期刊
THERANOSTICS
卷 11, 期 5, 页码 2318-2333出版社
IVYSPRING INT PUBL
DOI: 10.7150/thno.48739
关键词
HCC; DNA methylation; GNA14; HBV; HBx
资金
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [81570575, 81870434]
- key research and development plan of Zhejiang Province [2020C04003]
- National ST Major Project [2017ZX10203205]
In this study, we identified that GNA14 is downregulated in HCC and negatively correlated with HBV infection, vascular invasion, and prognosis. HBx regulates GNA14 through DNA methylation, affecting the Notch1 and JMJD6 pathways to inhibit tumor proliferation and metastasis. GNA14 shows potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target in HCC.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most lethal cancers worldwide, and its specific mechanism has not been fully elucidated. Inactivation of tumor suppressors may contribute to the occurrence, progression, and recurrence of HCC. DNA methylation is a crucial mechanism involved in regulating the occurrence of HCC. Herein, we aimed to identify the key methylation-related tumor suppressors as well as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in HCC. Methods: Combined analysis of TCGA and GEO databases was performed to obtain potential methylation-related tumor suppressors in HCC. Methyl-target sequencing was performed to analyze the methylation level of the GNA14 promoter. The diagnostic value of GNA14 as a predictor of HCC was evaluated in HCC tumor samples and compared with normal tissues. The functional role of GNA14 and its upstream and downstream regulatory factors were investigated by gain-of-function and loss-of-function assays in vitro. Subcutaneous tumorigenesis, lung colonization, and orthotopic liver tumor model were performed to analyze the role of GNA14 in vivo. Results: The expression of GNA14 was found to be downregulated in HCC and it was negatively correlated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, vascular invasion, and prognosis of HCC. DNA methylation was demonstrated to be responsible for the altered expression of GNA14 and was regulated by HBV-encoded X protein (HBx). GNA14 regulated the RB pathway by promoting Notch1 cleavage to inhibit tumor proliferation, and might inhibit tumor metastasis by inhibiting the expression of JMJD6. Conclusion: GNA14 could be regulated by HBx by modulating the methylation status of its promoter. We identified GNA14 as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for HCC.
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