RBM24 Mediates Lymph Node Metastasis and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Regulating Twist1

Objective. Despite the target RNA regulatory action of RBM24 (RNA Binding Motif 24), a protein implicated in multiple carcinomas, its role in HSCC remains unclear. Our study probed to understand the effect of RBM24 on HSCC. Materials and Methods. A combination of qRT-PCR, IHC, and western blot was e...

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Published in:Journal of oncology 2022-09, Vol.2022, p.1-14
Main Authors: Liu, Yuhong, Pan, Min, Lu, Tao, Li, Yanshi, Yu, Dan, Wang, Zhihai, Hu, Guohua
Format: Article
Language:English
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Antibodies
Antigens
Cancer
Gene expression
Infections
Lymphatic system
Medical prognosis
Metastasis
Protein binding
Proteins
RNA
Squamous cell carcinoma
Stem cells
Throat cancer
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Summary:Objective. Despite the target RNA regulatory action of RBM24 (RNA Binding Motif 24), a protein implicated in multiple carcinomas, its role in HSCC remains unclear. Our study probed to understand the effect of RBM24 on HSCC. Materials and Methods. A combination of qRT-PCR, IHC, and western blot was employed to assess the HSCC tissue level of RBM24. The colony formation and CCK-8 assays were performed to estimate cellular proliferative potential, whereas the transwell assay was conducted to examine invasive and metastatic potential. The FaDu cell motility was assessed via the scratch-wound assay and EMT (epithelial-mesenchymal transition) by adopting qRT-PCR in conjunction with western blot and IF (immunofluorescence). The in-vivo effect of RBM24 on HSCC was investigated through modeling metastasis to the popliteal LNs (lymph nodes). Results. Among HSCC patients showing metastasis to LNs, prominent RBM24 downregulation was noted, with an intrinsic association between low RBM24 level and poor outcome. Knocking down RBM24 promoted cell multiplication, migration, and infiltration, while overexpression led to the opposite effects and inhibited the EMT. RBM24’s suppressive action against the FaDu cell mobility and invasion was reversed by Twist1 overexpression. RBM24’s suppressive actions against the tumor evolution and LN metastasis in HSCC in-vivo were also validated. Conclusion. As a carcinoma inhibitor gene, RBM24 regulates Twist1 to achieve LN metastasis and EMT suppression in HSCC.
ISSN:1687-8450
1687-8450
DOI:10.1155/2022/1205353