刘博, 田延锋, 赵增仁, et al. Down-regulation of microRNA-187* expression in colorectal cancer and its roles in promoting cell apoptosis[J]. China Oncology, 2013, 23(9): 703-708.
刘博, 田延锋, 赵增仁, et al. Down-regulation of microRNA-187* expression in colorectal cancer and its roles in promoting cell apoptosis[J]. China Oncology, 2013, 23(9): 703-708. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1007-3969.2013.09.002.
Background and purpose: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in tumor biological behavior. miRNAs are down-regulated or up-regulated in various cancer types
triggering abnormal cell differentiation
proliferation and apoptosis. This study was designed to investigate the expression and clinical significance of miR-187* in colorectal cancer (CRC)
and further to investigate its roles in promoting cell apoptosis. Methods: The expressions of miR-187* in 40 CRC cases were examined by real-time quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (qRT-PCR). The relationship between miR-187* expression and clinical features of CRC was analyzed. HCT116 cells were transfected with a miR-187* mimic and the apoptosis of the transfected cells were examined by flow cytometry (FCM). Results: The expression of miR-187* was down-regulated in CRC tissues 0.165 (0.106
0.428) compared with those in normal tissues 0.334 (0.211
0.712) (P0.05)
especially in mucinous carcinoma and older age CRC (P0.05). Transfection of HCT116 cells with a miR-187* mimic up-regulated the expression of miR-187* and increased cell early apoptosis (P0.05). Conclusion: The expression level of miR-187* was lower in CRC. miR-187* expression correlates with histological type and age. Transfection of HCT116 cells with a miR-187* mimic accelerates apoptosis of tumor cells
suggesting that miR-187* is a potent tumor suppressor.