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Niu Y, Zhang Y, Tian W, Wang Y, Liu Y, Ji H, Cai H, Han R, Tian Y, Liu X, Kang X, Li Z. The long noncoding RNA lncMPD2 inhibits myogenesis by targeting the miR-34a-5p/THBS1 axis. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133688. [PMID: 38971281 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133688] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) participate in regulating skeletal muscle development. However, little is known about their role in regulating chicken myogenesis. In this study, we identified a novel lncRNA, lncMPD2, through transcriptome sequencing of chicken myoblasts at different developmental stages. Functionally, gain- and loss-of-function experiments showed that lncMPD2 inhibited myoblast proliferation and differentiation. Mechanistically, lncMPD2 directly bound to miR-34a-5p, and miR-34a-5p promoted myoblasts proliferation and differentiation and inhibited the mRNA and protein expression of its target gene THBS1. THBS1 inhibited myoblast proliferation and differentiation in vitro and delayed muscle regeneration in vivo. Furthermore, rescue experiments showed that lncMPD2 counteracted the inhibitory effects of miR-34a-5p on THBS1 and myogenesis-related gene mRNA and protein expression. In conclusion, lncMPD2 regulates the miR-34a-5p/THBS1 axis to inhibit the proliferation and differentiation of myoblasts and skeletal muscle regeneration. This study provides more insight into the molecular regulatory network of skeletal muscle development, identifying novel potential biomarkers for improving chicken quality and increasing chicken yield. In addition, this study provides a potential goal for breeding strategies that minimize muscle damage in chickens.
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- Yufang Niu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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Wang L, Huang Q, Li H, Li H, Wang X, Tan X. Mechanism of LncRNA FTX regulates nephroblastoma progression through MiR-215-5p/PI3K/AKT axis. J Pediatr Urol 2024; 20:491.e1-491.e8. [PMID: 38365477 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.01.023] [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] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nephroblastoma, also more commonly known as Wilms tumor (WT), is a common childhood malignancy that connects tumorigenesis and organ development in the kidney. OBJECTIVE The current study focused on the effect of lncRNA FTX in nephroblastoma. STUDY DESIGN Expression of lncRNA FTX in nephroblastoma tissues and cells was determined. The expression location of lncRNA FTX was detected by FISH. The binding of lncRNA FTX and miR-215-5p with Ago2 was verified by RIP. Following gain- and loss-of-function approaches, the crucial role of lncRNA FTX and miR-215-5p in nephroblastoma cell functions was measured with the involvement of the PI3K/AKT pathway. RESULTS LncRNA FTX was elevated and miR-215-5p was declined in nephroblastoma. Silencing of lncRNA FTX or mimic of miR-215-5p inhibited the malignant properties of nephroblastoma cells. LncRNA FTX was localized in the cytoplasm and might bind miR-215-5p. LncRNA FTX promoted the malignant features of nephroblastoma cells by inhibiting miR-215-5p through activating of the PI3K/AKT pathway. CONCLUSIONS LncRNA FTX is capable of accelerating nephroblastoma development in vitro by reducing miR-215-5p through activating of the PI3K/AKT pathway, indicating LncRNA FTX may possibly a future target for the diagnosis and treatment of nephroblastoma. SUMMARY FIGURE.
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- Li Wang
- Pediatric Department of The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya, School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410005, PR China
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- Pediatric Department of The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya, School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410005, PR China
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- Pediatric Department of The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya, School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410005, PR China
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- Pediatric Department of The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya, School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410005, PR China
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- Pediatric Department of The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya, School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410005, PR China.
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- Pediatric Department of The Affiliated Changsha Hospital of Xiangya, School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410005, PR China.
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Zhang Y, Yu Y, Yuan L, Zhang B. EZH2 Promotes Glioma Cell Proliferation, Invasion, and Migration via Mir-142-3p/KCNQ1OT1/HMGB3 Axis : Running Title: EZH2 Promotes Glioma cell Malignant Behaviors. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-04080-0. [PMID: 38556567 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04080-0] [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: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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This study investigates the role and molecular mechanism of EZH2 in glioma cell proliferation, invasion, and migration. EZH2, miR-142-3p, lncRNA KCNQ1OT1, LIN28B, and HMGB3 expressions in glioma tissues and cells were determined using qRT-PCR or Western blot, followed by CCK-8 assay detection of cell viability, Transwell detection of invasion and migration, ChIP analysis of the enrichment of EZH2 and H3K27me3 on miR-142-3p promoter, dual-luciferase reporter assay and RIP validation of the binding of miR-142-3p-KCNQ1OT1 and KCNQ1OT1-LIN28B, and actinomycin D detection of KCNQ1OT1 and HMGB3 mRNA stability. A nude mouse xenograft model and a lung metastasis model were established. EZH2, KCNQ1OT1, LIN28B, and HMGB3 were highly expressed while miR-142-3p was poorly expressed in gliomas. EZH2 silencing restrained glioma cell proliferation, invasion, and migration. EZH2 repressed miR-142-3p expression by elevating the H3K27me3 level. miR-142-3p targeted KCNQ1OT1 expression, and KCNQ1OT1 bound to LIN28B to stabilize HMGB3 mRNA, thereby promoting its protein expression. EZH2 silencing depressed tumor growth and metastasis in nude mice via the miR-142-3p/KCNQ1OT1/HMGB3 axis. In conclusion, EZH2 curbed miR-142-3p expression, thereby relieving the inhibition of KCNQ1OT1 expression by miR-142-3p, enhancing the binding of KCNQ1OT1 to LIN28B, elevating HMGB3 expression, and ultimately accelerating glioma cell proliferation, invasion, and migration.
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- Yiming Zhang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Fengtai You'anmen Hospital, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Epilepsy Center, Beijing Fengtai You'anmen Hospital, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, No. 16, Xin Jie Kou Wai Street, Beijing, 100088, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, He Bei Hua Ao Hospital, No. 11, the Changcheng West Street, Zhangjiakou, 075000, Hebei Province, China.
