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miR-488-3p Represses Malignant Behaviors and Facilitates Autophagy of Osteosarcoma Cells by Targeting Neurensin-2

Author(s): Chao Yun, Jincai Zhang and Morigele*

Volume 25, Issue 10, 2024

Published on: 13 July, 2023

Page: [1264 - 1275] Pages: 12

DOI: 10.2174/1389201024666230626102837

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Abstract

Objectives: Osteosarcoma (OS) is a primary bone sarcoma that primarily affects children and adolescents and poses significant challenges in terms of treatment. microRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in OS cell growth and regulation. This study sought to investigate the role of hsa-miR-488-3p in autophagy and apoptosis of OS cells.

Methods: The expression of miR-488-3p was examined in normal human osteoblasts and OS cell lines (U2OS, Saos2, and OS 99-1) using RT-qPCR. U2OS cells were transfected with miR-488- 3p-mimic, and cell viability, apoptosis, migration, and invasion were assessed using CCK-8, flow cytometry, and Transwell assays, respectively. Western blotting and immunofluorescence were employed to measure apoptosis- and autophagy-related protein levels, as well as the autophagosome marker LC3. The binding sites between miR-488-3p and neurensin-2 (NRSN2) were predicted using online bioinformatics tools and confirmed by a dual-luciferase assay. Functional rescue experiments were conducted by co-transfecting miR-488-3p-mimic and pcDNA3.1-NRSN2 into U2OS cells to validate the effects of the miR-488-3p/NRSN2 axis on OS cell behaviors. Additionally, 3-MA, an autophagy inhibitor, was used to investigate the relationship between miR- 488-3p/NRSN2 and cell apoptosis and autophagy.

Results: miR-488-3p was found to be downregulated in OS cell lines, and its over-expression inhibited the viability, migration, and invasion while promoting apoptosis of U2OS cells. NRSN2 was identified as a direct target of miR-488-3p. Over-expression of NRSN2 partially counteracted the inhibitory effects of miR-488-3p on malignant behaviors of U2OS cells. Furthermore, miR- 488-3p induced autophagy in U2OS cells through NRSN2-mediated mechanisms. The autophagy inhibitor 3-MA partially reversed the effects of the miR-488-3p/NRSN2 axis in U2OS cells.

Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that miR-488-3p suppresses malignant behaviors and promotes autophagy in OS cells by targeting NRSN2. This study provides insights into the role of miR-488-3p in OS pathogenesis and suggests its potential as a therapeutic target for OS treatment.

Keywords: Osteosarcoma, hsa-miR-488-3p, neurensin-2, autophagy, apoptosis, cell viability, migration, invasion.

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