Background: It has reported that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) exerted regulatory functions by targeting specific genes through a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) pathway. LncRNA OIP5-AS1 has been identified as a tumor-enhancer in several tumor types. Nonetheless, its molecular mechanism in HCC remains to be masked. Aim of the study: This study was aimed at exploring whether and how OIP5-AS1 exert functions in HCC. Methods: qRT-PCR and western blot were employed for detecting gene expression. CCK-8, colony formation and EdU assays were implemented to evaluate the proliferative ability of HCC cells. Caspase-3 activity and flow cytometry analyses were implemented to determine cell apoptosis and cell cycle distribution. RNA pull down, ChIP, RIP and luciferase reporter assays explored the interplays between molecules. Results: YY1 was upregulated in HCC cells, and silenced YY1 restrained HCC cell proliferation in vitro and hampered tumor growth in vivo. Later, we discovered that miR-300 could regulate WNT pathway via targeting YY1. Furthermore, OIP5-AS1 was identified as the sponge of miR-300 and promoted cell growth in HCC. Importantly, YY1 transcriptionally activate OIP5-AS1 in turn. Rescue experiments indicated that miR-300 inhibition or YY1 overexpression abrogated the inhibitive effect of OIP5-AS1 silencing on the malignant growth of HCC cells. Conclusions: OIP5-AS1/miR-300/YY1 feedback loop facilitates cell growth in HCC by activating WNT pathway.
第一作者单位:[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol, Tongji Hosp, Tongji Med Coll, Hepat Surg Ctr, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, Peoples R China[2]Hubei Prov Clin Med Res Ctr Hepat Surg, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, Peoples R China[3]Minist Educ, Key Lab Organ Transplantat, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, Peoples R China[4]Minist Publ Hlth, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, Peoples R China
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Wang Yu,Dou Lei,Qin Yun,et al.OIP5-AS1 contributes to tumorigenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma by miR-300/YY1-activated WNT pathway[J].CANCER CELL INTERNATIONAL.2020,20(1):doi:10.1186/s12935-020-01467-6.
APA:
Wang, Yu,Dou, Lei,Qin, Yun,Yang, Huiyuan&Yan, Peng.(2020).OIP5-AS1 contributes to tumorigenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma by miR-300/YY1-activated WNT pathway.CANCER CELL INTERNATIONAL,20,(1)
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Wang, Yu,et al."OIP5-AS1 contributes to tumorigenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma by miR-300/YY1-activated WNT pathway".CANCER CELL INTERNATIONAL 20..1(2020)