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Wang Y, Bu N, Luan XF, Song QQ, Ma BF, Hao W, Yan JJ, Wang L, Zheng XL, Maimaitiyiming Y. Harnessing the potential of long non-coding RNAs in breast cancer: from etiology to treatment resistance and clinical applications. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1337579. [PMID: 38505593 PMCID: PMC10949897 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1337579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy among women and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths of females worldwide. It is a complex and molecularly heterogeneous disease, with various subtypes that require different treatment strategies. Despite advances in high-resolution single-cell and multinomial technologies, distant metastasis and therapeutic resistance remain major challenges for BC treatment. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are non-coding RNAs with more than 200 nucleotides in length. They act as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) to regulate post-transcriptional gene stability and modulate protein-protein, protein-DNA, and protein-RNA interactions to regulate various biological processes. Emerging evidence suggests that lncRNAs play essential roles in human cancers, including BC. In this review, we focus on the roles and mechanisms of lncRNAs in BC progression, metastasis, and treatment resistance, and discuss their potential value as therapeutic targets. Specifically, we summarize how lncRNAs are involved in the initiation and progression of BC, as well as their roles in metastasis and the development of therapeutic resistance. We also recapitulate the potential of lncRNAs as diagnostic biomarkers and discuss their potential use in personalized medicine. Finally, we provide lncRNA-based strategies to promote the prognosis of breast cancer patients in clinical settings, including the development of novel lncRNA-targeted therapies.
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- Yun Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Women’s Hospital, Institute of Genetics, and Department of Environmental Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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Ding D, Zhao H, Liu Y, Li S, Wei J, Yang Y, Wang S, Xing G, Hou S, Wang X, Zhang Y. Whole-transcriptome sequencing revealed the role of noncoding RNAs in susceptibility and resistance of Pekin ducks to DHAV-3. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103416. [PMID: 38301494 PMCID: PMC10846394 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103416] [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: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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As the most prevalent pathogen of duck viral hepatitis (DVH), duck hepatitis A virus genotype 3 (DHAV-3) has caused huge economic losses to the duck industry in China. Herein, we obtained whole-transcriptome sequencing data of susceptible (S) and resistant (R) Pekin duckling samples at 0 h, 12 h, and 24 h after DHAV-3 infection. We found that DHAV-3 infection induces 5,396 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), 85 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs), and 727 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs) at 24 hpi in S vs. R ducks, those upregulated genes were enriched in inflammation and cell communications pathways and downregulated genes were related to metabolic processes. Upregulated genes showed high connectivity with the miR-33, miR-193, and miR-11591, and downregulated genes were mainly regulated by miR-2954, miR-125, and miR-146b. With the construction of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA axis, we further identified a few aberrantly expressed lncRNAs (e.g., MSTRG.36194.1, MSTRG.50601.1, MSTRG.34328.7, and MSTRG.29445.1) that regulate expression of hub genes (e.g., THBD, CLIC2, IL8, ACOX2, GPHN, SMLR1, and HAO1) by sponging those highly connected miRNAs. Altogether, our findings defined a dual role of ncRNAs in immune and metabolic regulation during DHAV-3 infection, suggesting potential new targets for treating DHAV-3 infected ducks.
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- Dingbang Ding
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing General Station of Animal Husbandry, Beijing 100101, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Li Z, Li J, Wu Z, Zhu Y, Zhuo T, Nong J, Qian J, Peng H, Dai L, Wang Y, Chen M, Zeng X. Upregulation of POC1A in lung adenocarcinoma promotes tumour progression and predicts poor prognosis. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18135. [PMID: 38429900 PMCID: PMC10907829 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18135] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is characterized by a high incidence rate and mortality. Recently, POC1 centriolar protein A (POC1A) has emerged as a potential biomarker for various cancers, contributing to cancer onset and development. However, the association between POC1A and LUAD remains unexplored. We extracted The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) data sets to analyse the differential expression of POC1A and its relationship with clinical stage. Additionally, we performed diagnostic receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and Kaplan-Meier (KM) survival analysis to assess the diagnostic and prognostic value of POC1A in LUAD. Furthermore, we investigated the correlation between POC1A expression and immune infiltration, tumour mutation burden (TMB), immune checkpoint expression and drug sensitivity. Finally, we verified POC1A expression using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Cell experiments were conducted to validate the effect of POC1A expression on the proliferation, migration and invasion of lung cancer cells. POC1A exhibited overexpression in most tumour tissues, and its overexpression in LUAD was significantly correlated with late-stage presentation and poor prognosis. The high POC1A expression group showed lower levels of immune infiltration but higher levels of immune checkpoint expression and TMB. Moreover, the high POC1A expression group demonstrated sensitivity to multiple drugs. In vitro experiments confirmed that POC1A knockdown led to decreased proliferation, migration, and invasion of lung cancer cells. Our findings suggest that POC1A may contribute to tumour development by modulating the cell cycle and immune cell infiltration. It also represents a potential therapeutic target and marker for the diagnosis and prognosis of LUAD.
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- Zi‐Hao Li
- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Geriatrics Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Respiratory MedicineThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Pediatric SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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- Department of Cardio‐Thoracic SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical UniversityNanningGuangxiChina
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Diener C, Keller A, Meese E. The miRNA-target interactions: An underestimated intricacy. Nucleic Acids Res 2024; 52:1544-1557. [PMID: 38033323 PMCID: PMC10899768 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad1142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play indispensable roles in posttranscriptional gene regulation. Their cellular regulatory impact is determined not solely by their sheer number, which likely amounts to >2000 individual miRNAs in human, than by the regulatory effectiveness of single miRNAs. Although, one begins to develop an understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying miRNA-target interactions (MTIs), the overall knowledge of MTI functionality is still rather patchy. In this critical review, we summarize key features of mammalian MTIs. We especially highlight latest insights on (i) the dynamic make-up of miRNA binding sites including non-canonical binding sites, (ii) the cooperativity between miRNA binding sites, (iii) the adaptivity of MTIs through sequence modifications, (iv) the bearing of intra-cellular miRNA localization changes and (v) the role of cell type and cell status specific miRNA interaction partners. The MTI biology is discussed against the background of state-of-the-art approaches with particular emphasis on experimental strategies for evaluating miRNA functionality.
