1. N6-methyladenosine modification of circMARK2 enhances cytoplasmic export and stabilizes LIN28B, contributing to the progression of Wilms tumor.
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Shu, Guannan, Zhao, Zhang, Zhao, Tianxin, Deng, Changmi, Zhu, Jiangquan, Han, Yufeng, Chen, Minyu, Jing, Jiajia, Bai, Gaochen, Li, Dian, Li, Feng, He, Jing, Fu, Wen, and Liu, Guochang
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NEPHROBLASTOMA ,CANCER invasiveness ,CIRCULAR RNA ,RENAL cancer ,IMMUNOSTAINING ,PEDIATRIC nephrology - Abstract
Background: The potential involvement of circular RNAs (circRNAs) and N
6 -methyladenosine (m6 A) modification in the progression of Wilms tumor (WT) has not been fully elucidated. This study investigates the regulatory mechanisms and clinical significance of m6 A-modified circMARK2 and its role in WT progression. Methods: We identified dysregulated circRNAs through deep sequencing and validated their expression by qRT-PCR in WT tissues. The biological functions of circMARK2 were assessed using clone formation, transwell migration, and orthotopic animal models. To dissect the underlying mechanisms, we employed RNA immunoprecipitation, RNA pull-down, dual-luciferase reporter assays, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining. Results: CircMARK2, upregulated in WT tissues, was found to be m6 A-modified and promoted cytoplasmic export. It facilitated WT progression by stabilizing LIN28B mRNA through the circMARK2/IGF2BP2 interaction. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that circMARK2 enhances the malignant behavior of WT cells. Clinically, higher circMARK2 levels in tumor tissues of WT patients were linked to increased tumor aggressiveness and reduced survival rates. Conclusions: Our study provides the first comprehensive evidence that m6 A-modified circMARK2 contributes to WT progression by enhancing LIN28B mRNA stability, promoting cellular aggressiveness. CircMARK2 emerges as a potential biomarker for prognosis and a promising target for therapeutic intervention in WT, underscoring the clinical relevance of m6 A modification in pediatric renal cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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