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Zhou Q, Shu X, Chai Y, Liu W, Li Z, Xi Y. The non-coding competing endogenous RNAs in acute myeloid leukemia: biological and clinical implications. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114807. [PMID: 37150037 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a hematologic carcinoma that has seen a considerable improvement in patient prognosis because of genetic diagnostics and molecularly-targeted therapies. Nevertheless, recurrence and drug resistance remain significant obstacles to leukemia treatment. It is critical to investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms and find solutions. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), such as microRNAs (miRNAs), circular RNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and pseudogenes, have been found to be crucial components in driving cancer. The competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) mechanism has expanded the complexity of miRNA-mediated gene regulation. A great deal of literature has shown that ncRNAs are essential to the biological functions of the ceRNA network (ceRNET). NcRNAs can compete for the same miRNA response elements to influence miRNA-target RNA interactions. Recent evidence suggests that ceRNA might be a potential biomarker and therapeutic strategy. So far, however, there have been no comprehensive studies on ceRNET about AML. What is not yet clear is the clinical application of ceRNA in AML. This study attempts to summarize the development of research on the related ceRNAs in AML and the roles of ncRNAs in ceRNET. We also briefly describe the mechanisms of ceRNA and ceRNET. What's more significant is that we explore the clinical value of ceRNAs to provide accurate diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers as well as therapeutic targets. Finally, limitations and prospects are considered.
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- Qi Zhou
- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China; Department of Hematology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
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Yang J, Wu J. Discovery of potential biomarkers for osteoporosis diagnosis by individual omics and multi-omics technologies. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2023:1-16. [PMID: 37140363 DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2023.2208750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Global aging has made osteoporosis an increasingly serious public health problem. Osteoporotic fractures seriously affect the quality of life of patients and increase disability and mortality rates. Early diagnosis is important for timely intervention. The continuous development of individual- and multi-omics methods is helpful for the exploration and discovery of biomarkers for the diagnosis of osteoporosis. AREAS COVERED In this review, we first introduce the epidemiological status of osteoporosis and then describe the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. Furthermore, the latest progress in individual- and multi-omics technologies for exploring biomarkers for osteoporosis diagnosis is summarized. Moreover, we clarify the advantages and disadvantages of the application of osteoporosis biomarkers obtained using the omics method. Finally, we put forward valuable views on the future research direction of diagnostic biomarkers of osteoporosis. EXPERT OPINION Omics methods undoubtedly provide greatly contribute to the exploration of diagnostic biomarkers of osteoporosis; however, in the future, the clinical validity and clinical utility of the obtained potential biomarkers should be thoroughly examined. In addition, the improvement and optimization of the detection methods for different types of biomarkers and standardization of the detection process guarantee the reliability and accuracy of the detection results.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Rbbani G, Nedoluzhko A, Siriyappagouder P, Sharko F, Galindo-Villegas J, Raeymaekers JAM, Joshi R, Fernandes JMO. The novel circular RNA CircMef2c is positively associated with muscle growth in Nile tilapia. Genomics 2023; 115:110598. [PMID: 36906188 PMCID: PMC7614353 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2023.110598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Muscle growth in teleosts is a complex biological process orchestrated by numerous protein-coding genes and non-coding RNAs. A few recent studies suggest that circRNAs are involved in teleost myogenesis, but the molecular networks involved remain poorly understood. In this study, an integrative omics approach was used to determine myogenic circRNAs in Nile tilapia by quantifying and comparing the expression profile of mRNAs, miRNAs, and circRNAs in fast muscle from full-sib fish with distinct growth rates. There were 1947 mRNAs, 9 miRNAs, and 4 circRNAs differentially expressed between fast- and slow-growing individuals. These miRNAs can regulate myogenic genes and have binding sites for the novel circRNA circMef2c. Our data indicate that circMef2c may interact with three miRNAs and 65 differentially expressed mRNAs to form multiple competing endogenous RNA networks that regulate growth, thus providing novel insights into the role of circRNAs in the regulation of muscle growth in teleosts.
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- Golam Rbbani
- Genomics Division, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway
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- Genomics Division, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway; Paleogenomics laboratory, European University at Saint Petersburg, 191187 Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Genomics Division, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway
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- Genomics Division, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway
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- Genomics Division, Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway.
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Sabbir Ahmed CM, Canchola A, Paul B, Alam MRN, Lin YH. Altered long non-coding RNAs expression in normal and diseased primary human airway epithelial cells exposed to diesel exhaust particles. Inhal Toxicol 2023; 35:157-168. [PMID: 36877189 PMCID: PMC10424575 DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2023.2185703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exposure to diesel exhaust particles (DEP) has been linked to a variety of adverse health effects, including increased morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), metabolic syndrome, and lung cancer. The epigenetic changes caused by air pollution have been associated with increased health risks. However, the exact molecular mechanisms underlying the lncRNA-mediated pathogenesis induced by DEP exposure have not been revealed. METHODS Through RNA-sequencing and integrative analysis of both mRNA and lncRNA profiles, this study investigated the role of lncRNAs in altered gene expression in healthy and diseased human primary epithelial cells (NHBE and DHBE-COPD) exposed to DEP at a dose of 30 μg/cm2. RESULTS We identified 503 and 563 differentially expressed (DE) mRNAs and a total of 10 and 14 DE lncRNAs in NHBE and DHBE-COPD cells exposed to DEP, respectively. In both NHBE and DHBE-COPD cells, enriched cancer-related pathways were identified at mRNA level, and 3 common lncRNAs OLMALINC, AC069234.2, and LINC00665 were found to be associated with cancer initiation and progression. In addition, we identified two cis-acting (TMEM51-AS1 and TTN-AS1) and several trans-acting lncRNAs (e.g. LINC01278, SNHG29, AC006064.4, TMEM51-AS1) only differentially expressed in COPD cells, which could potentially play a role in carcinogenesis and determine their susceptibility to DEP exposure. CONCLUSIONS Overall, our work highlights the potential importance of lncRNAs in regulating DEP-induced gene expression changes associated with carcinogenesis, and individuals suffering from COPD are likely to be more vulnerable to these environmental triggers.
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- C. M. Sabbir Ahmed
- Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California, Riverside, United States
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- Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California, Riverside, United States
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- Gastrointestinal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California, Riverside, United States
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- Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California, Riverside, United States
- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside, United States
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Fu Y, Zhang J, Cheng W, Cheng X, Lu L, Gui L, Jiang Y, Zhang Y, Xu D. miR-124 mediates the expression of ccBax to regulate Cyprinid herpesvirus 2 (CyHV-2)-induced apoptosis and viral replication. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2023. [PMID: 37186311 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.13783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Cyprinid herpesvirus 2 (CyHV-2), the etiological agent of herpesvirus haematopoietic necrosis (HVHN) in carp and goldfish, has caused significant economic losses in the aquaculture industry. During viral infection, the host initiates a series of active or passive defences to regulate the process of virus infection. Apoptosis is a key component of active cellular defence, and members of the Bcl-2 family have been shown to play a critical role in the apoptotic process. However, the mechanism of action of the Bcl-2 family in inducing apoptosis during CyHV-2 infection remains unclear. In this study, we revealed the molecular mechanism of miRNA-mediated silver crucian carp BAX (ccBax) in CyHV-2-induced apoptosis for the first time and demonstrated that the overexpression of miR-124 suppressed ccBax expression and significantly down-regulated apoptosis in caudal fin cells of Carassius auratus gibelio (GiCF), while miR-124 inhibitors were the opposite. These studies indicated that miR-124 inhibits CyHV-2-induced apoptosis by reducing the expression of ccBax. Furthermore, the fact that transfection of miR-124 mimics promoted CyHV-2 replication, whereas miR-124 inhibitors inhibited CyHV-2 replication, indicated that miR-124 inhibited CyHV-2-induced apoptosis and contributed to viral replication. All these results suggested that miR-124 suppresses virus-induced apoptosis and promotes viral replication by targeting and regulating ccBax expression.
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- Yan Fu
- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Fisheries and life science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Pathogen Collection Center for Aquatic Animals, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Fisheries Science Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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Mazzeo F, Meccariello R, Guatteo E. Molecular and Epigenetic Aspects of Opioid Receptors in Drug Addiction and Pain Management in Sport. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097831. [PMID: 37175536 PMCID: PMC10178540 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Opioids are substances derived from opium (natural opioids). In its raw state, opium is a gummy latex extracted from Papaver somniferum. The use of opioids and their negative health consequences among people who use drugs have been studied. Today, opioids are still the most commonly used and effective analgesic treatments for severe pain, but their use and abuse causes detrimental side effects for health, including addiction, thus impacting the user's quality of life and causing overdose. The mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic circuitry represents the brain circuit mediating both natural rewards and the rewarding aspects of nearly all drugs of abuse, including opioids. Hence, understanding how opioids affect the function of dopaminergic circuitry may be useful for better knowledge of the process and to develop effective therapeutic strategies in addiction. The aim of this review was to summarize the main features of opioids and opioid receptors and focus on the molecular and upcoming epigenetic mechanisms leading to opioid addiction. Since synthetic opioids can be effective for pain management, their ability to induce addiction in athletes, with the risk of incurring doping, is also discussed.
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- Filomena Mazzeo
- Department of Economics, Law, Cybersecurity and Sports Sciences, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80133 Naples, Italy
- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80133 Naples, Italy
- IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Via del Fosso di Fiorano 64, 00143 Rome, Italy
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Babu A, Ramanathan G. Multi-omics insights and therapeutic implications in polycystic ovary syndrome: a review. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:130. [PMID: 37079114 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-01053-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological disease that causes adverse effects in women in their reproductive phase. Nonetheless, the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Over the last decade, sequencing and omics approaches have advanced at an increased pace. Omics initiatives have come to the forefront of biomedical research by presenting the significance of biological functions and processes. Thus, multi-omics profiling has yielded important insights into understanding the biology of PCOS by identifying potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Multi-omics platforms provide high-throughput data to leverage the molecular mechanisms and pathways involving genetic alteration, epigenetic regulation, transcriptional regulation, protein interaction, and metabolic alterations in PCOS. The purpose of this review is to outline the prospects of multi-omics technologies in PCOS research by revealing novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Finally, we address the knowledge gaps and emerging treatment strategies for the management of PCOS. Future PCOS research in multi-omics at the single-cell level may enhance diagnostic and treatment options.
