过表达miR-10b促进肺癌细胞系A549增殖

目的探讨非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)患者肺癌及癌旁组织中miR-10b(miR-10b)表达水平及miR-10b是否通过调控锌指转录蛋白基因(KLF4)对肺癌细胞系A549恶性化的影响。方法 40例NSCLC患者病理切片,原位杂交检测肺癌及癌旁组织中miR-10b的表达量;对肺癌细胞系A549转染miR-10b mimics后,CCK-8法检测肺癌细胞增殖;real-time PCR及Western blot检测KLF4 mRNA及蛋白水平;软琼脂克隆形成实验检测过表达miR-10b对A549细胞的肿瘤恶性化程度的影响。结果肺癌细胞A549及肺癌组织中miR-10b的表达量分别高于正常肺上皮细胞16HBE及癌旁组织;过表达miR-10b模拟物的A549细胞中,KLF4蛋白水平显著下降(P0.05);过表达的miR-10b可显著增加A549细胞的增殖速度及在软琼脂内的成瘤性。结论 miR-10b在不同类型细胞及组织中具有分布差异性、可能是通过抑制KLF4的表达促进肺癌细胞增殖及恶性化。     

miR-200b调控PDCD4的表达对乳腺癌细胞增殖和侵袭的影响

目的探讨miR-200b对乳腺癌细胞增殖及侵袭的影响及其可能的分子机制。方法利用荧光实时定量PCR检测人乳腺癌组织及乳腺癌细胞株中miR-200b的表达差异;利用生物信息学方法预测miR-200b的靶基因,并使用免疫蛋白印迹实验对靶基因的表达进行验证;分别将miR-200b siRNA、PDCD4 mimics以及相应对照miRNA转染MCF-7细胞,通过CCK-8实验检测细胞的增殖能力;采用Transwell侵袭实验检测细胞的侵袭能力。结果miR-200b在乳腺癌组织中呈低表达水平,进一步抑制miR-200b的表达,乳腺癌细胞的增殖及侵袭能力显著增强(P<0.05);将miR-200b siRNA、PDCD43′-UTR共转染到乳腺癌MCF-7细胞中,双荧光素酶报告基因结果显示抑制miR-200b的表达后,PDCD4的表达及活性相应上调(P<0.05);同时通过蛋白免疫印迹实验可以发现,抑制miR-200b表达后,PDCD4蛋白表达含量降低,乳腺癌细胞的增殖及侵袭能力明显增强(P<0.05);而过表达PDCD4后PDCD4蛋白表达含量增加(P<0.05),乳腺癌细胞的增殖及侵袭能力明显降低(P<0.05)。结论miR-200b可靶向上调PDCD4基因的表达,从而抑制乳腺癌细胞的增殖及侵袭能力。     

Exosomal miR-155-5p promotes proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells by inhibiting TP53INP1 expression

Exosomal microRNA (miRNA) secreted by tumor cells plays an important biological role in tumorigenesis and development. We aimed to explore the effects of exosomal miR-155-5p in gastric cancer (GC) and understand its mechanism of action in GC progression. We isolated exosomes from the human gastric mucosal epithelial cell line GES-1 and gastric cancer cell line AGS, and then identified them according to their surface markers by flow cytometry. Later, we detected the miR-155-5p expression levels in tissues and isolated exosomes using RT-qPCR. Bioinformatics analysis showed that miR-155-5p directly binds to the 3' untranslated region (3'-UTR) of tumor protein p53-induced nuclear protein 1 (TP53INP1) mRNA. We also investigated whether the miR-155-5p-rich exosomes caused changes in cell cycle, proliferation, and migration in AGS cells. In this study, we found that the levels of miR-155-5p were significantly increased in GC tissues and AGS cells, and that the TP53INP1 protein level was downregulated in GC tissues using IHC and IFC. TP53INP1 was found to be directly regulated by miR-155-5p following a dual luciferase-based reporter assay. After co-culturing with the isolated miR-155-5p-rich exosomes, the proliferation and migration capabilities of AGS cells were enhanced. Thus, our results reveal that exosomal miR-155-5p acts as an oncogene by targeting TP53INP1 mRNA in human gastric cancer.     