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- Caroline Diener
- Saarland University (USAAR), Institute of Human Genetics, 66421 Homburg, Germany
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- Saarland University (USAAR), Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS)–Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Saarland University Campus, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Saarland University (USAAR), Institute of Human Genetics, 66421 Homburg, Germany
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Xiang W, Zhang B, Li H. LncRNA DLEU2 contributes to Taxol resistance of gastric cancer cells through regulating the miR-30c-5p-LDHA axis. J Chemother 2024; 36:49-60. [PMID: 37161284 DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2023.2203606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Gastric cancer (GC) is a human malignancy which is associated with high mortality rate and poor prognosis. In addition to surgery, chemo- and radio-therapies are effective strategies against GC at advanced or metastatic stage. Taxol is a traditionally anti-cancer drug which is applied to various types of cancer. However, development of drug resistance limited the anti-cancer effects of Taxol. Currently, the biological roles and mechanisms of non-coding RNA DLEU2 in Taxol resistant GC remain unclear. This study reported that DLEU2 was significantly upregulated and miR-30c-5p was remarkedly downregulated in gastric tumours and cell lines. Silencing DLEU2 or overexpression of miR-30c-5p effectively increased the Taxol sensitivity of GC cells. Through bioinformatics analysis, RNA pull-down and luciferase assay, we demonstrated that DLEU2 sponged miR-30c-5p to block its expression in GC cells. Moreover, from the established Taxol resistant GC cell line, we detected remarkedly upregulated DLEU2 and downregulated miR-30c-5p expressions and significantly elevated glucose metabolism. Under low glucose condition, Taxol resistant cells were more susceptible to Taxol. In addition, we showed overexpression of miR-30c-5p blocked glucose metabolism through inhibiting the LDHA, a glucose metabolism key enzyme by direct targeting the 3'UTR of LDHA. Finally, rescue experiments validated that restoration of miR-30c-5p in DLEU2-overexpressing Taxol resistant GC cells effectively overcame the DLEU2-promoted Taxol resistance. In summary, this study uncovered new roles and molecular mechanisms of the lncRNA DLEU2-promoted Taxol resistance of gastric cancer cells, presenting the DLEU2-miR-30c-5p-LDHA-glucose metabolism axis a potentially therapeutic target for treatment of Taxol resistant GC.
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- Weiguang Xiang
- Medical College, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shenzhen Luohu People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Medical College, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, Anhui Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Shenzhen Luohu People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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He G, Ni H, Wang K, Gao H, Li Y, Gu J, Ni X, Wang Z, Bao Y. Dexmedetomidine attenuates the neuroinflammation and cognitive dysfunction in aged mice by targeting the SNHG14/miR‑340/NF‑κB axis. Biomed Rep 2023; 19:100. [PMID: 37954634 PMCID: PMC10633816 DOI: 10.3892/br.2023.1682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Neuroinflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Results of our previous study demonstrated that dexmedetomidine (Dex) attenuates neuroinflammation in BV2 cells treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) by targeting the microRNA (miR)-340/NF-κB axis. However, the molecular mechanisms by which Dex improves POCD remain unclear. In the present study, the association between long non-coding (lnc)RNA small nucleolar RNA host gene 14 (SNHG14) and miR-340 in BV2 microglial cells was determined using a dual-luciferase reporter assay. In addition, SNHG14, miR-340 and NF-κB expression levels were measured in LPS-treated BV-2 cells and hippocampal tissues of mice with POCD, and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine the levels of proinflammatory mediators. Results of the present study demonstrated that SNHG14 exhibited potential as a target of miR-340. In addition, SNHG14 knockdown increased the levels of miR-340 and reduced the levels of NF-κB in LPS-treated BV2 cells. In addition, Dex treatment significantly reduced the levels of SNHG14 and NF-κB, and elevated the levels of miR-340 in the hippocampus of aged mice with POCD. Moreover, Dex treatment notably decreased the expression levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8 and IL-12 in the hippocampus of aged mice with POCD by upregulating miR-340. The spatial memory impairments in aged mice with POCD were also notably increased following Dex treatment via upregulation of miR-340. Collectively, results of the present study demonstrated that Dex may protect microglia from LPS-induced neuroinflammation in vitro and attenuate hippocampal neuroinflammation in aged mice with POCD in vivo via the SNHG14/miR-340/NF-κB axis. The present study may provide further insights into the mechanisms underlying Dex in the treatment of POCD.
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- Guangbao He
- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P.R. China
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Jankowski M, Farzaneh M, Ghaedrahmati F, Shirvaliloo M, Moalemnia A, Kulus M, Ziemak H, Chwarzyński M, Dzięgiel P, Zabel M, Piotrowska-Kempisty H, Bukowska D, Antosik P, Mozdziak P, Kempisty B. Unveiling Mesenchymal Stem Cells' Regenerative Potential in Clinical Applications: Insights in miRNA and lncRNA Implications. Cells 2023; 12:2559. [PMID: 37947637 PMCID: PMC10649218 DOI: 10.3390/cells12212559] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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It is now widely recognized that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess the capacity to differentiate into a wide array of cell types. Numerous studies have identified the role of lncRNA in the regulation of MSC differentiation. It is important to elucidate the role and interplay of microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the regulation of signalling pathways that govern MSC function. Furthermore, miRNAs and lncRNAs are important clinical for innovative strategies aimed at addressing a wide spectrum of existing and emerging disease. Hence it is important to consider their impact on MSC function and differentiation. Examining the data available in public databases, we have collected the literature containing the latest discoveries pertaining to human stem cells and their potential in both fundamental research and clinical applications. Furthermore, we have compiled completed clinical studies that revolve around the application of MSCs, shedding light on the opportunities presented by harnessing the regulatory potential of miRNAs and lncRNAs. This exploration of the therapeutic possibilities offered by miRNAs and lncRNAs within MSCs unveils exciting prospects for the development of precision therapies and personalized treatment approaches. Ultimately, these advancements promise to augment the efficacy of regenerative strategies and produce positive outcomes for patients. As research in this field continues to evolve, it is imperative to explore and exploit the vast potential of miRNAs and lncRNAs as therapeutic agents. The findings provide a solid basis for ongoing investigations, fuelling the quest to fully unlock the regenerative potential of MSCs.
