The role of microRNA miR-21 thyroid cancer.

Author(s)

Luciana Machado Dzik

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Paulo.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas (ICB/SDI)
• Defense date: 2013-09-30

Examining board members

Edna Teruko Kimura; Nathalie Cella; Fátima Solange Pasini

• Advisor: Edna Teruko Kimura

Abstract

Alterations in MAPK signaling are common in thyroid cancer, including RET/PTC rearrangement. Additionally, several studies described the altered expression of microRNAs. The up-regulation of miR-21 on thyroid cancer led us to evaluate the role of this molecule on thyroid tumorigenesis, and also the influence of RET/PTC3 activation in this process. MiR-21 expression was analyzed in four thyroid cell lines, and the modulation of this miRNA was performed in KTC-2 and PCCL3 cells. PTC3-5 cells were used to analyze the influence of RET/PTC3 on miR-21 expression and cell proliferation. miR-21 expression was found in both cell lines. Anti-miR-21 transfection in KTC-2 cells decreased miR-21 levels in 80% and also increased SMAD7 expression. The up-regularion of RET/PTC3 increased miR-21 expression and decreased cell growth. The activation of RET/PTC3 combined to TGFb-1 treatment accentuated decrease in proliferation, suggesting that RET/PTC3 positively regulates TGFb pathway through miR-21-dependent SMAD7 inhibition. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/04499-4 - The influence of microRNA in thyroid cancer
• Grantee: Luciana Machado Dzik
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master