2018
DOI: 10.3390/ncrna4030019
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Long Non-Coding RNAs in Obesity-Induced Cancer

Abstract: Many mechanisms of obesity-induced cancers have been proposed. However, it remains unclear whether or not long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play any role in obesity-induced cancers. In this article, we briefly discuss the generally accepted hypotheses explaining the mechanisms of obesity-induced cancers, summarize the latest evidence for the expression of a number of well-known cancer-associated lncRNAs in obese subjects, and propose the potential contribution of lncRNAs to obesity-induced cancers. We hope this r… Show more

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“…For instance, lncRNA H19, among others, was repressed only in NwCRC patients, with respect to healthy control. Interestingly, H19 has been described to play a role in obesity-induced cancer and to promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition of CRC, with a reported poor prognosis for cancer patients exhibiting H19 induction ( 73 , 74 ). However, we observed an opposite expression in AT compared to cancer cells, suggesting a different role of this lncRNA in visceral adipocytes, that could potentially involve H19 target genes STAT3 and SPARC ( 75 , 76 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For instance, lncRNA H19, among others, was repressed only in NwCRC patients, with respect to healthy control. Interestingly, H19 has been described to play a role in obesity-induced cancer and to promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition of CRC, with a reported poor prognosis for cancer patients exhibiting H19 induction ( 73 , 74 ). However, we observed an opposite expression in AT compared to cancer cells, suggesting a different role of this lncRNA in visceral adipocytes, that could potentially involve H19 target genes STAT3 and SPARC ( 75 , 76 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…From the identified lncRNAs, the lncRNA-p19461 expression level was found to be significantly increased in eight obese human individuals after a 12-week diet-induced weight-loss therapy, suggesting that circulating lncRNAs are altered in obesity and can be reversed after weight-loss treatment (71). LncRNAs, such as ASMER-1 and ASMER-2, have been proposed as key players in the insulin resistance associated with obesity (72) and as being involved in the potential mechanism in the link between obesity and cancer (73). In short, in recent years, numerous studies have been focusing on epigenetics as a link between environmental factors and a greater predisposition to the development of obesity and its comorbidities (17).…”
Section: Epigenetics In Obesity and Comorbiditiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The lncRNAs have an effect on epigenetic regulation including transcription, post-transcriptional regulation, and post-translational modification of proteins. They are also regarded as biomarkers for tumors and therapeutic targets (56). A number of esophageal cancer-related lncRNAs were dysregulated in obesity such as ANRIL, H19, and HOTAIR, suggesting that obesity-associated lncRNAs may promote development of cancer (57)(58)(59).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%