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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Altered expression of apoptosis-regulating miRNAs in salivary gland tumors suggests their involvement in salivary gland tumorigenesis

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Author(s):
de Campos Parra Flores, Bianca de Cassia Troncarelli ; Lourenco, Silvia Vanessa ; Damascena, Aline Santos ; Kowaslki, Luiz Paulo ; Soares, Fernando Augusto ; Coutinho-Camillo, Claudia Malheiros
Total Authors: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Virchows Archiv; v. 470, n. 3, p. 291-299, MAR 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Salivary gland tumors comprise a heterogeneous group of lesions with different histological features and diverse clinical pathophysiology. They account for about 3% of all head and neck tumors. Apoptosis plays an important role during morphogenesis of glandular structures, including that of the salivary gland. Recent studies have demonstrated that several microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in the control of apoptosis. The aim of the present study was to determine the expression of apoptosis-related miRNAs (miR-15a, miR-16, miR-17-5p, miR-20a, miR-21, miR-29, and miR-34) and their target mRNAs in 25 pleomorphic adenomas, 23 mucoepidermoid carcinomas, and 10 non-neoplastic salivary gland samples by real-time RT-PCR. We observed upregulation of miR-15a, miR16, miR-17-5p, miR-21, miR-29, and miR-34a in pleomorphic adenomas. The expression of miR-21 and miR-34a was upregulated in 91 and 74% of mucoepidermoid carcinomas, respectively. Downregulation of miR-20a was observed in 75% of pleomorphic adenomas and in 57% of mucoepidermoid carcinomas. APAF1, BAX, BCL2, BID, CASP2, CASP8, DIABLO, and TP53 transcripts were upregulated in both tumor types. BAD transcripts were upregulated in pleomorphic adenomas. CASP3 and CASP6 transcripts were upregulated in mucoepidermoid carcinomas. BCL2, CASP2, CASP6, and CASP8 proteins were mostly absent in mucoepidermoid carcinomas but expressed in few cells in pleomorphic adenomas. Our study provides evidence of alterations in the expression of apoptosis-regulating miRNAs in salivary gland tumors, suggesting possible involvement of these microRNAs in salivary gland tumorigenesis. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/09759-7 - Apoptosis in human salivary glands: Evaluation of markers during the morphogenesis and tumorigenesis of human salivary glands using pleomorphic adenoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma as models
Grantee:Cláudia Malheiros Coutinho Camillo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Young Researchers
FAPESP's process: 11/02051-6 - Apoptosis in human salivary glands: evaluation of markers during the morphogenesis and tumorigenesis of human salivary glands using pleomorphic adenoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma as models
Grantee:Cláudia Malheiros Coutinho Camillo
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants