Abstract
Steroid receptor RNA activator (SRA)-like non-coding RNA (SLNCR1) has been implicated in various tumorigenic processes, but the precise regulatory role in melanoma progression remains uncertain. We performed a comprehensive analysis to investigate the prognostic value of SLNCR1 expression in patients with melanoma by TCGA database and melanoma tissue samples via the Kaplan–Meier method. Subsequently, we conducted qRT-PCR and Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH) assays to identify SLNCR1 expression levels and localization in tissues and cells, respectively. Loss-of-function assays utilizing shRNAs vectors were used to investigate the potential impact of SLNCR1. Our data showed that SLNCR1 is significantly up-regulated in human malignant melanoma tissues and cell lines and functions as an oncogene. Silencing of SLNCR1 suppressed melanoma cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and inhibited tumorigenesis in a mouse xenograft model. Additionally, we employed bioinformatic predictive analysis, combined with dual-luciferase reporter analysis and functional rescue assays, to elucidate the mechanistic target of the SLNCR1/SOX5 axis in melanoma. Mechanistically, we discovered that SLNCR1 promotes EMT of human melanoma by targeting SOX5, as downregulation of SLNCR1 expression leads to a decrease in SOX5 protein levels and inhibits melanoma tumorigenesis. Our research offers promising insights for more precise diagnosis and treatment of human melanoma.
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