （IncRNAs）, transcription regulation by IncRNAs, and the results of recent studies on the mechanism of action of IncRNAs in tumor development. Data sources The data cited in this review were mainly obtained from the articles listed in PubMed and HighWire that were published from January 2002 to June 2010. The search terms were ＂long non-coding RNA＂, ＂gene regulation＂, and ＂tumor＂. Study selection The mechanism of IncRNAs in gene expression regulation, and tumors concerned with IncRNAs and the role of IncRNAs in oncogenesis. Results IncRNAs play an important role in transcription control, and post-transcriptional controlling. IncRNAs are suppressing and promoting factors. regulation by controlling chromatin remodeling, transcriptional involved in many kinds of tumors and play key roles as both Conclusion IncRNAs could perfectly regulate the balance of gene expression system and play important roles in oncogenic cellular transformation.展开更多
A detailed understanding of genetic architecture of mRNA expression by millions of genetic variants is important for studying quantitative trait variation. In this study, we identified 1.25M SNPs with a minor allele f...A detailed understanding of genetic architecture of mRNA expression by millions of genetic variants is important for studying quantitative trait variation. In this study, we identified 1.25M SNPs with a minor allele frequency greater than 0.05 by combining reduced genome sequencing （GBS）, high- density array technologies （600K）, and previous deep RNA-sequencing data from 368 diverse inbred lines of maize. The balanced allelic frequencies and distributions in a relatively large and diverse natural panel helped to identify expression quantitative trait loci （eQTLs） associated with more than 18 000 genes （63.4% of tested genes）. We found that distant eQTLs were more frequent （~75% of all eQTLs） across the whole genome. Thirteen novel associated loci affecting maize kernel oil concentration were identified using the new dataset, among which one intergenic locus affected the kernel oil variation by controlling expression of three other known oil-related genes. Altogether, this study provides resources for expanding our understanding of cellular regulatory mechanisms of transcriptome variation and the landscape of functional variants within the maize genome, thereby enhancing the understanding of quantitative variations.展开更多
AIM: To detect the expression of the long noncoding RNA HOTAIR in colon cancer and analyze its relationship with clinicopathological parameters of colon cancer. METHODS: Total RNA was extracted from 80 colon cancer ti...AIM: To detect the expression of the long noncoding RNA HOTAIR in colon cancer and analyze its relationship with clinicopathological parameters of colon cancer. METHODS: Total RNA was extracted from 80 colon cancer tissues and matched tumor-adjacent normal colon tissues and reverse transcribed. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the expression of HOTAIR. The relationship between the expression of HOTAIR and clinicopathological parameters of colon cancer was analyzed. RESULTS: The expression of HOTAIR was significantly higher in colon cancer tissues than in matched tumoradjacent normal colon tissues(P < 0.05). HOTAIR expression was significantly higher in cases with lymph node metastasis than in those without metastasis; in lowly differentiated and undifferentiated cases than in highly and moderately differentiated cases; and in stages Ⅲ + Ⅳ cases than in stages?Ⅰ?+ Ⅱ cases(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: HOTAIR expression is upregulated in colon cancer, suggesting that HOTAIR plays an important role in the tumorigenesis, development and metastasis of colon cancer. HOTAIR may act as an oncogene and represents a new molecular target for the treatment of colon cancer.展开更多
BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)is abnormally expressed in various malignant tumors.In recent years,it has been found that IncRNA HULC is increasingly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues and is involved in th...BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)is abnormally expressed in various malignant tumors.In recent years,it has been found that IncRNA HULC is increasingly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues and is involved in the development and progression of pancreatic cancer.However,the clinical value of serum HULC in pancreatic cancer remains unclear,and there are few studies on how HULC regulates the biological function of pancreatic cancer cells.AIM To determine the value of lncRNA HULC in the diagnosis and prognosis of pancreatic cancer,and its possible biological potential.METHODS Sixty patients with pancreatic cancer and sixty patients with benign pancreatic diseases admitted to Xiangya Hospital,Central South University were assigned to the pancreatic cancer group and the benign disease group,respectively,and another 60 healthy subjects were enrolled as the normal group during the same period.HULC-siRNA and NC-siRNA were transfected into pancreatic cancer cells.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to determine the expression of HULC in tissues,serum,and cells.Western Blot was carried out to determine the expression ofβ-catenin,c-myc,and cyclin D1 in cells,and the cell counting kit-8,flow cytometry,and Transwell assay were conducted to determine the proliferation,apoptosis and invasion of cells.RESULTS Highly expressed in the tissues and serum of pancreatic cancer patients,HULC showed good clinical value in distinguishing between patients with pancreatic cancer,patients with benign pancreatic diseases and healthy subjects.HULC was related to pathological parameters including tumor size,T staging,M staging and vascular invasion,and the area-under-the-curve for evaluating these four expression of HULC had a significantly higher 3-year overall survival(OS)and 5-year OS than those with high expression.T staging,M staging,vascular invasion,and HULC were independent prognostic factors affecting the 3-year OS of patients with pancreatic cancer.Inhibition of HULC expression prevented the prolifera展开更多
Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC),the eighth most prevalent cancer in the world,arises from the interaction of multiple factors including tobacco,alcohol consumption,and betel quid.Chemotherapeutic agents such as cis...Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC),the eighth most prevalent cancer in the world,arises from the interaction of multiple factors including tobacco,alcohol consumption,and betel quid.Chemotherapeutic agents such as cisplatin,5-fluorouracil,and paclitaxel have now become the first-line options for OSCC patients.Nevertheless,most OSCC patients eventually acquire drug resistance,leading to poor prognosis.With the discovery and identification of non-coding RNAs(ncRNAs),the functions of dysregulated ncRNAs in OSCC development and drug resistance are gradually being widely recognized.The mechanisms of drug resistance of OSCC are intricate and involve drug efflux,epithelial-mesenchymal transition,DNA damage repair,and autophagy.At present,strategies to explore the reversal of drug resistance of OSCC need to be urgently developed.Nano-delivery and self-cellular drug delivery platforms are considered as effective strategies to overcome drug resistance due to their tumor targeting,controlled release,and consistent pharmacokinetic profiles.In particular,the combined application of new technologies(including CRISPR systems)opened up new horizons for the treatment of drug resistance of OSCC.Hence,this review explored emerging regulatory functions of ncRNAs in drug resistance of OSCC,elucidated multiple ncRNA-meditated mechanisms of drug resistance of OSCC,and discussed the potential value of drug delivery platforms using nanoparticles and self-cells as carriers in drug resistance of OSCC.展开更多
Transcriptomics is one of the most developed fields in the post-genomic era.Transcriptome is the complete set of RNA transcripts in a specific cell type or tissue at a certain developmental stage and/or under a specif...Transcriptomics is one of the most developed fields in the post-genomic era.Transcriptome is the complete set of RNA transcripts in a specific cell type or tissue at a certain developmental stage and/or under a specific physiological condition,including messenger RNA,transfer RNA,ribosomal RNA,and other non-coding RNAs.Transcriptomics focuses on the gene expression at the RNA level and offers the genome-wide information of gene structure and gene function in order to reveal the molecular mechanisms involved in specific biological processes.With the development of next-generation high-throughput sequencing technology,transcriptome analysis has been progressively improving our understanding of RNA-based gene regulatory network.Here,we discuss the concept,history,and especially the recent advances in this inspiring field of study.展开更多
BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs) are widely involved in tumor regulation.Nevertheless, the role of the lncRNA cancer susceptibility 19(CASC19) in colorectal cancer(CRC) has yet to be fully clarified.AIM To exp...BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs) are widely involved in tumor regulation.Nevertheless, the role of the lncRNA cancer susceptibility 19(CASC19) in colorectal cancer(CRC) has yet to be fully clarified.AIM To explore the effect of CASC19 on proliferation and metastasizing ability of CRC cells.METHODS CASC19 expression in human CRC tissues, pair-matched adjacent normal colon tissues, and CRC cells was detected using quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR).CASC19 expression, as well as its relation to overall survival, was extrapolated by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis together with multivariable Cox regression assay.In vitro experiments were performed to confirm whether CASC19 regulates CRC cell invasion, migration, proliferation, and apoptosis.RESULTS CASC19 expression was markedly upregulated in CRC tissues and CRC cell lines(P < 0.05). qRT-PCR revealed that CASC19 expression was higher in 25 tissue samples from patients with aggressive CRC compared with the 27 tissue samples from patients with nonaggressive CRC(P < 0.05). Higher CASC19 expression was associated with poorer patient prognoses. Furthermore, in vitro experiments demonstrated that CASC19 overexpression enhanced CRC cell invasion,migration, and proliferation. CASC19 overexpression enhanced the expression of cell migration inducing hyaluronidase 1(CEMIP) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition markers. MiR-140-5 p was found to be able to bind directly to CASC19 and CEMIP. Overexpression of miR-140-5 p reversed the effect of CASC19 on cellproliferation and tumor migration, as well as suppressed CASC19-induced CEMIP expression.CONCLUSION CASC19 positively regulates CEMIP expression through targeting miR-140-5 p.CASC19 may possess an oncogenic function in CRC progression, highlighting its potential as an essential biomarker in CRC diagnosis and therapy.展开更多
