Deduction of novel genes potentially involved in upper tract urothelial carcinoma using next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics approaches

Hsiang Ying Lee, Yi Jen Chen, Ching Chia Li, Wei Ming Li, Ya Ling Hsu, Hsin Chih Yeh, Hung Lung Ke, Chun Nung Huang, Chien Feng Li, Wen Jeng Wu, Po Lin Kuo

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Abstract

Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is a relatively uncommon cancer worldwide, however it accounts for approximately 30% of urothelial cancer in the Taiwanese population. The aim of the current study is to identify differential molecular signatures and novel miRNA regulations in UTUC, using next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics approaches. Two pairs of UTUC tumor and non-tumor tissues were collected during surgical resection, and RNAs extracted for deep sequencing. There were 317 differentially expressed genes identified in UTUC tissues, and the systematic bioinformatics analyses indicated dysregulated genes were enriched in biological processes related to aberration in cell cycle and matrisome-related genes. Additionally, 15 candidate genes with potential miRNA-mRNA interactions were identified. Using the clinical outcome prediction database, low expression of SLIT3 was found to be a prognostic predictor of poor survival in urothelial cancer, and a novel miRNA, miR-34a-5p, was a potential regulator of SLIT3, which may infer the potential role of miR-34a-5p-SLIT3 regulation in the altered tumor microenvironment in UTUC. Our findings suggested novel miRNA target with SLIT3 regulation exerts potential prognostic value in UTUC, and future investigation is necessary to explore the role of SLIT3 in the tumor development and progression of UTUC.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)93-105
Number of pages13
JournalInternational Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bioinformatics
  • Cell cycle
  • Matrisome
  • Next-generation sequencing
  • Upper tract urothelial carcinoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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