miRNAs and the Hippo pathway in cancer: Exploring the therapeutic potential (Review)
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- Published online on: June 10, 2022 https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2022.8346
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Abstract
Introduction
Cancer is defined as uncontrolled cell growth in any part of the body. It accounts for ~10 million deaths in 2020 (1). However, researchers are striving to establish effective cancer treatments, and microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) and the hippo signaling pathway have just been discovered in this regard. The Hippo signaling pathway is a mechanism that regulates the organ's size in mammals and humans. The size of the organ is regulated by mediating cell growth, division and death (2). Any dysregulation in the hippo pathway disrupts mediation, leading to the activation of the transcriptional co-activators, that is, YAP and TAZ. Their elevated levels result in escalated cell proliferation and reduced cell death, leading to tumorigenesis (3).
miRNAs play a regulatory role and work by targeting and regulating a certain mRNA. miRNAs have oncogenic and tumor-suppressive characteristics, and their altered levels are detected in cancer. A previous study has revealed that miRNAs can function as a positive or negative regulator to modulate the core components of the hippo pathway (4). Furthermore, YAP and TAZ interact with the components involved in the miRNA biogenesis, and the inactivation of the Hippo pathway or constitutively expression of YAP can result in reduced miRNA biogenesis (5). Understanding the interlinkage between the hippo pathway and miRNAs is crucial for figuring out the root cause of cancer. The dysregulated miRNAs and hippo pathway contribute to uncontrolled growth by regulating each other and even conferring resistance to anticancer treatments. Previous studies have highlighted the mechanism through which miRNAs and hippo regulate each other (2,4). This provides a ray of hope for advancing treatment strategies for patients with cancer. At present, the miRNAs therapeutics are in pre-clinical and clinical trials. These therapeutics would pave the way for cancer treatment. Furthermore, it would even break the resistance developed against the anticancer drugs, thereby boosting the efficiency of the existing treatments (4).
Recapitulation of the Hippo pathway
In mammals, the Hippo signaling pathway is a mechanism that maintains the size of the organ by controlling cell proliferation and cell death (6). Previous studies revealed that the hippo pathway is linked to several cancer-like traits, including increased cell proliferation and the development of drug resistance (7,8). The mammalian hippo signaling pathway is described as a cascade mechanism, including the four key tumor suppressors, which are the Mammalian sterile 20-like kinase 1/2 (MST1/2), Salvador Homolog 1 (SAV1), Large tumor suppressor1/2 (LATS1/2), and MOB kinase activator 1A/B (MOB 1A/B). The cascade is initiated when the activated MST1/2-SAV1 complex phosphorylates the LATS1/2-MOB1A/B complex, resulting in its activation (9). When the LATS1/2-MOB1A/B complex is activated, it causes the transcriptional co-activators YAP and TAZ to be downregulated, thus inactivating them (10). The LATS1/2-MOB1A/B complex is activated and works by phosphorylating YAP/TAZ at various locations. When the LATS1/2-MOB1A/B complex is activated, it phosphorylates YAP/TAZ at numerous sites. The phosphorylation causes YAP/TAZ to have a higher binding affinity for 14-3-3 protein. This interaction aids the cytoplasmic localization of the YAP/TAZ. When Ser127 and Ser397 on YAP and Ser89 and Ser311 on TAZ are phosphorylated, the activity of both proteins is significantly reduced (11–13). Phosphorylated Ser397 on YAP and Ser311 on TAZ cause ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of YAP/TAZ (12) (Fig. 1).
The absence of phosphorylation due to the dysregulated hippo pathway leads to the YAP/TAZ upregulation. The activated YAP/TAZ then moves toward the nucleus, where it interacts with Transcriptional Enhanced Associate Domain (TEAD), a transcriptional factor. YAP/TAZ and TEAD interact and bind to activate the expression of subsequent genes. Increased cell proliferation and decreased apoptosis are two cancer-like properties induced by the activated genes (10,14).
In conclusion, as the hippo pathway modulates the activation of YAP/TAZ, any disruption would elevate the levels of YAP/TAZ, thereby promoting tumorigenesis.
Hippo pathway: regulation and cancer development
The hippo signaling system regulates organ size in mammals by controlling cell growth, division, survival and apoptosis (15). As a result, the dysregulation in the hippo pathway can cause YAP/TAZ levels to rise. Additionally, these altered levels stimulate the activation and overexpression of associated genes such as CYR61, CTGF, MYC, and AREG, increasing cell proliferation and tumorigenesis (16,17). The functioning and activity of the hippo pathway involve regulation by various molecules and at different levels of the kinetic cascade (18). Upstream regulators include molecules like KIBRA, RASSFs, Merlin, and hEx. They are responsible for promoting and modulating the MST1/2 activity. The Ajuba molecule, on the other hand, is classified as a negative regulator since it inhibits the phosphorylation of YAP/TAZ by downregulating the LATS1/2 by interfering with its function (4). α-catenin, ZO-2, 14-3-3, and AMOT are molecules that promote the retention of YAP/TAZ in the cytoplasm (18). Their action aids in the regulation of YAP/TAZ levels.
Apart from the molecular regulation, the hippo signaling pathway can be crosslinked with other signaling pathways, resulting in hippo pathway modulation and hence malignant situations. The Wnt and AMPK pathways are responsible for YAP protein downregulation. In the case of the Wnt pathway, the scaffold protein DVL acts as a link between the hippo and the Wnt signaling pathway. DVL protein comprises the nuclear export signals, which promote YAP cytoplasmic translocation (19). Since it increases the phosphorylation of YAP at numerous locations, the AMPK pathway can affect the hippo pathway. AMPK also phosphorylates AMOTL1, and phosphorylated AMOTL1 stimulates the upregulation of the LATS1/2, according to a previous study (20). Increased LATS1/2 activity causes YAP inactivation, which is accomplished by phosphorylation. In addition, TAZ interacts with the heteromeric Smad2/3-Smad4 complexes in the TGF-pathway, proving it to be a positive regulator. The binding results in the sustainability of Smad2/3-Smad4 complexes accumulating in the nucleus (21). TAZ phosphorylation and inactivation reduce the ability of the Smad2/3-Smad4 complexes to accumulate in the nucleus, thereby altering the transcription process. TGF signaling is inhibited in the absence of TAZ, which impacts neural epithelial development (22). In KRAS signaling, the protein sends signals to the cells directing the cell to grow and divide, but the KRAS gene is identified as the oncogene, meaning that upon mutation, it results in the uncontrolled growth of the cells (23). Studies have shown that the YAP can be understood as the rescuer of the K-Ras4B-inhibited cells (24,25). The YAP, along with β-catenin, can induce resistance by managing the advancement of the cells to the S phase in the cell cycle (16). In MAPK/ERK signaling, the YAP protein can promote the development of resistance against the MAPK/ERK kinase (MEK)-targeted inhibitor therapy (26). The increased effect of the active YAP directly affects the MEK inhibitors, thereby predicting the therapeutic effect.
The process of hippo pathway regulation is modulated by various molecules and signaling pathways, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, any sought of disruption responsible for the altered YAP/TAZ levels would result in uncontrolled cell growth and reduced apoptosis due to activation of subsequent genes, thereby developing cancer-like properties (27).
Understanding the miRNAs
miRNAs belong to the class of non-coding endogenous RNA, also characterized as small single-stranded nucleotides which play a key regulatory role in various biological processes in plants and animals (28,29). miRNAs range from 21 to 25 nucleotides in length and work by targeting the specific mRNA by translational inhibition, degradation, or mRNA destabilization to regulate the target (29,30). The concept of miRNAs emerged back in 1993 when the miRNAs were first discovered in Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) by Ambros and Ruvkun groups (31,32). Previous studies showed that in protein LIN-14, the expression was regulated by a non-coding RNA, and this modulation resulted in the defected development in Caenorhabditis elegans. The protein LIN-14 is coded by the heterochronic gene lin-14, which controls the developmental timing in C. elegans (33). The discovery of miRNAs was advantageous for researchers working in the molecular biology domain. The miRNAs detected are known to be highly conserved and mainly play the regulatory role across the species (34,35). Researchers are still exploring the miRNAs and their role in gene regulation.
The majority of the miRNAs interact with the target mRNA through the 3′ untranslated region (UTR), referred to as 3′(UTR), which promotes the suppression of expression, and the targeted mRNA is degraded (36). A previous study has shown that apart from 3′UTR, miRNAs also interact with the other regions of mRNA, such as coding sequence, gene promoters, and 5′UTR (29). MicroRNAs hold significance in mediating cell proliferation and apoptosis due to their regulatory functioning (37), play a vital role in stem cell division (38), and regulate differentiation, development, and tumor cell invasion (28) (Fig. 2). Since miRNAs mediate cell growth and cell death, any dysregulation in miRNAs pattern would result in uncontrolled growth of the affected cells, thereby depicting cancer-like properties (tumorigenesis).
