Construction and analysis of regulatory genetic networks in cervical cancer based on involved microRNAs, target genes, transcription factors and host genes

  • Authors:
    • Ning Wang
    • Zhiwen Xu
    • Kunhao Wang
    • Minghui Zhu
    • Yang Li
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  • Published online on: January 20, 2014     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.1814
  • Pages: 1279-1283
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Abstract

Over recent years, genes and microRNA (miRNA/miR) have been considered as key biological factors in human carcinogenesis. During cancer development, genes may act as multiple identities, including target genes of miRNA, transcription factors and host genes. The present study concentrated on the regulatory networks consisting of the biological factors involved in cervical cancer in order to investigate their features and affect on this specific pathology. Numerous raw data was collected and organized into purposeful structures, and adaptive procedures were defined for application to the prepared data. The networks were therefore built with the factors as basic components according to their interacting associations. The networks were constructed at three levels of interdependency, including a differentially‑expressed network, a related network and a global network. Comparisons and analyses were made at a systematic level rather than from an isolated gene or miRNA. Critical hubs were extracted in the core networks and notable features were discussed, including self‑adaption feedback regulation. The present study expounds the pathogenesis from a novel point of view and is proposed to provide inspiration for further investigation and therapy.
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Wang N, Xu Z, Wang K, Zhu M and Li Y: Construction and analysis of regulatory genetic networks in cervical cancer based on involved microRNAs, target genes, transcription factors and host genes. Oncol Lett 7: 1279-1283, 2014
APA
Wang, N., Xu, Z., Wang, K., Zhu, M., & Li, Y. (2014). Construction and analysis of regulatory genetic networks in cervical cancer based on involved microRNAs, target genes, transcription factors and host genes. Oncology Letters, 7, 1279-1283. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.1814
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Wang, N., Xu, Z., Wang, K., Zhu, M., Li, Y."Construction and analysis of regulatory genetic networks in cervical cancer based on involved microRNAs, target genes, transcription factors and host genes". Oncology Letters 7.4 (2014): 1279-1283.
Chicago
Wang, N., Xu, Z., Wang, K., Zhu, M., Li, Y."Construction and analysis of regulatory genetic networks in cervical cancer based on involved microRNAs, target genes, transcription factors and host genes". Oncology Letters 7, no. 4 (2014): 1279-1283. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.1814