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Shen X, Yan H, Hu M, Zhou H, Wang J, Gao R, Liu Q, Wang X, Liu Y. The potential regulatory role of the non-coding RNAs in regulating the exogenous estrogen-induced feminization in Takifugu rubripes gonad. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2024; 273:107022. [PMID: 39032423 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.107022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Estrogen plays a pivotal role in the early stage of sex differentiation in teleost. However, the underlying mechanisms of estrogen-induced feminization process are still needed for further clarification. Here, the comparative analysis of whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing was conducted between 17beta-Estradiol induced feminized XY (E-XY) gonads and control gonads (C) in Takifugu rubripes. A total of 57 miRNAs, 65 lncRNAs, and 4 circRNAs were found to be expressed at lower levels in control-XY (C-XY) than that in control-XX (C-XX), and were up-regulated in XY during E2-induced feminization process. The expression levels of 24 miRNAs, and 55 lncRNAs were higher in C-XY than that in C-XX, and were down-regulated in E2-treated XY. Furthermore, a correlation analysis was performed between miRNA-seq and mRNA-seq data. In C-XX/C-XY, 114 differential expression (DE) miRNAs were predicted to target to 904 differential expression genes (DEGs), while in C-XY/E-XY, 226 DEmiRNAs were predicted to target to 2,048 DEGs. In C-XX/C-XY, and C-XY/E-XY, KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that those targeted genes were mainly enriched in MAPK signaling, calcium signaling, steroid hormone biosynthesis and ovarian steroidogenesis pathway. Additionally, the competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) regulatory network was constructed by 24 miRNAs, 21 lncRNAs, 4 circRNAs and 5 key sex-related genes. These findings suggested that the expression of critical genes in sex differentiation were altered in E2-treated XY T. rubripes may via the lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulation network to facilitate the differentiation and maintenance of ovaries. Our results provide a new insight into the comprehensive understanding of the effects of estrogen signaling pathways on sex differentiation in teleost gonads.
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- Xufang Shen
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 310058, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture, Ministry of Education, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture, Ministry of Education, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; The Key Laboratory of Pufferfish Breeding and Culture in Liaoning Province, 116023, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture, Ministry of Education, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; The Key Laboratory of Pufferfish Breeding and Culture in Liaoning Province, 116023, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; The Key Laboratory of Pufferfish Breeding and Culture in Liaoning Province, 116023, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; The Key Laboratory of Pufferfish Breeding and Culture in Liaoning Province, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture, Ministry of Education, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; The Key Laboratory of Pufferfish Breeding and Culture in Liaoning Province, 116023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture, Ministry of Education, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; The Key Laboratory of Pufferfish Breeding and Culture in Liaoning Province, 116023, China; College of Marine Science and Environment Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China
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- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China; The Key Laboratory of Pufferfish Breeding and Culture in Liaoning Province, 116023, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 310058, China; Key Laboratory of Environment Controlled Aquaculture, Ministry of Education, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China
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Xiao S, Du J, Yuan G, Luo X, Song L. Granulosa Cells-Related MicroRNAs in Ovarian Diseases: Mechanism, Facts and Perspectives. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01523-w. [PMID: 38594585 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01523-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short single-stranded, noncoding RNAs that affect the translation of mRNAs by imperfectly binding to homologous 3'UTRs. Research on miRNAs in ovarian diseases is constantly expanding because miRNAs are powerful regulators of gene expression and cellular processes and are promising biomarkers. miRNA mimics, miRNA inhibitors and molecules targeting miRNAs (antimiRs) have shown promise as novel therapeutic agents in preclinical development. Granulosa cells (GCs) are supporting cells for developing oocytes in the ovary. GCs regulate female reproductive health by producing sex hormones and LH receptors. Increasing research has reported the relevance of miRNAs in GC pathophysiology. With in-depth studies of disease mechanisms, there are an increasing number of studies on the biomolecular pathways of miRNAs in gynecology and endocrinology. In the present review, we summarize the different functions of GC-related microRNAs in various ovarian disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, premature ovarian failure and ovarian granulosa cell tumors.
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- Shengmin Xiao
- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Hejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Luzhou, 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China.
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Jaiswal A, Kaushik N, Choi EH, Kaushik NK. Functional impact of non-coding RNAs in high-grade breast carcinoma: Moving from resistance to clinical applications: A comprehensive review. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2023; 1878:188915. [PMID: 37196783 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.188915] [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: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Despite the recent advances in cancer therapy, triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) are the most relapsing cancer sub-type. It is partly due to their propensity to develop resistance against the available therapies. An intricate network of regulatory molecules in cellular mechanisms leads to the development of resistance in tumors. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have gained widespread attention as critical regulators of cancer hallmarks. Existing research suggests that aberrant expression of ncRNAs modulates the oncogenic or tumor suppressive signaling. This can mitigate the responsiveness of efficacious anti-tumor interventions. This review presents a systematic overview of biogenesis and down streaming molecular mechanism of the subgroups of ncRNAs. Furthermore, it explains ncRNA-based strategies and challenges to target the chemo-, radio-, and immunoresistance in TNBCs from a clinical standpoint.
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- Apurva Jaiswal
- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Engineering, The University of Suwon, Suwon 18323, Republic of Korea.
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea.
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea.
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Pan C, Li C, Cheng S, Chen Y, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Zhang H, Liu L, Meng P, Yang X, Cheng B, Wen Y, Jia Y, Zhang F. The Effect of Secondary Sexual Characteristics Outset Time Abnormality on Addiction in Adults: a Mendelian Randomization Study. Int J Ment Health Addict 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11469-023-01037-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023] Open
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Timing Expression of miR203a-3p during OA Disease: Preliminary In Vitro Evidence. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054316. [PMID: 36901745 PMCID: PMC10002134 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative bone disease that involves the microenvironment and macroenvironment of joints. Progressive joint tissue degradation and loss of extracellular matrix elements, together with different grades of inflammation, are important hallmarks of OA disease. Therefore, the identification of specific biomarkers to distinguish the stages of disease becomes a primary necessity in clinical practice. To this aim, we investigated the role of miR203a-3p in OA progression starting from the evidence obtained by osteoblasts isolated from joint tissues of OA patients classified according to different Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) grading (KL ≤ 3 and KL > 3) and hMSCs treated with IL-1β. Through qRT-PCR analysis, it was found that osteoblasts (OBs) derived from the KL ≤ 3 group expressed high levels of miR203a-3p and low levels of ILs compared with those of OBs derived from the KL > 3 group. The stimulation with IL-1β improved the expression of miR203a-3p and the methylation of the IL-6 promoter gene, favoring an increase in relative protein expression. The gain and loss of function studies showed that the transfection with miR203a-3p inhibitor alone or in co-treatments with IL-1β was able to induce the expression of CX-43 and SP-1 and to modulate the expression of TAZ, in OBs derived from OA patients with KL ≤ 3 compared with KL > 3. These events, confirmed also by qRT-PCR analysis, Western blot, and ELISA assay performed on hMSCs stimulated with IL-1β, supported our hypothesis about the role of miR203a-3p in OA progression. The results suggested that during the early stage, miR203a-3p displayed a protective role reducing the inflammatory effects on CX-43, SP-1, and TAZ. During the OA progression the downregulation of miR203a-3p and consequently the upregulation of CX-43/SP-1 and TAZ expression improved the inflammatory response and the reorganization of the cytoskeleton. This role led to the subsequent stage of the disease, where the aberrant inflammatory and fibrotic responses determined the destruction of the joint.
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Pashaei M, Mashayekhi F, Zahiri Z, Salehi Z. miR-203a-3p, ABL1 and TP63 gene expression is altered in the endometrium of women with endometriosis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2022; 38:603-607. [PMID: 35587747 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2022.2076830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Many genes and miRNAs have been shown to be associated with the pathogenesis of endometriosis. TP63 (p63) is implicated in lineage specification, proliferative potential, differentiation, cell death and survival. The ABL1 proto-oncogene encodes a cytoplasmic and nuclear protein tyrosine kinase implicated in cell differentiation, cell division, and cell adhesion. Moreover, hsa-miR-203a-3p was reported to play pivotal roles in tumor progression by targeting multiple genes, including ABL1 and TP63. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of ABL1, TP63, and miR-203a-3p in endometriosis. METHODS This study included 30 women with endometriosis (stage III: n = 12 and stage IV: n = 18) and 30 age-matched controls. Total RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis were performed, and a quantitative polymerase chain reaction technique was used to determine the expression of miR-203a-3p, TP63, and ABL1. RESULTS TP63 and ABL1 were significantly overexpressed in stages III and IV endometriosis as compared to controls (p < .0001). Moreover, overexpression of ABL1 and TP63 was observed in stage IV compared to stage III (p = .0006 and p = .0002, respectively). Furthermore, significant increase miR-203a-3p expression has been seen in stage IV endometriosis compared to controls (p = .006). The expression of miR-203a-3p in stage III was not significant compared to stage IV and control (p = .33 and p = .43, respectively). CONCLUSION It is concluded that miR-203a-3p, ABL1 and TP63 gene expression is altered in the endometrium of patients with endometriosis. It is also suggested that miR-203a-3p, ABL1, and TP63 might be candidate factors for the pathogenesis of endometriosis and suggesting its therapeutic potential in endometriosis.
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- Maryam Pashaei
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Centre, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Alzahra Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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Fu XF, Zhao HC, Yang CL, Chen CZ, Wang K, Gao F, Tian YZ, Zhao HL. MicroRNA-203-3p inhibits the proliferation, invasion and migration of pancreatic cancer cells by downregulating fibroblast growth factor 2. Oncol Lett 2021; 22:626. [PMID: 34267818 PMCID: PMC8258624 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2021.12887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Aberrant expression of fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) is a major cause of poor prognosis in patients with pancreatic cancer. MicroRNA (miRNA/miR) miR-203-3p is a newly identified miRNA that can affect the biological behavior of tumors. The present study investigated the function of miR-203-3p on the regulation of FGF2 expression, and its role in pancreatic cancer cell proliferation, apoptosis, invasion and migration. Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR was used to determine the mRNA expression levels of miR-203-3p and FGF2 in vitro. Cell Counting Kit-8, Annexin V-APC/7-AAD double-staining Apoptosis Detection kit, wound healing and Transwell assays were used to determine the proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells. The binding of miR-203-3p to FGF2 was assessed by a luciferase reporter assay. The results demonstrated that miR-203-3p expression was downregulated in pancreatic cancer cells. Gain- and loss-of-function experiments indicated that miR-203-3p inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion, and promoted the apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. In addition, it was found that alteration of miR-203-3p abolished the promoting effects of FGF2 on pancreatic cancer cells. The present study demonstrated that FGF2 significantly promoted the proliferation, invasion and migration of pancreatic cancer cells. The mechanism involved the binding of miR-203-3p to the 3′-untranslated region of FGF2 mRNA, resulting in the downregulation of FGF2. In conclusion, miR-203-3p inhibited FGF2 expression, regulated the proliferation and inhibited the invasion and migration of pancreatic cancer cells.
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- Xi-Feng Fu
- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030032, P.R. China.,Third Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, P.R. China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030032, P.R. China.,Third Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, P.R. China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030032, P.R. China
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- Third Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, P.R. China
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- Third Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, P.R. China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030032, P.R. China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030032, P.R. China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030032, P.R. China.,Third Clinical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, P.R. China
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Liu H, Li J, Zhao H, Liu X, Ye X. DNAJC2 is reversely regulated by miR‑627‑3p, promoting the proliferation of colorectal cancer. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:589. [PMID: 34165158 PMCID: PMC8222964 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies among human, which is often connected with increased incidence and mortality rate. DnaJ Heat Shock Protein Family (Hsp40) Member C2 (DNAJC2) is an epigenetic factor, which is involved in a number of cytological functions, such as transcriptional regulation and ubiquitination. A number of studies reveal that DNAJC2 is closely associated with several tumors. However, the function and mechanism of DNAJC2 in CRC remains to be elucidated. In the present study, the expression of DNAJC2 was detected in CRC tissues and adjacent normal tissues. The results indicated that DNAJC2 was increased in CRC tissues and the expression level of DNAJC2 was significantly associated with tumor size. Cell function was detected via Cell Counting Kit-8, 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine, colony formation assays and flow cytometry by upregulating or knocking down of DNAJC2. Overexpression of DNAJC2 could accelerate cell proliferation while suppression of DNAJC2 decreased cell proliferation, possibly via the regulation of cell cycle regulation in vitro. It was also found that the function of DNAJC2 was reversely regulated by miR-672-3p, causing the promoting of cell proliferation through the activation of AKT/P21 signal pathway in CRC cells. These results suggested that DNAJC2 is a tumor-regulated protein in the progression of CRC and may represent a novel target for CRC detection and therapy.
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- Hongfu Liu
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, Guiyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatric, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi 341000, P.R. China
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Ma X, Wang G, Wu L, Liu H, Jiang H, Wang L, Liu Q, Wu Q, Tian X, Li X. Dynamic expression and functional analysis of circular RNA in the gonads of Chinese soft-shelled turtles (Pelodiscus sinensis). COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2021; 39:100863. [PMID: 34237608 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2021.100863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Circular RNA (circRNA) is a noncoding RNA that can regulate a variety of biological processes. CircRNAs can regulate gene expression posttranscriptionally by acting as microRNA sponges. Many turtle species are remarkable organisms due to their reproductive processes. However, information on circRNA in the gonads of turtles is limited. In this study, 6, 121 circRNAs were identified in the testes and ovaries of Chinese soft-shelled turtles (Pelodiscus sinensis) using the Illumina platform, and 710 circRNAs were significantly differentially expressed (DE). The DE circRNAs included 541 upregulated and 169 downregulated circRNAs in the testes. GO and KEGG pathway analysis indicated that the DE circRNAs were enriched in several signaling pathways, including GnRH, Wnt, FoxO, Progesterone mediated oocyte maturation, and mTOR signaling pathways. Five DE circRNAs were randomly selected, and their relative expression levels in ovaries and testes were detected by quantitative real-time PCR. All of these circRNAs were differentially expressed. In addition, 9, 883 interactions between circRNAs and miRNAs were predicted in the turtles. Target genes of the miRNAs include a range of genes regulating gonadal development. Seven ceRNA networks (DE circRNAs-DE miRNAs-DE mRNAs), including 7 DE circRNAs, 11 DE miRNAs and 20 DE mRNAs, were constructed. The networks included Cdc6, the miR-1 family, the miR-203 family, and the miR-302 family. The expression profile of gonadal circRNAs might help to elucidate the roles of nonprotein coding RNAs in turtle gonadal development.
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- Xiao Ma
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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Overexpressing microRNA-203 alleviates myocardial infarction via interacting with long non-coding RNA MIAT and mitochondrial coupling factor 6. Arch Pharm Res 2021; 44:525-535. [PMID: 33942232 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-021-01324-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of high mortality worldwide. Long non-coding RNA myocardial infarction associated transcript (MIAT) and mitochondrial coupling factor 6 (CF6) aggravate MI. This study aimed to elucidate whether miR-203 interacted with MIAT and CF6 in MI. Results revealed that MIAT and CF6 expressions were upregulated and that miR-203 was downregulated in mouse myocardial tissues after MI, as well as in hypoxic mouse cardiomyocytes. The overexpression of MIAT in mouse cardiomyocytes raised CF6 expression, whereas the knockdown of MIAT had the opposite effect. Mechanistically, the luciferase reporter and RNA pull-down assays corroborated the binding between miR-203 and CF6 3'UTR and between miR-203 and MIAT. The simultaneous overexpression of miR-203 and MIAT restored the reduction of CF6 caused by miR-203 overexpression alone, and the overexpression of miR-203 diminished the percentage of infarct area and the apoptosis of cardiomyocytes in vivo. Our findings corroborate that overexpressing miR-203 alleviates MI via interacting with MIAT and CF6.
