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Howe CG, Foley HB, Kennedy EM, Eckel SP, Chavez TA, Faham D, Grubbs BH, Al-Marayati L, Lerner D, Suglia S, Bastain TM, Marsit CJ, Breton CV. Extracellular vesicle microRNA in early versus late pregnancy with birth outcomes in the MADRES study. Epigenetics 2021; 17:269-285. [PMID: 33734019 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2021.1899887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Circulating miRNA may contribute to the development of adverse birth outcomes. However, few studies have investigated extracellular vesicle (EV) miRNA, which play important roles in intercellular communication, or compared miRNA at multiple time points in pregnancy. In the current study, 800 miRNA were profiled for EVs from maternal plasma collected in early (median: 12.5 weeks) and late (median: 31.8 weeks) pregnancy from 156 participants in the MADRES Study, a health disparity pregnancy cohort. Associations between miRNA and birth weight, birth weight for gestational age (GA), and GA at birth were examined using covariate-adjusted robust linear regression. Differences by infant sex and maternal BMI were also investigated. Late pregnancy measures of 13 miRNA were associated with GA at birth (PFDR<0.050). Negative associations were observed for eight miRNA (miR-4454+ miR-7975, miR-4516, let-7b-5p, miR-126-3p, miR-29b-3p, miR-15a-5p, miR-15b-5p, miR-19b-3p) and positive associations for five miRNA (miR-212-3p, miR-584-5p, miR-608, miR-210-3p, miR-188-5p). Predicted target genes were enriched (PFDR<0.050) in pathways involved in organogenesis and placental development. An additional miRNA (miR-107), measured in late pregnancy, was positively associated with GA at birth in infants born to obese women (PFDR for BMI interaction = 0.011). In primary analyses, the associations between early pregnancy miRNA and birth outcomes were not statistically significant (PFDR≥0.05). However, sex-specific associations were observed for early pregnancy measures of 37 miRNA and GA at birth (PFDR for interactions<0.050). None of the miRNA were associated with fetal growth measures (PFDR≥0.050). Our findings suggest that EV miRNA in both early and late pregnancy may influence gestational duration.
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- Caitlin G Howe
- Department of Epidemiology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Emory Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Eisner Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Emory Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Emory Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Emory Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Sundrani DP, Karkhanis AR, Joshi SR. Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR), fatty acids and microRNAs: Implications in women delivering low birth weight babies. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2021; 67:24-41. [PMID: 33719831 DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2020.1858994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Low birth weight (LBW) babies are associated with neonatal morbidity and mortality and are at increased risk for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in later life. However, the molecular determinants of LBW are not well understood. Placental insufficiency/dysfunction is the most frequent etiology for fetal growth restriction resulting in LBW and placental epigenetic processes are suggested to be important regulators of pregnancy outcome. Early life exposures like altered maternal nutrition may have long-lasting effects on the health of the offspring via epigenetic mechanisms like DNA methylation and microRNA (miRNA) regulation. miRNAs have been recognized as major regulators of gene expression and are known to play an important role in placental development. Angiogenesis in the placenta is known to be regulated by transcription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) which is activated by ligands such as long-chain-polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA). In vitro studies in different cell types indicate that fatty acids can influence epigenetic mechanisms like miRNA regulation. We hypothesize that maternal fatty acid status may influence the miRNA regulation of PPAR genes in the placenta in women delivering LBW babies. This review provides an overview of miRNAs and their regulation of PPAR gene in the placenta of women delivering LBW babies.Abbreviations: AA - Arachidonic Acid; Ago2 - Argonaute2; ALA - Alpha-Linolenic Acid; ANGPTL4 - Angiopoietin-Like Protein 4; C14MC - Chromosome 14 miRNA Cluster; C19MC - Chromosome 19 miRNA Cluster; CLA - Conjugated Linoleic Acid; CSE - Cystathionine γ-Lyase; DHA - Docosahexaenoic Acid; EFA - Essential Fatty Acids; E2F3 - E2F transcription factor 3; EPA - Eicosapentaenoic Acid; FGFR1 - Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 1; GDM - Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; hADMSCs - Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells; hBMSCs - Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells; HBV - Hepatitis B Virus; HCC - Hepatocellular Carcinoma; HCPT - Hydroxycamptothecin; HFD - High-Fat Diet; Hmads - Human Multipotent Adipose-Derived Stem; HSCS - Human Hepatic Stellate Cells; IUGR - Intrauterine Growth Restriction; LA - Linoleic Acid; LBW - Low Birth Weight; LCPUFA - Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; MEK1 - Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1; MiRNA - MicroRNA; mTOR - Mammalian Target of Rapamycin; NCDs - NonCommunicable Diseases; OA - Oleic Acid; PASMC - Pulmonary Artery Smooth Muscle Cell; PLAG1 - Pleiomorphic Adenoma Gene 1; PPAR - Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor; PPARα - PPAR alpha; PPARγ - PPAR gamma; PPARδ - PPAR delta; pre-miRNA - precursor miRNA; RISC - RNA-Induced Silencing Complex; ROS - Reactive Oxygen Species; SAT - Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue; WHO - World Health Organization.
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- Deepali P Sundrani
- Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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- Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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- Mother and Child Health, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India
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Kolkova Z, Holubekova V, Grendar M, Nachajova M, Zubor P, Pribulova T, Loderer D, Zigo I, Biringer K, Hornakova A. Association of Circulating miRNA Expression with Preeclampsia, Its Onset, and Severity. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:476. [PMID: 33800458 PMCID: PMC8001188 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11030476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are one of the important regulators of cellular functions fundamental for healthy pregnancy processes, including angiogenesis and differentiation of trophoblast cells, and their deregulation could be implicated in the pathogenesis of pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia (PE). The aim of this study was to assess the association of miRNA expression in plasma samples with PE, its onset, and severity. Our study enrolled 59 pregnant women, 27 in the preeclamptic study group and 32 in the control group with physiological pregnancy. Preeclamptic pregnancies were divided into subgroups based on the severity and onset of disease. Relative expression of miR-21-5p, miR-155-5p, miR-210-5p, miR-16-5p, and miR-650 isolated from plasma samples was analysed by quantitative real-time PCR and normalised to experimentally established reference genes. Our results revealed upregulation of miR-21-5p (1.16-fold change, p = 0.0015), miR-155-5p (1.62-fold change, p = 0.0005) in preeclamptic pregnancies, compared to controls. Overexpression of these two miRNAs was observed, especially in subgroups of severe and late-onset PE compared to healthy pregnancies. Although we hypothesised that the expression level of studied miRNAs could vary between PE subtypes (mild vs. severe, early onset vs. late-onset), no obvious differences were detected. In conclusion, our study could contribute to the large-scale studies for the identification of non-invasive biomarkers for PE detection to improve outcomes for women and their new-borns.
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- Zuzana Kolkova
- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, 0379 Oslo, Norway;
- OBGY Health & Care, Ltd., 010 01 Zilina, Slovakia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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Groleau M, White F, Cardenas A, Perron P, Hivert MF, Bouchard L, Jacques PÉ. Comparative epigenome-wide analysis highlights placenta-specific differentially methylated regions. Epigenomics 2021; 13:357-368. [PMID: 33661023 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2020-0271] [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: 01/08/2023] Open
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Aim: The placenta undergoes DNA methylation (DNAm) programming that is unique compared with all other fetal tissues. We aim to decipher some of the physiologic roles of the placenta by comparing its DNAm profile with that of another fetal tissue. Materials & methods: We performed a comparative analysis of genome-wide DNAm of 444 placentas paired with cord blood samples collected at birth. Gene ontology term analyses were conducted on the resulting differentially methylated regions. Results: Genomic regions upstream of transcription start sites showing lower DNAm in the placenta were enriched with terms related to miRNA functions and genes encoding G-protein-coupled receptors. Conclusion: These results highlight genomic regions that are differentially methylated in the placenta in contrast to fetal blood.
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- Marika Groleau
- Département de Biologie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Département de Biologie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720-7360, USA
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- Département de Médecine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1K 2R1, Canada.,Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 5N4, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 5N4, Canada.,Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.,Diabetes Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 5N4, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry & Functional Genomics, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 5N4, Canada.,Department of Medical Biology, CIUSSS Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Hôpital de Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Québec, G7H 7K9, Canada
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- Département de Biologie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1K 2R1, Canada.,Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 5N4, Canada
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Molecular characteristics of established trophoblast-derived cell lines. Placenta 2021; 108:122-133. [PMID: 33810901 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Research on human placental development and function lacks a conclusive in vivo model. To investigate the intracellular molecular mechanisms in trophoblast cells, different cell lines have been established during the last decades. So far, none of these accomplishes all features of primary trophoblast, thus their suitability as well as the transferability of the results has been discussed. The aim of this study is to assess molecular markers and features matching different trophoblast subpopulations in trophoblastic cell lines to provide orientation on their suitability and relevance for distinct research questions. METHODS The commonly used trophoblastic cell lines, BeWo, JEG-3, HTR-8/SVneo, AC1-M59, AC1-M32, ACH-3P and Swan71 were selected. qPCR and immunoblotting were used to determine expression of characteristic molecular markers. C14MC, C19MC and miR-371-3 miRNA expression were investigated by real time PCR. Proliferation, migration and network stabilization assays were performed. Hormone secretion was determined by chemiluminescent-immunoassays. DNA profiles were obtained by Short Tandem Repeat (STR)-genotyping. RESULTS Immortalized cell lines differ from choriocarcinoma-derived ones in the expression of HLA-G, E-cadherin, N-cadherin, VE-cadherin, cadherin-11, cytokeratin 7, vimentin, ADAM12 and PRG2. Compared to choriocarcinoma-derived cell lines, expression of C19MC and hormone secretion were almost absent in immortalized cell lines. Conversely, they express C14MC and exhibit higher migration and network stabilization. DISCUSSION The data presented will help justify the use of a cell line to evaluate distinct features of trophoblast biology and pathology. In general, characteristics and markers of choriocarcinoma derived cell lines seem to be more similar to in vivo trophoblast than immortalized cell lines and thus might be regarded as more suitable models.
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Extracellular vesicles and their role in gestational diabetes mellitus. Placenta 2021; 113:15-22. [PMID: 33714611 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a complex disorder that is defined by glucose intolerance with onset during pregnancy. The incidence of GDM is increasing worldwide. Pregnancies complicated with GDM have higher rates of maternal and fetal morbidity with short- and long-term consequences, including increased rates of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes for both the mother and offspring. The pathophysiology of GDM still remains unclear and there has been interest in the role of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) in the maternal metabolic adaptations that occur in pregnancy and GDM. Small EVs are nanosized particles that contain bioactive content, including miRNAs and proteins, which are released by cells to provide cell-to-cell communication. Pregnancy induces an increase in total and placental-secreted sEVs across gestation, with a further increase in sEV number and changes in the protein and miRNA composition of these sEVs in GDM. Research has suggested that these sEVs have an impact on maternal adaptations during pregnancy, including targeting the pancreas, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. Consequently, this review will focus on the differences in total and placental sEVs in GDM compared to normal pregnancy, the role of sEVs in the pathophysiology of GDM and their clinical application as potential GDM biomarkers.
