Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
As
a
well-known
cancer
risk
region,
the
8q24
locus
is
frequently
amplified
in
variety
of
solid
tumors.
Here
we
identify
pseudogene-derived
oncogenic
lncRNA,
ZNF252P,
which
upregulated
types
by
copy
number
gain
as
well
c-Myc-mediated
transcriptional
activation.
Mechanistically,
ZNF252P
binds
and
drives
"phase
separation"
HNRNPK
ILF3
protein
nucleus
cytoplasm,
respectively,
to
transcriptionally
posttranscriptionally
activate
c-Myc,
thus
forming
c-Myc/ZNF252P/c-Myc
positive
feedback
loop.
These
findings
expand
understanding
relationship
between
genomic
instability
region
tumorigenesis
clarify
regulatory
mechanism
involved
transcription
posttranscription
from
perspective
RNA-mediated
nuclear
cytoplasmic
phase
separation,
sheds
light
on
dialogue
with
driver
oncogene
c-Myc.
The
pivotal
axis
ZNF252P/c-Myc
has
potential
promising
biomarker
therapeutic
target
development.
most
human
cancers.
Here,
authors
discover
that
located
8q24,
promotes
regulating
loop
through
separation
ILF3.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(1)
Published: May 19, 2023
Abstract
Background
Ferroptosis
has
been
linked
to
tumor
progression
and
resistance
antineoplastic
therapy.
Long
noncoding
RNA
(lncRNA)
exerts
a
regulatory
role
in
various
biological
processes
of
cells,
while
the
function
molecular
mechanism
lncRNA
ferroptosis
are
yet
be
clarified
glioma.
Methods
Both
gain-of-function
loss-of-function
experiments
were
employed
investigate
effects
SNAI3-AS1
on
tumorigenesis
susceptibility
glioma
vitro
vivo.
Bioinformatics
analysis,
Bisulfite
sequencing
PCR,
pull-down,
RIP,
MeRIP
dual-luciferase
reporter
assay
performed
explore
low
expression
downstream
Results
We
found
that
inducer
erastin
downregulates
by
increasing
DNA
methylation
level
promoter.
functions
as
suppressor
Importantly,
enhances
anti-tumor
activity
promoting
both
Mechanistically,
competitively
binds
SND1
perturbs
m
6
A-dependent
recognition
Nrf2
mRNA
3’UTR
SND1,
thereby
reducing
stability
Nrf2.
Rescue
confirmed
overexpression
silence
can
rescue
gain-
ferroptotic
phenotypes
SNAI3-AS1,
respectively.
Conclusions
Our
findings
elucidate
effect
detailed
SNAI3-AS1/SND1/Nrf2
signalling
axis
ferroptosis,
provide
theoretical
support
for
inducing
improve
treatment.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
185, P. 108494 - 108494
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Hexavalent
chromium
[Cr(VI)]
is
a
common
environmental
pollutant
and
chronic
exposure
to
Cr(VI)
causes
lung
cancer
in
humans,
however,
the
mechanism
of
carcinogenesis
has
not
been
well
understood.
Lung
leading
cause
cancer-related
death,
although
mechanisms
how
develops
progresses
have
poorly
While
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
found
abnormally
expressed
cancer,
dysregulated
lncRNAs
contribute
remains
largely
unknown.
The
goal
this
study
investigate
Cr(VI)-induced
focusing
on
role
lncRNA
ABHD11
antisense
RNA
1
(tail
tail)
(ABHD11-AS1).
It
was
that
ABHD11-AS1
expression
levels
up-regulated
exposure-transformed
human
bronchial
epithelial
cells,
chronically
Cr(VI)-exposed
mouse
tissues,
cells
as
well.
Bioinformatics
analysis
revealed
adenocarcinomas
(LUADs)
tissues
associated
with
worse
overall
survival
LUAD
patients
but
squamous
cell
carcinomas.
further
determined
up-regulation
plays
an
important
exposure-induced
malignant
transformation
tumorigenesis,
stemness
cells.
Mechanistically,
it
directly
binds
SART3
(spliceosome
factor
3,
U4/U6
recycling
protein).
interaction
promotes
USP15
(ubiquitin
specific
peptidase
15)
nuclear
localization.
Nuclear
localized
interacts
pre-mRNA
processing
19
(PRPF19)
increase
CD44
alternative
splicing
activating
β-catenin
enhancing
stemness.
Together,
these
findings
indicate
regulates
promote
carcinogenesis.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
CXCL14
is
a
highly
conserved
chemokine
expressed
in
various
cell
types,
playing
crucial
roles
both
physiological
and
pathological
processes,
including
immune
regulation
tumorigenesis.
