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Felice Pepe1, Rosa Visone2,3, Angelo Veronese4,5
1Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Felice.Pepe@osumc.edu.
Abstract:
The hsa-mir-483 gene, located within the IGF2 locus, transcribes for two mature microRNAs, miR-483-5p and miR-483-3p. This gene, whose regulation is mediated by the the CTNNB1/USF1 complex, shows an independent expression from its host gene IGF2. The miR-483-3p affects the Wnt/β-catenin, the TGF-β, and the TP53 signaling pathways by targeting several genes as CTNNB1, SMAD4, IGF1, and BBC3. Accordingly, miR-483-3p is associated with various tissues specific physiological properties as insulin and melanin production, as well as with cellular physiological functions such as wounding, differentiation, proliferation, and survival. Deregulation of miR-483-3p is observed in different types of cancer, and its overexpression can inhibit the pro-apoptotic pathway induced by the TP53 target effectors. As a result, the oncogenic characteristics of miR-483-3p are linked to the effect of some of the most relevant cancer-related genes, TP53 and CTNNB1, as well as to one of the most important cancer hallmark: the aberrant glucose metabolism of tumor cells. In this review, we summarize the recent findings regarding the miR-483-3p, to elucidate its functional role in physiological and pathological contexts, focusing overall on its involvement in cancer and in the TP53 pathway.
Insights
MicroRNA-483-3p, originating from the hsa-mir-483 gene, influences key cancer pathways like TP53 and Wnt/β-catenin. Its dysregulation is linked to cancer development and aberrant glucose metabolism.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cancer Research
Background:
- The hsa-mir-483 gene, located within the IGF2 locus, produces miR-483-5p and miR-483-3p.
- miR-483-3p expression is regulated by the CTNNB1/USF1 complex and is independent of its host gene, IGF2.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent findings on miR-483-3p.
- To elucidate its role in physiological and pathological conditions, particularly in cancer and the TP53 pathway.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on miR-483-3p.
- Analysis of miR-483-3p's targets and associated signaling pathways.
Main Results:
- miR-483-3p targets genes in Wnt/β-catenin, TGF-β, and TP53 pathways (e.g., CTNNB1, SMAD4, IGF1, BBC3).
- It influences tissue-specific functions like insulin and melanin production, and cellular processes including proliferation and survival.
- Overexpression of miR-483-3p is linked to cancer, potentially inhibiting TP53-induced apoptosis and contributing to aberrant glucose metabolism.
Conclusions:
- miR-483-3p plays a significant role in both normal physiology and disease.
- Its oncogenic potential is associated with key cancer genes (TP53, CTNNB1) and cancer hallmarks like altered metabolism.
- Further research into miR-483-3p is crucial for understanding cancer biology and developing therapeutic strategies.
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