Project description:Targeted cancer therapy for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has made little progress largely due to a lack of knowledge of the driving genomic alterations. Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to SCC remain a challenge. We analyzed sncRNAs microarray in 108 fresh frozen specimens of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) as discovery set and assessed associations between sncRNAs and recurrence-free survival. SncRNA signature identified was externally validated in two independent cohorts. We investigated the functional consequences of sncRNA identified and its integrative analysis of complex cancer genomics. We identified 3 recurrence-associated sncRNAs (miR-223, miR-1269a and nc886) from discovery set and proved risk prediction model externally in high and low volume centers. We uncovered through in vitro experiment that nc886 was down-regulated by hypermethylation of its promoter region and influences splicing of pre-mRNAs with minor introns by regulating expression of minor spliceosomal small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) such as RNU4atac. Integrative analysis from lung SCC data in The Cancer Genome Atlas revealed that patients with lower expression of nc886 had more genetic alterations of TP53, DNA damage response and cell cycle genes. nc886 inhibits minor splicing to suppress expression of certain oncogenes such as PARP1 and E2F family containing minor introns. We present risk prediction model with sncRNAs for ESCC. Among them, nc886 may contribute to complete minor splicing via regulation of minor spliceosomal snRNAs supporting the notion that aberrant alteration in minor splicing might be a key driver of ESCC. Pre-clinical study Analysis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma cell lines knocked-down for nc886 and vault RNA VTRNA1-1 via antisense oligonucleotide (ASO)-targeting.
Project description:Targeted cancer therapy for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has made little progress largely due to a lack of knowledge of the driving genomic alterations. Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to SCC remain a challenge. We analyzed sncRNAs microarray in 108 fresh frozen specimens of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) as discovery set and assessed associations between sncRNAs and recurrence-free survival. SncRNA signature identified was externally validated in two independent cohorts. We investigated the functional consequences of sncRNA identified and its integrative analysis of complex cancer genomics. We identified 3 recurrence-associated sncRNAs (miR-223, miR-1269a and nc886) from discovery set and proved risk prediction model externally in high and low volume centers. We uncovered through in vitro experiment that nc886 was down-regulated by hypermethylation of its promoter region and influences splicing of pre-mRNAs with minor introns by regulating expression of minor spliceosomal small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) such as RNU4atac. Integrative analysis from lung SCC data in The Cancer Genome Atlas revealed that patients with lower expression of nc886 had more genetic alterations of TP53, DNA damage response and cell cycle genes. nc886 inhibits minor splicing to suppress expression of certain oncogenes such as PARP1 and E2F family containing minor introns. We present risk prediction model with sncRNAs for ESCC. Among them, nc886 may contribute to complete minor splicing via regulation of minor spliceosomal snRNAs supporting the notion that aberrant alteration in minor splicing might be a key driver of ESCC. Clinical study ESCC tumor samples vs. ESCC normal samples
Project description:Targeted cancer therapy for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has made little progress largely due to a lack of knowledge of the driving genomic alterations. Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to SCC remain a challenge. We analyzed sncRNAs microarray in 108 fresh frozen specimens of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) as discovery set and assessed associations between sncRNAs and recurrence-free survival. SncRNA signature identified was externally validated in two independent cohorts. We investigated the functional consequences of sncRNA identified and its integrative analysis of complex cancer genomics. We identified 3 recurrence-associated sncRNAs (miR-223, miR-1269a and nc886) from discovery set and proved risk prediction model externally in high and low volume centers. We uncovered through in vitro experiment that nc886 was down-regulated by hypermethylation of its promoter region and influences splicing of pre-mRNAs with minor introns by regulating expression of minor spliceosomal small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) such as RNU4atac. Integrative analysis from lung SCC data in The Cancer Genome Atlas revealed that patients with lower expression of nc886 had more genetic alterations of TP53, DNA damage response and cell cycle genes. nc886 inhibits minor splicing to suppress expression of certain oncogenes such as PARP1 and E2F family containing minor introns. We present risk prediction model with sncRNAs for ESCC. Among them, nc886 may contribute to complete minor splicing via regulation of minor spliceosomal snRNAs supporting the notion that aberrant alteration in minor splicing might be a key driver of ESCC.
Project description:Targeted cancer therapy for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has made little progress largely due to a lack of knowledge of the driving genomic alterations. Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to SCC remain a challenge. We analyzed sncRNAs microarray in 108 fresh frozen specimens of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) as discovery set and assessed associations between sncRNAs and recurrence-free survival. SncRNA signature identified was externally validated in two independent cohorts. We investigated the functional consequences of sncRNA identified and its integrative analysis of complex cancer genomics. We identified 3 recurrence-associated sncRNAs (miR-223, miR-1269a and nc886) from discovery set and proved risk prediction model externally in high and low volume centers. We uncovered through in vitro experiment that nc886 was down-regulated by hypermethylation of its promoter region and influences splicing of pre-mRNAs with minor introns by regulating expression of minor spliceosomal small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) such as RNU4atac. Integrative analysis from lung SCC data in The Cancer Genome Atlas revealed that patients with lower expression of nc886 had more genetic alterations of TP53, DNA damage response and cell cycle genes. nc886 inhibits minor splicing to suppress expression of certain oncogenes such as PARP1 and E2F family containing minor introns. We present risk prediction model with sncRNAs for ESCC. Among them, nc886 may contribute to complete minor splicing via regulation of minor spliceosomal snRNAs supporting the notion that aberrant alteration in minor splicing might be a key driver of ESCC.
