LINC00680 modulates docetaxel resistance in breast cancer via the miR-320b/CDKL5 axis

Introduction: Increasing evidence has indicated that LINC00680 represents an oncogenic factor in cancer; however, the mechanism by which LINC00680 contributes to breast cancer (BC) remains unknown. Methods: A dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to explore the relationship between LINC00680, miR-320b, and cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDKL5). A CCK-8 assay and transwell assay were utilized to evaluate the proliferation and invasion in docetaxel-resistant BC cells, respectively. Results: LINC00680 and CDKL5 protein levels were both upregulated when induced by different concentrations of docetaxel. LINC00680 knockdown decreased the expression level of drug resistance-related genes, proliferation, and invasion of BC cells. Bioinformatics prediction and dual-luciferase assays revealed that miR-320b targeted the 3(′)-unstranslated regions (UTR) of both LINC00680 and CDKL5, suggesting that the modulation of LINC00680 on CDKL5 occurred via sequestering miR-320b. Conclusion: Overall, this study highlights the important role of LINC00680 in docetaxel resistance through the miR-320b/CDKL5 pathway and provides a novel therapeutic strategy for BC drug resistance.