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Expression and Regulatory Network Analysis of MiR-139-3p, a New Potential Serum Biomarker for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Based on Bioinformatics Analysis.

Yonghong Wang, Qimei Fang, Liru Tian, Zhongzhen Yuan, Lizhen Tian, Zhongli Zhou

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Yonghong WangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chongqing Qianjiang Central Hospital, Qianjiang District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
Qimei FangGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Liru TianKingMed School of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Zhongzhen YuanDepartment of Pharmacy, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital & Chongqing Cancer Institute & Chongqing Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
Lizhen TianDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Guangzhou Drug Administration Hospital, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Zhongli ZhouDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Chongqing Qianjiang Central Hospital, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-1866-8012

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backgroundIn recent studies, microRNAs have been demonstrated as stable detectable biomarkers in blood for cancer. In addition, computer-aided biomarker discovery has now become an attractive paradigm for precision diagnosis.

methodsIn this study, we identified and evaluated miR-139-3p as a biomarker for screening of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma using the Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus database analyses. We identified possible miR-139-3p target genes through the predicted database and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma upregulated genes from the Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene. Bioinformatics analysis was performed to determine key miR-139-3p targets and pathways associated with esophageal carcinoma. Finally, the expression and expected significance of hub genes were evaluated via the Genotype-Tissue Expression project.

resultsMiR-139-3p was significantly downregulated in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma/esophageal carcinoma. In GSE 122497, the area under the curve-receiver operating characteristic value, sensitivity, and specificity for serum miR-139-3p were 0.754, 67.49%, and 80.00%, respectively. The pattern specification process, skeletal system development, and regionalization process were the most enriched interactions in esophageal carcinoma. In addition, Epstein-Barr virus infection, human T-cell leukemia virus 1 infection, and human cytomegalovirus infection were identified as crucial pathways. Six hub genes (CD1A, FCGR2A, ANPEP, CD1B, membrane metalloendopeptidase, and TWIST1) were found, and FCGR2A and membrane metalloendopeptidase were further confirmed by genotype-tissue expression. High expression of membrane metalloendopeptidase correlated with a better overall survival but not with disease-free survival of patients with esophageal carcinoma.

conclusionsMiR-139-3p was identified as a candidate biomarker for predicting esophageal squamous cell carcinoma based on network analysis. MiR-139-3p acted as a tumor suppressor by targeting membrane metalloendopeptidase in esophageal carcinoma, and low expression of membrane metalloendopeptidase may indicate a better prognosis of patients with esophageal carcinoma.

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Biomarkers, TumorComputational BiologyDatabases, GeneticEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaGene Expression ProfilingGene Regulatory NetworksHumansMicroRNAsPrognosisProtein Interaction MapsSurvival RateBiomarkers, TumorMicroRNAsMIRN139 microRNA, humanbioinformaticsbiomarkersesophageal squamous cell carcinomamicroRNAmiR-139-3pTCGA

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PMCPMC7225788

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