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- Achsha Babu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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Han X, Pan Y, Fan J, Wang M, Wang L, Wang J, Afedo SY, Zhao L, Wang Y, Zhao T, Zhang T, Zhang R, Cui Y, Yu S. LncRNA MEG3 regulates ASK1/JNK axis-mediated apoptosis and autophagy via sponging miR-23a in granulosa cells of yak tertiary follicles. Cell Signal 2023; 107:110680. [PMID: 37086956 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2023.110680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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Apoptosis and autophagy in granulosa cells (GCs) are highly related to follicular development and atresia. It has also been reported that they are related to LncRNA MEG3, miR-23a and apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK-1). However, their relationship to follicular development and the extent to which follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) or luteinizing hormone (LH) can regulate this process remain unknown. Here, we found that ASK1 and JNK were expressed in the GCs of gonadotropin-dependent follicles, and those levels were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in yak Tertiary follicles compared to that of Secondary follicles and Graafian follicles. Then, the effect of LncRNA MEG3 / miR-23a on apoptosis and autophagy via ASK1/JNK (c-Jun N-terminal kinase) in yak GCs was studied. Overexpressing LncRNA MEG3 reduced miR-23a levels and p-967 protein expression, but enhanced ASK1 and JNK mRNA levels as well as t-ASK1, p-845, t-JNK, and p-JNK proteins levels. And Up-regulation of LncRNA MEG3 promoted apoptosis while attenuating autophagy. The targeting relationship between miR-23a and the binding sites of LncRNA MEG3 and ASK1 was also confirmed with the dual luciferase reporter assay. And, the relationship between LncRNA MEG3 and miR-23a was observed as a negative feedback regulation, and changes in LncRNA MEG3 and miR-23a levels can alter the expression of ASK1/JNK axis in yaks GCs. In addition, FSH (10 μg/mL) or LH (100 μg/mL) ability to reverse the effects of LncRNA MEG3 on miR-23a levels and ASK1/JNK axis-mediated apoptosis and autophagy was verified in yak GCs. This is significantly beneficial for decreasing abnormal follicular atresia for yaks tertiary follicles.
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- Xiaohong Han
- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; Laboratory of Animal Anatomy & Tissue Embryology, Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Province Livestock Embryo Engineering Research Center, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; Laboratory of Animal Anatomy & Tissue Embryology, Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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Premadasa LS, Lee E, McDew-White M, Alvarez X, Jayakumar S, Ling B, Okeoma CM, Byrareddy SN, Kulkarni S, Mohan M. Cannabinoid enhancement of lncRNA MMP25-AS1/MMP25 interaction reduces neutrophil infiltration and intestinal epithelial injury in HIV/SIV infection. JCI Insight 2023; 8:e167903. [PMID: 37036007 PMCID: PMC10132162 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.167903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction, a hallmark of HIV/SIV infection, persists despite viral suppression by combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). Emerging evidence suggests a critical role for long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in maintaining epithelial homeostasis. We simultaneously profiled lncRNA/mRNA expression exclusively in colonic epithelium (CE) of SIV-infected rhesus macaques (RMs) administered vehicle (VEH) or Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Relative to controls, fewer lncRNAs were up- or downregulated in CE of THC/SIV compared with VEH/SIV RMs. Importantly, reciprocal expression of the natural antisense lncRNA MMP25-AS1 (up 2.3-fold) and its associated protein-coding gene MMP25 (attracts neutrophils by inactivating alpha-1 anti-trypsin/SERPINA1) (down 2.2-fold) was detected in CE of THC/SIV RMs. Computational analysis verified 2 perfectly matched complementary regions and an energetically stable (normalized binding free energy = -0.2626) MMP25-AS1/MMP25 duplex structure. MMP25-AS1 overexpression blocked IFN-γ-induced MMP25 mRNA and protein expression in vitro. Elevated MMP25 protein expression in CE of VEH/SIV but not THC/SIV RMs was associated with increased infiltration by myeloperoxidase/CD11b++ neutrophils (transendothelial migration) and epithelial CD47 (transepithelial migration) expression. Interestingly, THC administered in combination with cART increased MMP25-AS1 and reduced MMP25 mRNA/protein expression in jejunal epithelium of SIV-infected RMs. Our findings demonstrate that MMP25-AS1 is a potentially unique epigenetic regulator of MMP25 and that low-dose THC can reduce neutrophil infiltration and intestinal epithelial injury potentially by downregulating MMP25 expression through modulation of MMP25-AS1.
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- Lakmini S. Premadasa
- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Harsij A, Hussen BM, Taheri M, Ayatollahi SA. A review on the role of SNHG8 in human disorders. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 245:154458. [PMID: 37043963 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Small nucleolar RNA host gene 8 (SNHG8) is a long non-coding RNA that has physiological roles in epithelial and muscle satellite cells. This lncRNA has been reported to be over-expressed in a variety of cancer cell lines. Its silencing has attenuated tumor growth in animal models of cancers. SNHG8 can be served as a molecular sponge for some miRNAs to regulate their target genes. miR-634/ZBTB20, miR-335-5p/PYGO2, miR588/ATG7, miR-152/c-MET, miR-1270/BACH1, miR-491/PDGFRA, miR-512-5p/TRIM28, miR-149-5p/PPM1F, miR-542-3p/CCND1/CDK6, miR-656-3p/SERBP1, miR-656-3p/SATB1, miR-1270/S100A11 and miR-384/HOXB7 are examples of molecular axes being regulated by SNHG8 in the context of cancer. Moreover, it can affect pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, chronic cerebral ischemia, acute gouty arthritis, ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction through modulation of a number of molecular axes such as SNHG8/miR-384/Hoxa13/FAM3A and miR-335/RASA1 as well as NF-κB signaling pathway. The current review aims at summarization of the role of SNHG8 in diverse human disorders.
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Men's Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Kurdistan, Erbil, Iraq
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany; Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Li M, Liu Q, Xie S, Fu C, Li J, Tian C, Li X, Li C. LncRNA TCONS_00323213 Promotes Myogenic Differentiation by Interacting with PKNOX2 to Upregulate MyoG in Porcine Satellite Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076773. [PMID: 37047747 PMCID: PMC10094759 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Myogenic differentiation is a complex biological process that is regulated by multiple factors, among which long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play an essential role. However, in-depth studies on the regulatory mechanisms of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in myogenic differentiation are limited. In this study, we characterized the role of the novel lncRNA TCONS_00323213, which is upregulated during porcine skeletal muscle satellite cell (PSC) differentiation in myogenesis. We found that TCONS_00323213 affected the proliferation and differentiation of PSC in vitro. We performed quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), 5-ethynyl-20-deoxyuridine (EdU), western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, pull-down assays, and cleavage under targets and tagmentation (CUT and Tag) assays to clarify the effects and action mechanisms of TCONS_00323213. LncRNA TCONS_00323213 inhibited myoblast proliferation based on analyses of cell survival rates during PSC proliferation. Functional analyses revealed that TCONS_00323213 promotes cell differentiation and enhances myogenin (MyoG), myosin heavy chain (MyHC), and myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF2C) during myoblast differentiation. As determined by pull-down and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays, the lncRNA TCONS_00323213 interacted with PBX/Knotted Homeobox 2 (PKNOX2). CUT and Tag assays showed that PKNOX2 was significantly enriched on the MyoG promoter after lncRNA TCONS_00323213 knockdown. Our findings demonstrate that the interaction between lncRNA TCONS_00323213 and PKNOX2 relieves the inhibitory effect of PKNOX2 on the MyoG promoter, increases its expression, and promotes PSC differentiation. This novel role of lncRNA TCONS_00323213 sheds light on the molecular mechanisms by which lncRNAs regulate porcine myogenesis.
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- Mengxun Li
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Key Laboratory of Swine Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production of Hubei Province, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Wang Y, Bai H, Jiang M, Zhou C, Gong Z. Emerging role of long non-coding RNA JPX in malignant processes and potential applications in cancers. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:757-766. [PMID: 37027401 PMCID: PMC10150895 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) reportedly function as important modulators of gene regulation and malignant processes in the development of human cancers. The lncRNA JPX is a novel molecular switch for X chromosome inactivation and differentially expressed JPX has exhibited certain clinical correlations in several cancers. Notably, JPX participates in cancer growth, metastasis, and chemoresistance, by acting as a competing endogenous RNA for microRNA, interacting with proteins, and regulating some specific signaling pathways. Moreover, JPX may serve as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer. The present article summarizes our current understanding of the structure, expression, and function of JPX in malignant cancer processes and discusses its molecular mechanisms and potential applications in cancer biology and medicine.
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- Yuanyuan Wang
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315020, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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Qin W, Qi X, Xie Y, Wang H, Wu S, Sun MA, Bao W. LncRNA446 Regulates Tight Junctions by Inhibiting the Ubiquitinated Degradation of Alix after Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Infection. J Virol 2023; 97:e0188422. [PMID: 36790206 PMCID: PMC10062151 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01884-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is a highly contagious disease, caused by porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), which causes huge economic losses. Tight junction-associated proteins play an important role during virus infection; therefore, maintaining their integrity may be a new strategy for the prevention and treatment of PEDV. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) participate in numerous cellular functional activities, yet whether and how they regulate the intestinal barrier against viral infection remains to be elucidated. Here, we established a standard system for evaluating intestinal barrier integrity and then determined the differentially expressed lncRNAs between PEDV-infected and healthy piglets by lncRNA-seq. A total of 111 differentially expressed lncRNAs were screened, and lncRNA446 was identified due to significantly higher expression after PEDV infection. Using IPEC-J2 cells and intestinal organoids as in vitro models, we demonstrated that knockdown of lncRNA446 resulted in increased replication of PEDV, with further damage to intestinal permeability and tight junctions. Mechanistically, RNA pulldown and an RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay showed that lncRNA446 directly binds to ALG-2-interacting protein X (Alix), and lncRNA446 inhibits ubiquitinated degradation of Alix mediated by TRIM25. Furthermore, Alix could bind to ZO1 and occludin and restore the expression level of the PEDV M gene and TJ proteins after lncRNA446 knockdown. Additionally, Alix knockdown and overexpression affects PEDV infection in IPEC-J2 cells. Collectively, our findings indicate that lncRNA446, by inhibiting the ubiquitinated degradation of Alix after PEDV infection, is involved in tight junction regulation. This study provides new insights into the mechanisms of intestinal barrier resistance and damage repair triggered by coronavirus. IMPORTANCE Porcine epidemic diarrhea is an acute, highly contagious enteric viral disease severely affecting the pig industry, for which current vaccines are inefficient due to the high variability of PEDV. Because PEDV infection can lead to severe injury of the intestinal epithelial barrier, which is the first line of defense, a better understanding of the related mechanisms may facilitate the development of new strategies for the prevention and treatment of PED. Here, we demonstrate that the lncRNA446 directly binds one core component of the actomyosin-tight junction complex named Alix and inhibits its ubiquitinated degradation. Functionally, the lncRNA446/Alix axis can regulate the integrity of tight junctions and potentially repair intestinal barrier injury after PEDV infection.
