Hyperbranched polyamidoamine–RGD peptide/si-circICA1 in the treatment of invasive thyroid cancer through targeting of the miR-486-3p/SERPINA1 axis

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to identify molecular markers associated with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and investigate the therapeutic potential of targeted nanoscale drugs. Materials & methods: We analyzed the effects of circICA1 and miR-486-3p on B-CPAP cells’ proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion. The regulation of the miR-486-3p/SERPINA1 axis was explored using quantitative real-time reverse transcription PCR and western blot analyses for metastasis. In vivo, we evaluated the effects of hyperbranched polyamidoamine–RGD peptide/si- circICA1 on PTC growth and metastasis. Results: Enhanced miR-486-3p expression inhibits B-CPAP cells’ proliferation and invasion. si- circICA1 delivered via hyperbranched polyamidoamine–RGD peptide nanoparticles shows potential for treating metastasis in PTC. Conclusion: This study identifies key molecular mechanisms underlying PTC invasiveness and suggests a promising therapeutic strategy for PTC using targeted nanoscale drugs.