Abstract
<div>Abstract<p>Circular RNAs (circRNA) are a new member of endogenously produced noncoding RNAs that have been characterized as key regulators of gene expression in a variety of malignances. However, the role of circRNA in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains largely unknown. In this study, we identified unique circRNA that regulate OSCC progression and metastasis and pave roads for future research in early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of OSCC. Transcriptomic analyses identified a circRNA derived from <i>IGHG</i> locus (<i>circIGHG</i>) as significantly upregulated in OSCC and positively associated with poor prognosis of OSCC. <i>circIGHG</i> directly bound <i>miR-142-5p</i> and consequently elevated IGF2BP3 activity. Knockdown of <i>circIGHG</i> led to impaired expression of IGF2BP3 and attenuated aggressiveness of OSCC cells. Epithelial–mesenchymal transition was the main mechanism through which <i>circIGHG</i>/IGF2BP3 promotes metastasis of OSCC. Overall, these results demonstrate that circIGHG plays a pivotal role in OSCC development and metastasis and has potential to serve as a biomarker and therapeutic target for early-stage diagnosis and treatment of OSCC.</p>Significance:<p>These findings broaden our insights regarding regulation of OSCC progression by circular RNA and serve as a reference for future clinical research in OSCC diagnosis and treatment.</p></div>
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