MiR-873-5p inhibits cell migration,invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer via targeting ZEB1

Recent studies have demonstrated that dysregulation of mircoRNAs (miRNAs) greatly affected biological processes of human cancers, including colorectal cancer. As a member of miRNAs family, miR-873-5p has been proved to be a tumor suppressor in some human cancers. Here, we aim to investigate the effects of miR-873-5p on the migration, invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of colorectal cancer cells. The low expression of miR-873-5p in colorectal cancer cells was identified by conducting qRT-PCR analysis. Gain of function assays were designed and conducted to demonstrate the specific function of miR-873-5p overexpression in colorectal cancer progression. Transwell assay and western blot assay were conducted and revealed that miR-873-5p inhibited cell migration, invasion and EMT formation. To find the downstream molecular mechanism of miR-873-5p, mechanism assays were designed and performed to find the downstream target of miR-873-5p. ZEB1 (Zinc finger E-box-binding homeobox 1) was certified to be the target of miR-873-5p through bioinformatics analysis, luciferase activity assay and pull-down assay. Finally, rescue assays were carried out to demonstrate the effects of miR-873-5p-ZEB1 axis on the migration, invasion and EMT process of colorectal cancer cells. In conclusion, we confirmed that miR-873-5p suppressed cell migration, invasion and EMT in colorectal cancer via targeting ZEB1.     

MiR-449a suppresses cell migration and invasion by targeting PLAGL2 in breast cancer

Background

Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. However, the detailed molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer metastasis are still incompletely clear. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a crucial role in cancer metastasis. In this study, we aimed to analyze the expression and function of miR-449a in breast cancer.

MiR-1-5p is down-regulated in gallbladder carcinoma and suppresses cell proliferation,migration and invasion by targeting Notch2

Background

Numerous studies have demonstrated that aberrant microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in tumorigenesis and tumor progression. Nevertheless, the precise role of miR-1-5p in gallbladder carcinoma cell growth and metastasis remains not fully revealed.

miR-128-3p过表达靶向MAPK1抑制膀胱癌5637细胞株的侵袭，迁移和上皮间质转化

目的　研究miR-128-3p过表达对膀胱癌5637细胞株的侵袭,迁移和上皮间质转化影响。 方法　基因预测软件TargetScan筛选出miR-128-3p的靶基因,荧光素酶报告实验验证;RT-PCR检测miR-128-3p和MAPK1的表达,Transwell检测细胞侵袭情况,划痕实验检测细胞迁移能力,Western blot检测E-cadherin、N-cadherin、ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos的表达,免疫荧光检测Vimentin的表达;裸鼠皮下注射建立移植瘤模型,30 d后检测瘤重量,绘制存活曲线,检测移植瘤中Vimentin、miR-128-3p、MAPK1、ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos的量。 结果　miR-128-3p靶向抑制MAPK1表达;miR-128-3p过表达后,侵袭细胞数目、伤口愈合率降低,E-cadherin表达上调,N-cadherin表达下调,Vimentin阳性率减少,p-ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos表达下调。经miR-128-3p干预,裸鼠体内移植瘤重量减轻,存活率增加,miR-128-3p表达上调,MAPK1的表达下调,Vimentin阳性率减少,p-ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos表达下调。 结论　过表达miR-128-3p通过靶向抑制MAPK1表达来抑制膀胱癌细胞5637的侵袭能力、迁移能力、上皮-间充质转化和ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos通路。     

miR-128-3p过表达靶向MAPK1抑制膀胱癌5637细胞株的侵袭，迁移和上皮间质转化

目的　研究miR-128-3p过表达对膀胱癌5637细胞株的侵袭,迁移和上皮间质转化影响。 方法　基因预测软件TargetScan筛选出miR-128-3p的靶基因,荧光素酶报告实验验证;RT-PCR检测miR-128-3p和MAPK1的表达,Transwell检测细胞侵袭情况,划痕实验检测细胞迁移能力,Western blot检测E-cadherin、N-cadherin、ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos的表达,免疫荧光检测Vimentin的表达;裸鼠皮下注射建立移植瘤模型,30 d后检测瘤重量,绘制存活曲线,检测移植瘤中Vimentin、miR-128-3p、MAPK1、ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos的量。 结果　miR-128-3p靶向抑制MAPK1表达;miR-128-3p过表达后,侵袭细胞数目、伤口愈合率降低,E-cadherin表达上调,N-cadherin表达下调,Vimentin阳性率减少,p-ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos表达下调。经miR-128-3p干预,裸鼠体内移植瘤重量减轻,存活率增加,miR-128-3p表达上调,MAPK1的表达下调,Vimentin阳性率减少,p-ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos表达下调。 结论　过表达miR-128-3p通过靶向抑制MAPK1表达来抑制膀胱癌细胞5637的侵袭能力、迁移能力、上皮-间充质转化和ERK1/2、c-Myc和c-fos通路。     