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- Maurycy Jankowski
- Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland;
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
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- Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Future Science Group, Unitec House, 2 Albert Place, London N3 1QB, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University School of Physical Education, 50-038 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Division of Anatomy and Histology, University of Zielona Góra, 65-046 Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-631 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
- Physiology Graduate Faculty, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
- Physiology Graduate Faculty, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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Domínguez-Rosas E, Hernández-Oñate MÁ, Fernandez-Valverde SL, Tiznado-Hernández ME. Plant long non-coding RNAs: identification and analysis to unveil their physiological functions. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1275399. [PMID: 38023843 PMCID: PMC10644886 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1275399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Eukaryotic genomes encode thousands of RNA molecules; however, only a minimal fraction is translated into proteins. Among the non-coding elements, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in diverse biological processes. LncRNAs are associated mainly with the regulation of the expression of the genome; nonetheless, their study has just scratched the surface. This is somewhat due to the lack of widespread conservation at the sequence level, in addition to their relatively low and highly tissue-specific expression patterns, which makes their exploration challenging, especially in plant genomes where only a few of these molecules have been described completely. Recently published high-quality genomes of crop plants, along with new computational tools, are considered promising resources for studying these molecules in plants. This review briefly summarizes the characteristics of plant lncRNAs, their presence and conservation, the different protocols to find these elements, and the limitations of these protocols. Likewise, it describes their roles in different plant physiological phenomena. We believe that the study of lncRNAs can help to design strategies to reduce the negative effect of biotic and abiotic stresses on the yield of crop plants and, in the future, help create fruits and vegetables with improved nutritional content, higher amounts of compounds with positive effects on human health, better organoleptic characteristics, and fruits with a longer postharvest shelf life.
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- Edmundo Domínguez-Rosas
- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegeta, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegeta, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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Cui Y, Shi B, Zhou Z, Chen B, Zhang X, Li C, Luo K, Zhu Z, Zheng J, He X. LncRNA CFRL aggravates cardiac fibrosis by modulating both miR-3113-5p/CTGF and miR-3473d/FN1 axis. iScience 2023; 26:108039. [PMID: 37954142 PMCID: PMC10638480 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Cardiac fibrosis is a major type of adverse remodeling, predisposing the disease progression to ultimate heart failure. However, the complexity of pathogenesis has hampered the development of therapies. One of the key mechanisms of cardiac diseases has recently been identified as long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) dysregulation. Through in vitro and in vivo studies, we identified an lncRNA NONMMUT067673.2, which is named as a cardiac fibrosis related lncRNA (CFRL). CFRL was significantly increased in both mouse model and cell model of cardiac fibrosis. In vitro, CFRL was proved to promote the proliferation and migration of cardiac fibroblasts by competitively binding miR-3113-5p and miR-3473d and indirectly up-regulating both CTGF and FN1. In vivo, silencing CFRL significantly mitigated cardiac fibrosis and improved left ventricular function. In short, CFRL may exert an essential role in cardiac fibrosis and interfering with CFRL might be considered as a multitarget strategy for cardiac fibrosis and heart failure.
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- Yue Cui
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1678 Dongfang Road, Shanghai 200127, China
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Kyrgiafini MA, Giannoulis T, Chatziparasidou A, Christoforidis N, Mamuris Z. Unveiling the Genetic Complexity of Teratozoospermia: Integrated Genomic Analysis Reveals Novel Insights into lncRNAs' Role in Male Infertility. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15002. [PMID: 37834450 PMCID: PMC10573971 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241915002] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Male infertility is a global health issue, affecting over 20 million men worldwide. Genetic factors are crucial in various male infertility forms, including teratozoospermia. Nonetheless, the genetic causes of male infertility remain largely unexplored. In this study, we employed whole-genome sequencing and RNA expression analysis to detect differentially expressed (DE) long-noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in teratozoospermia, along with mutations that are exclusive to teratozoospermic individuals within these DE lncRNAs regions. Bioinformatic tools were used to assess variants' impact on lncRNA structure, function, and lncRNA-miRNA interactions. Our analysis identified 1166 unique mutations in teratozoospermic men within DE lncRNAs, distinguishing them from normozoospermic men. Among these, 64 variants in 23 lncRNAs showed potential regulatory roles, 7 variants affected 4 lncRNA structures, while 37 variants in 17 lncRNAs caused miRNA target loss or gain. Pathway Enrichment and Gene Ontology analyses of the genes targeted by the affected miRNAs revealed dysregulated pathways in teratozoospermia and a link between male infertility and cancer. This study lists novel variants and lncRNAs associated for the first time with teratozoospermia. These findings pave the way for future studies aiming to enhance diagnosis and therapy in the field of male infertility.
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- Maria-Anna Kyrgiafini
- Laboratory of Genetics, Comparative and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Bioinformatics, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis, 41336 Larissa, Greece
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- Embryolab IVF Unit, St. 173-175 Ethnikis Antistaseos, Kalamaria, 55134 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Comparative and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece
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Gu Y, Becker MA, Müller L, Reuss K, Umlauf F, Tang T, Menger MD, Laschke MW. MicroRNAs in Tumor Endothelial Cells: Regulation, Function and Therapeutic Applications. Cells 2023; 12:1692. [PMID: 37443725 PMCID: PMC10340284 DOI: 10.3390/cells12131692] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Tumor endothelial cells (TECs) are key stromal components of the tumor microenvironment, and are essential for tumor angiogenesis, growth and metastasis. Accumulating evidence has shown that small single-stranded non-coding microRNAs (miRNAs) act as powerful endogenous regulators of TEC function and blood vessel formation. This systematic review provides an up-to-date overview of these endothelial miRNAs. Their expression is mainly regulated by hypoxia, pro-angiogenic factors, gap junctions and extracellular vesicles, as well as long non-coding RNAs and circular RNAs. In preclinical studies, they have been shown to modulate diverse fundamental angiogenesis-related signaling pathways and proteins, including the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/VEGF receptor (VEGFR) pathway; the rat sarcoma virus (Ras)/rapidly accelerated fibrosarcoma (Raf)/mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathway; the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT pathway; and the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β/TGF-β receptor (TGFBR) pathway, as well as krüppel-like factors (KLFs), suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) and metalloproteinases (MMPs). Accordingly, endothelial miRNAs represent promising targets for future anti-angiogenic cancer therapy. To achieve this, it will be necessary to further unravel the regulatory and functional networks of endothelial miRNAs and to develop safe and efficient TEC-specific miRNA delivery technologies.