Biogenesis of miRNAs
The biogenesis of miRNAs is a convoluted process. The synthesis of the miRNAs involves a two-step process wherein the first step occurs in the nucleus and the second one takes place in the cytoplasm (36). The process initiates with the formation of primary miRNA (pri-miRNA), which is achieved through gene transcription. The transcription is performed by RNA polymerase II but occasionally can also be performed by RNA polymerase III (39,40). The primary miRNA transcript structures are 5′ capped and 3′ polyadenylation (41). The cleavage of pri-miRNA is conducted through a microprocessor complex. The microprocessor complex incorporates Drosha, an RNase III enzyme that is responsible for cleaving the pri-miRNA in the nucleus, and DGCR8, a RNA binding protein (3,42). The microprocessor complex is responsible for cleaving the pri-miRNA as the DGCR8 recognizes the ssRNA-dsRNA junction found on pri-mi RNA. This dictates Drosha to give rise to a 60-nucleotide hairpin-like precursor miRNA (pre-miRNA) (41,43). The transfer of pre-miRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm is aided by Exportin-5-Ran-GTP. Dicer ribonuclease, which is another RNase III enzyme, cleaves the pre-miRNA in the cytoplasm. When pre-miRNA is cleaved, a miRNA duplex of 21–23 nucleotides is formed, which includes the complementary strand and mature miRNA strand (4,25). The mature miRNA is then integrated into the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), a protein complex that also includes the Argonaute (44). The integration targets the 3′UTR of mRNAs, lowering their post-transcriptional or translational levels through mRNA degradation or translational suppression (45,46). (Fig. 3).
miRNAs: Regulation and cancer development
MicroRNAs are known to regulate gene expression in both plants and animals. According to a previous study, the number of miRNAs in cancer varies depending on the processes and microenvironment (47). The synthesis of miRNAs is controlled at several levels, including transcription and transportation. It has been identified that SMAD proteins and DEAD-box RNA helicases play a role in miRNA maturation mediated by Drosha (48,49). Methyltransferase-like 3 methylates pri-miRNAs, allowing DGCR8 to recognize and process them, making them the biogenesis regulator (50). KSRP also controls miRNA biogenesis by functioning as a complement to Drosha and Dicer (51). Any disruption in these regulators may cause fluctuations in miRNA levels, resulting in changes in miRNA expression.
The altered levels of miRNAs are one cause leading to cells developing cancer-like properties as numerous miRNAs act as either tumor suppressors or tumor promoters. Thus, the altered levels of these miRNAs result in tumorigenesis. For instance, miRNA-21 and miRNA-155 are identified as miRNAs whose increased expression is observed in malignant tumors. On the other hand, the downregulation of these miRNAs has been revealed to cause controlled cell proliferation, thereby resulting in reduced tumor growth (52,53). Let-7 is another miRNA that acts as a tumor suppressor, and its levels are highly downregulated in case of cancer (54).
Deciphering the interlinkage of miRNAs and the Hippo pathway
The hippo signaling pathway is primarily responsible for regulating the size of the organ, which is achieved by mediating cell proliferation, apoptosis and regeneration (55). Downregulation of the hippo pathway causes YAP/TAZ to be activated, resulting in escalated cell proliferation and reduced cell-cell adhesion leading to tumorigenesis. The miRNAs are small non-coding RNA and play a regulatory role in gene expression by targeting the specific miRNAs. In cancer, altered miRNAs level are observed due to dysregulated miRNA expression. The dysregulation of expression of miRNAs occurs due to the defective miRNAs biogenesis or the fluctuating levels of the miRNAs genes (30).
The interlinkage between miRNAs and the hippo signaling pathway, which leads to cancer, has been proven through advances in research. The YAP and TAZ, two critical components of the hippo pathway, have been demonstrated to influence miRNA biogenesis directly, implying that they play an important role in cancer progression. On the other hand, various miRNAs can regulate key elements of the hippo pathway, resulting in cancer (5). As a result, it is critical to figure out how the hippo pathway and miRNAs are linked and how they interact to figure out how to treat cancer with therapeutic approaches.
