Mechanisms and therapeutic implications of gene expression regulation by circRNA-protein interactions in cancer
Nan Zhang,
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Xinjia Wang,
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Yu Li
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et al.
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
have
garnered
substantial
attention
due
to
their
distinctive
circular
structure
and
gene
regulatory
functions,
establishing
them
as
a
significant
class
of
functional
non-coding
in
eukaryotes.
Studies
demonstrated
that
circRNAs
can
interact
with
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs),
which
play
crucial
roles
tumorigenesis,
metastasis,
drug
response
cancer
by
influencing
expression
altering
the
processes
tumor
initiation
progression.
This
review
aims
summarize
recent
advances
research
on
circRNA-protein
interactions
(CPIs)
discuss
functions
mode
action
CPIs
at
various
stages
expression,
including
transcription,
splicing,
translation,
post-translational
modifications
context
cancer.
Additionally,
we
explore
role
resistance
gain
deeper
understanding
potential
applications
development
new
anti-cancer
therapeutic
approaches.
Language: Английский
Exosomal circular RNAs in tumor microenvironment: An emphasis on signaling pathways and clinical opportunities
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(12)
Published: Nov. 24, 2024
Exosomes
can
regulate
the
malignant
progression
of
tumors
by
carrying
a
variety
genetic
information
and
transmitting
it
to
target
cells.
Recent
studies
indicate
that
exosomal
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
multiple
biological
processes
in
carcinogenesis,
such
as
tumor
growth,
metastasis,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition,
drug
resistance,
autophagy,
metabolism,
angiogenesis,
immune
escape.
In
microenvironment
(TME),
circRNAs
be
transferred
among
cells,
endothelial
cancer-associated
fibroblasts,
microbiota,
affecting
initiation
progression.
Due
high
stability
widespread
presence
circRNAs,
they
hold
promise
biomarkers
for
diagnosis
prognosis
prediction
blood
urine.
addition,
designing
nanoparticles
targeting
utilizing
derived
from
cells
or
stem
provide
new
strategies
cancer
therapy.
this
review,
we
examined
crucial
role
regulating
tumor-related
signaling
pathways
summarized
transmission
between
various
types
their
impact
on
TME.
Finally,
our
review
highlights
potential
diagnostic
prognostic
biomarkers,
well
suggesting
clinical
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Circular RNA circBNC2 inhibits tumorigenesis by modulating ferroptosis and acts as a nanotherapeutic target in prostate cancer
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Language: Английский
Multiple roles of circular RNAs in prostate cancer: from the biological basis to potential clinical applications
Xianping Zheng,
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Ling Song,
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Ce Cao
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et al.
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Prostate
cancer
is
an
important
health
concern
affecting
men.
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
play
molecular
biological
role
in
regulating
gene
expression
due
to
their
unique
structure.
Studies
have
revealed
the
involvement
of
circRNAs
many
human
diseases.
In
prostate
cancer,
can
act
as
oncogenes
or
tumour
suppressor
genes
and
affect
cell
proliferation,
invasion,
resistance
chemotherapy
and,
consequently,
disease
progression.
Accordingly,
cancer-related
are
expected
serve
new
targets
early
clinical
diagnosis
targeted
therapy,
but
various
roles
not
been
fully
elucidated.
This
article
reviews
pathological
circRNA
explores
its
prospects
a
translational
medicine
treatment
prognostic
evaluation.
Language: Английский
Exosomal circRNAs: key modulators in breast cancer progression
Guozhen Liu,
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Quan Liu,
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Lingmei Jia
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et al.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: April 24, 2025
Abstract
Breast
cancer
(BC)
poses
significant
challenges
globally,
necessitating
a
deeper
understanding
of
its
complexities.
Exosomes
are
cell-specific
secreted
extracellular
vesicles
interest,
characterized
by
lipid
bilayer
structure.
can
carry
variety
bioactive
components,
including
nucleic
acids,
lipids,
amino
and
small
molecules,
to
mediate
intercellular
signaling.
CircRNAs
novel
class
single-stranded
RNA
closed-loop
mainly
exert
ceRNA
functions
intricately
modulate
gene
expression
signaling
pathways
in
breast
cancer,
influencing
tumor
progression
therapeutic
responses.
The
unique
packaging
circRNAs
within
exosomes
serves
as
genetic
information
transmitters,
facilitating
communication
between
BC
cells
microenvironmental
cells,
thereby
regulating
critical
aspects
progression,
immune
evasion,
drug
resistance.
Besides,
exosomal
possess
the
capabilities
serving
diagnostic
biomarkers
BC,
due
their
stability,
specificity,
regulatory
roles
tumorigenesis
metastasis.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
elucidate
mechanisms
well
potential
for
diagnosis
therapeutics.
ongoing
investigations
will
potentially
revolutionize
treatment
paradigms
improve
patient
outcomes
BC.