Colorectal cancer(CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world and the fourth principal cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Currently, there is a lack of low cost and noninvasive screening tests for CRC...Colorectal cancer(CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world and the fourth principal cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Currently, there is a lack of low cost and noninvasive screening tests for CRC, becoming a serious health problem. In this context, a potential biomarker for the early detection of CRC has recently gained attention. Circular RNAs(circ RNA), a re-discovered, abundant RNA specie, is a type of noncoding covalent closed RNAs formed from both exonic and intronic sequences. These circular molecules are widely expressed in cells, exceeding the abundance of the traditional linear m RNA transcript. They can regulate gene expression, acting as real sponges for mi RNAs and also regulate alternative splicing or act as transcriptional factors and inclusive encoding for proteins. However, little is known about circ RNA and its relationship with CRC. In this review, we focus on the biogenesis, function and role of these circ RNAs in relation to CRC, including their potential as a new biomarker.展开更多
BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer is a common digestive tract tumor that is generally treated with radiotherapy.Poor responses to radiotherapy in most patients generally result in local radiotherapy failure,so it is essent...BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer is a common digestive tract tumor that is generally treated with radiotherapy.Poor responses to radiotherapy in most patients generally result in local radiotherapy failure,so it is essential to find new radiosensitizers that can enhance the response of cancer cells to radiotherapy and improve the survival of esophageal cancer patients with radiation resistance.The long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)Rpph1 is highly expressed in human gastric cancer tissues,and represses breast cancer cell proliferation and tumorigenesis.However,the expression of lncRNA Rpph1 in esophageal cancer and its relationship with radio-sensitivity has not been studied.AIM To explore the value of lncRNA Rpph1 in esophageal cancer and its effect on cancer cell sensitivity to radiotherapy.METHODS Eighty-three patients with esophageal cancer admitted to Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and 90 healthy participants who received physical examinations were collected as research participants.The expression of Rpph1 was determined by qRT-PCR.siRNA-NC and siRNA-Rpph1 were transfected into esophageal cancer cell lines,and cells without transfection were designated as the blank control group.Cell survival was tested by colony formation assays,and the levels of proteins related to apoptosis and epithelial-mesenchymal transitions were determined by Western blot assays.Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assays,cell apoptosis by flow cytometry,and cell migration by wound-healing assays.Changes in cell cycle distribution were monitored.RESULTS Rpph1 was highly expressed in esophageal carcinoma,making it a promising marker for the diagnosis of esophageal cancer.Rpph1 could also be used to distinguish different short-term responses,T stages,N stages,and clinical stages of esophageal cancer patients.The results of 3-year overall survival favored patients with lower Rpph1 expression over patients with higher Rpph1 expression(P<0.05).In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that silencing Rpph1 expression led to higher sensitivity of 展开更多
基金provided by the British Heart Foundation,UK(Grant No.CH/15/1/31199)
文摘Advances in genomics technology over recent years have led to the surprising discovery that the genome is far more pervasively transcribed than was previously appreciated. Much of the newly-discovered transcriptome appears to represent long non-coding RNA （lncRNA）, a heteroge- neous group of largely uncharacterised transcripts. Understanding the biological function of these molecules represents a major challenge and in this review we discuss some of the progress made to date. One major theme of lncRNA biology seems to be the existence of a network of interactions with microRNA （miRNA） pathways, lncRNA has been shown to act as both a source and an inhi- bitory regulator of miRNA. At the transcriptional level, a model is emerging whereby lncRNA bridges DNA and protein by binding to chromatin and serving as a scaffold for modifying protein complexes. Such a mechanism can bridge promoters to enhancers or enhancer-like non-coding genes by regulating chromatin looping, as well as conferring specificity on histone modifying com- plexes by directing them to specific loci.
文摘MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are a class of short, endogenously-initiated non-coding RNAs that post-transcriptionally control gene expression via either translational repression or mRNA degradation. It is becoming evident that miRNAs are playing significant roles in regulatory mechanisms operating in various organisms, including developmental timing and host-pathogen interactions as well as cell differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis and tumorigenesis. Likewise, as a regulatory element, miRNA itself is coordinatively modulated by multifarious effectors when carrying out basic functions, such as SNP, miRNA editing, methylation and circadian clock. This mini-review summarized the current understanding of interactions between miRNAs and their targets, including recent advancements in deciphering the regulatory mechanisms that control the biogenesis and functionality of miRNAs in various cellular processes.