Recently,
the
role
of
tumors
has
attracted
considerable
attention.
However,
previous
pan-cancer
studies
have
reported
inconsistencies
regarding
effects
on
tumors,
particularly
concerning
its
expression
levels
tumor
tissues
influence
phenotypes
cancer
cells.
This
variability
believed
to
stem
from
context-dependent
nature
CXCL14,
as
different
sources
secretion
within
distinct
microenvironments
may
mediate
diverse
biological
effects.
Such
phenomena
also
been
observed
prostate
research.
Despite
foundational
understanding
cancer,
there
remains
lack
comprehensive
reviews
summarizing
specific
this
systematically
analyzing
reasons
behind
complex
Therefore,
article
aims
discuss
microenvironment
explore
future
research
directions
potential
applications.
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
82(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Pancreatic
cancer
(PCa)
has
insidious
onset,
high
malignancy
and
poor
prognosis.
Gemcitabine
(GEM)
is
one
of
the
first-line
chemotherapy
drugs
for
PCa.
However,
GEM
resistance
always
been
a
bottleneck
problem
leading
to
recurrence
death
PCa
patients.
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs)
are
important
that
regulate
transportation,
splicing,
stability
translation
RNA.
Abnormal
expression
RBPs
often
lead
series
abnormal
accumulation
or
degradation
downstream
RNA
resulting
in
various
diseases.
In
our
study,
we
utilized
RIP
seq,
RIP-qPCR,
vitro
vivo
experiments
found
pumilio2
(PUM2)
was
PCa,
promoted
by
regulating
mRNA
integrin
Alpha
3
(ITGA3)
other
genes
focal
adhesion
pathway,
there
positive
feedback
regulation
between
PUM2
transcription
factor
early
growth
response
gene
1
(EGR1),
binding
3′UTR
region
EGR1
mRNA,
promoter
gene.
The
discovery
EGR1/PUM2/ITGA3
axis
provided
solid
experimental
basis
selection
regiments
patients
exploration
combined
regimens
reverse
future.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(8)
Published: Aug. 18, 2022
Abstract
Recently,
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNA)
have
been
proven
to
regulate
pancreatic
cancer
(PC)
progression.
We
aimed
explore
the
pathogenesis
of
LINC00941
in
PC
regarding
protein
binding.
By
using
PCR
analysis,
we
found
that
was
overexpressed
tissues
and
higher
patients
with
liver
metastasis
than
without
metastasis.
In
addition,
high
expression
associated
a
poor
prognosis.
Functional
experiments
mice
models
were
respectively
used
evaluate
cell
proliferation
migration
vitro
vivo.
The
results
suggested
overexpression
promoted
Subsequently,
RNA
pull-down,
mass
spectrometry
(MS),
RNA-binding
immunoprecipitation
(RIP)
performed
identify
-interacting
proteins.
ANXA2
potential
protein.
Nucleotides
500–1390
could
bind
Annexin
1
domain
ANXA2.
-mediated
malignant
phenotype
reversed
by
depletion.
Co-immunoprecipitation
(Co-IP)
followed
MS
conducted
determine
interacting
LINC00941.
illustrated
NEDD4L,
an
E3
ligase
involved
ubiquitin-mediated
degradation,
bound
its
degradation.
Mechanically,
functioned
as
decoy
suppressed
degradation
enclosing
binds
NEDD4L.
Eventually,
upregulated
activated
FAK/AKT
signaling,
increasing
This
study
indicates
promotes
binding
potentiating
stability,
leading
activation
signaling.
Our
data
demonstrate
may
serve
novel
target
for
prognosis
therapy.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1632 - 1632
Published: March 7, 2023
The
largest
part
of
human
DNA
is
transcribed
into
RNA
that
does
not
code
for
proteins.
These
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
are
key
regulators
protein-coding
gene
expression
and
have
been
shown
to
play
important
roles
in
health,
disease
therapy
response.
Today,
endocrine
ERα-positive
breast
cancer
(BC)
a
successful
treatment
approach,
but
resistance
this
major
clinical
problem.
Therefore,
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
overcome
resistance.
An
increasing
amount
evidence
demonstrate
ncRNAs
affect
the
response
therapy.
Thus,
considered
versatile
biomarkers
predict
or
monitor
In
review
article,
we
intend
give
summary
update
on
effects
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
long
(lncRNAs)
circular
(circRNAs)
estrogen
signaling
BC
cells,
pathway
being
target
therapy,
their
role
For
purpose,
reviewed
articles
these
topics
listed
PubMed
database.
Finally,
provide
an
assessment
regarding
use
ncRNA
types,
particularly
circulating
forms,
as
predictive
potential
targets