The long non-coding RNA PCA3 : an update of its functions and clinical applications as a biomarker in prostate cancer
Prostate cancer antigen 3 ( PCA3 ) is an overexpressed prostate long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), transcribed from an intronic region at the long arm of human chromosome 9q21–22. It has been described that PCA3 modulates prostate cancer (PCa) cell survival through modulating androgen receptor (AR) signa...
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Published in | Oncotarget Vol. 10; no. 61; pp. 6589 - 6603 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Impact Journals LLC
12.11.2019
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Summary: | Prostate cancer antigen 3 (
PCA3
) is an overexpressed prostate long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), transcribed from an intronic region at the long arm of human chromosome 9q21–22. It has been described that
PCA3
modulates prostate cancer (PCa) cell survival through modulating androgen receptor (AR) signaling, besides controlling the expression of several androgen responsive and cancer-related genes, including epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers and those regulating gene expression and cell signaling. Also,
PCA3
urine levels have been successfully used as a PCa diagnostic biomarker. In this review, we have highlighted recent findings regarding
PCA3
, addressing its gene structure, putative applications as a biomarker, a proposed origin of this lncRNA, roles in PCa biology and expression patterns. We also updated data regarding
PCA3
interactions with cancer-related miRNAs and expression in other tissues and diseases beyond the prostate. Altogether, literature data indicate aberrant expression and dysregulated activity of
PCA3
, suggesting
PCA3
as a promising relevant target that should be even further evaluated on its applicability for PCa detection and management. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 1949-2553 1949-2553 |
DOI: | 10.18632/oncotarget.27284 |