Overexpression of LncRNA MNX1-AS1/PPFIA4 Activates AKT/HIF-1α Signal Pathway to Promote Stemness of Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cells

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the role of the lncRNA MNX1-AS1 and its related downstream signaling pathways in colorectal adenocarcinoma (COAD). Methods COAD tissues and cells were prepared and treated with sh-MNX1-AS1, pcDNA-MNX1-AS1, sh-PPFIA4, LY29004, and their controls. CCK8 and colony formation assays were undertaken for evaluating cell proliferation. Tumor cell migratory ability was detected by transwell assay. Apoptosis detection was processed by YO-PRO-1/PI Staining. The regulated relationship between lncRNA MNX1-AS1 and PPFIA4 was confirmed by RIP-ChIP assay. Q-PCR was applied to detect genes related to tumor cell stemness, proliferation, migration, and apoptosis in each group. Finally, a xenograft tumor model was constructed to verify the result in vivo. Results COAD patients with high expression of the lncRNA MNX1-AS1 have poor prognosis. LncRNA MNX1-AS1 promotes the stemness of COAD cells. PPFIA4 mediates lncRNA MNX1-AS1 expression and affects COAD cell stemness. LncRNA MNX1-AS1 accelerates proliferation and migration, while it suppresses apoptosis. LncRNA MNX1-AS1/PPFIA4 accelerates tumor growth in COAD model. LncRNA MNX1-AS1/PPFIA4 activates the downstream AKT/HIF-1α signaling pathway to promote COAD development. LY29004 significantly inhibits the tumorigenic ability of lncRNA MNX1-AS1 and PPFIA4. Conclusion LncRNA MNX1-AS1/PPFIA4 activates AKT/HIF-1α signal pathway to promote the stemness of COAD cells, which could be a new target for COAD treatment.

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