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Tu J, Yang H, Jiang L, Chen Y, Li Z, Li L, Zhang Y, Chen X, Chen H, Yu Z. The Central Roles of Noncoding RNA in Estrogen-Dependent Female Reproductive System Tumors. Int J Endocrinol 2021; 2021:5572063. [PMID: 34122542 PMCID: PMC8169271 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5572063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The pathogenesis of ovarian and endometrial cancers is closely associated with estrogen-related pathways. These estrogen-dependent tumors seriously threaten the health and quality of life in women. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are defined as RNAs that do not encode proteins, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), both of which have been reported in estrogen-dependent female reproductive system tumors. This review systematically summarizes the role of ncRNAs in estrogen-dependent tumors and common patterns of regulatory mechanisms to explore their future research directions in tumor diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. This may provide new ideas for the potential application of ncRNAs in estrogen-dependent female reproductive system tumors.
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- Jiajie Tu
- Key Laboratory of Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Collaborative Innovation Center of Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Ministry of Education, Anhui Collaborative Innovation Center of Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Medicine, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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Triple negative breast cancer in the era of miRNA. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2020; 157:103196. [PMID: 33307198 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2020.103196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The objective of this review is to elucidate the role of miRNAs in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). To achieve our goal, we searched databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Springer, Web of Science and Scopus. We retrieved up to 1233 articles, based a rigorous selection criterion, only 197 articles were extensively reviewed. We selected articles only addressing TNBC, but not other types of breast cancer, with the employed approach being miRNA analysis and/or profiling. Our extensive review resulted in grouping of miRNAs into categories in which specific members of miRNAs have roles in specific mechanism in TNBC i.e., carcinogenesis, invasion, metastasis, apoptosis, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. TNBC is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer; therefore, different approaches for accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment are needed. In this review we summarize the up-to-date miRNA profiling, prognostic, and therapeutic findings that add to the route of controlling TNBC.
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Estrogen Receptors and Estrogen-Induced Uterine Vasodilation in Pregnancy. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21124349. [PMID: 32570961 PMCID: PMC7352873 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21124349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Normal pregnancy is associated with dramatic increases in uterine blood flow to facilitate the bidirectional maternal–fetal exchanges of respiratory gases and to provide sole nutrient support for fetal growth and survival. The mechanism(s) underlying pregnancy-associated uterine vasodilation remain incompletely understood, but this is associated with elevated estrogens, which stimulate specific estrogen receptor (ER)-dependent vasodilator production in the uterine artery (UA). The classical ERs (ERα and ERβ) and the plasma-bound G protein-coupled ER (GPR30/GPER) are expressed in UA endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells, mediating the vasodilatory effects of estrogens through genomic and/or nongenomic pathways that are likely epigenetically modified. The activation of these three ERs by estrogens enhances the endothelial production of nitric oxide (NO), which has been shown to play a key role in uterine vasodilation during pregnancy. However, the local blockade of NO biosynthesis only partially attenuates estrogen-induced and pregnancy-associated uterine vasodilation, suggesting that mechanisms other than NO exist to mediate uterine vasodilation. In this review, we summarize the literature on the role of NO in ER-mediated mechanisms controlling estrogen-induced and pregnancy-associated uterine vasodilation and our recent work on a “new” UA vasodilator hydrogen sulfide (H2S) that has dramatically changed our view of how estrogens regulate uterine vasodilation in pregnancy.
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Tian L, Su Z, Ma X, Wang F, Guo Y. Inhibition of miR-203 Ameliorates Osteoarthritis Cartilage Degradation in the Postmenopausal Rat Model: Involvement of Estrogen Receptor α. HUM GENE THER CL DEV 2020; 30:160-168. [PMID: 31711313 DOI: 10.1089/humc.2019.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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miR-203 is known to target estrogen receptor α (ERα) in various cancer cell lines, such as MCF-7. However, whether miR-203 regulates ERα and contributes to the onset and progression of osteoarthritis (OA) is poorly understood. A combined protocol of the bilateral ovariectomy and the intra-articular monosodium iodoacetate injection was applied to establish a postmenopausal OA model in rats. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect miR-203 and mRNAs and Western blotting was exploited to quantify the expression levels on the protein level. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were deployed to detect the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), MMP-3, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and collagen type II degradation (CTX-II) in serum samples. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was utilized to confirm the direct binding of miR-203 on ERα in postmenopausal OA rats. Expression of miR-203 was elevated; while ERα mRNA and protein were downregulated in postmenopausal OA rats, compared with sham rats. Dual-luciferase reporter assay confirmed miR-203 bound and negatively regulated ERα, resulting in promoted cellular inflammation and cartilage destruction in postmenopausal OA rats. Suppression of miR-203 using a specific inhibitor ameliorated cartilage degradation in postmenopausal OA rats. miR-203 is pivotal in the onset and progression of OA in the postmenopausal rat model, and holds promise for a therapeutic target of OA treatment.