Language: Английский
circ_SMA4 promotes gastrointestinal stromal tumors malignant progression by sponging miR-494-3p/KIT axis and activating JAK/STAT pathway
Fangwen Zou,
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Yifang Tang,
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Xiaojing Li
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Recent
evidence
has
demonstrated
that
abnormal
expression
and
regulation
of
circular
RNA
(circRNAs)
are
implicated
in
the
development
progression
various
tumors.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
investigate
effects
circ_SMA4
Gastrointestinal
Stromal
Tumors
(GISTs)
malignant
progression.
Human
circRNAs
microarray
analysis
conducted
identify
differentially
expressed
(DE)
GISTs.
effect
on
cell
proliferation,
invasion,
migration,
apoptosis
assessed
both
vitro
vivo
settings.
Dual-luciferase
reporter
assay,
RT-qPCR,
Western-blot,
rescue
assay
were
employed
confirm
interaction
between
circ_SMA4/miR-494-3p/
KIT
axis.
results
revealed
significantly
upregulated
GISTs,
exhibited
high
diagnostic
efficiency
with
an
AUC
0.9824
(P
<
0.01).
promoted
while
inhibiting
GISTs
cells,
vivo.
Silencing
partially
inhibited
Additionally,
acted
as
a
competing
endogenous
(ceRNA)
by
targeting
miR-494-3p,
identified
functional
gene
for
miR-494-3p
Furthermore,
confirmed
axis
plays
role
activating
JAK/STAT
signaling
pathway
Therefore,
first
time,
we
have
emphasized
is
oncogenic
sponging
activate
KIT/JAK/STAT
pathway.
These
findings
underscore
may
serve
novel
biomarker
therapeutic
target
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Biologic activity and treatment resistance to gastrointestinal cancer: the role of circular RNA in autophagy regulation
Bo Zhang,
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Zhe Li,
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Guoliang Ye
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et al.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
lack
the
5'-end
methylated
guanine
cap
structure
and
3'
polyadenylate
tail
structure,
classifying
it
as
a
non-coding
RNA.
With
extensive
investigation
of
circRNA,
its
role
in
regulating
cell
death
has
garnered
significant
attention
recent
years,
establishing
recognized
participant
cancer's
biological
processes.
Autophagy,
an
essential
pathway
programmed
(PCD),
involves
formation
autophagosomes
using
lysosomes
to
degrade
cellular
contents
under
regulation
various
autophagy-related
(ATG)
genes.
Numerous
studies
have
demonstrated
that
circRNA
can
modulate
activity
cancer
cells
by
influencing
autophagy
pathway,
exhibiting
dualistic
suppressing
or
promoting
carcinogenesis.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
analyze
how
impacts
progression
gastrointestinal
(GIC).
Additionally,
discuss
drug
resistance
phenomena
associated
with
GIC.
This
review
offers
valuable
insights
into
exploring
potential
targets
for
prognosis
treatment
strategies
related
Language: Английский
Investigating causal relationships of blood and urine biomarkers with urological cancer risks: a mendelian randomization study and colocalization analyses
Jian Li,
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Bing Yang,
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Lei Guo
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et al.
Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 1020 - 1031
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Background:
Establishing
the
causal
links
between
biomarkers
and
cancer
enhances
understanding
of
risk
factors
facilitates
discovery
therapeutic
targets.To
this
end,
we
used
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
colocalization
analysis
to
explore
relationship
blood
urinary
(BUBs)
with
urological
cancers
(UCs).Methods:
First,
a
two-sample
MR
study
33
BUBs
4
UCs,
while
performed
reverse
randomization.After
Bonferroni
correction,
for
BUB
UC
significant
causality
confirmed
direct
by
multivariate
adjusting
relevant
factors.We
also
applied
two-step
further
possible
mediators
causality,
was
BUB,
mediators.Sensitivity
were
assess
robustness
results.Results:
A
found
that
there
8
CA,
IGF-1,
LPA,
TP,
CRE,
BILD,
TBIL
NAP
potential
some
UCs
(p<0.05),
but
after
correction
only
IGF-1
had
PCa
(OR
=
1.14,
95%
CI:
1.06-1.23;p=0.0006<0.05/33).Moreover,
remained
(P<0.05)
in
study.The
SHBG
be
mediator
PCa,
common
variant
(nearby
gene
TNS3)
(PPH4=93.21%),which
mediating
effect
SHBG.
Conclusion:Strong
evidence
from
our
suggests
increases
decreasing
levels,
addition
have
UCs.
Language: Английский