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In Vivo Inhibition of MicroRNA to Decrease Tumor Growth in Mice
Published on: August 23, 2019
circ_0006988 promotes gastric cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion through miRNA-92a-2-5p/TFAP4 axis
1Department of Medical Oncology, Nanyang Central Hospital, Nanyang, 473000, China.
Abstract:
Aim: To explore precise function and underlying mechanism of circ_0006988 in gastric cancer (GC).Materials & methods: GC tissues were collected clinically, and GC cells were purchased from the company. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein expression. Functional analysis was performed through CCK-8, Transwell and scratch experiment. Binding relationship was validated through dual luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation assays. HGC-27 cells were subcutaneously injected into mice to construct a xenograft tumor model.Results: In GC tissues and cells, circ_0006988 overexpressed, promoting proliferation, migration and invasion. MiRNA-92a-2-5p downregulation or TFAP4 overexpression weakened effects of circ_0006988 silencing on GC progression.Conclusion: circ_0006988 facilitates GC development through miRNA-92a-2-5p/TFAP4 axis.
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