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- Lijun Tian
- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma Dept. 2, the Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Dept. 3, People's Hospital of Luancheng, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Liulintun Center Health Hospital of Luancheng, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma Dept. 2, the Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Guo Y, Tian L, Du X, Deng Z. MiR-203 regulates estrogen receptor α and cartilage degradation in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes. J Bone Miner Metab 2020; 38:346-356. [PMID: 31894489 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-019-01062-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Estrogen receptor α (ERα) plays important roles in the etiology of osteoarthritis (OA), in which cartilage degradation and cellular inflammation are involved. MiR-203 is reported to direct target ERα, but its roles in chondrocytes remain uncovered. METHODS In this study, ELISA showed that the level of estrogen hormone in the serum of postmenopausal OA patients was significantly lower than the one in patients without OA. RT-PCR revealed that the expression level of miR-203 was significantly up-regulated in the OA patients. Furthermore, western blotting demonstrated the lower expression levels of aggrecan, Col2A1, and ERα in the isolated articular cartilage tissues of OA patients. To decipher the association between ERα and miR-203 in the pathogenesis of OA, IL-1β stimulated cultured chondrocyte cell model was established to measure the cell viability, cellular inflammation, cell injury, as well as cartilage degradation with miR-203 inhibitor and ERα. RESULTS The results showed that IL-1β stimulation induced the expression of miR-203, which promoted cellular inflammation and cell injury, and caused down-regulation of aggrecan and Col2A1. Luciferase assay indicated the direct binding between miR-203 and ERα, and ERα-specific SiRNA inversed the protective role of miR-203 inhibitor in the progression of OA in the cell system. CONCLUSIONS MiR-203 is critical in the onset and progression of OA, at least in part, caused by estrogen deficiency and ERα instability in OA patients, providing a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of OA.
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- Yusong Guo
- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department 2, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, 050011, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department 2, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, 050011, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department 2, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, 050011, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department 2, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, 050011, Hebei, China
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Zhang W, Liu Y, Zhou X, Zhao R, Wang H. Applications of CRISPR-Cas9 in gynecological cancer research. Clin Genet 2020; 97:827-834. [PMID: 32040210 DOI: 10.1111/cge.13717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gynecological cancers pose a significant threat to women's health worldwide, with cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer having high incidences. Current gynecological cancer treatment methods mainly include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and chemoradiotherapy. The CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology as a new therapeutic method has shown tremendous effect in the treatment of other cancers, promoting research on its potential therapeutic effect in gynecological cancer. In this article, we reviewed the current research status of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in gynecological cancer, focusing on the importance of studying the mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9 in gynecological cancer treatment, thereby laying a foundation for further research on its clinical application.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Cai Z, Li K, Yang K, Luo D, Xu H. Suppression of miR-203-3p inhibits lipopolysaccharide induced human intervertebral disc inflammation and degeneration through upregulating estrogen receptor α. Gene Ther 2020; 27:417-426. [PMID: 31896759 DOI: 10.1038/s41434-019-0118-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Accumulating evidence demonstrates that estrogen receptor α (ERα) and microRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). However, the specific miRNA that related with ERα during IDD development remains unknown. Therefore, we aimed to explore the role of ERα-related miRNA in the IDD model. Nucleus pulposus (NP) cells were isolated from IDD patients. ERα-related miRNAs were selected and verified in NP tissues from IDD patients using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Also, the related cytokine mRNA levels were detected by qRT-PCR. Protein levels were determined by Western blot. The concentrations of inflammatory cytokines in culture supernatants were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. MiR-203-3p was found to be upregulated in NP tissues of high-grade IDD patients compared with low-grade IDD patients, and negatively associated with ERα expression. MiR-203-3p directly targeted ERα in NP cells of IDD patients. After lipopolysaccharides (LPS) stimulation, miR-203-3p expression increased, while ERα expression decreased in NP cells. MiR-203-3p inhibition suppressed the effect of LPS on ERα expression and IDD related genes, while ERα downregulation rescued the effect of LPS. In conclusion, suppression the expression of miR-203-3p could inhibit LPS-induced human intervertebral disc inflammation and degeneration through upregulating ERα.