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- Weiyun Qin
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Institute of Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Institute of Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Tang J, Liu X, Su D, Jiang T, Zhan S, Zhong T, Guo J, Cao J, Li L, Zhang H, Wang L. A Novel LncRNA MSTRG.310246.1 Promotes Differentiation and Thermogenesis in Goat Brown Adipocytes. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14040833. [PMID: 37107590 PMCID: PMC10137646 DOI: 10.3390/genes14040833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Brown adipose tissue (BAT) plays a critical role in maintaining the body temperature in newborn lamb due to its unique non-shivering thermogenesis. Previous studies have found that BAT thermogenesis is regulated by several long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). Here, we identified a novel lncRNA, MSTRG.310246.1, which was enriched in BAT. MSTRG.310246.1 was localized in both the nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments. In addition, MSTRG.310246.1 expression was upregulated during brown adipocyte differentiation. Overexpression of MSTRG.310246.1 increased the differentiation and thermogenesis of goat brown adipocytes. On the contrary, the knockdown of MSTRG.310246.1 inhibited the differentiation and thermogenesis of goat brown adipocytes. However, MSTRG.310246.1 had no effect on goat white adipocyte differentiation and thermogenesis. Our results show that MSTRG.310246.1 is a BAT-enriched LncRNA that improves the differentiation and thermogenesis of goat brown adipocytes.
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Yan Y, Liu X, Li Y, Yan J, Zhao P, Yang L. EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 have diagnostic and prognostic significance in osteosarcoma. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:261. [PMID: 36998043 PMCID: PMC10064547 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03754-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Deregulation of lncRNAs has been observed in human osteosarcoma. This study explored the diagnostic and prognostic significance of EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 in osteosarcoma. METHODS Relative levels of EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 were detected in osteosarcoma tissue samples and cells. The ability to distinguish osteosarcoma from health was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve construction. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) and Cox proportional-hazards analyses were performed for prognosis factors. The bioinformatics approach was used to identify targeting miRNA for EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Whitney Mann U tests were conducted for validating the statistical significance. In cell culture experiments, the influence of EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 on proliferation, migration, and invasion of the osteosarcoma cell line was examined by CCK-8 and Transwell assays. RESULTS Levels of EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 were upregulated in osteosarcoma patients and cells compared with the healthy participants and normal cell lines. EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 have a potent ability to distinguish the patients with osteosarcoma from the health. EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 levels correlated with SSS stage. Patients with high levels of EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 had significantly shorter survival times. EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 were independent prognostic indexes for overall survival. miR-1306-5p was a common target for EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1. A propulsive impact on cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 was observed, but can be rescued by miR-1306-5p. CONCLUSIONS It was concluded that upregulations of EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 expression were diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for human osteosarcoma. EPB41L4A-AS1 and UNC5B-AS1 contribute to the biological behavior of osteosarcoma via miR-1306-5p.
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- Ying Yan
- Shanghai Baoshan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, 201901, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Baoshan Luodian Hospital, No. 121 Luoxi Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai, 201908, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Baoshan Luodian Hospital, No. 121 Luoxi Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai, 201908, China
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- Juquan New Town Community Health Service Center, Gucun Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, 201907, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Baoshan Luodian Hospital, No. 121 Luoxi Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai, 201908, China.
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- Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Baoshan Luodian Hospital, No. 121 Luoxi Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai, 201908, China.
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Kim LK, Park SA, Nam EJ, Kim YT, Heo TH, Kim HJ. LncRNA SNHG4 Modulates EMT Signal and Antitumor Effects in Endometrial Cancer through Transcription Factor SP-1. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11041018. [PMID: 37189636 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11041018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are implicated in the initiation and progression of a variety of tumors, including endometrial cancer. However, the mechanisms of lncRNA in endometrial cancer formation and progression remain largely unknown. In this study, we confirmed that the lncRNA SNHG4 is upregulated in endometrial cancer and correlates with lower survival rates in endometrial cancer patients. Knock-down of SNHG4 significantly reduced cell proliferation, colonization, migration, and invasion in vitro, as well as modulating the cell cycle and reduced tumor growth of endometrial cancer in vivo. In addition, the effect of SNHG4 by the transcription factor SP-1 was confirmed in vitro. We found in this study that SNHG4/SP-1 plays an important role in endometrial cancer progression and may be used as a potential therapeutic and prognostic biomarker for endometrial cancer.
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Riquelme I, Pérez-Moreno P, Mora-Lagos B, Ili C, Brebi P, Roa JC. Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as Regulators of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway in Gastric Carcinoma. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076294. [PMID: 37047267 PMCID: PMC10094576 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Gastric cancer (GC) represents ~10% of the global cancer-related deaths, increasingly affecting the younger population in active stages of life. The high mortality of GC is due to late diagnosis, the presence of metastasis and drug resistance development. Additionally, current clinical markers do not guide the patient management adequately, thereby new and more reliable biomarkers and therapeutic targets are still needed for this disease. RNA-seq technology has allowed the discovery of new types of RNA transcripts including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), which are able to regulate the gene/protein expression of many signaling pathways (e.g., the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway) in cancer cells by diverse molecular mechanisms. In addition, these lncRNAs might also be proposed as promising diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers or as potential therapeutic targets in GC. This review describes important topics about some lncRNAs that have been described as regulators of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, and hence, their potential oncogenic role in the development of this malignancy.
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- Ismael Riquelme
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco 4810101, Chile
- Correspondence: (I.R.); (J.C.R.); Tel.: +56-95923-6933 (I.R.); +56-22354-1061 (J.C.R.)
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy (MIII), Center for Cancer Prevention and Control (CECAN), Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8380000, Chile
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco 4810101, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy (MIII), Laboratory of Integrative Biology (LIBi), Center for Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4810296, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy (MIII), Laboratory of Integrative Biology (LIBi), Center for Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4810296, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy (MIII), Center for Cancer Prevention and Control (CECAN), Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8380000, Chile
- Correspondence: (I.R.); (J.C.R.); Tel.: +56-95923-6933 (I.R.); +56-22354-1061 (J.C.R.)
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Ou Y, Zong D, Ouyang R. Role of epigenetic abnormalities and intervention in obstructive sleep apnea target organs. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:631-644. [PMID: 35245923 PMCID: PMC10129098 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition that has considerable impacts on human health. Epigenetics has become a rapidly developing and exciting area in biology, and it is defined as heritable alterations in gene expression and has regulatory effects on disease progression. However, the published literature that is integrating both of them is not sufficient. The purpose of this article is to explore the relationship between OSA and epigenetics and to offer better diagnostic methods and treatment options. Epigenetic modifications mainly manifest as post-translational modifications in DNA and histone proteins and regulation of non-coding RNAs. Chronic intermittent hypoxia-mediated epigenetic alterations are involved in the progression of OSA and diverse multiorgan injuries, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, pulmonary hypertension, neural dysfunction, and even tumors. This article provides deeper insights into the disease mechanism of OSA and potential applications of targeted diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in OSA complications.
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- Yanru Ou
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Research Unit of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Research Unit of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Research Unit of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
- Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Respiratory Disease, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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Dai Y, Li G, Gao X, Wang S, Li Z, Song C, Zhang S, Li F, Fang Z, Sun R, Zhang H, Zhang S. Identification of long noncoding RNAs involved in plumule-vernalization of Chinese cabbage. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1147494. [PMID: 36998688 PMCID: PMC10043383 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1147494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Vernalization is a phenomenon in which plants must undergo a period of continuous low temperatures to change from the vegetative growth stage to the reproductive growth stage. Chinese cabbage is a heading vegetable, and flowering time is an essential developmental trait. Premature vernalization leads to premature bolting, which causes a loss of product value and yield. While research into vernalization has provided a wealth of information, a complete understanding of the molecular mechanism for controlling vernalization requirements has not yet been elucidated. In this study, using high-throughput RNA sequencing, we analyzed the plumule-vernalization response of mRNA and long noncoding RNA in the bolting-resistant Chinese cabbage double haploid (DH) line 'Ju Hongxin' (JHX). A total of 3382 lncRNAs were identified, of which 1553 differentially expressed (DE) lncRNAs were characterized as plumule-vernalization responses. The ceRNA network revealed that 280 ceRNA pairs participated in the plumule-vernalization reaction of Chinese cabbage. Through identifying DE lncRNAs in Chinese cabbage and analyzing anti-, cis-, and trans-functional analysis, some candidate lncRNAs related to vernalization promoting flowering of Chinese cabbage and their regulated mRNA genes were found. Moreover, the expression of several critical lncRNAs and their targets was verified using qRT-PCR. Furthermore, we identified the candidate plumule-vernalization-related long noncoding RNAs that regulate BrFLCs in Chinese cabbage, which was interesting and different from previous studies and was a new discovery. Our findings expand the knowledge of lncRNAs in the vernalization of Chinese cabbage, and the identified lncRNAs provide rich resources for future comparative and functional studies.
