MMP1 regulated by NEAT1/miR-361-5p axis facilitates the proliferation and migration of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma via the activation of Wnt pathway.

ABSTRACT: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is one of the most malignant tumors worldwide. It has been validated that matrix metallopeptidase 1 (MMP1) expression was obviously up-regulated in CSCC tissues. However, its specific role in CSCC is still unclear. RT-qPCR analysis and western blot assays were used to measure the mRNA and protein expressions, respectively. MTT and colony formation assays were conducted to assess proliferative ability. Transwell assays were adopted to evaluate migratory and invasive abilities. Flow cytometry and caspase-3/8/9 activity assays were carried out to evaluate cell apoptosis. Relevant mechanism experiments were finally performed to delineate molecular relationship among genes. We found that the expression of MMP1 was up-regulated in CSCC cells, and knockdow

SUBMITTER: Jiang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8386739 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature