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Yang X, Li M, Wang H, Wang M, Liu Y, Xu W, Jiang T. SNORD45A Affects Content of HIF-1α and Promotes Endothelial Angiogenic Function. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-04916-4. [PMID: 38489114 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-04916-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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To find out the differentially expressed small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) in corneal neovascularization and their effect on angiogenesis. The rat model of corneal neovascularization induced by alkali burn was established, and the differentially expressed snoRNAs were sifted by high-throughput sequencing. Human genome homologs were screened and verified in cytopathological models. Polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) and Western blot assays were applied to detect mRNA and corresponding proteins affected by the differentially expressed snoRNA. In vitro, experiments were promoted to identify whether snoRNA affects endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis. Forty-seven differentially expressed snoRNAs were sifted from transparent cornea and neovascularization. According to sequencing and cytopathological model results, SNORD45A was selected for subsequent experiments. At mRNA and protein levels, SNORD45A affected the expression of HIF-1α. SNORD45A promoted endothelial angiogenesis through endothelial cell migration and tube formation regulation. The research suggested that SNORD45A partakes in the corneal neovascularization formation and can become one of the targets for corneal neovascularization therapy.
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- Xi Yang
- The Affiliated Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong province, China
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- The Medical Faculty, Qingdao University, No. 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong province, China
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- Department of Blood Purification, Hiser Medical Center of Qingdao, No.4, Renmin Road, Qingdao, 266034, Shandong province, China
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- The Medical Faculty, Qingdao University, No. 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong province, China
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- The Medical Faculty, Qingdao University, No. 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong province, China.
- Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Laboratory Innovation, Qingdao University, No. 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong province, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong province, China.
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Shi X, Yang J, Wang M, Xia L, Zhang L, Qiao S. Hsa_circ_0050900 affects ferroptosis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma cells by targeting hsa‑miR-605‑3p to regulate SLC3A2. Oncol Lett 2024; 27:2. [PMID: 38028176 PMCID: PMC10665981 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2023.14135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a highly lethal hepatobiliary tumor with high aggressiveness. The role of circular RNA (circRNA) in ICC remains to be explored. The present study aimed to investigate whether hsa_circ_0050900 affected ferroptosis in ICC cells by regulating hsa-microRNA (miR)-605-3p/solute carrier family 3 member 2 (SLC3A2). Human ICC cells were cultured and hsa_circ_0050900 expression was evaluated by reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. hsa_circ_0050900 was knocked down and ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1 was added to HuCCT-1 cells. Following knockdown or overexpression of hsa-miR-605-3p, Fe2+, reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione peroxidase 4 and SLC3A2 levels were assessed using iron and ROS assay kit or RT-qPCR and western blotting, respectively. Cell function experiments were performed to examine proliferation and migration abilities. Dual-luciferase reporter gene and argonaute2-RNA immunoprecipitation assay verified the relationship among hsa_circ_0050900, hsa-miR-605-3p, and SLC3A2. hsa_circ_0050900 was derived from actinin alpha 4 gene and was elevated in ICC cells. Among HuCCT-1, QBC-939, HCCC-9810, and RBE cell lines, the highest expression was in HuCCT-1 cells. Inhibition of hsa_circ_0050900 inhibited proliferation and migration by facilitating ICC cell ferroptosis. hsa-miR-605-3p expression was elevated after knocking down hsa_circ_0050900 and hsa-miR-605-3p was negatively regulated by hsa_circ_0050900. In addition, hsa-miR-605-3p targeted SLC3A2. Overexpression of hsa-miR-605-3p regulated SLC3A2 to promote ICC cell ferroptosis and inhibit proliferation and migration. Taken together, knockdown of hsa_circ_0050900 inhibited SLC3A2 expression via sponging hsa-miR-605-3p to promote ICC cell ferroptosis, and finally suppressed proliferation and migration. The present study suggested that hsa_circ_0050900 was a potential therapeutic target for ICC.
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- Xiangtian Shi
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Bayannur Hospital, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 015000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Splenic Surgery, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, Guangdong 523058, P.R. China
- Department of Pancreatic Hepato-Biliary-Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Bayannur Hospital, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 015000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic-Splenic Surgery, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010017, P.R. China
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- Department of Pancreatic Hepato-Biliary-Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Bayannur Hospital, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 015000, P.R. China
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Yang X, Lou C, Zhang Q, Liu G, Ding Y, Zhang Q, Ye C. Hypoxia-induced circRTN4IP1 promotes progression and glycolysis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:339. [PMID: 37982910 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-01256-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Hypoxia is one of the hallmarks of solid tumors, especially in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). CircRNAs are reported to be tightly connected to hypoxia and also have essential roles in cancer progression. However, many circRNAs implicated in hypoxia-mediated HCC progression are still unclear and require further exploration. In this study, a hypoxia cell model was structured by exposing cells to hypoxia conditions (1% O2) and normoxia conditions (21% O2) as a control. The effects of hypoxia and normoxia on cell viability, migration, invasion, and glycolysis were examined. The expressions of circRNARTN4IP1 under hypoxia were identified. Finally, molecular mechanisms and biological function of circRTN4IP1 were explored. We confirmed that hypoxia treatment facilitated capacities of proliferation, migration, invasion, and glycolysis in tumor cells. Hypoxia induced a significant increase expression of circRTN4IP1 in cells. Functionally, knockdown of circRTN4IP1 inhibited cell malignant progression and glycolysis under hypoxia HCC cells. Mechanistically, HIF1A targeted the promoter region of circRTN4IP1 and positively regulated the expression of circRTN4IP1. In addition, circRTN4IP1 targeted miR-532-5p/G6PC3 axis. In short, hypoxia induced activation of the HIF1A/circRTN4IP1/miR-532-5p/G6PC3 signaling axis, which promoted proliferation, migration, invasion, and glycolysis of HCC cells. This study may reveal a possible mechanism driving the progression of hypoxia HCC, so as to find potential effective candidates for targeting hypoxia microenvironment therapy.