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Verma S, Mishra R, Malik A, Chaudhary P, Malhotra SS, Panda AK, Gupta SK. miR-27b-5p inhibits BeWo cells fusion by regulating WNT2B and enzyme involved in progesterone synthesis. Am J Reprod Immunol 2021; 86:e13409. [PMID: 33639023 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13409] [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: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PROBLEM The miRNAs show placenta-specific expression patterns, which alter during pregnancy-related complications. In present study, the role of miR-27b-5p during forskolin-mediated BeWo cells fusion has been investigated. METHOD OF STUDY The fusion of BeWo cells in response to forskolin treatment (25 µM) was studied by desmoplakin I+II staining. Expression profile of miR-27b-5p by qRT-PCR and its targets HSD3β1 and WNT2B by qRT-PCR and in Western blot were studied. The effect of overexpression of miR-27b-5p and silencing of HSD3β1 & WNT2B by siRNA on forskolin-mediated BeWo cells fusion and secretion of hCG and progesterone by ELISA was investigated. RESULTS Time-dependent down-regulation in the expression of miR-27b-5p in forskolin-treated BeWo cells has been confirmed by qRT-PCR. Overexpression of miR-27b-5p significantly inhibits forskolin-mediated BeWo cells fusion as well as hCG & progesterone secretion. HSD3β1 and WNT2B were identified as targets of miR-27b-5p and are up-regulated in forskolin-treated BeWo cells. Overexpression of miR-27b-5p in BeWo cells downregulates their expression. Further, luciferase reporter assay revealed that miR-27b-5p directly target expression of both HSD3β1 and WNT2B. Silencing of both HSD3β1 and WNT2B leads to a significant reduction in forskolin-mediated BeWo cells fusion with concomitant decrease in the secretion of progesterone or/and hCG. Decrease in forskolin-mediated cells fusion observed in miR-27b-5p mimic transfected BeWo cells could be rescued by the overexpression of both HSD3β1 and WNT2B. CONCLUSION These observations suggest that reduced miR-27b-5p in forskolin-treated BeWo cells leads to increased secretion of progesterone and hCG due to loss of repressional control on HSD3β1 and WNT2B.
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- Sonam Verma
- Reproductive Cell Biology Lab, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
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- Reproductive Cell Biology Lab, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
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- Reproductive Cell Biology Lab, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
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- Reproductive Cell Biology Lab, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
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- Reproductive Cell Biology Lab, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
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- Product Development Cell, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
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- Reproductive Cell Biology Lab, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India
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Favaro RR, Morales-Prieto DM, Herrmann J, Sonnemann J, Schleussner E, Markert UR, Zorn TMT. Influence of high glucose in the expression of miRNAs and IGF1R signaling pathway in human myometrial explants. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 303:1513-1522. [PMID: 33575847 PMCID: PMC8087607 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05940-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Several roles are attributed to the myometrium including sperm and embryo transport, menstrual discharge, control of uterine blood flow, and labor. Although being a target of diabetes complications, the influence of high glucose on this compartment has been poorly investigated. Both miRNAs and IGF1R are associated with diabetic complications in different tissues. Herein, we examined the effects of high glucose on the expression of miRNAs and IGF1R signaling pathway in the human myometrium. METHODS Human myometrial explants were cultivated for 48 h under either high or low glucose conditions. Thereafter, the conditioned medium was collected for biochemical analyses and the myometrial samples were processed for histological examination as well as miRNA and mRNA expression profiling by qPCR. RESULTS Myometrial structure and morphology were well preserved after 48 h of cultivation in both high and low glucose conditions. Levels of lactate, creatinine, LDH and estrogen in the supernatant were similar between groups. An explorative screening by qPCR arrays revealed that 6 out of 754 investigated miRNAs were differentially expressed in the high glucose group. Data validation by single qPCR assays confirmed diminished expression of miR-215-5p and miR-296-5p, and also revealed reduced miR-497-3p levels. Accordingly, mRNA levels of IGF1R and its downstream mediators FOXO3 and PDCD4, which are potentially targeted by miR-497-3p, were elevated under high glucose conditions. In contrast, mRNA expression of IGF1, PTEN, and GLUT1 was unchanged. CONCLUSIONS The human myometrium responds to short-term exposure (48 h) to high glucose concentrations by regulating the expression of miRNAs, IGF1R and its downstream targets.
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- Rodolfo R Favaro
- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.
- Laboratory of Reproductive and Extracellular Matrix Biology, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hufeland Klinikum, Weimar, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Children's Clinic, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Reproductive and Extracellular Matrix Biology, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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The Predictive Value of miR-16, -29a and -134 for Early Identification of Gestational Diabetes: A Nested Analysis of the DALI Cohort. Cells 2021; 10:cells10010170. [PMID: 33467738 PMCID: PMC7830355 DOI: 10.3390/cells10010170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Early identification of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) aims to reduce the risk of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Currently, no circulating biomarker has proven clinically useful for accurate prediction of GDM. In this study, we tested if a panel of small non-coding circulating RNAs could improve early prediction of GDM. We performed a nested case-control study of participants from the European multicenter ‘Vitamin D and lifestyle intervention for GDM prevention (DALI)’ trial using serum samples from obese pregnant women (BMI ≥ 29 kg/m2) entailing 82 GDM cases (early- and late- GDM), and 41 age- and BMI-matched women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) throughout pregnancy (controls). Anthropometric, clinical and biochemical characteristics were obtained at baseline (<20 weeks of gestation) and throughout gestation. Baseline serum microRNAs (miRNAs) were measured using quantitative real time PCR (qPCR). Elevated miR-16-5p, -29a-3p, and -134-5p levels were observed in women, who were NGT at baseline and later developed GDM, compared with controls who remained NGT. A combination of the three miRNAs could distinguish later GDM from NGT cases (AUC 0.717, p = 0.001, compared with fasting plasma glucose (AUC 0.687, p = 0.004)) as evaluated by area under the curves (AUCs) using Receiver Operator Characteristics (ROC) analysis. Elevated levels of individual miRNAs or a combination hereof were associated with higher odds ratios of GDM. Conclusively, circulating miRNAs early in pregnancy could serve as valuable predictive biomarkers of GDM.
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Block LN, Bowman BD, Schmidt JK, Keding LT, Stanic AK, Golos TG. The promise of placental extracellular vesicles: models and challenges for diagnosing placental dysfunction in utero†. Biol Reprod 2021; 104:27-57. [PMID: 32856695 PMCID: PMC7786267 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioaa152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Monitoring the health of a pregnancy is of utmost importance to both the fetus and the mother. The diagnosis of pregnancy complications typically occurs after the manifestation of symptoms, and limited preventative measures or effective treatments are available. Traditionally, pregnancy health is evaluated by analyzing maternal serum hormone levels, genetic testing, ultrasonographic imaging, and monitoring maternal symptoms. However, researchers have reported a difference in extracellular vesicle (EV) quantity and cargo between healthy and at-risk pregnancies. Thus, placental EVs (PEVs) may help to understand normal and aberrant placental development, monitor pregnancy health in terms of developing placental pathologies, and assess the impact of environmental influences, such as infection, on pregnancy. The diagnostic potential of PEVs could allow for earlier detection of pregnancy complications via noninvasive sampling and frequent monitoring. Understanding how PEVs serve as a means of communication with maternal cells and recognizing their potential utility as a readout of placental health have sparked a growing interest in basic and translational research. However, to date, PEV research with animal models lags behind human studies. The strength of animal pregnancy models is that they can be used to assess placental pathologies in conjunction with isolation of PEVs from fluid samples at different time points throughout gestation. Assessing PEV cargo in animals within normal and complicated pregnancies will accelerate the translation of PEV analysis into the clinic for potential use in prognostics. We propose that appropriate animal models of human pregnancy complications must be established in the PEV field.
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- Lindsey N Block
- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- Department of Comparative Biosciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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Gottlieb A, Flor I, Nimzyk R, Burchardt L, Helmke B, Langenbuch M, Spiekermann M, Feidicker S, Bullerdiek J. The expression of miRNA encoded by C19MC and miR-371-3 strongly varies among individual placentas but does not differ between spontaneous and induced abortions. PROTOPLASMA 2021; 258:209-218. [PMID: 33034783 PMCID: PMC7782366 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-020-01548-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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miRNAs of the largest human miRNA gene cluster at all, i.e., C19MC, are almost exclusively expressed in the placenta. Nevertheless, only little is known about the interindividual variation of their expression and even about possible influence of gestational age, conflicting data is reported as well as for miRNAs of the much smaller miR-371-3 cluster. Our present study aims at the analyses of the expression of miRNAs from both clusters at different times of pregnancy, possible differences between placenta samples obtained from spontaneous or induced abortions in the first trimester, and the possible variation of miRNA expression at different sites within same placentas. miR-371a-3p, miR-372-3p, miR-373-3p, miR-517a-3p, and miR-520c-3p were quantified in 85 samples and miR-371a-3p was quantified in maternal serum samples taken immediately before delivery. While for miRNA-517a-3p and miR-520c-3p the expression increased with increasing gestational age, the present study revealed strong interindividual differences in the expression of miR-371-3 in full-term placental tissue as well as for miRNAs of the C19MC cluster, where the levels differed to a much lesser extent than for the former microRNAs. Also, strong interindividual differences were noted between the serum samples but differences related to the site of the placenta where the sample has been taken from were excluded. For neither of the data from placental tissue, the study revealed differences between the spontaneous and induced abortion group. Thus, the differences do not in general seem to be related to first trimester abortion. It remains to be elucidated whether or not they affect other prenatal processes.
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- Andrea Gottlieb
- Center of Human Genetics, University of Bremen, Leobener Strasse 2, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Center of Human Genetics, University of Bremen, Leobener Strasse 2, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Center of Human Genetics, University of Bremen, Leobener Strasse 2, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Center of Human Genetics, University of Bremen, Leobener Strasse 2, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Pathology, Elbe Clinic Stade-Buxtehude, Bremervörder Strasse 111, 21682, Stade, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Helios Clinic, Altenwalder Chaussee 10, 27474, Cuxhaven, Germany
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- Center of Human Genetics, University of Bremen, Leobener Strasse 2, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Evang. Diakonie-Hospital, Gröpelinger Heerstrasse 406-408, 28239, Bremen, Germany
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Center of Human Genetics, University of Bremen, Leobener Strasse 2, 28359, Bremen, Germany.
- Institute for Medical Genetics, University of Rostock, University Medicine, Ernst-Heydemann-Strasse 8, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
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Du R, Wu N, Li L. Aberrantly Expressed Non-Coding RNAs in the Placenta and Their Role in the Pathophysiology of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2021; 14:3719-3732. [PMID: 34456579 PMCID: PMC8387639 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s325993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), one of the most common complications during pregnancy, is associated with a high risk of short- and long-term adverse effects on the mother and offspring. Placenta-derived hormones and cytokines aggravate maternal insulin resistance (IR) during pregnancy, which in turn contribute to GDM. The hyperglycemia and IR in GDM result in aberrant placental structure and function adversely affecting fetal growth and well-being. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that structural and functional alterations in the placenta contribute to the pathogenesis of GDM and GDM-related complications. Increasing evidence suggests that multiple non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs, are dysregulated in placentas of patients with GDM and linked to abnormal placental structure, metabolism, and function. Manipulation of ncRNA expression led to some key pathophysiological features of GDM, such as trophoblast dysfunction, changes in intracellular glucose metabolism, and inflammation. Moreover, placenta-specific ncRNAs may be potential diagnostic biomarkers and even therapeutic targets for GDM. This review summarizes data published on the involvement of aberrantly expressed placental ncRNAs in GDM and provides information on their role in the pathogenesis of GDM and GDM-associated complications.