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- Zhongxu Cai
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Dongying People's Hospital, No. 317, Nanyi Road, Dongying, 257091, Shandong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, No. 67, Dongchang Xilu Road, Liaocheng, 252000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, No. 67, Dongchang Xilu Road, Liaocheng, 252000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, No. 67, Dongchang Xilu Road, Liaocheng, 252000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, No. 67, Dongchang Xilu Road, Liaocheng, 252000, Shandong, China.
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TonEBP/NFAT5 promotes obesity and insulin resistance by epigenetic suppression of white adipose tissue beiging. Nat Commun 2019; 10:3536. [PMID: 31387996 PMCID: PMC6684655 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-11302-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Tonicity-responsive enhancer binding protein (TonEBP or NFAT5) is a regulator of cellular adaptation to hypertonicity, macrophage activation and T-cell development. Here we report that TonEBP is an epigenetic regulator of thermogenesis and obesity. In mouse subcutaneous adipocytes, TonEBP expression increases > 50-fold in response to high-fat diet (HFD) feeding. Mice with TonEBP haplo-deficiency or adipocyte-specific TonEBP deficiency are resistant to HFD-induced obesity and metabolic defects (hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hyperinsulinemia). They also display increased oxygen consumption, resistance to hypothermia, and beiging of subcutaneous fat tissues. TonEBP suppresses the promoter of β3-adrenoreceptor gene, a critical regulator of lipolysis and thermogenesis, in ex vivo and cultured adipocytes. This involves recruitment of DNMT1 DNA methylase and methylation of the promoter. In human subcutaneous adipocytes TonEBP expression displays a correlation with body mass index but an inverse correlation with β3-adrenoreceptor expression. Thus, TonEBP is an attractive therapeutic target for obesity, insulin resistance, and hyperlipidemia. Activation of thermogenic beige adipocytes within white adipose tissue increases energy expenditure. Here, the authors show that expression of TonEBP in adipocytes is increased when mice are fed a high fat diet and that it suppresses expression of beta3-adrenoreceptor.
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Asghariazar V, Sakhinia E, Mansoori B, Mohammadi A, Baradaran B. Tumor suppressor microRNAs in lung cancer: An insight to signaling pathways and drug resistance. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:19274-19289. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Vahid Asghariazar
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
- Immunology Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
- Student Research Committee Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Immunology Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
- Aging Research Institute, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
- Department of Cancer and Inflammation Research, Institute for Molecular Medicine University of Southern Denmark Odense Denmark
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- Department of Cancer and Inflammation Research, Institute for Molecular Medicine University of Southern Denmark Odense Denmark
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- Immunology Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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Wang CC, Chen X, Qu J, Sun YZ, Li JQ. RFSMMA: A New Computational Model to Identify and Prioritize Potential Small Molecule-MiRNA Associations. J Chem Inf Model 2019; 59:1668-1679. [PMID: 30840454 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.9b00129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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More and more studies found that many complex human diseases occur accompanied by aberrant expression of microRNAs (miRNAs). Small molecule (SM) drugs have been utilized to treat complex human diseases by affecting the expression of miRNAs. Several computational methods were proposed to infer underlying associations between SMs and miRNAs. In our study, we proposed a new calculation model of random forest based small molecule-miRNA association prediction (RFSMMA) which was based on the known SM-miRNA associations in the SM2miR database. RFSMMA utilized the similarity of SMs and miRNAs as features to represent SM-miRNA pairs and further implemented the machine learning algorithm of random forest to train training samples and obtain a prediction model. In RFSMMA, integrating multiple kinds of similarity can avoid the bias of single similarity and choosing more reliable features from original features can represent SM-miRNA pairs more accurately. We carried out cross validations to assess predictive accuracy of RFSMMA. As a result, RFSMMA acquired AUCs of 0.9854, 0.9839, 0.7052, and 0.9917 ± 0.0008 under global leave-one-out cross validation (LOOCV), miRNA-fixed local LOOCV, SM-fixed local LOOCV, and 5-fold cross validation, respectively, under data set 1. Based on data set 2, RFSMMA obtained AUCs of 0.8456, 0.8463, 0.6653, and 0.8389 ± 0.0033 under four cross validations according to the order mentioned above. In addition, we implemented a case study on three common SMs, namely, 5-fluorouracil, 17β-estradiol, and 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine. Among the top 50 associated miRNAs of these three SMs predicted by RFSMMA, 31, 32, and 28 miRNAs were verified, respectively. Therefore, RFSMMA is shown to be an effective and reliable tool for identifying underlying SM-miRNA associations.
