scholarly journals MIR22HG regulates miR-486/PTEN axis in bladder cancer to promote cell proliferation

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qisheng Tang ◽  
Xue Jiang ◽  
Shanjin Ma ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Ruixiao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Luciferase Assay ◽  
Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog ◽  
Promote Cell Proliferation ◽  
Tensin Homolog ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Tcga Dataset

Abstract The tumor suppressive role of MIR22HG has been studied in several types of cancer. We analyzed the TCGA dataset and found the down-regulation of MIR22HG in bladder cancer (BC). Bioinformatics analysis predicted the interaction between MIR22HG and miR-486. The direct interaction between MIR22HG and miR-486 was also confirmed by dual luciferase assay. However, overexpression of these two factors did not significantly affect the expression of each other. Interestingly, overexpression of MIR22HG led to up-regulated phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN), which is a target of miR-486. In cell proliferation assay, overexpression of MIR22HG and PTEN led to decreased rates of BC cell proliferation. Moreover, overexpression of miR-486 played an opposite role and attenuated the effects of overexpression of MIR22HG and PTEN. Therefore, MIR22HG regulates miR-486/PTEN axis to promote cell proliferation in BC.

scholarly journals Cellular homeostasis, implantation window and unexplained infertility: role of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2754
Author(s):  
Annu Makker ◽  
Madhu Mati Goel ◽  
Kumari Manu ◽  
Renu Makker
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Unexplained Infertility ◽  
Endometrial Cell ◽  
Chromosome 10 ◽  
Cellular Homeostasis ◽  
Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog ◽  
Implantation Window ◽  
Tensin Homolog ◽  
Proliferation And Apoptosis

Background: Balance between endometrial cell proliferation and apoptosis is crucial for successful embryo implantation. PTEN (phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10), a pro-apoptotic factor, is proposed to be one of the signaling proteins through which estrogen and progesterone act to affect cellular homeostasis. Although reports in literature have suggested role of PTEN in regulating endometrial cell proliferation and apoptosis during window of implantation, its involvement in women with unexplained infertility is not clear. In the present study, we examined expression, cellular distribution and activation status of PTEN, cell proliferation, and apoptosis in midsecretory endometrium from women with unexplained infertility as compared to fertile controls.Methods: Endometrial biopsies from infertile (n=11) and fertile women (n=22) were used for immunohistochemical evaluation of PTEN, phospho-PTEN and Ki67. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling assay was performed for detection of apoptotic cells.Results: Biopsies from infertile women as compared to fertile controls demonstrated statistically significant: i) decrease in nuclear PTEN (P < 0.001), increase in nuclear phospho-PTEN (P < 0.05), increase in nuclear and cytoplasmic phospho-PTEN/PTEN ratio (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05 respectively) in endometrial stroma, ii) increase in cytoplasmic phospho-PTEN (P < 0.001) and phospho-PTEN/PTEN ratio (P < 0.05) in glandular epithelium (GE), iii) increase in Ki67 labeling in GE (P < 0.01) and stroma (P < 0.05) and, iv) decrease in (P < 0.001) apoptosis.Conclusions: Altered PTEN expression and associated modulation in cellular homeostasis during the implantation window might contribute to mechanism underlying unexplained infertility.

scholarly journals LncRNA TONSL-AS1 regulates miR-490-3p/CDK1 to affect ovarian epithelial carcinoma cell proliferation

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Liu ◽  
Ling Li ◽  
Xiangyang Wang ◽  
Ping Wang ◽  
Zhongxian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Luciferase Assay ◽  
Poor Survival ◽  
Interaction Prediction ◽  
Ovarian Epithelial Carcinoma ◽  
Tumor Tissues ◽  
Tcga Dataset ◽  
Rna Interaction ◽  
High Expression Level