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- Runyu Du
- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Ling Li Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110004, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 18940251181Fax +86 24-25944460 Email
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Liao Y, Peng S, He L, Wang Y, Li Y, Ma D, Wang Y, Sun L, Zheng H, Yang W, Dai F, Zhao J. Methylmercury cytotoxicity and possible mechanisms in human trophoblastic HTR-8/SVneo cells. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 207:111520. [PMID: 33254395 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Methylmercury (MeHg) exposure during pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes, including miscarriage and intrauterine growth retardation. In this study, MeHg cytotoxicity and its mechanisms in HTR-8/SVneo cells were investigated. MeHg inhibited HTR-8/SVneo cell viability and severely disrupted the cellular submicrostructure, showing a time-dose effect relationship. After MeHg treatment, the reactive oxygen species levels, malondialdehyde content, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase activities in the HTR-8/SVneo cells increased significantly with increased MeHg concentration (P<0.05). Similarly, MeHg also induced HTR-8/SVneo cell apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. The proportion of cells in G1 phase decreased with increasing MeHg concentration, while that in the S and G2/M phases gradually increased. Moreover, cell migration and invasion capacities gradually decreased with increasing MeHg concentration, showing a significant difference between the MeHg-treated and control groups. Genes related to oxidative stress (HSPA6, HSPA1A, Nrf2, SOD1, HO-1, NQO1, OSGIN1, and gPX1), cell cycle (P21 and CDC25A), apoptosis (CYCS and AIFM2), and migration and invasion (CXCL8, CXCL3, CLU, IL24, COL3A1, MAPT, and ITGA7) were differentially expressed in the MeHg-treated group, indicating MeHg toxicity and mechanism of action. This study will provide insights into the prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related diseases caused by MeHg.
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- Ying Liao
- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610101 Sichuan, PR China.
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Murrieta-Coxca JM, Gutiérrez-Samudio RN, El-Shorafa HM, Groten T, Rodríguez-Martínez S, Cancino-Diaz ME, Cancino-Diaz JC, Favaro RR, Markert UR, Morales-Prieto DM. Role of IL-36 Cytokines in the Regulation of Angiogenesis Potential of Trophoblast Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 22:ijms22010285. [PMID: 33396613 PMCID: PMC7794747 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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IL-36 cytokines (the agonists IL-36α, IL-36β, IL-36γ, and the antagonist IL-36Ra) are expressed in the mouse uterus and associated with maternal immune response during pregnancy. Here, we characterize the expression of IL-36 members in human primary trophoblast cells (PTC) and trophoblastic cell lines (HTR-8/SVneo and JEG-3) and upon treatment with bacterial and viral components. Effects of recombinant IL-36 on the migration capacity of trophoblastic cells, their ability to interact with endothelial cells and the induction of angiogenic factors and miRNAs (angiomiRNAs) were examined. Constitutive protein expression of IL-36 (α, β, and γ) and their receptor (IL-36R) was found in all cell types. In PTC, transcripts for all IL-36 subtypes were found, whereas in trophoblastic cell lines only for IL36G and IL36RN. A synthetic analog of double-stranded RNA (poly I:C) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced the expression of IL-36 members in a cell-specific and time-dependent manner. In HTR-8/SVneo cells, IL-36 cytokines increased cell migration and their capacity to interact with endothelial cells. VEGFA and PGF mRNA and protein, as well as the angiomiRNAs miR-146a-3p and miR-141-5p were upregulated as IL-36 response in PTC and HTR-8/SVneo cells. In conclusion, IL-36 cytokines are modulated by microbial components and regulate trophoblast migration and interaction with endothelial cells. Therefore, a fundamental role of these cytokines in the placentation process and in response to infections may be expected.
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- José M. Murrieta-Coxca
- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07740 Jena, Germany; (J.M.M.-C.); (R.N.G.-S.); (H.M.E.-S.); (T.G.); (R.R.F.)
- Departamento de Inmunología y Microbiología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (S.R.-M.); (M.E.C.-D.); (J.C.C.-D.)
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07740 Jena, Germany; (J.M.M.-C.); (R.N.G.-S.); (H.M.E.-S.); (T.G.); (R.R.F.)
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07740 Jena, Germany; (J.M.M.-C.); (R.N.G.-S.); (H.M.E.-S.); (T.G.); (R.R.F.)
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07740 Jena, Germany; (J.M.M.-C.); (R.N.G.-S.); (H.M.E.-S.); (T.G.); (R.R.F.)
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- Departamento de Inmunología y Microbiología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (S.R.-M.); (M.E.C.-D.); (J.C.C.-D.)
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- Departamento de Inmunología y Microbiología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (S.R.-M.); (M.E.C.-D.); (J.C.C.-D.)
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- Departamento de Inmunología y Microbiología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (S.R.-M.); (M.E.C.-D.); (J.C.C.-D.)
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07740 Jena, Germany; (J.M.M.-C.); (R.N.G.-S.); (H.M.E.-S.); (T.G.); (R.R.F.)
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07740 Jena, Germany; (J.M.M.-C.); (R.N.G.-S.); (H.M.E.-S.); (T.G.); (R.R.F.)
- Correspondence: (U.R.M.); (D.M.M.-P.); Tel.: +49-3641-939-0850 (U.R.M.); +49-3641-939-0859 (D.M.M.-P.); Fax: +49-3641-939-0851 (D.M.M.-P.)
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07740 Jena, Germany; (J.M.M.-C.); (R.N.G.-S.); (H.M.E.-S.); (T.G.); (R.R.F.)
- Correspondence: (U.R.M.); (D.M.M.-P.); Tel.: +49-3641-939-0850 (U.R.M.); +49-3641-939-0859 (D.M.M.-P.); Fax: +49-3641-939-0851 (D.M.M.-P.)
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Zabel RR, Bär C, Ji J, Schultz R, Hammer M, Groten T, Schleussner E, Morales-Prieto DM, Markert UR, Favaro RR. Enrichment and characterization of extracellular vesicles from ex vivo one-sided human placenta perfusion. Am J Reprod Immunol 2020; 86:e13377. [PMID: 33175429 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by the placenta are packed with biological information and play a major role in fetomaternal communication. Here, we describe a comprehensive set-up for the enrichment and characterization of EVs from human placenta perfusion and their application in further assays. METHOD OF STUDY Human term placentas were used for 3 h ex vivo one-sided perfusions to simulate the intervillous circulation. Thereafter, populations of small (sEVs) and large EV (lEVs) were enriched from placental perfusate via serial ultracentrifugation. Following, EV populations were characterized regarding their size, protein concentration, RNA levels, expression of surface markers as well as their uptake and miRNA transfer to recipient cells. RESULTS The sEV and lEV fractions from an entire perfusate yielded, respectively, 294 ± 32 µg and 525 ± 96 µg of protein equivalents and 2.6 ± 0.5 µg and 3.6 ± 0.9 µg of RNA. The sEV fraction had a mean diameter of 117 ± 47 nm, and the lEV fraction presented 236 ± 54 nm. CD63 was strongly detected by dot blot in sEVs, whereas only traces of this marker were found in lEVs. Both EV fractions were positive for the trophoblast marker PLAP (placental alkaline phosphatase) and annexin A1. EV internalization in immune cells was visualized by confocal microscopy, and the transfer of placental miRNAs was detected by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). CONCLUSIONS Enriched EV populations showed characteristic features of sEVs and lEVs. EV uptake and transfer of miRNAs to recipient cells demonstrated their functional integrity. Therefore, we advocate the ex vivo one-sided placenta perfusion as a robust approach for the collection of placental EVs.
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- Rachel R Zabel
- Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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Zha W, Guan S, Liu N, Li Y, Tian Y, Chen Y, Wang Y, Wu F. Let-7a inhibits Bcl-xl and YAP1 expression to induce apoptosis of trophoblast cells in early-onset severe preeclampsia. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 745:139919. [PMID: 32721616 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Dysregulation of the MicroRNA (miR) Let-7 family has been implicated in preeclampsia (PE). Abnormal trophoblast cell proliferation and apoptosis associate with the pathogenesis of PE. The present study was designed to test the hypothesis whether let-7a could regulate the biological functions of trophoblasts and explore the mechanism how it works in the development of early-onset severe PE. The putative target genes Bcl-xl and YAP1 of let-7a were verified by luciferase assay. The roles of let-7a, Bcl-xl and YAP1 in regulating JEG-3 cell functions were examined by altering their expression with mimic, overexpression plasmids or siRNAs. The methylation status of let-7a-3 in PE was assessed by methylation-specific and bisulfite sequencing PCR assays. JEG-3 cells were treated with DNA methyltransferase inhibitor to analyze whether let-7a-3 demethylation functioned in PE. Tumor growth and cell apoptosis were measured from nude mice inoculated with JEG-3 cells overexpressing let-7a. The results revealed let-7a was highly expressed in early-onset severe PE and let-7a-3 presented a low methylation level. Functionally, let-7a upregulation could inhibit the viability and cell cycle progression but induce the apoptosis of JEG-3 cells. Bcl-xl and YAP1, target genes of let-7a, could rescue cell apoptosis induced by let-7a. The demethylation of let-7a-3 was also observed to elevate the expression of let-7a and enhance JEG-3 cell apoptosis. Let-7a inhibited tumorigenic ability of JEG-3 cells and enhanced cell apoptosis in vivo. Altogether, let-7a could enhance cell apoptosis in trophoblasts through downregulation of Bcl-xl and YAP1, which suggests that let-7a might be a key regulator in the progression of PE.
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- Wenhui Zha
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Center of Prenatal Diagnosis, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China.
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Weber M, Weise A, Vasheghani F, Göhner C, Fitzgerald JS, Liehr T, Markert UR. Cytogenomics of six human trophoblastic cell lines. Placenta 2020; 103:72-75. [PMID: 33096371 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2020.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Trophoblastic cell lines are established models used to examine human placenta physiology and disease. We performed concurrent cytogenetic analyses of six established and well-studied trophoblastic cell lines including JAR, BeWo, JEG-3, AC-1M59, HTR8/SVneo, and ACH-3P. All cell lines showed near triploid or tetraploid karyotypes with unique inter- and intra-clonal aberrations, which result possibly from long-term culture or defects in the placenta or its malignant choriocarcinoma origin. Variable aneuploidy in 'standard' cell lines is under-appreciated and may not reflect the in vivo situation. It has the potential to negatively impact our understanding of normal cell function and cause disagreement between studies.
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- Maja Weber
- Jena University Hospital, Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Institute of Human Genetics, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Institute of Human Genetics, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747, Jena, Germany; Clean Cells, Rue Marie Curie, parc d'activité Vendée Sud Loire 1, 85600 Boufféré, France
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- Jena University Hospital, Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747, Jena, Germany
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- Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, Institute of Human Genetics, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747, Jena, Germany.
