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Nucleic Acids as Novel Therapeutic Modalities to Address Multiple Sclerosis Onset and Progression. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2021; 42:2611-2627. [PMID: 34694513 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-021-01158-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The issue of treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) begins with disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) which may cause lymphopenia, dyspnea, and many other adverse effects. Consequently, further identification and evaluation of alternative treatments are crucial to monitoring their long-term outcomes and hopefully, moving toward personalized approaches that can be translated into clinical treatments. In this article, we focused on the novel therapeutic modalities that alter the interaction between the cellular constituents contributing to MS onset and progression. Furthermore, the studies that have been performed to evaluate and optimize drugs' efficacy, and particularly, to show their limitations and strengths are also presented. The preclinical trials of novel approaches for multiple sclerosis treatment provide promising prospects to cure the disease with pinpoint precision. Considering the fact that not a single treatment could be effective enough to cover all aspects of MS treatment, additional researches and therapies need to be developed in the future. Since the pathophysiology of MS resembles a jigsaw puzzle, researchers need to put a host of pieces together to create a promising window towards MS treatment. Thus, a combination therapy encompassing all these modules is highly likely to succeed in dealing with the disease. The use of different therapeutic approaches to re-induce self-tolerance in autoreactive cells contributing to MS pathogenesis is presented. A Combination therapy using these tools may help to deal with the clinical disabilities and symptoms of the disease in the future.
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Elamir AM, Senara S, Abdelghaffar NK, Gaber SN, El Sayed HS. Diagnostic role of lncRNA GAS5 and its genetic polymorphisms rs2067079, rs6790 and rs17359906 in rheumatoid arthritis. Biomed Rep 2021; 15:93. [PMID: 34631048 DOI: 10.3892/br.2021.1469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to detect the serum levels of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) growth arrest-specific 5 (GAS5) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthy controls, and determine the association between the rs2067079, rs6790, and rs17359906 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of lncRNA GAS5 gene with RA risk in the Egyptian population. Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR and real-time PCR were used to measure the serum levels of lncRNA GAS5 and genotype the two distinct alleles at the SNP sites of lncRNA GAS5 gene in 200 patients with RA and 150 controls. The mean serum levels of lncRNA GAS5 were significantly lower in the patients with RA compared with the controls (P<0.0001), and the serum levels of lncRNA GAS5 were significantly negatively associated with erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein levels and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide levels in the patients with RA. The TT genotype of rs2067079 SNP was significantly associated with a decreased risk of RA [TT vs. CC: Odds ratio (OR)=2.358; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.114-5.131; P=0.045) and the risk of rs2067079 SNP reduced with a recessive pattern (TT vs. TC + CC: OR=2.374; 95% CI, 1.091-5.123; P=0.037). rs6790 SNP was associated with RA risk in the recessive model (AA vs. GA + GG: OR=2.55; 95% CI=1.39-5.32; P=0.02). No significant associations were noted between the rs17359906 SNP and RA risk (P>0.05) or between the lncRNA GAS5 levels and their respective genotypes at the three SNPs in patients with RA (all P>0.05). Based on the results of the present study, lncRNA GAS5 may serve as a biomarker for the early detection of RA. The TT genotype of rs2067079 SNP was significantly associated with a decreased risk of RA, and a reduced risk of rs2067079 SNP was observed with a recessive pattern. rs6790 SNP was associated with RA risk in the recessive model.
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- Azza M Elamir
- Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63616, Egypt
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- Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63616, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63616, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63616, Egypt
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Mei X, Chen SY. Circular RNAs in cardiovascular diseases. Pharmacol Ther 2021; 232:107991. [PMID: 34592203 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2021.107991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In eukaryotes, precursor mRNAs (pre-mRNAs) produce a unique class of biologically active molecules namely circular RNAs (circRNAs) with a covalently closed-loop structure via back-splicing. Because of this unconventional circular form, circRNAs exhibit much higher stability than linear RNAs due to the resistance to exonuclease degradation and thereby play exclusive cellular regulatory roles. Recent studies have shown that circRNAs are widely expressed in eukaryotes and display tissue- and disease-specific expression patterns, including in the cardiovascular system. Although numerous circRNAs are discovered by in silico methods, a limited number of circRNAs have been studied. This review intends to summarize the current understanding of the characteristics, biogenesis, and functions of circRNAs and delineate the practical approaches for circRNAs investigation. Moreover, we discuss the emerging roles of circRNAs in cardiovascular diseases.
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- Xiaohan Mei
- Departments of Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, United States of America
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- Departments of Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, United States of America; Department of Medical Pharmacology & Physiology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, United States of America.
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Mao YM, He YS, Wu GC, Hu YQ, Xiang K, Liao T, Yan YL, Yang XK, Shuai ZW, Wang GH, Pan HF, Ye DQ. Association of MALAT-1 gene single nucleotide polymorphisms with genetic susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2021; 30:1923-1930. [PMID: 34482739 DOI: 10.1177/09612033211040366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background: Abnormal expression and function of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are closely related to the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this study, we aimed to investigate the association of lncRNA metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT-1) gene single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with susceptibility and clinical characteristics of SLE patients. Methods: A case-control study including 489 SLE patients and 492 healthy controls was conducted. Four MALAT-1 SNPs (rs4102217, rs591291, rs11227209, and rs619586) were genotyped in all subjects, their correlation with SLE susceptibility and clinical characteristics were also analyzed. Results: Results showed that the rs4102217 locus was associated with the risk of SLE. In recessive models, the GG+CG genotype of rs4102217 was associated with the decreased risk of SLE compared to CC (p = 0.036, OR = 0.348, 95% CI: 0.124-0.975). In additive models, the GG genotype of rs4102217 was associated with the decreased risk of SLE compared to CC (p = 0.040, OR = 0.355, 95% CI: 0.127-0.996). However, no association was found between MALAT-1 gene polymorphism and clinical manifestations of SLE (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: In summary, MALAT-1 rs4102217 is associated with susceptibility to SLE, suggesting that MALAT-1 may play a role in SLE.
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- Yan-Mei Mao
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- School of Nursing, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, 36639The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, 36639The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Anqing Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anqing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, 12485Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.,Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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Shi J, Ci Y, Zheng Y, Chen W, Chen X. Submicron silica particles have cytotoxicities on hepatocellular carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer by unified regulating the XLOC_001659/miR-98-5p/MAP3K2-mediated pathway. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2021; 10:824-834. [PMID: 34484674 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfab062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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The cytotoxicities of silica (SiO2s) particles against cancers are still controversial. In this study, the purchased submicron silica particles (SM-SiO2s) were identified by transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer, and it showed potent cytotoxicities on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and breast cancer (BC), which ranked the top in the incidence among the tumor types. Through the microarray assay on long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) from the SM-SiO2s-treated HCC, NSCLC and BC cells, followed by Venn analysis, we found that a series of lncRNAs were significantly regulated by SM-SiO2s, among of which XLOC_001659 was mostly decreased. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay confirmed that XLOC_001659 could be decreased in all the SM-SiO2s-treated HCC, NSCLC and BC cells, coupled to inhibited cell proliferation. Further, XLOC_001659 was recognized as a miR-98-5p sponge and therefore modulates the "pro-inflammatory tumor promoter" MAP3K2 expressions. The XLOC_001659/miR-98-5p/MAP3K2 axis uniformly mediated the regulation of SM-SiO2s on proliferation of HCC, NSCLC and BC cells. Further clinical experiments demonstrated that XLOC_001659 was negatively correlated with miR-98-5p level and positively correlated with MAP3K2 level, and XLOC_001659/miR-98-5p/MAP3K2 axis was significantly associated with progressions and prognosis in HCC, NSCLC and BC patients. These results provide a new clue for the anti-tumor mechanism of SM-SiO2s and a new way for drug development by using SM-SiO2s.
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- Jingdong Shi
- General Surgery Department, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Qingdao Municipal Hospital, School of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266011, China
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- Department of Genome Sciences, John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Breast Surgery Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Greenan-Barrett J, Doolan G, Shah D, Virdee S, Robinson GA, Choida V, Gak N, de Gruijter N, Rosser E, Al-Obaidi M, Leandro M, Zandi MS, Pepper RJ, Salama A, Jury EC, Ciurtin C. Biomarkers Associated with Organ-Specific Involvement in Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:7619. [PMID: 34299237 PMCID: PMC8306911 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22147619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) is characterised by onset before 18 years of age and more severe disease phenotype, increased morbidity and mortality compared to adult-onset SLE. Management strategies in JSLE rely heavily on evidence derived from adult-onset SLE studies; therefore, identifying biomarkers associated with the disease pathogenesis and reflecting particularities of JSLE clinical phenotype holds promise for better patient management and improved outcomes. This narrative review summarises the evidence related to various traditional and novel biomarkers that have shown a promising role in identifying and predicting specific organ involvement in JSLE and appraises the evidence regarding their clinical utility, focusing in particular on renal biomarkers, while also emphasising the research into cardiovascular, haematological, neurological, skin and joint disease-related JSLE biomarkers, as well as genetic biomarkers with potential clinical applications.
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- James Greenan-Barrett
- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG, UK;
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- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London NW1 2BU, UK; (N.G.); (M.L.)
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- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
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- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London WC1N 3JH, UK;
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London NW1 2BU, UK; (N.G.); (M.L.)
- Centre for Rheumatology, Division of Medicine, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK;
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- Department of Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London NW1 2BU, UK;
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London NW3 2QG, UK; (R.J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London NW3 2QG, UK; (R.J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Centre for Rheumatology, Division of Medicine, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK;
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- Centre for Adolescent Rheumatology Versus Arthritis, University College London, London WC1E 6DH, UK; (J.G.-B.); (G.D.); (D.S.); (G.A.R.); (V.C.); (N.d.G.); (E.R.)
- Department of Rheumatology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London NW1 2BU, UK; (N.G.); (M.L.)