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- Yuan Gu
- Institute for Clinical & Experimental Surgery, Saarland University, 66421 Saar, Germany; (M.A.B.); (L.M.); (K.R.); (F.U.); (T.T.); (M.D.M.); (M.W.L.)
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The Role of Exosomes in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Progression and Their Potential as Biomarkers. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15061776. [PMID: 36980662 PMCID: PMC10046651 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common pancreatic malignancy, is an aggressive and lethal cancer with a dismal five-year survival rate. Despite remarkable improvements in cancer therapeutics, the clinical outcome of PDAC patients remains poor due to late diagnosis of the disease. This highlights the importance of early detection, wherein biomarker evaluation including exosomes would be helpful. Exosomes, small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), are cell-secreted entities with diameters ranging from 50 to 150 nm that deliver cellular contents (e.g., proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) from parent cells to regulate the cellular processes of targeted cells. Recently, an increasing number of studies have reported that exosomes serve as messengers to facilitate stromal-immune crosstalk within the PDAC tumor microenvironment (TME), and their contents are indicative of disease progression. Moreover, evidence suggests that exosomes with specific surface markers are capable of distinguishing patients with PDAC from healthy individuals. Detectable exosomes in bodily fluids (e.g., blood, urine, saliva, and pancreatic juice) are omnipresent and may serve as promising biomarkers for improving early detection and evaluating patient prognosis. In this review, we shed light on the involvement of exosomes and their cargos in processes related to disease progression, including chemoresistance, angiogenesis, invasion, metastasis, and immunomodulation, and their potential as prognostic markers. Furthermore, we highlight feasible clinical applications and the limitations of exosomes in liquid biopsies as tools for early diagnosis as well as disease monitoring. Taking advantage of exosomes to improve diagnostic capacity may provide hope for PDAC patients, although further investigation is urgently needed.
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Li Z, Zheng Y, Wu Z, Zhuo T, Zhu Y, Dai L, Wang Y, Chen M. NCAPD2 is a novel marker for the poor prognosis of lung adenocarcinoma and is associated with immune infiltration and tumor mutational burden. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32686. [PMID: 36701707 PMCID: PMC9857258 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is at present the most prevalent subtype of lung cancer worldwide. Non-SMC condensin I complex subunit D2 (NCAPD2) is one of the 3 non-SMC subunits in condensin I. Previous studies have confirmed that NCAPD2 plays a critical role in chromosome cohesion and segregation. NCAPD2 may be involved in tumorigenesis and progression by participating in abnormal cell cycle division, but the prognostic value of NCAPD2 in LUAD remains unclear. We investigated differences in the expression levels of NCAPD2 and determined their association with clinical features, as well as their diagnostic and prognostic value using the cancer genome atlas database. The function of NCAPD2 was analyzed using gene ontology, Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes, and gene set enrichment analysis. CIBERSORT, single-sample gene set enrichment analysis, and ESTIMATE were used to analyze the immune microenvironment of tumor patients. Tumor mutational burden (TMB) and immune checkpoints were analyzed, while hub genes were identified using weighted gene coexpression network analysis and were used to construct prognostic models. Subsequently, the competing endogenous RNAs network of NCAPD2 in LUAD was explored. Finally, we performed qPCR to verify differences in NCAPD2 expression between the tumor and normal tissues. The expression of NCAPD2 in LUAD was significantly upregulated compared with normal lung tissues. NCAPD2 has been linked to the T stage, N stage, and tumor stage. The elevated expression of NCAPD2 in LUAD can predict a poor prognosis. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that the main function of NCAPD2 was in cell cycle regulation. Moreover, NCAPD2 was also associated with immune cell infiltration and TMB. NCAPD2 is a novel prognostic marker in LUAD and is associated with immune infiltration and TMB.
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- Zihao Li
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- * Correspondence: Mingwu Chen, Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China (e-mail: )
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Long Noncoding RNA SNHG4 Attenuates the Injury of Myocardial Infarction via Regulating miR-148b-3p/DUSP1 Axis. Cardiovasc Ther 2022; 2022:1652315. [PMID: 36545243 PMCID: PMC9744614 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1652315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objective Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), including some members of small nucleolar RNA host gene (SNHG), are important regulators in myocardial injury, while the role of SNHG4 in myocardial infarction (MI) is rarely known. This study is aimed at exploring the regulatory role and mechanisms of SNHG4 on MI. Methods Cellular and rat models of MI were established. The expression of relating genes was measured by qRT-PCR and/or western blot. In vitro, cell viability was detected by MTT assay, and cell apoptosis was assessed by caspase-3 level, Bax/Bcl-2 expression, and/or flow cytometry. The inflammation was evaluated by TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels. The myocardial injury in MI rats was evaluated by echocardiography, TTC/HE/MASSON/TUNEL staining, and immunohistochemistry (Ki67). DLR assay was performed to confirm the target relationships. Results SNHG4 was downregulated in hypoxia-induced H9c2 cells and MI rats, and its overexpression enhanced cell viability and inhibited cell apoptosis and inflammation both in vitro and in vivo. SNHG4 overexpression also decreased infarct and fibrosis areas, relieved pathological changes, and improved heart function in MI rats. In addition, miR-148b-3p was an action target of SNHG4, and its silencing exhibited consistent results with SNHG4 overexpression in vitro. DUSP1 was a target of miR-148b-3p, which inhibited the apoptosis of hypoxia-induced H9c2 cells. Both miR-148b-3p overexpression and DUSP1 silencing weakened the effects of SNHG4 overexpression on protecting H9c2 cells against hypoxia. Conclusions Overexpression of SNHG4 relieved MI through regulating miR-148b-3p/DUSP1, providing potential therapeutic targets.
