MicroRNA-106a-5p facilitates human glioblastoma cell proliferation and invasion by targeting adenomatosis polyposis coli protein.
The invasive behavior of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) cells is an important reason for its poor prognosis. Tumor cells acquire an ability to digest the extracellular matrix and infiltrate the adjacent normal tissue during invasion. Restraining GBM invasion by changing effector molecules can significantly improve the patient's prognosis. MiRNAs are involved in multiple biological functions via suppressing target genes. In this study, we found that miR-106a-5p expression was high in GBM tissues and cells. The data showed an inverse correlation in GBM tissues between the levels of miR-106a-5p and adenomatosis polyposis coli (APC) mRNAs.Additionally, ectopic expression of miR-106a-5pfacilitated the invasion of GBM cells whereas inhibition of miR-106a-5p expression weakened the invasive ability. Numerous transcription factors are downstream effectors of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Target prediction databases and luciferase data showed that APC is a new direct target of miR-106a-5p. Importantly, westernblot assays demonstrated that miR-106a-5p can reduce APC protein level and enhance target proteins of Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Thus, we hypothesize that miR-106a-5p directly targets APC, resulting in the activation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Our results suggest that miR-106a-5p is involved in the invasive behavior of GBM cells and by targeting APC and activating Wnt/β-catenin pathway, it provides a theoretical basis for developing potential clinical strategies.
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.137 South Liyushan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China.
Dazhi
D
Li
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.137 South Liyushan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China.
Zengliang
Z
Wang
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China.
Zigui
Z
Chen
Department of Neurosurgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.116 Huanghe Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830000, China.
Lin
L
Lin
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.137 South Liyushan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China.
Yongxin
Y
Wang
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.137 South Liyushan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China.
Duishanbai
D
Sailike
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.137 South Liyushan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China.
Kun
K
Luo
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.137 South Liyushan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China.
Guojia
G
Du
Department of Neurosurgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.116 Huanghe Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830000, China.
Xinggang
X
Xiang
Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, No.137 South Liyushan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China. Electronic address: Dangmurenjiafu@126.com.
Geng Dangmuren
GD
Jiafu
D025601:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli Protein / Q000378:metabolism*; D001483:Base Sequence; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology*; D002453:Cell Cycle / Q000235:genetics; D045744:Cell Line, Tumor; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D015972:Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic; D005909:Glioblastoma / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D035683:MicroRNAs / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D015854:Up-Regulation / Q000235:genetics; D060449:Wnt Signaling Pathway / Q000235:genetics
D025601:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli Protein; C542541:MIRN106 microRNA, human; D035683:MicroRNAs
APC; GBM; Invasion; Wnt/β-catenin pathway; miR-106a-5p