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Sun Y, Li C, Lu Q, Jiang H, Zhu M, Huang G, Wang T. Integrative Analysis of lncRNA-mRNA Profile Reveals Potential Predictors for SAPHO Syndrome. Front Genet 2021; 12:684520. [PMID: 34234815 PMCID: PMC8255928 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.684520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is known as a rare disease characterized by inflammatory lesions on bones and skin. Polymorphism of clinical manifestation and lack of molecular biomarkers have both limited its diagnosis. Our study performed RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and integrative bioinformatics analysis of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA)-messenger RNA (mRNA) profile in patients with SAPHO syndrome and healthy controls. A total of 4,419 differentially expressed (DE) mRNAs and 2,713 lncRNAs were identified (p < 0.05, fold change > 2) and a coexpression network was constructed to further investigate their regulatory interactions. The DE lncRNAs were predicted to interact with mRNAs in both cis and trans manners. Functional prediction found that the lncRNA-targeted genes may function in SAPHO syndrome by participating in biological process such as adipocytokine signaling pathway, ErbB signaling pathway, FoxO signaling pathway, as well as production and function of miRNAs. The expression levels of three pairs of coexpressed lncRNA-mRNAs were validated by qRT-PCR, and their relative expression levels were consistent with the RNA-seq data. The deregulated RNAs GAS7 and lnc-CLLU1.1-1:2 may serve as potential diagnostic biomarkers, and the combined receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of the two showed more reliable diagnostic ability with an AUC value of 0.871 in distinguishing SAPHO patients from healthy controls. In conclusion, this study provides a first insight into long noncoding RNA transcriptome profile changes associated with SAPHO syndrome and inspiration for further investigation on clinical biomarkers and molecular regulators of this inadequately understood clinical entity.
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- Yuxiu Sun
- Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Lin J, Li X, Zhang F, Zhu L, Chen Y. Transcriptome wide analysis of long non-coding RNA-associated ceRNA regulatory circuits in psoriasis. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:6925-6935. [PMID: 34080300 PMCID: PMC8278092 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play critical roles in regulating immune‐associated diseases and chronic inflammatory disorders. Here, we found that lncRNAs involve in the pathogenesis of psoriasis through integrative analysis of RNA‐seq data sets from a psoriasis cohort. Then, lncRNA‐protein‐coding genes (PCGs) co‐expression network analysis demonstrated that lncRNAs extensively interact with IFN‐γ signalling pathway‐associated genes. Further, we validated 3 lncRNAs associate with IFN‐γ signalling pathway activation upon IFN‐γ stimulated in HaCaT cells, and loss of function experiments indicate their functional roles in the activation of inflammatory cytokine genes. Additionally, microRNA target screening analysis showed that lncRNAs may regulate JAK/STAT pathway activity through complete endogenous RNA (ceRNA) mechanism. Further experimental validation of PRKCQ‐AS1/STAT1/miR‐545‐5p regulatory circuitry showed that lncRNAs regulate the expression of JAK/STAT signalling pathway genes through competing for miR‐545‐5p. In summary, our results demonstrated that dysregulation of lncRNA‐JAK/STAT pathway axis promotes the inflammation level in psoriasis and thus provide potential therapeutic targets for psoriasis treatments.
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- Jingxia Lin
- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Li J, Jing W, Jia W, Zhai X, Zhu H, Yu J. Downregulation of lncRNA XR_429159.1 Linked to Brain Metastasis in Patients With Limited-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:603271. [PMID: 34079751 PMCID: PMC8166247 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.603271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify aberrant long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and explore the predictive value of lncRNA expression patterns on the risk of brain metastases (BMs) in patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). Patients and Methods: We executed an array of lncRNA and mRNA chip assays to examine the expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells obtained from SCLC patients with BMs and compared the expression patterns against those from patients without BMs to identify lncRNAs associated with BMs. Validation was performed against clinical data to further confirm the relationship between lncRNAs and BM. Kaplan-Meier analysis was applied to estimate the cumulative incidence of BMs, and differences between the groups were analyzed using the log-rank test. Results: The expression of 67 lncRNAs (27 upregulated and 40 downregulated) and 47 mRNAs (20 upregulated and 27 downregulated) was significantly different between the BM and non-BM groups (fold change ≥ 2.0, p-value ≤ 0.05), based on the lncRNA and mRNA chip assays. Four lncRNAs were verified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to confirm the accuracy of the microarray data, and the results of 11 patient pairs (11 patients with BM and 11 patients without BM) revealed that low LncRNA XR_429159.1 expression was a high-risk factor for BM. Further clinical data showed that the incidence of BM among 25 patients with low-level LncRNA XR_429159.1 expression was 31% at 1 year, compared with 14.3% among the 18 patients with high-level LncRNA XR_429159.1 expression (p = 0.035). Conclusion: Our present study identified the low-level expression of lncRNA XR_429159.1 as a high-risk factor among BM in patients with limited-stage SCLC. LncRNA XR_429159.1 is a critical molecule that regulates SCLC metastasis, involved in the neuroepithelial transforming gene 1 (NET1) pathway, and serum levels of this lncRNA are significantly associated with the risk of BM.
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- Ji Li
- Department of Oncology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Lu C, Shao X, Zhou S, Pan C. LINC00176 facilitates CD4 +T cell adhesion in systemic lupus erythematosus via the WNT5a signaling pathway by regulating WIF1. Mol Immunol 2021; 134:202-209. [PMID: 33813201 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2021.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Accruing research shows the implications of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the progression of various autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The present study aimed to identify the expression pattern of LINC00176 in SLE and to explore its effects on CD4+T cell adhesion in this context. The biological functions of LINC00176, WIF1 and WNT5a on CD4+T cells in SLE were evaluated via gain- and loss-of-function experiments, following delivery of pcDNA3-LINC00176, siRNA-LINC00176, pcDNA3-WIF1 and WNT-sFRP5 (an inhibitor for the WNT5a signaling pathway). High LINC00176 expression was evident in the CD4+T cells of SLE patients. Additionally, WIF1 was identified as a potential target gene of LINC00176, and was negatively regulated by LINC00176. The overexpression of LINC00176 could promote proliferation and adhesion of CD4+T cells in SLE. Such alternations were reversed following up-regulation of WIF1 or inhibition of the WNT5a signaling pathway. Taken together, the key findings of our study highlight the ability of LINC00176 to potentially promote the proliferation and adhesion of CD4+T cells in SLE by down-regulating WIF1 and activating the WNT5a signaling pathway, providing new insight and a theoretical basis for translation in SLE therapy.
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- Chang Lu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, PR China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130041, PR China.
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Wang J, Wu X, Tu Y, Dang J, Cai Z, Liao W, Quan W, Wei Y. An integrated analysis of lncRNA and mRNA expression profiles in the kidneys of mice with lupus nephritis. PeerJ 2021; 9:e10668. [PMID: 33628632 PMCID: PMC7894116 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are persistently expressed and have been described as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in various diseases. However, there is limited information regarding lncRNA expression in the tissue of kidney exhibiting lupus nephritis (LN)a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this study, RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was performed to characterize the lncRNA and mRNA expression in kidney tissues from LN (MRL/lpr) and control mice. We identified 12,979 novel lncRNAs in mouse. The expression profiles of both mRNAs and lncRNAs were differed significantly between LN and control mice. In particular, there were more upregulated lncRNAs and mRNAs than downregulated ones in the kidney tissues of LN mice. However, GO analysis showed that more downregulated genes were enriched in immune and inflammatory response-associated pathways. KEGG analysis showed that both downregulated and upregulated genes were enriched in a number of pathways, including the SLE pathway, and approximately half of these SLE-associated genes encoded inflammatory factors. Moreover, we observed that 2,181 DElncRNAs may have targeted and regulated the expression of 778 mRNAs in LN kidney tissues. The results of this study showed that 11 DElncRNAs targeted and were co-expressed with six immune and SLE-associated genes. qPCR analysis confirmed that lncRNA Gm20513 positively regulated the expression of the SLE-associated gene H2-Aa. In conclusion, the results of our study demonstrates that lncRNAs influence the progression of LN and provide some cues for further study of lncRNAs in LN. These results regarding the lncRNA-mRNAregulatory network may have important value in LN diagnosis and therapy.
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- Juan Wang
- Nephrology Department, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Nephrology Department, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Nephrology Department, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Nephrology Department, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Nephrology Department, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Nephrology Department, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- ABLife BioBigData Institute, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Center for Genome Analysis, ABLife Inc., Wuhan, Hubei, China
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LncRNAs and Immunity: Coding the Immune System with Noncoding Oligonucleotides. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22041741. [PMID: 33572313 PMCID: PMC7916124 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22041741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) represent key regulators of gene transcription during the inflammatory response. Recent findings showed lncRNAs to be dysregulated in human diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, allergies, asthma, and cancer. These noncoding RNAs are crucial for immune mechanism, as they are involved in differentiation, cell migration and in the production of inflammatory mediators through regulating protein–protein interactions or their ability to assemble with RNA and DNA. The last interaction can occur in cis or trans and is responsible for all the possible lncRNAs biological effects. Our proposal is to provide an overview on lncRNAs roles and functions related to immunity and immune mediated diseases, since these elucidations could be beneficial to untangle the complex bond between them.
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Type 1 diabetes: genes associated with disease development. Cent Eur J Immunol 2021; 45:439-453. [PMID: 33658892 PMCID: PMC7882399 DOI: 10.5114/ceji.2020.103386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is the third most common autoimmune disease which develops due to genetic and environmental risk factors. Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) report from 2014 the number of people suffering from all types of diabetes ascended to 422 million, compared to 108 million in 1980. It was calculated that this number will double by the end of 2030. In 2015 American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced that 30.3 million Americans (that is 9.4% of the overall population) had diabetes of which only approximately 1.25 million had T1D. Nowadays, T1D represents roughly 10% of adult diabetes cases total. Multiple genetic abnormalities at different loci have been found to contribute to type 1 diabetes development. The analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of T1D has identified over 50 susceptible regions (and genes within these regions). Many of these regions are defined by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) but molecular mechanisms through which they increase or lower the risk of diabetes remain unknown. Genetic factors (in existence since birth) can be detected long before the emergence of immunological or clinical markers. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the multiple genetic factors underlying T1D is extremely important for further clinical trials and development of personalized medicine for diabetic patients. We present an overview of current studies and information about regions in the human genome associated with T1D. Moreover, we also put forward information about epigenetic modifications, non-coding RNAs and environmental factors involved in T1D development and onset.
