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The HOTAIR lncRNA: A remarkable oncogenic promoter in human cancer metastasis (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Lili Chen
    • Xinle Qian
    • Zhongqi Wang
    • Xiqiu Zhou
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  • Published online on: February 17, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2021.12563
  • Article Number: 302
  • Copyright: © Chen et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Long non‑coding RNA (lncRNA) is a new type of non‑coding RNA that has an important regulatory influence on several human diseases, including cancer metastasis. HOX antisense intergenic RNA (HOTAIR), a newly discovered lncRNA, has an important effect on tumour proliferation, migration and metastasis. HOTAIR regulates cell proliferation, changes gene expression, and promotes tumour cell invasion and migration. However, its molecular mechanism of action remains unknown. The present review summarizes the molecular mechanism and role of HOTAIR in tumour invasion and metastasis, discusses the association between HOTAIR and tumour metastasis through different pathways, such as the transforming growth factor β, Wnt/β‑catenin, PI3K/AKT/MAPK and vascular endothelial growth factor pathways, emphasizes the function of HOTAIR in human malignant tumour metastasis and provides a foundation for its application in the diagnosis, prognosis and medical treatment of various tumours.
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Chen L, Qian X, Wang Z and Zhou X: The HOTAIR lncRNA: A remarkable oncogenic promoter in human cancer metastasis (Review). Oncol Lett 21: 302, 2021
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Chen, L., Qian, X., Wang, Z., & Zhou, X. (2021). The HOTAIR lncRNA: A remarkable oncogenic promoter in human cancer metastasis (Review). Oncology Letters, 21, 302. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2021.12563
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Chen, L., Qian, X., Wang, Z., Zhou, X."The HOTAIR lncRNA: A remarkable oncogenic promoter in human cancer metastasis (Review)". Oncology Letters 21.4 (2021): 302.
Chicago
Chen, L., Qian, X., Wang, Z., Zhou, X."The HOTAIR lncRNA: A remarkable oncogenic promoter in human cancer metastasis (Review)". Oncology Letters 21, no. 4 (2021): 302. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2021.12563