Abstract

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) occupies 87% of all lung cancer cases. Due to delayed diagnosis, the prognosis of NSCLC is unfavorable. To improve the survival of patients with NSCLC, more effective therapeutic targets urgently need to be identified. Recently, circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been revealed to play a crucial role in NSCLC progression. This research focused on the influence of circTADA2A on the malignant phenotype of NSCLC cells and its in-depth regulatory mechanisms. RT-qPCR and western blot assays were done to examine the level of gene/protein of interest. Wound healing and transwell assays were conducted to monitor the migration and invasion of NSCLC cells. Bioinformatics tools and mechanistic assays were utilized to delve into the underlying mechanism of circTADA2A in NSCLC cells. The results demonstrated that circTADA2A presented a high expression in NSCLC. CircTADA2A knockdown was revealed to hamper migration and invasion of NSCLC cells. Mechanistically, circTADA2A elevated MAPK8 expression through sequestering miR-214-3p and recruiting EIF4A3. CircTADA2A enhances MAPK8 expression by serving as a miR-214-3p sponge and EIF4A3 decoy, consequently promoting invasion and migration of NSCLC cells.

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