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Lu W, Lu Y, Wang CF, Chen TT. Expression profiling and bioinformatics analysis of exosomal long noncoding RNAs in patients with myasthenia gravis by RNA sequencing. J Clin Lab Anal 2021; 35:e23722. [PMID: 33543801 PMCID: PMC8059713 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease mediated by acetylcholine receptor antibodies. Exosomes were shown to be involved in the immune modulation and autoimmune diseases. However, the expression and function of exosomal long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in MG are still unclear. Methods We conducted high‐throughput sequencing to detect the lncRNA profiles of serum exosomes in 6 MG patients (2 grade I, 2 grade IIa, and 2 grade IIb) and 6 healthy controls (HC). Then, differentially expressed (DE) lncRNAs with the greatest difference between the MG and HC groups were selected for further quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction (qRT‐PCR) validation in additional 30 MG patients and 10 HC. The DE lncRNAs were used to construct the coding/noncoding network and perform enrichment analysis. Results We identified 378 significantly upregulated and 348 significantly downregulated lncRNAs in MG patients compared with HC. The top 5 lncRNAs (NR_104677.1, ENST00000583253.1, NR_046098.1, NR_022008.1, and ENST00000581362.1) were validated and shown to be significantly increased in the serum exosome of MG, and the expression level of NR_046098.1 significantly increased with the MG grading. Enrichment analysis showed that DE genes mainly participated in the basic biological regulation of MG and immune‐related pathways, such as autoimmune thyroid disease pathway and T‐cell receptor signaling pathway. A specific lncRNA‐miRNA‐mRNA regulatory network associated with the 5 lncRNAs, 14 MG‐related miRNAs and 30 mRNAs was constructed. Conclusions We conducted a comprehensive analysis of exosomal lncRNAs to reveal potential biomarkers for the MG diagnosis and severity assessment.
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- Wei Lu
- Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Zhu X, Zhu Y, Ding C, Zhang W, Guan H, Li C, Lin X, Zhang Y, Huang C, Zhang L, Yu X, Zhang X, Zhu W. LncRNA H19 regulates macrophage polarization and promotes Freund's complete adjuvant-induced arthritis by upregulating KDM6A. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 93:107402. [PMID: 33540246 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Aberrant expression of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) H19 is tightly linked to multiple steps of tumorigenesis via the modulation of cell proliferation and apoptosis; however, the pathological significance and regulatory mechanisms of lncRNA H19 in macrophages remain obscure. To investigate whether lncRNA H19 modulates macrophage activation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lncRNA H19 levels in PMA-induced PBMC from patients with RA and healthy volunteers were assessed. In addition, the distribution of macrophage subsets, macrophage phenotypic characteristics, and pro-inflammatory gene expression were examined in lncRNA H19 smart silencer- or pcDNA 3.1- H19-transfected macrophages and AAV8-mediated H19 overexpression in a Freund' s complete adjuvant-induced arthritis mouse model. The level of lncRNA H19 was higher in RA patients than in healthy volunteers. Silencing of lncRNA H19 altered lipopolysaccharide plus interferon-induced M1 macrophage polarization and decreased IL-6, CD80, CCL8, and CXCL10 expression in macrophages of RA patients. LncRNA H19 overexpression markedly induced IL-6, CD80, HLA-DR, KDM6A, STAT1, IRF5, CCL8, CXCL9, CXCL10, and CXCL11 expression in macrophages and promoted macrophage migration. AAV8-mediated H19 overexpression aggravated arthritis in mice by promoting M1 macrophage polarization along with iNOS, IL-6, CCL8, CXCL9, CXCL10, CXCL11, MMP3, MMP13 and COX-2 expression in mononuclear cells isolated from the swollen ankle. GSK-J4, an inhibitor of KDM6A, suppressed the activity of lncRNA H19 in macrophages and ameliorated lncRNA H19-aggravated arthritis. In summary, the current study demonstrated that lncRNA H19 is upregulated in RA patients and arthritic mice. LncRNA H19 promotes M1 macrophage polarization and aggravates arthritis by upregulating KDM6A expression.
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- Xiaodong Zhu
- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hongqi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hongqi Hospital of Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China
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- Department of Immunology, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157011, China.
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Gnodi E, Mancuso C, Elli L, Ballarini E, Meneveri R, Beaulieu JF, Barisani D. Gliadin, through the Activation of Innate Immunity, Triggers lncRNA NEAT1 Expression in Celiac Disease Duodenal Mucosa. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22031289. [PMID: 33525473 PMCID: PMC7865487 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy arising in genetically predisposed subjects exposed to gluten, which activates both innate and adaptive immunity. Although the pathogenesis is common to all patients, the clinical spectrum is quite variable, and differences could be explained by gene expression variations. Among the factors able to affect gene expression, there are lncRNAs. We evaluated the expression profile of 87 lncRNAs in CD vs. healthy control (HC) intestinal biopsies by RT-qPCR array. Nuclear enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) and taurine upregulated gene 1 (TUG1) were detected as downregulated in CD patients at diagnosis, but their expression increased in biopsies of patients on a gluten-free diet (GFD) exposed to gluten. The increase in NEAT1 expression after gluten exposure was mediated by IL-15 and STAT3 activation and binding to the NEAT1 promoter, as demonstrated by gel shift assay. NEAT1 is localized in the nucleus and can regulate gene expression by sequestering transcription factors, and it has been implicated in immune regulation and control of cell proliferation. The demonstration of its regulation by gluten thus also supports the role of lncRNAs in CD and prompts further research on these RNAs as gene expression regulators.
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- Elisa Gnodi
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- Centre for the Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- Laboratory of Intestinal Physiopathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke and Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5N4, Canada;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0264488304
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Tao L, Chen X, Sun J, Wu C. Silver nanoparticles achieve cytotoxicity against breast cancer by regulating long-chain noncoding RNA XLOC_006390-mediated pathway. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2021; 10:123-133. [PMID: 33613979 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfaa090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The specific cytotoxic effect of nanoparticles on tumor cells may be used in future antitumor clinical applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been reported to have potent cytotoxic effect, but the mechanism is unclear. Here, AgNPs were synthesized, and the particle average size was 63.1 ± 8.3 nm and showed a nearly circular shape, which were determined by transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The selected area electron diffraction patterns showed that the nanoparticles were crystalline. The energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum proved that silver is the main component of nanoparticles. The AgNPs showed potent cytotoxicity in breast cancer cells, no matter whether they were tamoxifen sensitive or resistant. Next, we found that a long noncoding RNA, XLOC_006390, was decreased in AgNPs-treated breast cancer cells, coupled to inhibited cell proliferation, altered cell cycle and apoptotic phenotype. Downstream of AgNPs, XLOC_006390 was recognized to target miR-338-3p and modulate the SOX4 expression. This signaling pathway also mediates the AgNPs function of sensitizing tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cells to tamoxifen. These results provide a new clue for the antitumor mechanism of AgNPs, and a new way for drug development by using AgNPs.
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- Lin Tao
- In-Patient Ultrasound Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Ultrasound Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Breast Surgery Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- In-Patient Ultrasound Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Ultrasound Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Luo M, Huang P, Pan Y, Zhu Z, Zhou R, Yang Z, Wang C. Weighted gene coexpression network and experimental analyses identify lncRNA SPRR2C as a regulator of the IL-22-stimulated HaCaT cell phenotype through the miR-330/STAT1/S100A7 axis. Cell Death Dis 2021; 12:86. [PMID: 33452236 PMCID: PMC7810847 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-03305-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with highly complex pathogenesis. In this study, we identified lncRNA SPRR2C (small proline-rich protein 2C) as a hub gene with a critical effect on the pathogenesis of psoriasis and response to treatment using both weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) and differential expression analysis. SPRR2C expression was significantly upregulated in both psoriatic lesion samples and HaCaT cell lines in response to IL-22 treatment. After SPRR2C knockdown, IL-22-induced suppression of HaCaT proliferation, changes in the KRT5/14/1/10 protein levels, and suppression of the IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α mRNA levels were dramatically reversed. In the coexpression network with SPRR2C based on GSE114286, miR-330 was significantly negatively correlated with SPRR2C, while STAT1 and S100A7 were positively correlated with SPRR2C. By binding to miR-330, SPRR2C competed with STAT1 and S100A7 to counteract miR-330-mediated suppression of STAT1 and S100A7. MiR-330 overexpression also reversed the IL-22-induced changes in HaCaT cell lines; in response to IL-22 treatment, miR-330 inhibition significantly attenuated the effects of SPRR2C knockdown. STAT1 and S100A7 expression was significantly upregulated in psoriatic lesion samples. The expression of miR-330 had a negative correlation with the expression of SPRR2C, while the expression of SPRR2C had a positive correlation with the expression of STAT1 and S100A7. Thus, SPRR2C modulates the IL-22-stimulated HaCaT cell phenotype through the miR-330/STAT1/S100A7 axis. WGCNA might uncover additional biological pathways that are crucial in the pathogenesis and response to the treatment of psoriasis.
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- Meijunzi Luo
- Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- The Second Clinical College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China.
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Eapi S, Chowdhury R, Lawal OS, Mathur N, Malik BH. Etiological Association Between Psoriasis and Thyroid Diseases. Cureus 2021; 13:e12653. [PMID: 33585138 PMCID: PMC7872875 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic relapsing/remitting autoimmune disease affecting skin and fingernails. It is associated with many other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and thyroid diseases. Two important autoimmune thyroid diseases - Hashimoto's thyroiditis (hypothyroidism) and Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism) - affect the body's significant organs such as the brain, muscles, digestive function, and the skin. Although some studies have established the connection between psoriasis and thyroid diseases with autoimmunity, our article provides an in-depth analysis of the connection between these two diseases and other common etiological factors associated with them, along with autoimmunity. We reviewed articles from PubMed using regular keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) keywords and finalized 45 articles to find an association between these two diseases. These articles showed that this association is more prevalent in obese patients and late-onset psoriasis. Most of the articles showed a positive association, but few articles showed no connection between them. However, there is no concrete explanation to prove the association due to limited research; additional studies are necessary. It requires the attention of both clinicians and researchers to develop a universal drug that will work on both diseases, and also thyroid evaluation could be included in psoriatic patient care so that there is a possibility to decrease cost and efforts while treating these diseases.
