scholarly journals miR-125a inhibits the migration and invasion of liver cancer cells via suppression of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 681-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
HAO TANG ◽  
RONG-PING LI ◽  
PING LIANG ◽  
YA-LONG ZHOU ◽  
GUANG-WEI WANG
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Mtor Signaling ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Mtor Signaling Pathway ◽  
Liver Cancer Cells

scholarly journals Kaempferol inhibits proliferation, migration, and invasion of liver cancer HepG2 cells by down-regulation of microRNA-21

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 205873841881434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genglong Zhu ◽  
Xialei Liu ◽  
Haijing Li ◽  
Yang Yan ◽  
Xiaopeng Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Hepg2 Cell ◽  
Cell Apoptosis ◽  
Hepg2 Cells ◽  
Mtor Signaling ◽  
Brdu Incorporation ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Mtor Signaling Pathway

Liver cancer is one of the most common and lethal cancers in human digestive system, which kills more than half a million people every year worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the effects of kaempferol, a flavonoid compound isolated from vegetables and fruits, on hepatic cancer HepG2 cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis, as well as microRNA-21 (miR-21) expression. Cell viability was detected using cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Cell proliferation was measured using 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation assay. Cell apoptosis was assessed using Guava Nexin assay. Cell migration and invasion were determined using two-chamber migration (invasion) assay. Cell transfection was used to change the expression of miR-21. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to analyze the expressions of miR-21 and phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN). Expression of key proteins involved in proliferation, apoptosis, migration, invasion, and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase 3/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/AKT/mTOR) pathway were evaluated using western blotting. Results showed that kaempferol significantly inhibited HepG2 cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and induced cell apoptosis. Kaempferol remarkably reduce the expression of miR-21 in HepG2 cells. Overexpression of miR-21 obviously reversed the effects of kaempferol on HepG2 cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis. Moreover, miR-21 negatively regulated the expression of PTEN in HepG2 cells. Kaempferol enhanced the expression of PTEN and inactivated PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in HepG2 cells. In conclusion, kaempferol inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion of HepG2 cells by down-regulating miR-21 and up-regulating PTEN, as well as inactivating PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.

scholarly journals MiR-496 Inhibits the Proliferation Through Targeting LYN and AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Gastric Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Su ◽  
Enhong Zhao ◽  
Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Mtor Signaling ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Human Gastric Cancer ◽  
Mtor Signaling Pathway ◽  
Gastric Cancer Cells ◽  
Ags Cells

Abstract MiRNA operates as a tumor suppressor or carcinogen to regulate cell proliferation, metastasis, invasion, differentiation, apoptosis and metabolic process. In the present research, we investigated the effect and mechanism of miR496 in human gastric cancer cells. Cell proliferation was measured by CCK8 and clonogenic assay. Transwell test was performed to detect cell migration and invasion. Flow cytometry analysis was used to evaluate cell apoptosis. Bioinformatics software targetscan was used for the screening of miR-496’s target gene. MiR-496 was down regulated in three gastric cancer cell lines, SGC-790, AGS and MKN45 compared with normal gastric epithelial cell line GES-1. MiR-496 mimics inhibited the proliferation of AGS cells after the transfection for 48 h and 72 h. The migration and invasion of AGS cells were also inhibited by the transfection of miR-496 mimics. In addition, miR-496 mimics induced the apoptosis through up regulating the levels of Bax and Active Caspase3 and down regulating the levels of Bcl-2 and Total Caspase3. Bioinformatics analysis showed that there was a binding site between miR-496 and LYN kinase (LYN). MiR-496 mimics could inhibit the expression of LYN in AGS cells. The overexpression of LYN blocked the inhibition of tumor cell growth, as well as the inhibition of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway induced by miR-496 in gastric cancer cells. In conclusion, miR-496 inhibited the proliferation through the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway via targeting LYN in gastric cancer cells. Our research provides a new potential target for clinical diagnosis and targeted treatment of gastric cancer.

scholarly journals miR-496 inhibits proliferation via LYN and AKT pathway in gastric cancer

Open Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1206-1214
Author(s):  
Rui Su ◽  
Enhong Zhao ◽  
Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Mtor Signaling ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
Human Gastric Cancer ◽  
Mtor Signaling Pathway ◽  
Gastric Cancer Cells ◽  
Ags Cells

Abstract MicroRNAs (miRNAs) operate as tumor suppressor or carcinogen to regulate cell proliferation, metastasis, invasion, differentiation, apoptosis, and metabolic process. In the present research, we investigated the effect and mechanism of miR-496 in human gastric cancer cells. miR-496 was downregulated in two gastric cancer cell lines, AGS and MKN45, compared with normal gastric epithelial cell line GES-1. miR-496 mimics inhibited the proliferation of AGS cells after the transfection for 48 and 72 h. The migration and invasion of AGS cells were also inhibited by the transfection of miR-496 mimics. miR-496 mimics induced the apoptosis through upregulating the levels of Bax and Active Caspase 3 and downregulating the levels of Bcl-2 and Total Caspase 3. Bioinformatics analysis showed that there was a binding site between miR-496 and Lyn kinase (LYN). miR-496 mimics could inhibit the expression of LYN in AGS cells. LYN overexpression blocked the inhibition of tumor cell growth, as well as the inhibition of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway induced by miR-496. In conclusion, miR-496 inhibited the proliferation through the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway via targeting LYN in gastric cancer cells. Our research provides a new potential target for clinical diagnosis and targeted treatment for gastric cancer.

scholarly journals M2 macrophage-derived exosomal microRNAs inhibit cell migration and invasion in gliomas through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Yao ◽  
Zefen Wang ◽  
Yong Cheng ◽  
Chao Ma ◽  
Yahua Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Migration ◽  
Western Blot ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Target Gene ◽  
Glioma Cells ◽  
Mtor Signaling ◽  
Migration And Invasion ◽  
M2 Macrophage ◽  
Mtor Signaling Pathway ◽  
Cell Migration And Invasion

Abstract Background Glioma, the most common primary brain tumor, account Preparing figures for 30 to 40% of all intracranial tumors. Herein, we aimed to study the effects of M2 macrophage-derived exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) on glioma cells. Methods First, we identified seven differentially expressed miRNAs in infiltrating macrophages and detected the expression of these seven miRNAs in M2 macrophages. We then selected hsa-miR-15a-5p (miR-15a) and hsa-miR-92a-3p (miR-92a) for follow-up studies, and confirmed that miR-15a and miR-92a were under-expressed in M2 macrophage exosomes. Subsequently, we demonstrated that M2 macrophage-derived exosomes promoted migration and invasion of glioma cells, while exosomal miR-15a and miR-92a had the opposite effects on glioma cells. Next, we performed the target gene prediction in four databases and conducted target gene validation by qRT-PCR, western blot and dual luciferase reporter gene assays. Results The results revealed that miR-15a and miR-92a were bound to CCND1 and RAP1B, respectively. Western blot assays demonstrated that interference with the expression of CCND1 or RAP1B reduced the phosphorylation level of AKT and mTOR, indicating that both CCND1 and RAP1B can activate the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Conclusion Collectively, these findings indicate that M2 macrophage-derived exosomal miR-15a and miR-92a inhibit cell migration and invasion of glioma cells through PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.

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