文摘Long non-coding RNAs （lncRNAs） refer to a group of RNAs that are usually more than 200 nucleotides and are not involved in protein generation. Instead, lncRNAs are involved in different regulatory processes, such as regulation of gene expression. Different lncRNAs exist throughout the genome. LncRNAs are also known for their roles in different human diseases such as cancer. HOTAIR is an lncRNA that plays a role as an oncogenic molecule in different cancer ceils, such as breast, gastric, colorectal, and cervical cancer cells. Therefore, HOTAIR expression level is a potential biomarker for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in several cancers. This RNA takes part in epigenetic regulation of genes and plays an important role in different cellular pathways by interacting with Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 （PRC2）. In this review, we describe the molecular function and regulation of HOTAIR and its role in different types of cancers.
文摘AIM: To investigate the expression patterns of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gastric cancer. METHODS: Two publicly available human exon arrays for gastric cancer and data for the corresponding normal tissue were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). We re-annotated the probes of the human exon arrays and retained the probes uniquely mapping to lncRNAs at the gene level. LncRNA expression profiles were generated by using robust multi-array average method in affymetrix power tools. The normalized data were then analyzed with a Bioconductor package linear models for microarray data and genes with adjusted P -values below 0.01 were considered differentially expressed. An independent data set was used to validate the results. RESULTS: With the computational pipeline established to re-annotate over 6.5 million probes of the Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST array, we identified 136053 probes uniquely mapping to lncRNAs at the gene level. These probes correspond to 9294 lncRNAs, covering nearly 76% of the GENCODE lncRNA data set. By analyzing GSE27342 consisting of 80 paired gastric cancer and normal adjacent tissue samples, we identified 88 lncRNAs that were differentially expressed in gastric cancer, some of which have been reported to play a role in cancer, such as LINC00152, taurine upregulated 1, urothelial cancer associated 1, Pvt1 oncogene, small nucleolar RNA host gene 1 and LINC00261. In the validation data set GSE33335, 59% of these differentially expressed lncRNAs showed significant expression changes (adjusted P -value < 0.01) with the same direction. CONCLUSION: We identified a set of lncRNAs differentially expressed in gastric cancer, providing useful information for discovery of new biomarkers and therapeutic targets in gastric cancer.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFC1302300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81621004,81720108029,81930081,91940305,81874226 and 81803020)+2 种基金Guangdong Science and Technology Department(2017B030314026)Clinical Innovation Research Program of Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory(2018GZR0201001)Guangzhou Science Technology and Innovation Commission(201803040015)partly supported by Fountain-Valley Life Sciences Fund of University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Education Foundation。
文摘The central dogma of molecular biology states that the functions of RNA revolve around protein translation.Until the last decade,most researches were geared towards characterization of RNAs as intermediaries in protein translation,namely,messenger RNAs(mRNAs)as temporary copies of genetic information,ribosomal RNAs(rRNAs)as a main component of ribosome,or translators of codon sequence(t RNAs).The statistical reality,however,is that these processes account for less than 2%of the genome,and insufficiently explain the functionality of 98%of transcribed RNAs.Recent discoveries have unveiled thousands of unique non-coding RNAs(ncRNAs)and shifted the perception of them from being"junk"transcriptional products to"yet to be elucidated"—and potentially monumentally important—RNAs.Most ncRNAs are now known as key regulators in various networks in which they could lead to specific cellular responses and fates.In major cancers,ncRNAs have been identified as both oncogenic drivers and tumor suppressors,indicating a complex regulatory network among these ncRNAs.Herein,we provide a comprehensive review of the various ncRNAs and their functional roles in cancer,and the pre-clinical and clinical development of nc RNA-based therapeutics.A deeper understanding of ncRNAs could facilitate better design of personalized therapeutics.
