M. Sletten , K.B. Skogstrøm , S.M. Lind , M. Tinholt , B. Stavik , S. Rayner , N. Iversen
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Abstract
Background
Primary liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide, and the disease is associated with high incidence rate of thrombosis. Studies indicate that Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI) plays a role in cancer development. We aimed to study its expression, clinical role and regulation by micro RNAs (miRNAs) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Methods
Publically available datasets were used for clinical analysis of TFPI and miRNAs expression by web analysis tools. miRNA mimics targeting TFPIα 3’untranslated region (UTR) were selected from target prediction programs and verified by luciferase reporter assay. In vitro effects of miRNAs overexpression in HCC cell lines on TFPI expression and cell proliferation and apoptosis were analysed.
Results
TFPI expression was significantly increased in HCC tumours compared to normal tissue.
Low TFPI tumour expression was associated with better survival probability. Four candidate miRNAs were selected from the target prediction programs. miR-7-5p and miR-1236-3p were validated in HepG2 and Huh7 cells to reduce TFPI mRNA and protein levels following overexpression. Furthermore, miR-7-5p and miR-1236-3p reduced TFPIα-3’UTR-controlled luciferase activity. The two validated miRNAs inhibited proliferation of HepG2 cells, and had clinical significance in HCC.
Conclusions
TFPI was increased in HCC tumours compared to normal tissue and high TFPI expression was associated with an unfavorable outcome in HCC patients. miR-7-5p and miR-1236-3p were identified as novel regulators of TFPI in vitro.
期刊介绍:
Thrombosis Research is an international journal dedicated to the swift dissemination of new information on thrombosis, hemostasis, and vascular biology, aimed at advancing both science and clinical care. The journal publishes peer-reviewed original research, reviews, editorials, opinions, and critiques, covering both basic and clinical studies. Priority is given to research that promises novel approaches in the diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, and prevention of thrombotic and hemorrhagic diseases.