Authors: Y.Q. Wang, Y. Cai and X.M. Zhong
Neuroglioma is associated with high rates of malignancy, metastasis, and recurrence. Recently, research on the roles of microRNAs (miR) in cancer prognosis has formed an important area of research as differential expression of miRNAs has been observed in different cancers. However, the detailed mechanism by which miRNAs regula.. Read More»
Authors: J.W. Ling, P.R. Lu, Y.B. Zhang, S. Jiang and Z.C. Zhang
We aimed to investigate the biological role of miR-367 in uveal melanoma cell growth and migration, and the underlying mechanism responsible. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to evaluate miR-367 expression in uveal melanoma tissue samples and cell lines. A miR-367 mimic, miR-367 inhibitor, and neg.. Read More»
Authors: D.G. Zeng, A.Y. Lei, X.H. Chen
The macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is an important proinflammatory cytokine that mediates both innate and adaptive immune responses. In this study, we identified a homolog of MIF in the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. The MIF cDNA contained a 363-bp open reading frame encoding a 120-amino acid protein .. Read More»
Authors: X.M. Tian, Y.Z. Luo, P. He, J. Li, Z.W. Ma and Y. An
Prostate cancer is a common malignancy of the male reproductive-urinary system. MDM2 is an oncogene, whose expression can be regulated by microRNA (miRNA). The present study investigated the expression and correlation of miRNA-509-5p and MDM2 to determine the mechanism of their function in invasion and migration of prostate ca.. Read More»
Authors: Y. Shen, Y.F. Ye, L.W. Ruan, L. Bao, M.W. Wu and Y. Zhou
Breast cancer, which derives from the epithelium of the mammary glands, is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women globally. To date, the authors of many studies have reported that the deregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) plays a crucial role in the occurrence, development, and metastasis of tumors. Here, we discovered.. Read More»
Authors: L. Zhang, H.E.X.D. Niyazi, H.R. Zhao, X.P. Cao, M.N.S. Abudula, W.J. Ye, S.A. Zhang, R.H.M. Yiming, Y. Zhang, W.P. Su, R. Chen, Y. Ouyang, N. Miao and Y.X. Bao
Cervical cancer is a common female malignancy of global dimensions. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in the development, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis of tumors. The non-coding RNA MALAT1 participates in various physiological processes that are important for proper functioning of the body. Here, we analyze.. Read More»
Authors: X.H. Yu, Q. Zhang, X.P. Yang, W. Yang, F. Dai, Z. Qian, Z.L. Wang, C.F. Wu, H.Z. Zhao and G.H. Wang
The aim of this study was to examine the expression of macrophage migration-inhibitory factor (MIF) in duodenal ulcer epithelial cells and its relation to Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection, and to discuss the pathogenic roles of MIF expression and Hp infection in duodenal ulcer. MIF protein and mRNA expression was examined in samples from patients with d.. Read More»
Authors: H.-B. Zhao, X.-F. Zhang, H.-B. Wang and M.-Z. Zhang
Migration and invasion enhancer 1 (MIEN1) is a membrane-anchored protein that is highly expressed in various types of cancer, and is correlated with the PI3K/AKT pathway. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of MIEN1 and its clinical pathological significance in breast cancer. We used immunohistochemical sta.. Read More»
Authors: X.Z. Yin, D.M. Zhao, G.X. Zhang and L. Liu
miRNA-203 is involved in the development and progression of various types of cancer. However, its role in cervical cancer remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of miRNA-203 on the proliferation and migration of HeLa cervical cancer cells, as well as survivin expression in these cells. A miRNA-203 primer probe was designed ac.. Read More»
Authors: Y. Zhan, C. Li, J. Chen, S. Yu, Q. Gao, Y.P. Wang and S.G. Liu
We investigated the association between macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) rs1007888 single-nucleotide polymorphisms and the genetic susceptibility to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). A total of 240 GDM pregnant women (GDM group) and 330 healthy pregnant women (control group) were included in the study. Differences in the MIF rs1007888 genot.. Read More»