Cancer Drug Resistance,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
small
non-coding
RNAs
comprising
19-24
nucleotides
that
indirectly
control
gene
expression.
In
contrast
to
other
(ncRNAs),
circular
(circRNAs)
defined
by
their
covalently
closed
loops,
forming
covalent
bonds
between
the
3’
and
5’
ends.
circRNAs
regulate
expression
interacting
with
miRNAs
at
transcriptional
or
post-transcriptional
levels.
Accordingly,
many
biological
events
related
cancer,
including
cell
proliferation,
metabolism,
cycle,
apoptosis.
Both
involved
in
pathogenesis
of
diseases,
such
as
breast
cancer.
This
review
focuses
on
latest
discoveries
dysregulated
highlighting
potential
biomarkers
for
clinical
diagnosis,
prognosis,
chemotherapy
response.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(7)
Published: July 31, 2023
Abstract
Dysregulated
ERα
signaling
is
responsible
for
endocrine
resistance
and
eventual
relapse
in
patients
with
estrogen
receptor-positive
(ER
+
)
breast
cancer.
Thus,
identifying
novel
regulators
necessary
to
fully
understand
the
mechanisms
of
resistance.
Here,
we
identified
circRNA-SFMBT2
be
highly
expressed
ER
cancer
cells
comparison
−
found
that
high
levels
were
related
larger
tumor
size
poor
prognosis
In
vitro
vivo
experiments
confirmed
level
was
positively
correlated
protein
level,
implying
a
regulatory
role
signaling.
Moreover,
biogenesis
could
facilitated
via
RNA-binding
quaking
(QKI),
biologically
elevated
expression
promoted
cell
growth
tamoxifen
Mechanistically,
exhibits
specific
tertiary
structure
endows
it
binding
affinity
allows
interact
AF2
DBD
domains
ERα,
enforcing
recruitment
RNF181
AF1
domain
ERα.
Furthermore,
circRNA-SFMBT2/RNF181
axis
differentially
regulated
K48-linked
K63-linked
ubiquitination
enhance
stability,
resulting
increased
target
genes
progression.
summary,
an
important
regulator
signaling,
antagonizing
may
constitute
potential
therapeutic
strategy
Abstract
Background
Cervical
cancer
(CCa)
is
the
fourth
most
common
among
females,
with
high
incidence
and
mortality
rates.
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
are
key
regulators
of
various
biological
processes
in
cancer.
However,
role
circRNAs
cervical
remains
largely
unknown.
This
study
aimed
to
elucidate
circMAST1
CCa.
Methods
CircRNAs
related
CCa
progression
were
identified
via
a
circRNA
microarray.
The
relationship
between
levels
clinicopathological
features
was
evaluated
using
clinical
specimens
data
131
patients
In
vivo
vitro
experiments,
including
xenograft
animal
models,
cell
proliferation
assay,
transwell
RNA
pull-down
whole-transcriptome
sequencing,
RIP
RNA-FISH,
performed
investigate
effects
on
malignant
behavior
Results
CircMAST1
significantly
downregulated
tissues,
low
expression
correlated
poor
prognosis.
Moreover,
our
results
demonstrated
that
inhibited
tumor
growth
lymph
node
metastasis
Mechanistically,
competitively
sequestered
N-acetyltransferase
10
(NAT10)
hindered
Yes-associated
protein
(YAP)
mRNA
ac4C
modification
promote
its
degradation
inhibit
Conclusions
plays
major
suppressive
particular,
can
serve
as
potential
biomarker
novel
target
for
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Abstract
Breast
cancer
(BC)
is
the
most
commonly
diagnosed
malignant
tumour
in
females
worldwide.
Although
remarkable
advances
early
detection
and
treatment
strategies
have
led
to
decreased
mortality,
recurrence
metastasis
remain
major
causes
of
death
BC
patients.
Increasing
evidence
has
demonstrated
that
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
play
critical
roles
progression.
However,
detailed
biological
functions
molecular
mechanisms
circRNAs
are
unclear.
The
aim
this
study
was
investigate
possible
role
progression
BC.
Differentially
expressed
were
identified
by
integrating
breast
tumour-associated
somatic
CNV
data
circRNA
high-throughput
sequencing.
Aberrant
hsa_circ_0007990
expression
host
gene
copy
number
detected
cell
lines
via
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qPCR).
level
tissues
validated
situ
hybridization
(ISH).
