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Comprehensive analysis of lncRNA-associated ceRNA network reveals the novel potential of lncRNA, miRNA and mRNA biomarkers in human rectosigmoid junction cancer.

ABSTRACT: Although accumulating evidence has confirmed the potential biological functions of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression, few studies have focused on rectosigmoid junction cancer. In the present study, a comprehensive analysis was conducted to explore lncRNA-mediated ceRNA implications and their potential value for prognosis. lncRNA, microRNA (miR/miRNA) and mRNA expression profiles were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. Subsequently, a lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network was constructed to evaluate the functions of these differentially expressed genes on overall survival (OS) for rectosigmoid junction cancer. As a result, a rectosigmoid junction cancer-specific ceRNA network was successfully constructed with 7 differentially expressed (DE)lncRNAs, 16 DEmiRNAs and 71 DEmRNAs. Among the network, one DElncRNA (small nucleolar RNA host gene 20) and three mRNAs (sodium- and chloride-dependent taurine transporter, fibroblast growth factor 13 and tubulin polyglutamylase TTLL7) were significantly associated with OS (P<0.05). Additionally, two lncRNAs (KCNQ1OT1 and MIR17HG) interacted with most of the DEmiRNAs. Notably, two top-ranked miRNAs (hsa-miR-374a-5p and hsa-miR-374b-5p) associated networks were identified to be markedly associated with the pathogenesis. Furthermore, four DEmRNAs (caveolin-1, MET, filamin-A and AKT3) were enriched in the Kyoto Encylopedia of Gene and Genomes pathway analysis, as well as being included in the ceRNA network. In summary, the present results revealed that a specific lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network was associated with rectosigmoid junction cancer, providing several molecules that may be used as novel prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC7798100 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

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Comprehensive analysis of lncRNA-associated ceRNA network reveals the novel potential of lncRNA, miRNA and mRNA biomarkers in human rectosigmoid junction cancer.

Zhang Qianshi Q Feng Zhen Z Shi Shasha S Zhang Yu Y Ren Shuangyi S

Oncology letters 20201221 2

Although accumulating evidence has confirmed the potential biological functions of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression, few studies have focused on rectosigmoid junction cancer. In the present study, a comprehensive analysis was conducted to explore lncRNA-mediated ceRNA implications and their potential value for prognosis. lncRNA, microRNA (miR/miRNA) and mRNA expression profiles were downloaded from The Cancer Genom ...[more]

PMID: 33552263

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Comprehensive analysis of lncRNA-associated ceRNA network reveals the novel potential of lncRNA, miRNA and mRNA biomarkers in human rectosigmoid junction cancer.

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