miR-425 regulates cell proliferation,migration and apoptosis by targeting AMPH-1 in non-small-cell lung cancer

BackgroundMicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been proved to act as vital roles on non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and miR-425 has been proven to serve an important function in several tumors. However, the functional role of miR-425 on NSCLC is still unclear.MethodsThe mRNA and protein expression of miR-425 and AMPH-1 were determined by qRT-PCR and western blot analysis, respectively. NSCLC cells (SK-MES-1 and A549) proliferation and migration were measured by CCK-8 and transwell assay, respectively. Cell apoptosis was assessed by flow cytometry and western blotting, In addition, luciferase reporter assay was carried out to confirm the direct targeting of AMPH-1 by miR-425. Xenograft experiments were performed to observe the tumorigenesis of miR-425 in vivo.ResultsThe results showed that miR-425 was overexpressed and AMPH-1 expression was downregulated in SK-MES-1 and A549 cells. Silencing miR-425 inhibited proliferation, migration and promoted apoptosis of NSCLC cells. Moreover, we proved that miR-425 could target AMPH-1. The expression of AMPH-1was upregulated in A549 with miR-425 inhibitor. Moreover, miR-425 knockdown were less tumorigenic than the control in vivo.ConclusionsTaken together, miR-425 could promote the proliferation, invasion and suppress apoptosis by targeting AMPH-1 in NSCLC cells. miR-425/AMPH-1 axis may represent a potential therapeutic strategy or novel prognostic biomarkers to NSCLC.     

RAR-Related Orphan Receptor: An Accelerated Preeclampsia Progression by Activating the JAK/STAT3 Pathway

PurposeTo investigate the effect and underlying mechanism of RAR related orphan receptor A (RORA) on preeclampsia (PE).Materials and MethodsDifferentially expressed genes (DEGs) in four datasets were obtained by using the Venn diagram method. RORA mRNA and protein expressions were detected by qRT-PCR, western blot, and immunohistochemistry. HTR-8/SVneo cell viability, proliferation, invasion, migration, and angiogenesis were detected by CCK-8 assay, EdU assay, Transwell, wound healing assay, and tube formation assay, respectively. The concentration of Ang-1 in cells was assessed using available ELISA kit. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition, proliferation, and angiogenesis-related proteins were detected by western blot. GSEA analysis were performed for common DEGs, and the expression of enriched pathway-related proteins was also detected.ResultsThe expression of RORA was increased in PE tissue and HTR-8/SVneo cells. Silencing RORA could promote the migration, invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, proliferation, and angiogenesis of hypoxia-treated HTR-8/SVneo cells. Mechanistically, RORA contributed to the deterioration of PE by activating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway to promote cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis.ConclusionRORA was up-regulated in PE and affected HTR-8/SVneo cell proliferation, invasion, migration, apoptosis, and angiogenesis via the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. This provided a novel strategy for the prevention and treatment of PE.     

长链非编码RNA PVT1调控miR-551通过Wnt信号通路对卵巢癌迁移和侵袭的影响

目的:探讨长链非编码RNA PVT1在卵巢癌组织中的表达情况及其在卵巢癌细胞迁移和侵袭过程中的作用及机制。方法:q PCR检测卵巢癌和正常卵巢组织及不同卵巢癌细胞中PVT1的表达情况;Transwell侵袭实验和细胞划痕实验分别检测沉默PVT1后卵巢癌细胞侵袭和迁移能力的变化;双萤光素酶报告基因检测PVT1与微小RNA(miR)-551的相互作用;Transwell侵袭实验和细胞划痕实验分别检测沉默PVT1后miR-551-inhibitor对卵巢癌细胞侵袭和迁移能力的影响;Western blot法检测沉默PVT1后Wnt信号通路相关蛋白的表达情况。裸鼠皮下成瘤实验检测沉默PVT1对卵巢癌成瘤重量及体积的影响。结果:与正常卵巢组织相比,卵巢瘤组织中PVT1表达明显增高(P0.05);卵巢癌细胞株ES-2中PVT1表达水平最高(P0.05);沉默PVT1可以抑制卵巢癌细胞侵袭和迁移能力;PVT1能与miR-551的位点特异性结合;沉默PVT1后,miR-551-inhibitor可以促进卵巢癌细胞侵袭和迁移能力;沉默PVT1后Wnt信号通路蛋白的表达相应下调;与阴性对照组相比,PVT1-siRNA组荷瘤小鼠肿瘤体积和重量都明显减小(P0.05)。结论:PVT1在卵巢癌发生发展过程中起重要作用,它可以靶向调节miR-551,通过Wnt信号通路调控卵巢癌细胞的侵袭和迁移能力。     

Knockdown of TRIM66 inhibits malignant behavior and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in non-small cell lung cancer

Objective

The tripartite motif 66(TRIM66) is an important member of the TRIM protein superfamily, which can participate in the expression of multiple proteins, and is closely associated with the behaviors of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In this study, we aimed to explore the effect of TRIM66 in this process in vitro using NSCLC cell lines, and the role of TRIM66 in regulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) in NSCLC.

