被撤回的出版物: The microRNA-325 inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma progression by targeting high mobility group box 1 (Retracted article. See vol. 13, artn. 26, 2018)

Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) can serve as tumor suppressors and might provide an efficient strategy for annihilating tumor cells. Nevertheless, the potential role of miR-325 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is still unknown. Methods: Using RT-PCR, immunoblots invasion assays and bioinformatics strategies, we investigated the potential role of miR-325 in HCC. Results: We showed that miR-325 was decreased and HMGB1 was increased in 99 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. MiR-325 inhibition promoted cell invasion and proliferation, while miR-325 upregulation inhibited cell invasion and proliferation by using transwell and CCK8 assays. We further showed that HMGB1 might be a direct target of miR-325 and is negatively regulated by miR-325. Down-regulation of miR-325 predicts poor prognosis for HCC patients. Conclusions: These findings implied that miR-325 regulates cell invasion and proliferation via targeting HMGB1 and may be a potential prognostic marker for HCC.