miR-145 inhibits tumor growth and metastasis by targeting metadherin in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma

High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC), the most common and aggressive subtype of epithelial ovarian cancer, is characterized by TP53 mutations and genetic instability. Using miRNA profiling analysis, we found that miR-145, a p53 regulated miRNA, was frequently down-regulated in HGSOC. miR-145 down-regulation was further validated in a large cohort of HGSOCs by qPCR. Overexpression of miR-145 in ovarian cancer cells significantly suppressed proliferation, migration and invasion in vitro and inhibited tumor growth and metastasis in vivo. Metadherin (MTDH) was subsequently identified as a direct target of miR-145, and was found to be significantly up-regulated in HGSOC. Furthermore, overexpression of MTDH rescued the inhibitory effects of miR-145 in ovarian cancer cells. Finally, we found that high level of MTDH expression correlated with poor prognosis of HGSOC. Therefore, lack of suppression of MTDH by miR-145 when p53 is dysfunctional leads to increased tumor growth and metastasis of HGSOC. Our study established a new link between p53, miR-145 and MTDH in the regulation of tumor growth and metastasis in HGSOC.     

MiR-26b/KPNA2 axis inhibits epithelial ovarian carcinoma proliferation and metastasis through downregulating OCT4

Karyopherin alpha 2 (KPNA2) is a nuclear transport protein upregulated in many cancers. Our previous study has identified KPNA2 overexpression in epithelial ovarian carcinoma (EOC) tissues, which predicts poor prognosis. However, the mechanism of KPNA2 overexpression in EOC remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the role of miRNA in KPNA2 dysregulation. Our results showed that miR-26b was downregulated in EOC samples, and correlated inversely with KPNA2 expression. Low expression of miR-26b was associated with advanced FIGO stage, poor differentiation, higher risk of distant metastasis and recurrence. Downregulation of miR-26b predicted poor disease-free survival and overall survival in EOC patients. KPNA2 was validated as a direct target of miR-26b. Knockdown of KPNA2 or ectopic expression of miR-26b could downregulate OCT4, vimentin and upregulate E-cadherin. Reintroduction of KPNA2 partially abrogated the suppression effect induced by miR-26b. We further verified that miR-26b/KPNA2/OCT4 axis inhibited EOC cell viability, migratory ability and sphere-forming capacity in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, our results reveal that miR-26b is downregulated in EOC, and directly targets KPNA2. miR-26b/KPNA2 axis suppresses tumor proliferation and metastasis through decreasing OCT4 expression, which is indicative of the important role of miR-26b/KPNA2/OCT4 axis in EOC carcinogenesis and progression.     

卵巢上皮恶性肿瘤侵袭转移相关miRNA的筛选与鉴定

目的 探索与卵巢上皮恶性肿瘤侵袭转移可能相关的miRNA.方法 采用miRNA芯片,筛选SKOV-3ip和SKOV-3细胞差异表达miRNA.利用生物信息学软件TargetScan、MicroCosm、PicTar和GO,预测差异表达miRNA的靶基因及其功能.采用实时逆转录聚合酶链反应(real-time RT-PCR)技术,验证与卵巢癌侵袭转移可能相关的5种miRNA(let-7a、let-7e、let-7f、miR-22和miR-886-5p)在SKOV-3ip和SKOV-3细胞的表达.同时,检测这5种miRNA在另外一组侵袭转移能力不同的卵巢癌细胞株HO8910和HO-8910PM中的表达,并进行统计学分析.结果 基因芯片筛选显示,42种miRNA在SKOV-3ip和SKOV-3细胞株表达差异明显.进一步分析显示,let-7a、let-7e、let-7f、miR-22和miR-886-5p等5种miRNA可能与卵巢癌的侵袭转移密切相关.real-time RT-PCR结果证实,let-7f和miR-22在两组侵袭转移能力不同的卵巢癌细胞(SKOV-3和SKOV-3ip细胞、HO-8910和HO-8910PM细胞)表达差异有统计学意义(均P＜0.05).结论 let-7f和miR-22在侵袭转移能力强的卵巢癌细胞中低表达,可能具有抑癌基因的作用.     

MicroRNA-320a inhibits proliferation and invasion of breast cancer cells by targeting RAB11A

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are deregulated in many types of cancer including breast cancer (BC). miR-320a dysregulation has been associated with different malignancies although its prognostic significance remains unclear. Here, we examined the role of miR-320a in BC and explored the underlying mechanisms. Our results showed that miR-320a was significantly downregulated in BC cell lines and tissues, and its ectopic expression inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in vitro and tumor growth in a mouse xenograft model. We identified Rab11a as a direct target of miR-320a and showed that its expression was upregulated in tumor samples and inversely correlated with the expression of miR-320a. In BC cells, the downregulation of Rab11a through miR-320a was concomitant with the inactivation of Akt. Overexpression of Rab11a abrogated miR-320a-induced inhibition of BC growth and invasion. These results suggest that miR-320a may act as a tumor suppressor in BC through a mechanism involving the modulation of Rab11a expression and the activation of the Akt signaling pathway. miR-320a may therefore serve as a biomarker for BC, and the modulation of its expression may represent a novel therapeutic strategy in BC treatment.     

By downregulating TIAM1 expression,microRNA-329 suppresses gastric cancer invasion and growth

Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide. Emerging evidence has shown that abnormal microRNAs (miRNAs) expression is involved in tumorigenesis. MiR-329 was previously reported to act as a tumor suppressor or oncogene in some types of cancer. However, its function in gastric cancer (GC) is unclear. Here, we found that miR-329 was down-regulated in GC compared with adjacent controls. Enforced expression of miR-329 inhibited proliferation, migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells in vitro. We identified T lymphoma invasion and metastasis 1 (TIAM1) gene as potential target of miR-329. MiR-329 levels inversely correlated with TIAM1 expression in GC. Importantly, TIAM1 rescued the miR-329-mediated inhibition of cell invasion and proliferation. Finally, reintroduction of miR-329 significantly inhibited tumor formation of GC in the xenograft mice. Our findings suggest that miR-329 is a tumor suppressor and potential therapeutic target of GC     

Role of the polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 3 in ovarian cancer progression: possible implications in abnormal mucin O-glycosylation

Previously, we have identified the polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 3 (GALNT3) gene as notably hypomethylated in low-malignant potential (LMP) and high-grade (HG) serous epithelial ovarian tumors, compared to normal ovarian tissues. Here we show that GALNT3 is strongly overexpressed in HG serous EOC tumors as compared to normal ovarian tissue. Moreover, the GALNT3 expression significantly correlated with shorter progression-free survival (PFS) intervals in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) patients with advanced disease.Knockdown of the GALNT3 expression in EOC cells led to sharp decrease of cell proliferation and induced S-phase cell cycle arrest. Additionally, GALNT3 suppression significantly inhibited EOC cell migration and invasion. Gene expression profiling and consecutive network and pathway analyses confirmed these findings, as numerous genes and pathways known previously to be implicated in ovarian tumorigenesis, including EOC tumor invasion and metastasis, were found to be downregulated upon GALNT3 suppression, while some tumor suppressor genes were induced. Moreover, GALNT3 downregulation was associated with reduced MUC1 protein expression in EOC cells, probably related to destabilization of the MUC1 protein due to lack of GALNT3 glycosylation activity. GALNT3 knockdown was also accompanied with increase of the cell adhesion molecules β-catenin and E-cadherin, which are normally suppressed by MUC1 in cancer, thus supporting the role of the GALNT3-MUC1 axis in EOC invasion.Taken together, our data are indicative for a strong oncogenic potential of the GALNT3 gene in advanced EOC and identify this transferase as a novel EOC biomarker and putative EOC therapeutic target. Our findings also suggest that GALNT3 overexpression might contribute to EOC progression through aberrant mucin O-glycosylation     

miR-19b对卵巢癌细胞侵袭和迁移的作用探讨

目的:探讨微小RNA-19b（microRNA-19b,miR-19b）在卵巢癌细胞侵袭和迁移中的作用机制。方法:应用qRT-PCR方法检测正常卵巢组织、卵巢癌组织及卵巢癌细胞系(SKOV-3、OVCAR-3)中miR-19b的表达情况。将miR-19b抑制剂或阴性对照寡核苷酸转染到OVCAR-3细胞中,Transwell实验检测miR-19b的表达对卵巢癌细胞侵袭和迁移能力的影响。免疫印迹分析（Western blot）技术检测miR-19b对第10号染色体缺失的磷酸酶和张力蛋白基因（phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten,PTEN）的表达及对PTEN/AKT信号通路相关蛋白表达水平的影响。双报告基因实验用于检测miR-19b与PTEN的 3’-UTR区之间的相互作用。结果:与正常卵巢组织比较,卵巢癌组织及卵巢癌细胞系 SKOV-3和OVCAR-3中miR-19b高表达,其相对表达水平分别为3.56±0.68、3.01±0.02、3.78±0.04（P均<0.05）。Transwell 实验表明,抑制miR-19b 的表达可降低OVCAR-3细胞的侵袭和迁移能力。上调miR-19b的表达可抑制OVCAR-3细胞中PTEN蛋白的表达水平,并使磷酸化的AKT蛋白的表达水平显著升高。双报告基因检测结果显示,与对照组相比,miR-19b可与PTEN的3’-UTR区结合使其重组载体的荧光素酶活性下降。结论:miR-19b在卵巢癌细胞中存在异常高表达,可促进卵巢癌细胞的侵袭和迁移能力,有望作为卵巢癌患者潜在的生物标志物和治疗靶点。     

MiRNA-10a is upregulated in NSCLC and may promote cancer by targeting PTEN

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in human cancer including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In this study, we compared miRNA expression microarray of SPC-A-1sci (high metastatic) and SPC-A-1 (weakly metastatic) cells. We found that miRNA-10a was up-regulated in NSCLC compared with corresponding normal tissues. High expression of miR-10a was associated with tumor node metastasis and lymph node metastasis. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-10a promoted NSCLC cell proliferation, migration and invasion in vitro. We found that PTEN was a direct target of miR-10a in NSCLC. Also miR-10a activated the PTEN/AKT/ERK pathway. We suggest that miR-10a contributes to NSCLC by targeting PTEN.     

CTGF increases matrix metalloproteinases expression and subsequently promotes tumor metastasis in human osteosarcoma through down-regulating miR-519d

Osteosarcoma, the most common primary malignant bone tumor, shows potent capacity for local invasion and distant metastasis. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2), a secreted protein, binds to integrins, modulates invasive behavior of certain human cancer cells. Effect of CTGF in metastasis of human osteosarcoma is unknown. We found overexpression of CTGF increasing matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs)-2 and MMP-3 expression as well as promoting cell migration. MicroRNA (miRNA) analysis of CTGF-overexpressed osteosarcoma versus control cells probed mechanisms of CTGF-mediated promotion of migration. Among miRNAs regulated by CTGF, miR-519d was most downregulated after CTGF treatment. Co-transfection with miR-519d mimic reversed CTGF-mediated MMPs expression and cell migration. Also, MEK and ERK inhibitors or mutants reduced CTGF-increased cell migration and miR-519d suppression. By contrast, knockdown of CTGF diminished lung metastasis in vivo. Clinical samples indicate CTGF expression as linked with clinical stage and tumor metastasis. Taken together, data show CTGF elevating MMPs expression and subsequently promoting tumor metastasis in human osteosarcoma, down-regulating miR-519d via MEK and ERK pathways, making CTGF a new molecular therapeutic target in osteosarcoma metastasis.     