基金Supported by the National Research,Development and Innovation Office,No.NVKP_16-1-2016-0004
文摘Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs)are members of the non-protein coding RNA family longer than 200 nucleotides.They participate in the regulation of gene and protein expression influencing apoptosis,cell proliferation and immune responses,thereby playing a critical role in the development and progression of various cancers,including colorectal cancer(CRC).As CRC is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies worldwide with high mortality,its screening and early detection are crucial,so the identification of disease-specific biomarkers is necessary.LncRNAs are promising candidates as they are involved in carcinogenesis,and certain lncRNAs(e.g.,CCAT1,CRNDE,CRCAL1-4)show altered expression in adenomas,making them potential early diagnostic markers.In addition to being useful as tissue-specific markers,analysis of circulating lncRNAs(e.g.,CCAT1,CCAT2,BLACAT1,CRNDE,NEAT1,UCA1)in peripheral blood offers the possibility to establish minimally invasive,liquid biopsy-based diagnostic tests.This review article aims to describe the origin,structure,and functions of lncRNAs and to discuss their contribution to CRC development.Moreover,our purpose is to summarise lncRNAs showing altered expression levels during tumor formation in both colon tissue and plasma/serum samples and to demonstrate their clinical implications as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers for CRC.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar(Grant No.81425025)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2012CB910800)
文摘As a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, lung cancer is a collection of diseases with diverse etiologies which can be broadly classified into small-cell lung cancer （SCLC） and non-small-cell lung cancer （NSCLC）. Lung cancer is characterized by genomic and epigenomic alterations; however, mechanisms underlying lung tumorigenesis remain to be elucidated. Long noncoding RNAs （lncRNAs） are a group of non-coding RNAs that consist of ≥ 200 nucleotides but possess low or no protein-coding potential. Accumulating evidence indicates that abnormal expression of lncRNAs is associated with tumorigenesis of various cancers, including lung cancer, through multiple biological mechanisms involving epigenetic, transcriptional, and post-transcriptional alterations. In this review, we highlight the expression and roles of lncRNAs in NSCLC and discuss their potential clinical applications as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers, as well as therapeutic targets.
文摘Gastric cancer(GC) is the fourth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Micro RNAs(mi RNAs) and long non-coding RNAs(lnc RNAs) are the most popular non-coding RNAs in cancer research. To date,the roles of mi RNAs and lnc RNAs have been extensively studied in GC,suggesting that mi RNAs and lnc RNAs represent a vital component of tumor biology. Furthermore,circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs are found to be dysregulated in patients with GC compared with healthy individuals. Circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs may function as promising biomarkers to improve the early detection of GC. Multiple possibilities for mi RNA secretion have been elucidated,including active secretion by microvesicles,exosomes,apoptotic bodies,highdensity lipoproteins and protein complexes as well as passive leakage from cells. However,the mechanism underlying lnc RNA secretion and the functions of circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs have not been fully illuminated. Concurrently,to standardize results of global investigations of circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs biomarker studies,several recommendations for preanalytic considerations are put forward. In this review,we summarize the known circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs for GC diagnosis. The possible mechanism of mi RNA and lnc RNA secretion as well as methodologies for identification of circulating mi RNAs and lnc RNAs are also discussed. The topics covered here highlight new insights into GC diagnosis and screening.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81001132,81172423,and 81272816)
文摘Summary： This study aimed to examine the effect of long non-coding RNA （LncRNA） MEG3 on the biological behaviors of renal cell carcinoma （RCC） cells 786-0 and the possible mechanism. MEG3 expression levels were detected by RT-qPCR in Rmaor tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues from 29 RCC patients and in RCC lines 786-0 and SN12 and human embryonic kidney cell line 293T. Plasmids GV144-MEG3 （MEG3 overexpression plasmid） and GV144 （control plasmid） were stably transfected into 786-0 cells by using lipofectamine 2000. Cell viabilities were determined by MTT, cell apoptosis rates by flow cytometry following PE Annexin V and 7AAD staining, apoptosis-related protein expressions by Western blotting, and Bcl-2 mRNA by RT-qPCR in the transfected cells. The results showed that MEG3 was evidently downregulated in RCC tissues （P〈0.05） and RCC cell lines （P〈0.05）. The viabilities of 786-0 cells were decreased significantly after transfection with GV144-MEG3 for over 24 h （P〈0.05）. Consistently, the apoptosis rate was significantly increased in 786-0 cells transfected with GV144-MEG3 for 48 h （P〈0.05）. Furthermore, overexpression of MEG3 could reduce the expression of Bcl-2 and procaspase-9 proteins, enhance the expression of cleaved caspase-9 protein, and promote the release of cytochrome c protein to cytoplasm （P〈0.05）. Additionally, Bcl-2 mRNA level was declined by MEG3 overexpression （P〈0.05）. It was concluded that MEG3 induces the apoptosis of RCC cells possibly by activating the mitochondrial pathway.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81673540,No.81530096)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.16ZR1434100,China)Shanghai local Science and Technology Development Fund Program guided by the Central Government(YDZX20203100002948,China)
文摘Ginsenosides are a series of glycosylated triterpenoids which belong to protopanaxadiol(PPD)-,protopanaxatriol(PPT)-,ocotillol(OCT)-and oleanane(OA)-type saponins known as active compounds of Panax genus.They are accumulated in plant roots,stems,leaves,and flowers.The content and composition of ginsenosides are varied in different ginseng species,and in different parts of a certain plant.In this review,we summarized the representative saponins structures,their distributions and the contents in nearly 20 Panax species,and updated the biosynthetic pathways of ginsenosides focusing on enzymes responsible for structural diversified ginsenoside biosynthesis.We also emphasized the transcription factors in ginsenoside biosynthesis and non-coding RNAs in the growth of Panax genus plants,and highlighted the current three major biotechnological applications for ginsenosides production.This review covered advances in the past four decades,providing more clues for chemical discrimination and assessment on certain ginseng plants,new perspectives for rational evaluation and utilization of ginseng resource,and potential strategies for production of specific ginsenosides.