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- Yun Dai
- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Li Y, Zhao H, Li N, Yuan C, Dong N, Wen J, Li Z, Wang Q, Wang L, Mao H. BBOX1-AS1 mediates trophoblast cells dysfunction via regulating hnRNPK/GADD45A axis†. Biol Reprod 2023; 108:408-422. [PMID: 36617174 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioad002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a common pathological problem during pregnancy, and its clinical etiology is complex and unclear. Dysfunction of trophoblasts may cause a series of pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and RPL. Recently, lncRNAs have been found to be closely related to the occurrence and regulation of pregnancy-related diseases, but few studies have focused on their role in RPL. In this study, we identified a novel lncRNA BBOX1-AS1 that was significantly upregulated in villous tissues and serum of RPL patients. Functionally, BBOX1-AS1 inhibited proliferation, migration, invasion, tube formation and promoted apoptosis of trophoblast cells. Mechanistically, overexpression of BBOX1-AS1 activated the p38 and JNK MAPK signaling pathways by upregulating GADD45A expression. Further studies indicated that BBOX1-AS1 could increase the stability of GADD45A mRNA by binding hnRNPK and ultimately cause abnormal trophoblast function. Collectively, our study highlights that the BBOX1-AS1/hnRNPK/GADD45A axis plays an important role in trophoblast-induced RPL and that BBOX1-AS1 may serve as a potential target for the diagnosis of RPL.
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- Yali Li
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity of Shandong Province, Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Liu S, Tao X, Deng B, Li Y, Xu Z. Genome-Wide Analysis of Long Noncoding RNAs in Porcine Intestine during Weaning Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:5343. [PMID: 36982414 PMCID: PMC10049174 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play crucial roles in various biological processes, and they are considered to be closely associated with the pathogenesis of intestinal diseases. However, the role and expression of lncRNAs in intestinal damage during weaning stress remain unknown. Herein, we investigated the expression profiles of jejunal tissue from weaning piglets at 4 and 7 d after weaning (groups W4 and W7, respectively) and from suckling piglets on the same days (groups S4 and S7, respectively). Genome-wide analysis of lncRNAs was also performed using RNA sequencing technology. A total of 1809 annotated lncRNAs and 1612 novel lncRNAs were obtained from the jejunum of piglets. In W4 vs. S4, a total of 331 lncRNAs showed significant differential expression, and a total of 163 significantly differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs) was identified in W7 vs. S7. Biological analysis indicated that DElncRNAs were involved in intestinal diseases, inflammation, and immune functions, and were mainly enriched in the Jak-STAT signaling pathway, inflammatory bowel disease, T cell receptor signaling pathway, B cell receptor signaling pathway and intestinal immune network for IgA production. Moreover, we found that lnc_000884 and target gene KLF5 were significantly upregulated in the intestine of weaning piglets. The overexpression of lnc_000884 also significantly promoted the proliferation and depressed apoptosis of IPEC-J2 cells. This result suggested that lnc_000884 may contribute to repairing intestinal damage. Our study identified the characterization and expression profile of lncRNAs in the small intestine of weaning piglets and provided new insights into the molecular regulation of intestinal damage during weaning stress.
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 298 Desheng Middle Road, Hangzhou 310021, China
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Aging Hallmarks and the Role of Oxidative Stress. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030651. [PMID: 36978899 PMCID: PMC10044767 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 72.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Aging is a complex biological process accompanied by a progressive decline in the physical function of the organism and an increased risk of age-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Studies have established that there exist nine hallmarks of the aging process, including (i) telomere shortening, (ii) genomic instability, (iii) epigenetic modifications, (iv) mitochondrial dysfunction, (v) loss of proteostasis, (vi) dysregulated nutrient sensing, (vii) stem cell exhaustion, (viii) cellular senescence, and (ix) altered cellular communication. All these alterations have been linked to sustained systemic inflammation, and these mechanisms contribute to the aging process in timing not clearly determined yet. Nevertheless, mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the most important mechanisms contributing to the aging process. Mitochondria is the primary endogenous source of reactive oxygen species (ROS). During the aging process, there is a decline in ATP production and elevated ROS production together with a decline in the antioxidant defense. Elevated ROS levels can cause oxidative stress and severe damage to the cell, organelle membranes, DNA, lipids, and proteins. This damage contributes to the aging phenotype. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the mechanisms of aging with an emphasis on mitochondrial dysfunction and ROS production.
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Kumar A, Girisa S, Alqahtani MS, Abbas M, Hegde M, Sethi G, Kunnumakkara AB. Targeting Autophagy Using Long Non-Coding RNAs (LncRNAs): New Landscapes in the Arena of Cancer Therapeutics. Cells 2023; 12:cells12050810. [PMID: 36899946 PMCID: PMC10000689 DOI: 10.3390/cells12050810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Cancer has become a global health hazard accounting for 10 million deaths in the year 2020. Although different treatment approaches have increased patient overall survival, treatment for advanced stages still suffers from poor clinical outcomes. The ever-increasing prevalence of cancer has led to a reanalysis of cellular and molecular events in the hope to identify and develop a cure for this multigenic disease. Autophagy, an evolutionary conserved catabolic process, eliminates protein aggregates and damaged organelles to maintain cellular homeostasis. Accumulating evidence has implicated the deregulation of autophagic pathways to be associated with various hallmarks of cancer. Autophagy exhibits both tumor-promoting and suppressive effects based on the tumor stage and grades. Majorly, it maintains the cancer microenvironment homeostasis by promoting viability and nutrient recycling under hypoxic and nutrient-deprived conditions. Recent investigations have discovered long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as master regulators of autophagic gene expression. lncRNAs, by sequestering autophagy-related microRNAs, have been known to modulate various hallmarks of cancer, such as survival, proliferation, EMT, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis. This review delineates the mechanistic role of various lncRNAs involved in modulating autophagy and their related proteins in different cancers.
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- Aviral Kumar
- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Radiological Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- BioImaging Unit, Space Research Centre, Michael Atiyah Building, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK
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- Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
- Electronics and Communications Department, College of Engineering, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa 35712, Egypt
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117600, Singapore
- NUS Center for Cancer Research (N2CR), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117600, Singapore
- Correspondence: (G.S.); (A.B.K.); Tel.: +91-789-600-5326 (G.S.); +91-361-258-2231 (A.B.K.)
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
- Correspondence: (G.S.); (A.B.K.); Tel.: +91-789-600-5326 (G.S.); +91-361-258-2231 (A.B.K.)
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LOC101929709 promotes gastric cancer progression by aiding LIN28B to stabilize c-MYC mRNA. Gastric Cancer 2023; 26:169-186. [PMID: 36284068 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-022-01348-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND LIN28B plays a critical role in the Warburg effect. However, its underlying mechanism remains elusive. Recently, it has been reported that LIN28B could collaborate with IGF2BP3, which can bind to m6A-modified c-MYC transcripts. Therefore, this study investigated if LIN28B recognises methylated c-MYC mRNA to promote the Warburg effect in gastric cancer. METHODS Effects of LIN28B on gastric cancer were confirmed in vitro and in vivo. On the basis of bioinformatics analysis, the association between LIN28B and c-MYC mRNA was shown using RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) and luciferase reporter assays. The role of m6A was identified by RNA pull-down assays. We further performed RIP-seq to search for long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) participating in the LIN28B binding process. Chromatin immunoprecipitation was used to show the impact of c-MYC on transcription of LIN28B and lncRNAs. RESULTS LIN28B was identified to stabilize c-MYC mRNA by recognizing m6A. Furthermore, the interaction between c-MYC mRNA and LIN28B is speculated to be supported by LOC101929709, which binds to both LIN28B and IGF2BP3. Functional experiments revealed that LOC101929709 promotes the proliferation, migration and glycolysis of gastric cancer. Mechanistically, LOC101929709 enriched in the cytoplasm helps LIN28B stabilize c-MYC mRNA. Moreover, c-MYC promoted the transcription of both LOC101929709 and LIN28B. Additionally, LOC101929709 also activated the PI3K/AKT pathway. CONCLUSIONS The c-MYC/LOC101929709/LIN28B axis promotes aerobic glycolysis and tumour progression. Thus, LOC101929709 can be a novel potential target for gastric cancer treatment.
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Wei Y, Dai L, Deng Y, Ye Z. LncRNA XIST promotes adjuvant-induced arthritis by increasing the expression of YY1 via miR-34a-5p. Arch Rheumatol 2023; 38:82-94. [DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2022.9250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Objectives: This study aims to explore the mechanism by which long non-coding ribonucleic acids (lncRNA) X-inactive specific transcript (XIST) affects the progression of adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA).
Materials and methods: Freund's complete adjuvant was used to induce arthritis in rats. The polyarthritis, spleen and thymus indexes were calculated to evaluate AIA. Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining was used to reveal the pathological changes in the synovium of AIA rats. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to detect the expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 in the synovial fluid of AIA rats. The cell continuing kit (CCK)-8, flow cytometry, and Transwell assays were used to assess the proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion of transfected fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) isolated from AIA rats (AIA-FLS). Dual-luciferase reporter assay was performed to verify the binding sites between XIST and miR-34b-5p or between YY1 mRNA and miR-34b-5p.
Results: The XIST and YY1 were highly expressed, and miR-34a-5p was lowly expressed in the synovium of AIA rats and in AIA-FLS. Silencing of XIST impaired the function of AIA-FLS in vitro and inhibited the progression of AIA in vivo. The XIST promoted the expression of YY1 by competitively binding to miR-34a-5p. Inhibition of miR-34a-5p strengthened the function of AIA-FLS by upregulating XIST and YY1.
Conclusion: The XIST controls the function of AIA-FLS and may promote the progression of rheumatoid arthritis via the miR-34a-5p/YY1 axis.
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Long Non-Coding RNAs in Retinal Ganglion Cell Apoptosis. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2023; 43:561-574. [PMID: 35226226 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-022-01210-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Traumatic optic neuropathy or other neurodegenerative diseases, including optic nerve transection, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, can lead to progressive and irreversible visual damage. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), which belong to the family of non-protein-coding transcripts, have been linked to the pathogenesis, progression, and prognosis of these lesions. Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) are critical for the transmission of visual information to the brain, damage to which results in visual loss. Apoptosis has been identified as one of the most essential modes of RGC death. Emerging evidence suggests that lncRNAs can regulate RGC degeneration by directly or indirectly modulating apoptosis-associated signaling pathways. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the role of lncRNAs in RGC apoptosis at transcriptional, post-transcriptional, translational, and post-translational levels, emphasizing on the potential mechanisms of action. The current limitations and future perspectives of exploring the connection between lncRNAs and RGC apoptosis have been summarized. Understanding the intricate molecular interaction network of lncRNAs and RGC apoptosis will open new avenues for the identification of novel diagnostic biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and molecules for prognostic evaluation of diseases related to RGC injury.