MicroRNA-212 functions as an epigenetic-silenced tumor suppressor involving in tumor metastasis and invasion of gastric cancer through down-regulating PXN expression

Altered expression of paxillin (PXN) is closely linked to the pathogenesis progression, metastasis and prognosis of different malignancies including gastric cancer (GC). Epigenetic silencing of tumor-suppressive microRNAs (miRNAs) is a crucial component of the mechanism underlying activation of oncogenes in tumor. To screen for epigenetically silenced miRNAs which target PXN in GC, we performed bioinformatics algorithms and real-time PCR analysis, and identified miR-212 as the optimum candidate gene. A luciferase reporter gene assay validated that miR-212 directly targets the 3’UTR region of PXN. Importantly, miR-212 levels were inversely correlated with PXN expression in GC cell lines and clinical tumor tissues. The use of miR-212 minics decrease PXN mRNA and protein level in GC cell lines. Moreover, low expression of miR-212 and its promoter hypermethylation were causally related and were associated with aggressive tumor phenotype and adverse prognosis in GC. Restoring mir-212 expression by exogenous mirprecursor molecules transfection or reexpression of endogenous miR-212 treated by 5-aza-2’-deoxycytidine (5-aza) can exert similar effect that reduce GC cells invasion and metastasis abilities in vitro by interacting PXN gene. In addition, 5-aza-induced PXN reduction could be partically blocked by miR-212 inhibitor, resulting in a reversal of weankening cell migration and invasion ability of 5-aza. A rescue experiment and a loss-of-function experiment in vitro and vivo showed that PXN restoration rescues migration and invasion phenotype in miR-212 overexpressed GC cell lines and PXN knockdown blocks GC cells migration and invasion in the presence miR-212 inhibitors. Taken together, our results clearly show that overexpression of PXN induced by methylationsuppressed miR-212 promotes tumor metastasis and invasion, and regulation of miR-212 expression may be a novel therapeutic strategy for gastric cancer.     

桥接整合因子1在上皮性卵巢癌组织和细胞中的表达及其临床意义

目的：探讨桥接整合因子1(BIN1)在上皮性卵巢癌(EOC)组织中的表达及其临床意义,以及BIN1对EOC细胞A2780增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响。方法：收集2017年7月至2018年1月河北医科大学第四医院手术切除的67例EOC患者的肿瘤组织及同期因其他妇科疾病手术切除的30例非肿瘤患者的卵巢组织(正常对照组)标本。用免疫组织化学染色法检测EOC组织和非肿瘤卵巢组织中BIN1蛋白的表达水平,χ²检验分析BIN1表达与患者临床病理特征之间的关联,Kaplan-Meier法分析BIN1表达与患者的无病生存期(DFS)和总生存期(OS)之间的关系。用qPCR和WB法检测EOC细胞SKOV3、A2780和人卵巢上皮细胞IOSE80中BIN1 m RNA和蛋白的表达水平。利用基因转染技术将BIN1质粒CMV-MCS-GFP-SV40-NeomycinBIN1和空载体质粒CMV-MCS-GFP-SV40-Neomycin分别转染到A2780细胞以构建过表达BIN1细胞及其对照,用qPCR和WB法分别检测转染细胞中BIN1 mRNA和蛋白的表达水平,CCK-8、划痕愈合和Tran...     

