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LncRNA LINC00210 regulated radiosensitivity of osteosarcoma cells via miR-342-3p/GFRA1 axis

Pan He1, Yong-Qiang Xu1, Zhi-Jun Wang1

  • 1Department of Traumatic and Osteopathy, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, China.

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis
|August 26, 2020
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Long non-coding RNA LINC00210 enhances osteosarcoma radioresistance by regulating the miR-342-3p/GFRA1 axis. Targeting LINC00210 may improve radiotherapy efficacy for osteosarcoma patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Radiotherapy Research

Background:

  • Radiotherapy is a key strategy against osteosarcoma metastasis.
  • Cancer radioresistance poses a significant challenge to effective radiotherapy.
  • Understanding osteosarcoma radioresistance mechanisms is crucial for improving treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of LINC00210, miR-342-3p, and GFRA1 in osteosarcoma radioresistance.
  • To elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying osteosarcoma radioresistance.
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets for enhancing radiotherapy in osteosarcoma.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of LINC00210, miR-342-3p, and GFRA1 expression in osteosarcoma tissues and cells using qRT-PCR.
  • Assessment of cell viability, apoptosis, and radiosensitivity via MTT, flow cytometry, and colony formation assays.
  • Luciferase assays to confirm the interaction between LINC00210, miR-342-3p, and GFRA1.

Main Results:

  • LINC00210 and GFRA1 were upregulated, while miR-342-3p was downregulated in osteosarcoma.
  • LINC00210 directly targeted miR-342-3p, leading to increased GFRA1 expression.
  • LINC00210 knockdown or miR-342-3p overexpression significantly enhanced osteosarcoma cell radiosensitivity.

Conclusions:

  • LINC00210 promotes osteosarcoma radioresistance through the miR-342-3p/GFRA1 pathway.
  • LINC00210 represents a promising therapeutic target for overcoming radioresistance in osteosarcoma.
  • Modulating the LINC00210/miR-342-3p/GFRA1 axis could enhance radiotherapy effectiveness.
Keywords:
GFRA1LINC00210miR-342-3posteosarcomaradiosensitivity

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