Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Panzitt, K; Tschernatsch, MM; Guelly, C; Moustafa, T; Stradner, M; Strohmaier, HM; Buck, CR; Denk, H; Schroeder, R; Trauner, M; Zatloukal, K.
Characterization of HULC, a novel gene with striking up-regulation in hepatocellular carcinoma, as noncoding RNA.
Gastroenterology. 2007; 132(1):330-342
Doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2006.08.026
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Panzitt Katrin
- Zatloukal Kurt
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Denk Helmut
- Gülly Christian
- Moustafa Tarek
- Stradner Martin Helmut
- Strohmaier Heimo
- Trauner Michael
- Tschernatsch Marisa
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- Abstract:
- Recent studies have highlighted the role of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) in carcinogenesis, and suggested that this class of genes might be used as biomarkers in cancer. We searched the human genome for novel genes including ncRNAs related to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). An HCC-specific gene library was generated and screened for deregulated genes with 46 HCCs, 4 focal nodular hyperplasias, and 7 cirrhoses utilizing cDNA arrays. Sequencing of library clones identified a novel ncRNA as the most up-regulated gene in HCC. This gene was also cloned from different monkeys and characterized by quantitative RT-PCR, Northern blot analysis and in situ hybridization. Structural and functional studies included comparative sequence and protein expression analyses, quantitative RT-PCR of polysomal preparations, and siRNA-mediated knockdown experiments. The most up-regulated gene in HCC named highly up-regulated in liver cancer (HULC) was characterized as a novel mRNA-like ncRNA. HULC RNA is spliced and polyadenlyated, and resembles the mammalian LTR transposon 1A. It does not contain substantial open reading frames, and no native translation product was detected. HULC is present in the cytoplasm, where it copurifies with ribosomes. siRNA-mediated knockdown of HULC RNA in 2 HCC cell lines altered the expression of several genes, 5 of which were known to be affected in HCC, suggesting a role for HULC in post-transcriptional modulation of gene expression. HULC is the first ncRNA with highly specific up-regulation in HCC. Because HULC was detected in blood of HCC patients, a potential use as novel biomarker can be envisaged.
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- Amino Acid Sequence -
- Base Sequence -
- Biomarkers, Tumor - genetics
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - genetics
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - physiopathology
- Conserved Sequence -
- Evolution, Molecular -
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic - genetics
- Hepatocytes - physiology
- Humans -
- Leukocytes - physiology
- Liver Neoplasms - genetics
- Liver Neoplasms - physiopathology
- Molecular Sequence Data -
- Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis -
- RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional - genetics
- RNA, Small Interfering -
- RNA, Untranslated - genetics
- Ribosomes - genetics
- Up-Regulation - genetics