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ArticleJournal, genetic engineering & biotechnology2025

Comprehensive systems biology analysis of microRNA-101-3p regulatory network identifies crucial genes and pathways in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Nasim Rahimi-Farsi, Abozar Ghorbani, Negar Mottaghi-Dastjerdi, Taha Shahbazi, Fatemeh Bostanian, Parvin Mohseni, Fateme Yazdani

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Nasim Rahimi-FarsiDepartment of Biology, University College of Nabi Akram, Tabriz, Iran.
Abozar GhorbaniNuclear Agriculture Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute (NSTRI), Karaj, Iran. Electronic address: abghorbany@aeoi.org.ir.
Negar Mottaghi-DastjerdiDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Taha ShahbaziRazi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fatemeh BostanianInstitute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417614335, Iran.
Parvin MohseniDepartment of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
Fateme YazdaniDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. This study aimed to explore the role of hsa-miR-101-3p in HCC pathogenesis by identifying key genes and pathways. A comprehensive bioinformatics analysis revealed twelve hub genes (ETNK1, BICRA, IL1R1, KDM3A, ARID2, GSK3β, EZH2, NOTCH1, SMARCA4, FOS, CREB1, and CASP3) and highlighted their involvement in crucial oncogenic pathways, including PI3K/Akt, mTOR, MAPK, and TGF-β. Gene expression analysis showed significant overexpression of ETNK1, KDM3A, EZH2, SMARCA4, and CASP3 in HCC tissues, correlating with poorer survival outcomes. Drug screening identified therapeutic candidates, including Tazemetostat for EZH2 and lithium compounds for GSK3β, underscoring their potential for targeted treatment. These findings provide novel insights into the complexity of HCC pathogenesis, suggesting that the identified hub genes could serve as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. While bioinformatics-driven, this study offers a strong basis for future clinical validation to advance precision medicine in HCC.

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Gene networkHepatocellular carcinomahsa-miR-101-3pProtein-protein interaction

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