ARID1A knockdown enhances carcinogenesis features and aggressiveness of Caco-2 colon cancer cells: An in vitro cellular mechanism study

Loss of , a tumor suppressor gene, is associated with the higher grade of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the progression and aggressiveness of CRC induced by the loss of remain poorly understood. Herein, we evaluated cellular mechanisms underlying the...

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Published in:Journal of Cancer 2022, Vol.13 (2), p.373-384
Main Authors: Peerapen, Paleerath, Sueksakit, Kanyarat, Boonmark, Wanida, Yoodee, Sunisa, Thongboonkerd, Visith
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apoptosis
Biotechnology
Cancer
Colorectal cancer
Gene expression
Mortality
Mutation
Proteins
Research Paper
Senescence
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Summary:Loss of , a tumor suppressor gene, is associated with the higher grade of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the progression and aggressiveness of CRC induced by the loss of remain poorly understood. Herein, we evaluated cellular mechanisms underlying the effects of knockdown on the carcinogenesis features and aggressiveness of CRC cells. A human CRC cell line (Caco-2) was transfected with small interfering RNA (siRNA) specific to (siARID1A) or scrambled (non-specific) siRNA (siControl). Cell death, proliferation, senescence, chemoresistance and invasion were then evaluated. In addition, formation of polyploid giant cancer cells (PGCCs), self-aggregation (multicellular spheroid) and secretion of an angiogenic factor, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), were examined. The results showed that knockdown led to significant decreases in cell death and senescence. On the other hand, knockdown enhanced cell proliferation, chemoresistance and invasion. The siARID1A-transfected cells also had greater number of PGCCs and larger spheroid size and secreted greater level of VEGF compared with the siControl-transfected cells. These data, at least in part, explain the cellular mechanisms of deficiency in carcinogenesis and aggressiveness features of CRC.
ISSN:1837-9664
1837-9664
DOI:10.7150/jca.65511