Project description:Targeted cancer therapy for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has made little progress largely due to a lack of knowledge of the driving genomic alterations. Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to SCC remain a challenge. We analyzed sncRNAs microarray in 108 fresh frozen specimens of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) as discovery set and assessed associations between sncRNAs and recurrence-free survival. SncRNA signature identified was externally validated in two independent cohorts. We investigated the functional consequences of sncRNA identified and its integrative analysis of complex cancer genomics. We identified 3 recurrence-associated sncRNAs (miR-223, miR-1269a and nc886) from discovery set and proved risk prediction model externally in high and low volume centers. We uncovered through in vitro experiment that nc886 was down-regulated by hypermethylation of its promoter region and influences splicing of pre-mRNAs with minor introns by regulating expression of minor spliceosomal small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) such as RNU4atac. Integrative analysis from lung SCC data in The Cancer Genome Atlas revealed that patients with lower expression of nc886 had more genetic alterations of TP53, DNA damage response and cell cycle genes. nc886 inhibits minor splicing to suppress expression of certain oncogenes such as PARP1 and E2F family containing minor introns. We present risk prediction model with sncRNAs for ESCC. Among them, nc886 may contribute to complete minor splicing via regulation of minor spliceosomal snRNAs supporting the notion that aberrant alteration in minor splicing might be a key driver of ESCC. Clinical study ESCC tumor samples.
Project description:Targeted cancer therapy for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has made little progress largely due to a lack of knowledge of the driving genomic alterations. Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target to SCC remain a challenge. We analyzed sncRNAs microarray in 108 fresh frozen specimens of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) as discovery set and assessed associations between sncRNAs and recurrence-free survival. SncRNA signature identified was externally validated in two independent cohorts. We investigated the functional consequences of sncRNA identified and its integrative analysis of complex cancer genomics. We identified 3 recurrence-associated sncRNAs (miR-223, miR-1269a and nc886) from discovery set and proved risk prediction model externally in high and low volume centers. We uncovered through in vitro experiment that nc886 was down-regulated by hypermethylation of its promoter region and influences splicing of pre-mRNAs with minor introns by regulating expression of minor spliceosomal small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) such as RNU4atac. Integrative analysis from lung SCC data in The Cancer Genome Atlas revealed that patients with lower expression of nc886 had more genetic alterations of TP53, DNA damage response and cell cycle genes. nc886 inhibits minor splicing to suppress expression of certain oncogenes such as PARP1 and E2F family containing minor introns. We present risk prediction model with sncRNAs for ESCC. Among them, nc886 may contribute to complete minor splicing via regulation of minor spliceosomal snRNAs supporting the notion that aberrant alteration in minor splicing might be a key driver of ESCC.
Project description:Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a heterogeneous disease with variable outcomes that are challenging to predict. A better understanding of the biology of ESCC recurrence is needed to improve patient care. Our goal was to identify small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) that could predict the likelihood of recurrence after surgical resection and to uncover potential molecular mechanisms that dictate clinical heterogeneity.We developed a robust prediction model for recurrence based on the analysis of the expression profile data of sncRNAs from 108 fresh frozen ESCC specimens as a discovery set and assessment of the associations between sncRNAs and recurrence-free survival (RFS). We also evaluated the mechanistic and therapeutic implications of sncRNA obtained through integrated analysis from multiple datasets.We developed a risk assessment score (RAS) for recurrence with three sncRNAs (microRNA (miR)-223, miR-1269a and nc886) whose expression was significantly associated with RFS in the discovery cohort (n=108). RAS was validated in an independent cohort of 512 patients. In multivariable analysis, RAS was an independent predictor of recurrence (HR, 2.27; 95% CI, 1.26 to 4.09; p=0.007). This signature implies the expression of ?Np63 and multiple alterations of driver genes like PIK3CA. We suggested therapeutic potentials of immune checkpoint inhibitors in low-risk patients, and Polo-like kinase inhibitors, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors, and histone deacetylase inhibitors in high-risk patients.We developed an easy-to-use prognostic model with three sncRNAs as robust prognostic markers for postoperative recurrence of ESCC. We anticipate that such a stratified and systematic, tumour-specific biological approach will potentially contribute to significant improvement in ESCC treatment.
Project description:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the primary subtype of lung cancer. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been reported to serve prominent roles in cancer progression. However, the expression patterns and potential roles of lncRNAs in NSCLC remain to be elucidated. In the present study, four public datasets were analyzed to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncs) in NSCLC. A further dataset, GSE19188, was analyzed to validate the findings. A total of 38 upregulated and 31 downregulated lncRNAs were identified in NSCLC, compared with samples from healthy controls. Among these, 12 lncRNAs were associated with the progression of NSCLC, and dysregulated between high grade (stage III and IV) and low grade (stage II) NSCLC samples. Moreover, dysregulation of lncRNA-SIGLEC17P, GGTA1P, A2M-AS1, LINC00938, GVINP1, LINC00667 and TMPO-AS1 was associated with overall survival time in patients with NSCLC. Co-expression analyses, combined with the construction of protein-protein interaction networks, were performed to reveal the potential roles of key lncRNAs in NSCLC. The present study revealed a series of lncRNAs involved in the progression of NSCLS, which may serve as novel biomarkers for the disease.