The qRT-PCR and western blotting data supported our hypothesis, as FGFR1 expression (Figs. 7A and 7B) was obviously decreased in si-CCDC183-AS1-transfected BC cells, which was counteracted by anti-miR-3918 treatment (Figs. 7C and 7D). Here, FGFR1 is linked to breast cancer.