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miR-330-3p Inhibits the Development of Acute Myeloid Leukemia by Targeting SYTL4
Yuanyuan Zhang1, Anni Xu2, Huiling Qin3,4
1Internal Medicine Base Training, Shanghai Fengxian District Central Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Abstract:
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) serve as crucial regulators in the development of various cancers. Studies have mentioned that miR-330-3p is reduced in Acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Our research objectives included determining the regulatory roles and underlying mechanisms of miR-330-3p in AML progression. miR-330-3p expression in AML was quantified through qRT-PCR. The clinical relevance of miR-330-3p in AML progression, diagnosis, and prognosis was assessed by chi-square, ROC, Cox, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. The impacts of miR-330-3p on AML cell function were examined by CCK8 and Transwell assay. The targeting relationship between miR-330-3p and SYTL4 was analyzed via database and luciferase assay. miR-330-3p was obviously reduced in AML. Low miR-330-3p expression was related to adverse clinical features of AML, suggesting AML progression. miR-330-3p performed well in differentiating AML patients from healthy individuals, and reduced miR-330-3p expression was significantly related to poorer survival outcomes in patients with AML. miR-330-3p upregulation potently inhibited AML cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Furthermore, SYTL4 was a target gene of miR-330-3p. And rescue tests demonstrated that miR-330-3p and SYTL4 jointly participate in the development of AML. In conclusion, miR-330-3p inhibited the development of AML by targeting SYTL4; miR-330-3p may serve as a valuable prognosis and diagnostic biomarker for AML patients.
Insights
MicroRNA-330-3p (miR-330-3p) is reduced in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Upregulating miR-330-3p inhibits AML progression by targeting SYTL4, suggesting its potential as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators in cancer development.
- Reduced miR-330-3p levels are observed in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the regulatory role and mechanisms of miR-330-3p in AML progression.
- To evaluate miR-330-3p as a potential biomarker for AML diagnosis and prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) for miR-330-3p expression analysis.
- Clinical relevance assessed using chi-square, ROC, Cox, and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses.
- Functional impact on AML cells evaluated via CCK8 and Transwell assays; target validation using luciferase assays.
Main Results:
- miR-330-3p expression was significantly decreased in AML patients.
- Low miR-330-3p levels correlated with adverse clinical features and poorer survival outcomes.
- miR-330-3p upregulation suppressed AML cell proliferation, migration, and invasion.
- SYTL4 was identified as a direct target of miR-330-3p, and both were involved in AML development.
Conclusions:
- miR-330-3p inhibits AML development by targeting SYTL4.
- miR-330-3p demonstrates potential as a valuable diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for AML.
