LncRNA ITGB8-AS1 functions as a ceRNA to promote colorectal cancer growth and migration through integrin-mediated focal adhesion signaling

ITGB8-AS1 functions as a ceRNA to regulate cell proliferation and tumor growth of colorectal cancer (CRC) via regulating focal adhesion signaling. Targeting ITGB8-AS1 is effective in suppressing CRC cell growth and tumor growth. Elevated plasma levels of ITGB8-AS1 was detected in advanced-stage CRC. Thus, ITGB8-AS1 could serve as a potential therapeutic target and circulating biomarker in CRC. RNA-seq was performed to identify target genes of ITGB8-AS1 in colorectal cancer cell HCT116.