Dataset Information

Exosome-transmitted circVMP1 facilitates the progression and cisplatin resistance of non-small cell lung cancer by targeting miR-524-5p-METTL3/SOX2 axis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play important regulatory roles in multiple human malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Here, we explored the role of circRNA vacuole membrane protein 1 (circVMP1) in NSCLC progression and cisplatin (DDP) resistance.

Methods

The DDP resistance, proliferation, sphere formation ability, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of NSCLC cells were analyzed by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay, 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay, sphere formation assay, wound healing assay, Transwell assay, and flow cytometry. Methylated RIP-qPCR (MeRIP-qPCR) was conducted to analyze the m⁶A modification level of SRY-box transcription factor 2 (SOX2). Dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay, and RNA-pull down assay were performed to confirm the intermolecular interaction. Exosomes were identified by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and characterized by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA).

Results

CircVMP1 expression was markedly elevated in DDP-resistant NSCLC cell lines compared with their parental cell lines. CircVMP1 absence restrained the proliferation, sphere formation, migration, invasion, and DDP resistance and promoted the apoptosis of DDP-resistant NSCLC cells. CircVMP1 acted as microRNA-524-5p (miR-524-5p) sponge to up-regulate the expression of methyltransferase 3, N6-adenosine-methyltransferase complex catalytic subunit (METTL3) and SOX2. CircVMP1 silencing restrained the malignant behaviors and DDP resistance of A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells by targeting miR-524-5p. Exosomal circVMP1 disseminated the malignant properties and DDP resistance to DDP-sensitive cells. Exosomal circVMP1 elevated the DDP resistance of xenograft tumors in vivo. Exosomal circVMP1 was up-regulated in the serum samples of DDP-resistant NSCLC patients compared with DDP-sensitive patients.

Conclusion

Exosome-mediated transmission of circVMP1 promoted NSCLC progression and DDP resistance by targeting miR-524-5p-METTL3/SOX2 axis.HighlightsCircVMP1 level is up-regulated in DDP-resistant NSCLC cell lines compared with DDP-sensitive cell lines.CircVMP1 absence restrains the malignant behaviors and DDP resistance of A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells.CircVMP1-miR-524-5p/METTL3/SOX2 axis is identified for the first time.CircVMP1 plays an oncogenic role by targeting miR-524-5p-METTL3/SOX2 axis in A549/DDP and H1299/DDP cells.Exosomal circVMP1 transmits the malignant properties and DDP resistance to DDP-sensitive cells.

SUBMITTER: Xie H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9045767 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

ACCESS DATA

Similar Datasets

Project description:BackgroundCisplatin resistance is the main cause of poor clinical prognosis in patients with gastric cancer (GC). Yet, the exact mechanism underlying cisplatin resistance remains unclear. Recent studies have suggested that exocrine miRNAs found in the tumor microenvironment participate in tumor metastasis and drug resistance.MethodsExosomes isolated from BGC823 and BGC823/DDP culture medium were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and differential ultracentrifugation, and miRNA expression profiles of BGC823 and BGC823/DDP cells derived exosomes were analyzed using miRNA microarray. In vivo and in vitro assays were used to identify roles of exosomal miR-769-5p and clarify the mechanism of exosomal miR-769-5p regulated the crosstalk between sensitive and resistant GC cells.ResultsIn this study, we found that cisplatin-resistant GC cells communicated with the tumor microenvironment by secreting microvesicles. MiR-769-5p was upregulated in GC tissues and enriched in the serum exosomes of cisplatin-resistant patients. The biologically active miR-769-5p could be integrated into exosomes and delivered to sensitive cells, spreading cisplatin resistance. Underlying cellular and molecular mechanism was miR-769-5p targeting CASP9, thus inhibiting the downstream caspase pathway and promoting the degradation of the apoptosis-related protein p53 through the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. Targeting miR-769-5p with its antagonist to treat cisplatin-resistant GC cells can restore the cisplatin response, confirming that exosomal miR-769-5p can act as a key regulator of cisplatin resistance in GC.ConclusionsThese findings indicate that exosome-transmitted miR-769-5p confers cisplatin resistance and progression in gastric cancer by targeting CASP9 and promoting the ubiquitination degradation of p53. These findings reveal exosomal miR-769-5p derived from drug-resistant cells can be used as a potential therapeutic predictor of anti-tumor chemotherapy to enhance the effect of anti-cancer chemotherapy, which provides a new treatment option for GC.