The Hippo pathway as a regulator of miRNAs
The research conducted to understand the crosslinks between the hippo and miRNAs suggested that the hippo pathway functions as a regulator for miRNA synthesis in a cell density-dependent manner, implying that the regulation of the hippo pathway contributes to carcinogenesis. It operates by interfering with the microprocessor complex that forms pre-miRNA from pri-miRNA. Furthermore, because it is sensitive to cell density and disruption of the hippo pathway is a prominent hallmark of tumors, studies have revealed that it is a regulator of cell density-dependent miRNA synthesis (5,55,56).
In case of lower cell density, the suppression of the hippo pathway, leads to activation of YAP, and the activated YAP moves towards the nucleus. This set of events causes the activation of subsequent genes accountable for elevated cell growth, thereby suppressing the biogenesis of miRNAs (8). The cell density increases with the increase in proliferation, and this promotes the phosphorylation and cytoplasmic retention of YAP by adherens such as E-cadherin (55) and α-catenin (57). p72 (DDX17) is an accessory protein that forms part of the DROSHA-containing complex and plays a role in the pri-miRNA processing by interacting with DROSHA and DGCR8 (50,58). Since p72 detects the VCAUCH sequence, which is present in the 3′ flanking region of pri-miRNA, its interaction with the microprocessor enhances biogenesis (5). In low density, p72 interacts with YAP rather than DROSHA and DGCR8, resulting in YAP's retention of p72 in the nucleus and reduced miRNA biosynthesis (59). (Fig. 4).
miRNAs as a regulator of the the Hippo signaling pathway
Depending on their environment, miRNAs are known to act as either oncogenic or tumor suppressors in certain malignancies (60). According to previous findings, miRNAs positively and negatively affect the hippo pathway, implying that some oncogenic miRNAs adversely regulate the hippo pathway, resulting in cancer. By contrast, certain miRNAs regulate the hippo pathway positively, thereby maintaining the hippo pathway.
miR-31 and miR-135b are identified as oncogenic miRNAs, and elevated expression is observed in the case of cancer (61). Overexpression of these miRNAs is one cause that results in the reduced levels of LATS1/2, which is a core component of the hippo pathway. Downregulation of LATS1/2 promotes the activation of YAP, which travels towards the nucleus and, upon reaching, interacts with the TEAD. The interaction between YAP and TEAD is the activation of the subsequent genes, thereby increasing cell proliferation and apoptosis (62). miR-130 works in a feedback loop with YAP, and its increased levels are found in various types of cancer including oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, gastric and bladder cancer (63,64). miR-130 is known to play a regulatory role in PTEN expression and Akt phosphorylation in cancerous cells, and the increased levels of miRNA-130 is induced by the YAP (4). The miR-130 negatively regulates the VGLL4, which is responsible for the downregulation of the YAP-TEAD complex in the nucleus. The consequence of the downregulation of VGLL4 has increased YAP activity, thereby promoting carcinogenesis (4,65). miR-3910 is another miRNA exhibiting oncogenic properties. It promotes cell proliferation and cell migration, and in mice, its overexpression has resulted in the formation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (66). The miR-3910 negatively regulates the MST1, and its increased levels lead to the downregulation of MST1. As MST1 negatively regulates YAP, its reduced levels increase YAP levels. The absence of phosphorylation of YAP promotes the expression of the genes such as CTGF, MYC and BMI1, thereby inhibiting apoptosis and promoting tumor formation (66).
The tumor suppressor miRNAs work as a regulator for cell proliferation and apoptosis, thereby regulating the hippo pathway by targeting either YAP or TAZ (4). For example, miRNA-375 is known as a tumor suppressor, and its levels are found to be reduced in HCC. In addition, 3′ UTR of YAP1 is targeted by miRNA-375, which suppresses the YAP1 levels, thereby regulating the hippo pathway (67). miR-186 also acts as the regulator of YAP expression by acting on the YAP1 gene, which suppresses YAP (68).
miR-137 and miR-9 are known to regulate the YAP by promoting the activity of LATS1 negatively. The increased activity of LATS1 results in the phosphorylation of YAP, thereby downregulating the expression of ARE, CYR61 and CTGF, which are responsible for causing gastric cancer (69). miR-9-3p, which is formed by processing the 3′ arm of miR-9, has been shown to downregulate TAZ, thus regulating the pathway (70). The tumor suppressor miR-129-5p has shown a direct relationship with the hippo pathway as its downregulation causes the activation of YAP/TAZ, followed by the interaction with the TEAD (71). A previous study has shown the relation between the elevated miR-195 levels and YAP activity. The reduced levels of miR-195 in cancer cells show high levels of YAP, indicating the direct regulation of YAP by miR-195 (72). The regulation of YAP by miR-195 demonstrates that the miRNAs regulate the hippo pathway, and the regulation of the biogenesis of miRNAs by the hippo pathway is interlinked. Together this contributes to the development of cancer-like properties and tumorigenesis.
