The Role of MEG3 in the Activation of Toll Like Receptor 3 in Prostate Cancer Cells

Abstract

Objective: Prostate cancer accounts for approximately 10% of new cases diagnosed in men worldwide. Toll like receptors (TLRs) play a crucial role in the progression of cancer. Furthermore, the expression level of TLRs is mediated by different transcription factors and non-coding RNAs. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the potential regulatory role of MEG3 and the interaction of TLR3 with MEG3 in the prostate cancer cells. Materials and Methods: In this study, PC-3, LNCaP and HUVEC cells were used. To stimulate TLR3 expression, Poly I:C was used for a ligand of TLR3 and the less cytotoxic concentration of Poly I:C was determined by WST-1 analysis. The relative gene expression levels of TLR3 and MEG3 were analyzed by RT-PCR. Results: According to the results, 5 µM of Poly I:C was chosen as a less cytotoxic concentration for the stimulation of TLR3 activity. The mRNA level of MEG3 (3.19-, 1.90-, and 1.90-fold) and TLR3 (6.17-, 5.75- and 2.27-fold) was significantly increased in PC-3, LNCaP and HUVEC cells, respectively after Poly I:C stimulation (p

Keywords

• prostate cancer
• tlr3
• meg3
• poly i:c
• prostat kanseri
• tlr3
• meg3
• poli i:c