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Long non-coding RNA CCAT2 functions as an oncogene in hepatocellular carcinoma, regulating cellular proliferation, migration and apoptosis

  • Authors:
    • Ning Zhou
    • Zhongzhou Si
    • Ting Li
    • Guangshun Chen
    • Zhongqiang Zhang
    • Haizhi Qi
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  • Published online on: May 16, 2016     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2016.4580
  • Pages: 132-138
  • Copyright: © Zhou et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

An increasing number of studies have demonstrated that the dysregulation of long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) may serve an important role in tumor progression. Previous studies have reported that the lncRNA, colon cancer associated transcript 2 (CCAT2), was highly expressed in various tumors. However, the function of CCAT2 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not yet been elucidated. The aim of the present study was to identify novel oncogene lncRNAs and investigate their physiological function and mechanism in HCC. Using reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction, it was observed that CCAT2 was upregulated in HCC tissues and human HCC cell lines. Furthermore, the impacts of CCAT2 on cell proliferation, migration and apoptosis were analyzed using cell migration, 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assay analysis respectively. The overexpression of CCAT2 using a synthesized vector significantly promoted cell migration and proliferation, and inhibited apoptosis of HCC cells in vitro. The suppression of CCAT2 expression resulted in opposing effects. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to demonstrate that CCAT2 functions as a oncogene in HCC. Further investigation is required to clarify the molecular mechanisms of this lncRNA in HCC development.
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Zhou N, Si Z, Li T, Chen G, Zhang Z and Qi H: Long non-coding RNA CCAT2 functions as an oncogene in hepatocellular carcinoma, regulating cellular proliferation, migration and apoptosis. Oncol Lett 12: 132-138, 2016
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Zhou, N., Si, Z., Li, T., Chen, G., Zhang, Z., & Qi, H. (2016). Long non-coding RNA CCAT2 functions as an oncogene in hepatocellular carcinoma, regulating cellular proliferation, migration and apoptosis. Oncology Letters, 12, 132-138. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2016.4580
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Zhou, N., Si, Z., Li, T., Chen, G., Zhang, Z., Qi, H."Long non-coding RNA CCAT2 functions as an oncogene in hepatocellular carcinoma, regulating cellular proliferation, migration and apoptosis". Oncology Letters 12.1 (2016): 132-138.
Chicago
Zhou, N., Si, Z., Li, T., Chen, G., Zhang, Z., Qi, H."Long non-coding RNA CCAT2 functions as an oncogene in hepatocellular carcinoma, regulating cellular proliferation, migration and apoptosis". Oncology Letters 12, no. 1 (2016): 132-138. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2016.4580