| Description: |
circLPHN3 (hsa_circ_0069865), derived from LPHN3, is downregulated in colorectal cancer tissues and cell lines. It functions as a tumor suppressor by negatively regulating miR-142-5p, thereby curbing CRC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, with LDB2 identified as a downstream target of miR-142-5p. Clinically, reduced circLPHN3 is associated with advanced TNM stage, lymph node metastasis, and shorter survival, supporting its value as a prognostic biomarker. |