Diosmetin Affects Gene Expression on Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells

Objective. This study was aimed at investigating the effects of diosmetin (a natural flavonoid) on the gene expression of human lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) cells. Methods. HCC827 and A549 cells were used. MTT and colony formation assay were used to investigate the effects of diosmetin on cell proliferation and colony forming activity. The expression of mRNA, microRNA, and lncRNA in HCC827 and A549 cell lines after diosmetin treatment was measured using DNA microarray, microRNA chromatin immunoprecipitation assay (ChIP), and long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) ChIP. Part of the results were cross-validated by quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR), while some others were analyzed using bioinformatic tools. Results. Diosmetin inhibited proliferation and colony formation of HCC827 and A549 cells. Investigation on gene expression profiles of A549 and HCC827 cells revealed that compared with the control group, diosmetin can up- or downregulated the expression of mRNAs, microRNAs, and lncRNAs. The top three candidates in each RNA category were cross-validated by RT-qPCR, from which single peaks were observed in the melt curves, showing a great specificity. After a comprehensive selection of the results from the mRNA ChIP, we performed GO and KEGG functional clustering analyses on the differentially expressed genes. Conclusion. Diosmetin treatment induced gene expression of A549 and HCC827 cells. Our results will provide guidance for development of new diagnostic and therapeutic targets.