Abstract Background LncRNA TONSL-AS1 has been characterized as a critical player in gastric cancer. By analyze the TCGA dataset, we observed the upregulation of TONSL-AS1 in ovarian epithelial carcinoma (EOC). We therefore investigated the involvement of TONSL-AS1 in EOC. Methods The differential expression of TONSL-AS1 in EOC was first explored by analyzing the TCGA dataset. The effects of overexpression of TONSL-AS1 and miR-490-3p on the expression of CDK1 mRNA and protein in OVCAR3 cells were evaluated by qPCR and western blot, respectively. CCK-8 assay was performed to investigate the effects of overexpression of TONSL-AS1, miR-490-3p and CDK1 on proliferation of OVCAR3 cells. Results We observed that TONSL-AS1 was upregulated in EOC tumor tissues from EOC patients, and its high expression level was correlated with poor survival. Dual luciferase assay and RNA interaction prediction showed the direct interaction between TONSL-AS1 and miR-490-3p. However, overexpression of miR-490-3p did not affect the expression of TONSL-AS1. Instead, overexpression of TONSL-AS1 resulted in the upregulation of CDK1, a target of miR-490-3p, in EOC cells. Overexpression of TONSL-AS1 and CDK1 resulted in increased proliferation rate of EOC cells. Overexpression of miR-490-3p played an opposite role and reduced the effects of overexpression of TONSL -AS1 and CDK1. Conclusions Therefore, TONSL-AS1 may regulate miR-490-3p/CDK1 to affect EOC cell proliferation.

scholarly journals miR-144/451 Promote Cell Proliferation via Targeting PTEN/AKT Pathway in Insulinomas

Endocrinology ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (7) ◽  
pp. 2429-2439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuli Jiang ◽  
Aijing Shan ◽  
Yutong Su ◽  
Yulong Cheng ◽  
Weiqiong Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Kinase Inhibitor ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Mirna Expression Profile ◽  
Differentially Expressed ◽  
Mirna Cluster ◽  
Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog ◽  
Promote Cell Proliferation ◽  
Tensin Homolog ◽  
Differentially Expressed Mirnas

Insulinoma is the main type of functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. The functional microRNAs (miRNAs) regulating tumor growth and progression in insulinomas are still unknown. We conducted the miRNA expression profile analysis using miRNA quantitative RT-PCR array and identified 114 differentially expressed miRNAs in human insulinomas compared with normal pancreatic islets. Forty-one differentially expressed miRNAs belonged to 7 miRNA families, and 28 miRNAs in 3 of the families localized in the epigenetically regulated imprinted chromosome 14q32 region. We validated the most significant differentially expressed miRNA cluster miR-144/451 in another 8 human normal islet samples and 25 insulinomas. Our data showed that the overexpression of miR-144/451 in mouse pancreatic β-cells promoted cell proliferation by targeting the β-cell regulator phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten/v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog pathway and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2D. Our findings highlight the importance of functional miRNAs in insulinomas.

Phosphatase and tensin homolog in cerebral cavernous malformation: a potential role in pathological angiogenesis

2009 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 530-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Zhu ◽  
Christian Peters ◽  
Monika Hallier-Neelsen ◽  
Dorothea Miller ◽  
Axel Pagenstecher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Short Interfering Rna ◽  
Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog ◽  
Pathological Angiogenesis ◽  
Tensin Homolog ◽  
Endothelial Proliferation ◽  
Interfering Rna

Object Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are the most common vascular malformation of the central nervous system and involve dysregulated angiogenesis. However, the underlying mechanism of this disease is poorly understood. Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) plays a crucial role in regulating angiogenesis. The authors attempted to determine whether PTEN is involved in the pathological angiogenesis of CCM. Methods The authors used Western blot analysis and immunohistochemical methods to detect the expression of PTEN, PCNA, and P-Akt in the surgical specimens of CCMs and controls. The function of PTEN in cell proliferation was studied after PTEN silencing in endothelial cultures by using the short interfering RNA technique. Results Western blot analysis showed significant reduction of PTEN protein expression in CCMs compared with control brain tissue (p < 0.01). Immunohistochemical analysis confirmed PTEN insufficiency in 33% of vascular endothelia of CCMs, which was significantly higher than that of controls (2%, p < 0.01). Furthermore, PTEN insufficiency occurred more frequently in multiple CCMs (44%) and in small lesions (39%) than in single CCMs (28%, p < 0.05) and large lesions (30%, p < 0.05), respectively, suggesting a potential role of PTEN in the progression of the lesions. Of note, a negative correlation was observed between the expression of PTEN and PCNA in CCM endothelial cells. However, Akt was not constitutively activated in CCMs. Using cultured endothelial cells, the authors demonstrated that PTEN silencing by short interfering RNA increased Akt activation, PCNA expression, and cell proliferation (p < 0.001). Surprisingly, the PTEN silencing–mediated increase in endothelial proliferation was not reversed by the PI3K inhibitor wortmannin. Conclusions In this study, the authors report for the first time a significant PTEN insufficiency in CCM vessels associated with endothelial proliferation. The in vitro study provides direct evidence for a pivotal role of PTEN in regulating endothelial proliferation, most likely through a PI3K-independent pathway. The authors suggest that PTEN insufficiency is potentially involved in CCM by stimulating angiogenesis.

