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ArticleJournal of gynecologic oncology2025

Evaluation of autophagy related ATG4B gene, protein and miR-655-3p expression levels in endometrial cancer and hyperplasia.

Elmira Mahdinia, Rahim Rostami, Azadeh Rezaei, Parvin Ghaderi, Sahar Yarahmadi, Soudabeh Fallah

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Elmira MahdiniaDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0009-0001-0160-5111
Rahim RostamiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5504-6319
Azadeh RezaeiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0907-4447
Parvin GhaderiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0009-0007-1424-4566
Sahar YarahmadiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-8171-1650
Soudabeh FallahDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. fallah.s@iums.ac.ir.ORCID 0000-0003-3491-9245

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Abstract

objectiveThe pathogenesis of endometrial cancer (EC) and hyperplasia is complex and poorly understood. Autophagy has emerged as a crucial aspect of this process.

methodsThis study examines the role of autophagy in the pathogenesis of EC and hyperplasia by investigating the expression of the autophagy-related 4B cysteine peptidase (ATG4B) gene, protein, and miR-665-3p levels in patients compared to a control group. This cross-sectional case control study analyzed 90 endometrial tissues, including 30 tumors, 30 normal controls, and 30 hyperplasia, using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blot to assess ATG4B gene and protein levels.

resultsHigher ATG4B gene expression levels were found in the endometrial tissue of EC patients than in hyperplasia patients and controls. Furthermore, protein levels of ATG4B were also higher in EC and hyperplasia patients than in controls. ATG4B gene expression and protein levels were positively correlated in EC patients. However, in EC patients, miR-655-3p showed a significant negative correlation with the ATG4B gene and protein levels.

conclusionATG4B gene and protein expression is elevated in EC tissue, suggesting their role as a tumor promoter. Evaluating their levels could serve as markers for monitoring EC progression and prognosis.

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Autophagy-Related ProteinsCysteine EndopeptidasesEndometrial HyperplasiaEndometrial NeoplasmsMicroRNAsAdultAgedAutophagyCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMiddle AgedATG4B protein, humanAutophagy-Related ProteinsCysteine EndopeptidasesMicroRNAsATG4B proteinEndometrial CancerEndometrial HyperplasiaMicroRNA-665-3p

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PMCPMC11964977

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