miR-30c Impedes Glioblastoma Cell Proliferation and Migration by Targeting SOX9

miR-30c has been acknowledged as a tumor suppressor in various human cancers, such as ovarian cancer, gastric cancer, and prostate cancer. However, the role of miR-30c in glioblastoma (GBM) needs to be investigated. In our study, we found that the expression of miR-30c was significantly downregulated in GBM tissues and cell lines. We found that overexpression of miR-30c inhibited cellular proliferation of GBM cells in vitro and in vivo. More GBM cells were arrested in the G₀ phase after miR-30c overexpression. Moreover, we showed that miR-30c overexpression suppressed the migration and invasion of GBM cells. Mechanistically, we found that SOX9 was a direct target of miR-30c in GBM cells. Overexpression of miR-30c inhibited the mRNA and protein levels of SOX9 in GBM cells. Moreover, there was a negative correlation between the expression of miR-30c and SOX9 in GBM tissues. Finally, we showed that restoration of SOX9 in GBM cells reversed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of GBM cells transfected with miR-30c mimic. Collectively, our results demonstrated that miR-30c suppressed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of GBM cells via targeting SOX9.     

MiRNA-101 inhibits breast cancer growth and metastasis by targeting CX chemokine receptor 7

Whereas miR-101 is involved in the development and progression of breast cancer, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be elucidated. Here, we report that miR-101 expression is inversely correlated with the clinical stage, lymph node metastasis and prognosis in breast cancers. Introduction of miR-101 inhibited breast cancer cell proliferation and invasion in vitro and suppressed tumor growth and lung metastasis of in vivo. CX chemokine receptor 7 (CXCR7) is a direct target of miR-101, positively correlating with the histological grade and the incidence of lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients. The effects of miR-101 were mimicked and counteracted by CXCR7 depletion and overexpression, respectively. STAT3 signaling downstream of CXCR7 is involved in miR-101 regulation of breast cancer cell behaviors. These findings have implications for the potential application of miR-101 in breast cancer treatment.     

MicroRNA-373 promotes migration and invasion in human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by inhibiting TIMP3 expression

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant pathological type of esophageal carcinoma in Asia. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of 19-22-nucleotide non-coding RNAs acting on target mRNAs that function as either oncogenes or anti-oncogenes. It has been confirmed that miR-373 expression varies among different tumor types. However, its mechanism is still unclear in ESCC. In our current study, we found that miR-373 expression was upregulated in ESCC tissues compared with matched adjacent normal tissues, as well as in the plasma of ESCC patients compared with that of healthy volunteers. Overexpression of miR-373 in ECA109 cells enhanced proliferation, G1-phase cell proportion, migration, and invasion. On the other hand, suppression of miR-373 in KYSE410 cells decreased proliferation, G1-phase cell proportion, migration, and invasion and also improved cell apoptosis. Moreover, we found that TIMP3, which was reported to suppress invasion and metastasis of ESCC, was a direct target of miR-373. Overexpression of miR-373 in ECA109 caused a reduction of TIMP3 mRNA and protein, whereas suppression of miR-373 in KYSE410 led to an increase of TIMP3 mRNA and protein. Introducing TIMP3 in miR-373 over-expressed cells or knocking down TIMP3 in miR-373 suppressed cells could partially abrogate the effect of miR-373 on migration and invasion. Therefore, these results prove that as an oncogene, miRNA-373 would be an important and reliable biomarker for ESCC diagnosis and treatment by targeting TIMP3.     

miR-601靶向调控MMP-17抑制非小细胞肺癌的迁移和侵袭CSCD

目的探讨miR-601对非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)迁移和侵袭能力的影响并探讨其可能的作用机制。方法RT-qPCR检测NSCLC组织中miR-601的表达,并分析表达水平与癌细胞侵袭和淋巴结转移的相关性。将miR-601 mimics瞬时转染A549细胞或H1299细胞,Transwell实验检测其对两种细胞迁移和侵袭能力的影响。生物信息学预测miR-601相关靶基因,采用双荧光素酶实验进行靶基因验证。检测miR-601的靶基因对A549细胞或H1299细胞迁移及侵袭能力的影响。结果miR-601在NSCLC组织中表达明显降低(P<0.001),且降低水平与癌细胞的浸润(P<0.007)及淋巴结转移(P<0.011)密切相关。瞬时转染miR-601 mimics能明显抑制A549细胞或H1299细胞的迁移及侵袭能力。生物信息学及荧光素酶报告实验提示MMP-17是miR-601的靶基因。MMP-17能促进A549细胞或H1299细胞的迁移和侵袭,但其促进迁移侵袭的能力可被miR-601抑制。结论miR-601通过靶向调控MMP-17而抑制非小细胞肺癌的迁移和侵袭。     