miR-144在胃癌细胞系AGS中的表达及与KLF12表达相关性

目的研究miR-144在胃癌细胞系AGS中的表达及与KLF12表达的相关性。方法应用RPMI1640培养液培养人胃癌细胞系AGS和正常胃上皮细胞系GES-1,应用qRT-PCR法检测两种细胞系中miR-144的表达,qRT-PCR和Western blot法检测KLF12的表达;在AGS细胞系中分别转染miR-144模拟物和miR-144抑制物,qRT-PCR法检测miR-144的表达,qRT-PCR和Westernblot法检测KLF12的表达。通过在线预测工具(TargetscanHuman 7.2,micro RNA.org,miRDB)预测KLF12是否为miR-144的靶基因。结果miR-144在AGS细胞系表达水平低于GES-1细胞系,而KLF12在AGS细胞系表达水平高于GES-1细胞系。AGS细胞miR-144模拟物组,miR-144的表达水平明显升高,KLF12则下降;miR-144抑制剂组中,miR-144的表达水平明显降低,而KLF12则升高。在线预测网站预测结果显示,在KLF12基因的3’UTR区域,有三处miR-144的结合位点。结论miR-144在胃癌AGS细胞系的表达与KLF12的表达呈负相关,miR-144可能通过作用于KLF12的3’UTR区域影响其表达。     

miR-24-3p靶向KLF6基因调控IL-6/STAT3信号通路影响食管癌细胞的活力和凋亡

目的:探讨微小RNA-24-3p(miR-24-3p)对食管癌细胞活力和凋亡的影响及机制。方法:以人正常食管上皮细胞HEEC为对照,采用RT-qPCR检测食管癌细胞TE11、Eca109和EC9706中miR-24-3p和KLF6 mRNA的表达,Western blot检测KLF6蛋白的表达。用anti-miR-24-3p和KLF6 siRNA转染EC9706细胞,MTT检测细胞活力,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率,Western blot检测检测细胞中与增殖、凋亡相关的蛋白以及IL-6/STAT3信号通路相关蛋白的表达,ELISA法检测IL-6的表达。双萤光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-24-3p与KLF6靶向调控的关系。结果:食管癌癌细胞TE11、Eca109和EC9706中miR-24-3p表达上调(P<0.05),KLF6的mRNA和蛋白表达下调(P<0.05)。敲减EC9706细胞miR-24-3p表达可抑制其细胞活力,诱导其凋亡,并抑制细胞CDK4、cyclin D1、CDC25A、p-STAT3、IL-6及Bcl-2的表达,促进caspase-3和Bax的表达。结论:miR-24-3p可靶向KLF6基因调控IL-6/STAT3信号通路影响食管癌细胞的生长和凋亡。     

MiR-211 inhibits cell proliferation and invasion of gastric cancer by down-regulating SOX4

Introduction: Previous studies have shown that the dysregulation of miRNAs are frequently associated with cancer progression. Deregulation of miR-211 has been observed in various types of human cancers. However, its biological function in gastric cancer (GC) is still unknown. Methods: The expression of miR-211 in GC was detected by using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The miR-211 mimics and inhibitor were designed and transfected into BGC-823 cells. Then, we explore the probable biological function of miR-211 in gastric cancer cell proliferation and invasion in vitro. A luciferase reporter assay and western blot were performed to confirm the target gene of miR-211. Results: MiR-211 was significantly down-regulated in GC. Over-expression of miR-211 inhibited gastric cancer cell proliferation and invasion in vitro, conversely, down-regulated expression of miR-211 promoted gastric cancer cell proliferation and invasion. In addition, the sex-determining region Y-related high mobility group box 4 (SOX4) is identified as a target of miR-211 in GC cells, and SOX4 expression levels was inversely correlated with miR-211. Furthermore, knockdown of Sox4 inhibited the proliferation and invasion in GC cells. Conclusion: miR-211 could inhibit GC cell proliferation and invasion partially by down-regulating SOX4. MiR-211 might be a potential therapeutic target for GC treatment in the future.     

