Brain gliomas are the most common primary malignant tumors of the central nervous system and one of the leading causes of death in patients with intracranial tumors. The lncRNA RPL34-AS1 is significantly upregulated in glioma tissues. However, the biological function of RPL34-AS1, especially in proliferation in glioma, remains unclear. The role of RPL34-AS1 in proliferation and angiogenesis in glioma cells was investigated using the LN229, U87, and U251 glioma cell lines. The levels of RPL34-AS1 were detected using real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. CCK-8 and colony formation assays were performed to determine the role of RPL34-AS1 in proliferation and survival, and its role in angiogenesis was assessed by an endothelial tube formation assay. Changes in protein levels were assessed by western blotting. RPL34-AS1 was upregulated in glioma tissues and was correlated with tumor grade. RPL34-AS1 expression was also higher in glioma cells than in normal astrocytes. Knockdown of RPL34-AS1 blocked glioma cell proliferation by inhibiting angiogenesis. This effect occurred through decreased ERK/AKT signaling. This study suggests that RPL34-AS1 affects cell proliferation and angiogenesis in glioma and therefore may potentially serve as a valuable diagnostic and prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target in patients with glioma.

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