scholarly journals Attenuated expression of SNF5 facilitates progression of bladder cancer via STAT3 activation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Ding ◽  
Yaqin Huang ◽  
Jiazhong Shi ◽  
Liwei Wang ◽  
Sha Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Gene Set Enrichment Analysis ◽  
The Cancer Genome Atlas ◽  
Promote Cell Proliferation ◽  
Functional Assays

Abstract Background SWI/SNF, a well-known ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complex, plays an essential role in several biological processes. SNF5, the core subunit of the SWI/SNF remodeling complex, inactivated in 95% of malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRT), highlighting its significance in tumorigenesis. However, the role of SNF5 in bladder cancer (BC) remains unknown. In this study, we aimed to investigate the function and potential clinical applicability of SNF5 in BC. Methods Data from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia (CCLE) databases were used to evaluate the clinical significance of SNF5 in BC. We performed Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) and functional assays to investigate the role of SNF5 in BC. Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer (GDSC) and drug-susceptibility tests were performed to identify the potential value of SNF5 in the treatment of BC. Results Low SNF5 expression conferred a poor prognosis and was significantly associated with the N-stage in BC. ROC curves indicated that SNF5 could distinguish BC from the normal tissues. In vitro and in vivo functional assays demonstrated that attenuated SNF5 expression could promote cell proliferation and enhance migration by STAT3 activation. We imputed that low SNF5 expression could confer greater resistance against conventional first-line drugs, including cisplatin and gemcitabine in BC. GDSC and drug-resistance assays suggested that low SNF5 expression renders T24 and 5637 cells high sensitivity to EGFR inhibitor gefitinib, and combination of EZH2 inhibitor GSK126 and cisplatin. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, the present study, for the first time, showed that low SNF5 expression could promote cell proliferation and migration by activating STAT3 and confer poor prognosis in BC. Importantly, SNF5 expression may be a promising candidate for identifying BC patients who could benefit from EGFR-targeted chemotherapy or cisplatin in combination with EZH2 inhibitor treatment regimens.

scholarly journals The Role of Cavin3 in the Progression of Lung Cancer and Its Mechanism

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Gaozhong Sun ◽  
Kewei Ni
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Tumor Formation ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Promote Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cancer Tissues

Objective. The purpose of this study was to describe the role of Cavin3 in the progression of lung cancer and its underlying mechanism. Methods. Totally, 200 cases of lung cancer tissues and corresponding paracancer tissues were collected. Cavin3 expression in samples was determined by qRT-PCR, and the correlation with lung cancer stages as well as prognosis was statistically analyzed combined with matched clinical information. To investigate the mechanism of Cavin3 in lung cancer progression, firstly, Cavin3 was detected in lung cancer cell lines A549, PC9, and H520. Then, cells with stable Cavin3 overexpression and Cavin3 knockout were established to determine the effect of Cavin3 overexpression on the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway. Subsequently, cells were harvested for cell proliferation, migration, and invasion assays in vitro, as well as nude mouse transplantation tumor experiment in vivo. Results. Cavin3 was seen to be highly expressed in cancer tissues. Statistical analysis with matched clinical data showed that Cavin3 as a prognostic indicator of lung cancer had important clinical value. In addition, it could be found that high expression of Cavin3 was able to promote cell proliferation, migration, and invasion and also potentiate tumor formation in vivo. Conclusion. Cavin3 was highly expressed in lung cancer, and it was capable to promote cell proliferation, invasion, and migration.