Silencing of CCR7 inhibits the growth,invasion and migration of prostate cancer cells induced by VEGFC

Early in prostate cancer development, tumor cells express vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C), a secreted molecule that is important in angiogenesis progression. CC-chemokine receptor 7 (CCR7), another protein involved in angiogenesis, is strongly expressed in most human cancers, where it activated promotes tumor growth as well as favoring tumor cell invasion and migration. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of down-regulating CCR7 expression on the growth of human prostate cancer cells stimulated by VEGFC. The CCR7-specific small interfering RNA (siRNA) plasmid vector was constructed and then transfected into prostate cancer cells. The expression of CCR7 mRNA and protein was detected by quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blot analysis, respectively. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle distribution and cell migration were assessed following knockdown of CCR7 by RNA interference (RNAi). Western blot analysis was used to identify differentially expressed angiogenesis- and cell cycle-associated proteins in cells with silenced CCR7. The expression levels of CCR7 in prostate cancer cells transfected with siRNA were decreased, leading to a significant inhibition of prostate cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion induced by VEGFC. Western blot analysis revealed that silencing of CCR7 may inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 protein expression. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that RNAi can effectively silence CCR7 gene expression and inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells, which indicates that there is a potential of targeting CCR7 as a novel gene therapy approach for the treatment of prostate cancer.     

黄芪甲苷通过调节细胞自噬增强贝伐单抗在肺癌细胞系A549中抗肿瘤作用机制的研究

目的：验证黄芪甲苷可以通过调节细胞自噬增强贝伐单抗对肺癌细胞系A549细胞增殖能力的影响,讨论黄芪甲苷在A549中的抗肿瘤作用机制。方法：MTT方法检测黄芪甲苷单药以及与贝伐单抗联合应用对A549细胞增殖能力的影响。Western blot方法分别检测黄芪甲苷以及贝伐单抗处理A549后自噬相关蛋白P62和LC3的表达水平。RT-PCR方法检测黄芪甲苷处理后A549细胞内侵袭相关基因MMP-2和MMP-9的表达情况。ECIS方法检测黄芪甲苷处理后A549细胞黏附与迁移能力的变化。结果：MTT检测结果显示,100 mg/L的黄芪甲苷与750 mg/L的贝伐单抗联合应用对A549细胞的活力有显著的抑制作用,两药联合应用组与对照组相比差异有统计学意义,P值为0.0009。Western blot检测结果显示,黄芪甲苷能够通过影响自噬通路P62和LC3的表达从而抑制自噬的发生。RT-PCR方法显示黄芪甲苷能显著抑制侵袭相关基因MMP-2和MMP-9的表达,黄芪甲苷组与对照组相比差异有统计学意义,P值分别为0.0001和0.001。ECIS结果显示黄芪甲苷能够增强A549细胞的黏附能力并抑制其转移。结论：体外研究结果显示黄芪甲苷能够增强A549细胞的黏附能力并抑制其转移和侵袭,这一过程是通过抑制细胞自噬的发生,而贝伐单抗有较弱的促进自噬发生的作用,当两者联合时较单用贝伐单抗更强的抗肿瘤细胞增殖的作用。     

E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 2 inhibits cell proliferation,migration, and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer through ubiquitination of Notch1

This study aimed to explore the role of MIB2 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the underlying mechanism. Quantitative real-time PCR (QRT-PCR) and western blot were first performed to detect MIB2 expression in tumor tissues obtained from NSCLC patients (n = 30) and NSCLC cells, respectively. 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazoliumbromide (MTT) and transwell assays were then used to examine the effect of MIB2 on the proliferation, migration and invasion of NSCLC cells. Western blot was further performed to examine the effect of Mind bomb 2 (MIB2), an E3 ligase on Notch1 protein and its ubiquitination. MIB2 was significantly down-regulated in NSCLC tissues and cells, both in mRNA and protein level. MIB2 also note worthily inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of NSCLC cells. Furthermore, MIB2 only down-regulated Notch1 protein level, while facilitated the ubiquitination of Notch1. Additionally, Notch1 significantly relieved the repressed proliferation, migration and invasion of NSCLC cells induced by MIB2. Conclusively, MIB2 inhibited cell proliferation, migration and invasion via inducing Notch1 ubiquitination and degradation in NSCLC.     

