Author:
Hanke Merle,Dubois Josephine,Kausch Ingo,Petkovic Sonja,Sczakiel Georg
Abstract
ABSTRACTBackgroundUrine-based diagnostics indicated involvement of OP18 in bladder cancer. In cell culture models we investigated the role of oncoprotein 18 for malignant cell growth.MethodsWe analyzed 113 urine samples and investigated two human BCa cell lines as a dual model: RT-4 and ECV-304, which represented differentiated (G1) and poorly differentiated (G3) BCa. We designed specific siRNA for down-regulation of OP18 in both cell lines. Phenotypes were characterized by cell viability, proliferation, and expression of apoptosis-related genes. Besides, sensitivity to cisplatin treatment was evaluated.ResultsAnalysis of urine samples from patients with urothelial BCa revealed a significant correlation of the RNA-ratio oncoprotein 18:uroplakin 1A with bladder cancer. High urinary ratios were mainly found in moderately to poorly differentiated tumors (grade G2-3) that were muscle invasive (stage T2-3), whereas samples from patients with more differentiated non-invasive BCa (G1) showed low OP18:UPK1A RNA ratios. Down-regulation of OP18 expression in ECV-304 shifted its phenotype towards G1 state. Further, OP18-directed siRNA induced apoptosis and increased chemo-sensitivity to cisplatin.ConclusionsThis study provides conclusive experimental evidence for the link between OP18-derived RNA as a diagnostic marker for molecular staging of BCa in non-invasive urine-based diagnostics and the patho-mechanistic role of OP18 suggesting this gene as a therapeutic target.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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