Abstract
Abstract
Background
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) act pivotal roles in the progression of multiple malignancies. However, the underlying mechanisms by which hsa_circ_0007031 (circTUBGCP3) contributes to lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) remain largely unknown.
Methods
The association of circTUBGCP3 expression with clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis in patients with LAC was determined by RT-qPCR and fluorescence in situ hybridization. The in vitro functional experiments as well as a subcutaneous tumorigenesis model were executed to estimate the role of circTUBGCP3 in LAC cells. The interaction between circTUBGCP3 and miR-885-3p was confirmed by RNA immunoprecipitation, luciferase gene report and RT-qPCR assays. The effects of circTUBGCP3 on miR-885-3p-mediated Wnt10b/β-catenin signaling were evaluated by Western blot.
Results
The upregulation of circTUBGCP3 or downregulation of miR-885-3p was associated with the pathological stage and poor survival in patients with LAC. Restored expression of circTUBGCP3 facilitated the growth and invasion of LAC cells, but knockdown of circTUBGCP3 harbored the opposite effects. In mechanism, circTUBGCP3 could act as a sponge of miR-885-3p, which suppressed the cell proliferation and colony formation and attenuated the tumor-promoting effects of circTUBGCP3. Wnt10b as a target of miR-885-3p could be upregulated be circTUBGCP3 and indicate poor survival in patient with LAC.
Conclusions
Our findings demonstrated that circTUBGCP3 promoted LAC progression by sponging miR-885-3p, and might represent a prognostic factor for LAC.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cancer Research,Genetics,Oncology
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