Downregulation of miR-429 contributes to the development of drug resistance in epithelial ovarian cancer by targeting ZEB1.

ABSTRACT: Drug resistance is an obstacle to the treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer. Recently, research has suggested that miRNAs (microRNAs) are involved in cancer development, and speculation has been made about their possible involvement in drug resistance. Thus, we attempted to identify selected miRNAs involved in the development of chemo-resistance in epithelial ovarian cancer. Using miRNA profiles of a panel of cisplatin-resistant (SKOV3/DDP) cells, we validated data using quantitative real time-PCR (QRT-PCR), and studied the effects of miR-429 on cancer cell chemo-sensitivity, using gain- and loss-of-function studies. Data show that SKOV3/DDP expressed less miR-429 compared with parental SKOV3 cells and lower miR-429 expression conferred shorter overall survival (OS) and less progression-f

SUBMITTER: Zou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5376026 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature