Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Recombination miRNA plasmid vectors targeting VEGF gene were transfected into SKmel-28 cells via Lipofectamine 2000. The integrity of the inserted fragments was detected using colony PCR and sequence analysis. The expression of VEGF mRNA and protein in SKmel-28 cells was detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting, respectively. MTS assay was used to determine the inhibitory effect of a selected targeting miRNA on SKmel-28 cell proliferation, and the apoptosis of SKmel-28 cells was detected using flow cytometry. RESULTS: Transfection with the targeting miRNAs significantly down-regulated the expressions of VEGF mRNA and protein in SKmel-28 cells (P<0.01), and the miRNA construct X-26-2n-1 showed the highest inhibitory effect. The miRNA X-26-2n-1 significantly suppressed SKmel-28 cell proliferation in a time-dependent manner (P<0.01) and increased the early, late and overall apoptosis rates of the cells (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: The targeting miRNA we constructed can effectively suppress the cell proliferation and induce apoptosis of SKmel-28 cells by down-regulating the expressions of VEGF gene.
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Authors | Yuan Jiang, Yongzhi Han, Jian Sun |
Journal | Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University
(Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao)
Vol. 34
Issue 3
Pg. 358-63
(Mar 2014)
ISSN: 1673-4254 [Print] China |
PMID | 24670449
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- MicroRNAs
- VEGFA protein, human
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
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Topics |
- Apoptosis
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cell Proliferation
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Genetic Vectors
- Humans
- Melanoma
(genetics, metabolism, pathology)
- MicroRNAs
(genetics)
- Skin Neoplasms
- Transfection
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
(genetics, metabolism)
- Melanoma, Cutaneous Malignant
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