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Zhao R, Lu Y, Wan Z, Qiao P, Yang L, Zhang Y, Huang S, Chen X. Identification and validation of an anoikis-related genes signature for prognostic implication in papillary thyroid cancer. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:7405-7425. [PMID: 38663918 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205766] [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: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
Abstract
Thyroid cancer, notably papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), is a global health concern with increasing incidence. Anoikis, a regulator of programmed cell death, is pivotal in normal physiology and, when dysregulated, can drive cancer progression and metastasis. This study explored the impact of anoikis on PTC prognosis. Analyzing data from GEO, TCGA, and GeneCards, we identified a prognostic signature consisting of six anoikis-related genes (ARGs): EZH2, PRKCQ, CD36, INHBB, TDGF1, and MMP9. This signature independently predicted patient outcomes, with high-risk scores associated with worse prognoses. A robust predictive ability was confirmed via ROC analysis, and a nomogram achieved a C-index of 0.712. Differences in immune infiltration levels were observed between high- and low-risk groups. Importantly, the high-risk group displayed reduced drug sensitivity and poor responses to immunotherapy. This research provides insights into anoikis in PTC, offering a novel ARG signature for predicting patient prognosis and guiding personalized treatment strategies.
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- Runyu Zhao
- Postgraduate Training Base at Shanghai Gongli Hospital, Ningxia Medical University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200135, China
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Luo SQ, Cao SJ, Zhao Q. CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Knockout of the HuR Gene in U251 Cell Inhibits Japanese Encephalitis Virus Replication. Microorganisms 2024; 12:314. [PMID: 38399718 PMCID: PMC10892152 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12020314] [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] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Human antigen R (HuR) is an RNA-binding protein that regulates the post-transcriptional reaction of its target mRNAs. HuR is a critical factor in cancer development and has been identified as a potential target in many cancer models. It participates in the viral life cycle by binding to viral RNAs. In prior work, we used CRISPR/Cas9 screening to identify HuR as a prospective host factor facilitating Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection. The HuR gene was successfully knocked out in U251 cell lines using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system, with no significant difference in cell growth between U251-WT and U251-HuR-KO2 cells. Here, we experimentally demonstrate for the first time that the knockout of the HuR gene inhibits the replication ability of JEV in U251 cell lines. These results play an essential role in regulating the replication level of JEV and providing new insights into virus-host interactions and potential antiviral strategies. It also offers a platform for investigating the function of HuR in the life cycle of flaviviruses.
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- Sai-Qi Luo
- Research Center for Swine Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China;
- Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technique, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Research Center for Swine Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China;
- Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technique, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 611130, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Animal Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Research Center for Swine Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China;
- Sichuan Science-Observation Experimental Station of Veterinary Drugs and Veterinary Diagnostic Technique, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu 611130, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Animal Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Lee JW, Mun H, Kim JH, Ko S, Kim YK, Shim MJ, Kim K, Ho CW, Park HB, Kim M, Lee C, Choi SH, Kim JW, Jeong JH, Yoon JH, Min KW, Son TG. Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation-Crosslinking Immunoprecipitation (LDIR-CLIP) Identified Irradiation-Sensitive RNAs for RNA-Binding Protein HuR-Mediated Decay. Biology (Basel) 2023; 12:1533. [PMID: 38132359 PMCID: PMC10740889 DOI: 10.3390/biology12121533] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
Although ionizing radiation (IR) is widely used for therapeutic and research purposes, studies on low-dose ionizing radiation (LDIR) are limited compared with those on other IR approaches, such as high-dose gamma irradiation and ultraviolet irradiation. High-dose IR affects DNA damage response and nucleotide-protein crosslinking, among other processes; however, the molecular consequences of LDIR have been poorly investigated. Here, we developed a method to profile RNA species crosslinked to an RNA-binding protein, namely, human antigen R (HuR), using LDIR and high-throughput RNA sequencing. The RNA fragments isolated via LDIR-crosslinking and immunoprecipitation sequencing were crosslinked to HuR and protected from RNase-mediated digestion. Upon crosslinking HuR to target mRNAs such as PAX6, ZFP91, NR2F6, and CAND2, the transcripts degraded rapidly in human cell lines. Additionally, PAX6 and NR2F6 downregulation mediated the beneficial effects of LDIR on cell viability. Thus, our approach provides a method for investigating post-transcriptional gene regulation using LDIR.
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- Ji Won Lee
- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si 25457, Republic of Korea; (J.W.L.); (M.J.S.); (K.K.); (C.W.H.); (H.B.P.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; (H.M.); (S.K.); (J.-H.Y.)
- Department of Oncology Science, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; (H.M.); (S.K.); (J.-H.Y.)
