silencing of circ NUP98 inhibited RCC progression by down-regulating of PRDX3 via up-regulation of miR-567. Furthermore, STAT3 was identified as an inducer of circ NUP98 in RCC cells. CircNUP98 acts as an oncogene by a novel STAT3/circ NUP98/miR-567/PRDX3 axis, which may provide a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for the treatment of RCC.
A novel circRNA, circNUP98, a potential biomarker, acted as an oncogene via the miR-567/ PRDX3 axis in renal cell carcinoma.