The lncRNA HMMR-AS1 promotes the malignant progression of ovarian cancer cells by regulating the miR-627-3p/PTN axis
Jinhua He,
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Fei Tian,
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Jie Li
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
Background
Long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
crucial
regulators
of
ovarian
cancer(OC),
playing
a
significant
role
in
malignant
transformation
and
closely
linked
to
poor
prognosis.
Therefore,
it
is
investigate
the
impact
lncRNAs
on
biological
behavior
cancer
understand
their
underlying
molecular
mechanisms.
Methods
The
binding
sites
target
genes
were
predicted
through
bioinformatics
analysis,
gene
expression
levels
measured
using
qRT-PCR.
cells
was
assessed
cell
function
assays.
Gene
targeting
relationships
verified
dual-luciferase
reporter
gene(DLRG)
assay.
Protein
analyzed
Western
blotting.
Results
Hyaluronan-mediated
motility
receptor
antisense
RNA1(HMMR-AS1)
upregulated
cells.
Cell
experiments
demonstrated
that
HMMR-AS1
promotes
behaviors
DLRG
targets
miR-627-3p,
which
turn
pleiotrophin(PTN).
Furthermore,
we
discovered
functions
as
competing
endogenous
RNA
(ceRNA)
for
regulating
PTN
thereby
promoting
phenotypes
Conclusions
In
summary,
our
study
indicates
lncRNA
highly
expressed
plays
carcinogenic
role.
Targeting
may
offer
novel
therapeutic
strategy
treating
cancer.
Language: Английский
The Metabolic Landscape of Cancer Stem Cells: Insights and Implications for Therapy
Martina Milella,
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Monica Rutigliano,
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Savio Domenico Pandolfo
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et al.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 717 - 717
Published: May 15, 2025
Cancer
stem
cells
(CSCs)
are
a
subpopulation
with
self-renewal
and
differentiation
capacities
believed
to
be
responsible
for
tumor
initiation,
progression,
recurrence.
These
exhibit
unique
metabolic
features
that
contribute
their
stemness
survival
in
hostile
microenvironments.
Like
non-stem
cancer
cells,
CSCs
primarily
rely
on
glycolysis
ATP
production,
akin
the
Warburg
effect.
However,
also
show
increased
dependence
alternative
pathways,
such
as
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS)
fatty
acid
metabolism,
which
provide
necessary
energy
building
blocks
therapy
resistance.
The
plasticity
of
enables
them
adapt
fluctuating
nutrient
availability
hypoxic
conditions
within
tumor.
Recent
studies
highlight
importance
these
shifts
maintaining
CSC
phenotype
promoting
progression.
model
suggests
small,
metabolically
adaptable
drives
growth
can
switch
between
mitochondrial
enhancing
under
stress
dormant
states.
Targeting
metabolism
offers
promising
therapeutic
strategy;
however,
adaptability
complicates
eradication.
A
multi-targeted
approach
addressing
various
pathways
is
essential
effective
elimination,
underscoring
need
further
research
into
specific
markers
mechanisms
distinguish
from
normal
successful
intervention.
Language: Английский
The lncrna HMMR-AS1 promotes the malignant progression of ovarian cancer cells by regulating the miR-627-3p/PTN axis
Jinhua He,
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Fei Tian,
No information about this author
Jie Li
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et al.
Journal of Ovarian Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: June 3, 2025
LncRNAs
are
crucial
regulators
of
ovarian
cancer,
playing
a
significant
role
in
malignant
transformation
and
closely
linked
to
poor
prognosis.
Therefore,
it
is
investigate
the
impact
lncRNAs
on
biological
behavior
cancer
understand
their
underlying
molecular
mechanisms.
Gene
expression
levels
were
measured
using
qRT-PCR.
The
cells
was
assessed
through
cell
function
assays.
binding
sites
target
genes
predicted
bioinformatics
analysis,
gene
targeting
relationships
verified
dual-luciferase
reporter
gene(DLRG)
assay.
Protein
analyzed
Western
blotting.
In
cells,
HMMR-AS1
PTN
upregulated,
whereas
miR-627-3p
downregulated.
Cell
experiments
demonstrated
that
could
enhance
while
exhibited
opposite
effect.
DLRG
assay
indicated
lncRNA
directly
targets
miR-627-3p,
with
identified
as
miR-627-3p.
blotting
promoted
protein,
inhibited
it.
Furthermore,
or
partially
reverse
effects
phenotype
cells.
summary,
highly
expressed
plays
carcinogenic
by
regulating
miR-627-3p/PTN
axis
suggest
potential
strategy
for
treatment.
Language: Английский