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- Jena University Hospital, Placenta-Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Am Klinikum 1, D-07747, Jena, Germany
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Chen S, Pang D, Li Y, Zhou J, Liu Y, Yang S, Liang K, Yu B. Serum miRNA biomarker discovery for placenta accreta spectrum. Placenta 2020; 101:215-220. [PMID: 33017714 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2020.09.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorder is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity, and in vitro biomarkers are highly desired in clinic. This study enrolled three phases of 186 pregnant women, including controls, PAS patients, placenta previa (PP) patients, and pre-eclamptic (PE) patients. Initial miRNA array screened 42 out of 768 serum miRNAs in the screening phase, and then validated four miRNAs by quantitative RT-PCR in the training phase and validation phase. Their performance for PAS prenatal screening was analyzed by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, sensitivity, and specificity. Data validated that four miRNAs (miR-139-3p, miR-196a-5p, miR-518a-3p, and miR-671-3p) were down-regulated in PAS group comparing with controls in three phases of subjects. Except for miR-518a-3p, the expression levels of these miRNAs also were significantly different between the PAS and the group including PP and PE. In addition, these biomarkers demonstrated modest screening efficiency, as the AUC ranged from 0.59 to 0.74, sensitivity 0.54 to 0.80, and specificity 0.62 to 0.76. However, the AUC and specificity can improve greatly (AUC 0.91, specificity 0.92) using a 'diagnostic signature' that combined the four miRNAs and four clinical parameters into one panel. GO and KEGG signaling pathway analysis indicated their target genes were involved in angiogenesis, embryonic development, cell migration and adhesion, and tumor-related pathways. In conclusion, the four miRNAs discovered in this study not only can be used for future non-invasive prenatal PAS screening, but also provide a new experimental basis for future research on PAS etiology.
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- Shengzhu Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; BioResource Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; BioResource Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; BioResource Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; BioResource Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; BioResource Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; BioResource Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; BioResource Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Key Laboratory for Major Obstetric Diseases of Guangdong Province, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Kreuder AE, Bolaños-Rosales A, Palmer C, Thomas A, Geiger MA, Lam T, Amler AK, Markert UR, Lauster R, Kloke L. Inspired by the human placenta: a novel 3D bioprinted membrane system to create barrier models. Sci Rep 2020; 10:15606. [PMID: 32973223 PMCID: PMC7515925 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-72559-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Barrier organ models need a scaffold structure to create a two compartment culture. Technical filter membranes used most often as scaffolds may impact cell behaviour and present a barrier themselves, ultimately limiting transferability of test results. In this work we present an alternative for technical filter membrane systems: a 3D bioprinted biological membrane in 24 well format. The biological membrane, based on extracellular matrix (ECM), is highly permeable and presents a natural 3D environment for cell culture. Inspired by the human placenta we established a coculture of a trophoblast-derived cell line (BeWo b30), together with primary placental fibroblasts within the biological membrane (simulating villous stroma) and primary human placental endothelial cells-representing three cellular components of the human placental villus. All cell types maintained their cell type specific marker expression after two weeks of coculture on the biological membrane. In permeability assays the trophoblast layer developed a barrier on the biological membrane, which was even more pronounced when cocultured with fibroblasts. In this work we present a filter membrane free scaffold, we characterize its properties and assess its suitability for cell culture and barrier models. Further we show a novel placenta inspired model in a complex bioprinted coculture. In the absence of an artificial filter membrane, we demonstrate barrier architecture and functionality.
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- Anna-Elisabeth Kreuder
- Medical Biotechnology, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, 13355, Germany.
- Cellbricks GmbH, Berlin, 13355, Germany.
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- Medical Biotechnology, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, 13355, Germany
- Cellbricks GmbH, Berlin, 13355, Germany
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- Medical Biotechnology, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, 13355, Germany
- Cellbricks GmbH, Berlin, 13355, Germany
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- Medical Biotechnology, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, 13355, Germany
- Cellbricks GmbH, Berlin, 13355, Germany
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, University Hospital Jena, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Medical Biotechnology, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, 13355, Germany
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- Cellbricks GmbH, Berlin, 13355, Germany.
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miR-18a Contributes to Preeclampsia by Downregulating Smad2 (Full Length) and Reducing TGF-β Signaling. MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS 2020; 22:542-556. [PMID: 33230456 PMCID: PMC7566009 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2020.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The study investigated the regulation of Smad2 by miR-18a and its role in preeclampsia (PE). Bioinformatics analysis showed that both Smad2 and Smad3 were the predicted targets for miR-18a. Mass spectrum analysis showed that two mature Smad2 isoforms existed in human placenta: full length, Smad2(FL), and that lacking exon3, Smad2(Δexon3). The protein level of Smad2(FL), but not Smad2(Δexon3) or Smad3, was significantly increased in severe PE (sPE) placenta, which was inversely correlated with the level of miR-18a. Elevated Smad2(FL) phosphorylation level appeared in sPE placenta, and Smad2 was colocalized with miR-18a in various subtypes of trophoblasts in human placenta. Smad2(FL) was validated as the direct target of miR-18a in HTR8/SVneo cells. miR-18a enhanced trophoblast cell invasion, which was blocked by the overexpression of Smad2(FL). Furthermore, overexpression of miR-18a repressed Smad2 activation and the inhibition of trophoblast cell invasion by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). In conclusion, our results suggest that miR-18a inhibits the expression of Smad2(FL), but not Smad2(Δexon3) or Smad3, which can reduce TGF-β signaling, leading to the enhancement of trophoblast cell invasion. A lack of miR-18a, which results in the upregulation of Smad2(FL), contributes to the development of PE.
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Shibata S, Kobayashi EH, Kobayashi N, Oike A, Okae H, Arima T. Unique features and emerging in vitro models of human placental development. Reprod Med Biol 2020; 19:301-313. [PMID: 33071632 PMCID: PMC7542016 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background The placenta is an essential organ for the normal development of mammalian fetuses. Most of our knowledge on the molecular mechanisms of placental development has come from the analyses of mice, especially histopathological examination of knockout mice. Choriocarcinoma and immortalized cell lines have also been used for basic research on the human placenta. However, these cells are quite different from normal trophoblast cells. Methods In this review, we first provide an overview of mouse and human placental development with particular focus on the differences in the anatomy, transcription factor networks, and epigenetic characteristics between these species. Next, we discuss pregnancy complications associated with abnormal placentation. Finally, we introduce emerging in vitro models to study the human placenta, including human trophoblast stem (TS) cells, trophoblast and endometrium organoids, and artificial embryos. Main findings The placental structure and development differ greatly between humans and mice. The recent establishment of human TS cells and trophoblast and endometrial organoids enhances our understanding of the mechanisms underlying human placental development. Conclusion These in vitro models will greatly advance our understanding of human placental development and potentially contribute to the elucidation of the causes of infertility and other pregnancy complications.
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- Shun Shibata
- Department of Informative Genetics Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine Sendai Japan
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- Department of Informative Genetics Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine Sendai Japan
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- Department of Informative Genetics Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine Sendai Japan
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- Department of Informative Genetics Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine Sendai Japan
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- Department of Informative Genetics Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine Sendai Japan
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- Department of Informative Genetics Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine Sendai Japan
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Saha S, Ain R. MicroRNA regulation of murine trophoblast stem cell self-renewal and differentiation. Life Sci Alliance 2020; 3:3/11/e202000674. [PMID: 32907860 PMCID: PMC7494815 DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202000674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Post-transcriptional regulation of CDX2 and cell cycle genes by miR-290 and miR-322 clusters along with transactivation of miR-290 cluster and cyclin D1 by CDX2 equipoise trophoblast stem cell self-renewal and differentiation. Proper placentation is fundamental to successful pregnancy. Placenta arises from differentiation of trophoblast stem (TS) cells during development. Despite being recognized as the counterpart of ES cells in placental development, the role of regulatory miRNAs in TS cell differentiation remains inadequately explored. Here, we have identified complete repertoire of microRNAs present in mouse trophoblast cells in proliferative and differentiated state. We demonstrated that two miRNA clusters, -290 and -322, displayed reciprocal expression during trophoblast differentiation. Loss of miR-290 cluster members or gain in miR-322 cluster members led to differentiation of TS cells. The trophoblast stemness factor, CDX2, transactivated the miR-290 cluster and Cyclin D1. MiR-290 cluster members repressed cell cycle repressors, P21, P27, WEE1, RBL2, and E2F7, in TS cells. MiR-322 cluster members repressed the cell cycle activators, CYCLIN D1, CYCLIN E1, CDC25B, and CDX2, to induce differentiation. Taken together, our findings highlight the importance of posttranscriptional regulation by conserved miRNA clusters that form a regulatory network with CDX2, cell cycle activators, and repressors in equipoising TS cell self-renewal and differentiation.
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- Sarbani Saha
- Division of Cell Biology and Physiology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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- Division of Cell Biology and Physiology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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Eaves L, Phookphan P, Rager J, Bangma J, Santos HP, Smeester L, O'Shea TM, Fry R. A role for microRNAs in the epigenetic control of sexually dimorphic gene expression in the human placenta. Epigenomics 2020; 12:1543-1558. [PMID: 32901510 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2020-0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Aim: The contribution of miRNAs as epigenetic regulators of sexually dimorphic gene expression in the placenta is unknown. Materials & methods: 382 placentas from the extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGAN) cohort were evaluated for expression levels of 37,268 mRNAs and 2,102 miRNAs using genome-wide RNA-sequencing. Differential expression analysis was used to identify differences in the expression based on the sex of the fetus. Results: Sexually dimorphic expression was observed for 128 mRNAs and 59 miRNAs. A set of 25 miRNA master regulators was identified that likely contribute to the sexual dimorphic mRNA expression. Conclusion: These data highlight sex-dependent miRNA and mRNA patterning in the placenta and provide insight into a potential mechanism for observed sex differences in outcomes.
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- Lauren Eaves
- Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,Institute for Environmental Health Solutions, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,Curriculum in Toxicology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Institute for Environmental Health Solutions, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,Institute for Environmental Health Solutions, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,Institute for Environmental Health Solutions, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,Curriculum in Toxicology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Haig D, Mainieri A. The Evolution of Imprinted microRNAs and Their RNA Targets. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:genes11091038. [PMID: 32899179 PMCID: PMC7564603 DOI: 10.3390/genes11091038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Mammalian genomes contain many imprinted microRNAs. When an imprinted miRNA targets an unimprinted mRNA their interaction may have different fitness consequences for the loci encoding the miRNA and mRNA. In one possible outcome, the mRNA sequence evolves to evade regulation by the miRNA by a simple change of target sequence. Such a response is unavailable if the targeted sequence is strongly constrained by other functions. In these cases, the mRNA evolves to accommodate regulation by the imprinted miRNA. These evolutionary dynamics are illustrated using the examples of the imprinted C19MC cluster of miRNAs in primates and C2MC cluster in mice that are paternally expressed in placentas. The 3′ UTR of PTEN, a gene with growth-related and metabolic functions, appears to be an important target of miRNAs from both clusters.
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Autophagy regulates trophoblast invasion by targeting NF-κB activity. Sci Rep 2020; 10:14033. [PMID: 32820194 PMCID: PMC7441061 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70959-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Preeclampsia is one of the most serious complications of pregnancy, affecting 5-10% of parturients worldwide. Recent studies have suggested that autophagy is involved in trophoblast invasion and may be associated with defective placentation underlying preeclampsia. We thus aimed to understand the mechanistic link between autophagy and trophoblast invasion. Using the two most commonly used trophoblast cell lines, JEG-3 and HTR-8/SVneo, we inhibited autophagy by ATG5 and beclin-1 shRNA. Conversion of LC3-II was evaluated in ATG5 and beclin-1 knock-down cells in the presence of the lysosomal protease inhibitors E-64d and pepstatin A, to detect the efficiency of autophagy inhibition. Upon autophagy inhibition, we measured cell invasion, activity of NF-κB and related signaling pathways, MMP-2, MMP-9, sFlt-1, and TNF-α levels. Autophagy inhibition increased the invasiveness of these trophoblastic cell lines and increased Akt and NF-κB activity as well as p65 expression. Of note, an NF-κB inhibitor significantly attenuated the trophoblast invasion induced by autophagy inhibition. Autophagy inhibition was also associated with increased MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels and decreased the production of sFlt-1 and TNF-α. Collectively, our results indicate that autophagy regulates trophoblast invasiveness in which the NF-κB pathway and MMP-2, MMP-9, sFlt-1 and TNF-α levels are affected.
