MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are a novel class of gene regulators that may be involved in tumor chemoresistance. Recently, specific miRNA expression profiles have been identified in adult glioblastoma (aGBM), but there are only limited data available on the role of miRNAs in pediatric GBM (pGBM). In the present study, the expression profile of miRNAs was examined in seven pGBMs and three human GBM cell lines (U87MG, A172 and T98G), compared with a non‑tumoral pool of pediatric cerebral cortex samples by microarray analysis. A set of differentially expressed miRNAs was identified, including miR‑490, miR‑876‑3p, miR‑876‑5p, miR‑448 and miR‑137 (downregulated), as well as miR‑501‑3p (upregulated). Through bioinformatics analysis, a series of target genes was predicted. In addition, similar gene expression patterns in pGBMs and cell lines was confirmed. Of note, drug resistant T98G cells had upregulated nuclear casein kinase and cyclin‑dependent kinase substrate 1 (NUCKS1) expression, a protein overexpressed in many tumors that serves an important role in cell proliferation and progression. On the basis of the present preliminary report, it could be intriguing to further investigate the relationship between each of the identified differentially expressed miRNAs and NUCKS1, in order to clarify their involvement in the multi‑drug resistance mechanism of pGBMs.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are a novel class of gene regulators that may be involved in tumor chemoresistance. Recently, specific miRNA expression profiles have been identified in adult glioblastoma (aGBM), but there are only limited data available on the role of miRNAs in pediatric GBM (pGBM). In the present study, the expression profile of miRNAs was examined in seven pGBMs and three human GBM cell lines (U87MG, A172 and T98G), compared with a non-tumoral pool of pediatric cerebral cortex samples by microarray analysis. A set of differentially expressed miRNAs was identified, including miR-490, miR-876-3p, miR-876-5p, miR-448 and miR-137 (downregulated), as well as miR-501-3p (upregulated). Through bioinformatics analysis, a series of target genes was predicted. In addition, similar gene expression patterns in pGBMs and cell lines was confirmed. Of note, drug resistant T98G cells had upregulated nuclear casein kinase and cyclin-dependent kinase substrate 1 (NUCKS1) expression, a protein overexpressed in many tumors that serves an important role in cell proliferation and progression. On the basis of the present preliminary report, it could be intriguing to further investigate the relationship between each of the identified differentially expressed miRNAs and NUCKS1, in order to clarify their involvement in the multi-drug resistance mechanism of pGBMs.

A microRNA profile of pediatric glioblastoma: The role of NUCKS1 upregulation / Giunti, Laura; Da Ros, Martina; De Gregorio, Veronica; Magi, Alberto; Landini, Samuela; Mazzinghi, Benedetta; Buccoliero, Anna Maria; Genitori, Lorenzo; Giglio, Sabrina; Sardi, Iacopo. - In: MOLECULAR AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 2049-9450. - ELETTRONICO. - 10:3(2019), pp. 331-338. [10.3892/mco.2019.1795]

A microRNA profile of pediatric glioblastoma: The role of NUCKS1 upregulation

Da Ros, Martina;De Gregorio, Veronica;Magi, Alberto;Landini, Samuela;Mazzinghi, Benedetta;Buccoliero, Anna Maria;Giglio, Sabrina;Sardi, Iacopo
2019

Abstract

MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are a novel class of gene regulators that may be involved in tumor chemoresistance. Recently, specific miRNA expression profiles have been identified in adult glioblastoma (aGBM), but there are only limited data available on the role of miRNAs in pediatric GBM (pGBM). In the present study, the expression profile of miRNAs was examined in seven pGBMs and three human GBM cell lines (U87MG, A172 and T98G), compared with a non-tumoral pool of pediatric cerebral cortex samples by microarray analysis. A set of differentially expressed miRNAs was identified, including miR-490, miR-876-3p, miR-876-5p, miR-448 and miR-137 (downregulated), as well as miR-501-3p (upregulated). Through bioinformatics analysis, a series of target genes was predicted. In addition, similar gene expression patterns in pGBMs and cell lines was confirmed. Of note, drug resistant T98G cells had upregulated nuclear casein kinase and cyclin-dependent kinase substrate 1 (NUCKS1) expression, a protein overexpressed in many tumors that serves an important role in cell proliferation and progression. On the basis of the present preliminary report, it could be intriguing to further investigate the relationship between each of the identified differentially expressed miRNAs and NUCKS1, in order to clarify their involvement in the multi-drug resistance mechanism of pGBMs.
2019
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331
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Goal 3: Good health and well-being for people
MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are a novel class of gene regulators that may be involved in tumor chemoresistance. Recently, specific miRNA expression profiles have been identified in adult glioblastoma (aGBM), but there are only limited data available on the role of miRNAs in pediatric GBM (pGBM). In the present study, the expression profile of miRNAs was examined in seven pGBMs and three human GBM cell lines (U87MG, A172 and T98G), compared with a non‑tumoral pool of pediatric cerebral cortex samples by microarray analysis. A set of differentially expressed miRNAs was identified, including miR‑490, miR‑876‑3p, miR‑876‑5p, miR‑448 and miR‑137 (downregulated), as well as miR‑501‑3p (upregulated). Through bioinformatics analysis, a series of target genes was predicted. In addition, similar gene expression patterns in pGBMs and cell lines was confirmed. Of note, drug resistant T98G cells had upregulated nuclear casein kinase and cyclin‑dependent kinase substrate 1 (NUCKS1) expression, a protein overexpressed in many tumors that serves an important role in cell proliferation and progression. On the basis of the present preliminary report, it could be intriguing to further investigate the relationship between each of the identified differentially expressed miRNAs and NUCKS1, in order to clarify their involvement in the multi‑drug resistance mechanism of pGBMs.
Giunti, Laura; Da Ros, Martina; De Gregorio, Veronica; Magi, Alberto; Landini, Samuela; Mazzinghi, Benedetta; Buccoliero, Anna Maria; Genitori, Lorenzo; Giglio, Sabrina; Sardi, Iacopo
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