miR-542-3p suppresses colorectal cancer progression through targeting survivin

Background: miR-542-3p has been reported to be a tumor suppressor in several tumor types, while its role in colorectal cancer (CRC) has not been fully understood. This study aimed to investigate the expression of miR-542-3p and its potential role in human CRC. Methods: Real-time PCR was used to detect the expression of miR-542-3p in tissues and plasma of CRC patients. The impact of miR-542-3p on the aggressive phenotypes of CRC cells were...