Analysis of the miRNAs involved in the regulation of MMP2 and MMP9 and regulators, and the implication of this adjustment in cell invasion in prostate adenocarcinoma process: in vivo and in vitro studies

• Grant number: 15/00845-6
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
• Effective date (Start): October 01, 2015
• Effective date (End): June 05, 2018
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Medicine - Surgery
• Principal Investigator: Sabrina Thalita dos Reis Faria
• Grantee: Renato Fidelis Ivanovic
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Medicina (FM). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Prostate Cancer (PCa) is the most common in men. 70mil in 2014 new cases are expected; a reflection of the higher life expectancy and frequent diagnoses. Nevertheless, it is responsible for only 6% of cancer deaths, and almost 80% survival. These ambiguities reflect the heterogeneity of the disease. The discovery and use of tumor markers are positively influencind the early detection, diagnosis and staging of a number of malignancies. Among the promising molecular markers are the genes belonging to the family of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP). MMPs degrade components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), increasing tumor invasion. Its activity is mainly regulated by inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP). However, in recent years several studies have been published involving the gene expression of MMPs and their regulators in various neoplasms. The conflicting results of these indicate that there may be other mechanisms involved in the regulation not only of MMPs but also in genes that regulate, such as microRNAs (miRNA). MiRNAs act at the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression by binding to the messenger RNA (mRNA), affecting protein expression. A single miRNA can regulate many mRNA, making their study a broad field science. Some microRNAs have been demonstrated as regulators of MMPs, TIMPs as well, have not yet been described miRNAs regulating its expression. Previously, our group identified changes in the expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, RECK and demonstrated an association with protein expression and prognostic factors of PCa (ST Reis, 2012). Knowing the importance of these genes in carcinogenesis of the prostate cancer, we decided to evaluate the role of microRNAs (21, 338-3p, 221, 222, 618, 29b) in the regulation of these genes and the involvement in regulation of cell invasion in cell lines and in in vivo experimental model of PCa. (AU)

Scientific publications

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IVANOVIC, RENATO F.; VIANA, NAYARA I.; MORAIS, DENIS R.; SILVA, IRAN A.; LEITE, KATIA R.; PONTES-JUNIOR, JOSE; INOUE, GUSTAVO; NAHAS, WILLIAM C.; SROUGI, MIGUEL; REIS, SABRINA T.. miR-29b enhances prostate cancer cell invasion independently of MMP-2 expression. CANCER CELL INTERNATIONAL, v. 18, FEB 5 2018. (12/21833-8, 15/00845-6)

IVANOVIC, RENATO F.; VIANA, NAYARA I.; MORAIS, DENIS R.; MOURA, CAIO; SILVA, IRAN A.; LEITE, KATIA R.; PONTES-JUNIOR, JOSE; NAHAS, WILLIAM C.; SROUGI, MIGUEL; REIS, SABRINA T.. miR-618: possible control over TIMP-1 and its expression in localized prostate cancer. BMC CANCER, v. 18, OCT 19 2018. (15/00845-6, 12/21833-8)

Academic Publications

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IVANOVIC, Renato Fidelis. Analysis of miRNAs involved in the regulation of MMP9 and its consequences to cell invasion of prostate cancer: in vivo and in vitro study. 2018. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Medicina (FM/SBD) São Paulo.