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- Xijing Yang
- Department of Biotherapy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital), No. 700, North Moyu Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, 201805, China
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- Department of Oncology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital), Shanghai, 201805, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital), No. 700, North Moyu Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, 201805, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital), No. 700, North Moyu Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, 201805, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital), No. 700, North Moyu Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, 201805, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 389, Xincun Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, 200065, China.
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Zhang X, Han T, Xu T, Wang H, Ma H. Uncovering Candidate mRNAs, Signaling Pathways and Immune Cells in Atherosclerotic Plaque and Ischemic Stroke. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:2999-3012. [PMID: 37465552 PMCID: PMC10350412 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s418913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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Background The specific molecular mechanistic link between atherosclerotic plaques and ischemic stroke (IS) is not clear. The aim of this study is to explore the potential molecular relationship between atherosclerotic plaques and IS. Methods All data were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Key hub differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) related to atherosclerotic plaques and IS were identified by differential expression analysis and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) analysis. Subsequently, a diagnostic model was established based on the expression of key hub DEmRNAs and logistic regression. In order to understand the molecular mechanism of key hub DEmRNAs, the transcription factor (TF) regulatory network and mRNA-miRNA-lncRNA regulatory network were also constructed. In addition, functional enrichment analysis and single-sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA) analysis were also performed. Results Four key hub DEmRNAs (ADCY3, CLDN7, PPM1B and RRAS2) were identified by differential expression analysis and LASSO analysis. Moreover, the diagnostic model based on four key hub DEmRNAs has excellent diagnostic accuracy. We also found that Type 1 T helper cell may be associated with IS caused by atherosclerosis based on ssGSEA analysis. In the mRNA-miRNA-lncRNA regulatory network, we found that multiple signaling axes such as RRAS2-hsa-miR-3150b-3p-ILF3-AS1, PPM1B-hsa-miR-541-5p-LINC00294, CLDN7-hsa-miR-184-LINC00467 and ADCY3-hsa-miR-488-3p-URB1-AS1 may play an important role in the progression of IS. In addition, some signaling pathways, including chemokine signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway and cAMP signaling pathway, may be involved in regulating IS. Conclusion The identified key molecules, signaling pathways and immune cells may help to provide a theoretical basis for exploring the relationship between atherosclerotic plaque and the progression of IS.
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- Xianjing Zhang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, 271000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Taian Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Taian, 271000, People’s Republic of China
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Ji X, Lv C, Huang J, Dong W, Sun W, Zhang H. ALKBH5-induced circular RNA NRIP1 promotes glycolysis in thyroid cancer cells by targeting PKM2. Cancer Sci 2023. [PMID: 36851875 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Although circular RNAs (circRNAs) are involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and invasion, the underlying regulatory mechanisms of circRNAs in thyroid cancer have not been fully elucidated. This article aimed to study the role of circRNA regulated by N6-methyladenosine modification in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). Quantitative real-time PCR, western blotting, and immunohistochemistry were used to investigate the expressions of circRNA nuclear receptor-interacting protein 1 (circNRIP1) in PTC tissues and adjacent noncancerous thyroid tissues. In vitro and in vivo assays were carried out to assess the effects of circNRIP1 on PTC glycolysis and growth. The N6-methyladenosine mechanisms of circNRIP1 were evaluated by methylated RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing, luciferase reporter gene, and RNA stability assays. Results showed that circNRIP1 levels were significantly upregulated in PTC tissues. Furthermore, elevated circNRIP1 levels in PTC patients were correlated with high tumor lymph node metastasis stage and larger tumor sizes. Functionally, circNRIP1 significantly promoted glycolysis, PTC cell proliferation in vitro, and tumorigenesis in vivo. Mechanistically, circNRIP1 acted as a sponge for microRNA (miR)-541-5p and miR-3064-5p and jointly upregulated pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) expression. Knockdown of m6 A demethylase α-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase alkB homolog 5 (ALKBH5) significantly enhanced circNRIP1 m6 A modification and upregulated its expression. These results show that ALKBH5 knockdown upregulates circNRIP1, thus promoting glycolysis in PTC cells. Therefore, circNRIP1 can be a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for PTC by acting as a sponge for oncogenic miR-541-5p and miR-3064-5p to upregulate PKM2 expression.