MicroRNA-126 regulates migration and invasion of gastric cancer by targeting CADM1

Objective: The aberrant expression of microRNAs has been demonstrated to play a crucial role in the initiation and progression of gastric cancer (GC). We here aimed to investigate the mechanism of microRNAs in the regulation of GC pathogenesis. Methods: Transwell chambers (8-μM pore size; Costar) were used in the in vitro migration and in vision assay. Dual luciferase reporter gene construct and dual luciferase reporter assay to identify the target of miR-126. CADM1 expression was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining. The clinical manifestations, treatments and survival were collected for statistical analysis. Results: Inhibition of miR-126 effectively reduced migration and invasion of gastric cancer cell lines. Bioinformatics and luciferase reporter assay revealed that miR-126 specifically targeted the 3’UTR of cell adhesion molecule 1 (CADM1) and regulated its expression. Down-regulation of CADM1 enhanced migration and invasion of GC cell lines. Furthermore, in tumor tissues obtained from gastric cancer patients, the expression of miR-126 was negatively correlated with CADM1 and the high expression of miR-126 combined with low expression of CADM1 might serve as a risk factor for stage1 gastric cancer patients. Conclusions: Our study showed that miR-126, by down-regulation CADM1, enhances migration and invasion in GC cells.     

MicroRNA-570 promotes lung carcinoma proliferation through targeting tumor suppressor KLF9

Increasing studies have shown that MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play critical roles in the progression of lung carcinoma. In the present study, the expression and functions of miR-570 were investigated. We found that miR-570 was significantly up-regulated in lung cancer tissues, compared with adjacent non-cancerous tissues. In vitro studies further showed that miR-570 mimics could promote, while its antisense oligos inhibit cell proliferation and invasion. At the molecular level, krüppel-like factor 9 (KLF9), a tumor suppressor gene, was identified as a potential target of miR-570 in lung cancer cells. Indeed, miR-570 could negatively regulate protein levels of KLF9 through targeting its 3’-untranslated region. Taken together, our results suggest a previously unknown miR-570/KLF9 molecular network controlling lung carcinoma progression.     

MicroRNA-1284在胃癌中的表达及其作用机制研究

目的:探讨microRNA-1284(miR-1284)与胃癌的相关性及分子机制。方法:Real-time PCR检测63例胃癌患者的胃癌组织和匹配周围正常胃组织中miR-1284的表达水平及分析其与临床病理特征之间的关系。通过慢病毒载体的构建及包装生成上调miR-1284慢病毒载体并转染胃癌SGC-7901细胞,上调miR-1284后采用realtime PCR验证细胞miR-1284表达水平,CCK-8法检测细胞活性,流式细胞术检测细胞周期和凋亡,划痕实验检测细胞迁移能力,生物信息学软件预测miR-1284潜在的靶基因,real-time PCR测定靶基因JAG1表达水平,Western blotting检测JAG1、Notch1和NF-κB的表达水平。结果:66.67%胃癌患者胃癌组织miR-1284表达明显低于正常胃组织(P0.05),miR-1284的表达在不同年龄、性别、TNM分期和淋巴结转移情况患者间的差异无统计学意义(P0.05),但在不同组织学分级患者间的差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。与LV-NC-GFP组和control组比较,LV-miR-1284组的miR-1284表达水平和细胞凋亡显著升高,细胞周期阻滞于G0/G1期,细胞活性和细胞迁移能力减弱,JAG1、Notch1和NF-κB的表达水平降低,均有显著差异(P0.05)。结论:miR-1284可能通过调控其靶基因JAG1而发挥抑制胃癌发生发展的作用。     

