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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2014; 20(18): 5411-5419
Published online May 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i18.5411
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Figure 1 Functions of microRNA-106b-25. By interfering with the expression of CDKN1 (p2lWaf1/Cip1) and BCL2L11 (Bim), the interaction of miR-106b-25 with E2F1 and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) affects the cell cycle and apoptosis. miR: microRNA.
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Figure 2 Roles of microRNA-195/microRNA-378 in gastric cancer. Due to promoter methylation, miR-195 and miR-378 are down-regulated in gastric cancer compared with non-tumor tissue. miR-195 and miR-378 mimics inhibited tumor cell growth and promoted the growth of normal gastric epithelial cells. miR: microRNA.
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Figure 3 Molecular mechanisms of the microRNA-129 family in regulating the cell cycle in gastric cancer. Cyclin dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) is a target of three members of the miR-129 family. Thus, increased miR-129 in gastric cancer cells might decrease CDK6 levels, affecting G1-S transition. miR: microRNA.