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In recent years, circRNAs have garnered increasing attention for their role in cervical cancer. However, the functions of many newly identified circRNAs remain unclear and require further exploration. In this study, we investigated the expression and oncogenic potential of the novel circRNA circSTX6 in cervical cancer. Our findings revealed that circSTX6 is highly expressed in cervical cancer (CC) and is significantly associated with poor patient prognosis, promoting cell survival, proliferation, invasion, and migration. Mechanistically, circSTX6 enhances the stability of the transcription factor SPI1 by binding to it, thereby upregulating IL6 transcription and activating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. Additionally, METTL3-mediated N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification stabilizes circSTX6 through recognition by YTHDC1, forming a positive feedback regulatory loop among METTL3, circSTX6, and SPI1. These findings not only deepen our understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying CC but also highlight circSTX6 as a potential target for molecular therapies.
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Oncogene is dedicated to advancing our understanding of cancer processes through the publication of exceptional research. The journal seeks to disseminate work that challenges conventional theories and contributes to establishing new paradigms in the etio-pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of cancers. Emphasis is placed on research shedding light on processes driving metastatic spread and providing crucial insights into cancer biology beyond existing knowledge.
Areas covered include the cellular and molecular biology of cancer, resistance to cancer therapies, and the development of improved approaches to enhance survival. Oncogene spans the spectrum of cancer biology, from fundamental and theoretical work to translational, applied, and clinical research, including early and late Phase clinical trials, particularly those with biologic and translational endpoints.
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