| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8296141 | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 2017 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in males worldwide. Circular RNA (circRNA) is a unique class of RNA transcribed by RNA polymerase II characterized by jointing 3â² and 5â² ends together via exon or intron circularization. However, the molecular functions of circRNAs in prostate cancer have rarely been explored. In present study, we found circ-SMARCA5 was up-regulated in prostate cancer samples compared to match normal tissues. We also observed circ-SMARCA5 expression was significantly induced after DHT treatment. Functional experiments showed circ-SMARCA5 acted as an oncogene in prostate cancer by promoting cell cycle and inhibiting cell apoptosis. We thought this study provided useful information for exploring circRNAs as potential therapeutic and prognostic targets for prostate cancer.
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Authors
Zhe Kong, Xuechao Wan, Yalong Zhang, Pu Zhang, Yingyi Zhang, Xiaona Zhang, Xiaoxiang Qi, Hai Wu, Jianfeng Huang, Yao Li,