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- Srilatha Eapi
- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Pathology, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Pediatrics, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Pediatrics, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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Luo D, Liu F, Zhang J, Shao Q, Tao W, Xiao R, Dai W, Qian K. Functional crosstalk between Long non-coding RNAs and the NLRP3 inflammasome in the regulation of diseases. Mol Immunol 2021; 131:191-200. [PMID: 33446392 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2020.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Emerging evidence has indicated that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in various pathophysiological processes of disease, such as cancer occurrence, viral invasion, and inflammatory damage. The main inflammatory body component, nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), is the trigger point of inflammatory reactions and inflammation-related diseases and coordinates the body's response to inflammation. At present, increasing evidence shows that the interaction of lncRNAs and the NLRP3 inflammasome plays an important role in the inflammatory response and different diseases. This may be involved in the development and progression of various diseases by activating signalling pathways and a variety of molecular regulatory mechanisms-this article reviews progress in research on the relationship between lncRNAs and the NLRP3 inflammasome under different conditions.
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- Deqiang Luo
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Dong Lake District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330000, China; Department of Intensive Care Unit, the Fifth People's Hospital of Shangrao City, No. 1 Jiannan Road, Xin Zhou District, Shangrao 334000, China.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Dong Lake District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330000, China.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Dong Lake District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330000, China.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Dong Lake District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330000, China.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Dong Lake District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330000, China.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Dong Lake District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330000, China.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, the Fifth People's Hospital of Shangrao City, No. 1 Jiannan Road, Xin Zhou District, Shangrao 334000, China.
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Dong Lake District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330000, China.
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Nociti V, Santoro M. What do we know about the role of lncRNAs in multiple sclerosis? Neural Regen Res 2021; 16:1715-1722. [PMID: 33510060 PMCID: PMC8328773 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.306061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, inflammatory and degenerative disease of the central nervous system of unknown aetiology although well-defined evidence supports an autoimmune pathogenesis. So far, the exact mechanisms leading to autoimmune diseases are still only partially understood. We know that genetic, epigenetic, molecular, and cellular factors resulting in pathogenic inflammatory responses are certainly involved. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are non-protein coding transcripts longer than 200 nucleotides that play an important role in both innate and acquired immunity, so there is great interest in lncRNAs involved in autoimmune diseases. The research on multiple sclerosis has been enriched with many studies on the molecular role of lncRNAs in the pathogenesis of the disease and their potential application as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. In particular, many multiple sclerosis fields of research are based on the identification of lncRNAs as possible biomarkers able to predict the onset of the disease, its activity degree, its progression phase and the response to disease-modifying drugs. Last but not least, studies on lncRNAs can provide a new molecular target for new therapies, missing, so far, a cure for multiple sclerosis. While our knowledge on the role of lncRNA in multiple sclerosis has recently improved, further studies are required to better understand the specific role of lncRNAs in this neurological disease. In this review, we present the most recent studies on molecular characterization of lncRNAs in multiple sclerosis disorder discussing their clinical relevance as biomarkers for diagnosis and treatments.
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- Viviana Nociti
- Institute of Neurology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario 'A. Gemelli' IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Wang Y, Ma XM, Wang X, Sun X, Wang LJ, Li XQ, Liu XY, Yu HS. Emerging Insights Into the Role of Epigenetics and Gut Microbiome in the Pathogenesis of Graves' Ophthalmopathy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:788535. [PMID: 35069441 PMCID: PMC8766297 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.788535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Graves' Ophthalmopathy (GO) is an organ-specific autoimmune disease that is often characterized by infiltration of orbital tissues and is considered as the most common extra-thyroid manifestation of Graves' disease (GD). Although genetic susceptibility has been found to be critical for the phenotype of GO, the associated risk alleles in a single gene are generally insufficient to cause the disease. Accruing evidence has shown that epigenetic disorders can act as the potentially missing link between genetic risk and clinically significant disease development. Abnormal epigenetic modifications can lead to pro-inflammatory cascades and activation of orbital fibroblasts (OFs) by promoting the various inflammatory response pathways and regulating the diverse signaling molecules that are involved in the fibrogenesis and adipogenesis, thereby leading to the significant expansion of orbital tissues, fibrosis and inflammation infiltration. Additionally, emerging evidence has shown that the gut microbiome can possibly drive the pathogenesis of GO by influencing the secretion of Thyrotropin receptor antibody (TRAb) and T-helper 17 (Th17)/regulatory T cells (Treg) imbalance. This paper describes the latest epigenetic research evidence and progress made in comprehending the mechanisms of GO development, such as DNA methylation, histone modification, non-coding RNAs, and the gut microbiome.
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- Yan Wang
- Department of Immunology, Special Key Laboratory of Ocular Diseases of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Immunology, Special Key Laboratory of Ocular Diseases of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Immunology, Special Key Laboratory of Ocular Diseases of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
- *Correspondence: Hong-Song Yu,
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Long Noncoding RNA THAP9-AS1 and TSPOAP1-AS1 Provide Potential Diagnostic Signatures for Pediatric Septic Shock. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:7170464. [PMID: 33344646 PMCID: PMC7725549 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7170464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory syndrome caused by infection with a high incidence and mortality. Although long noncoding RNAs have been identified to be closely involved in many inflammatory diseases, little is known about the role of lncRNAs in pediatric septic shock. Methods We downloaded the mRNA profiles GSE13904 and GSE4607, of which GSE13904 includes 106 blood samples of pediatric patients with septic shock and 18 health control samples; GSE4607 includes 69 blood samples of pediatric patients with septic shock and 15 health control samples. The differentially expressed lncRNAs were identified through the limma R package; meanwhile, GO terms and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis was performed via the clusterProfiler R package. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed based on the STRING database using the targets of differently expressed lncRNAs. The MCODE plug-in of Cytoscape was used to screen significant clustering modules composed of key genes. Finally, stepwise regression analysis was performed to screen the optimal lncRNAs and construct the logistic regression model, and the ROC curve was applied to evaluate the accuracy of the model. Results A total of 13 lncRNAs which simultaneously exhibited significant differences in the septic shock group compared with the control group from two sets were identified. According to the 18 targets of differentially expressed lncRNAs, we identified some inflammatory and immune response-related pathways. In addition, several target mRNAs were predicted to be potentially involved in the occurrence of septic shock. The logistic regression model constructed based on two optimal lncRNAs THAP9-AS1 and TSPOAP1-AS1 could efficiently separate samples with septic shock from normal controls. Conclusion In summary, a predictive model based on the lncRNAs THAP9-AS1 and TSPOAP1-AS1 provided novel lightings on diagnostic research of septic shock.
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FOXM1/LINC00152 feedback loop regulates proliferation and apoptosis in rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Biosci Rep 2020; 40:221642. [PMID: 31854447 PMCID: PMC6974425 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20191900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic systemic disease, is featured with inflammatory synovitis, which can lead to destruction on bone and cartilage and even cause disability. Emerging studies demonstrated that Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) is a vital cellular participant in RA progression. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are also reported to participate in the pathogenesis of RA. In our present study, lncRNA microarray analysis was applied to screen out lncRNAs differentially expressed in RA FLS. Among which, cytoskeleton regulator RNA (LINC00152) presented biggest fold change. Gain- or loss-of function assays were further carried out in RA FLS, and the results revealed that LINC00152 promoted proliferation but induced apoptosis in RA FLS. Furthermore, up-regulation of LINC00152 may induce promotion of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in RA FLS. Mechanistically, we found that forkhead box M1 (FOXM1) transcriptionally activated LINC00152 in RA FLS. Additionally, LINC00152 positively regulated FOXM1 via sponging miR-1270. In conclusion, the present study focused on elucidating the function of FOXM1/LINC00152 positive feedback loop in RA FLS and its association with Wnt/β-catenin signaling.
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Deng D, Liang H. Silencing MEG3 protects PC12 cells from hypoxic injury by targeting miR-21. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 48:610-619. [PMID: 32050796 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2020.1725533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Increasing number of literatures highlighted lncRNA maternally expressed gene 3 (MEG3) as an emerging target for hypoxic-ischaemic brain damage (HIBD). This study attempted to assess the role of MEG3 in a cell model of HIBD. Expression of MEG3 in PC12 cells was suppressed by siRNA-mediated transfection, after which the cells were subjected to hypoxia. Cell viability, apoptosis, migration and the expression of related proteins were assessed. Furthermore, the downstream gene of MEG3 and its downstream signalling pathways were explored. We found that, down-regulation of MEG3 prevented hypoxic injury in PC12 cells, as hypoxia induced viability loss, apoptosis and migration repression were attenuated by transfection with MEG3 siRNA. Meanwhile, MEG3 acted as a miR-21 sponge. The neuroprotective functions of MEG3 silence were flattened when miR-21 was suppressed. Moreover, the deactivation of PI3K/AKT pathway and the activation of NF-κB pathway induced by hypoxia were attenuated by MEG3 silence. As expected, the effects of MEG3 silence on these two signalling were via miR-21. In conclusion, the neuroprotective effects of MEG3 silence on PC12 cells injured by hypoxia were observed in this study. Mechanistically, the neuroprotective effects of MEG3 silence on PC12 cells were via sponging miR-21 and thus regulating PI3K/AKT and NF-κB pathways.HIGHLIGHTSMEG3 is highly expressed in PC12 cells following hypoxic injury;Silence of MEG3 prevents hypoxia-induced cell damage in PC12 cells;MEG3 acts as a miR-21 sponge;MEG3 sponges miR-21 to regulate PI3K/AKT and NF-κB pathways.
