MicroRNA-222 influences migration and invasion through MIA3 in colorectal cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

miR-222 has been reported to be overexpressed in colorectal cancer and it influences cancer cell proliferation, drug resistance and metastasis. However, the underlying molecular mechanism of miR-222 in colorectal cancer cell invasion and migration has not been thoroughly elucidated to date.

Methods

The cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were assessed by flow cytometry. Cell migration and invasion were analyzed by Transwell assays. The possible target gene of miR-222 was searched and identified by bioinformatics, dual luciferase reporter assay and western blot analysis. The siRNA method was used to confirm the function of the target gene.

Results

Overexpression of miR-222 effectively promotes migration and invasion of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells in vitr

SUBMITTER: Gao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5576312 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature