Local anesthetic ropivacaine inhibits non-small cell lung cancer progression by modulating the hsa_circ_0001320/miR-518a-5p axis

Abstract Objective This study investigated the possible mechanisms by which ropivacaine influences the progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods Plasmid vectors or oligonucleotides interfering with circ_0001320 or miR-518a-5p were transfected into ropivacaine-treated NSCLC cells, an...

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Main Authors: LiQun Cheng, RongRong Shen, Zhen Ma, Yuan Guo, Yi Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Hereditas
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41065-025-00514-4
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Summary:Abstract Objective This study investigated the possible mechanisms by which ropivacaine influences the progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods Plasmid vectors or oligonucleotides interfering with circ_0001320 or miR-518a-5p were transfected into ropivacaine-treated NSCLC cells, and circ_0001320 and miR-518a-5p levels were detected by RT-qPCR. Cell proliferation was assessed using CCK-8, apoptosis via flow cytometry, and cell migration and invasion through Transwell assays. Finally, the binding sites of circ_0001320 and miR-518a-5p were verified by the bioinformatics website CircInteractome and dual luciferase reporter gene assay. Results Exposure to ropivacaine resulted in the suppression of NSCLC cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis, while inducing apoptosis. Ropivacaine elevated circ_0001320 expression. Circ_0001320 downregulation resulted in a reduced efficacy of ropivacaine in inhibiting NSCLC progression. Interestingly, circ_0001320 targeted miR-518a-5p and inhibited its expression. It was possible to limit the effects of downregulation of circ_0001320 on NSCLC progression by downregulating miR-518a-5p. Conclusion Ropivacaine inhibits NSCLC progression via the circ_0001320/miR-518a-5p axis.
ISSN:1601-5223