The human lncRNA LINC-PINT inhibits tumor cell invasion through a highly conserved sequence element.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is now obvious that the majority of cellular transcripts do not code for proteins, and a significant subset of them are long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). Many lncRNAs show aberrant expression in cancer, and some of them have been linked to cell transformation. However, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood and it is unknown how the sequences of lncRNA dictate their function.

Results

Here we characterize the function of the p53-regulated human lncRNA LINC-PINT in cancer. We find that LINC-PINT is downregulated in multiple types of cancer and acts as a tumor suppressor lncRNA by reducing the invasive phenotype of cancer cells. A cross-species analysis identifies a highly conserved sequence element in LINC-PINT that is essential for its function. This s

SUBMITTER: Marin-Bejar O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5660458 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature