Expression of MicroRNA-325-3p and its potential functions by targeting HMGB1 in non-small cell lung cancer

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) can function as tumor suppressors and might provide an efficient strategy for annihilating cancer. Nevertheless, the potential role of miR-325-3p in NSCLC is still unknown. Here, we showed that miR-325-3p was decreased and HMGB1 was increased in 107 NSCLC patients. MiR-325-3p inhibition promoted cell invasion and proliferation, while miR-325-3p upregulation inhibited cell invasion and proliferation by using transwell and CCK8 assays. Using a bioinformatics method, we further showed that HMGB1 might be a direct target of miR-325-3p and is negatively regulated by miR-325-3p. Down-regulation of miR-325-3p predicts poor prognosis for NSCLC patients. These findings implied that miR-325-3p regulates cell invasion and proliferation via targeting HMGB1 and may be a potential prognostic marker for NSCLC.