Inhibition of lncRNA KCNQ1OT1 Improves Apoptosis and Chemotherapy Drug Response in Small Cell Lung Cancer by TGF-β1 Mediated Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition
- Author:
Deyu LI
1
;
Qin TONG
;
Yuane LIAN
;
Zhizhong CHEN
;
Yaru ZHU
;
Weimei HUANG
;
Yang WEN
;
Qiongyao WANG
;
Shumei LIANG
;
Man LI
;
Jianjing ZHENG
;
Zhenhua LIU
;
Huanxin LIU
;
Linlang GUO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Cancer Research and Treatment 2021;53(4):1042-1056
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:Drug resistance is one of the main causes of chemotherapy failure in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), and extensive biological studies into chemotherapy drug resistance are required.
Materials and Methods:In this study, we performed lncRNA microarray, in vitro functional assays, in vivo models and cDNA microarray to evaluate the impact of lncRNA in SCLC chemoresistance.
Results:The results showed that KCNQ1OT1 expression was upregulated in SCLC tissues and was a poor prognostic factor for patients with SCLC. Knockdown of KCNQ1OT1 inhibited cell proliferation, migration, chemoresistance and promoted apoptosis of SCLC cells. Mechanistic investigation showed that KCNQ1OT1 can activate transforming growth factor-β1 mediated epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in SCLC cells.
Conclusion:Taken together, our study revealed the role of KCNQ1OT1 in the progression and chemoresistance of SCLC, and suggested KCNQ1OT1 as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in SCLC clinical management.