MiR-124-3p suppresses glioma aggressiveness via targeting of Fra-2

Malignant glioma is the most common and deadly primary brain tumor in adults. However, the mechanisms underlying the malignancy of glioma remain unclear. In the present study, we found that Fos-related antigen-2 (Fra-2) was overexpressed in most glioma cells, and knockdown of Fra-2 prevented cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Mechanistically, Fra-2 silencing led to a significant reduction in cell-cycle drivers (Cyclin D1 and Cyclin E1), one invasion-associated gene (MMP9), the mesenchymal marker (Vimentin), and induction of the epithelial marker (E-cadherin). Further study confirmed that miR-124-3p decreased the expression of Fra-2 via directly targeting the 3′-UTR, and transfection with miR-124-3p in glioma cells inhibited expression of the above cell-cycle and EMT promoters. Phenotypic experiments also showed that overexpression of Fra-2 weakened the inhibitory effects of miR-124-3p on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of glioma cells. In addition, Fra-2 knockdown impaired the malignant phenotypes enhanced by miR-124-3p inhibition, which suggested a crucial role for the miR-124-3p/Fra-2 pathway in glioma development. Consistently, high expression of Fra-2 was closely associated with low miR-124-3p level and indicated a poor prognosis in patients with glioma. In conclusion, this study indicates the existence of an aberrant miR-124-3p/Fra-2 pathway that results in glioma aggressiveness, which suggests novel therapeutic opportunities for this fatal disease.     

miR-409-3p靶向CXCL9调控滋养层细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭

目的探讨微小RNA-409-3p(miR-409-3p)对滋养层细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭影响及作用机制。方法实时荧光定量PCR(RT-qPCR)检测正常妊娠胎盘组织和子痫前期胎盘组织中miR-409-3p和干扰素伽玛诱导的单核细胞因子(CXCL9)mRNA表达水平,蛋白印迹(Western blot)法检测CXCL9蛋白表达水平。转染miR-409-3p模拟物或CXCL9小干扰RNA至滋养层细胞HTR8/SVneo,构建miR-409-3p过表达或CXCL9表达抑制的HTR8/SVneo细胞,四甲基噻唑蓝染色法(MTT)检测细胞增殖,Transwell检测细胞迁移和侵袭,Western blot检测细胞周期蛋白D1(CyclinD1)、p21、基质金属蛋白酶2(MMP-2)和MMP-9蛋白表达水平。双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-409-3p与CXCL9调控关系。结果与正常妊娠胎盘组织比较,子痫前期胎盘组织中miR-409-3p水平升高(P<0.05),CXCL9 mRNA和蛋白水平降低(P<0.05)。miR-409-3p过表达或干扰CXCL9表达后,HTR8/SVneo细胞培养48 h和72 h后OD值、迁移和侵袭数、CyclinD1、MMP-2和MMP-9蛋白表达水平降低(P<0.05),p21蛋白表达水平升高(P<0.05)。miR-409-3p在HTR8/SVneo细胞中靶向负调控CXCL9表达。CXCL9过表达逆转了miR-409-3p过表达对HTR8/SVneo细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响。结论 miR-409-3p抑制HTR8/SVneo细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭与下调CXCL9表达有关。     

miR-145-5p suppresses proliferation,metastasis and EMT of colorectal cancer by targeting CDCA3

