MiR-487a-3p suppresses the malignant development of pancreatic cancer by targeting SMAD7

To uncover the role of microRNA-487a-3p (miR-487a-3p) in influencing the malignant development of pancreatic cancer and the involvement of its downstream target SMAD7. MiR-487a-3p level in 40 pancreatic cancer and paracancerous tissues was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The relationship between miR-487a-3p level and clinical indicators in pancreatic cancer patients was analyzed. Regulatory effects of...