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- Dan Deng
- Department of Neurology, Daqing Oilfield General Hospital, Daqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hainan General Hospital, Haikou, China
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Wan X, Tian X, Du J, Lu Y, Xiao Y. Long non-coding RNA H19 deficiency ameliorates bleomycin-induced pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis. Respir Res 2020; 21:290. [PMID: 33138822 PMCID: PMC7607673 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-020-01534-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background The poor understanding of pathogenesis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) impaired development of effective therapeutic strategies. The aim of the current study is to investigate the roles of long non-coding RNA H19 (lncRNA H19) in the pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis of IPF. Methods Bleomycin was used to induce pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis in mice. The mRNAs and proteins expression in lung tissues was determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot. H19 knockout (H19−/−) mice were generated by CRISPR/Cas9. Results The expression of H19 mRNA was up-regulated in fibrotic lungs patients with IPF as well as in lungs tissues that obtained from bleomycin-treated mice. H19−/− mice suppressed bleomycin-mediated pulmonary inflammation and inhibited the Il6/Stat3 signaling. H19 deficiency ameliorated bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis and repressed the activation of TGF-β/Smad and S1pr2/Sphk2 in the lungs of bleomycin-treated mice. Conclusions Our data suggests that H19 is a profibrotic lncRNA and a potential therapeutic target for IPF.
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- Xiaoyu Wan
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute for Pediatric Research, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Pediatric Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 1665, Kong Jiang Road, Shanghai, China.
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LncRNA GAS5 suppresses CD4+ T cell activation by upregulating E4BP4 via inhibiting miR-92a-3p in systemic lupus erythematosus. Immunol Lett 2020; 227:41-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2020.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chatterjee S, Bhattcharjee D, Misra S, Saha A, Bhattacharyya NP, Ghosh A. Increase in MEG3, MALAT1, NEAT1 significantly predicts the clinical parameters in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Per Med 2020; 17:445-457. [PMID: 33026292 DOI: 10.2217/pme-2020-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Aim: This study investigated deregulation of lncRNAs MEG3, MALAT1, NEAT1 and their associations with clinical parameters in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Materials & methods: LncRNAs MALAT1, MEG3, NEAT1 were quantified from peripheral blood mono-nuclear cells (PBMCs) and plasma of 82 RA patients with 15 matched controls and from knee fluid of 24 RA patients with ten osteoarthritis controls. Multivariate analyses were performed among lncRNAs and clinical parameters of RA. Results: MALAT1, MEG3, NEAT1 were increased in PBMCs, plasma, synovial fluid (p < 0.05) of RA patients. Significant correlations were observed for MEG3 with TJC (r = 0.29), NEAT1 with TJC (r = 0.49), swollen joint count (r = 0.20), DAS28-CRP (r = 0.29). Multivariate analysis revealed that 48.5% of TJC and 31.5% of swollen joint count could be predicted by lncRNAs. Conclusion: The findings suggested that the lncRNAs might be explored as probable markers in monitoring disease activity.
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- Sudipta Chatterjee
- Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal
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- Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal
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- Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal
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- Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal
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- (Retired professor) Crystallography & Molecular Biology Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, West Bengal
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- Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal
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Liu Y, Chen H, Hao JH, Li ZC, Hou T, Hao HQ. Microarray-based transcriptional profiling of a mouse model of autoimmune hepatitis. FEBS Open Bio 2020; 10:2040-2054. [PMID: 32808463 PMCID: PMC7530384 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.12953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are RNA molecules longer than 200 nucleotides that do not typically code for a protein. lncRNAs have regulatory roles in many physiological processes, and their dysregulation can contribute to cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the onset of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. However, lncRNA expression changes in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), a form of inflammation induced by immunological tolerance disorders, are poorly understood. Here, for the first time to our knowledge, we used microarrays to profile 1161 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs; 608 up‐ and 553 down‐regulated) and 11 512 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEMs; 5189 up‐ and 6323 down‐ regulated) in a concanavalin A‐induced AIH mouse model. We used quantitative real‐time PCR to confirm the expression of eight DELs and DEMs, and analyzed the coexpression relationship between them. Potential biological functions of screened DELs and DEMs were predicted with Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis. DEL‐DEM interaction networks were also constructed. Our study revealed the roles of DELs and DEMs in the pathogenesis of AIH. We also provided potential candidate biomarkers that may have potential for future development into possible diagnostics or as a treatment for this disorder.
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- Yang Liu
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China.,Basic Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China.,Basic Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China.,Basic Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China.,Basic Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China.,Basic Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China.,Basic Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, China
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Yang B, Yin P, Yang R, Xu B, Fu J, Zhi S, Dai M, Tan C, Chen H, Wang X. Holistic insights into meningitic Escherichia coli infection of astrocytes based on whole transcriptome profiling. Epigenomics 2020; 12:1611-1632. [PMID: 32938195 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2019-0342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To investigate the mRNAs and noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) expression in astrocytes upon meningitic-Escherichia coli infection. Materials & methods: The transcription of mRNAs and ncRNAs were fully investigated and profiled by whole transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatic approaches. Whole transcriptome differences between the infected astrocytes and brain microvascular endothelial cells were further compared and characterized. Results: A total of 2045 mRNAs, 74 long noncoding RNAs, 27 miRNAs and 418 circular RNAs were differentially transcribed in astrocytes upon infection. Competing endogenous RNAs regulatory networks were constructed and preliminary validated. Transcriptomic differences between astrocyte and brain microvascular endothelial cells revealed the cell-specific responses against the infection. Conclusion: Our study comprehensively characterized the ncRNAs and mRNAs profiles in astrocytes upon meningitic-E. coli infection, which will facilitate future functional studies.
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- Bo Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,International Research Center for Animal Disease, Ministry of Science & Technology of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,International Research Center for Animal Disease, Ministry of Science & Technology of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,International Research Center for Animal Disease, Ministry of Science & Technology of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.,International Research Center for Animal Disease, Ministry of Science & Technology of The People's Republic of China, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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Clinical Significance of Long Noncoding RNA-DC Expression in Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (AGVHD) Development. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.102470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) is a common complication following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) caused by cellular and inflammatory factors, including those arising from monocytes and dendritic cells as integral parts of the immune system. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) have recently emerged as potential regulators of the immune responses and it is supported that their dysregulation can develop various immune disorders. As an intergenic lncRNA, the lnc-DC was shown to regulate the human monocytes differentiation and antigen presenting cells (APCs) activation during immune responses. It is also shown that lnc-DC knockdown reduces T-cell activation and cytokine release. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess whether the lnc-DC plays a role in patients with aGVHD by measuring its expression levels compared to non-aGVHD patients on specific time intervals following transplantation. Methods: Participants included 38 patients who underwent primary allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated by Ficoll-Hypaque gradient from the blood samples collected at days 0, 7, 14, 28, and final day of transplantation. The qRT-PCR was used to quantify the lnc-DC levels. Results: Findings revealed a significant increase in the lnc-DC levels on day 28 and the final day after transplantation in patients with aGVHD compared to non-GVHD patients (CI = 95%, P < 0.03 on day 28 and P < 0.01 on the final day). Furthermore, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed an acceptable total area under the curve for the lnc-DC gene expression data, suggesting a fair diagnostic value for lnc-DC. Conclusions: Taken together, data of the present study supported a strong correlation between lncRNA-DC expression and aGVHD occurrence. As a result, lnc-DC may be considered as a new molecular marker for the aGVHD prognosis.
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Zhang Z, Zhang W, Wen QW, Wang TH, Qin W, Huang H, Mo YJ, Wu XD, Cen H. Associations of genetic polymorphisms within MALAT1, UCA1, FAM211A-AS1 and AC000111.6 with genetic susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmunity 2020; 53:408-414. [PMID: 32909867 DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2020.1818230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Recently, several long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) including MALAT1, UCA1, ENST00000483588, and ENST00000456270 have been implicated in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and we hypothesized that polymorphisms within these lncRNA genes might be genetic modifiers for the development of RA. A total of 10 potentially functional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were selected and genotyped in 1198 participants, including 594 RA patients and 604 healthy controls. Significant associations of FAM211A-AS1 rs2882581 (G vs. A, OR = 1.31, 95%CI 1.07-1.62, p = .01; G/G + A/G vs. A/A, OR = 1.40, 95%CI 1.08-1.83, p = .01), rs3744281 (T vs. A, OR = 1.25, 95%CI 1.02-1.54, p = .03; T/T vs. A/T + A/A, OR = 1.69, 95%CI 1.01-2.82, p = 4.59 × 10-2), and rs3760235 (A vs. G, OR = 1.32, 95%CI 1.04-1.68, p = .02; A/A vs. A/G + G/G, OR = 1.32, 95%CI 1.00-1.74, p = 4.89 × 10-2) with RF-positive RA were found. Functional annotation results indicated that these identified polymorphisms might regulate the expression of FAM211A-AS1 and nearby genes via impacting on transcription factor binding. Taken together, our results indicated that FAM211A-AS1 rs2882581, rs3744281, and rs3760235 were involved in the genetic background of RF-positive RA.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Department of Rheumatology, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Physical Examination, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, PR China
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Rao Y, Fang Y, Tan W, Liu D, Pang Y, Wu X, Zhang C, Li G. Delivery of Long Non-coding RNA NEAT1 by Peripheral Blood Monouclear Cells-Derived Exosomes Promotes the Occurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis via the MicroRNA-23a/MDM2/SIRT6 Axis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:551681. [PMID: 33042992 PMCID: PMC7517357 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.551681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Emerging evidence has pointed out the importance of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in multiple diseases, the knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated lncRNAs remains limited. In this present study, we aimed to elucidate the mechanism of lncRNA nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1) from peripheral blood monouclear cell (PBMC)-derived exosomes (exos) on RA development by modulating the microRNA-23a (miR-23a)/murine double minute-2 (MDM2)/Sirtuin 6 (SIRT6) axis. RA was modeled in vivo by collagen induction in mice and in vitro by exposing fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs) to lipopolysaccharide. Exos were isolated from human or mouse PBMCs, which were then were co-cultured with FLSs. Based on gain- and loss-of-function experiments, the cell proliferation and secretion of inflammatory factors were measured. LncRNA NEAT1 was found to be highly expressed in RA, and PBMCs-derived exos contributed to RA development by delivering lncRNA NEAT1. In lipopolysaccharide-induced FLSs, miR-23a inhibited the expression of MDM2, and overexpression of MDM2 partially rescued the inhibitory effect of miR-23a on FLS proliferation and inflammatory response. Mechanistically, MDM2 ubiquitination degraded SIRT6 in RA. LncRNA NEAT1 shuttled by PBMC-derived exos promoted FLS proliferation and inflammation through regulating the MDM2/SIRT6 axis. Furthermore, in vivo experiments suggested that downregulated lncRNA NEAT1 shuttled by PBMC-derived exos or upregulated miR-23a impeded RA deterioration in mice. This study highlights that lncRNA NEAT1 shuttled by PBMC-derived exos contributes to RA development with the involvement of the miR-23a/MDM2/SIRT6 axis.