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Corral A, Alcala M, Carmen Duran-Ruiz M, Arroba AI, Ponce-Gonzalez JG, Todorčević M, Serra D, Calderon-Dominguez M, Herrero L. Role of long non-coding RNAs in adipose tissue metabolism and associated pathologies. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 206:115305. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Taurine-Upregulated Gene 1 Attenuates Cerebral Angiogenesis following Ischemic Stroke in Rats. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:1037525. [PMID: 36330459 PMCID: PMC9626194 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1037525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objective Angiogenesis is one of the therapeutic targets of cerebral infarction. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) can regulate the pathological process of angiogenesis following ischemic stroke. Taurine-upregulated gene 1 (TUG1), an lncRNA, is correlated to ischemic stroke. We intended to determine the effect of TUG1 on angiogenesis following an ischemic stroke. Materials and Methods Middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was adopted to build a focal ischemic model of the rat brain, and pcDNA-TUG1 and miR-26a mimics were injected into rats. Neurological function was estimated through modified neurological severity scores. The volume of focal brain infarction was calculated through 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining. The level of TUG1 and miR-26a was measured by PCR. The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and CD31 was checked using immunohistochemistry and western blot. The correlation between miR-26a and TUG1 was verified through a luciferase reporter assay. Results TUG1 increased noticeably while miR-26a was markedly reduced in MCAO rats. Overexpression of miR-26a improved neurological function recovery and enhanced cerebral angiogenesis in MCAO rats. TUG1 overexpression aggravated neurological deficits and suppressed cerebral angiogenesis in MCAO rats. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that miR-26a was one of the predicted targets of TUG1. Furthermore, TUG1 combined with miR-26a to regulate angiogenesis. TUG1 overexpression antagonized the role of miR-26a in neurological recovery and angiogenesis in MCAO rats. Conclusions TUG1/miR-26a, which may act as a regulatory axis in angiogenesis following ischemic stroke, can be considered a potential target for cerebral infarction therapy.
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Feng YN, Li BY, Wang K, Li XX, Zhang L, Dong XZ. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition-related long noncoding RNAs in gastric carcinoma. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:977280. [PMCID: PMC9605205 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.977280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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As an evolutionarily phenotypic conversion program, the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) has been implicated in tumour deterioration and has facilitated the metastatic ability of cancer cells via enhancing migration and invasion. Gastric cancer (GC) remains a frequently diagnosed non-skin malignancy globally. Most GC-associated mortality can be attributed to metastasis. Recent studies have shown that EMT-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a critical role in GC progression and GC cell motility. In addition, lncRNAs are associated with EMT-related transcription factors and signalling pathways. In the present review, we comprehensively described the EMT-inducing lncRNA molecular mechanisms and functional perspectives of EMT-inducing lncRNAs in GC progression. Taken together, the statements of this review provided a clinical implementation in identifying lncRNAs as potential therapeutic targets for advanced GC.
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Wang J, Wang M, Shao J, Liu Z, Fu C, Chen G, Zhao K, Li H, Sun W, Jia X, Chen S, Lai S. Combined analysis of differentially expressed lncRNAs and miRNAs in liver tissues of high-fat fed rabbits by transcriptome sequencing. Front Genet 2022; 13:1000574. [PMID: 36276943 PMCID: PMC9585185 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1000574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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High-fat diet could lead to a series of metabolic diseases, including obesity, and its mechanism is not clear. In this study, the rabbit individuals were fed with high-fat diet, the liver tissues were collected, high-throughput sequencing technology was used to reveal the expression of lncRNA and miRNA difference, and the molecular regulation mechanism of lncRNA-miRNA. A total of 24,615 DE lncRNAs and 52 DE miRNAs were identified, including 15 novel discovered DE miRNAs (5 upregulated and 10 downregulated). Furthermore, five miRNAs and three mRNAs were verified by qRT-PCR, and the results showed that the expression of the DE miRNAs and DE lncRNAs in the two groups was consistent with our sequencing results. GO and KEGG analyzed 7,57,139 target genes respectively, enriching the pathways related to lipid metabolism, including mucin O-glycan biosynthesis pathway, insulin resistance and glucagon signaling pathway. Moreover, 65 targeting relationships were obtained. Among them, LOC103348122/miR-450a-5p, LOC103350359/miR-450a-3p and LOC103350429/miR-148a-5p were proposed the first time. Significantly, LOC103348122/miR-450a-5p and LOC103350429/miR-148a-5p were related to lipid metabolism in the liver. This study is of great significance to the CeRNA regulatory network related to lipid metabolism in the liver of rabbits, and provides a basis for understanding hepatic steatosis in rabbits.
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- Jie Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Chen JY, Xie ZX, Dai JZ, Han JY, Wang K, Lu LH, Jin JJ, Xue SJ. Reconstruction and analysis of potential biomarkers for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy based on a competing endogenous RNA network. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2022; 22:422. [PMID: 36138345 PMCID: PMC9503253 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-022-02862-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common heritable cardiomyopath. Although considerable effort has been made to understand the pathogenesis of HCM, the mechanism of how long noncoding RNA (lncRNA)-associated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network result in HCM remains unknown. In this study, we acquired a total of 520 different expression profiles of lncRNAs (DElncRNAs) and 371 messenger RNAs (mRNA, DEGs) by microarray and 33 microRNAs (DEmiRNAs) by sequencing in plasma of patients with HCM and healthy controls. Then lncRNA–miRNA pairs were predicted using miRcode and starBase and crossed with DEmiRNAs. MiRNA–mRNA pairs were retrieved from miRanda and TargetScan and crossed with DEGs. Combined with these pairs, the ceRNA network with eight lncRNAs, three miRNAs, and 22 mRNAs was constructed. lncRNA RP11-66N24.4 and LINC00310 were among the top 10% nodes. The hub nodes were analyzed to reconstruct a subnetwork. Furthermore, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction results showed that LINC00310 was significantly decreased in patients with HCM. For LINC00310, GO analysis revealed that biological processes were enriched in cardiovascular system development, sprouting angiogenesis, circulatory system development, and pathway analysis in the cGMP-PKG signaling pathway. These results indicate that the novel lncRNA-related ceRNA network in HCM and LINC00310 may play a role in the mechanism of HCM pathogenesis, which could provide insight into the pathogenesis of HCM.
