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Abstract
It has been reported that microRNA-203a-3p (miR-203a-3p) modulates cell proliferation, migration and invasion in a variety of cancer cell types. However, little is known about its role in lung cancer progression. The present study found that miR-203a-3p was downregulated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines and tissues. Overexpression of miR-203a-3p inhibits NSCLC cell proliferation, migration and invasion, and promotes cellular apoptosis in vitro. Restoration of miR-203a-3p expression in A549 and NCI-H520 cells enhances their chemosensitivity. Further experiments showed that DNA methyltransferase 3B (DNMT3B) was a direct target of miR-203a-3p. In addition, the present results revealed that promoter hypermethylation was the potential mechanism responsible for low miR-203a-3p expression in NSCLC. Notably, feedback regulation between miR-203a-3p and DNMT3B was observed in NSCLC. Moreover, Overexpression of miR-203a-3p reduces tumor growth in vivo. In summary, the present study has identified an miR-203a-3p-DNMT3B feedback loop that facilitates NSCLC progression.
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Human Cell is the official English-language journal of the Japan Human Cell Society. The journal serves as a forum for international research on all aspects of the human cell, encompassing not only cell biology but also pathology, cytology, and oncology, including clinical oncology. Embryonic stem cells derived from animals, regenerative medicine using animal cells, and experimental animal models with implications for human diseases are covered as well.
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