Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3p
Background. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have critical regulatory functions in biological and pathological activities during osteosarcoma progression. It is important to elucidate the expression pattern and reveal the underlying mechanisms of the newly identified lncRNAs. Methods. Herein, we screen...
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| description | Background. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have critical regulatory functions in biological and pathological activities during osteosarcoma progression. It is important to elucidate the expression pattern and reveal the underlying mechanisms of the newly identified lncRNAs. Methods. Herein, we screened the differentially expressed lncRNAs in osteosarcoma tumors and cell lines using lncRNA microarray. The candidate lncRNA was further verified by qRT-PCR, and the association of gene expression with clinicopathological features was evaluated by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis. The targeting miRNA was identified using starBase analysis, and the competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network was established by STRING. Overexpression and silence of RNA were detected by qRT-PCR. Osteosarcoma cell proliferation was measured with CCK-8 assay, and the migration and invasion were evaluated with Transwell assay. Colony formation assay was observed. Flow cytometry evaluated the cell cycle. Western blot was performed to detect the mitotic markers and apoptosis-related proteins. A nude mouse tumor formation experiment was used to evaluate osteosarcoma progression in vivo. Cooverexpressing miR-34b-3p with RAD51 reversed the miR-34b-3p-induced changes in proliferation, the cell cycle, the expression of H2A.X, and that of apoptosis-related proteins. Results. HCG9 was identified as osteosarcoma-associated lncRNA. Osteosarcoma tissues and cell lines expressed higher levels of HCG9 as compared to normal tissues and osteoblasts, and high expression of HCG9 was further proved to be related to metastasis and the grade of osteosarcoma in clinical cases. Knockdown of HCG9 inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of osteosarcoma cells. miR-34b-3p was identified as the target of HCG9, and RAD51 acted as a potential target of miR-34b-3p. Cooverexpressing miR-34b-3p with HCG9 partially suppressed the HCG9-stimulated proliferation, migration, and invasion of osteosarcoma cells in vitro and delayed the tumor progression in vivo. Conclusion. We discovered that lncRNA HCG9 promoted the proliferation of osteosarcoma cells via suppressing miR-34b-3p. Our study provides novel biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for osteosarcoma treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7340b605b9a8492db415e6a7eea197752025-02-03T01:08:48ZengWileyMediators of Inflammation0962-93511466-18612021-01-01202110.1155/2021/99788829978882Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3pLu Wang0ShuangQing Li1Lin Qi2Lin Ling3Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, ChinaBackground. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have critical regulatory functions in biological and pathological activities during osteosarcoma progression. It is important to elucidate the expression pattern and reveal the underlying mechanisms of the newly identified lncRNAs. Methods. Herein, we screened the differentially expressed lncRNAs in osteosarcoma tumors and cell lines using lncRNA microarray. The candidate lncRNA was further verified by qRT-PCR, and the association of gene expression with clinicopathological features was evaluated by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis. The targeting miRNA was identified using starBase analysis, and the competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network was established by STRING. Overexpression and silence of RNA were detected by qRT-PCR. Osteosarcoma cell proliferation was measured with CCK-8 assay, and the migration and invasion were evaluated with Transwell assay. Colony formation assay was observed. Flow cytometry evaluated the cell cycle. Western blot was performed to detect the mitotic markers and apoptosis-related proteins. A nude mouse tumor formation experiment was used to evaluate osteosarcoma progression in vivo. Cooverexpressing miR-34b-3p with RAD51 reversed the miR-34b-3p-induced changes in proliferation, the cell cycle, the expression of H2A.X, and that of apoptosis-related proteins. Results. HCG9 was identified as osteosarcoma-associated lncRNA. Osteosarcoma tissues and cell lines expressed higher levels of HCG9 as compared to normal tissues and osteoblasts, and high expression of HCG9 was further proved to be related to metastasis and the grade of osteosarcoma in clinical cases. Knockdown of HCG9 inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of osteosarcoma cells. miR-34b-3p was identified as the target of HCG9, and RAD51 acted as a potential target of miR-34b-3p. Cooverexpressing miR-34b-3p with HCG9 partially suppressed the HCG9-stimulated proliferation, migration, and invasion of osteosarcoma cells in vitro and delayed the tumor progression in vivo. Conclusion. We discovered that lncRNA HCG9 promoted the proliferation of osteosarcoma cells via suppressing miR-34b-3p. Our study provides novel biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for osteosarcoma treatment.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9978882 |
| spellingShingle | Lu Wang ShuangQing Li Lin Qi Lin Ling Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3p Mediators of Inflammation |
| title | Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3p |
| title_full | Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3p |
| title_fullStr | Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3p |
| title_full_unstemmed | Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3p |
| title_short | Long Noncoding RNA HCG9 Promotes Osteosarcoma Progression through RAD51 by Acting as a ceRNA of miR-34b-3p |
| title_sort | long noncoding rna hcg9 promotes osteosarcoma progression through rad51 by acting as a cerna of mir 34b 3p |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9978882 |
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