CPEB4和VEGF-C在胃癌中的表达及其临床意义

目的:分析胞质多聚腺苷酸化成分结合蛋白4(cytoplasmic polyadenylation element binding protein 4,CPEB4)和血管内皮生长因子(vascular endothelial growth factor-C,VEGF-C)在胃癌中的表达及其与临床病理因素及预后的关系.方法:Western印迹检测胃癌细胞株及正常胃黏膜细胞株中蛋白的表达,免疫组织化学分析胃癌石蜡标本蛋白的表达,运用统计学方法研究蛋白表达与胃癌临床病理的相关性.运用相关分析分析蛋白表达与临床相关性,Log-rank单因素分析和Cox多因素分析对预后进行分析.结果:Western印迹检测CPEB4和VEGF-C蛋白在GES-1胃黏膜细胞株相对表达量明显低于HGC-27,SGC7901和MGC803胃癌细胞株,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05).CPEB4阳性表达率为55.0%,VEGF-C阳性表达率为41.4%;相关分析显示肿瘤大小、肿瘤部位和T分期与CPEB4表达相关,肿瘤大小和N分期与VEGF-C表达密切相关,预后生存Cox多因素分析结果显示分化程度、淋巴结转移N分期、CPEB4表达与VEGF-C表达是胃癌患者的独立预后因素.结论:CPEB4和VEGF-C表达在胃癌的侵袭中起重要作用,其表达为胃癌预后独立因素,可作为胃癌预后指标.     

MicroRNA-145 suppresses cell migration and invasion by targeting paxillin in human colorectal cancer cells

A number of cancers show increased expression of paxillin which plays a central role in tumor progression, including colorectal cancer. However, the mechanisms causing paxillin upregulation remains unclear. In our study, bioinformatics analyses suggested that paxillin is predicted to be a direct target of miR-145. We firstly identified paxillin as a new target of miR-145 and demonstrated that miR-145 inhibits paxillin expression by binding to the paxillin mRNA 3’UTR. Therefore, we assume overexpression of paxillin induced by suppression of miR-145 may promote cell migration and invasion. We detected the expression of paxillin and miR-145 in human colorectal cancer tissues by real-time quantitative PCR. Higher expression of paxillin and lower expression of miR-145 was observed in colorectal cancer tissues than corresponding paracancerous tissue. Moreover, the expression of paxillin was negatively correlated with miR-145 expression. A dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to confirm that paxillin was a direct target of miR-145. In CRC cell lines, overexpression of miR-145 could downregulate paxillin protein expression levels, and ectopic overexpression of miR-145 mimics or inhibitor could inhibit or promote cell migration, invasion, proliferation and clone formation in vitro. Taken together, these data suggested that miR-145 plays a pivotal role in colon cancer through inhibiting cell proliferation migration and invasion, and miR-145 may serve as a tumor suppressor by targeting paxillin gene.     

miR-29a抑制前列腺癌细胞恶性表型的分子机制

目的:探讨微小RNA-29a(miR-29a)在前列腺癌细胞中的生物学功能及miR-29a过表达抑制前列腺癌细胞恶性表型的分子机制。方法:运用基因芯片和生物信息学技术检测并分析miR-29a在前列腺癌组织及癌旁组织中的表达;real-time PCR检测前列腺癌组织、癌旁组织、4种前列腺癌细胞(PC3、DU145、LNCa P和Ar Ca P)及正常前列腺细胞(RWPE-1)中miR-29a和赖氨酸(K)特异性去甲基化酶4B(KDM4B)mRNA的表达水平;采用瞬时转染法将p Genesil-1-miR-29a质粒转染上述4种前列腺癌细胞,MTT法、集落形成实验、Annexin V-FITC/PI及流式细胞术分别检测细胞活力、集落形成率和细胞凋亡率;Western blot检测KDM4B的蛋白表达。结果:基因芯片和生物信息学结果显示,miR-29a在前列腺癌组织和癌旁组织中存在差异表达;real-time PCR结果显示,分别与癌旁组织和RWPE-1细胞比较,miR-29a在前列腺癌组织和4种前列腺癌细胞中的表达水平均显著降低,而KDM4B的mRNA水平显著增高(P0.05)。与阴性对照(p Genesil-1)组比较,miR-29a过表达显著抑制4种前列腺癌细胞活力和集落形成,细胞凋亡率显著增加(P0.05);Western blot结果显示,与p Genesil-1组比较,miR-29a过表达显著抑制KDM4B的蛋白表达。上调KDM4B的表达后,细胞活力明显升高,细胞凋亡率显著降低(P0.05)。结论:miR-29a在前列腺癌组织和细胞中低表达,miR-29a过表达抑制前列腺癌细胞生长,诱导细胞凋亡,其机制可能与抑制KDM4B的表达有关。     