miRNAs therapeutics for the treatment of cancer
Apart from all the treatment methods available, such as chemotherapy, the use of therapeutics to eliminate cancer cells proves to be advantageous for the treatment of cancer (3). Since miRNAs play a regulatory role in gene expression and their altered levels are found in various cancers, studies are at present diverted towards the therapeutics miRNAs in order to destroy the cancerous cells, as the miRNAs play a vital role in tumor formation and expansion (37,73). The miRNAs can target various proteins by interacting with the various target mRNA, therefore, demonstrating to be a suitable candidate for the treatment of cancer (74). Because miRNAs have both oncogenic and tumor-suppressive roles in organisms, scientists are working on therapies that consist of miRNA mimics and anti-miRNAs (75). Mimic miRNAs mimic tumor-suppressive miRNAs and raise their levels in situations where tumor-suppressive miRNAs are low. They are non-naturally occurring oligonucleotide duplexes that mimic the function of tumor-suppressive miRNAs (75). Anti-miRNAs are miRNAs that serve as antagonists against oncogenic miRNAs. They have complementary sequences to the targeted miRNAs, blocking oncogenic miRNAs and lowering their overexpressed levels in malignancies (76). miRNAs therapeutics are introduced in the pre-clinical models so as to improve the efficacy of therapeutics via viral vectors (77), nanoparticles (78) and liposome delivery (79).
Researchers have been working on miRNA therapies for years, but only a few have progressed to the stage of clinical trials. Due to the variability of miRNA expression, the most significant challenge is to identify the miRNA targets and creat a delivery mechanism that is not hazardous (75). miRNA therapies are now being examined and could be beneficial to patients with cancer in the future. In addition, because miRNAs have been proven to regulate the hippo pathway, researchers can employ treatments to break the resistance to anticancer therapies induced by the dysregulated hippo pathway, demonstrating application in carcinogenesis. A few miRNAs therapeutics under pre-clinal and clinical trials are listed in Table I (75,80).
miRNAs, Hippo and resistance to anticancer drugs
miRNAs are accountable for regulating gene expression, and the altered levels of miRNAs are detected in patients who have cancer. Since miRNAs also regulate the genes that directly influence the response of cells when anticancer drugs are administered, the dysregulated levels result in the development of resistance against the anticancer drugs, thereby affecting the therapeutic effect of the drug (81). The component of the Hippo pathway, that is, the YAP and TAZ, are involved in imparting resistance against the anticancer drugs. The elevated levels of YAP/TAZ result in the altered levels of the various proteins and pathways, thereby affecting the normal cascade. This alteration results in the development of resistance to anticancer drugs. For example, the elevated levels of TAZ result in increased multidrug resistance protein, which results in the development of resistance against Paclitaxel (an anticancer drug) (3).
Previous studies have also highlighted the role of the Hippo pathway in the therapeutic effect, as the dysregulated pathway results in resistance against the drugs (3,8). As the miRNAs mediate the hippo pathway, it is crucial to deeply analyze the crosslinking between the hippo pathway and miRNAs and how this can affect the resistance against the anticancer drugs to develop effective treatment strategies. The miRNAs, its target hippo component, and which drug's therapeutic action is affected in specific cancer (82) are listed in Table II (83–87).
miR-21
miR-21 is an oncogenic miRNA, and its increased levels are observed in different types of cancer, including breast, cervical and colon cancer (88). Doxorubicin is a therapeutic drug administered to treat various types of cancer. It promotes cell apoptosis by binding with topoisomerase II thereby inhibiting its enzymatic activity (89). Studies have shown that in the case of breast cancer, the increased levels of miR-21 promote resistance against the anticancer drug as the miR-21 downregulates the PTEN expression (83,84). Furthermore, increased miR-21 levels result in the downregulation of RUNX1. As RUNX1 inhibits the YAP expression, its downregulation results in the YAP activation. The upregulation of YAP promotes the partial actuation of the MAPK pathway, which results in tumorigenesis (3). This, along with altered levels of YAP, results in the development of resistance against doxorubicin. By administering anti-miRNAs, the levels of miR-21 would be regulated, breaking the doxorubicin resistance. Studies have indicated that trastuzumab resistance has a similar sequence of events, apart from doxorubicin resistance. Trastuzumab is a chemotherapeutic medication that inhibits cancer cell growth by binding to the HER2 protein (90). Resistance to the anticancer medicine trastuzumab develops due to overexpression of miRNA and decreased expression of PTEN. Overexpression of YAP and TEAD enhances treatment resistance in breast cancer, and increased miRNA levels boost YAP activation (91). Trastuzumab resistance can be minimized by using antisense miRNA-21 oligonucleotides to maintain the levels of miR-21, which regulates the levels of YAP and so reduces resistance against trastuzumab to some extent (84).