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Epigenetic Regulation of Ferroptosis in Central Nervous System Diseases. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:3584-3599. [PMID: 36847936 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03267-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Ferroptosis, a newly identified form of cell death, is characterized by iron overload and accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species. Inactivation of pathways, such as glutathione/glutathione peroxidase 4, NAD(P)H/ferroptosis suppressor protein 1/ubiquinone, dihydroorotate dehydrogenase/ubiquinol, or guanosine triphosphate cyclohydrolase-1/6(R)-L-erythro-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin pathways, have been found to induce ferroptosis. The accumulating data suggest that epigenetic regulation can determine cell sensitivity to ferroptosis at both the transcriptional and translational levels. While many of the effectors that regulate ferroptosis have been mapped, epigenetic regulation in ferroptosis is not yet fully understood. Neuronal ferroptosis is a driver in several central nervous system (CNS) diseases, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, and thus, research on how to inhibit neuronal ferroptosis is required to develop novel therapies for these diseases. In this review, we have summarized epigenetic regulation of ferroptosis in these CNS diseases, focusing in particular on DNA methylation, non-coding RNA regulation, and histone modification. Understanding epigenetic regulation in ferroptosis will hasten the development of promising therapeutic strategies in CNS diseases associated with ferroptosis.
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Wu Y, Xu X. Long non-coding RNA signature in colorectal cancer: research progression and clinical application. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:28. [PMID: 36797749 PMCID: PMC9936661 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-023-02867-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer is one of the top-ranked human malignancies. The development and progression of colorectal cancer are associated with aberrant expression of multiple coding and non-coding genes. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have an important role in regulating gene stability as well as gene expression. Numerous current studies have shown that lncRNAs are promising biomarkers and therapeutic targets for colorectal cancer. In this review, we have searched the available literature to list lncRNAs involved in the pathogenesis and regulation of colorectal cancer. We focus on the role of lncRNAs in cancer promotion or suppression, their value in tumor diagnosis, and their role in treatment response and prognosis prediction. In addition, we will discuss the signaling pathways that these lncRNAs are mainly associated with in colorectal cancer. We also summarize the role of lncRNAs in colorectal precancerous lesions and colorectal cancer consensus molecular subgroups. We hope this review article will bring you the latest research progress and outlook on lncRNAs in colorectal cancer.
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- Yudi Wu
- grid.33199.310000 0004 0368 7223GI Cancer Research Institute, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China ,grid.33199.310000 0004 0368 7223Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030 People’s Republic of China
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- GI Cancer Research Institute, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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Velasco VME, Ferreira A, Zaman S, Noordermeer D, Ensminger I, Wegrzyn JL. A long-read and short-read transcriptomics approach provides the first high-quality reference transcriptome and genome annotation for Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas-fir). G3 (BETHESDA, MD.) 2023; 13:jkac304. [PMID: 36454025 PMCID: PMC10468028 DOI: 10.1093/g3journal/jkac304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is native to western North America. It grows in a wide range of environmental conditions and is an important timber tree. Although there are several studies on the gene expression responses of Douglas-fir to abiotic cues, the absence of high-quality transcriptome and genome data is a barrier to further investigation. Like for most conifers, the available transcriptome and genome reference dataset for Douglas-fir remains fragmented and requires refinement. We aimed to generate a highly accurate, and complete reference transcriptome and genome annotation. We deep-sequenced the transcriptome of Douglas-fir needles from seedlings that were grown under nonstress control conditions or a combination of heat and drought stress conditions using long-read (LR) and short-read (SR) sequencing platforms. We used 2 computational approaches, namely de novo and genome-guided LR transcriptome assembly. Using the LR de novo assembly, we identified 1.3X more high-quality transcripts, 1.85X more "complete" genes, and 2.7X more functionally annotated genes compared to the genome-guided assembly approach. We predicted 666 long noncoding RNAs and 12,778 unique protein-coding transcripts including 2,016 putative transcription factors. We leveraged the LR de novo assembled transcriptome with paired-end SR and a published single-end SR transcriptome to generate an improved genome annotation. This was conducted with BRAKER2 and refined based on functional annotation, repetitive content, and transcriptome alignment. This high-quality genome annotation has 51,419 unique gene models derived from 322,631 initial predictions. Overall, our informatics approach provides a new reference Douglas-fir transcriptome assembly and genome annotation with considerably improved completeness and functional annotation.
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- Department of Evolution and Ecology, University of
Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Evolution and Ecology, University of
Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Toronto,
Mississauga, ON L5L 1C8, Canada
- Graduate Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of
Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Toronto,
Mississauga, ON L5L 1C8, Canada
- Graduate Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of
Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada
- Graduate Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of
Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada
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- Department of Evolution and Ecology, University of
Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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Lv Z, Lv Z, Song L, Zhang Q, Zhu S. Role of lncRNAs in the pathogenic mechanism of human decreased ovarian reserve. Front Genet 2023; 14:1056061. [PMID: 36845376 PMCID: PMC9944763 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1056061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) is defined as a decrease in the quality and quantity of oocytes, which reduces ovarian endocrine function and female fertility. The impaired follicular development and accelerated follicle atresia lead to a decrease in the number of follicles, while the decline of oocyte quality is related to the disorder of DNA damage-repair, oxidative stress, and the dysfunction of mitochondria. Although the mechanism of DOR is still unclear, recent studies have found that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) as a group of functional RNA molecules participate in the regulation of ovarian function, especially in the differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis of granulosa cells in the ovary. LncRNAs participate in the occurrence of DOR by affecting follicular development and atresia, the synthesis and secretion of ovarian hormones. This review summarizes current research on lncRNAs associated with DOR and reveals the potential underlying mechanisms. The present study suggests that lncRNAs could be considered as prognostic markers and treatment targets for DOR.
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- Zhexi Lv
- School of Medical and Life Sciences/Affiliated Reproductive and Women-Children Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences/Affiliated Reproductive and Women-Children Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences/Affiliated Reproductive and Women-Children Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences/Affiliated Reproductive and Women-Children Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China,*Correspondence: Shaomi Zhu,
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Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms Associating Obesity to Bone Loss. Cells 2023; 12:cells12040521. [PMID: 36831188 PMCID: PMC9954309 DOI: 10.3390/cells12040521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Obesity is an alarming disease that favors the upset of other illnesses and enhances mortality. It is spreading fast worldwide may affect more than 1 billion people by 2030. The imbalance between excessive food ingestion and less energy expenditure leads to pathological adipose tissue expansion, characterized by increased production of proinflammatory mediators with harmful interferences in the whole organism. Bone tissue is one of those target tissues in obesity. Bone is a mineralized connective tissue that is constantly renewed to maintain its mechanical properties. Osteoblasts are responsible for extracellular matrix synthesis, while osteoclasts resorb damaged bone, and the osteocytes have a regulatory role in this process, releasing growth factors and other proteins. A balanced activity among these actors is necessary for healthy bone remodeling. In obesity, several mechanisms may trigger incorrect remodeling, increasing bone resorption to the detriment of bone formation rates. Thus, excessive weight gain may represent higher bone fragility and fracture risk. This review highlights recent insights on the central mechanisms related to obesity-associated abnormal bone. Publications from the last ten years have shown that the main molecular mechanisms associated with obesity and bone loss involve: proinflammatory adipokines and osteokines production, oxidative stress, non-coding RNA interference, insulin resistance, and changes in gut microbiota. The data collection unveils new targets for prevention and putative therapeutic tools against unbalancing bone metabolism during obesity.
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Ratre P, Nazeer N, Kumari R, Thareja S, Jain B, Tiwari R, Kamthan A, Srivastava RK, Mishra PK. Carbon-Based Fluorescent Nano-Biosensors for the Detection of Cell-Free Circulating MicroRNAs. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:226. [PMID: 36831992 PMCID: PMC9953975 DOI: 10.3390/bios13020226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Currently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as potential risks for humans due to adopting a sedentary lifestyle and inaccurate diagnoses. The early detection of NCDs using point-of-care technologies significantly decreases the burden and will be poised to transform clinical intervention and healthcare provision. An imbalance in the levels of circulating cell-free microRNAs (ccf-miRNA) has manifested in NCDs, which are passively released into the bloodstream or actively produced from cells, improving the efficacy of disease screening and providing enormous sensing potential. The effective sensing of ccf-miRNA continues to be a significant technical challenge, even though sophisticated equipment is needed to analyze readouts and expression patterns. Nanomaterials have come to light as a potential solution as they provide significant advantages over other widely used diagnostic techniques to measure miRNAs. Particularly, CNDs-based fluorescence nano-biosensors are of great interest. Owing to the excellent fluorescence characteristics of CNDs, developing such sensors for ccf-microRNAs has been much more accessible. Here, we have critically examined recent advancements in fluorescence-based CNDs biosensors, including tools and techniques used for manufacturing these biosensors. Green synthesis methods for scaling up high-quality, fluorescent CNDs from a natural source are discussed. The various surface modifications that help attach biomolecules to CNDs utilizing covalent conjugation techniques for multiple applications, including self-assembly, sensing, and imaging, are analyzed. The current review will be of particular interest to researchers interested in fluorescence-based biosensors, materials chemistry, nanomedicine, and related fields, as we focus on CNDs-based nano-biosensors for ccf-miRNAs detection applications in the medical field.
