Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study

Objective: This study explores the role of MALAT1 as a valuable target for creating minimally-invasive diagnostic methods and personalized treatments in the management of OSCC. It focuses on evaluating the role of exosomal MALAT1 in the progression of dysplasia to OSCC by influencing the PI3K/AKT pa...

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Main Authors: Ramya Sekar, Selvaraj Jayaraman, VishnuPriya Veeraraghavan, Kalaiselvi Krishnamoorthy, Shubhra Chauhan Aramanai, Sathan Raj Natarajan
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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Selvaraj Jayaraman
VishnuPriya Veeraraghavan
Kalaiselvi Krishnamoorthy
Shubhra Chauhan Aramanai
Sathan Raj Natarajan
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description Objective: This study explores the role of MALAT1 as a valuable target for creating minimally-invasive diagnostic methods and personalized treatments in the management of OSCC. It focuses on evaluating the role of exosomal MALAT1 in the progression of dysplasia to OSCC by influencing the PI3K/AKT pathway. Method: This cross-sectional study evaluated MALAT1 expression and PI3K/AKT pathway components in exosomes derived from plasma samples of patients with various stages of oral dysplasia, OSCC and compared with normal. RNA concentration was estimated, real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used for quantitative analysis. Gene expression levels of MALAT1, PI3K, AKT1, and PTEN were analysed and compared across groups using one way ANOVA and Post-hoc Tukey analysis was performed for pairwise comparisons to assess correlations between MALAT1 expression and PI3K/AKT pathway components. Result: MALAT1 was found to be overexpressed in OSCC in comparison to normal, significantly (p < 0.001∗). There was no significant change in expression pattern of MALAT1 between dysplastic patients and normal, yet, significant association was found on corelation analysis between expression pattern of MALAT1 and PI3K/AKT/PTEN (p 0.001∗) among individuals of dysplasia and OSCC. As well pairwise comparisons of MALAT1 expression levels between all three stages of dysplasia showed significant association (p < 0.001∗). Conclusion: MALAT1 stands out as a key player in the complex landscape of OSCC pathogenesis, impacting tumorigenesis, metastasis, and treatment outcomes through multifaceted molecular mechanisms. Continued research into MALAT1's regulatory roles and its interactions within the tumor microenvironment holds promise for uncovering novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers that could redefine the management of OSCC in the future.
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spelling doaj-art-70d533a82b5b4f359c9c16e19b6e0f342025-02-09T05:00:14ZengElsevierJournal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research2212-42682025-01-01151123128Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional studyRamya Sekar0Selvaraj Jayaraman1VishnuPriya Veeraraghavan2Kalaiselvi Krishnamoorthy3Shubhra Chauhan Aramanai4Sathan Raj Natarajan5Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, India; Department of Oral &amp; Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Chennai, 600095, IndiaCentre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, India; Corresponding author.Department of Biochemistry, Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, IndiaCentre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, IndiaOral Oncology Unit, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Chennai, 600095, IndiaCentre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, IndiaObjective: This study explores the role of MALAT1 as a valuable target for creating minimally-invasive diagnostic methods and personalized treatments in the management of OSCC. It focuses on evaluating the role of exosomal MALAT1 in the progression of dysplasia to OSCC by influencing the PI3K/AKT pathway. Method: This cross-sectional study evaluated MALAT1 expression and PI3K/AKT pathway components in exosomes derived from plasma samples of patients with various stages of oral dysplasia, OSCC and compared with normal. RNA concentration was estimated, real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used for quantitative analysis. Gene expression levels of MALAT1, PI3K, AKT1, and PTEN were analysed and compared across groups using one way ANOVA and Post-hoc Tukey analysis was performed for pairwise comparisons to assess correlations between MALAT1 expression and PI3K/AKT pathway components. Result: MALAT1 was found to be overexpressed in OSCC in comparison to normal, significantly (p < 0.001∗). There was no significant change in expression pattern of MALAT1 between dysplastic patients and normal, yet, significant association was found on corelation analysis between expression pattern of MALAT1 and PI3K/AKT/PTEN (p 0.001∗) among individuals of dysplasia and OSCC. As well pairwise comparisons of MALAT1 expression levels between all three stages of dysplasia showed significant association (p < 0.001∗). Conclusion: MALAT1 stands out as a key player in the complex landscape of OSCC pathogenesis, impacting tumorigenesis, metastasis, and treatment outcomes through multifaceted molecular mechanisms. Continued research into MALAT1's regulatory roles and its interactions within the tumor microenvironment holds promise for uncovering novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers that could redefine the management of OSCC in the future.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426824001945Tumor microenvironmentExosomesNon-coding RNAlncRNAOSCCDysplasia
spellingShingle Ramya Sekar
Selvaraj Jayaraman
VishnuPriya Veeraraghavan
Kalaiselvi Krishnamoorthy
Shubhra Chauhan Aramanai
Sathan Raj Natarajan
Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
Tumor microenvironment
Exosomes
Non-coding RNA
lncRNA
OSCC
Dysplasia
title Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study
title_full Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study
title_fullStr Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study
title_short Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study
title_sort evaluation of exo long noncoding rna malat1 in oscc in comparison to dysplastic and normal a cross sectional study
topic Tumor microenvironment
Exosomes
Non-coding RNA
lncRNA
OSCC
Dysplasia
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426824001945
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