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ArticleJournal of clinical laboratory analysis2020

The long non-coding RNA HLNC1 potentiates hepatocellular carcinoma progression via interaction with USP49.

Xinye Qian, Shitong Li, Zhoujing Yang, Jun Zhang

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Article in Journal of clinical laboratory analysis, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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Xinye QianDepartment of Anesthesiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Shitong LiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Zhoujing YangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Jun ZhangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0656-6692
Fudan University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a serious malignancy worldwide especially in China. Our transcriptome analysis identifies a novel long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) termed HLNC1. However, the function of HLNC1 in HCC remains to be determined.

methodsNovel lncRNAs were screened using lncRNA profiling. Relative expression was quantified by qRT-PCR. In vitro experiments such as migration and viability assays were performed. In vivo implantation experiments were conducted to investigate tumorigenic functions. RNA-RNA interaction assay was performed to determine USP49 as HLNC1 binding partner.

resultsWe found that HLNC1 was markedly upregulated in HCC samples and cell lines. HLNC1 could promote viability and migration of HCC cells. Meanwhile, we could also observe an oncogenic effect of HLNC1 in vivo. By RNA-RNA interaction assay, we unraveled USP49 transcript as the HLNC1 binding partner. HLNC1-USP49 interaction dramatically destabilized USP49. Heat-shock factor 1 (HSF1) was shown to directly induce HLNC1 expression. The therapeutic potential of targeting HLNC1 was investigated using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). The ASO construct which significantly depleted HLNC1 expression could strongly attenuate xenograft tumor growth.

conclusionsOur data suggested that HLNC1 may advance HCC progression and act as a potential target for intervention.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLiver NeoplasmsAnimalsBiomarkers, TumorCell Line, TumorDisease ProgressionHeat Shock Transcription FactorsHumansLiverMiceRNA, Long NoncodingUbiquitin ThiolesteraseBiomarkers, TumorHeat Shock Transcription FactorsHSF1 protein, humanRNA, Long NoncodingUbiquitin ThiolesteraseUSP49 protein, humanhepatocellular carcinomaHLNC1HSF1USP49

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PMID32691951
PMCPMC7676201
OpenAlexW3044108543

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