Cell Biology International,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
43(10), P. 1152 - 1162
Published: Aug. 10, 2018
Abstract
Kidney
fibrosis
is
usually
the
final
manifestation
of
a
wide
variety
renal
diseases.
Recent
years,
research
reported
that
long
non‐coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
played
important
roles
in
human
However,
role
and
underlying
mechanisms
lncRNAs
kidney
were
complicated
largely
unclear.
In
our
study,
we
constructed
cell
model
HK2
cells
using
transforming
growth
factor
β1
(TGF‐β1)
found
lncRNA
maternally
expressed
gene
3
(MEG3)
was
downregulated
TGF‐β1‐induced
fibrosis.
We
then
overexpressed
MEG3
inhibited
promotion
epithelial–mesenchymal
transition,
viability,
proliferation.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
DNA
methyltransferases
1
(DNMT1)
regulated
expression
by
altering
CpGs
methylation
level
promoter
addition,
further
revealed
miR‐185
could
regulate
DNMT1
thus,
modulate
Ultimately,
study
illustrated
modulation
miR‐185/
DNMT1/
pathway
exerted
summary,
finding
displayed
novel
regulatory
mechanism
for
fibrosis,
which
provided
new
potential
therapeutic
target
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 157 - 157
Published: Feb. 7, 2023
Most
transcripts
from
human
genomes
are
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
that
not
translated
into
proteins.
ncRNAs
divided
long
(lncRNAs)
and
small
(sncRNAs).
LncRNAs
regulate
their
target
genes
both
transcriptionally
post-transcriptionally
through
interactions
with
proteins,
RNAs,
DNAs.
Maternally
expressed
gene
3
(MEG3),
a
lncRNA,
functions
as
tumor
suppressor.
MEG3
regulates
cell
proliferation,
cycle,
apoptosis,
hypoxia,
autophagy,
many
other
processes
involved
in
development.
is
downregulated
various
cancer
lines
primary
cancers.
Heavy
metals,
such
hexavalent
chromium
(Cr(VI)),
arsenic,
nickel,
cadmium,
confirmed
carcinogens.
The
exposure
of
cells
to
these
metals
causes
variety
Among
them,
lung
the
one
can
be
induced
by
all
metals.
In
vitro
studies
have
demonstrated
chronic
normal
bronchial
epithelial
(BEAS-2B)
cause
malignant
transformation.
Metal-transformed
capability
an
increase
resistance
elevated
migration
invasion,
properties
stem-like
cells.
Studies
revealed
MEG
Cr(VI)-transformed
cells,
nickel-transformed
cadmium
(Cd)-transformed
forced
expression
reduces
invasion
downregulation
neuronal
precursor
developmentally
protein
9
(NEDD9).
suppresses
transformation
overexpression
decreases
Bcl-xL,
causing
reduced
apoptosis
Cd-transformed
This
paper
reviews
current
knowledge
lncRNA
metal
carcinogenesis.
Cancer Cell International,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: July 17, 2018
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
a
particular
subtype
with
poor
prognosis
due
to
its
aggressive
biological
behavior
and
lack
of
targets
for
therapy.
This
study
aimed
explore
the
expression
profile
potential
function
lncRNAs
in
TNBC
through
bioinformatic
methods.Two
microarrays
were
obtained
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
database.
Differentially
expressed
mRNAs
screened
out
expressions
top
overlapping
validated
using
data
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
co-expression
analysis
was
conducted
R
software
functional
enrichment
performed
by
Metascape.
Kaplan-Meier
Plotter
used
survival
analysis.A
total
1034
dysregulated
found
two
microarrays,
there
8
overlapped
lncRNAs.
Among
them,
537
significantly
correlated
451
protein-coding
genes
(PCGs).
co-expressed
PCGs
mainly
enriched
terms
including
cell
division,
cycle,
protein/DNA
binding,
involved
pathways
other
such
as
PI3K-Akt,
MAPK,
ErbB
p53
signaling
pathways.
Hub-genes
network
identified,
7
them
associated
relapse-free
(MAGI2-AS3:
HR
=
0.51;
GGTA1P:
0.54;
NAP1L2:
0.59;
CRABP2:
0.41;
SYNPO2:
0.50;
MKI67:
2.23;
COL4A6:
1.91;
all
P
<
0.05).Numerous
TNBC,
many
are
possibly
biology.
Several
these
prognosis,
which
can
be
promising
biomarkers.
Cell Biology International,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
43(10), P. 1152 - 1162
Published: Aug. 10, 2018
Abstract
Kidney
fibrosis
is
usually
the
final
manifestation
of
a
wide
variety
renal
diseases.
Recent
years,
research
reported
that
long
non‐coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
played
important
roles
in
human
However,
role
and
underlying
mechanisms
lncRNAs
kidney
were
complicated
largely
unclear.
In
our
study,
we
constructed
cell
model
HK2
cells
using
transforming
growth
factor
β1
(TGF‐β1)
found
lncRNA
maternally
expressed
gene
3
(MEG3)
was
downregulated
TGF‐β1‐induced
fibrosis.
We
then
overexpressed
MEG3
inhibited
promotion
epithelial–mesenchymal
transition,
viability,
proliferation.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
DNA
methyltransferases
1
(DNMT1)
regulated
expression
by
altering
CpGs
methylation
level
promoter
addition,
further
revealed
miR‐185
could
regulate
DNMT1
thus,
modulate
Ultimately,
study
illustrated
modulation
miR‐185/
DNMT1/
pathway
exerted
summary,
finding
displayed
novel
regulatory
mechanism
for
fibrosis,
which
provided
new
potential
therapeutic
target