Tumor Suppressor miR-613 Alleviates Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cell via Repressing M2 Macrophage Polarization

Abstract

Background. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a crucial crux of cancer-related death, and M2 macrophage polarization facilitates NSCLC development. MicroRNA-613 (miR-613) is a tumor suppressor. This research aimed to clarify the miR-613 function in NSCLC and its impact on M2 macrophage polarization. Methods. miR-613 expressions in NSCLC tissues and cells were evaluated using quantitative real-time PCR. For miR-613 function in NSCLC, cell proliferation analysis, cell counting kit-8, flow cytometry, western blot, transwell, and wound-healing were conducted. Meanwhile, the miR-613 impact on M2 macrophage polarization was assessed by the NSCLC models. Results. miR-613 was lessened in NSCLC cells and tissues. It was corroborated that miR-613 overexpression retrained NSCLC cell proliferation, invasion, and migration but facilitated cell apoptosis. Moreover, miR-613 overexpression restrained NSCLC development by repressing M2 macrophage polarization. Conclusion. Tumor suppressor miR-613 ameliorated NSCLC by restraining M2 macrophage polarization.

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“…As shown in Figure 1 A,B, the M2-TAMs exhibited reduced levels of iNOS protein and elevated levels of ARG-1 protein. iNOS is a marker of M1-TAMs, while ARG-1 is a marker of M2-TAMs [ 23 ]. Around 80% of cells were found to be positive for both F4/80 and CD206 markers, indicating a successful construction of the M2-TAMs (referred to as TAMs in the following text) model.…”