miR-135a/b
miRNAs fall into the category of both oncogenic miRNAs and tumor suppressor miRNAs. The research has highlighted that increased levels of miR-135a/b are detected in the case of lung cancer (92). Cisplatin is identified as a therapeutic drug utilized to treat various types of cancer. It works by binding to the DNA upon entry into the cell and causing damage to the DNA leading to apoptosis (93). The increased levels of miR-135a/b result in the progression of resistance against cisplatin as the miR-135b targets Mcl1, which leads to the hampering of the apoptosis process (94). miR-135 is also known to regulate the hippo pathway negatively by downregulating the LATS1/2, which results in increased levels of the YAP, leading to cancer-like properties. The upregulation of YAP also aids in the development of resistance and its progression against cancer drugs. Regulation of miR-135a/b through therapeutics, that is, by anti-miRNAs, would help maintain the miR-135a/b levels, which would, in turn, maintain the YAP levels leading to a reduction in the chemoresistance.
miR-9
MiR-9 has been identified as a tumor suppressor, with lower levels reported in ovarian and breast cancer. The medications doxorubicin and cisplatin, which function by destroying DNA, are routinely used to treat ovarian cancer. Certain DNA damage repair enzymes, on the other hand, fix the damage, allowing the cell to survive (81). The downregulation of miR-9 is one of the ways malignant cells develop resistance. In ovarian cancer, miR-9 targets DNA damage repair-related enzyme genes such as BRCA1, preventing BRCA1 action (86). In addition, the miR-9 stimulates the phosphorylation of YAP by upregulating the LATS1/2, acting as a positive regulator of the hippo pathway. As a result, miR-9 levels are lowered in patients with cancer. The reduced miR-9 levels can decrease LATS1/2, which ultimately leads to the increased expression of cancer-promoting factors, that is, YAP and TAZ, and can result in tumorigenesis (69). The hyperactivation of YAP/TAZ is also one cause resulting in resistance to anticancer drugs. The regulation of miR-9 levels via therapeutics would result in the dephosphorylation of YAP, leading to increased efficacy of the anticancer drugs.
miR-338-3p
miR-338-3p works as a tumor suppressor and its levels are detected to be reduced in case of HCC. Sorafenib is identified as a kinase inhibitor and works by targeting and blocking the enzymes and proteins found in and on the surface of cancerous cells to inhibit their growth (95). The miR-338-3p inhibits the Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1), which is the mediator of the hypoxia signaling pathway, which results in increased cell apoptosis (88). The lower levels of miR-338-3p result in the upregulation of HIF-1α, which results in tumor growth and the development of sorafenib resistance (96–98). miR-338-3p also directly acts on the TAZ and inhibits it, reducing its levels. The increased levels of YAP and TAZ promote resistance to anticancer drugs. The maintained levels of miR-338-3p would help to break the resistance against sorafenib, thereby increasing the efficiency.
Conclusion
Researchers have been able to broaden horizons in the field of cancer thanks to their understanding of miRNAs. The role of microRNAs in cancer progression and carcinogenesis has been identified. The Hippo pathway and miRNA have been identified to be interconnected, and their dysregulation may contribute to carcinogenesis.
It was attempted to establish the interlinkage of miRNAs and the hippo pathway using potential information in the present review and relate it to treatment resistance in cancer. Researchers may be able to manage difficult-to-treat drug resistance linked with cancer with an improved understanding of the crosslink. The studies and clinical trials involving miRNA and the hippo pathway remain in their early phases, and there is markedly more to learn. The relationship between miRNAs and the hippo pathway is complicated and requires further research. Researchers will be able to unravel the origin of cancer and design successful treatment techniques in the near future with a thorough understanding of the underlying molecular process and study of crosstalks.
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MZN, TA, MAK, SMA and SK collaboratively helped in curating the recent studies. AAA, MZN and S guided in analyzing the curated data. SA, VMS and AAE prepared the figures and tables.
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