MicroRNAs play a critical role in regulating the carcinogenesis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Even though its role is unclear in CRC, miR-145-5p has been reported to have anti-oncogene properties in several tumors. Our research examined the function of miR-145-5p in CRC and the potential underlying mechanism. From the bioinformatics and qRT-PCR analysis, miR-145-5p levels were lower in CRC samples and cell lines. LoVo and SW480 cells were treated with miR-145-5p mimics and inhibitor, respectively. Cell cycle, CCK-8 and EdU assays revealed that overexpression of miR-145-5p suppressed cell viability and G1/S phase transition. Conversely, miR-145-5p inhibitor promoted cell growth and cell cycle transition. Elevated miR-145-5p expression also suppressed the migration, invasion and EMT of CRC cells, while miR-145-5p reduction had a reverse effect. CDCA3 was identified as a downstream effector of miR-145-5p and had a negative correlation with the miR-145-5p expression in CRC. In addition, co-transfection of miR-145-5p inhibitor and si-CDCA3 showed that CDCA3 in SW480 cells could reverse the effect caused by miR-145-5p. In conclusion, our findings demonstrated that miR-145-5p could act as a tumor suppressor in CRC by targeting CDCA3, and serve as a diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker of CRC.     

MicroRNA-129-5p suppresses proliferation,migration and invasion of retinoblastoma cells through PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by targeting PAX6

BackgroundRetinoblastoma (RB) is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in children. Accumulating evidences have clarified that microRNAs (miRNAs) modulated signaling molecules by acting as oncogenes or tumor-suppressor genes in RB. Thus, in our study, we aimed to investigate the function of miR-129-5p in RB cells through PI3K/AKT signaling pathway by targeting PAX6. Two RB cell lines, Y79 and WERI-Rb-1, were selected in our study, followed by transfection of miR-129-5p inhibitor or si-PAX6 to explore the regulatory role of miR-129-5p in RB cell proliferation, invasion and migration.Material and methodsDual-luciferase assay was used for the detection of targeting relationship between miR-129-5p and PAX6. Besides, western blot analysis was applied to detect expression of cell cycle-related factors (CDK2 and Cyclin E) and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway-related factors (p-AKT and AKT). Nude mice tumorigenesis experiment was used to evaluate the effect of miR-129a-5p on RB growth in vivo.ResultsmiR-129-5p was down-regulated in RB cell lines. miR-129-5p directly targeted the 3′-untranslated region of PAX6. Artificial down-regulation of miR-129-5p promoted cell proliferation, migration and invasion in RB cell lines Y79 and WERI-Rb-1, and promoted RB growth in vivo via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, which could be reversed by transfection with silencing PAX6.ConclusionThis study provides evidences that RB progression was suppressed by overexpressed miR-129-5p via direct targeting of PAX6 through PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, which may provide a molecular basis for better treatment for RB.     

Long non-coding RNA MIF-AS1 promotes breast cancer cell proliferation,migration and EMT process through regulating miR-1249-3p/HOXB8 axis

Breast cancer (BC) is one of the leading cause of cancer-related death among females worldwide. Mounting evidences indicate that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were involved in tumor progression by acting as either oncogenes or tumor suppressors in multiple cancers. In this study, we focused on the function and mechanism of lncRNA Migration Inhibitory Factor Antisense RNA 1 (MIF-AS1) in BC. qRT-PCR showed that MIF-AS1 was upregulated in BC tissues and cells. To detect its bio-function, a series of loss-of-function assays were carried out. Thereafter, we found that MIF-AS1 depletion inhibited BC cell proliferation, migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Recently, increasing studies indicate that lncRNAs can function as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs). Using bioinformatics analysis and luciferase reporter assay, we identified that MIF-AS1 regulated the level of Homeobox B8 (HOXB8) via binding to miR-1249-3p. Taken all together, our findings proved that MIF-AS1 acted as a ceRNA by modulating miR-1249-3p/HOXB8 axis in breast cancer. LncRNA MIF-AS1 might be a new biomarker and therapeutic target for BC patients.     