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- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BMSGP), Chonnam National University, Hwasun 58128, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Biochemistry, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si 25457, Republic of Korea; (J.W.L.); (M.J.S.); (K.K.); (C.W.H.); (H.B.P.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si 25457, Republic of Korea; (J.W.L.); (M.J.S.); (K.K.); (C.W.H.); (H.B.P.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si 25457, Republic of Korea; (J.W.L.); (M.J.S.); (K.K.); (C.W.H.); (H.B.P.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si 25457, Republic of Korea; (J.W.L.); (M.J.S.); (K.K.); (C.W.H.); (H.B.P.)
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- Research Center, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan 46033, Republic of Korea; (M.K.); (C.L.); (S.H.C.)
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- Research Center, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan 46033, Republic of Korea; (M.K.); (C.L.); (S.H.C.)
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- Research Center, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan 46033, Republic of Korea; (M.K.); (C.L.); (S.H.C.)
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- Department of Life Science, College of Natural Sciences, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Oncology Science, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA;
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; (H.M.); (S.K.); (J.-H.Y.)
- Department of Oncology Science, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA;
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung-si 25457, Republic of Korea; (J.W.L.); (M.J.S.); (K.K.); (C.W.H.); (H.B.P.)
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- Research Center, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Busan 46033, Republic of Korea; (M.K.); (C.L.); (S.H.C.)
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Ferrigno A, Campagnoli LIM, Barbieri A, Marchesi N, Pascale A, Croce AC, Vairetti M, Di Pasqua LG. MCD Diet Modulates HuR and Oxidative Stress-Related HuR Targets in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9808. [PMID: 37372956 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24129808] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The endogenous antioxidant defense plays a big part in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a common metabolic disorder that can lead to serious complications such as cirrhosis and cancer. HuR, an RNA-binding protein of the ELAV family, controls, among others, the stability of MnSOD and HO-1 mRNA. These two enzymes protect the liver cells from oxidative damage caused by excessive fat accumulation. Our aim was to investigate the expression of HuR and its targets in a methionine-choline deficient (MCD) model of NAFLD. To this aim, we fed male Wistar rats with an MCD diet for 3 and 6 weeks to induce NAFLD; then, we evaluated the expression of HuR, MnSOD, and HO-1. The MCD diet induced fat accumulation, hepatic injury, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. A HuR downregulation was also observed in association with a reduced expression of MnSOD and HO-1. Moreover, the changes in the expression of HuR and its targets were significantly correlated with oxidative stress and mitochondrial injury. Since HuR plays a protective role against oxidative stress, targeting this protein could be a therapeutic strategy to both prevent and counteract NAFLD.
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- Andrea Ferrigno
- Unit of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Interuniversity Center for the Promotion of the 3Rs Principles in Teaching and Research (Centro 3R), 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- IGM-CNR, Unit of Histochemistry and Cytometry, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Qian S, Wen Y, Mei L, Zhu X, Zhang H, Xu C. Development and validation of a novel anoikis-related gene signature for predicting prognosis in ovarian cancer. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:3410-3426. [PMID: 37179119 PMCID: PMC10449303 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204634] [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: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
Anoikis plays a critical role in variable cancer types. However, studies that focus on the prognostic values of anoikis-related genes (ANRGs) in OV are scarce. Cohorts with transcriptome data and corresponding clinicopathologic data of OV patients were collected and consolidated from public databases. Multiple bioinformatics approaches were used to screen key genes from 446 anoikis-related genes, including Cox regression analysis, random survival forest analysis, and Kaplan-Meier analysis of best combinations. A five-gene signature was constructed in the discovery cohort (TCGA) and validated in four validation cohorts (GEO). Risk score of the signature stratified patients into high-risk (HRisk) and low-risk (LRisk) subgroups. Patients in the HRisk group were associated with worse OS than those in the LRisk group in both the TCGA cohort (p<0.0001, HR=2.718, 95%CI:1.872-3.947) and the four GEO cohorts (p<0.05). Multivariate Cox regression analyses confirmed that the risk score served as an independent prognostic factor in both cohorts. The signature's predictive capacity was further demonstrated by the nomogram analysis. Pathway enrichment analysis revealed that immunosuppressive and malignant progression-related pathways were enriched in the HRisk group, including TGF-β, WNT and ECM pathways. The LRisk group was characterized by immune-active signaling pathways (interferon-gamma, T cell activation, etc.) and higher proportions of anti-tumor immune cells (NK, M1, etc.) while HRisk patients were associated with higher stromal scores and less TCR richness. In conclusion, the signature reveals a close relationship between the anoikis and prognosis and may provide a potential therapeutic target for OV patients.
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- Shuangfeng Qian
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Huzhou Maternity & Child Health Care Hospital, Huzhou 313000, China
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- Department of Sterilization and Supply, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Huzhou Maternity & Child Health Care Hospital, Huzhou 313000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Huzhou Maternity & Child Health Care Hospital, Huzhou 313000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sichuan Jinxin Women and Children’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Huzhou Maternity & Child Health Care Hospital, Huzhou 313000, China
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