BACKGROUND Metastasis suppressor-1 (MTSS1) is a novel potential metastasis suppressor gene in several types of human cancers. However, the exact function and regulatory mechanism of MTSS1 in Tongue squamous cellular carcinoma (TSCC) have not been elucidated. MATERIAL/METHODS We first confirmed the MTSS1 gene expression by using quantitative real time-PCR (qRT-PCR) and immunohistochemical stai...

C3.MRL-Faslpr/J mice spontaneously develop high titers of anti-dsDNA, mild glomerular nephritis, and severe lymphoproliferation symptoms. This study aimed to compare the effects of long-term serial administration of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs), and cyclophosphamide treatment in C3.MRL-Faslpr/J mice using a murine SLE model. C3.MRL-Faslpr/J mice were divided into s...

Memory formation is a complex cognitive function regulated by coordinated synaptic and nuclear processes in neurons. In mammals, it is controlled by multiple molecular activators and suppressors, including the key signalling regulator, protein phosphatase 1 (PP1). Here, we show that memory control by PP1 involves the miR-183/96/182 cluster and its selective regulation during memory formation. I...

Cisplatin is effective as a single agent or in combination with other drugs for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A concerning clinical challenge with cisplatin-based NSCLC chemotherapy is the intrinsic and acquired chemoresistance to cisplatin. The sterile α motif domain-containing (SAMD9) gene has been reported as a potent tumor suppressor gene that inhibits tumorigenesis a...

PURPOSE MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been widely investigated as potential biomarkers for several malignancies. To establish the feasibility of miRNA expression profiling of small biopsy samples of pancreatic cancers, we assessed expression profiles in freshly collected aspirates obtained immediately after surgical resection of the pancreas. METHODS We used separate fine needles (20-23 gauge) to a...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, a biomarker for a sensitive and simple diagnostic test and highly effective target therapy of CRC is still clinically unavailable. This study is to investigate the evidence and significance of plasma GPC1 positive exosomes as a biomarker of CRC. Results showed that GPC1+ exosomes were successfully i...

MicroRNAs (miRs) have a major role in the pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). As the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) axis is a highly tumorigenic pathway in HCC, the present study attempted to target it with miRs. Potential targeting of crucial members of the IGF axis by miRNAs at the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) was predicted using bioinformatic tools, such as microrna.org, Dia...

A minimally invasive test for early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases is a highly unmet need for drug development and planning of patient care. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a syndrome characteristic of early stages of many neurodegenerative diseases. Recently, we have identified two sets of circulating brain-enriched miRNAs, the miR-132 family (m...

Abstract Background Pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) plays a key role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. PCAT is source microRNAs (miRs) that acts as messengers for intercellular communication. In this study, we investigated whether surrounding coronary occlusive atherosclerotic lesions shows specific miR expression patterns compared to plaque-free segments. Purpose To evaluate miRs are ...