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EIF4A3-mediated circPRKCI expression promotes triple-negative breast cancer progression by regulating WBP2 and
Xuehui Wang1,2, Hongming Song3, Lin Fang4
1Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Abstract:
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is known as a highly aggressive subtype of BC due to high rate of recurrence and metastasis, poor prognosis and lacking of effective targeted therapies. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been reported to participate in the progression of TNBC. In this study, we demonstrated that circPRKCI, derived from the PRKCI gene, was elevated in BC tissues and cell lines, especially in TNBC. The functional investigation showed that circPRKCI could significantly promote the proliferation and migration of TNBC in vivo and in vitro. In addition, circPRKCI regulated WBP2 and the phosphorylation of AKT via serving as miR-545-3p sponge. Of note, EIF4A3 could induce circPRKCI expression and nuclear export in TNBC cells. Taken together, EIF4A3-mediated circPRKCI could promote TNBC progression by regulating WBP2 and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, providing a new avenue of therapy for TNBC.
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