miR-454-3p靶向BPTF表达调控肺癌细胞A549增殖、迁移和侵袭

目的探讨miR-454-3p对肺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响及分子机制。方法采用RT-PCR技术检测miR-454-3p在肺癌组织以及肺癌细胞株中的表达,以表达量最低的肺癌细胞A549为后续分析对象,将miR-454-3p mimic转入A549细胞,RT-PCR验证miR-454-3p的过表达效率;采用CCK-8、迁移、侵袭等实验,观察转染组与对照组肺癌细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭情况;生物信息学预测BPTF是miR-454-3p的靶标,构建BPTF 3′UTR荧光素酶载体,通过双荧光素酶报告基因验证miR-454-3p和BPTF的靶向关系;应用Western blot法检测BPTF的表达及迁移、侵袭相关蛋白的变化。结果RT-PCR实验表明miR-454-3p在肺癌组织和细胞中表达下调,且在A549细胞中表达最低(P<0.05)。与对照组相比,过表达miR-454-3p的肺癌细胞A549增殖能力明显降低,迁移和侵袭能力均受到抑制(P<0.05)。生物信息学软件分析BPTF为miR-454-3p的潜在靶基因,过表达miR-454-3p后BPTF的表达水平明显受到抑制。同时,迁移相关蛋白MMP-2和MMP-9表达明显下调,E-cadhern表达明显上调,而E-cadherin的负性调控N-cadherin表达下降。结论miR-454-3p可能通过靶向下调BPTF的表达,抑制肺癌细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力,为肺癌的靶向治疗提供潜在靶标。     

布托啡诺调控PBX3基因抑制乳腺癌细胞系MCF7增殖、迁移和侵袭

目的探讨布托啡诺(butorphanol)对乳腺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响以及相关的分子机制。方法用MTT法检测不同浓度布托啡诺对人乳腺癌细胞系MCF7的抑制作用;用Transwell迁移及侵袭实验检测不同浓度布托啡诺对人乳腺癌MCF7细胞迁移及侵袭的影响;RT-qCR与Western blot法分别检测乳腺癌细胞系、正常乳腺上皮细胞以及布托啡诺对MCF7细胞中PBX3 mRNA及蛋白表达的影响;观察转染si-PBX3或si-con后,MCF7细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭能力的变化;PBX3过表达验证布托啡诺对乳腺癌增殖、迁移及侵袭的作用机制。Western blot检测cyclin D1和MMP-2蛋白表达。结果PBX3在乳腺癌细胞系中的表达上调,沉默PBX3表达可明显抑制MCF7细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭,同时抑制cyclin D1和MMP-2的表达;不同浓度的布托啡诺干预能显著抑制MCF7细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭且具有浓度依赖性,还可抑制PBX3、cyclin D1和MMP-2的表达;过表达PBX3可逆转布托啡诺对乳腺癌细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭的抑制作用。结论布托啡诺可通过抑制PBX3降低乳腺癌细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭能力。     

miR-206及Bcl-2蛋白在非小细胞肺癌中的表达及意义

目的探讨mi R-206及Bcl-2蛋白在非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)的表达,以及抑制或过表达mi R-206对Bcl-2蛋白表达的影响。方法实时定量PCR方法检测NSCLC组织mi R-206的表达水平,Western blot方法检测NSCLC组织Bcl-2蛋白表达;将mi R-206 inhibitors及mi R-206 mimics转染至A549细胞,通过CCK-8法测定A549细胞增殖能力的变化,Western blot方法检测转染后Bcl-2蛋白表达变化。结果 mi R-206在非小细胞肺癌组织中的表达量较癌旁组织明显降低(0.01),Bcl-2蛋白在癌组织中较癌旁组织表达明显增高(0.05);转染mi R-206 inhibitor的细胞增殖能力与对照组相比显著升高,细胞内Bcl-2蛋白水平亦明显升高(0.05),转染mi R-206 mimics的细胞增殖能力与对照组相比显著降低,细胞内Bcl-2蛋白水平亦明显降低(0.05)。结论mi R-206在NSCLC组织中低表达,mi R-206抑制能够促进A549细胞增殖和Bcl-2蛋白表达。     

MicroRNA 144 inhibits cell migration and invasion and regulates inflammatory cytokine secretion through targeting toll like receptor 2 in non-small cell lung cancer

IntroductionMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small noncoding RNA molecules involved in modulation of cancer progression. Here, we investigated the possible role of miR-144 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) development.Material and methodsThe expression of miR-144 and TLR2 in NSCLC tissue and cell lines was determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). The TargetScan database was used to predict potential target genes of miR-144. Luciferase assay was used to verify the interaction between TLR2 and miR-144. TLR2 protein expression was measured by western blot. The secretion of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 in A549 cells was detected by an ELISA kit. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated by wound healing assay and transwell assay, respectively.ResultsOur results showed that miR-144 was downregulated in NSCLC tissue and cell lines when compared with the normal tissues and cell line (p < 0.05). The protein level of TLR2 in NSCLC tissue and cell lines was significantly higher than that in normal lung tissues. Dual luciferase reporter gene assay showed that miR-144 could bind to the 3ʹUTR of TLR2 specifically. Up-regulation of miR-144 significantly decreased the expression of TLR2. Up-regulation of miR-144 or down-regulation of TLR2 could decrease cell migration, invasion and secretion of IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 in A549 cells. Moreover, overexpression of TLR2 rescued the inhibitory effects of miR-144 on migration, invasion and inflammatory factor secretion of A549 cells.ConclusionsmiR-144 could inhibit the migration, invasion and secretion of IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 through downregulation of TLR2 expression in A549 cells.     

沉默吲哚胺2,3-双加氧酶2基因对黑色素瘤细胞B16-BL6增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响

目的:探讨沉默吲哚胺2,3-双加氧酶2(IDO2)基因对小鼠黑色素瘤B16-BL6细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭等生物学行为的影响。方法:IDO2-siRNA转染体外培养的黑色素瘤细胞B16-BL6,应用real-time PCR和Western blot检测IDO2和IDO1基因的表达;平板集落形成实验检测IDO2基因沉默对肿瘤细胞增殖的影响;细胞划痕实验和Transwell小室细胞迁移实验观察IDO2对肿瘤细胞迁移的影响;Transwell小室侵袭实验观察肿瘤细胞侵袭能力。结果:沉默B16-BL6细胞中IDO2基因能使细胞单集落形成密度降低,划痕迁移变慢,Transwell小室细胞迁移数减少,侵袭细胞数减少。结论:沉默IDO2可以影响黑色素瘤细胞B16-BL6的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力。     

PGRN基因沉默对人非小细胞肺癌A549细胞增殖及迁移的影响

目的:探讨小干扰RNA(small interference RNA,si RNA)介导的颗粒蛋白前体(progranulin,PGRN)基因沉默对非小细胞肺癌A549细胞增殖、迁移和凋亡的影响及其机制。方法:分别用q PCR和Western blot法检测A549细胞和正常人支气管上皮(HBE)细胞中PGRN的m RNA和蛋白表达水平。采用脂质体转染法将PGRNsi RNA转染A549细胞,采用q PCR和Western blot法验证PGRN表达的变化;应用MTT实验检测细胞活力;活细胞计数法和结晶紫染色实验检测细胞增殖能力;划痕愈合实验和Transwell实验检测细胞迁移能力;并用Western blot法检测增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)、细胞周期蛋白D1(cyclin D1)、Bcl-2和Bax的蛋白表达水平以及PGRN下游信号通路中细胞外信号调节激酶1/2(ERK1/2)和蛋白激酶B(Akt)的磷酸化水平。结果:PGRN在A549细胞中的m RNA和蛋白水平均明显高于HBE细胞(P0.05);转染PGRN-si RNA后A549细胞中PGRN的m RNA和蛋白水平均明显下调,细胞活力、增殖能力以及迁移能力均明显降低(P0.05)。沉默PGRN基因的表达,可下调PCNA、cyclin D1和Bcl-2的蛋白表达,而上调Bax的蛋白表达,且磷酸化的ERK1/2(p-ERK1/2)和磷酸化的Akt(p-Akt)的蛋白水平明显降低(P0.05)。结论:PGRN基因沉默能明显抑制非小细胞肺癌A549细胞的增殖和迁移能力,PI3K/Akt和MAPK/ERK信号通路可能在该过程中发挥重要作用。     

