MiR-100 up-regulation enhanced cell autophagy and apoptosis induced by cisplatin in osteosarcoma by targeting mTOR

Z Yu1, N Li, K Jiang

  • 1Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Osteosarcoma is a primary bone cancer.
  • MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play roles in cancer development.
  • Cisplatin is a common chemotherapy drug.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of microRNA-100 (miR-100) in cisplatin-induced autophagy and apoptosis in osteosarcoma.
  • To explore the potential targeting of the mTOR pathway by miR-100.

Main Methods:

  • Cell culture models of osteosarcoma.
  • Transfection to up-regulate miR-100.
  • Assessment of cell autophagy and apoptosis.
  • Western blot analysis to examine mTOR pathway proteins.

Main Results:

  • Up-regulation of miR-100 enhanced cisplatin-induced autophagy and apoptosis in osteosarcoma cells.
  • miR-100 was found to target the mTOR pathway.

Conclusions:

  • miR-100 may serve as a therapeutic target to enhance cisplatin efficacy in osteosarcoma.
  • The findings suggest a mechanism involving miR-100, mTOR, autophagy, and apoptosis in osteosarcoma treatment.

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