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- Xiaoyu Ji
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Safarzadeh A, Hussen BM, Taheri M, Samsami M. A review on the role of ncRNAs in the pathogenesis of cholangiocarcinoma. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 225:809-821. [PMID: 36400211 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare tumor but a challenging cancer in terms of pathological changes, clinical manifestations and therapeutic options. Recent studies have provided evidence for participation of non-coding RNAs in the carcinogenic process of cholangiocarcinoma. We demonstrate the role of long non-coding RNAs, microRNAs and circular RNAs in the pathogenesis of cholangiocarcinoma and highlight their significant position as therapeutic targets and biomarkers for this type of cancer. We also list a number of molecular axes comprising these non-coding RNAs that represent potential targets for therapeutic options in cholangiocarcinoma, based on their significant roles in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis of these cells.
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Men's Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Kurdistan Region, Erbil, Iraq; Center of Research and Strategic Studies, Lebanese French University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany; Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Wang X, Wang G, Wu Z, Dong Y, Shi Y, Yang F, Chen X, Wang J, Du S, Xu H, Zheng Y. Exosomal circ-PTPN22 and circ-ADAMTS6 mark T cell exhaustion and neutrophil extracellular traps in Asian intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Mol Ther Nucleic Acids 2022; 31:151-163. [PMID: 36700045 PMCID: PMC9841234 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2022.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a liver tumor featured by challenges of non-invasive early diagnosis and a higher prevalence rate in Asian countries. These characteristics necessitate the development of liquid biopsy and immunotherapy methods to improve the prognosis of patients with ICC. Herein, we conducted a pilot study on the transcriptome of tumor tissues, adjacent normal tissues, and plasma exosomes of Asian patients with ICC from northern and southern China. We identified a subgroup of immunogenic Asian ICC, which is different from Caucasian ICC and is characterized by T cell exhaustion and neutrophil extracellular traps. The levels of circ-PTPN22 (hsa_circ_0110529) and circ-ADAMTS6 (hsa_circ_0072688), potential circRNA biomarkers, were elevated in the ICC tumor tissues and plasma exosomes of this subgroup than in the other subgroups and normal controls. These circRNAs were derived from post-transcriptional backsplicing of PTPN22 and ADAMTS6 that were expressed in T cells and endothelial cells, respectively, in the ICC microenvironment. Our results revealed a subgroup of Asian ICC characterized by T cell exhaustion and neutrophil extracellular traps and marked by elevated levels of circ-PTPN22 and circ-ADAMTS6 in tumor tissues and plasma exosomes. This subgroup is potentially detectable by plasma exosomal circRNAs and treatable with immune checkpoint blockade.
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- Xuezhu Wang
- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China,Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410005, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China,Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China,Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China,Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410005, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China,Corresponding author Haifeng Xu, Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), No.1 Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), Beijing 100730, China,Corresponding author Yongchang Zheng, Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), No.1 Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.
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Tang J, Tang R, Gu P, Han J, Huang W, Xue F. Hsa_circ_0019054 up-regulates HIF1A through sequestering miR-340-5p to promote the tumorigenesis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Hum Exp Toxicol 2022; 41:9603271221126494. [PMID: 36473706 DOI: 10.1177/09603271221126494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been uncovered to play an important regulatory function in the tumorigenesis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). Hsa_circ_0,019,054 was found to be increased in ICC. Here, we aimed to explore the action and mechanism of hsa_circ_0,019,054 in ICC carcinogenesis. METHODS Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting were used to detect the levels of genes and proteins. The functional experiments were performed using in vitro 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay, cell counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, flow cytometry, and in vivo murine xenograft model. The glycolysis was analyzed by detecting glucose uptake and lactate level. The binding between miR-340-5 p and hsa_circ_0,019,054 or HIF1A (Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha) was validated using pull-down, dual-luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation assays. RESULTS Hsa_circ_0,019,054 expression was higher in ICC tissues and cells. Functionally, hsa_circ_0,019,054 silencing could suppress ICC cell proliferation and glycolysis active, as well as induce apoptosis. Mechanistically, hsa_circ_0,019,054 was demonstrated to act as a sponge for miR-340-5 p, which directly targeted HIF1A. Hsa_circ_0,019,054/miR-340-5 p/HIF1A formed a feedback loop. HIF1A was up-regulated, while miR-340-5 p was decreased in ICC tissues and cells. MiR-340-5 p re-expression attenuated ICC cell growth. Besides that, rescue experiments suggested that HIF1A overexpression or miR-340-5 p knockdown reversed the anti-proliferation and glycolysis arrest effects mediated by hsa_circ_0,019,054 silencing. Importantly, hsa_circ_0,019,054 silencing also impeded the growth of ICC in nude mice. CONCLUSION Hsa_circ_0,019,054 deficiency could attenuate the proliferation and glycolysis of ICC cells via miR-340-5 p/HIF1A axis.
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- Jintian Tang
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Rehabilitation Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Interventional Department, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Office of Drug Clinical Trial Institutions, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Interventional Department, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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