miR-29a-3p inhibits the malignant characteristics of non-small cell lung cancer cells by reducing the activity of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway

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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) can influence non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a tumor-suppressive and oncogenic manner. The present study aimed to investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of miR-29a-3p in NSCLC. NSCLC cell lines (A549, H1299, and H460) and a normal lung epithelial cell line (BEAS-2B) were used. Additionally, a mouse lung tumor xenograft model was established using A549 cells and used to determine the effects of miR-29a-3p on NSCLC in vivo. Tumor volumes were measured every week. The expression of miR-29a-3p in cells and lung tissues were detected by RT-qPCR. Cell proliferation was detected using Cell Counting Kit-8 and EdU assays. Migration and invasion were assessed using wound healing and Transwell invasion assays, respectively. Ki-67 expression was detected using immunohistochemical staining. The expression levels of Wnt3a and β-catenin were determined using western blotting. miR-29a-3p expression was significantly downregulated in NSCLC cells and mice. In contrast to miR-29a-3p knockdown, miR-29a-3p overexpression decreased NSCLC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion as well as tumor growth in in the NSCLC mouse model. Moreover, miR-29a-3p overexpression decreased the protein expression levels of Wnt3a and β-catenin. The inhibitory effects of miR-29a-3p on NSCLC cells were reversed by LiCl (an activator of the Wnt signaling pathway). In conclusion, miR-29a-3p prevented NSCLC tumor growth and cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. This finding offers novel insights into the prognosis and treatment of NSCLC.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:24

Enthalten in:

Oncology letters - 24(2022), 4 vom: 08. Okt., Seite 379

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Kang [VerfasserIn]
Han, Xiaoliang [VerfasserIn]
Hu, Wenbin [VerfasserIn]
Su, Chao [VerfasserIn]
He, Binjun [VerfasserIn]

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Invasion
Journal Article
MicroRNA29a-3p
Migration
Non-small cell lung cancer
Proliferation
Wnt/β-catenin pathway

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Date Revised 15.10.2022

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3892/ol.2022.13499

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM347538959