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- Pooja Ratre
- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal 462030, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal 462030, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal 462030, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda 151401, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal 462030, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal 462030, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal 462030, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal 462030, India
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Ma X, Yang X, Zhang D, Zhang W, Wang X, Xie K, He J, Mei C, Zan L. RNA-seq analysis reveals the critical role of the novel lncRNA BIANCR in intramuscular adipogenesis through the ERK1/2 signaling pathway. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:21. [PMID: 36732836 PMCID: PMC9896758 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00820-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate numerous biological processes, including adipogenesis. Research on adipogenesis will assist in the treatment of human metabolic diseases and improve meat quality in livestock, such as the content of intramuscular fat (IMF). However, the significance of lncRNAs in intramuscular adipogenesis remains unclear. This research aimed to reveal the lncRNAs transcriptomic profiles in the process of bovine intramuscular adipogenesis and to identify the lncRNAs involved in the adipogenesis of bovine intramuscular adipocytes. RESULTS In this research, a landscape of lncRNAs was identified with RNA-seq in bovine intramuscular adipocytes at four adipogenesis stages (0 d, 3 d, 6 d, and 9 d after differentiation). A total of 7035 lncRNAs were detected, including 3396 novel lncRNAs. Based on the results of differential analysis, co-expression analysis, and functional prediction, we focused on the bovine intramuscular adipogenesis-associated long non-coding RNA (BIANCR), a novel lncRNA that may have an important regulatory function. The knockdown of BIANCR inhibited proliferation and promoted apoptosis of intramuscular preadipocytes. Moreover, BIANCR knockdown inhibited intramuscular adipogenesis by regulating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway. CONCLUSION This study obtained the landscape of lncRNAs during adipogenesis in bovine intramuscular adipocytes. BIANCR plays a crucial role in adipogenesis through the ERK1/2 signaling pathway. The results are noteworthy for improving beef meat quality, molecular breeding, and metabolic disease research.
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- Xinhao Ma
- grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- Xi’an Dairy Cow Breeding Center, Xi’an Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Xi’an, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- Xi’an Dairy Cow Breeding Center, Xi’an Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Xi’an, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China ,grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150National Beef Cattle Improvement Center, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China ,grid.144022.10000 0004 1760 4150National Beef Cattle Improvement Center, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100 People’s Republic of China
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Zhang Q, Ren H, Ge L, Zhang W, Song F, Huang P. A review on the role of long non-coding RNA and microRNA network in clear cell renal cell carcinoma and its tumor microenvironment. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:16. [PMID: 36732762 PMCID: PMC9893571 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-023-02861-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the second lethal urogenital malignancy with the increasing incidence and mortality in the world. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is one major subtype of RCC, which accounts for about 70 to 80% of all RCC cases. Although many innovative therapeutic options have emerged during the last few decades, the efficacy of these treatments for ccRCC patients is very limited. To date, the prognosis of patients with advanced or metastatic ccRCC is still poor. The 5-year survival rate of these patients remains less than 10%, which mainly attributes to the complexity and heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironment (TME). It has been demonstrated that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) perform an indispensable role in the initiation and progression of various tumors. They mostly function as sponges for microRNAs (miRNAs) to regulate the expression of target genes, finally influence the growth, metastasis, apoptosis, drug resistance and TME of tumor cells. However, the role of lncRNA/miRNA/mRNA axis in the TME of ccRCC remains poorly understood. In this review, we summarized the biological function of lncRNA/miRNA/mRNA axis in the pathogenesis of ccRCC, then discussed how lncRNA/miRNA/mRNA axis regulate the TME, finally highlighted their potential application as novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for ccRCC.
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- Qi Zhang
- grid.469325.f0000 0004 1761 325XDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China ,Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- grid.469325.f0000 0004 1761 325XDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China ,Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- grid.469325.f0000 0004 1761 325XDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China ,Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- grid.469325.f0000 0004 1761 325XDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China ,Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China ,Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Robin S, Legeai F, Jouan V, Ogliastro M, Darboux I. Genome-wide identification of lncRNAs associated with viral infection in Spodoptera frugiperda. J Gen Virol 2023; 104. [PMID: 36757871 DOI: 10.1099/jgv.0.001827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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The role of lncRNAs in immune defence has been demonstrated in many multicellular and unicellular organisms. However, investigation of the identification and characterization of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) involved in the insect immune response is still limited. In this study, we used RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) to investigate the expression profiles of lncRNAs and mRNAs in the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda in response to virus infection. To assess the tissue- and virus-specificity of lncRNAs, we analysed and compared their expression profiles in haemocytes and fat body of larvae infected with two entomopathogenic viruses with different lifestyles, i.e. the polydnavirus HdIV (Hyposoter didymator IchnoVirus) and the densovirus JcDV (Junonia coenia densovirus). We identified 1883 candidate lncRNAs, of which 529 showed differential expression following viral infection. Expression profiles differed considerably between samples, indicating that many differentially expressed (DE) lncRNAs showed virus- and tissue-specific expression patterns. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment and target prediction analyses indicated that DE-LncRNAs were mainly enriched in metabolic process, DNA replication and repair, immune response, metabolism of insect hormone and cell adhesion. In addition, we identified three DE-lncRNAs potentially acting as microRNA host genes, suggesting that they participate in gene regulation by producing miRNAs in response to virus infection. This study provides a catalogue of lncRNAs expressed in two important immune tissues and potential insight into their roles in the antiviral defence in S. frugiperda. The results may help future in-depth functional studies to better understand the biological function of lncRNAs in interaction between viruses and the fall armyworm.
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- Stéphanie Robin
- BIPAA, IGEPP, INRAE, Institut Agro, University of Rennes, Rennes, France.,University of Rennes, INRIA, CNRS, IRISA, Rennes, France
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- BIPAA, IGEPP, INRAE, Institut Agro, University of Rennes, Rennes, France.,University of Rennes, INRIA, CNRS, IRISA, Rennes, France
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- INRAE, University of Montpellier, UMR Diversité, Génomes & Interactions Microorganismes-Insectes (DGIMI), Montpellier, France
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- INRAE, University of Montpellier, UMR Diversité, Génomes & Interactions Microorganismes-Insectes (DGIMI), Montpellier, France
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- INRAE, University of Montpellier, UMR Diversité, Génomes & Interactions Microorganismes-Insectes (DGIMI), Montpellier, France
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Geng Z, Huang Y, Wu S, Zhu D, Li W. FUT8-AS1/miR-944/Fused in Sarcoma/Transcription Factor 4 Feedback Loop Participates in the Development of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma through Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2023; 193:233-245. [PMID: 36697118 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2022.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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As a common type of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a lethal and deforming disease. Long noncoding RNAs have emerged as critical modulators in different malignancies. However, the role of fucosyltransferase 8 antisense RNA 1 (FUT8-AS1) in OSCC still remains elusive. In this study, quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot were used for the measurement of RNAs and proteins. Mechanism assays explored the putative correlation among genes. In vitro assays evaluated the changes in OSCC cell malignant phenotype, whereas in vivo assays highlighted the influence of FUT8-AS1 on tumor growth. FUT8-AS1, aberrantly up-regulated in OSCC tissues and cells, could exacerbate OSCC cell malignant behaviors. The cancerogenic property of FUT8-AS1 in OSCC was further confirmed via animal experiments. Furthermore, FUT8-AS1 enhanced the expression of transcription factor 4 (TCF4) via sponging miR-944 and recruiting fused in sarcoma (FUS), thus affecting OSCC cell biological behaviors via modulation on Wnt/β-catenin signaling activity. In addition, TCF4 was validated as the transcriptional activator of FUT8-AS1. To conclude, TCF4-mediated FUT8-AS1 could exacerbate OSCC cell malignant behaviors and facilitate tumor growth via modulation on miR-944/FUS/TCF4.
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- Zushi Geng
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Novel long noncoding RNA LINC02820 augments TNF signaling pathway to remodel cytoskeleton and potentiate metastasis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer Gene Ther 2023; 30:375-387. [PMID: 36357564 PMCID: PMC9935391 DOI: 10.1038/s41417-022-00554-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors in China. However, there are no targets to treat ESCC because the molecular mechanism behind the cancer is still unclear. Here, we found a novel long noncoding RNA LINC02820 was upregulated in ESCC and associated with the ESCC clinicopathological stage. Through a series of functional experiments, we observed that LINC02820 only promoted the migration and invasion capabilities of ESCC cell lines. Mechanically, we found that LINC02820 may affect the cytoskeletal remodeling, interact with splice factor 3B subunit 3 (SF3B3), and cooperate with TNFα to amplify the NF-κB signaling pathway, which can lead to ESCC metastasis. Overall, our findings revealed that LINC02820 is a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for the diagnosis and treatment of ESCC.
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Nan Y, Luo Q, Wu X, Chang W, Zhao P, Liu S, Liu Z. HCP5 prevents ubiquitination-mediated UTP3 degradation to inhibit apoptosis by activating c-Myc transcriptional activity. Mol Ther 2023; 31:552-568. [PMID: 36245126 PMCID: PMC9931552 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Inducing cancer cell apoptosis through cytotoxic reagents is the main therapeutic strategy for diverse cancer types. However, several antiapoptotic factors impede curative cancer therapy by driving cancer cells to resist cytotoxic agent-induced apoptosis, thus leading to refractoriness and relapse. To define critical antiapoptotic factors that contribute to chemoresistance in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), we generated two pairs of parental and apoptosis-resistant cell models through cisplatin (DDP) induction and then performed whole-transcriptome sequencing. We identified the long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) histocompatibility leukocyte antigen complex P5 (HCP5) as the chief culprit for chemoresistance. Mechanistically, HCP5 interacts with UTP3 small subunit processome component (UTP3) and prevents UTP3 degradation from E3 ligase tripartite motif containing 29 (TRIM29)-mediated ubiquitination. UTP3 then recruits c-Myc to activate vesicle-associated membrane protein 3 (VAMP3) expression. Activated VAMP3 suppresses caspase-dependent apoptosis and eventually leads to chemoresistance. Accordingly, the expression level of the HCP5/UTP3/c-Myc/VAMP3 axis in chemoresistant patients is significantly higher than that in chemosensitive patients. Thus, our study demonstrated that the HCP5/UTP3/c-Myc/VAMP3 axis plays an important role in the inhibition of cancer cell apoptosis and that HCP5 may be a promising chemosensitivity target for cancer treatment.