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Addo KA, Palakodety N, Hartwell HJ, Tingare A, Fry RC. Placental microRNAs: Responders to environmental chemicals and mediators of pathophysiology of the human placenta. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:1046-1056. [PMID: 32913718 PMCID: PMC7472806 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are epigenetic modifiers that play an important role in the regulation of the expression of genes across the genome. miRNAs are expressed in the placenta as well as other organs, and are involved in several biological processes including the regulation of trophoblast differentiation, migration, invasion, proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis and cellular metabolism. Related to their role in disease process, miRNAs have been shown to be differentially expressed between normal placentas and placentas obtained from women with pregnancy/health complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, and obesity. This dysregulation indicates that miRNAs in the placenta likely play important roles in the pathogenesis of diseases during pregnancy. Furthermore, miRNAs in the placenta are susceptible to altered expression in relation to exposure to environmental toxicants. With relevance to the placenta, the dysregulation of miRNAs in both placenta and blood has been associated with maternal exposures to several toxicants. In this review, we provide a summary of miRNAs that have been assessed in the context of human pregnancy-related diseases and in relation to exposure to environmental toxicants in the placenta. Where data are available, miRNAs are discussed in their context as biomarkers of exposure and/or disease, with comparisons made across-tissue types, and conservation across studies detailed.
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- Kezia A. Addo
- Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gilling School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gilling School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gilling School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gilling School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Curriculum in Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gilling School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Institute for Environmental Health Solutions, Gilling School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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EGF-mediated reduced miR-92a-1-5p controls HTR-8/SVneo cell invasion through activation of MAPK8 and FAS which in turn increase MMP-2/-9 expression. Sci Rep 2020; 10:12274. [PMID: 32703964 PMCID: PMC7378053 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-68966-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The members of human miR-17-92 cluster are implicated in several cancers and are known to increase cancer cells invasiveness. The present study reports reduced expression of miR-92a-1-5p in EGF treated HTR-8/SVneo trophoblastic cells by NGS and qRT-PCR. Overexpression of miR-92a-1-5p led to significantly reduced EGF-mediated HTR-8/SVneo cells invasion. MAPK8 and FAS were predicted to be miR-92a-1-5p targets, and confirmed to be reduced by qRT-PCR and Western blotting in trophoblast cells overexpressing miR-92a-1-5p. The binding of miR-92a-1-5p to MAPK8 and FAS 3'-UTR was confirmed by Luciferase reporter assay and Rescue assay. EGF increases MMP-2 & MMP-9 expression and reduces TIMP1 expression in HTR-8/SVneo cells. Inhibition of MAPK8 (by SP600125) reduced EGF-mediated MMP-9/TIMP1 ratio and invasion. Similarly, silencing of FAS by siRNA reduced EGF-mediated MMP-2/TIMP1 ratio and invasion. Treatment of HTR-8/SVneo cells with STAT1/3 inhibitors or siRNAs led to loss of EGF-mediated reduction in miR-92a-1-5p levels. Inserting the predicted binding sites of STAT3 present in promoter region of miR-92a-1-5p upstream of Luciferase promoter reduced its expression in presence of STAT3 expression vector. Thus, EGF leads to reduced miR-92a-1-5p expression which may be regulated by STAT1/STAT3 and controls HTR-8/SVneo cells invasion by targeting MAPK8 and FAS, which in turn increases MMP-2/MMP-9 expression.
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Placental miRNAs in feto-maternal communication mediated by extracellular vesicles. Placenta 2020; 102:27-33. [PMID: 33218575 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2020.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A complex network composed of at least 1900 microRNA (miRNA) species orchestrates the development and function of the human placenta. These molecules regulate genes and pathways operating major functional processes in trophoblast cells such as proliferation, invasion, differentiation, and metabolism. Nevertheless, the cellular localization and role of most placental miRNAs remain to be determined. The existence of eutherian- (C14MC) and primate-specific miRNA clusters (C19MC), together with human placenta-specific miRNAs, indicate the relevance of these molecules in evolution and diversification of the placenta, including the acquisition of its unique features in humans. They may be related also to diseases that are exclusively present in primates, such as preeclampsia. Changes in the miRNA expression profile have been reported in several placental pathologies. Which miRNAs are involved in the pathomechanism of these diseases or act to maintain placental homeostasis is uncertain. Placenta-derived miRNAs are packed into extracellular vesicles (EVs) and distributed through the maternal circulation to distant organs, where they contribute to adaptations required during pregnancy. Similarly, the placenta also receives molecular information from other tissues to adapt fetoplacental metabolic demands to the maternal energetic supply. These processes can be impaired in pathologic conditions. Therefore, the collection of circulating placental miRNAs constitutes potentially a minimally-invasive approach to assess the fetoplacental status and to diagnose pregnancy diseases. Future therapies may include manipulation of miRNA levels for prevention and treatment of placental complications to protect maternal health and fetal development.
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Suo M, Sun Y, Yang H, Ji J, He Y, Dong L, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Hao M. miR-183-5p suppressed the invasion and migration of HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cells partly via targeting MMP-9 in preeclampsia. Biosci Rep 2020; 40:BSR20192575. [PMID: 32342983 PMCID: PMC7273907 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20192575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia (PE), a common obstetrical disorder, is characterized by impaired migration and invasion abilities of trophoblastic cells. MicroRNA-183-5p (miR-183) was reported to regulate cell migration and invasion in various types of human cancers; however, its role in the pathogenesis of PE remains elusive. Herein, we investigated the role of miR-183 in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblast cells invasion and migration and explored the underlying mechanism. Our results showed that miR-183 was significantly up-regulated in placental tissues from pregnant women compared with that in normal pregnant women. Overexpression of miR-183 inhibited proliferation, migration and invasion, as well as induced apoptosis in HTR-8/SVneo cells. Otherwise, down-regulation of miR-183 achieved the opposite effects. Bioinformatics prediction and luciferase reporter assay confirmed that matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is a target of miR-183. In addition, MMP-9 expression was significantly down-regulated, and inversely correlated with the miR-183 level in placental tissues from pregnant women with severe PE. Down-regulation of MMP-9 suppressed the trophoblast cell invasion and migration, whereas overexpression of MMP-9 promoted cell invasion and migration in HTR-8/SVneo cells. More importantly, up-regulation of MMP-9 reversed the inhibitory effects of miR-183 on cell invasion and migration in trophoblast cells. Collectively, our findings suggested that miR-183 may play critical roles in the pathogenesis of PE and serve as a potential biomarker for severe PE.
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- Mingli Suo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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CPPED1-targeting microRNA-371a-5p expression in human placenta associates with spontaneous delivery. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234403. [PMID: 32520951 PMCID: PMC7286509 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of gene expression, and their expression is associated with many physiological conditions. Here, we investigated potential associations between expression levels of miRNAs in human placenta and the onset of spontaneous term birth. Using RNA sequencing, we identified 54 miRNAs differentially expressed during spontaneous term labor compared to elective term births. Expression levels of 23 miRNAs were upregulated, whereas 31 were downregulated at least 1.5-fold. The upregulated miRNA miR-371a-5p putatively targets CPPED1, expression of which decreases during spontaneous birth. We used a luciferase reporter–based assay to test whether a miR-371a-5p mimic affected translation when it bound to the 3′ untranslated region of CPPED1. In this setting, the miR-371a-5p mimic resulted in lower luciferase activity, which suggests that miR-371a-5p regulates levels of CPPED1. In conclusion, inversely correlated levels of miR-371a-5p and CPPED1 suggest a role for both in spontaneous delivery.
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Zedníková I, Chylíková B, Šeda O, Korabečná M, Pazourková E, Břešťák M, Krkavcová M, Calda P, Hořínek A. Genome-wide miRNA profiling in plasma of pregnant women with down syndrome fetuses. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:4531-4540. [PMID: 32472298 PMCID: PMC7295716 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05545-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Down syndrome (DS) is one of the most common causes of intellectual disability and new approaches allowing its rapid and effective prenatal detection are being explored. In this study, we investigated the diagnostic potential of plasma microRNAs (miRNAs). This study builds upon our previous study in DS placentas, where seven miRNAs were found to be significantly up-regulated. A total of 70 first-trimester plasma samples from pregnant women were included in the present study (35 samples with DS fetuses; 35 with euploid fetuses). Genome-wide miRNA profiling was performed in the pilot study using Affymetrix GeneChip™ miRNA 4.1 Array Strips (18 samples). Selected miRNAs were then analysed in the validation study using quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR; 52 samples). Based on the current pilot study results (12 miRNAs), our previous research on chorionic villi samples (7 miRNAs) and the literature (4 miRNAs), a group of 23 miRNAs was selected for the validation study. Although the results of the pilot study were promising, the validation study using the more sensitive RT-qPCR technique and a larger group of samples revealed no significant differences in miRNA profiles between the compared groups. Our results suggest that testing of the first-trimester plasma miRNAs is probably not suitable for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Different results could be theoretically achieved at later gestational ages; however, such a result probably would have limited use in clinical practice.
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- Iveta Zedníková
- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
- Screening Center ProfiG2, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biology and Medical Genetics of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
- 3rd Department of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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Li Z, Kurosawa O, Iwata H. A Novel Human Placental Barrier Model Based on Trophoblast Stem Cells Derived from Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2020; 26:780-791. [PMID: 32323636 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2019.0342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The placenta acts as an interface between the fetus and the expecting mother. Various drugs and environmental pollutants can pass through the human placental barrier and may harm the developing fetus. Currently available in vitro placental barrier models are often inadequate, because they are lacking the functional trophoblast cells. Therefore, we developed and characterized a new human placental model using trophoblast stem cells (TSCs) derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells. Umbilical vein endothelial cells, fibroblast, and TSCs were cocultured using micromesh cell culture technique. These cells formed a tight three-layered structure. This coculture model induced progressive fusion of TSCs and formed a syncytialized epithelium that resembles the in vivo syncytiotrophoblast. Our model allowed the cultured trophoblasts to form microvilli and to reconstitute expression and physiological localization of membrane transport proteins, such as transporter for ATP-binding cassette subfamily B member 1, ATP-binding cassette subfamily C member 3, and glucose transporter-1. Drug permeability assays were performed using five compounds. The results from the permeability assays were comparable to the ones obtained with ex vivo placental models. In conclusion, we developed a novel coculture model mimicking human placenta that provides a useful tool for the studies on transfer of substances between the mother and fetus. Impact statement Compared with the currently available in vitro placental barrier models, a novel three-dimensional coculture placental barrier model presented in this study morphologically and functionally modeled the true placental barrier. The use of human trophoblast stem cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells substantially improved the current model. The use of micromesh sheet as a bioscaffold facilitated the formation of a good multilayer structure, which is closer to the physical appearance of the placenta observed in human.
