Long non-coding RNA RP11-6O2.4 indicates poor prognosis and suppresses cell cycle progression through the p38-MAPK signaling pathway in gastric cancer

Backgrounds: The role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) in gastric cancer (GC) has been highlighted in studies conducted over the past decade. However, the potential clinical value and the mechanisms of action of RP11–6O2.4 in GC have not been thoroughly elucidated to date. The specific aim of the present study was to assess RP11–6O2.4 and to explore its role in human GC.