miR-197-3p调控DMBT1抑制甲状腺癌细胞系增殖、迁移和侵袭

目的探讨miR-197-3p是否通过靶向调控恶性脑瘤缺失1基因(DMBT1)影响甲状腺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭。方法RT-qPCR检测健康人甲状腺细胞Nthy-ori 3-1和甲状腺癌细胞SW579、CGTHW-1中miR-197-3p表达;MTT法检测SW579细胞增殖;Transwell小室法检测SW579细胞迁移和侵袭;双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-197-3p是否靶向DMBT1;Western blot检测细胞DMBT1、cyclinD1、p21、MMP-2和E-cadherin蛋白表达。结果与Nthy-ori 3-1细胞比较,SW579和CGTHW-1细胞中miR-197-3p相对表达量升高(P<0.05);抑制miR-197-3p表达后,SW579细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力明显受到抑制,细胞中cyclinD1蛋白和MMP-2蛋白表达降低而p21蛋白和E-cadherin蛋白表达升高;SW579细胞中miR-197-3p靶向负调控DMBT1的表达;过表达DMBT1明显抑制SW579细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭,而抑制DMBT1则能逆转miR-197-3p对SW579细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响。结论miR-197-3p通过靶向调控DMBT1的表达,抑制甲状腺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭。     

miR-506-3p通过靶向MTDH增加前列腺癌细胞的化学敏感性

目的研究miR-506-3p对前列腺癌细胞化学敏感性的影响及其作用机制。方法用RT-qPCR检测miR-506-3p和MTDH在前列腺癌细胞系和正常前列腺细胞系中的表达水平;以紫杉醇为诱导药物构建人前列腺癌耐药细胞株PC-3/PTX,将PC-3/PTX细胞随机分为5组对照组、NC mimic组、miR-506-3p mimic组、LV-MTDH组、mimic+MTDH组,利用Lipofectamine 3000转染试剂盒分别转染对应质粒。检测其存活率、IC50值、克隆细胞数目、凋亡率以及凋亡相关蛋白的表达水平;构建MTDH野生型(WT)和突变型(MUT),用双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-506-3p与MTDH之间的靶向关系;Western blot检测miR-506-3p mimic处理后PC-3/PTX细胞中MTDH的蛋白表达水平。结果miR-506-3p在前列腺癌细胞中低表达,而MTDH高表达;miR-506-3p在PC-3/PTX细胞中的表达量显著低于在前列腺癌细胞PC-3中的表达量;相比于对照组和NC mimic组,miR-506-3p mimic组的PC-3/PTX细胞的存活率、IC50值、克隆细胞数目及Bcl-2表达明显降低,凋亡率及Bax表达明显升高;MTDH野生型较突变型能使荧光素酶活性显著下降;miR-506-3p mimic组PC-3/PTX细胞中MTDH蛋白表达水平显著低于对照组和NC mimic组;相比于对照组,miR-506-3p mimic组中PC-3/PTX细胞克隆数目显著减少,凋亡率升高,而LV-MTDH组与之相反;相比于LV-MTDH组,mimic+MTDH组PC-3/PTX细胞中MTDH的表达量显著下降,细胞克隆数目减少,凋亡率升高。结论miR-506-3p通过靶向抑制MTDH的表达能增强人前列腺癌耐药细胞株PC-3/PTX的化学敏感性。     

FBXL3 is regulated by miRNA-4735-3p and suppresses cell proliferation and migration in non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of primary lung cancer and regarded as cancer killer. The aim of this study was to discover the detailed function and molecular mechanism of F-box and leucine rich repeat protein 3 (FBXL3) in NSCLC. In this study, the expression level of FBXL3 in NSCLC tissues and cell lines was firstly examined and identified. Moreover, the relationship between FBXL3 and the overall survival rate of NSCLC patients was analyzed by Kaplan–Meier survival curve. Functionally, MTT, colony formation assay and transwell assays were performed to determine the role of FBXL3 in regulating NSCLC cell proliferation, migration and invasion. The proliferation and migration were suppressed by overexpression of FBXL3, indicating the potential tumor suppressive role of FBXL3 in NSCLC. In addition, the dual-luciferase reporter and RNA pull-down assays revealed that miR-4735-3p was a novel upstream modulator of FBXL3. Further study showed that miR-4735-3p was upregulated in NSCLC tissues and cell lines. Finally, rescue assays and function assays revealed that miR-4735-3p exerted oncogenic function in NSCLC, and this function can be attenuated by FBXL3. Taken together, FBXL3 was regulated by miR-4735-3p and suppressed cell proliferation and invasion in non-small cell lung cancer.     

miR-32-5p靶向ZEB1、ZEB2基因调控乳腺癌增殖和侵袭能力的机制

目的 探讨ZEB1和ZEB2在乳腺癌中的作用及miR-32-5 p对乳腺癌调控的分子机制.方法 通过Western blot和qRT-PCR检测乳腺癌和癌旁组织中ZEB1、ZEB2和miR-32-5 p的表达,筛选出ZEB1和ZEB2高表达的乳腺癌细胞系,采用Western blot和qRT-PCR检测敲减效率.应用克...     