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- Zhuosi Li
- The "Compass to Healthy Life" Research Complex Program, RIKEN Institute, Kobe, Japan
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- The "Compass to Healthy Life" Research Complex Program, RIKEN Institute, Kobe, Japan
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- The "Compass to Healthy Life" Research Complex Program, RIKEN Institute, Kobe, Japan.,Research Promotion Institution for COI Site, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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MiR-519d-3p in Trophoblastic Cells: Effects, Targets and Transfer to Allogeneic Immune Cells via Extracellular Vesicles. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21103458. [PMID: 32422900 PMCID: PMC7278925 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21103458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Members of the placenta-specific miRNA cluster C19MC, including miR-519d, are secreted by fetal trophoblast cells within extracellular vesicles (EVs). Trophoblast-derived EVs can be internalized by the autologous trophoblast and surrounding maternal immune cells, resulting in coordination of cellular responses. The study of functions and targets of placental miRNAs in the donor and recipient cells may contribute to the understanding of the immune tolerance essential in pregnancy. Here, we report that miR-519d-3p levels correlate positively with cell proliferation and negatively with migration in trophoblastic cell lines. Inhibition of miR-519d-3p in JEG-3 cells increases caspase-3 activation and apoptosis. PDCD4 and PTEN are targeted by miR-519d-3p in a cell type-specific manner. Transfection of trophoblastic cell lines with miR-519d mimic results in secretion of EVs containing elevated levels of this miRNA (EVmiR-519d). Autologous cells enhance their proliferation and decrease their migration ability when treated with EVmiR-519d. NK92 cells incorporate EV-delivered miR-519d-3p at higher levels than Jurkat T cells. EVmiR-519d increases the proliferation of Jurkat T cells but decreases that of NK92 cells. Altogether, miR-519d-3p regulates pivotal trophoblast cell functions, can be transferred horizontally via EVs to maternal immune cells and exerts functions therein. Vesicular miRNA transfer from fetal trophoblasts to maternal immune cells may contribute to the immune tolerance in pregnancy.
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Jelena M, Sopić M, Joksić I, Zmrzljak UP, Karadžov-Orlić N, Košir R, Egić A, Miković Ž, Ninić A, Spasojević-Kalimanovska V. Placenta-specific plasma miR518b is a potential biomarker for preeclampsia. Clin Biochem 2020; 79:28-33. [PMID: 32092293 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2020.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION MicroRNAs have a significant role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Circulating microRNAs could represent a potential biomarker for preeclampsia. The aim of this study was to evaluate plasma miR210-3p and miR518b in preeclampsia and healthy pregnancy for the first time by digital droplet PCR (ddPCR). METHODS Thirty-six pregnant women (seventeen healthy pregnancies, nineteen preeclampsia patients) were involved from the Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics "Narodni front" in Belgrade, Serbia. Plasma miR210-3p, miR518b and cel-miR-39 as a spike-in control were measured by ddPCR. RESULTS MiR518b was significantly elevated in preeclampsia compared to a healthy pregnancy (P = 0.034; 0.302(0.217-0.421) vs. 0.171(0.110-0.266)). MiR210-3p showed no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.951). The adjustment of miR518b was made for a gestational age and smoking status and the difference between the preeclampsia and healthy pregnancy group was more significant (P = 0.026; 0.300(0.216-0.419) vs. 0.172(0.121-0.245)). Plasma miR-518b was significantly higher in the group of preeclampsia patients with proteinuria above the 75th percentile for the group (P = 0.033), in women who smoked (P = 0.039), and was positively related to uric acid in preeclampsia (P = 0.018, r = 0.536). Plasma miR518b was able to significantly discriminate between preeclampsia and healthy pregnancy, yielding AUC of 0.712 (95%CI:0.539-0.891), P = 0.028. CONCLUSIONS In this study plasma microRNA were measured for the first time in preeclampsia and healthy pregnancies with ddPCR. Placenta-specific miR-518b could serve as a potential biomarker for discriminating preeclampsia and healthy pregnancy, which should be confirmed on a larger study population. This study has failed to confirm the same potential for miR210-3p.
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- Munjas Jelena
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Street Vojvode Stepe 450, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Street Vojvode Stepe 450, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Genetic Laboratory Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic "Narodni Front", Street Kraljice Natalije 62, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- High-Risk Pregnancy Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic "Narodni Front", Street Kraljice Natalije 62, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Street Dr Subotica 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- BIA Separations CRO, Labena Ltd., Street Verovškova 64, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- High-Risk Pregnancy Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic "Narodni Front", Street Kraljice Natalije 62, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Street Dr Subotica 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- High-Risk Pregnancy Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic "Narodni Front", Street Kraljice Natalije 62, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Street Dr Subotica 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Street Vojvode Stepe 450, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Street Vojvode Stepe 450, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Salilew-Wondim D, Gebremedhn S, Hoelker M, Tholen E, Hailay T, Tesfaye D. The Role of MicroRNAs in Mammalian Fertility: From Gametogenesis to Embryo Implantation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21020585. [PMID: 31963271 PMCID: PMC7014195 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21020585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The genetic codes inscribed during two key developmental processes, namely gametogenesis and embryogenesis, are believed to determine subsequent development and survival of adult life. Once the embryo is formed, its further development mainly depends on its intrinsic characteristics, maternal environment (the endometrial receptivity), and the embryo–maternal interactions established during each phase of development. These developmental processes are under strict genetic regulation that could be manifested temporally and spatially depending on the physiological and developmental status of the cell. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), one of the small non-coding classes of RNAs, approximately 19–22 nucleotides in length, are one of the candidates for post-transcriptional developmental regulators. These tiny non-coding RNAs are expressed in ovarian tissue, granulosa cells, testis, oocytes, follicular fluid, and embryos and are implicated in diverse biological processes such as cell-to-cell communication. Moreover, accumulated evidences have also highlighted that miRNAs can be released into the extracellular environment through different mechanisms facilitating intercellular communication. Therefore, understanding miRNAs mediated regulatory mechanisms during gametogenesis and embryogenesis provides further insights about the molecular mechanisms underlying oocyte/sperm formation, early embryo development, and implantation. Thus, this review highlights the role of miRNAs in mammalian gametogenesis and embryogenesis and summarizes recent findings about miRNA-mediated post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms occurring during early mammalian development.
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- Dessie Salilew-Wondim
- Institute of Animal Sciences, Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Endenicher Allee 15, 53115 Bonn, Germany; (D.S.-W.); (M.H.); (E.T.); (T.H.)
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- Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1351 Rampart Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA;
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Endenicher Allee 15, 53115 Bonn, Germany; (D.S.-W.); (M.H.); (E.T.); (T.H.)
- Teaching and Research Station Frankenforst, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bonn, 53639 Königswinter, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Endenicher Allee 15, 53115 Bonn, Germany; (D.S.-W.); (M.H.); (E.T.); (T.H.)
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Endenicher Allee 15, 53115 Bonn, Germany; (D.S.-W.); (M.H.); (E.T.); (T.H.)
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- Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1351 Rampart Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-530-564-2806
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Boroumand F, Saadat I, Saadat M. Non-randomness distribution of micro-RNAs on human chromosomes. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMAN GENETICS 2019. [DOI: 10.1186/s43042-019-0041-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background
Micro-RNA (miRNA) is one of the non-coding RNAs that exist in human genome. miRNAs play an important role in the expression of target genes. Several studies have indicated that organization of human genome is not random. In order to investigate the distribution of miRNAs on human chromosomes, the present study was carried out.
Results
Using the data from miRBase database, we found 1913 loci coding for miRNAs (MIRs). Human chromosome bands 1p36, 1q22, 1q24, 2q13, 2q35, 3p21, 6p21, 7q22, 8p23, 8q24, 9q22, 9q34, 11q12-q13, 12q13, 14q32, 16p13, 16q24, 17p13, 17q11, 17q21, 17q25, 19p13, 19q13, 20q13, 21p11, 22q13, and Xq26-q28 were significantly bearing higher number of MIRs. The 14q32 and 19q13 with 4.11 and 3.59 MIRs per mega-base pair, respectively, were the most MIR-richest human chromosomal bands. The number of MIRs on chromosomal bands significantly decreased as a function of distance from telomere (r = − 0.949, df = 5, P = 0.001).
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Our current data suggest that MIRs are not randomly distributed on human genomes.
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Gillet V, Ouellet A, Stepanov Y, Rodosthenous RS, Croft EK, Brennan K, Abdelouahab N, Baccarelli A, Takser L. miRNA Profiles in Extracellular Vesicles From Serum Early in Pregnancies Complicated by Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2019; 104:5157-5169. [PMID: 31058973 PMCID: PMC6760296 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2018-02693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CONTEXT Underlying mechanisms leading to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are still under investigation, and it is unclear whether the placenta plays a role in triggering glucose intolerance or if its functions are modified in response to the hyperglycemia. Circulating miRNAs are involved in placental development and function and are encapsulated in extracellular vesicles (EVs). OBJECTIVE To compare differential expression of miRNAs in circulating EVs in pregnancies complicated by GDM vs controls. METHODS This was a case-control study nested in a prospective pregnancy cohort including 23 women with GDM and 46 matched controls. The presence of serum EVs in early pregnancy was validated by transmission electron microscopy. Placental dimensions were assessed at 11 to 13 weeks of gestation. Differential expression of 17 miRNAs encapsulated in EVs (miR‒122-5p, miR‒132-3p, miR-1323, miR‒182-3p, miR‒210-3p, miR‒29a-3p, miR‒29b-3p, miR‒342-3p, miR‒517-5p, miR‒517a-3p, miR‒518b, miR-520h, miR‒525-5p, miR‒136-5p, miR‒342-3p, miR‒376c-5p, and miR‒494-3p) was assessed using quantitative reverse transcription PCR. RESULTS EVs were present in the early phase of placentation (6 to 15 weeks of gestation) in both cases and controls. No differences were observed for placental dimensions and estimated placental volume between GDM and control groups. Ten miRNAs (miR‒122-5p; miR‒132-3p; miR‒1323; miR‒136-5p; miR‒182-3p; miR‒210-3p; miR‒29a-3p; miR‒29b-3p; miR‒342-3p, and miR-520h) showed significantly higher levels in GDM cases than in controls (P ≤ 0.05). Bioinformatics analysis showed that these miRNAs are involved in trophoblast proliferation/differentiation as well as in insulin secretion/regulation and glucose transport in pregnant women. CONCLUSION The miRNA content of blood EVs may be a promising avenue for studying the early effect of impaired glucose metabolism on placental development.
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- Virginie Gillet
- Département de Pédiatrie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Correspondence and Reprint Requests: Virginie Gillet, MSc, or Larissa Takser, MD, PhD, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé 3001, 12ème Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5N4, Canada. E-mail: or
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- Département d’Obstétrique et de Gynécologie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Département d’Obstétrique et de Gynécologie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Département de Pédiatrie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Département d’Obstétrique et de Gynécologie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Département de Pédiatrie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Département de Psychiatrie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Correspondence and Reprint Requests: Virginie Gillet, MSc, or Larissa Takser, MD, PhD, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé 3001, 12ème Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke, Québec J1H 5N4, Canada. E-mail: or
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Hu XQ, Zhang L. MicroRNAs in Uteroplacental Vascular Dysfunction. Cells 2019; 8:E1344. [PMID: 31671866 PMCID: PMC6912833 DOI: 10.3390/cells8111344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Revised: 10/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pregnancy complications of preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are major causes of maternal and perinatal/neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although their etiologies remain elusive, it is generally accepted that they are secondary to placental insufficiency conferred by both failure in spiral artery remodeling and uteroplacental vascular malfunction. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small no-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Increasing evidence suggests that miRNAs participate in virtually all biological processes and are involved in numerous human diseases. Differentially expressed miRNAs in the placenta are typical features of both preeclampsia and IUGR. Dysregulated miRNAs target genes of various signaling pathways in uteroplacental tissues, contributing to the development of both complications. In this review, we provide an overview of how aberrant miRNA expression in preeclampsia and IUGR impacts the expression of genes involved in trophoblast invasion and uteroplacental vascular adaptation.
