Ling Yang , Meini Li , Guiming Xie , Xian Wu , Mingxiong Qin , Birong Guo , Jingyue Zhang
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Role of ebv-circRPMS1–p53 interaction in the proliferation and clinical progression of Epstein–Barr virus-associated gastric carcinoma
Background
Epstein–Barr virus-associated gastric carcinoma (EBVaGC) represents a distinct clinicopathological entity with unique molecular characteristics, including latent EBV infection and dysregulation of host tumor suppressors. However, the functional interplay between EBV circular RNAs (ebv-circRNAs) and p53 protein remains enigmatic. This study explored the role of ebv-circRPMS1, a previously uncharacterized ebv-circRNA, in EBVaGC pathogenesis.
Methods
To define ebv-circRPMS1–p53 interplay, siRNA knockdown (validated by RT-qPCR) modulated ebv-circRPMS1 in EBV+ cells. RIP/co-immunoprecipitation confirmed direct ebv-circRPMS1–p53 binding. EdU assays quantified proliferation. RNA-FISH/immunofluorescence mapped cytoplasmic colocalization. Xenografts evaluated in vivo tumorigenicity, while BaseScope/IHC analyzed tissues. Clinical cohort (n = 70) correlated co-expression with survival via Kaplan–Meier/Cox regression.
Results
This study demonstrated that ebv-circRPMS1 directly binds to p53, thereby enhancing tumor proliferation. Clinically, ebv-circRPMS1–p53 co-expression correlates with poor survival in EBVaGC patients.
Conclusions
These findings unveil a novel viral strategy for subverting host tumor suppression, providing a rationale for targeting the ebv-circRPMS1–p53 axis in precision oncology.
期刊介绍:
Virus Research provides a means of fast publication for original papers on fundamental research in virology. Contributions on new developments concerning virus structure, replication, pathogenesis and evolution are encouraged. These include reports describing virus morphology, the function and antigenic analysis of virus structural components, virus genome structure and expression, analysis on virus replication processes, virus evolution in connection with antiviral interventions, effects of viruses on their host cells, particularly on the immune system, and the pathogenesis of virus infections, including oncogene activation and transduction.