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- Yujun Rao
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Lane LC, Kuś A, Bednarczuk T, Bossowski A, Daroszewski J, Jurecka-Lubieniecka B, Cordell HJ, Pearce SHS, Cheetham T, Mitchell AL. An Intronic HCP5 Variant Is Associated With Age of Onset and Susceptibility to Graves Disease in UK and Polish Cohorts. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:dgaa347. [PMID: 32501499 PMCID: PMC7382372 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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CONTEXT The genetic background of young-onset Graves disease (GD) remains largely unknown. An intronic variant in human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex P5 (HCP5) has previously been associated with GD susceptibility and age of onset in a cohort of Polish patients. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the association of the HCP5 variant rs3094228 with GD susceptibility and age of onset in a UK cohort and conduct a meta-analysis of UK and Polish data. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS rs3094228 was genotyped in 469 UK patients with GD using Taqman chemistry. Genotype frequencies were compared with genotypic data available from the Wellcome Trust case-control consortium using logistic regression analysis. To determine whether rs3094228 is independently associated with age of GD onset, the HLA DRB1*0301 tagging variant, rs535777, was also genotyped. RESULTS The C allele of rs3094228 was overrepresented in the UK GD cohort compared with controls (P allele=5.08 × 10-9, odds ratio 1.76; [95% confidence interval, 1.46-2.13]). This association was more marked in young-onset GD (<30 years) (P allele=1.70 × 10-10 vs P allele=0.0008). The meta-analysis of UK and Polish data supported the association of the C allele with GD susceptibility (P allele=1.79 × 10-5) and age of onset (P allele=5.63 × 10-8). Haplotype analysis demonstrated that rs3094228 is associated with age of GD onset (P = 2.39 × 10-6) independent of linkage disequilibrium with HLA DRB1*0301. CONCLUSION The rs3094228 HCP5 polymorphism is independently associated with GD susceptibility and age of onset in a UK GD cohort. Our findings indicate a potential role of long noncoding ribonucleic acids, including HCP5, in GD pathogenesis, particularly in the younger population.
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- Laura Claire Lane
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
- Endocrine Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, The Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes with a Cardiology Unit, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Isotope Therapy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrine Oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute - Oncology Center, Gliwice Branch, Gliwice, Poland
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
- Endocrine Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, The Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
- Endocrine Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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Yin L, Zeng C, Yao J, Shen J. Emerging Roles for Noncoding RNAs in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease. Endocrinology 2020; 161:5818080. [PMID: 32270194 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqaa053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) is one of the most frequent autoimmune disorders. However, the pathogenesis of AITD has not been fully elucidated. Recently, accumulating evidence has demonstrated that abnormal expression of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) is closely related to the etiopathogenesis of AITD. microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs) are 3 major groups of ncRNAs that are attracting increasing attention. Herein, we summarized our present knowledge on the role of miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs in AITD. This review focused on the importance of ncRNAs in development of the most prevalent AITD, such as Hashimoto disease and Graves' diseases. Altogether, the main purpose of this review is to provide new insights in the pathogenesis of AITD and the possibility of developing novel potential therapeutic targets.
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- Liang Yin
- Department of Endocrinology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde Foshan), Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Medical Research Center, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde Foshan), Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Medical Research Center, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde Foshan), Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde Foshan), Foshan, Guangdong, China
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Ghaderian S, Shomali N, Behravesh S, Danbaran GR, Hemmatzadeh M, Aslani S, Jadidi-Niaragh F, Hosseinzadeh R, Torkamandi S, Mohammadi H. The emerging role of lncRNAs in multiple sclerosis. J Neuroimmunol 2020; 347:577347. [PMID: 32745803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2020.577347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) with various clinical manifestations. The characteristic of MS is that myelin is attacked by the body's immune system and increases the electrical capacity of axons, and is the primary pathophysiological mechanism of the transmission block. Studies have shown that epigenetic factors participate in the development of MS. LncRNAs are highly abundant and heterogeneous linear RNA transcripts with lengths exceeding 200 nucleotides and no protein-coding potential. Currently, pieces of evidence have demonstrated that lncRNAs have fundamental actions in multiple cellular pathways, including immune system regulation, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), cancer cell growth and metastasis, cellular homeostasis, and embryo development. It has been demonstrated that epigenetic mechanisms have an abundant role in the pathogenesis of MS in which the role of lncRNAs as epigenetic regulatory molecules in molecular processes has been proven. In this paper, we have focused on the correlation between MS and lncRNAs, the role of lncRNA in the pathogenesis of the disease, and the diagnostic and prognostic potential of lncRNA in MS.
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- Samin Ghaderian
- Student Research Committee, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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Recent advances of long noncoding RNAs involved in the development of multiple sclerosis. Chin J Nat Med 2020; 18:36-46. [PMID: 31955822 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-5364(20)30003-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Given the rapid increase of patients with autoimmune diseases and the lack of satisfactory therapies, the discovery of novel and effective therapeutic targets have been in an urgent demand. Recent studies have revealed that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play crucial roles in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), which provides a new opportunity of uncovering novel mechanism associated with the progression of MS. This review highlights the dysregulation of lncRNAs in the development of MS in patients and animal models. Additionally, the potential clinical relevance of lncRNAs severed as therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers are discussed.
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Zhang LH, Xiao B, Zhong M, Li Q, Chen JY, Huang JR, Rao H. LncRNA NEAT1 accelerates renal mesangial cell injury via modulating the miR-146b/TRAF6/NF-κB axis in lupus nephritis. Cell Tissue Res 2020; 382:627-638. [PMID: 32710276 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-020-03248-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Although growing advances have been made in the regulation of lupus nephritis recently, lupus nephritis is still one of the major causes of death in SLE patients and the pathogenesis remains largely unknown. Therefore, exploring the pathological mechanisms is urgently needed for designing and developing novel therapeutic strategies for lupus nephritis. Human renal mesangial cells (HRMCs) were transfected with sh-NEAT1, miR-146b mimic, pcDNA-NEAT1, miR-146b inhibitor, or sh-TRAF6 to modify their expression. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to induce inflammatory injury. Cell viability was examined with CCK8. Apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry and Hoechst staining. qRT-PCR and western blot were used to analyze gene expression. The secretion of inflammatory cytokines was examined with ELISA. The bindings of NEAT1 with miR-146b and miR-146b with TRAF6 were tested by dual-luciferase reporter assay. NEAT1 was upregulated in LPS-treated HRMCs. Both the knockdown of NEAT1 and TRAF6 suppressed the LPS-induced inflammatory injury in HRMCs. NEAT1 directly targeted miR-146b to control miR-146b-mediated regulation of TRAF6 expression in HRMCs. NEAT1 promoted the expression of TRAF6 via targeting miR-146b to accelerate the LPS-mediated renal mesangial cell injury in HRMCs. Moreover, TRAF6 activated the NF-κB signaling in HRMCs. NEAT1 accelerated renal mesangial cell injury via directly targeting miR-146b, promoting the expression of TRAF6, and activating the NF-κB signaling in lupus nephritis. Our investigation elucidated novel pathological mechanisms and provided potential therapeutic targets for lupus nephritis.
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- Li-Hua Zhang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No.89, Guhan Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410016, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No.89, Guhan Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410016, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No.89, Guhan Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410016, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No.89, Guhan Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410016, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No.89, Guhan Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410016, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No.89, Guhan Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410016, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (The First-Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), No.89, Guhan Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410016, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
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Xu E, Hu X, Li X, Jin G, Zhuang L, Wang Q, Pei X. Analysis of long non-coding RNA expression profiles in high-glucose treated vascular endothelial cells. BMC Endocr Disord 2020; 20:107. [PMID: 32689997 PMCID: PMC7372841 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-020-00593-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is often associated with microvascular and macrovascular lesions, and hyperglycemia-induced vascular endothelial cell damage is a key factor. METHODS We investigated long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and mRNAs that are affected by hyperglycemia-induced damage using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as a model. HUVECs were cultured under high (25 mmol/L) or normal (5 mmol/L) glucose conditions for 6 d, and then lncRNAs and protein-coding transcripts were profiled by RNA-seq. RESULT Among 40,379 lncRNAs screened, 214 were upregulated (log2 [fold-change] > 1, FDR < 0.05) and 197 were downregulated (log2 [fold-change] < - 1, FDR < 0.05) in response to high-glucose. Furthermore, among 28,431 protein-coding genes screened, 778 were upregulated and 998 were downregulated. A total of 945 lncRNA/mRNA pairs were identified, including 126 differentially expressed lncRNAs predicted to target 201 mRNAs, among which 26 were cis-regulatory interactions. The corresponding lncRNA-mRNA network was composed of 354 lncRNA nodes, 1167 mRNA nodes and 9735 edges. Dozens of lncRNAs with high degree may play important roles in high-glucose-induced HUVEC damage, including ENST00000600527, NONHSAT037576.2, NONHSAT135706.2, ENST00000602127, NONHSAT200243.1, NONHSAT217282.1, NONHSAT176260.1, NONHSAT199075.1, NONHSAT067063.2, NONHSAT058417.2. CONCLUSION These observations may provide novel insights into the regulatory molecules and pathways of hyperglycemia-related endothelial dysfunction in diabetes-associated vascular disease.
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- Erqin Xu
- Room of Physical Diagnostics, Clinical College of Medicine, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, 233030, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Changhuai Road, Longzihu Zone, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Changhuai Road, Longzihu Zone, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Changhuai Road, Longzihu Zone, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Changhuai Road, Longzihu Zone, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Changhuai Road, Longzihu Zone, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Changhuai Road, Longzihu Zone, Bengbu, Anhui Province, 233004, People's Republic of China.