MicroRNA-301b-3p accelerates the growth of gastric cancer cells by targeting zinc finger and BTB domain containing 4

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been found to be aberrantly expressed and exert essential roles in the tumorigenesis and progression of gastric cancer (GC). miR-301b-3p has been recognized as a cancer-related miRNA in lung cancer, bladder cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the function of miR-301b-3p in GC progression and its underlying mechanism have not been studied yet. In this study, we found that miR-301b-3p expression was up-regulated in GC tissues compared to adjacent noncancerous tissues. Furthermore, the elevated levels of miR-301b-3p were detected in GC cell lines (SGC-7901, AGS, MKN-45 and MGC-803) as compared with GES-1 cells. Interestingly, GC tissues from patients with tumor size ≥ 5 cm and advanced tumor stages showed obvious higher levels of miR-301b-3p compared to matched controls. Functionally, miR-301b-3p knockdown prominently inhibited cell proliferation, and induced cell cycle arrest at G1 phase and apoptosis in MGC-803 cells. Meanwhile, ectopic expression of miR-301b-3p conversely regulated these biological behaviors of MKN-45 cells. Next, we found that miR-301b-3p knockdown increased, whereas miR-301b-3p overexpression reduced the expression of zinc finger and BTB domain containing 4 (ZBTB4) in GC cells. Accordingly, luciferase reporter assay identified ZBTB4 as a direct target of miR-301b-3p. ZBTB4 overexpression markedly restrained the growth of MGC-803 cells. More importantly, ZBTB4 silencing partially reversed miR-301b-3p knockdown-induced tumor suppressive effects on MGC-803 cells. In conclusion, we firstly revealed that miR-301-3p was highly expressed in GC and contributed to tumor progression via attenuating ZBTB4, which might provide a novel molecular-targeted strategy for GC treatment.     

miR-183 inhibits invasion of gastric cancer by targeting Ezrin

miR-183, a member of an evolutionarily conserved miRNA cluster (miR-96, miR-182, and miR-183), has been demonstrated to act as both a tumor suppressor and oncogene in various type of human cancer. However, the biological role of miR-183 in gastric cancer (GC) still remains unclear. In the present study, miR-183 expression was significantly decreased in gastric cancer tissues compared with its’ adjacent normal tissues, and down-regulation of miR-183 was significantly associated with lymph node metastasis and pathological TNM stage. Furthermore, Erzin, which was reported to be up-regulated in gastric cancer, was identified as an efficient target of miR-183. Overexpression of miR-183 markedly suppressed cells invasion by downregulation of Ezrin expression. However, miR-183 expression didn’t affect cells proliferation and cell cycle distribution of GC. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that miR-183 acts as a tumor suppressor in GC, partially at least via regulation of Ezrin. Therefore, miR-183 may be a potential target for the treatment of gastric cancer.     

