The Role of Long Non-coding RNA (NKILA and LINC00993) as Tumour Biomarkers in Breast Cancer

Randa H. Mohamed (1), Mohamed M. Alkilany (2), Hoda K. El-feky (3), Bassel T. Abd-elmoneim (4), Amal F Abd-Elmageed (5)
(1) Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt, Egypt,
(2) General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt, Egypt,
(3) Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt, Egypt,
(4) General Practitioner, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt,
(5) Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Long non-coding RNAs (NKILA and LINC00993) are downregulated in breast cancer (BC) and can have potential use as a novel tumor biomarker. The Aim of the work is to investigate the LncRNAs (NKILA and LINC00993) and cytokines (NF-κB and CXCL-1) as potential biomarkers in BC.


 Methods: This Cross-sectional study included sixty-four pairs of surgically resected human breast cancer tissues and adjacent breast tissues. Expressions of LncRNAs (NKILA, LINC00993) and (NF-κB, CXCL1) cytokines were detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis,


Results: There was a significant decrease in LncRNAs (NKILA, LINC00993) levels in tumor tissue compared to normal tissue (P<0.001). Also, there was a significant increase in NF-κB and CXCL1 levels in tumor tissue compared to normal tissue (P<0.001). ROC curve analysis indicated that the LncRNAs (NKILA, LINC00993) expression levels could be considered a promising marker for the diagnosis of breast cancer patients with a sensitivity (90.6%, 92.2% respectively). Also, cytokines (NF-κB and CXCL-1) expression levels could be considered a promising marker for the diagnosis of breast cancer patients with a sensitivity and specificity of 87.5%, and 89.1% respectively).


Conclusion: These findings suggest that LncRNAs (NKILA, LINC00993) and cytokines (NF-κB and CXCL-1) can be used as novel biomarkers for breast cancer.

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Authors

Randa H. Mohamed
randahussiny@yahoo.com (Primary Contact)
Mohamed M. Alkilany
Hoda K. El-feky
Bassel T. Abd-elmoneim
Amal F Abd-Elmageed
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Mohamed RH, Alkilany MM, El-feky HK, Abd-elmoneim BT, Abd-Elmageed AF. The Role of Long Non-coding RNA (NKILA and LINC00993) as Tumour Biomarkers in Breast Cancer . Arch Breast Cancer [Internet]. [cited 2024 Dec. 11];12(1). Available from: https://archbreastcancer.com/index.php/abc/article/view/990

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