miR-623在膀胱癌中的表达及靶向Fascin1抑制膀胱癌细胞迁移和侵袭

目的:探讨miR-623在膀胱癌中的表达及通过靶向Fascin1对膀胱癌细胞迁移和侵袭能力的影响。方法:采用实时荧光定量PCR检测正常膀胱上皮组织、膀胱癌组织、正常永生化膀胱上皮细胞系(SV-HUC-1)和膀胱癌细胞系（T24、UMUC3）中miR-623的表达量;采用脂质体瞬时转染miR-623 mimics,划痕实验和Transwell侵袭实验检测miR-623过表达后膀胱癌细胞迁移、侵袭能力的改变;生物信息学预测miR-623的作用靶蛋白。miR-623过表达后Western blot及双荧光素酶报告基因检测其靶点的表达及结合情况;使用Fascin1特异性siRNA观察膀胱癌细胞迁移和侵袭能力的变化,并同时转染miR-623 inhibitor进行恢复实验。结果:miR-623在膀胱癌中的表达水平显著低于在正常膀胱组织中的表达（P＜0.05）,在膀胱癌细胞系（T24、UMUC3）中的表达水平显著低于正常膀胱细胞系(SV-HUC-1)（P＜0.05）;miR-623过表达显著抑制T24和UMUC3细胞的迁移和侵袭能力。生物信息学预测Fascin1为miR-623的靶基因,在T24和UMUC3细胞中过表达miR-623,能够显著降低Fascin1的蛋白水平;荧光素酶报告基因分析结果证实miR-623作用于Fascin1的3'-UTR。下调Fascin1表达能够抑制膀胱癌T24和UMUC3细胞的迁移和侵袭能力,同时抑制miR-623的表达能够提高细胞的迁移和侵袭能力。结论:miR-623在膀胱癌中表达水平降低,是一个抑癌因子;并可能通过靶向Fascin1调节膀胱癌的侵袭和转移能力。     

The hypoxia-related microRNA miR-199a-3p displays tumor suppressor functions in ovarian carcinoma

During the dissemination of ovarian cancer cells, the cells float in the peritoneal cavity without access to a vascular supply and so are exposed to hypoxic conditions, which may cause the ovarian cancer cells to acquire a more aggressive and malignant phenotype. In this study, we screened microRNAs (miRNAs) to identify those that displayed altered expression patterns under hypoxic conditions and then analyzed their functional roles in ovarian cancer progression. miRNA PCR arrays performed on cells from 2 ovarian cancer cell lines (CaOV3 and RMUG-S) revealed miR-199a-3p as one of the miRNAs that are downregulated under hypoxia. In silico analyses indicated that MET is one of the target genes for miR-199a-3p; subsequently, miR-199a-3p expression was found to be inversely correlated with c-Met expression in ovarian cancer. Transfection of precursor miR-199a-3p into ovarian cancer cells reduced c-Met expression and inhibited the phosphorylation of c-Met, extracellular signal-regulated kinase, and AKT; in addition, proliferation, adhesion, and invasiveness were inhibited. Moreover, overexpression of miR-199a-3p in cancer cells significantly suppressed peritoneal dissemination in a xenograft model. In summary, the hypoxia-related microRNA miR-199a-3p drastically inhibits ovarian cancer progression through the downregulation of c-Met expression. Therefore, miR-199a-3p is a potential target for treating ovarian cancer dissemination.