文摘Objective: Emerging evidence indicates that long non-coding RNAs(lnc RNAs) are critical in carcinogenesis and progression of ovarian cancer. This study aimed to explore the functions and molecular mechanisms of plasmacytoma variant translocation I(PVT1) in ovarian cancer Methods: PVT1 and miR-214 were detected by qRT-PCR assays in ovarian cancer tissues and cells. The cell proliferation,migration, and invasion abilities were detected by cell functional experiments, respectively. Western blot assay was performed to detect epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) markers. MiR-214 expression regulated by PVT1 was studied by RNA immunoprecipitation(RIP) and chromatin immunoprecipitation(Ch IP) assays.Results: The expression of PVT1 was up-regulated in ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines. Elevated PVT1 expression was associated with advanced stage and indicated poor prognosis for ovarian cancer patients. The knockdown of PVT1 impaired SKOV3 cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro. The promotion of ovarian cancer progression by PVT1 involved in regulation of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition process and PVT1 interaction with EZH2 represses miR-214 expression in ovarian cancer cells.Conclusions: PVT1 plays an important role in ovarian cancer tumorigenesis, which might be as a novel diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for ovarian cancer.
文摘Objective This article aims to review recent studies on the biological characteristics of long non-coding RNAs （IncRNAs）, transcription regulation by IncRNAs, and the results of recent studies on the mechanism of action of IncRNAs in tumor development. Data sources The data cited in this review were mainly obtained from the articles listed in PubMed and HighWire that were published from January 2002 to June 2010. The search terms were ＂long non-coding RNA＂, ＂gene regulation＂, and ＂tumor＂. Study selection The mechanism of IncRNAs in gene expression regulation, and tumors concerned with IncRNAs and the role of IncRNAs in oncogenesis. Results IncRNAs play an important role in transcription control, and post-transcriptional controlling. IncRNAs are suppressing and promoting factors. regulation by controlling chromatin remodeling, transcriptional involved in many kinds of tumors and play key roles as both Conclusion IncRNAs could perfectly regulate the balance of gene expression system and play important roles in oncogenic cellular transformation.
文摘A detailed understanding of genetic architecture of mRNA expression by millions of genetic variants is important for studying quantitative trait variation. In this study, we identified 1.25M SNPs with a minor allele frequency greater than 0.05 by combining reduced genome sequencing （GBS）, high- density array technologies （600K）, and previous deep RNA-sequencing data from 368 diverse inbred lines of maize. The balanced allelic frequencies and distributions in a relatively large and diverse natural panel helped to identify expression quantitative trait loci （eQTLs） associated with more than 18 000 genes （63.4% of tested genes）. We found that distant eQTLs were more frequent （~75% of all eQTLs） across the whole genome. Thirteen novel associated loci affecting maize kernel oil concentration were identified using the new dataset, among which one intergenic locus affected the kernel oil variation by controlling expression of three other known oil-related genes. Altogether, this study provides resources for expanding our understanding of cellular regulatory mechanisms of transcriptome variation and the landscape of functional variants within the maize genome, thereby enhancing the understanding of quantitative variations.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.U1504820
文摘AIM: To detect the expression of the long noncoding RNA HOTAIR in colon cancer and analyze its relationship with clinicopathological parameters of colon cancer. METHODS: Total RNA was extracted from 80 colon cancer tissues and matched tumor-adjacent normal colon tissues and reverse transcribed. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the expression of HOTAIR. The relationship between the expression of HOTAIR and clinicopathological parameters of colon cancer was analyzed. RESULTS: The expression of HOTAIR was significantly higher in colon cancer tissues than in matched tumoradjacent normal colon tissues(P < 0.05). HOTAIR expression was significantly higher in cases with lymph node metastasis than in those without metastasis; in lowly differentiated and undifferentiated cases than in highly and moderately differentiated cases; and in stages Ⅲ + Ⅳ cases than in stages?Ⅰ?+ Ⅱ cases(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: HOTAIR expression is upregulated in colon cancer, suggesting that HOTAIR plays an important role in the tumorigenesis, development and metastasis of colon cancer. HOTAIR may act as an oncogene and represents a new molecular target for the treatment of colon cancer.