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- Xiang-Qun Hu
- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Division of Pharmacology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California 92350, USA.
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Division of Pharmacology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California 92350, USA.
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Morales-Prieto DM, Barth E, Murrieta-Coxca JM, Favaro RR, Gutiérrez-Samudio RN, Chaiwangyen W, Ospina-Prieto S, Gruhn B, Schleußner E, Marz M, Markert UR. Identification of miRNAs and associated pathways regulated by Leukemia Inhibitory Factor in trophoblastic cell lines. Placenta 2019; 88:20-27. [PMID: 31586768 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF) regulates behavior of trophoblast cells and their interaction with immune and endothelial cells. In vitro, trophoblast cell response to LIF may vary depending on the cell model. Reported differences in the miRNA profile of trophoblastic cells may be responsible for these observations. Therefore, miRNA expression was investigated in four trophoblastic cell lines under LIF stimulation followed by in silico analysis of altered miRNAs and their associated pathways. METHODS Low density TaqMan miRNA assays were used to quantify levels of 762 mature miRNAs under LIF stimulation in three choriocarcinoma-derived (JEG-3, ACH-3P and AC1-M59) and a trophoblast immortalized (HTR-8/SVneo) cell lines. Expression of selected miRNAs was confirmed in primary trophoblast cells and cell lines by qPCR. Targets and associated pathways of the differentially expressed miRNAs were inferred from the miRTarBase followed by a KEGG Pathway Enrichment Analysis. HTR-8/SVneo and JEG-3 cells were transfected with miR-21-mimics and expression of miR-21 targets was assessed by qPCR. RESULTS A similar number of miRNAs changed in each tested cell line upon LIF stimulation, however, low coincidence of individual miRNA species was observed and occurred more often among choriocarcinoma-derived cells (complete data set at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/ under GEO accession number GSE130489). Altered miRNAs were categorized into pathways involved in human diseases, cellular processes and signal transduction. Six cascades were identified as significantly enriched, including JAK/STAT and TGFB-SMAD. Upregulation of miR-21-3p was validated in all cell lines and primary cells and STAT3 was confirmed as its target. DISCUSSION Dissimilar miRNA responses may be involved in differences of LIF effects on trophoblastic cell lines.
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- Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, RNA Bioinformatics and High Throughput Analysis, Germany; Leibniz Institute for Age Research, Fritz Lipman Institute (FLI), Beutenbergstrasse 11, 07745, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Labor, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany; Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Placenta-Labor, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Labor, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Children's Hospital, Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Kochstraße 2, 07745, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Labor, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, RNA Bioinformatics and High Throughput Analysis, Germany; Leibniz Institute for Age Research, Fritz Lipman Institute (FLI), Beutenbergstrasse 11, 07745, Jena, Germany; European Virus Bioinformatics Center, Leutragraben 1, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta-Labor, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
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Mackie FL, Baker BC, Beggs AD, Stodolna A, Morris RK, Kilby MD. MicroRNA changes in maternal serum from pregnancies complicated by twin-twin transfusion syndrome: A discovery study. Prenat Diagn 2019; 39:616-634. [PMID: 31077410 PMCID: PMC6771789 DOI: 10.1002/pd.5475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are used as biomarkers in cardiovascular disease and cancer. miRNAs are involved in placental development but have not previously been investigated in twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Our aim is to explore the miRNA profile of TTTS pregnancies. METHOD Initial miRNA profiling was performed using a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) panel on maternal serum samples taken from five women prior to fetoscopic laser ablation for TTTS and compared with serum samples from five women with uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies. Validation RT-PCR was performed in an additional cohort of eight TTTS pregnancies and eight uncomplicated pregnancies. RESULTS Median gestational age at sampling in the TTTS and control groups was 20+0 weeks (interquartile range [IQR], 19+4 -20+0 ) and 20+2 weeks (IQR, 20+0 -20+2 ), respectively. All samples passed quality control. One control sample was excluded as a biological outlier. Thirty-one of 752 miRNAs were significantly different: 17 were upregulated and 14 downregulated in the TTTS group, although they did not remain significant following Benjamini-Hochberg correction for multiple testing. The six miRNAs chosen for validation demonstrated no significant difference. CONCLUSION This is the first study to investigate miRNA changes in TTTS pregnancies. We did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in miRNAs in TTTS pregnancies, but further investigation is required.
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- Fiona L. Mackie
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Institute of Metabolism and Systems ResearchUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- Maternal and Fetal Health Research CentreUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- Institute of Cancer and Genomic ScienceUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- Institute of Cancer and Genomic ScienceUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- Fetal Medicine Centre, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Institute of Metabolism and Systems ResearchUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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- Fetal Medicine Centre, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Institute of Metabolism and Systems ResearchUniversity of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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Pathogenetic factors involved in recurrent pregnancy loss from multiple aspects. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2019; 62:212-223. [PMID: 31338338 PMCID: PMC6629979 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.2019.62.4.212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a common complication in obstetrics, affecting about 5% of women of childbearing age. An increase in the number of abortions results in escalation in the risk of miscarriage. Although concentrated research has identified numerous causes for RPL, about 50% of them remain unexplained. Pregnancy is a complex process, comprising fertilization, implantation, organ and tissue differentiation, and fetal growth, which is effectively controlled by a number of both maternal and fetal factors. An example is the immune response, in which T cells and natural killer cells participate, and inflammation mediated by tumor necrosis factor or colony-stimulating factor, which hinders embryo implantation. Furthermore, vitamin D affects glucose metabolism and inhibits embryonic development, whereas microRNA has a negative effect on the gene expression of embryo implantation and development. This review examines the causes of RPL from multiple perspectives, and focuses on the numerous factors that may result in RPL.
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Lang X, Zhao W, Huang D, Liu W, Shen H, Xu L, Xu S, Huang Y, Cheng W. The role of NUDT21 in microRNA-binging sites of EZH2 gene increases the of risk preeclampsia. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:3202-3213. [PMID: 30883033 PMCID: PMC6484293 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Preeclampsia (PE) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity among pregnant mothers and their fetuses worldwide. Recent studies have shown that several microRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial role in pathogenesis of PE patients; however, the mechanisms responsible for differences in miRNA function in PE largely remain to be determined. MATERIALS AND METHODS We studied that NUDT21 expression was markedly increased, whereas EZH2 was decreased in placental samples from patients with PE. We identified NUDT21 as an interaction partner of enhancer of zeste homologue 2 (EZH2). NUDT21 co-localized with EZH2 in the human trophoblast cell line, HTR-8/SVneo and NUDT21 was shown to bind to EZH2 in RNA immunoprecipitation assays. NUDT21 has previously been reported to be involved in alternative polyadenylation; thus, the interaction between NUDT21 and EZH2 may play an important role in the crosstalk between alternative polyadenylation (APA) and miRNA-mediated gene silencing in PE. RESULTS In the human trophoblast cell line HTR-8/SVneo, loss-of-function assays indicated that knockdown of NUDT21 suppressed cell proliferation, migration and tube formation. Furthermore, functional studies showed that NUDT21 elongated the 3'-UTR of mRNAs thereby exposing more miRNA binding sites (including miR138 and miR363), which enhanced the efficiency of miRNA-mediated gene silencing and promoted EZH2 binding. CONCLUSIONS This is the first report about the relationship of NUDT21 and EZH2. The data indicate that the aberrant expression of NUDT21 contributes to PE by targeting 3'-UTR of EZH2 mRNA. These findings may provide novel targets for future investigations into therapeutic strategies for PE.
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- Xiao Lang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of MedicineInternational Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyJiangwan Hospital of Shanghai Hongkou DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of MedicineInternational Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of MedicineInternational Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of MedicineInternational Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of MedicineInternational Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyJiangwan Hospital of Shanghai Hongkou DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyJiangwan Hospital of Shanghai Hongkou DistrictShanghaiChina
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of MedicineInternational Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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Hypoxia-induced microRNA-141 regulates trophoblast apoptosis, invasion, and vascularization by blocking CXCL12β/CXCR2/4 signal transduction. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 116:108836. [PMID: 31004838 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.108836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An impaired trophoblast invasion ability contributes to the development of pre-eclampsia (PE), and can be induced by the altered expression of various microRNAs (miRs). MiR-141 and CXCL12β (C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12) signaling regulate trophoblast invasion and vascularization capabilities during PE pathogenesis; however, their interactions and underlying mechanisms of action remain unclear. We investigated how miR-141 modulates trophoblast invasion, with a focus on its interaction with CXCL12β signaling. METHODS A PE model was established by using HTR-8/SVneo cells, which were first cultured with 2% O2 for 48 h, and then with 5% O2. The expression of miR-141 in human villous trophoblast HTR-8/SVneo cells was modulated with mimics or an inhibitor, and analyzed by quantitative RT-PCR. CXCL12β levels were determined by ELISA. Cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry, and the invasion and vascularization capabilities of trophoblasts were evaluated by Transwell and tube formation assays, respectively. Binding of miR-141 with CXCL12β mRNA was verified by the dual luciferase assay. Protein levels were estimated by western blotting. RESULTS MiR-141 expression was significantly induced by hypoxia in HTR-8/SVneo cells. MiR-141 was found to promote apoptosis and inhibit the invasion and vascularization abilities of HTR-8/SVneo cells under conditions of hypoxia. MiR-141 could directly bind with the 3'UTR region of CXCL12β mRNA and inhibit its translation. In addition, we proved that miR-141 could inhibit the invasion and vascularization abilities, and promote the apoptosis of HTR-8/SVneo cells by targeting CXCL12β under hypoxic conditions. Furthermore, we demonstrated that arachidonic acid could reverse the invasion and apoptosis abilities of HTR-8/SVneo cells mediated by CXCL12β during hypoxia. In terms of mechanism, MiR-141 could downregulate MMP2, p62, and LC3B expression, and upregulate ROCK1 and RhoA expression in HTR-8/SVneo cells by targeting the CXCL12β gene during hypoxia. The effects of CXCL12βon HTR-8/SVneo cells could be reversed by arachidonic acid (ARA). CONCLUSION Induction of miR-141 by hypoxia promotes apoptosis, and inhibits the invasion and vascularization capabilities of HTR-8/SVneo cells by suppressing the CXCL12β and CXCR2/4 signaling pathways.
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Seitz J, Morales-Prieto DM, Favaro RR, Schneider H, Markert UR. Molecular Principles of Intrauterine Growth Restriction in Plasmodium Falciparum Infection. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:98. [PMID: 30930847 PMCID: PMC6405475 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Malaria in pregnancy still constitutes a particular medical challenge in tropical and subtropical regions. Of the five Plasmodium species that are pathogenic to humans, infection with Plasmodium falciparum leads to fulminant progression of the disease with massive impact on pregnancy. Severe anemia of the mother, miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) with reduced birth weight are frequent complications that lead to more than 10,000 maternal and 200,000 perinatal deaths annually in sub-Saharan Africa alone. P. falciparum can adhere to the placenta via the expression of the surface antigen VAR2CSA, which leads to sequestration of infected erythrocytes in the intervillous space. This process induces a placental inflammation with involvement of immune cells and humoral factors. Especially, monocytes get activated and change the release of soluble mediators, including a variety of cytokines. This proinflammatory environment contributes to disorders of angiogenesis, blood flow, autophagy, and nutrient transport in the placenta and erythropoiesis. Collectively, they impair placental functions and, consequently, fetal growth. The discovery that women in endemic regions develop a certain immunity against VAR2CSA-expressing parasites with increasing number of pregnancies has redefined the understanding of malaria in pregnancy and offers strategies for the development of vaccines. The following review gives an overview of molecular processes in P. falciparum infection in pregnancy which may be involved in the development of IUGR.
