The Dysregulated Expression of KCNQ1OT1 and Its Interaction with Downstream Factors miR-145/CCNE2 in Breast Cancer Cells.

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS:

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revealed abundant long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) that have been characterized as critical components of cancer biology in humans. The present study aims to investigate the role of the lncRNA KCNQ1OT1 in breast cancer (BRCA) as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms and functions of KCNQ1OT1 involved in the progression of BRCA.

METHODS:

The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and StarBase v2.0 were used to obtain the required gene data. Dual luciferase reporter gene assays were conducted to verify the relevant intermolecular target relationships. QRT-PCR and Western blot were performed to measure the expression levels of different molecules. Cell proliferation was detected by using the MTT and colony formation assays, while cell migration and invasion were examined by transwell assay. Variations in cell apoptosis and cell cycle were determined through flow cytometry. A tumor xenograft model was applied to assess tumor growth in vivo.

RESULTS:

KCNQ1OT1 was found to be remarkably highly expressed in BRCA tissues and cells. KCNQ1OT1 modulated CCNE2 through sponging miR-145 in BRCA. KCNQ1OT1 promoted tumor growth in vivo by regulating miR-145/CCNE2.

CONCLUSION:

The KCNQ1OT1/miR-145/CCNE2 axis plays a critical regulatory role in BRCA, potentially giving rise to BRCA tumorigenesis and progression. These findings provide valuable evidence for improving the diagnosis and treatment of BRCA in the future.

• Authors: Weiliang Feng, Chen Wang, Chenlu Liang, Hongjian Yang, Daobao Chen, Xingfei Yu, Wenyan Zhao, Donghua Geng, Shuqiang Li, Zhaofu Chen, Ming Sun
• Journal: Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology (Cell Physiol Biochem) Vol. 49 Issue 2 Pg. 432-446 ( 2018) ISSN: 1421-9778 [Electronic] Germany
• PMID: 30157476 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2018 The Author(s). Published by S. Karger AG, Basel.

Chemical References

• 3' Untranslated Regions
• Antagomirs
• CCNE2 protein, human
• Cyclins
• KCNQ1OT1 long non-coding RNA, human
• MIRN145 microRNA, human
• MicroRNAs
• PPAR gamma
• Potassium Channels, Voltage-Gated
• RNA, Small Interfering

Topics

• 3' Untranslated Regions
• Animals
• Antagomirs (metabolism)
• Breast Neoplasms (drug therapy, mortality, pathology)
• Cell Cycle Checkpoints
• Cell Line, Tumor
• Cell Proliferation
• Cyclins (antagonists & inhibitors, genetics, metabolism)
• Female
• Humans
• Kaplan-Meier Estimate
• Mice
• Mice, Inbred BALB C
• Mice, Nude
• MicroRNAs (antagonists & inhibitors, genetics, metabolism)
• Middle Aged
• PPAR gamma (genetics, metabolism)
• Potassium Channels, Voltage-Gated (antagonists & inhibitors, genetics, metabolism)
• RNA Interference
• RNA, Small Interfering (metabolism, therapeutic use)