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Guo G, Chen A, Ye L, Wang H, Chen Z, Yan K, Shi X, Li B, Lin Q, You X, Jiang C, Zhang Q, Ding X, Xue X, Zhang H. TCONS_00483150 as a novel diagnostic biomarker of systemic lupus erythematosus. Epigenomics 2020; 12:973-988. [PMID: 32677847 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2019-0265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: We aimed to identify differentially expressed Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and explore their functional roles in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Materials & methods: We identified dysregulated lncRNAs and investigated their prognostic values and potential functions using MiRTarget2, catRAPID omics and Bedtools/blast/Pearson analyses. Results: Among the 143 differentially expressed lncRNAs, TCONS_00483150 could be used to distinguish patients with SLE from healthy controls and those with rheumatoid arthritis and patients with active/stable SLE from healthy controls. TCONS_00483150 was significantly correlated with anti-Rib-P antibody positivity and low C3 levels; TCONS_00483150 dysregulation might contribute to the metabolism of RNA and proteins in SLE patients. Conclusion: Overall, our findings offer a transcriptome-wide overview of aberrantly expressed lncRNAs in patients with SLE and highlight TCONS_00483150 as a potential novel diagnostic biomarker.
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- Gangqiang Guo
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, PR China.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China.,Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Wenzhou Central Hospital, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Kidney Disease Center, First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China.,Department of Rheumatology, South Campus, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Arrhythmias of the Ministry of Education of China, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, PR China
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Lodde V, Murgia G, Simula ER, Steri M, Floris M, Idda ML. Long Noncoding RNAs and Circular RNAs in Autoimmune Diseases. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E1044. [PMID: 32674342 PMCID: PMC7407480 DOI: 10.3390/biom10071044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Immune responses are essential for the clearance of pathogens and the repair of injured tissues; however, if these responses are not properly controlled, autoimmune diseases can occur. Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are a family of disorders characterized by the body's immune response being directed against its own tissues, with consequent chronic inflammation and tissue damage. Despite enormous efforts to identify new drug targets and develop new therapies to prevent and ameliorate AD symptoms, no definitive solutions are available today. Additionally, while substantial progress has been made in drug development for some ADs, most treatments only ameliorate symptoms and, in general, ADs are still incurable. Hundreds of genetic loci have been identified and associated with ADs by genome-wide association studies. However, the whole list of molecular factors that contribute to AD pathogenesis is still unknown. Noncoding (nc)RNAs, such as microRNAs, circular (circ)RNAs, and long noncoding (lnc)RNAs, regulate gene expression at different levels in various diseases, including ADs, and serve as potential drug targets as well as biomarkers for disease progression and response to therapy. In this review, we will focus on the potential roles and genetic regulation of ncRNA in four autoimmune diseases-systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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- Valeria Lodde
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/b, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (V.L.); (G.M.); (E.R.S.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/b, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (V.L.); (G.M.); (E.R.S.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/b, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (V.L.); (G.M.); (E.R.S.); (M.F.)
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- Istituto di Ricerca Genetica e Biomedica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, SS554 km 4,500, 09042 Monserrato-Cagliari, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/b, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (V.L.); (G.M.); (E.R.S.); (M.F.)
- Istituto di Ricerca Genetica e Biomedica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, SS554 km 4,500, 09042 Monserrato-Cagliari, Italy;
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- Istituto di Ricerca Genetica e Biomedica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Traversa La Crucca 3, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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Rizzo C, Grasso G, Destro Castaniti GM, Ciccia F, Guggino G. Primary Sjogren Syndrome: Focus on Innate Immune Cells and Inflammation. Vaccines (Basel) 2020; 8:vaccines8020272. [PMID: 32503132 PMCID: PMC7349953 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8020272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Primary Sjogren Syndrome (pSS) is a complex, multifactorial rheumatic disease that mainly targets salivary and lacrimal glands, inducing epithelitis. The cause behind the autoimmunity outbreak in pSS is still elusive; however, it seems related to an aberrant reaction to exogenous triggers such as viruses, combined with individual genetic pre-disposition. For a long time, autoantibodies were considered as the hallmarks of this disease; however, more recently the complex interplay between innate and adaptive immunity as well as the consequent inflammatory process have emerged as the main mechanisms of pSS pathogenesis. The present review will focus on innate cells and on the principal mechanisms of inflammation connected. In the first part, an overview of innate cells involved in pSS pathogenesis is provided, stressing in particular the role of Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILCs). Subsequently we have highlighted the main inflammatory pathways, including intra- and extra-cellular players. A better knowledge of such processes could determine the detection of new therapeutic targets that are a major need for pSS.
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- Chiara Rizzo
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology Section, University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche 2, 90110 Palermo, Italy; (C.R.); (G.G.); (G.M.D.C.)
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology Section, University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche 2, 90110 Palermo, Italy; (C.R.); (G.G.); (G.M.D.C.)
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology Section, University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche 2, 90110 Palermo, Italy; (C.R.); (G.G.); (G.M.D.C.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Rheumatology Section, University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche 2, 90110 Palermo, Italy; (C.R.); (G.G.); (G.M.D.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-091-6552260
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Niu Y, Tang G, Wu X, Wu C. LncRNA NEAT1 modulates sorafenib resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma through regulating the miR-149-5p/AKT1 axis. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:285018. [PMID: 32461380 PMCID: PMC7580733 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_4_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The purpose of this study is to explore the expression characteristics of lncRNA NEAT1 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the molecular mechanism of its regulation on sorafenib resistance. MATERIALS AND METHODS This experimental study was performed from June 2013 to June 2019. The level of NEAT1 was determined using RT-PCR in HCC and matched adjacent tissues from 79 HCC patients in Linyi central hospital. The patients were divided into two groups to compare their prognosis based on the median NEAT1 expressions as a cutoff value. HCC cell line HepG2 negative control (HepG2-NC), sorafenib-resistant HepG2 cells (HepG2-SR) were transfected with or without NEAT1 siRNA, followed by subsequent molecular analysis, to determine the function of NEAT1 on sorafenib resistance in HCC cells. The cell transcripts were determined by RNA-sequencing analysis. The binding site of the NEAT1 and microRNA-149-5p (miR-149-5p) was verified by luciferase assay. RESULTS We found that NEAT1 was significantly increased in HCC tissues. Furthermore, NEAT1 expressions were significantly associated with HCC prognosis and chemoresistance patterns against sorafenib. Subsequently, the sorafenib-resistant HCC cell lines, together with the controls, were used to determine the regulatory effect of NEAT1 on HCC cells' progression and sorafenib resistance. NEAT1 targets the miR-149-5p, and therefore, decrease the activity of sorafenib against HCC cells. NEAT1 functions were demonstrated to be triggered by the regulation of miR-149-5p/AKT1 axis. CONCLUSIONS NEAT1/miR-149-5p/AKT1 pathway-based therapy might be a potential clinical application for HCC patients.
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- Yuexiang Niu
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Linyi Central Hospital, Linyi, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Linyi Central Hospital, Linyi, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiration, Yishui people's Hospital, Linyi, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Linyi Central Hospital, Linyi, Shandong, P.R. China
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Jiang X, Wang Y, Li X, He L, Yang Q, Wang W, Liu J, Zha B. Microarray profile of B cells from Graves' disease patients reveals biomarkers of proliferation. Endocr Connect 2020; 9:405-417. [PMID: 32432440 PMCID: PMC7274554 DOI: 10.1530/ec-20-0045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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B lymphocytes are the source of autoantibodies against the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) in Graves' disease (GD). Characterization of autoimmune B-cell expression profiles might enable a better understanding of GD pathogenesis. To reveal this, the expression levels of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and mRNAs (genes) in purified B cells from patients with newly diagnosed GD and healthy individuals were compared using microarrays, which elucidated 604 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DE-lncRNAs) and 410 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). GO and pathway analyses revealed that the DEGs are mainly involved in immune response. A protein-protein interaction network presented experimentally validated interactions among the DEGs. Two independent algorithms were used to identify the DE-lncRNAs that regulate the DEGs. Functional annotation of the deregulated lncRNA-mRNA pairs identified 14 pairs with mRNAs involved in cell proliferation. The lncRNAs TCONS_00022357-XLOC_010919 and n335641 were predicted to regulate TCL1 family AKT coactivator A (TCL1A), and the lncRNA n337845 was predicted to regulate SH2 domain containing 1A (SH2D1A). TCL1A and SH2D1A are highly involved in B-cell proliferation. The differential expression of both genes was validated by qRT-PCR. In conclusion, lncRNA and mRNA expression profiles of B cells from patients with GD indicated that the lncRNA-mRNA pairs n335641-TCL1A, TCONS_00022357-XLOC_010919-TCL1A, and n337845-SH2D1A may participate in GD pathogenesis by modulating B-cell proliferation and survival. Therefore, the identified lncRNA and mRNA may represent novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for GD.
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- Xuechao Jiang
- Scientific Research Center, Xinhua Hospital, Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Xinhua Hospital, Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Correspondence should be addressed to B Zha:
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Taghizadeh E, Taheri F, Samadian MM, Soudyab M, Abi A, Gheibi Hayat SM. Role of long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) in multiple sclerosis: a brief review. Neurol Sci 2020; 41:2443-2451. [PMID: 32350675 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-020-04425-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) as chronic autoimmune inflammatory neurological disease of the central nervous system (CNS) occurs due to several environmental and genetic factors, whose pathogenesis is associated with genes with regulatory role in the immune system. Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are able to reportedly regulate responses of immune systems and expression of genes, and show the tissue specificity and complexity of biofunctions. Various studies have suggested that the aberrant LncRNA expression is an underlying factor involved in the incidence of MS and that the analysis of the expression profile of these molecules can be a specific biomarker of MS for preventing the course of the disease or responding to treatment. The purpose of this research was to review the recent studies for exploring the functions of LncRNAs in the processes leading to MS disease.