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- Chun-Chun Wang
- School of Information and Control Engineering , China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou 221116 , China
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- School of Information and Control Engineering , China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou 221116 , China
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- School of Information and Control Engineering , China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou 221116 , China
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- College of Computer Science and Software Engineering , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China
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- College of Computer Science and Software Engineering , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China
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Ors-Kumoglu G, Gulce-Iz S, Biray-Avci C. Therapeutic microRNAs in human cancer. Cytotechnology 2019; 71:411-425. [PMID: 30600466 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-018-0291-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are RNA molecules at about 22 nucleotide in length that are non-coding, which regulate gene expression in the post-transcriptional level by performing degradation or blocks translation of the target mRNA. It is known that they play roles in mechanisms such as metabolic regulation, embryogenesis, organogenesis, differentiation and growth control by providing post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. With these properties, miRNAs play important roles in the regulation of biological processes such as proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, drug resistance mechanisms in eukaryotic cells. In addition, there are miRNAs that can be used for cancer therapy. Tumor cells and tumor microenvironment have different miRNA expression profiles. Some miRNAs are known to play a role in the onset and progression of the tumor. miRNAs with oncogenic or tumor suppressive activity specific to different cancer types are still being investigated. This review summarizes the role of miRNAs in tumorigenesis, therapeutic strategies in human cancer and current studies.
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- Gizem Ors-Kumoglu
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.,Biomedical Technologies Graduate Programme, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Wang W, Du M, Li Z, Zhang L, Li Q, Xu Z, Li B, Wang L, Li F, Zhang D, Xu H, Yang L, Gong W, Qiang F, Zhang Z, Xu Z. A Genetic Variant Located in miR-146b Promoter Region Is Associated with Prognosis of Gastric Cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2018; 27:822-828. [PMID: 29685895 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-17-1054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: SNPs in the promoter region of miRNAs have been reported to be associated with cancer prognosis. Our previous study found that miR-146b had a strong correlation with the stage classification of gastric cancer and contributed to tumor progression. The current study was aimed at investigating whether an SNP located in the promoter region of miR-146b could affect the survival rate of gastric cancer.Methods: Using bioinformatics tools, we identified one SNP (rs1536309) that is located in the miR-146b promoter. We genotyped this SNP site to assess its association with gastric cancer prognosis in 940 cases.Results: We found that the dominant model of miR-146b rs1536309 was associated with a higher survival rate of gastric cancer. The association remained significant in the subgroup analysis by age (≤60), sex (male), tumor size (≤5 cm), histologic type (diffuse), lymph node metastasis (N0), distant metastasis (M0), and TNM stage (I/II).Conclusions: Our results suggested that the miR-146b rs1536309 polymorphism may be a potential biomarker for the prognosis of gastric cancer.Impact: This is the first evidence showing that patients carrying the miR-146b-5p rs1536309 CC/CT genotypes exhibited better survival than those carrying the TT genotype, suggesting the protective effect of the C allele in the prognosis of gastric cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 27(7); 822-8. ©2018 AACR.
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- Weizhi Wang
- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Cancer Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Genetic Toxicology, the Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yixing Tumor Hospital, Yixing, China
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- Core Laboratory, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Cancer Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China. .,Department of Genetic Toxicology, the Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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