HPV-16 E6 promotes cell growth of esophageal cancer via downregulation of miR-125b and activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway

High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is a possible cause of esophageal cancer. However, the molecular pathogenesis of HPV-infected esophageal cancer remains unclear. The expression levels of some microRNAs including miR-125b have been negatively correlated with HPV infection, and miR-125b downregulation is associated with tumorigenesis. In addition, Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway has been suggested to play an important role in esophageal cancer (EC). We examined miR-125b and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in HPV-16 E6 promoted tumor progression in EC. HPV-16 E6 transfection decreased markedly the expression levels of miR-125b and promoted the colony formation in the Eca 109 and Kyse 150 cell lines, and restoration of miR-125b expression level antagonized the increased colony formation in HPV-16 E6 transfected cell lines. We also demonstrated that overexpression of E6 upregulated the Wnt/β-catenin signaling activity via modulating the multiple regulators including TLE1, GSK3β, and sFRP4. Overexpression of miR-125b restored the expression levels of these proteins. Expression of miR-125b was lower in HPV-16 E6 positive esophageal cancer tissues, and was negatively correlated with E6 mRNA levels. Our results indicate that HPV-16 E6 promotes tumorigenesis in EC via down-regulation of miR-125b, and this underlying mechanism may be involved in the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.     

miR-183-5p acts as a potential prognostic biomarker in gastric cancer and regulates cell functions by modulating EEF2

BackgroundGastric cancer (GC) is the fourth most prevalent malignant tumor and the second leading cause of cancer-related death around the world. Aberrant proliferation and metastasis are the mainspring of death in patients with GC. However, the specific mechanism of gastric cancer is far from being fully elucidated. Accumulating evidence revealed that miRNA played a significant role in the tumorigenesis and development.MethodsThe level of miR-183-5p was detected in 102 GC patients by using qRT-PCR. The prognostic value of miR-183-5p in GC was evaluated. Cell function assays (CCK-8 and transwell assays) were conducted to assess the role of miR-183-5p in proliferation and metastasis in GC. Dual luciferase report assay and western blot were performed to validate this potential target regulated by miR-183-5p in GC.ResultsmiR-183-5p was down-regulated in GC tissues and cell lines. Remarkable pertinence was obtained between miR-183-5p level and TNM stage, tumor size, invasion depth, and lymph node metastasis. TNM stage, differentiation and miR-183-5p level were independent causes impacting on the overall survival in GC in multivariate analysis. GC individuals with high miR-183-5p level would experience a relatively better survival prognosis. Upregulation of miR-183-5p restrained GC cell proliferation and migration. EEF2 may be a potential target gene regulated by miR-183-5p in GC.ConclusionmiR-183-5p acts as a potential prognostic biomarker in gastric cancer and regulates cell functions by modulating EEF2.     

miR-140在人胃癌组织中的表达及对SGC-7901胃癌细胞功能的影响

 目的: 研究microRNA-140(miR-140)在人胃癌和正常胃组织中的表达水平,以及调控miR-140表达后对SGC-7901胃癌细胞功能的影响。方法: 采用实时荧光定量PCR检测miR-140在人胃癌和正常胃组织中的表达水平;将miR-140 mimics(miR-140上调表达)和miR-140 inhibitors(miR-140下调表达)分别通过脂质体转染至人胃癌SGC-7901细胞中,同时设置未转染对照组(control组)和miRNA无义序列转染对照组(NC组)。实时荧光定量PCR检测转染后各组细胞中miR-140的表达变化;MTT方法检测各组细胞的生长活力和顺铂(DDP)作用下的生长抑制率;流式细胞术检测各组的细胞周期和凋亡率;Transwell实验检测各组细胞侵袭能力;Western blot检测各组细胞中组蛋白脱乙酰酶4(HDAC4)蛋白表达。结果: miR-140在人胃癌组织中表达水平显著低于正常胃组织(P<0.05)。与control和NC组相比,miR-140 mimics组中SGC-7901细胞活力和侵袭能力下降,细胞周期被阻滞,DDP作用下细胞生长抑制率和凋亡率上升,且HDAC4蛋白表达下调,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);而miR-140 inhibitors组中SGC-7901细胞活力和侵袭能力上升,细胞周期被促进,DDP作用下细胞生长抑制率和凋亡率下降,且HDAC4蛋白表达上调,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论: miR-140在胃癌组织中低表达,可作为抑癌因子调控胃癌细胞活力、细胞周期变化、凋亡、侵袭并通过下调HDAC4发挥作用。miR-140可能作为胃癌诊断和治疗的新靶点。