Loss-
gain-of-function
experiments
performed
vitro
vivo,
respectively,
explore
potential
function
underlying
investigated
through
MS2
RNA
pull-down,
immunoprecipitation,
fluorescence
hybridization,
immunofluorescence,
chromatin
immunoprecipitation
luciferase
reporter
assays.
levels
elevated
lines,
an
effect
partly
due
gains.
Functional
assays
showed
promoted
growth.
Mechanistically,
could
bind
YBX1
inhibit
its
degradation
preventing
ubiquitin/proteasome-dependent
degradation,
thus
enhancing
cycle-associated
E2F1.
Rescue
suggested
YBX1.
In
general,
our
modulates
ubiquitination
protein
further
regulates
E2F1
promote
We
explored
mechanism
a
novel
candidate
target
for
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
122(8)
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
The
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
estrogen
receptor
(ER)-positive
breast
carcinogenesis
and
drug
resistance
remain
incompletely
understood.
Elevated
expression
of
CCND1
is
linked
to
enhanced
invasiveness,
poorer
prognosis,
therapies
in
ER-positive
cancer.
In
this
study,
we
identify
a
highly
expressed
circular
RNA
(circRNA)
derived
from
FOXK2,
called
circFOXK2,
which
plays
key
role
stabilizing
mRNA,
thereby
promoting
cell
cycle
progression,
growth,
endocrine
therapy
cancer
cells.
Mechanistically,
circFOXK2
binds
directly
mRNA
via
RNA-RNA
pairing
recruits
the
RNA-binding
protein
ELAVL1/HuR,
enhancing
levels.
This
results
activation
CCND1-CDK4/6-p-RB-E2F
signaling
axis,
driving
transcription
downstream
E2F
target
genes
facilitating
G1/S
transition
during
progression.
Notably,
targeting
with
antisense
oligonucleotide
(ASO-circFOXK2)
suppresses
growth
both
vitro
vivo.
Moreover,
combination
ASO-circFOXK2
tamoxifen
exhibits
synergistic
effects
restores
sensitivity
tamoxifen-resistant
Clinically,
high
positively
correlated
levels
lines
patient
tumor
tissues.
Overall,
our
findings
reveal
critical
oncogene
positioning
as
potential
therapeutic
for
clinical
settings.
Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 112 - 27
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
The
role
of
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
in
mediating
chemoresistance
has
gained
significant
attention
due
to
their
ability
transfer
bioactive
molecules
between
drug-resistant
and
drug-sensitive
cells.
In
particular,
they
have
been
demonstrated
play
an
active
part
breast
cancer
by
the
horizontal
genetic
protein
material.
This
review
highlights
EVs,
particularly
miRNA
cargo,
driving
drug
resistance
cancer.
EVs
derived
from
chemoresistant
cells
carry
miRNAs
lncRNAs,
which
are
known
modulate
gene
networks
involved
cell
proliferation
survival.
These
cargo
suppress
apoptosis
targeting
pro-apoptotic
genes
like
PTEN
BIM,
promote
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
through
regulation
pathways
such
as
TGF-β
Wnt/b-catenin,
contribute
tumor
growth
enhancing
angiogenesis
modulating
microenvironment.
Beyond
RNA-mediated
effects,
also
functional
proteins,
including
P-glycoprotein
Hsp70,
impact
cellular
metabolism
survival
pathways.
Our
findings
underscore
significance
chemoresistance,
suggesting
potential
involvement
possible
prognostic
factors
predict
therapy
response
therapeutic
targets
combination
with
usual
therapy.
Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24
Published: March 1, 2025
Breast
cancer
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
cancer-related
deaths
in
women
worldwide.
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs),
a
novel
class
endogenous
noncoding
RNA
with
covalently
closed
continuous
loop
that
lacks
5′-cap
structure
and
3′-poly
A
tail,
are
more
stable
than
linear
less
susceptible
to
degradation
by
nucleases.
CircRNAs
widespread
multiple
mammalian
genomes
have
been
detected
various
tissues,
cells
body
fluids.
Increasing
evidence
shows
abnormal
expression
circRNAs
involved
development
variety
diseases,
including
breast
cancer.
Numerous
studies
explored
potential
as
biomarkers
malignant
tumors.
In
this
review,
we
aim
provide
comprehensive
overview
latest
advances
promising
early
diagnosis,
prognosis,
molecular
type,
metastasis
drug
resistance