| Description: |
circCOL1A1 (hsa_circ_0044556), derived from COL1A1, is up-regulated in gastric cancer tissues and cell lines and mainly localizes to the cytoplasm. It promotes proliferation, migration and invasion, and enhances tumor growth in a cell line-derived xenograft model. Mechanistically, it sponges miR-145 to increase RABL3 expression (circCOL1A1/miR-145/RABL3 axis) and is associated with increased M2 macrophage polarization. |