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- Jin-Yan Chen
- Institute for Immunology, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 7 Wusi Road, Fuzhou, 350001, China. .,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
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- Department of Emergency, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhangzhou Affilated Hospital, Zhangzhou, China
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- Institute for Immunology, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 7 Wusi Road, Fuzhou, 350001, China.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Institute for Immunology, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 7 Wusi Road, Fuzhou, 350001, China.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
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- Institute for Immunology, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 7 Wusi Road, Fuzhou, 350001, China.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Institute for Immunology, Fujian Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 7 Wusi Road, Fuzhou, 350001, China.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Analysis, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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Mao F, Li Z, Li Y, Huang H, Shi Z, Li X, Wu D, Liu H, Chen J. Necroptosis-related lncRNA in lung adenocarcinoma: A comprehensive analysis based on a prognosis model and a competing endogenous RNA network. Front Genet 2022; 13:940167. [PMID: 36159965 PMCID: PMC9493131 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.940167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Necroptosis, an innovative type of programmed cell death, involves the formation of necrosomes and eventually mediates necrosis. Multiple lines of evidence suggest that necroptosis plays a major role in the development of human cancer. However, the role of necroptosis in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to construct an NRL-related prognostic model and comprehensively analyze the role of NRL in LUAD.Methods: A necroptosis-related lncRNA (NRL) signature was constructed in the training cohort and verified in the validation and all cohorts based on The Cancer Genome Atlas database. In addition, a nomogram was developed. The tumor microenvironment (TME), checkpoint, human leukocyte antigen, and m6A methylation levels were compared between low-risk and high-risk groups. Then, we identified five truly prognostic lncRNAs (AC107021.2, AC027117.1, FAM30A, FAM83A-AS1, and MED4-AS1) and constructed a ceRNA network, and four hub genes of downstream genes were identified and analyzed using immune, pan-cancer, and survival analyses.Results: The NRL signature could accurately predict the prognosis of patients with LUAD, and patients with low risk scores were identified with an obvious “hot” immune infiltration level, which was strongly associated with better prognosis. Based on the ceRNA network, we postulated that NRLs regulated the TME of patients with LUAD via cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) family proteins.Conclusion: We constructed an NRL signature and a ceRNA network in LUAD and found that NRLs may modulate the immune microenvironment of LUAD via CDK family proteins.
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- Fuling Mao
- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Lung Cancer Metastasis and Tumor Microenvironment, Tianjin Lung Cancer Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Lung Cancer Metastasis and Tumor Microenvironment, Tianjin Lung Cancer Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Quantitative Biomedical Research Center, Department of Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
- *Correspondence: Jun Chen, ; Hongyu Liu,
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- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Lung Cancer Metastasis and Tumor Microenvironment, Tianjin Lung Cancer Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Chen, ; Hongyu Liu,
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Involvement of plasma lncRNA GSEC in sepsis discrimination and prognosis, and its correlation with macrophage cell inflammation and proliferation. Immunobiology 2022; 227:152264. [PMID: 36049364 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2022.152264] [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: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the dysregulation and function of G-quadruplex-forming sequence containing lncRNA (GSEC) have been widely reported in human cancers, there are few available data revealing its role in sepsis. OBJECTIVE To assess the expression and function of GSEC in the development of sepsis and its potential molecular mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 78 sepsis patients, 55 non-sepsis intensive care unit patients, and 42 healthy individuals were enrolled in this study. The expression of GSEC was evaluated in plasma and macrophage cells with polymerase chain reaction. The inflammation response of sepsis patients and macrophage cells was analyzed with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The diagnostic and prognostic value of GSEC in sepsis patients were estimated by receiver operator curve (ROC) and Cox analysis. The molecular mechanism underlying the function of GSEC was investigated in RAW264.7 cell with luciferase reporter assay and cell transfection. RESULTS Significant upregulation of GSEC was observed in sepsis patients' plasma, which could discriminate sepsis patients from healthy and non-sepsis individuals. Upregulation of GSEC was positively correlated with inflammation cytokine levels and adverse prognosis of sepsis patients. In vitro, GSEC was found to modulate the expression level of miR-873-3p, which mediated the regulatory effect of GSEC on the inflammation and proliferation of RAW264.7. CONCLUSION Upregulated GSEC could serve as a biomarker of sepsis pathogenesis and development. GSEC regulates the inflammation and proliferation of macrophage cells through modulating miR-873-3p.
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LncRNA Meg3 promotes oxygen and glucose deprivation injury by decreasing angiogenesis in hBMECs by targeting the miR‑122‑5p/NDRG3 axis. Exp Ther Med 2022; 24:622. [PMID: 36160904 PMCID: PMC9468836 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) is widely used as an in vitro model for stroke. The present study aimed to explore the mechanisms of action of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) maternally expressed gene 3 (Meg3) in angiogenesis following OGD. The human brain microvascular endothelial cell line, hCMEC/D3, was used to establish the OGD model. lncRNA Meg3 was highly expressed in hCMEC/D3 cells subjected to OGD. Furthermore, it was found that the overexpression of lncRNA Meg3 decreased the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis of hCMEC/D3 cells subjected to OGD, and increased cell apoptosis. Meg3 silencing exerted the opposite effects. Subsequently, lncRNA Meg3 increased the expression of NDRG family member 3 (NDRG3) by directly binding to miR-122-5p. The overexpression of miR-122-5p and the knockdown of NDRG3 reversed the inhibitory effects of Meg3 overexpression on the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis of hCMEC/D3 cells subjected to OGD, as well as the promoting effects of Meg3 overexpression on cell apoptosis. The present study demonstrated that lncRNA Meg3 functions as a competing endogenous RNA by targeting the miR-122-5p/NDRG3 axis in regulating OGD injury.
