USP30-AS1 Suppresses Colon Cancer Cell Inflammatory Response Through NF-κB/MYBBP1A Signaling.

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide and poses a significant threat to human health. Recent studies have underscored the crucial role of aberrant expression of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the initiation and progression of CRC. In this study we identified that lncRNA USP30-AS1 is significantly downregulated in colorectal cancer tissues, particularly in the advanced stages of the disease. This downregulation correlates with reduced survival rates among patients. Enrichment analysis of genes associated with USP30-AS1 indicates a strong association with inflammatory responses. Notably, pro-inflammatory stimuli, including lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), were found to upregulate the expression of USP30-AS1. Functional assays demonstrated that the knockdown of USP30-AS1 resulted in increased degradation of IκBα protein and enhanced NF-κB transcriptional activity, as well as elevated expression levels of NF-κB downstream inflammatory molecules, including NLRP3, IL-1β, and IL-18. Conversely, ectopic expression of USP30-AS1 inhibited NF-κB transactivation. Mechanistically, USP30-AS1 interacts with MYBBP1A, a known regulator of NF-κB signaling. Notably, overexpression of MYBBP1A alleviated the stimulatory effect of USP30-AS1 knockdown on NF-κB activation. Collectively, these findings suggest that USP30-AS1 acts as a suppressor of colorectal cancer cell growth by modulating the MYBBP1A/NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby highlighting USP30-AS1 as a potential novel therapeutic target for colorectal cancer treatment.