| Expression pattern: |
UP |
| Associated gene: |
MMP14, Ago2 |
| Associated microRNA: |
miR-2467-3p |
| Biological function: |
Promotes CRC cell proliferation, migration, and EMT process; knockdown suppresses these malignant phenotypes. |
| Molecular mechanism: |
hsa_circ_0053277 acts as a sponge for miR-2467-3p and upregulates MMP14 expression, thereby facilitating CRC progression. |
| Biological pathway or process: |
proliferation (promotes); migration (promotes); EMT (promotes); ceRNA regulation (other) |
| Detected method: |
Q
M
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| Validation methods: |
Back-Splice Junction PCR / divergent primers PCR; RNase R Treatment; RT-qPCR; Microarray; Nuclear-Cytoplasmic Fractionation; Clinical Sample Validation; RIP (RNA Immunoprecipitation); Luciferase Reporter Assay; Transfection; CCK8; Colony Formation Assay; Transwell Assay; IF (Immunofluorescence); Western Blot; Bioinformatics Analysis |
| Clinical significance: |
hsa_circ_0053277 could be treated as a therapeutic target for CRC patients. |
| Description: |
hsa_circ_0053277 is up-regulated in colorectal cancer tissues and cells. It promotes CRC cell proliferation, migration, and EMT by acting as a miR-2467-3p sponge to increase MMP14 expression, suggesting potential therapeutic relevance. |
| Confidence score: |
0.8203 |