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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2026

Targeting the LINC01515/miR-325-3p/ERBB4 axis suppresses gastric cancer progression.

Qiang Ji, Bibo Tan, Fang Li, Wenbo Liu, Yijie Zhao, Xinyu Yuan, Kelei Hua, Zihao Chen, Liqiao Fan, Qun Zhao and 1 more

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Qiang JiThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Bibo TanThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Fang LiDepartment of Pathology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Wenbo LiuThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Yijie ZhaoThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Xinyu YuanThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Kelei HuaDepartment of General Surgery, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Zihao ChenDepartment of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Liqiao FanThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Qun ZhaoThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Yong LiThird Department of Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.

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Abstract

backgroundGlobally, gastric cancer (GC) remains the leading cause of cancer-related death. Research on circular RNAs (circRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs), and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) is mostly focused on cancer. lncRNAs can influence gene expression by functioning as ceRNAs to sponge miRNAs. This study sought to characterize the expression patterns of miR-325-3p and LINC01515 and investigate their possible mechanisms in GC.

methodsQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to detect miR-325-3p expression. The target mRNAs and competitive lncRNAs of miR-325-3p were screened via bioinformatics analysis. Cell counting, Transwell assay, and wound-healing experiments were conducted to measure cell growth, migration, and invasion. The relationships between LINC01515, miR-325-3p, and erythroblastic oncogene B4 (ERBB4) were confirmed through the dual luciferase reporter gene assay.

resultsGC cell lines and tissues showed upregulated LINC01515 and ERBB4 expression, accompanied by downregulated miR-325-3p expression. These expression patterns were associated with tumor proliferation, invasion, and migration. ERBB4 was positively correlated with LINC01515 in the context of differentially expressed miR-325-3p. These findings suggest that LINC01515 may regulate ERBB4 by functioning as a ceRNAs to sponge miR-325-3p.

conclusionLINC01515 upregulates ERBB4 expression in GC by sponging miR-325-3p, thereby promoting tumor growth. These findings highlight the LINC01515/miR-325-3p/ERBB4 axis as a potential therapeutic target for GC.

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ERBB4gastric cancerinvasionLINC01515migrationmiR-325-3p

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PMCPMC12886157

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