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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Hsa-circVIM regulates breast cancer tumor progression and tamoxifen sensitivity by sponging miR-1294 in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer cells.

Ying Chen, Zhenhua Zhang, Xue Luo, Meini Cen, Peng Dai, Xiaoyan Zhu

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Ying Chen *Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Xiamen Humanity Hospital, Xiamen, 361006, China.
Zhenhua Zhang *Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, 250014, China.
Xue LuoThe Sixth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen Hospital (Fu Tian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518034, China.
Meini CenDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, China.
Peng DaiGeneral Medicine, Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shanxi Hospital, Shanxi Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Taiyuan, 030001, China.
Xiaoyan ZhuA Ward of Medical Oncology, Eastern Theater Command General Hospital Qinhuai Medical District, No. 34, Section 34, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, 210000, China. 244380663@qq.com.

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backgroundThe progression and metastasis of breast cancer patients are regulated by genetics and epigenetics. Circular RNA (circRNA) plays a pivotal role in modulating the advancement of tumors. The study aimed to explore the clinical performance and regulatory role of hsa-circVIM in breast cancer and its modulatory effect on tamoxifen resistance in hormone receptor (HR) positive breast cancer cells.

methodsRT-qPCR was performed to detect hsa-circVIM expression in breast cancer tissues and cells.CCK-8 assay, Transwell assay, and flow cytometric analyses were performed to evaluate the effects of hsa-circVIM on cellular activities in breast cancer cells and TAM sensitivity in MCF7/TR cells. Bioinformatic analyses were conducted to make function and pathway enrichment analyses.

resultshsa-circVIM expression was raised in breast cancer and predicted unsatisfactory overall survival outcomes. Silencing of hsa-circVIM suppressed cell viability, and migration capacities, while simultaneously enhancing TAM sensitivity and inducing apoptosis of HR-positive breast cancer cells by targeting miR-1294.

conclusionElevated hsa-circVIM expression in breast cancer suggested its potential as a prognostic biomarker. hsa-circVIM functions as both a cancer-promoting molecule and a regulator of TAM responsiveness in HR-positive breast cancer cells by regulating miR-1294 expression. Therefore, hsa-circVIM serves as a potent biomarker for prognosis, plays a promoting role in breast cancer progression, and may offer a therapeutic avenue to overcome TAM resistance.

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Hsa_circ_0017873InvasionPrognosisProliferationTAM

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