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Luo Y, Li T, Zhao H, Chen A. A novel 7‑hypoxia‑related long non‑coding RNA signature associated with prognosis and proliferation in melanoma. Mol Med Rep 2022; 26:255. [PMID: 35703357 PMCID: PMC9218734 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2022.12771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Hypoxia‑related long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are important indicators of the poor prognosis of cancers. The present study aimed to explore the potential relationship between melanoma and hypoxia‑related lncRNAs. The transcriptome and clinical data of patients with melanoma were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. The prognostic hypoxia‑related lncRNAs were screened out using Pearson's correlation test and univariate Cox analysis. As a result, a hypoxia‑related‑lncRNA signature based on the expression of 7 lncRNAs was constructed, with one unfavourable [MIR205 host gene (MIR205HG)] and six favourable (T cell receptor β variable 11‑2, HLA‑DQB1 antisense RNA 1, AL365361.1, AC004847.1, ubiquitin specific peptidase 30 antisense RNA 1 and AC022706.1) lncRNAs as prognostic factors for melanoma. Patients with melanoma were divided into high‑ and low‑risk groups based on the risk score obtained. Survival analyses were performed to assess the prognostic value of the present risk model. Potential tumour‑associated biological pathways associated with the present signature were explored using gene set enrichment analysis. The CIBERSORT algorithm demonstrated the important role of the hypoxia‑related lncRNAs in regulating tumour‑infiltrating immune cells. Clinical samples collected from our center partly confirmed our findings. Cell Counting Kit‑8 and flow cytometry assays indicated the suppression of proliferation of melanoma cells following inhibition of MIR205HG expression. Indicators of the canonical Wnt/β‑catenin signalling pathway were detected by western blotting. The present study demonstrated that MIR205HG could promote melanoma cell proliferation partly via the canonical Wnt/β‑catenin signalling pathway. These findings indicated a 7‑hypoxia‑related‑lncRNA signature that can serve as a novel predictor of melanoma prognosis.
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- Yi Luo
- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P.R. China
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Sobolewski C, Dubuquoy L, Legrand N. MicroRNAs, Tristetraprolin Family Members and HuR: A Complex Interplay Controlling Cancer-Related Processes. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14143516. [PMID: 35884580 PMCID: PMC9319505 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14143516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary AU-rich Element Binding Proteins (AUBPs) represent important post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression by regulating mRNA decay and/or translation. Importantly, AUBPs can interfere with microRNA-dependent regulation by (i) competing with the same binding sites on mRNA targets, (ii) sequestering miRNAs, thereby preventing their binding to their specific targets or (iii) promoting miRNA-dependent regulation. These data highlight a new paradigm where both miRNA and RNA binding proteins form a complex regulatory network involved in physiological and pathological processes. However, this interplay is still poorly considered, and our current models do not integrate this level of complexity, thus potentially giving misleading interpretations regarding the role of these regulators in human cancers. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the crosstalks existing between HuR, tristetraprolin family members and microRNA-dependent regulation. Abstract MicroRNAs represent the most characterized post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression. Their altered expression importantly contributes to the development of a wide range of metabolic and inflammatory diseases but also cancers. Accordingly, a myriad of studies has suggested novel therapeutic approaches aiming at inhibiting or restoring the expression of miRNAs in human diseases. However, the influence of other trans-acting factors, such as long-noncoding RNAs or RNA-Binding-Proteins, which compete, interfere, or cooperate with miRNAs-dependent functions, indicate that this regulatory mechanism is much more complex than initially thought, thus questioning the current models considering individuals regulators. In this review, we discuss the interplay existing between miRNAs and the AU-Rich Element Binding Proteins (AUBPs), HuR and tristetraprolin family members (TTP, BRF1 and BRF2), which importantly control the fate of mRNA and whose alterations have also been associated with the development of a wide range of chronic disorders and cancers. Deciphering the interplay between these proteins and miRNAs represents an important challenge to fully characterize the post-transcriptional regulation of pro-tumorigenic processes and design new and efficient therapeutic approaches.
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Mechanisms and functions of long noncoding RNAs in intervertebral disc degeneration. Pathol Res Pract 2022; 235:153959. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2022.153959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Zou X, Hu X, He F, Zhang M, Kong X, Rui S, Liu Y, Wang L, Zheng X, Liu J, Li Z, Luo H. LncRNA LINC00152 promotes oral squamous cell carcinoma growth via enhancing Upstream Transcription Factor 1 mediated Mitochondrial Ribosomal Protein L52 transcription. J Oral Pathol Med 2021; 51:454-463. [PMID: 34664331 DOI: 10.1111/jop.13253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND LINC00152 (long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 152) was identified as an oncogenic lncRNA in multiple cancers. In the current study, we aimed to explore the transcriptional profile of LINC00152 in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and its regulations at the transcriptional level. METHODS Bioinformatic analysis was performed by extracting the OSCC subset from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)-Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSC). LINC00152 subcellular localization and its interacting transcriptional factors (TFs) were explored. Dual-luciferase assay and ChIP-qPCR were applied to study transcriptional regulation. In vitro and in-vivo tumor cell growth models were used for functional assays. RESULTS NR_024206.2 was the dominant isoform that accounts for 80% of all transcripts of LINC00152. LINC00152 upregulation was associated with unfavorable survival of patients with OSCC. LINC00152 knockdown significantly impaired OSCC cell growth in vitro and in vivo. RNA FISH assay confirmed nuclear and cytoplasmic distribution of LINC00152. It physically interacted with Upstream Transcription Factor 1 (USF1), a common transcription factor in mammalian cells. USF1 could bind to the promoter region of MRPL52 (Mitochondrial Ribosomal Protein L52) and activate its transcription. LINC00152 could enhance the binding, thereby indirectly elevating MRPL52 expression. USF1 or MRPL52 knockdown slowed the proliferation of OSCC cells and partly canceled LINC00152 mediated growth-promoting effects. CONCLUSION This study revealed a novel LINC00152-USF1/MRPL52 axis promoting OSCC tumor growth.
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- Xiuhe Zou
- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Outpatient department, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Outpatient department, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Pingluo People's Hospital, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,West China medical school, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,West China medical school, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,West China medical school, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,West China medical school, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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