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- Johanna Seitz
- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Placenta Lab, Department of Obstetrics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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Du E, Cao Y, Feng C, Lu J, Yang H, Zhang Y. The Possible Involvement of miR-371a-5p Regulating XIAP in the Pathogenesis of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. Reprod Sci 2019; 26:1468-1475. [PMID: 30819044 DOI: 10.1177/1933719119828051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Apoptosis is an interactive and dynamic biological process involved in all phases of embryogenesis. If apoptosis dominates the trophoblast cell growth process, it will result in adverse pregnancy outcomes. X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) is a potent caspase inhibitor and an important barrier to apoptotic cell death. MicroRNAs involve in posttranscriptional gene expression regulation and apoptosis. Online sequence alignment analysis showed that there was a putative binding site of miR-371a-5p on the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) of XIAP. Thirty chorionic villi samples were collected to examine the expression of miR-371a-5p and XIAP. The dual-luciferase reporter assay was applied to determine the relationship between miR-371a-5p and XIAP by human placental choriocarcinoma cells (JEG-3) cells in vitro. After 48-hour transfection of mimics and inhibitor by JEG-3 cells in vitro, Western blotting was used to, respectively, detect the protein expression levels of XIAP and caspase-3. Flow cytometry was used to validate the apoptosis ratio of transfection. The expression of miR-371a-5p and XIAP in recurrent pregnancy loss was greatly decreased. The results from the luciferase reporter assay strongly suggested binding of the XIAP 3'-UTR by miR-371a-5p. Apoptosis percentage of miR-371a-5p mimic was significantly greater than that of normal control. However, apoptosis percentage of miR-371a-5p inhibitor was significantly lower than that of normal control. A significant decrease in luciferase activity was observed in miR-371a-5p mimics-transfected JEG-3 cells compared with controls. These findings provide the evidence that miR-371a-5p is one of the regulating factors according to apoptosis pathway of XIAP-caspase-3 and may be involved in the pathogenesis of recurrent pregnancy loss.
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- Erqiu Du
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Stefanski AL, Martinez N, Peterson LK, Callahan TJ, Treacy E, Luck M, Friend SF, Hermesch A, Maltepe E, Phang T, Dragone LL, Winn VD. Murine trophoblast-derived and pregnancy-associated exosome-enriched extracellular vesicle microRNAs: Implications for placenta driven effects on maternal physiology. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0210675. [PMID: 30730971 PMCID: PMC6366741 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The role of extracellular vesicles (EVs), specifically exosomes, in intercellular communication likely plays a key role in placental orchestration of pregnancy and maternal immune sensing of the fetus. While murine models are powerful tools to study pregnancy and maternal-fetal immune interactions, in contrast to human placental exosomes, the content of murine placental and pregnancy exosomes remains largely understudied. Using a recently developed in vitro culture technique, murine trophoblast stem cells derived from B6 mice were differentiated into syncytial-like cells. EVs from the conditioned media, as well as from pregnant and non-pregnant sera, were enriched for exosomes. The RNA composition of these murine trophoblast-derived and pregnancy-associated exosome-enriched-EVs (ExoE-EVs) was determined using RNA-sequencing analysis and expression levels confirmed by qRT-PCR. Differentially abundant miRNAs were detected in syncytial differentiated ExoE-EVs, particularly from the X chromosome cluster (mmu-miR-322-3p, mmu-miR-322-5p, mmu-miR-503-5p, mmu-miR-542-3p, and mmu-miR-450a-5p). These were confirmed to be increased in pregnant mouse sera ExoE-EVs by qRT-PCR analysis. Interestingly, fifteen miRNAs were only present within the pregnancy-derived ExoE-EVs compared to non-pregnant controls. Mmu-miR-292-3p and mmu-miR-183-5p were noted to be some of the most abundant miRNAs in syncytial ExoE-EVs and were also present at higher levels in pregnant versus non-pregnant sera ExoE-EVs. The bioinformatics tool, MultiMir, was employed to query publicly available databases of predicted miRNA-target interactions. This analysis reveals that the X-chromosome miRNAs are predicted to target ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis and intracellular signaling pathways. Knowing the cargo of placental and pregnancy-specific ExoE-EVs as well as the predicted biological targets informs studies using murine models to examine not only maternal-fetal immune interactions but also the physiologic consequences of placental-maternal communication.
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- Adrianne L. Stefanski
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States of America
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora CO, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Health, Denver CO, United States of America
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- Computational Biosciences Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Health, Denver CO, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Health, Denver CO, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Health, Denver CO, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora CO, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora CO, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Health, Denver CO, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora CO, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, United States of America
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States of America
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The untapped potential of placenta-enriched molecules for diagnostic and therapeutic development. Placenta 2019; 84:28-31. [PMID: 30745114 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Pregnancy complications such as fetal growth restriction and preeclampsia are diseases with limited biomarkers for prediction, and a complete lack of therapeutic options. We define placenta-enriched molecules as those that are highly expressed in the placenta relative to all other human tissues. Many exist including mRNAs, miRNAs and proteins. It is now well established that placenta-enriched mRNAs are found within the maternal circulation and are cleared rapidly after birth. Similarly, distinct clusters of miRNAs that are placenta-enriched have been identified and are measurable within the circulation. However, perhaps the most established potential diagnostics thus far are circulating placental proteins such as placental growth factor (PlGF), pregnancy associated pregnancy protein-A (PAPP-A) and soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1). There has also been much interest in targeting placenta-enriched molecules as a means to treat diseases of pregnancy. We have shown promising results in targeting placenta-enriched epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) to treat ectopic pregnancy. Others have focused on using placenta-enriched molecules as a means of homing therapeutic-filled nanoparticles to the placenta, or to directly target sFlt-1 to improve disease outcomes. Importantly, many placenta-enriched molecules remain largely unstudied. We propose that a better understanding of their biology, and potential contribution to the pathogenesis of diseases, may yield more predictive diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
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Guan YH, Lu YL, Wang YN, Xue K. Let-7g inhibits synthesis of estradiol by downregulating activity of aromatase in JEG3 cells. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:1819-1826. [PMID: 30216511 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Increased production of estrogen in human placenta during pregnancy closely associates with parturition. Aromatase, encoded by CYP19A1 gene, is an enzyme critical for biosynthesis of estrogen. Despite numerous efforts in the past few decades ascribed to characterizing the mechanisms of transcriptional control of aromatase, the posttranscriptional control of CYP19A1 remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE In this study, we sought to investigate the role of microRNA, let-7g, in posttranscriptional regulation of aromatase in human trophoblast choriocarcinoma cell line, JEG3. METHODS AND RESULTS We show that the expression of let-7g was downregulated in JEG3 cell line, but upregulated in primary term trophoblast; conversely, aromatase was upregulated in JEG3 but downregulated in primary trophoblast. We further show that let-7g antagomirs and mimics increased and decreased aromatase expression, respectively; and let-7g directly targeted 3'-untranslated region of CYP19A1 mRNA by using dual luciferase assay. Using ELISA, we also demonstrate that let-7g antagomirs and mimics robustly increased and decreased production of estradiol, respectively. DISCUSSION Our results suggest that aromatase expression is regulated at multiple molecular layers in the placenta. These results further suggest that JEG3 cell line is a valuable tool to study additional mechanisms associated with human birth.
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- Yong-Hong Guan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Malnou EC, Umlauf D, Mouysset M, Cavaillé J. Imprinted MicroRNA Gene Clusters in the Evolution, Development, and Functions of Mammalian Placenta. Front Genet 2019; 9:706. [PMID: 30713549 PMCID: PMC6346411 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2018.00706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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In mammals, the expression of a subset of microRNA (miRNA) genes is governed by genomic imprinting, an epigenetic mechanism that confers monoallelic expression in a parent-of-origin manner. Three evolutionarily distinct genomic intervals contain the vast majority of imprinted miRNA genes: the rodent-specific, paternally expressed C2MC located in intron 10 of the Sfmbt2 gene, the primate-specific, paternally expressed C19MC positioned at human Chr.19q13.4 and the eutherian-specific, maternally expressed miRNAs embedded within the imprinted Dlk1-Dio3 domains at human 14q32 (also named C14MC in humans). Interestingly, these imprinted miRNA genes form large clusters composed of many related gene copies that are co-expressed with a marked, or even exclusive, localization in the placenta. Here, we summarize our knowledge on the evolutionary, molecular, and physiological relevance of these epigenetically-regulated, recently-evolved miRNAs, by focusing on their roles in placentation and possibly also in pregnancy diseases (e.g., preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm birth).
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- E Cécile Malnou
- Centre de Physiopathologie de Toulouse Purpan, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INSERM, UPS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire Eucaryote, Centre de Biologie Intégrative, CNRS, UPS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Centre de Physiopathologie de Toulouse Purpan, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INSERM, UPS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire de Biologie Moléculaire Eucaryote, Centre de Biologie Intégrative, CNRS, UPS, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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Pendzialek SM, Knelangen JM, Schindler M, Gürke J, Grybel KJ, Gocza E, Fischer B, Navarrete Santos A. Trophoblastic microRNAs are downregulated in a diabetic pregnancy through an inhibition of Drosha. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2019; 480:167-179. [PMID: 30447248 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 09/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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MicroRNAs are promising biological markers for prenatal diagnosis. They regulate placental development and are present in maternal plasma. Maternal metabolic diseases are major risk factors for placental deterioration. We analysed the influence of a maternal insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus on microRNA expression in maternal plasma and in blastocysts employing an in vivo rabbit diabetic pregnancy model and an in vitro embryo culture in hyperglycaemic and hypoinsulinaemic medium. Maternal diabetes led to a marked downregulation of Dicer protein in embryoblast cells and Drosha protein in trophoblast cells. MiR-27b, miR-141 and miR-191 were decreased in trophoblast cells and in maternal plasma of diabetic rabbits. In vitro studies indicate, that maternal hyperglycaemia and hypoinsulinaemia partially contribute to the downregulation of trophoblastic microRNAs. As the altered microRNA expression was detectable in maternal plasma, too, the plasma microRNA signature could serve as an early biological marker for the prediction of trophoblast function during a diabetic pregnancy.
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- S Mareike Pendzialek
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Martin Luther University Faculty of Medicine, Grosse Steinstrasse 52, 06097, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Martin Luther University Faculty of Medicine, Grosse Steinstrasse 52, 06097, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Martin Luther University Faculty of Medicine, Grosse Steinstrasse 52, 06097, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Martin Luther University Faculty of Medicine, Grosse Steinstrasse 52, 06097, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Martin Luther University Faculty of Medicine, Grosse Steinstrasse 52, 06097, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (ABC), National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre (NARIC), Szent-Györgyi Albert u. 4, 2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Martin Luther University Faculty of Medicine, Grosse Steinstrasse 52, 06097, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Martin Luther University Faculty of Medicine, Grosse Steinstrasse 52, 06097, Halle (Saale), Germany
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