基金Supported by the Hunan Natural Science Youth Foundation,No.2017JJ3508
文摘BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)is abnormally expressed in various malignant tumors.In recent years,it has been found that IncRNA HULC is increasingly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissues and is involved in the development and progression of pancreatic cancer.However,the clinical value of serum HULC in pancreatic cancer remains unclear,and there are few studies on how HULC regulates the biological function of pancreatic cancer cells.AIM To determine the value of lncRNA HULC in the diagnosis and prognosis of pancreatic cancer,and its possible biological potential.METHODS Sixty patients with pancreatic cancer and sixty patients with benign pancreatic diseases admitted to Xiangya Hospital,Central South University were assigned to the pancreatic cancer group and the benign disease group,respectively,and another 60 healthy subjects were enrolled as the normal group during the same period.HULC-siRNA and NC-siRNA were transfected into pancreatic cancer cells.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to determine the expression of HULC in tissues,serum,and cells.Western Blot was carried out to determine the expression ofβ-catenin,c-myc,and cyclin D1 in cells,and the cell counting kit-8,flow cytometry,and Transwell assay were conducted to determine the proliferation,apoptosis and invasion of cells.RESULTS Highly expressed in the tissues and serum of pancreatic cancer patients,HULC showed good clinical value in distinguishing between patients with pancreatic cancer,patients with benign pancreatic diseases and healthy subjects.HULC was related to pathological parameters including tumor size,T staging,M staging and vascular invasion,and the area-under-the-curve for evaluating these four expression of HULC had a significantly higher 3-year overall survival(OS)and 5-year OS than those with high expression.T staging,M staging,vascular invasion,and HULC were independent prognostic factors affecting the 3-year OS of patients with pancreatic cancer.Inhibition of HULC expression prevented the prolifera
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:81700522Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province,Grant/Award Numbers:1808085MH235,1908085QH328Grants for ScientificResearch of BSKY from Anhui Medical University,Grant/Award Number:XJ201706。
文摘Oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC),the eighth most prevalent cancer in the world,arises from the interaction of multiple factors including tobacco,alcohol consumption,and betel quid.Chemotherapeutic agents such as cisplatin,5-fluorouracil,and paclitaxel have now become the first-line options for OSCC patients.Nevertheless,most OSCC patients eventually acquire drug resistance,leading to poor prognosis.With the discovery and identification of non-coding RNAs(ncRNAs),the functions of dysregulated ncRNAs in OSCC development and drug resistance are gradually being widely recognized.The mechanisms of drug resistance of OSCC are intricate and involve drug efflux,epithelial-mesenchymal transition,DNA damage repair,and autophagy.At present,strategies to explore the reversal of drug resistance of OSCC need to be urgently developed.Nano-delivery and self-cellular drug delivery platforms are considered as effective strategies to overcome drug resistance due to their tumor targeting,controlled release,and consistent pharmacokinetic profiles.In particular,the combined application of new technologies(including CRISPR systems)opened up new horizons for the treatment of drug resistance of OSCC.Hence,this review explored emerging regulatory functions of ncRNAs in drug resistance of OSCC,elucidated multiple ncRNA-meditated mechanisms of drug resistance of OSCC,and discussed the potential value of drug delivery platforms using nanoparticles and self-cells as carriers in drug resistance of OSCC.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31271318)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong(S2012010008912)Foundation of Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization,South China Botanical Garden,Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Transcriptomics is one of the most developed fields in the post-genomic era.Transcriptome is the complete set of RNA transcripts in a specific cell type or tissue at a certain developmental stage and/or under a specific physiological condition,including messenger RNA,transfer RNA,ribosomal RNA,and other non-coding RNAs.Transcriptomics focuses on the gene expression at the RNA level and offers the genome-wide information of gene structure and gene function in order to reveal the molecular mechanisms involved in specific biological processes.With the development of next-generation high-throughput sequencing technology,transcriptome analysis has been progressively improving our understanding of RNA-based gene regulatory network.Here,we discuss the concept,history,and especially the recent advances in this inspiring field of study.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81570375