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- Yabing Nan
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
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Domi E, Barchiesi R, Barbier E. Epigenetic Dysregulation in Alcohol-Associated Behaviors: Preclinical and Clinical Evidence. Curr Top Behav Neurosci 2023. [PMID: 36717533 DOI: 10.1007/7854_2022_410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by loss of control over intake and drinking despite harmful consequences. At a molecular level, AUD is associated with long-term neuroadaptations in key brain regions that are involved in reward processing and decision-making. Over the last decades, a great effort has been made to understand the neurobiological basis underlying AUD. Epigenetic mechanisms have emerged as an important mechanism in the regulation of long-term alcohol-induced gene expression changes. Here, we review the literature supporting a role for epigenetic processes in AUD. We particularly focused on the three most studied epigenetic mechanisms: DNA methylation, Histone modification and non-coding RNAs. Clinical studies indicate an association between AUD and DNA methylation both at the gene and global levels. Using behavioral paradigms that mimic some of the characteristics of AUD, preclinical studies demonstrate that changes in epigenetic mechanisms can functionally impact alcohol-associated behaviors. While many studies support a therapeutic potential for targeting epigenetic enzymes, more research is needed to fully understand their role in AUD. Identification of brain circuits underlying alcohol-associated behaviors has made major advances in recent years. However, there are very few studies that investigate how epigenetic mechanisms can affect these circuits or impact the neuronal ensembles that promote alcohol-associated behaviors. Studies that focus on the role of circuit-specific and cell-specific epigenetic changes for clinically relevant alcohol behaviors may provide new insights on the functional role of epigenetic processes in AUD.
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- Esi Domi
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacology Unit, Center for Neuroscience, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Alcohol Addiction Research, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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Peña-Flores JA, Enríquez-Espinoza D, Muela-Campos D, Álvarez-Ramírez A, Sáenz A, Barraza-Gómez AA, Bravo K, Estrada-Macías ME, González-Alvarado K. Functional Relevance of the Long Intergenic Non-Coding RNA Regulator of Reprogramming (Linc-ROR) in Cancer Proliferation, Metastasis, and Drug Resistance. Noncoding RNA 2023; 9:ncrna9010012. [PMID: 36827545 PMCID: PMC9965135 DOI: 10.3390/ncrna9010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Cancer is responsible for more than 10 million deaths every year. Metastasis and drug resistance lead to a poor survival rate and are a major therapeutic challenge. Substantial evidence demonstrates that an increasing number of long non-coding RNAs are dysregulated in cancer, including the long intergenic non-coding RNA, regulator of reprogramming (linc-ROR), which mostly exerts its role as an onco-lncRNA acting as a competing endogenous RNA that sequesters micro RNAs. Although the properties of linc-ROR in relation to some cancers have been reviewed in the past, active research appends evidence constantly to a better comprehension of the role of linc-ROR in different stages of cancer. Moreover, the molecular details and some recent papers have been omitted or partially reported, thus the importance of this review aimed to contribute to the up-to-date understanding of linc-ROR and its implication in cancer tumorigenesis, progression, metastasis, and chemoresistance. As the involvement of linc-ROR in cancer is elucidated, an improvement in diagnostic and prognostic tools could promote and advance in targeted and specific therapies in precision oncology.
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Deng Y, Shi S, Luo J, Zhang Y, Dong H, Wang X, Zhou J, Wei Z, Li J, Xu C, Xu S, Sun Y, Ni B, Wu Y, Yang D, Han C, Tian Y. Regulation of mRNA stability contributes to the function of innate lymphoid cells in various diseases. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1118483. [PMID: 36776864 PMCID: PMC9909350 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1118483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are important subsets of innate immune cells that regulate mucosal immunity. ILCs include natural killer cells, innate lymphoid cells-1 (ILC1s), ILC2s, and ILC3s, which have extremely important roles in the immune system. In this review, we summarize the regulation of mRNA stability mediated through various factors in ILCs (e.g., cytokines, RNA-binding proteins, non-coding RNAs) and their roles in mediating functions in different ILC subsets. In addition, we discuss potential therapeutic targets for diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and pulmonary fibrosis by regulation of mRNA stability in ILCs, which may provide novel directions for future clinical research.
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- Yuanyu Deng
- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Yi Tian, ; Di Yang, ; Chao Han,
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Yi Tian, ; Di Yang, ; Chao Han,
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Yi Tian, ; Di Yang, ; Chao Han,
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Han YC, Shen ZJ, Wang YN, Xiang RL, Xie HZ. LncRNA-mRNA expression profile and functional network of vascular dysfunction in septic rats. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:11. [PMID: 36611198 PMCID: PMC9824925 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-022-00961-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We used microarrays to analyse the changes in long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and mRNAs in aorta tissue in model rats with lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis and determined the lncRNA-mRNA and lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA functional networks. METHODS Wistar rats were intraperitoneally injected with lipopolysaccharide, and the lncRNA and mRNA expression profiles in the aorta were evaluated using microarrays. The functions of the differentially expressed mRNAs were analysed using Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analyses. We then constructed coding/non-coding co-expression and competing endogenous RNA networks to study the mechanisms related to sepsis in rats. RESULTS We identified 503 differentially expressed lncRNAs and 2479 differentially expressed mRNAs in the model rats with lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis. Mitochondrial fission process 1 (MTFP1) was the most significantly down-regulated mRNA. Bioinformatics analysis showed that the significantly down-regulated mRNAs in the sepsis models were in pathways related to mitochondrial structure, function, and energy metabolism. Coding/non-coding co-expression and competing endogenous RNA analyses were conducted using 12 validated lncRNAs in combination with all mRNAs. The coding/non-coding co-expression analysis showed that the 12 validated lncRNAs were mainly regulatory factors for abnormal energy metabolism, including mitochondrial structure damage and aberrant mitochondrial dynamics. The competing endogenous RNA analysis revealed that the potential functions of these 12 lncRNAs might be related to the inflammatory response. CONCLUSION We determined the differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs in the aorta of septic rats using microarrays. Further studies on these lncRNAs will help elucidate the mechanism of sepsis at the genetic level and may identify potential therapeutic targets.
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- Ye-Chen Han
- grid.413106.10000 0000 9889 6335Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No.1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730 China
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- grid.413106.10000 0000 9889 6335Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No.1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730 China
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- grid.413106.10000 0000 9889 6335Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No.1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730 China
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- grid.11135.370000 0001 2256 9319Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100191 China
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- grid.413106.10000 0000 9889 6335Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No.1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730 China
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Dai H, Zhang W, Hua B, Zhu Z, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Miao M. Cucumber STACHYOSE SYNTHASE is regulated by its cis-antisense RNA asCsSTS to balance source-sink carbon partitioning. THE PLANT CELL 2023; 35:435-452. [PMID: 36342214 PMCID: PMC9806573 DOI: 10.1093/plcell/koac317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photosynthate partitioning between source and sink is a key determinant of crop yield. In contrast to sucrose-transporting plants, cucumber (Cucumis sativus) plants mainly transport stachyose and stachyose synthase (CsSTS) synthesizes stachyose in the vasculature for loading. Therefore, CsSTS is considered a key regulator of carbon partitioning. We found that CsSTS expression and CsSTS enzyme activity were upregulated in the vasculature and downregulated in mesophyll tissues at fruiting. In situ hybridization and tissue enrichment experiments revealed that a cis-natural antisense noncoding transcript of CsSTS, named asCsSTS, is mainly expressed in mesophyll tissues. In vitro overexpression (OE), RNA interference (RNAi), and dual luciferase reporter experiments indicated that CsSTSs are negatively regulated by asCsSTS. Fluorescence in situ hybridization revealed that asCsSTS transcript localized in leaf cytoplasm, indicating that the regulation of CsSTS by asCsSTS is a posttranscriptional process. Further investigation revealed that this regulation occurred by reducing CsSTS transcript stability through a DICER-like protein-mediated pathway. Chemically induced OE and RNAi of asCsSTS led to promotion or inhibition, respectively, of assimilate export from leaves and altered fruit growth rates. Our results suggest that the regulation of CsSTSs between the mesophyll and vasculature reduces sugar storage in mesophyll tissue and promotes assimilate export from the leaf when the plant carries fruit.
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- Haibo Dai
- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
- Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics of the Ministry of Education/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225009, China
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Rahmati A, Mafi A, Soleymani F, Babaei Aghdam Z, Masihipour N, Ghezelbash B, Asemi R, Aschner M, Vakili O, Homayoonfal M, Asemi Z, Sharifi M, Azadi A, Mirzaei H, Aghadavod E. Circular RNAs: pivotal role in the leukemogenesis and novel indicators for the diagnosis and prognosis of acute myeloid leukemia. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1149187. [PMID: 37124518 PMCID: PMC10140500 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1149187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive hematological malignancy and affected patients have poor overall survival (OS) rates. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a novel class of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) with a unique loop structure. In recent years, with the development of high-throughput RNA sequencing, many circRNAs have been identified exhibiting either up-regulation or down-regulation in AML patients compared with healthy controls. Recent studies have reported that circRNAs regulate leukemia cell proliferation, stemness, and apoptosis, both positively and negatively. Additionally, circRNAs could be promising biomarkers and therapeutic targets in AML. In this study, we present a comprehensive review of the regulatory roles and potentials of a number of dysregulated circRNAs in AML.
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- Atefe Rahmati
- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Imaging Sciences Research Group, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Science, Lorestan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Cancer Prevention Research Center, Seyyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Cancer Prevention Research Center, Seyyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- *Correspondence: Abbas Azadi, ; Esmat Aghadavod, ; Hamed Mirzaei, ;
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- *Correspondence: Abbas Azadi, ; Esmat Aghadavod, ; Hamed Mirzaei, ;
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Luaibi AR, Al-Saffar M, Jalil AT, Rasol MA, Fedorovich EV, Saleh MM, Ahmed OS. Long non-coding RNAs: The modulators of innate and adaptive immune cells. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 241:154295. [PMID: 36608622 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2022.154295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Before very sensitive current genomics platforms were discovered, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) as controllers of gene expression, were thought to be accumulated genetic garbage. The past few years have seen a lot of interest in a large classification of non-coding transcripts with an indeterminate length of more than 200 nucleotides [1]. lncRNAs' association with immunity and disease progression has been revealed by a growing body of experimental research. Only a limited subset of lncRNAs, however, has solid proof of their role. It is also clear that various immune cells express lncRNAs differently. In this review, we concentrated on the role of lncRNA expression in the regulation of immune cell function and response to pathological conditions in macrophages, dendritic cells, natural killer (NK) cells, neutrophils, Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), T cells, and B cells. The innate and adaptive immune response systems may be significantly regulated by lncRNAs, according to emerging research. To discover possible therapeutic targets for the therapy of different diseases, it may be helpful to have a better realization of the molecular mechanisms beyond the role of lncRNAs in the immune response. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate lncRNA expression and comprehend its significance for the immune system.