长链非编码MALAT-1 调控miR-205 的表达影响非小细胞肺癌细胞的生长和迁移

目的:探讨在非小细胞肺癌中,LncRNA MALAT-1 与miR-205 的相互关系,以及影响肺癌细胞生物学行为的机制。方法:qPCR 检测不同非小细胞肺癌中LncRNA MALAT-1 的表达情况;双荧光素酶报告基因检测MALAT-1 与miR-205的相互作用;Transwell 侵袭实验和划痕实验检测抑制MALAT-1 后肺癌细胞侵袭能力的变化,以及抑制miR-205 的表达后肺癌细胞迁移和侵袭能力的恢复情况;裸鼠皮下成瘤检测抑制LncRNA MALAT-1 后肺癌细胞体外成瘤体积和质量变化。结果:与其他肺癌细胞株相比,A549 细胞中MALAT-1 表达最高,miR-205 的表达水平最低;双荧光素酶实验证实MALAT-1 能与miR-205 的3忆UTR 特异性结合,可以调控miR-205 的表达与活性;抑制MALAT-1 的表达后可以降低肺癌细胞的迁移和侵袭能力;抑制miR-205 的表达水平过后,肺癌细胞的迁移和侵袭能力相对增强;抑制MALAT-1 的表达后,荷瘤小鼠的肿瘤体积和重量都明显减小。结论:MALAT-1 可以调控miR-205 的表达影响肺癌细胞A549 的侵袭和迁移能力。     

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...     

小分子干扰RNA 沉默RhoGDI2 基因表达对结肠癌细胞增殖侵袭的影响及其机制

目的:应用小分子干扰RNA(siRNA)沉默RhoGDI2 基因的表达,初步探讨其对结肠癌细胞增殖、迁移能力的影响及可能的机制。方法:分别运用Western blot 和RT-qPCR 检测结肠癌细胞株RKO、HT29、SW620、SW480、HCT116 基因RhoGDI2 的表达情况。设计并合成RhoGDI2 siRNA 干扰序列,按照LipofectamineTM2000 转染方法将siRNA 干扰序列转染到目的细胞,设置实验干扰组、空白对照和阴性对照组;CCK-8 实验检测细胞增殖能力,细胞划痕试验和Transwell 实验检测细胞迁移、侵袭能力。结果:人结肠癌细胞株RhoGDI2 表达量由高到低依次是RKO、HT29、SW620、SW480、HCT116;RKO 细胞siRNA干扰后RhoGDI2 表达抑制率大于70%:实验干扰组、阴性对照组、空白对照组细胞增殖率分别是(0.683±0.013)、(0.866±0.088)、(0.905±0.008),P<0.05;实验干扰组细胞迁移、侵袭速率较对照组均减慢。沉默RhoGDI2 基因的表达,实验组细胞E-Cadherin 较对照组表达量高,Vimentin 蛋白表达下降。结论:结肠癌RhoGDI2 基因沉默可能通过抑制EMT 进程阻止肿瘤恶性生物学行为。     

miRNA-126对肺癌A549细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭及EGFR/AKT/mTOR信号通路的影响

 目的: 探讨微小RNA(microRNA,miRNA)-126对肺癌A549细胞功能的影响及相关的作用机制。方法: 利用脂质体试剂Lipofectamine 2000将miRNA-126转染入肺癌A549细胞中,采用real-time PCR法检测转染后各组细胞中miRNA-126的表达;MTT法检测细胞活力;台盼蓝拒染实验检测细胞存活数目;细胞集落培养实验观察转染后细胞集落形成;划痕愈合实验检测细胞的迁移能力;Transwell小室实验检测细胞侵袭能力;Western blot法检测EGFR/AKT/mTOR通路中各蛋白水平的变化。结果: Real-time PCR结果显示,转染miRNA-126组细胞中的miRNA-126表达水平显著高于阴性对照组和空白对照组(P<0.01),而阴性对照组与空白对照组无显著变化;A549细胞转染miRNA-126模拟物后,细胞增殖和集落形成能力均呈明显下降(P<0.01);肺癌细胞的迁移和侵袭能力也受到明显抑制(P<0.01);Western blot结果显示,转染miRNA-126组细胞中EGFR/AKT/mTOR通路相关蛋白p-EGFR、p-AKT和p-mTOR的水平均有明显降低(P<0.01)。结论: miRNA-126可以显著降低肺癌A549细胞中p-EGFR、p-AKT和p-mTOR的蛋白水平,进而可能抑制其细胞增殖和迁移侵袭能力。     

沉默UHMK1对乳腺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响

目的 探讨干扰乳腺癌细胞系中UHMK1的表达对乳腺癌细胞体外增殖、迁移和侵袭能力的影响.方法 应用短发夹RNA(short hairpin RNA,shRNA)干扰乳腺癌细胞株MDA-MB-231中UHMK1的表达,分别采用qRT-PCR和Western blot实验检测shRNA的干扰效率.应用MTT实验检测细胞活力...