The high expression of circ_0062389 was related to large tumor size and positive lymphatic metastasis. Knocking down circ_0062389 could inhibit the proliferation, migration and EMT process of PTC cells. Besides, miR-1179 was a downstream molecule of circ_0062389.
Circular RNA circ_0062389 modulates papillary thyroid carcinoma progression via the miR-1179/high mobility group box 1 axis.