miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy

Background. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide. Extensive studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNA/miR) can regulate the formation, progression, and metastasis of cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of miR-19-3p on the proliferation, in...

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Main Authors: Wei Wang, Lu Liu, Yongjian Tian
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Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Genetics Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4784500
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Lu Liu
Yongjian Tian
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Lu Liu
Yongjian Tian
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description Background. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide. Extensive studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNA/miR) can regulate the formation, progression, and metastasis of cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of miR-19-3p on the proliferation, invasion, and autophagy of cervical cancer cells and to explore the underlying mechanism. Methods. SiHa and HeLa cells were transfected with miR-19-3p mimic and inhibitor. miR-19-3p and PTEN expression were detected using real-time quantitative PCR and western blot, respectively. The binding between miR-19-3p and PTEN was predicted using Targetscan7.2 and verified by a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. The effects of miR-19-3p on cell invasion and proliferation were evaluated by Transwell assays and MTT, respectively. The effect of miR-19-3p on autophagy was observed using fluorescence microscopy. Results. The expression of miR-19-3p in cervical cancer tissues and SiHa and HeLa cells was significantly upregulated, whereas the expression of PTEN was significantly downregulated. PTEN was one of the direct targets of miR-19-3p. The miR-19-3p mimic significantly reduced the apoptosis rate and autophagy and promoted cell proliferation and invasion of the SiHa and HeLa cells. Conclusion. In summary, miR-19b-3p can target PTEN to regulate the proliferation, invasion, and autophagy of cervical cancer cells. Our findings indicate the potential of miR-19-3p as a target for cervical cancer treatment in the future.
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spelling doaj-art-ca7095dc967f496b899e7df968255f452025-08-20T03:24:04ZengWileyGenetics Research1469-50732023-01-01202310.1155/2023/4784500miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and AutophagyWei Wang0Lu Liu1Yongjian Tian2Medical LaboratoryCollege of Veterinary MedicineMedical LaboratoryBackground. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide. Extensive studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNA/miR) can regulate the formation, progression, and metastasis of cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of miR-19-3p on the proliferation, invasion, and autophagy of cervical cancer cells and to explore the underlying mechanism. Methods. SiHa and HeLa cells were transfected with miR-19-3p mimic and inhibitor. miR-19-3p and PTEN expression were detected using real-time quantitative PCR and western blot, respectively. The binding between miR-19-3p and PTEN was predicted using Targetscan7.2 and verified by a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. The effects of miR-19-3p on cell invasion and proliferation were evaluated by Transwell assays and MTT, respectively. The effect of miR-19-3p on autophagy was observed using fluorescence microscopy. Results. The expression of miR-19-3p in cervical cancer tissues and SiHa and HeLa cells was significantly upregulated, whereas the expression of PTEN was significantly downregulated. PTEN was one of the direct targets of miR-19-3p. The miR-19-3p mimic significantly reduced the apoptosis rate and autophagy and promoted cell proliferation and invasion of the SiHa and HeLa cells. Conclusion. In summary, miR-19b-3p can target PTEN to regulate the proliferation, invasion, and autophagy of cervical cancer cells. Our findings indicate the potential of miR-19-3p as a target for cervical cancer treatment in the future.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4784500
spellingShingle Wei Wang
Lu Liu
Yongjian Tian
miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy
Genetics Research
title miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy
title_full miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy
title_fullStr miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy
title_full_unstemmed miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy
title_short miR-19-3p Targets PTEN to Regulate Cervical Cancer Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Autophagy
title_sort mir 19 3p targets pten to regulate cervical cancer cell proliferation invasion and autophagy
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4784500
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