The role of phosphatase and tensin homolog in drug-induced gingival overgrowth

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. O. Cetinkaya ◽  
F. Pamuk ◽  
G. C. Keles ◽  
B. Ayas ◽  
G. K. Ozfidan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Induced ◽  
Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog ◽  
Gingival Overgrowth ◽  
Tensin Homolog

scholarly journals Succinate Accumulation Is Associated with a Shift of Mitochondrial Respiratory Control and HIF-1α Upregulation in PTEN Negative Prostate Cancer Cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 2129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Weber ◽  
Helmut Klocker ◽  
Herbert Oberacher ◽  
Erich Gnaiger ◽  
Hannes Neuwirt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cell Growth ◽  
Mitochondrial Respiration ◽  
Respiratory Control ◽  
Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog ◽  
Permeabilized Cells ◽  
Tensin Homolog ◽  
Viable Cells ◽  
Sodium Dependent

The idea of using metabolic aberrations as targets for diagnosis or therapeutic intervention has recently gained increasing interest. In a previous study, our group discovered intriguing differences in the oxidative mitochondrial respiration capacity of benign and prostate cancer (PCa) cells. In particular, we found that PCa cells had a higher total respiratory activity than benign cells. Moreover, PCa cells showed a substantial shift towards succinate-supported mitochondrial respiration compared to benign cells, indicating a re-programming of respiratory control. This study aimed to investigate the role of succinate and its main plasma membrane transporter NaDC3 (sodium-dependent dicarboxylate transporter member 3) in PCa cells and to determine whether targeting succinate metabolism can be potentially used to inhibit PCa cell growth. Using high-resolution respirometry analysis, we observed that ROUTINE respiration in viable cells and succinate-supported respiration in permeabilized cells was higher in cells lacking the tumor suppressor phosphatase and tensin-homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN), which is frequently lost in PCa. In addition, loss of PTEN was associated with increased intracellular succinate accumulation and higher expression of NaDC3. However, siRNA-mediated knockdown of NaDC3 only moderately influenced succinate metabolism and did not affect PCa cell growth. By contrast, mersalyl acid—a broad acting inhibitor of dicarboxylic acid carriers—strongly interfered with intracellular succinate levels and resulted in reduced numbers of PCa cells. These findings suggest that blocking NaDC3 alone is insufficient to intervene with altered succinate metabolism associated with PCa. In conclusion, our data provide evidence that loss of PTEN is associated with increased succinate accumulation and enhanced succinate-supported respiration, which cannot be overcome by inhibiting the succinate transporter NaDC3 alone.

miR-223 Promotes Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation by Inhibiting Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog (PTEN)/ Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase (PI3K) and Protein Kinase B (AKT) Signaling Pathway

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-723
Author(s):  
Xiaofang Tao ◽  
Nianhua Fei
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Akt Signaling ◽  
Plaque Formation ◽  
Akt Signaling Pathway ◽  
Phosphatase And Tensin Homolog ◽  
Tensin Homolog ◽  
Sd Rats ◽  
Vsmcs Proliferation

Abnormal vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) proliferation is the pathological basis of atherosclerosis (AS) pathogenesis. miR-223 is abnormally expressed in AS plaques and affects the proliferation of VSMCs, but the mechanism of miR-223 affecting the proliferation of VSMCs is unclear. Our study intends to investigate the mechanism of miR-223 in VSMCs proliferation and AS formation. Healthy SD rats and miR-223 knockout SD rats took high-fat diet to induce AS model. Oil red O staining was done to observe AS formation. miR-223 mimics/NC was transferred to VSMCs followed by analysis of miR-214 expression by real-time PCR, cell proliferation by CCK8 assay, phosphatase and tensin homolog gene (PTEN) level by Western blot detection. Compared with control group, after knocking out miR-223, the AS level was significantly decreased and PTEN expression was significantly elevated (P < 0 05). After transfection of miR-223 mimics into VSMCs, PTEN expression protein was significantly decreased and the number of cells was increased (P < 0 05). In addition, the luciferase signal of miR-223 mimics and pmirGLO-PTEN-3 UTR-wt co-transfection group was significantly reduced (P < 0 05). miR-223 promotes VSMCs proliferation and AS plaque formation by targeting PTEN/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.

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