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- Eskandar Taghizadeh
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Genetic variants of the MIR31HG gene are related to a risk of IgA nephropathy. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 84:106533. [PMID: 32344354 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide. Previous studies reveal that genetic factors play a crucial role in IgAN progression. This study was conducted to investigate the association between MIR31HG variants and IgAN risk. A total of 836 subjects were recruited to detect the relationship of MIR31HG variants with IgAN susceptibility. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were computed to evaluate the associations. Multifactor dimensionality reduction was performed to analyze the SNP-SNP interaction with IgAN risk. Our study showed that rs1332184 and rs55683539 significantly related to an increased risk of IgAN (OR 1.34, p = 0.041; OR 1.39, p = 0.025). Stratified analyses indicated rs72703442, rs55683539, and rs10965064 exhibited strongly enhanced risk of IgAN in age ≤ 35 years (OR 1.55, p = 0.023; OR 1.60, p = 0.012; OR 1.46, p = 0.037). Besides, we found rs1332184, rs55683539 and rs2181559 significantly increased the susceptibility of IgAN in males (OR 1.71, p = 0.003; OR 1.44, p = 0.042; OR 1.60, p = 0.010). We also observed that rs1332184 could enhance IgAN risk for Lee's grade ≥ III (OR 1.39, p = 0.045). Rs55683539 significantly increased a risk of IgAN (OR 1.58, p = 0.027), while rs2025327 had a lower risk of IgAN in Lee's grade < III (OR 0.46, p = 0.007). Interestingly, we found rs72703442 polymorphism was related to hemoglobin (p = 0.043), and rs10965064 was associated with Urine red blood cell (p = 0.040). Our study proposed that MIR31HG polymorphisms associate with susceptibility to IgAN in Chinese population.
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Tsai CY, Hsieh SC, Wu TH, Li KJ, Shen CY, Liao HT, Wu CH, Kuo YM, Lu CS, Yu CL. Pathogenic Roles of Autoantibodies and Aberrant Epigenetic Regulation of Immune and Connective Tissue Cells in the Tissue Fibrosis of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21093069. [PMID: 32349208 PMCID: PMC7246753 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21093069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multi-system autoimmune disease with tissue fibrosis prominent in the skin and lung. In this review, we briefly describe the autoimmune features (mainly autoantibody production and cytokine profiles) and the potential pathogenic contributors including genetic/epigenetic predisposition, and environmental factors. We look in detail at the cellular and molecular bases underlying tissue-fibrosis which include trans-differentiation of fibroblasts (FBs) to myofibroblasts (MFBs). We also state comprehensively the pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic cytokines relevant to MFB trans-differentiation, vasculopathy-associated autoantibodies, and fibrosis-regulating microRNAs in SSc. It is conceivable that tissue fibrosis is mainly mediated by an excessive production of TGF-β, the master regulator, from the skewed Th2 cells, macrophages, fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and keratinocytes. After binding with TGF-β receptors on MFB, the downstream Wnt/β-catenin triggers canonical Smad 2/3 and non-canonical Smad 4 signaling pathways to transcribe collagen genes. Subsequently, excessive collagen fiber synthesis and accumulation as well as tissue fibrosis ensue. In the later part of this review, we discuss limited data relevant to the role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in tissue-fibrosis in SSc. It is expected that these lncRNAs may become the useful biomarkers and therapeutic targets for SSc in the future. The prospective investigations in the development of novel epigenetic modifiers are also suggested.
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- Chang-Youh Tsai
- Division of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital & National Yang-Ming University, #201 Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei 11217, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.T.); (C.-L.Y.); Fax: +886-2-28717483 (C.-Y.T.); +886-2-23957801 (C.-L.Y.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan; (S.-C.H.); (K.-J.L.); (C.-Y.S.); (C.-H.W.); (Y.-M.K.); (C.-S.L.)
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- Division of Nephrology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital & National Yang-Ming University, #201 Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei 11217, Taiwan;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan; (S.-C.H.); (K.-J.L.); (C.-Y.S.); (C.-H.W.); (Y.-M.K.); (C.-S.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan; (S.-C.H.); (K.-J.L.); (C.-Y.S.); (C.-H.W.); (Y.-M.K.); (C.-S.L.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital & National Yang-Ming University, #201 Sec. 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei 11217, Taiwan;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan; (S.-C.H.); (K.-J.L.); (C.-Y.S.); (C.-H.W.); (Y.-M.K.); (C.-S.L.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan; (S.-C.H.); (K.-J.L.); (C.-Y.S.); (C.-H.W.); (Y.-M.K.); (C.-S.L.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan; (S.-C.H.); (K.-J.L.); (C.-Y.S.); (C.-H.W.); (Y.-M.K.); (C.-S.L.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, #7 Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei 10002, Taiwan; (S.-C.H.); (K.-J.L.); (C.-Y.S.); (C.-H.W.); (Y.-M.K.); (C.-S.L.)
- Correspondence: (C.-Y.T.); (C.-L.Y.); Fax: +886-2-28717483 (C.-Y.T.); +886-2-23957801 (C.-L.Y.)
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Fan Z, Chen X, Liu L, Zhu C, Xu J, Yin X, Sheng Y, Zhu Z, Wen L, Zuo X, Zheng X, Zhang Y, Xu J, Huang H, Zhou F, Sun L, Luo J, Zhang D, Chen X, Cui Y, Hao Y, Cui Y, Zhang X, Chen R. Association of the Polymorphism rs13259960 in SLEAR With Predisposition to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Arthritis Rheumatol 2020; 72:985-996. [PMID: 31930717 DOI: 10.1002/art.41200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Genome-wide association studies have identified many susceptibility loci for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, most of these loci are located in noncoding regions of the genome. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are pervasively expressed and have been reported to be involved in various diseases. This study aimed to explore the genetic significance of lncRNAs in SLE. METHODS A genome-wide survey of SLE risk variants in lncRNA gene loci was performed in Han Chinese subjects (4,556 with SLE and 9,451 healthy controls). The functional relevance of an SLE risk variant in one of the lncRNA genes was explored using biochemical and molecular cell biology analyses. In vitro loss-of-function and gain-of-function strategies were used to clarify the functional and phenotypic relevance of this SLE susceptibility lncRNA. Moreover, correlation of this lncRNA with the degree of apoptosis in the peripheral blood of SLE patients was evaluated. RESULTS A novel SLE susceptibility locus in a lncRNA gene, designated SLEAR (for SLE-associated RNA), was identified at the single-nucleotide polymorphism rs13259960 (odds ratio 1.35, Pcombined = 1.03 × 10-11 ). The A>G variation at rs13259960, located in an intronic enhancer, was found to impair STAT1 recruitment to the enhancer that loops to the SLEAR promoter, resulting in decreased SLEAR production in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with SLE (3 with the G/G genotype, 22 with A/G, and 103 with A/A at rs13259960; P = 0.0241). Moreover, SLEAR interacted with the RNA binding proteins interleukin enhancer binding factor 2, heterogeneous nuclear RNP F, and TATA-binding protein-associated factor 15, to form a complex for transcriptional activation of the downstream antiapoptotic genes. In addition, SLEAR regulated apoptosis of Jurkat cells in vitro, and its expression level was correlated with the degree of cell death in the peripheral blood of patients with SLE (r = 0.824, P = 2.15 × 10-8 ; n = 30). CONCLUSION These findings suggest a mechanism by which the risk variant at rs13259960 modulates SLEAR expression and confers a predisposition to SLE. Taken together, these results may give insights into the etiology of SLE.
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- Zhen Fan
- Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University and Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Huashan Hospital and Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, and Guangdong Geneway Decoding Bio-Tech Co. Ltd, Foshan, China
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Feng Y, Liu J, Wu R, Yang P, Ye Z, Song F. NEAT1 aggravates sepsis-induced acute kidney injury by sponging miR-22-3p. Open Med (Wars) 2020; 15:333-342. [PMID: 33335994 PMCID: PMC7712373 DOI: 10.1515/med-2020-0401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background and aim Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of sepsis. Long noncoding RNA nuclear-enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) plays a vital role in various diseases, including AKI. This study aimed to investigate the function and mechanism of NEAT1 in sepsis-induced AKI. Materials and methods A septic AKI model was established by treating HK-2 cells with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The levels of NEAT1 and miR-22-3p were measured by quantitative real-time PCR. Cell apoptosis was assessed by flow cytometry. The levels of apoptosis-related protein and autophagy-related factors were examined by the western blot assay. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to calculate the contents of inflammatory factors. The interaction between NEAT1 and miR-22-3p was validated by dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation assay, and RNA pull-down assay. The levels of nuclear factor (NF)-κB pathway-related proteins were evaluated by the western blot assay. Results NEAT1 was upregulated, while miR-22-3p was downregulated in patients with sepsis and in LPS-stimulated HK-2 cells. LPS treatment triggered cell apoptosis, autophagy, and inflammatory response in HK-2 cells. NEAT1 knockdown attenuated LPS-induced cell injury. NEAT1 modulated LPS-triggered cell injury by targeting miR-22-3p. Furthermore, NEAT1 regulated the NF-κB pathway by modulating miR-22-3p. Conclusion Depletion of NEAT1 alleviated sepsis-induced AKI via regulating the miR-22-3p/NF-κB pathway.
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- Yawei Feng
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, No. 58, Zhongshan Erlu, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Emergency, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Jung HJ, Kim HJ, Park KK. Potential Roles of Long Noncoding RNAs as Therapeutic Targets in Renal Fibrosis. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21082698. [PMID: 32295041 PMCID: PMC7216020 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21082698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Many studies have made clear that most of the genome is transcribed into noncoding RNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), both of which can affect different cell features. LncRNAs are long heterogeneous RNAs that regulate gene expression and a variety of signaling pathways involved in cellular homeostasis and development. Several studies have demonstrated that lncRNA is an important class of regulatory molecule that can be targeted to change cellular physiology and function. The expression or dysfunction of lncRNAs is closely related to various hereditary, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases, and tumors. Specifically, recent work has shown that lncRNAs have an important role in kidney pathogenesis. The effective roles of lncRNAs have been recognized in renal ischemia, injury, inflammation, fibrosis, glomerular diseases, renal transplantation, and renal-cell carcinoma. The present review focuses on the emerging role and function of lncRNAs in the pathogenesis of kidney inflammation and fibrosis as novel essential regulators. Although lncRNAs are important players in the initiation and progression of many pathological processes, their role in renal fibrosis remains unclear. This review summarizes the current understanding of lncRNAs in the pathogenesis of kidney fibrosis and elucidates the potential role of these novel regulatory molecules as therapeutic targets for the clinical treatment of kidney inflammation and fibrosis.
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongsan 42472, Korea;
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongsan 42472, Korea;
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Gyeongsan 42472, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-650-4149
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