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ArticleJournal of gastrointestinal oncology2021

Combined targeting of vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGFC) and P65 using miR-27b-3p agomir and lipoteichoic acid in the treatment of gastric cancer.

Yejia Cui, Shaolong Huang, Jin Cao, Jinjun Ye, Haohai Huang, Dan Liao, Yufeng Yang, Wanchan Chen, Rong Pu

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Article in Journal of gastrointestinal oncology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Yejia CuiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Shaolong HuangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Jin CaoDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Jinjun YeDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Haohai HuangDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Dan LiaoDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Yufeng YangDepartment of Pathology, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Wanchan ChenDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Rong PuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, SSL Central Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan Third Clinical Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Guangdong Medical College · CNDongguan People’s Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGastric cancer is the second leading cancer-related mortality worldwide and more effective treatment strategies are urgently needed to combat the disease. Using lipoteichoic acid (LTA) and miR-27b-3p agomir, we aimed to assess the efficacy of this combination of therapies in treating gastric cancer.

methodsThe RNA levels of miR-27b-3p, FOXO3, MET, KRAS, vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGFC), TSC1, and P65 were analyzed by quantified-PCR (Q-PCR) and the cell viability of AGS cells was analyzed by MTT. Confirm Luciferase reporter assays were used to explore the putative miR-27b-3p binding sites and Western blot analyzed the protein level of GAPDH, VEGFC, P65, AKT, and phosphorylated-AKT (p-AKT). The level of P65 in both the cytoplasm and nucleus of AGS cells was visualized by immunofluorescence assay. Subcutaneous xenograft models of gastric cancer were established, and mice were treated with miR-27b-3p agomir, LTA, or both. Hematoxylin-eosin staining and Ki-67 immunohistochemistry analysis of tumor tissues were then performed.

resultsThe results showed that the decreased expression of miR-27b-3p in gastric cancer cell lines inhibited the viability of AGS cells, and VEGFC was confirmed as the target of miR-27b-3p. In addition, ectopic expression of miR-27b-3p significantly inhibited the AKT pathway in AGS and N87 cells, and LTA suppressed the proliferation of gastric cancer cells by inhibiting the NF-κB pathway. In an established xenograft model, both miR-27b-3p agomir alone and LTA treatment alone inhibited tumor growth and treatment which combined the two showed an even stronger inhibitory effect.

conclusionsTaken together, the combined use of LTA and miR-27b-3p agomir exhibited a synergistic effect in the treatment of gastric cancer.

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Aktapoptosisgastric cancermiR-27b-3pNF-κBvascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGFC)

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