DAAM1-mediated migration and invasion of ovarian cancer cells are suppressed by miR-208a-5p

Ovarian cancer (OvCa) has the highest morbidity among all gynecologic cancers worldwide, and its distant metastasis is one of main causes for the poor prognosis of OvCa patients. Our previous studies have reported that DAAM1-involved signaling pathways play vital roles in metastasis of breast cancer. However, whether DAAM1 participates in OvCa migration and/or invasion is still unknown. The impact of DAAM1 on cell migration and invasion in OvCa was evaluated by wound healing assay and Boyden chamber assay. The specific miRNA targeting DAAM1 was predicted by bioinformatics methods and verified by dual-luciferase activity assay. The miR-208a-5p expression levels in OvCa tissues and the impacts of miR-208a-5p on cell migration and invasion were also assessed, respectively. High expression of DAAM1 was associated with distant metastasis in OvCa. Silence of DAAM1 by siRNA blocked the migration and invasion of OVCAR-3 cells. MiR-208a-5p directly targeted DAAM1 and was shown a decreased expression in metastatic OvCa tissues. Elevated expression of miR-208a-5p inhibited the migration and invasion of OVCAR-3 cell which can be rescued by DAAM1 overexpression. Our data suggest that miR-208-5p/DAAM1 axis participates in OvCa migration and invasion and may be a novel clinical target to limit OvCa metastasis.     

miR-338-3p inhibits the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells by targeting ADAM17

Background: MicroRNAs (miRNA) have been documented playing a critical role in cancer progression. Although miR-338-3p has been implicated in several cancers, its role in gastric cancer is still unknown. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of miR-338-3p in gastric cancer progression. Methods: Expression levels of miR-338-3p in gastric cancer cell lines and tissues were determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The effect of miR-338-3p on proliferation was evaluated by MTT assay, cell migration and invasion were evaluated by transwell migration and invasion assays. Furthermore, luciferase reporter assay was conducted to confirm the target gene of miR-338-3p, and the results were validated in gastric cancer cells. Results: In the present study, we found that miR-338-3p was down-regulated in both gastric cancer cell lines and tissues. Enforced expression of miR-338-3p inhibited proliferation, migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells in vitro. Moreover, we identified A disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17) gene as potential target of miR-338-3p. Importantly, ADAM17 rescued the miR-338-3p mediated inhibition of cell proliferation, migration and invasion. Conclusions: Our study suggested that miR-338-3p is significantly decreased in gastric cancer, and inhibits cell proliferation, migration and invasion partially via the downregulation of ADAM17. Thus, miR-338-3p may represent a potential therapeutic target for gastric cancer intervention.     

miR-140-3p通过靶向PD-L1抑制非小细胞肺癌A549细胞的活力、迁移和侵袭

目的:探究微小RNA-140-3p(mi R-140-3p)对程序性细胞死亡配体1(PD-L1)的靶向关系以及对非小细胞肺癌A549细胞的活力、迁移和侵袭的影响。方法:使用RT-qPCR检测HLF-1、A549和H1299不同细胞株中mi R-140-3p的表达水平,选择差异最显著的A549细胞用作后续研究对象; Target Scan软件预测和双萤光素酶报告基因实验验证mi R-140-3p和PD-L1之间的靶向关系; RT-qPCR和Western blot检测转染mi R-140-3p模拟物和抑制剂对PD-L1表达水平的影响; MTT法检测mi R-140-3p和PD-L1对A549细胞活力的影响; Transwell实验检测mi R-140-3p和PD-L1对A549细胞迁移和侵袭的影响。结果:mi R-140-3p在人肺癌A549和H1299细胞的表达中显著下调(P 0. 05); mi R-140-3p高表达能够使PD-L1表达下调,对A549细胞的活力、迁移和侵袭具有抑制作用;转染pc DNA3. 0-PD-L1能够阻断mi R-140-3p对A549细胞活力、迁移和侵袭的抑制作用。结论:mi R-140-3p可通过靶向负调控PD-L1抑制A549细胞的活力、迁移和侵袭。