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- Aseel Riyadh Luaibi
- Utbah bin Ghazwan High School for Girls, Al_Karkh first Directorate of Education, Ministry of Education, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Community Health Department, Institute of Medical Technology /Baghdad, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Hilla, 51001, Iraq.
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- College of Dentistry, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Transfusiology and Medical, Biotechnologies, Minsk, Belarus
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- Department of Biophysics, College of Applied Sciences, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq; Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
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Donizetti A, Venditti M, Arcaniolo D, Aliperti V, Carrese AM, De Sio M, Minucci S, Caraglia M, Aniello F. The long non-coding RNA transcript, LOC100130460 (CAND1.11) gene, encodes a novel protein highly expressed in cancer cells and tumor human testis tissues. Cancer Biomark 2023; 38:343-353. [PMID: 37661873 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-230160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Testis-specific genes encoding for long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) have been detected in several cancers; many produce proteins with restricted or aberrant expression patterns in normal or cancer tissues. OBJECTIVE To characterize new lncRNA involved in normal and/or pathological differentiation of testicular cells. METHODS Using bioinformatics analysis, we found that lncRNA LOC100130460 (CAND1.11) is expressed in normal and tumor testis; its expression was assessed in several human cell lines by qRT-PCR. CAND1.11 protein, produced by a single nucleotide mutation, was studied by western blot and immunofluorescence analysis on normal, classic seminoma, and Leydig cell tumor testicular tissues. RESULTS CAND1.11 gene is primate-specific; its expression was low in SH-SY5Y cells and increased when differentiated with retinoic acid treatment. CAND1.11 expression in PC3 cells was higher than in PNT2 cells. CAND1.11 protein is present in the human testis and overexpressed in testicular cancer tissues. CONCLUSIONS This report is one of the few providing evidence that a lncRNA produces a protein expressed in normal human tissues and overexpressed in several testicular cancers, suggesting its involvement in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. Although further studies are needed to validate the results, our data indicate that CAND1.11 could be a potential new prognostic biomarker to use in proliferation and cancer.
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- Aldo Donizetti
- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento della Donna, del Bambino e di Chirurgia Generale e Specialistica, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento della Donna, del Bambino e di Chirurgia Generale e Specialistica, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina di Precisione, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy
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Yan L, Liao L, Su X. Role of mechano-sensitive non-coding RNAs in bone remodeling of orthodontic tooth movement: recent advances. Prog Orthod 2022; 23:55. [PMID: 36581789 PMCID: PMC9800683 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-022-00450-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Orthodontic tooth movement relies on bone remodeling and periodontal tissue regeneration in response to the complicated mechanical cues on the compressive and tensive side. In general, mechanical stimulus regulates the expression of mechano-sensitive coding and non-coding genes, which in turn affects how cells are involved in bone remodeling. Growing numbers of non-coding RNAs, particularly mechano-sensitive non-coding RNA, have been verified to be essential for the regulation of osteogenesis and osteoclastogenesis and have revealed how they interact with signaling molecules to do so. This review summarizes recent findings of non-coding RNAs, including microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs, as crucial regulators of gene expression responding to mechanical stimulation, and outlines their roles in bone deposition and resorption. We focused on multiple mechano-sensitive miRNAs such as miR-21, - 29, -34, -103, -494-3p, -1246, -138-5p, -503-5p, and -3198 that play a critical role in osteogenesis function and bone resorption. The emerging roles of force-dependent regulation of lncRNAs in bone remodeling are also discussed extensively. We summarized mechano-sensitive lncRNA XIST, H19, and MALAT1 along with other lncRNAs involved in osteogenesis and osteoclastogenesis. Ultimately, we look forward to the prospects of the novel application of non-coding RNAs as potential therapeutics for tooth movement and periodontal tissue regeneration.
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- Lichao Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine and National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine and National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine and National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Yang HW, Ju SP, Tseng TF. Design the RNA aptamer of PCA3 long non-coding ribonucleic acid by the coarse-grained molecular mechanics. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:13833-13847. [PMID: 34693888 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1994881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The stochastic tunneling-basin hopping-discrete molecular dynamics (STUN-BH-DMD) method was applied to predict the tertiary structure of the prostate cancer marker PCA3 using two respective secondary structures predicted by the Vienna RNA package and Mathews lab package. The RNA CG force field with the geometrical restraints for maintaining PCA3 secondary structures is used. For each secondary structure, 5000 PCA3 structures were predicted by using 5000 independent initial structures. These structures were then evaluated by a scoring function, considering the contributions from the radius of gyration, contact energy, and surface fraction of complementary nucleotides to ASO683 and ASO735 used in the related experiment. For each secondary structure, the PCA3 structures with the highest three scores were selected for aptamer design and further adsorption simulation. The ASOs complementary to PCA3 surface segments possessing relatively higher RMSF values are selected to be the potential PCA3 aptamers. After the adsorption simulation, the adsorption energies of ASO961, ASO3181, ASO3533, and ASO3595 are higher than or comparable to those of ASO683 and ASO735 used in the experiment. The NEB method was used to obtain MEPs for the adsorption process of all predicted ASOs onto PCA3. The adsorption barriers range between 29 ∼ 39 kcal/mol, while the desorption barriers range between 112 ∼ 352 kcal/mol, indicating these aptamer/PCA3 complexes are very stable. Using PCA3 surface segments with relatively higher RMSF values, longer ASOs can be also obtained and most longer ASOs possess lower binding energy, ranging between -486.1 and -618.2 kcal/mol.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Hung-Wei Yang
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Qiu P, Guo Q, Lin J, Pan K, Chen J, Ding M. An exosome-related long non-coding RNAs risk model could predict survival outcomes in patients with breast cancer. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22322. [PMID: 36566321 PMCID: PMC9789946 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26894-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most frequent malignancies among women worldwide. Accumulating evidence indicates that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) may affect BC progression. Exosomes, a class of small membrane vesicles, have been reported to promote tumor progression through transporting proteins, mRNAs, lncRNAs and some other small molecules. However, the interaction between exosome-related lncRNAs and the microenvironment of malignancies is unclear. Hence, we proceeded to investigate the relationship between exosome-related lncRNAs and BC microenvironment. 121 exosome-associated genes were extracted from ExoBCD database. Then, the Pearson analysis was used to screened out the exosome-related lncRNAs. After that, 15 exosome-related differentially expressed lncRNAs were identified by the correlation with BC prognosis. According to the sum of the expression of these 15 lncRNAs, extracted from The Cancer Genome Atlas, and the regression coefficients, an exosome-related lncRNAs signature was developed by using Cox regression analysis. With the median risk score of the training set, the patients in training and validation sets were separated to low-risk group and high-risk group. Subsequently, the lncRNA-mRNA co-expression network was constructed. The distinct enrichment pathways were compared among the different risk groups by using the R package clusterProfiler. The ESTIMATE method and ssGESA database were adopted to study the ESTIMATE Score and immune cell infiltration. Eventually, the expression of immune checkpoint associated genes, microsatellite instable and the immunophenoscore were further analyzed between different risk groups. Different risk groups exhibited different prognosis, with lower survival rate in the high-risk group. The differentially expressed genes between the different risk groups were enriched in biological processes pathways as well as immune responses. BC patients in high-risk group were identified with lower scores of ESTIMATE scores. Subsequently, we noticed that the infiltrating levels of aDCs, B cells, CD8+ T cells, iDCs, DCs, Neutrophils, macrophages, NK cells, pDCs, Tfh, T helper cells, TIL and Tregs were obvious elevated with the decreased risk score in training and validation cohorts. And some immune signatures were significantly activated with the decreased risk score in both cohorts. Eventually, the exosome-associated lncRNAs risk model was demonstrated to accurately predict immunotherapy response in patients with BC. The results of our study suggest that exosome-related lncRNAs risk model has close relationship with prognosis and immune cells infiltration in BC patients. These findings could make a great contribution to improving BC immunotherapy.
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- Pengjun Qiu
- grid.488542.70000 0004 1758 0435Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No.950 Donghai Street, Quanzhou, China
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- grid.488542.70000 0004 1758 0435Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No.950 Donghai Street, Quanzhou, China
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- grid.488542.70000 0004 1758 0435Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No.950 Donghai Street, Quanzhou, China
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- grid.488542.70000 0004 1758 0435Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No.950 Donghai Street, Quanzhou, China
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- grid.488542.70000 0004 1758 0435Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No.950 Donghai Street, Quanzhou, China
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- grid.488542.70000 0004 1758 0435Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, No.950 Donghai Street, Quanzhou, China
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Tan Z, Li W, Cheng X, Zhu Q, Zhang X. Non-Coding RNAs in the Regulation of Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Potential Treatment Targets for Related Disorders. Biomolecules 2022; 13:biom13010018. [PMID: 36671403 PMCID: PMC9855933 DOI: 10.3390/biom13010018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including miRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, and piRNAs, do not encode proteins. Nonetheless, they have critical roles in a variety of cellular activities-such as development, neurogenesis, degeneration, and the response to injury to the nervous system-via protein translation, RNA splicing, gene activation, silencing, modifications, and editing; thus, they may serve as potential targets for disease treatment. The activity of adult neural stem cells (NSCs) in the subgranular zone of the hippocampal dentate gyrus critically influences hippocampal function, including learning, memory, and emotion. ncRNAs have been shown to be involved in the regulation of hippocampal neurogenesis, including proliferation, differentiation, and migration of NSCs and synapse formation. The interaction among ncRNAs is complex and diverse and has become a major topic within the life science. This review outlines advances in research on the roles of ncRNAs in modulating NSC bioactivity in the hippocampus and discusses their potential applications in the treatment of illnesses affecting the hippocampus.
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- Zhengye Tan
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
- Key Laboratory of Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target of Jiangsu Province, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
- Central Lab, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng 224001, China
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