文摘BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs) are widely involved in tumor regulation.Nevertheless, the role of the lncRNA cancer susceptibility 19(CASC19) in colorectal cancer(CRC) has yet to be fully clarified.AIM To explore the effect of CASC19 on proliferation and metastasizing ability of CRC cells.METHODS CASC19 expression in human CRC tissues, pair-matched adjacent normal colon tissues, and CRC cells was detected using quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR).CASC19 expression, as well as its relation to overall survival, was extrapolated by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis together with multivariable Cox regression assay.In vitro experiments were performed to confirm whether CASC19 regulates CRC cell invasion, migration, proliferation, and apoptosis.RESULTS CASC19 expression was markedly upregulated in CRC tissues and CRC cell lines(P < 0.05). qRT-PCR revealed that CASC19 expression was higher in 25 tissue samples from patients with aggressive CRC compared with the 27 tissue samples from patients with nonaggressive CRC(P < 0.05). Higher CASC19 expression was associated with poorer patient prognoses. Furthermore, in vitro experiments demonstrated that CASC19 overexpression enhanced CRC cell invasion,migration, and proliferation. CASC19 overexpression enhanced the expression of cell migration inducing hyaluronidase 1(CEMIP) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition markers. MiR-140-5 p was found to be able to bind directly to CASC19 and CEMIP. Overexpression of miR-140-5 p reversed the effect of CASC19 on cellproliferation and tumor migration, as well as suppressed CASC19-induced CEMIP expression.CONCLUSION CASC19 positively regulates CEMIP expression through targeting miR-140-5 p.CASC19 may possess an oncogenic function in CRC progression, highlighting its potential as an essential biomarker in CRC diagnosis and therapy.
文摘Colorectal cancer(CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world and the fourth principal cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Currently, there is a lack of low cost and noninvasive screening tests for CRC, becoming a serious health problem. In this context, a potential biomarker for the early detection of CRC has recently gained attention. Circular RNAs(circ RNA), a re-discovered, abundant RNA specie, is a type of noncoding covalent closed RNAs formed from both exonic and intronic sequences. These circular molecules are widely expressed in cells, exceeding the abundance of the traditional linear m RNA transcript. They can regulate gene expression, acting as real sponges for mi RNAs and also regulate alternative splicing or act as transcriptional factors and inclusive encoding for proteins. However, little is known about circ RNA and its relationship with CRC. In this review, we focus on the biogenesis, function and role of these circ RNAs in relation to CRC, including their potential as a new biomarker.
文摘BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer is a common digestive tract tumor that is generally treated with radiotherapy.Poor responses to radiotherapy in most patients generally result in local radiotherapy failure,so it is essential to find new radiosensitizers that can enhance the response of cancer cells to radiotherapy and improve the survival of esophageal cancer patients with radiation resistance.The long noncoding RNA(lncRNA)Rpph1 is highly expressed in human gastric cancer tissues,and represses breast cancer cell proliferation and tumorigenesis.However,the expression of lncRNA Rpph1 in esophageal cancer and its relationship with radio-sensitivity has not been studied.AIM To explore the value of lncRNA Rpph1 in esophageal cancer and its effect on cancer cell sensitivity to radiotherapy.METHODS Eighty-three patients with esophageal cancer admitted to Qilu Hospital of Shandong University and 90 healthy participants who received physical examinations were collected as research participants.The expression of Rpph1 was determined by qRT-PCR.siRNA-NC and siRNA-Rpph1 were transfected into esophageal cancer cell lines,and cells without transfection were designated as the blank control group.Cell survival was tested by colony formation assays,and the levels of proteins related to apoptosis and epithelial-mesenchymal transitions were determined by Western blot assays.Cell proliferation was assessed by MTT assays,cell apoptosis by flow cytometry,and cell migration by wound-healing assays.Changes in cell cycle distribution were monitored.RESULTS Rpph1 was highly expressed in esophageal carcinoma,making it a promising marker for the diagnosis of esophageal cancer.Rpph1 could also be used to distinguish different short-term responses,T stages,N stages,and clinical stages of esophageal cancer patients.The results of 3-year overall survival favored patients with lower Rpph1 expression over patients with higher Rpph1 expression(P<0.05).In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that silencing Rpph1 expression led to higher sensitivity of
