Let-7 repression leads to HMGA2 overexpression in uterine leiomyosarcoma

J Cell Mol Med. 2009 Sep;13(9B):3898-905. doi: 10.1111/j.1582-4934.2008.00541.x. Epub 2008 Oct 13.

Abstract

Overexpression of HMGA2 is common in uterine leiomyomas (ULM). The expression of HMGA2 in its malignant counterpart - uterine leiomyosarcomas (ULMS) remains undetermined. Recently it has been shown that repression of HMGA2 by microRNA let-7s is a critical molecular regulatory mechanism associated with tumour growth in many tumours and cell types, including leiomyomas. To test whether HMGA2 and let-7s play a role in ULMS, we examined the levels of endogenous HMGA2 and let-7 expression and found a significant correlation between these two molecules in a case-matched cohort of human ULMS. We found that overexpression of HMGA2 and let-7-mediated HMGA2 repression is a relevant molecular alteration in ULMS. Disrupting the control of HMGA2 and let-7 pairs promotes ULMS cell growth in vitro.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic*
  • HMGA2 Protein / biosynthesis*
  • Humans
  • In Situ Hybridization
  • Leiomyosarcoma / metabolism*
  • MicroRNAs / antagonists & inhibitors
  • MicroRNAs / genetics
  • MicroRNAs / physiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Uterine Neoplasms / metabolism*

Substances

  • HMGA2 Protein
  • MicroRNAs
  • mirnlet7 microRNA, human