Decreased miR-320a promotes invasion and metastasis of tumor budding cells in tongue squamous cell carcinoma.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to determine the specific miRNA profile of tumor budding cells and investigate the potential role of miR-320a in invasion and metastasis of tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC). We collected tumor budding cells and paired central tumor samples from five TSCC specimens with laser capture microdissection and examined the specimens using a miRNA microarray. The specific miRNA signature of tumor budding cells was identified. We found that miR-320a was dramatically decreased in tumor budding cells. Knockdown of miR-320a significantly enhanced migration and invasion of TSCC cell lines. Suz12 was shown to be a direct target of miR-320a. Similar results were also observed in nude mouse models. Multivariate analysis indicated that miR-320a was an independent prognostic factor. Kaplan-Meie

SUBMITTER: Xie N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5323189 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature