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Jiao D, Xu L, Gu Z, Yan H, Shen D, Gu X. Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy: electromagnetic stimulation-mediated neuromodulation therapy and new technologies. Neural Regen Res 2025; 20:917-935. [PMID: 38989927 PMCID: PMC11438347 DOI: 10.4103/nrr.nrr-d-23-01444] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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Epilepsy is a severe, relapsing, and multifactorial neurological disorder. Studies regarding the accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and in-depth pathogenesis are crucial for the precise and effective treatment of epilepsy. The pathogenesis of epilepsy is complex and involves alterations in variables such as gene expression, protein expression, ion channel activity, energy metabolites, and gut microbiota composition. Satisfactory results are lacking for conventional treatments for epilepsy. Surgical resection of lesions, drug therapy, and non-drug interventions are mainly used in clinical practice to treat pain associated with epilepsy. Non-pharmacological treatments, such as a ketogenic diet, gene therapy for nerve regeneration, and neural regulation, are currently areas of research focus. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and treatments of epilepsy. It also elaborates on the theoretical basis, treatment modes, and effects of invasive nerve stimulation in neurotherapy, including percutaneous vagus nerve stimulation, deep brain electrical stimulation, repetitive nerve electrical stimulation, in addition to non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation. Numerous studies have shown that electromagnetic stimulation-mediated neuromodulation therapy can markedly improve neurological function and reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures. Additionally, many new technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy are being explored. However, current research is mainly focused on analyzing patients' clinical manifestations and exploring relevant diagnostic and treatment methods to study the pathogenesis at a molecular level, which has led to a lack of consensus regarding the mechanisms related to the disease.
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- Dian Jiao
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery Systems of Zhejiang Province, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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Manríquez V, Brito R, Pavez M, Sapunar J, Fonseca L, Molina V, Ortiz E, Baeza R, Reimer C, Charles M, Schneider C, Hirata MH, Hirata RDC, Cerda A. Adenovirus 36 seropositivity is related to the expression of anti-adipogenic lncRNAs GAS5 and MEG3 in adipose tissue obtained from subjects with obesity. Int J Obes (Lond) 2024; 48:1414-1420. [PMID: 38898229 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-024-01555-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Human Adenovirus D-36 (HAdV-D36) promotes adipogenesis in cellular and animal models and may contribute to the development of human obesity. Induction of PPARγ by HAdV-D36 seems to have a central role in the maintenance of adipogenic status. There is limited information about epigenetic mechanisms contributing to this process in human adipose tissue. This study evaluated the expression of lncRNAs (ADINR, GAS5 and MEG3) and miRNAs (miR-18a and miR-140) involved in the adipogenic process in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) of subjects with obesity with previous HAdV-D36 infection (seropositive) and unexposed (seronegative) subjects with obesity. METHODS Individuals with obesity were grouped according to the presence of antibodies against HAdV-D36 (Seropositive: HAdV-D36[+], n = 29; and Seronegative: HAdV-D36[-], n = 28). Additionally, a group of individuals without obesity (n = 17) was selected as a control group. The HAdV-D36 serology was carried out by ELISA. Biopsies of VAT were obtained during an elective and clinically indicated surgery (bariatric or cholecystectomy). RNA extraction from VAT was performed and the expression of PPARG and non-coding RNAs was evaluated by qPCR. RESULTS HAdV-D36[+] individuals had lower expression of anti-adipogenic lncRNAs GAS5 (p = 0.016) and MEG3 (p = 0.035) compared with HAdV-D36[-] subjects with obesity. HAdV-D36[+] subjects also presented increased expression of the adipogenic miRNA miR-18a (p = 0.042), which has been reported to be modulated by GAS5 through a RNA sponging mechanism during adipogenic differentiation. Additionally, an inverse correlation of GAS5 with PPARG expression was observed (r = -0.917, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that HAdV-D36 is related to non-coding RNAs implicated in adipogenesis, representing a potential mechanism by which previous HAdV-D36 infection could be associated with the long-term maintenance of adipogenic status, probably through the GAS5/miR-18a axis.
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- Víctor Manríquez
- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, CEMT-BIOREN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, CEMT-BIOREN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, CEMT-BIOREN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, CEMT-BIOREN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Centro de Investigación en Epidemiología Cardiovascular y Nutricional, EPICYN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Tratamiento de la Obesidad, Clínica Alemana de Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Tratamiento de la Obesidad, Clínica Alemana de Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Tratamiento de la Obesidad, Clínica Alemana de Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Tratamiento de la Obesidad, Clínica Alemana de Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Centro de Tratamiento de la Obesidad, Clínica Alemana de Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Tratamiento de la Obesidad, Clínica Alemana de Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro de Tratamiento de la Obesidad, Clínica Alemana de Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, CEMT-BIOREN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
- Centro de Investigación en Epidemiología Cardiovascular y Nutricional, EPICYN, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
- Department of Basic Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
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Wang X, Ji H, Yang Y, Zhang D, Kong X, Li X, Li H, Lu Y, Yang G, Liu J, Wu H, Hong J, Ma X. Moxibustion Regulates the BRG1/Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway by Inhibiting MicroRNA-222-3p to Prevent Oxidative Stress in Intestinal Epithelial Cells in Ulcerative Colitis and Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer. J Immunol Res 2024; 2024:8273732. [PMID: 39359694 PMCID: PMC11446618 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8273732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress is crucial in ulcerative colitis (UC) and colitis-associated colorectal cancer (CAC). Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) are an important component of the intestinal barrier. In previous studies, we have demonstrated that suppressing microRNA-222-3p (miR-222-3p) can protect against oxidative stress in IECs, which ameliorates colonic injuries in UC mice and prevents the conversion of UC to CAC. In this case, we hope to explore whether moxibustion can alleviate UC and CAC by inhibiting miR-222-3p based on mouse models of UC and CAC. After herb-partitioned moxibustion (HPM) intervention, the disease activity index (DAI) and colon macroscopic damage index (CMDI) were significantly reduced in UC mice, and the number and volume of intestinal tumors were decreased considerably in CAC mice. Meanwhile, we found that HPM suppressed miR-222-3p expression and upregulated the mRNA and protein expression of Brahma-related gene 1 (BRG1), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), while inhibiting Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) expression in IECs of UC and CAC mice. With changes in reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α), we verified that HPM protects against oxidative stress and inflammation in IECs of UC and CAC mice. The effect of HPM was inhibited in miR-222-3p overexpression mice, further demonstrating that the protective effect of HPM on UC and CAC mice was through inhibiting miR-222-3p. In summary, HPM regulates the BRG1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway by inhibiting miR-222-3p to attenuate oxidative stress in IECs in UC and CAC.
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- Xuejun Wang
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology Eye and ENT Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
- Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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He B, Xu HM, Li SW, Zhang YF, Tian JW. Emerging regulatory roles of noncoding RNAs induced by bisphenol a (BPA) and its alternatives in human diseases. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 357:124447. [PMID: 38942269 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Bisphenols (BPs), including BPA, BPF, BPS, and BPAF, are synthetic phenolic organic compounds and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. These organics have been broadly utilized to produce epoxy resins, polycarbonate plastics, and other products. Mounting evidence has shown that BPs, especially BPA, may enter into the human body and participate in the development of human diseases mediated by nuclear hormone receptors. Moreover, BPA may negatively affect human health at the epigenetic level through processes such as DNA methylation and histone acetylation. Recent studies have demonstrated that, as part of epigenetics, noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), including microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), circular RNAs (circRNAs), and small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs), have vital impacts on BP-related diseases, such as reproductive system diseases, nervous system diseases, digestive system diseases, endocrine system diseases, and other diseases. Moreover, based on the bioinformatic analysis, changes in ncRNAs may be relevant to normal activities and functions and BP-induced diseases. Thus, we conducted a meta-analysis to identify more promising ncRNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for BP exposure and relevant human diseases. In this review, we summarize the regulatory functions of ncRNAs induced by BPs in human diseases and latent molecular mechanisms, as well as identify prospective biomarkers and therapeutic targets for BP exposure and upper diseases.
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- Bo He
- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China; Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Deng Zhou Road 38, Qingdao 266021, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qingdao Huangdao District Central Hospital, Qingdao 266555, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Deng Zhou Road 38, Qingdao 266021, China.
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Johns I, Bryan J. Diagnosis and Staging of Equine Neoplasia. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2024:S0749-0739(24)00051-8. [PMID: 39266415 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2024.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/14/2024] Open
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The diagnosis of neoplasia in the horse is both simple and extremely challenging, depending on the type of neoplasm and its location. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis of a neoplastic condition is key to formulating an appropriate treatment plan if possible or developing a palliative plan if curative treatment options do not exist. A combination of historical features, clinical examination findings, and diagnostic testing typically allow a working diagnosis of neoplasia to be made, with a definitive diagnosis requiring the identification of neoplastic cells in a sample or tissue.
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- Imogen Johns
- B and W Equine Hospital, Breadstone, Berkeley GL67QD, UK.
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- Irish Equine Centre, Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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Hromadnikova I, Kotlabova K, Krofta L. First-trimester predictive models for adverse pregnancy outcomes-a base for implementation of strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease development. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1461547. [PMID: 39296937 PMCID: PMC11409004 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1461547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024] Open
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Introduction This study aimed to establish efficient, cost-effective, and early predictive models for adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the combinations of a minimum number of miRNA biomarkers, whose altered expression was observed in specific pregnancy-related complications and selected maternal clinical characteristics. Methods This retrospective study included singleton pregnancies with gestational hypertension (GH, n = 83), preeclampsia (PE, n = 66), HELLP syndrome (n = 14), fetal growth restriction (FGR, n = 82), small for gestational age (SGA, n = 37), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM, n = 121), preterm birth in the absence of other complications (n = 106), late miscarriage (n = 34), stillbirth (n = 24), and 80 normal term pregnancies. MiRNA gene expression profiling was performed on the whole peripheral venous blood samples collected between 10 and 13 weeks of gestation using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Results Most pregnancies with adverse outcomes were identified using the proposed approach (the combinations of selected miRNAs and appropriate maternal clinical characteristics) (GH, 69.88%; PE, 83.33%; HELLP, 92.86%; FGR, 73.17%; SGA, 81.08%; GDM on therapy, 89.47%; and late miscarriage, 84.85%). In the case of stillbirth, no addition of maternal clinical characteristics to the predictive model was necessary because a high detection rate was achieved by a combination of miRNA biomarkers only [91.67% cases at 10.0% false positive rate (FPR)]. Conclusion The proposed models based on the combinations of selected cardiovascular disease-associated miRNAs and maternal clinical variables have a high predictive potential for identifying women at increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes; this can be incorporated into routine first-trimester screening programs. Preventive programs can be initiated based on these models to lower cardiovascular risk and prevent the development of metabolic/cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases because timely implementation of beneficial lifestyle strategies may reverse the dysregulation of miRNAs maintaining and controlling the cardiovascular system.
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- Ilona Hromadnikova
- Department of Molecular Biology and Cell Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Cell Pathology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Institute for the Care of the Mother and Child, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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Abou Madawi NA, Darwish ZE, Omar EM. Targeted gene therapy for cancer: the impact of microRNA multipotentiality. Med Oncol 2024; 41:214. [PMID: 39088082 PMCID: PMC11294399 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02450-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Cancer is a life-threatening disease and its management is difficult due to its complex nature. Cancer is characterized by genomic instability and tumor-associated inflammation of the supporting stoma. With the advances in omics science, a treatment strategy for cancer has emerged, which is based on targeting cancer-driving molecules, known as targeted therapy. Gene therapy, a form of targeted therapy, is the introduction of nucleic acids into living cells to replace a defective gene, promote or repress gene expression to treat a disease. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that regulate gene expression and thus are involved in physiological processes like cell proliferation, differentiation, and cell death. miRNAs control the actions of many genes. They are deregulated in cancer and their abnormal expression influences genetic and epigenetic alterations inducing carcinogenesis. In this review, we will explain the role of miRNAs in normal and abnormal gene expression and their usefulness in monitoring cancer patients. Besides, we will discuss miRNA-based therapy as a method of gene therapy and its impact on the success of cancer management.
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- Nourhan A Abou Madawi
- Oral Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Champollion Street, Azarita, 21521, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Oral Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Champollion Street, Azarita, 21521, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Oral Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Champollion Street, Azarita, 21521, Alexandria, Egypt
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Liang Q, Zhou D, Ge X, Song P, Chu W, Xu J, Shen Y. Exosomes from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell improve diabetic wound healing and inhibit fibrosis via miR-128-1-5p/TGF-β1/Smad axis. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2024; 588:112213. [PMID: 38556162 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2024.112213] [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: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Difficult-to-heal wound is a prevalent and significant complication of diabetes, characterized by impaired functionality of epithelial cells such as fibroblasts. This study aims to investigate the potential mechanism of ADSC-Exos promoting diabetic wound healing by regulating fibroblast function. MATERIALS AND METHODS ADSC-Exos were confirmed through TEM, NTA, and Western Blot techniques. The study conducted on rat skin fibroblasts (RSFs) exposed to 33 mmol/L glucose in vitro. We used cck-8, EDU, transwell, and scratch assays to verify the proliferation and migration of RSFs. Furthermore, levels of TGF-β1 and α-SMA proteins were determined by immunofluorescence and Western Blot. RSFs were transfected with miR-128-1-5p mimics and inhibitors, followed by quantification of TGF-β1, α-SMA, Col I and Smad2/3 protein levels using Western Blot. In vivo, the effects of ADSC-Exos on diabetic wounds were assessed using digital imaging, histological staining, as well as Western Blot analysis. RESULTS In vitro, ADSC-Exos significantly enhanced proliferation and migration of RSFs while reducing the expression of TGF-β1 and α-SMA. In vivo, ADSC-Exos effectively promoted diabetic wound healing and mitigated scar fibrosis. Additionally, ADSC-Exos exhibited elevated levels of miR-128-1-5p, which targets TGF-β1, resulting in a notable reduction in TGF-β1, α-SMA, Col I and smad2/3 phosphorylation in RSFs. CONCLUSION In conclusion, our results demonstrated that ADSC-Exos promoted diabetic wound healing, and inhibited skin fibrosis by regulating miR-128-1-5p/TGF-β1/Smad signaling pathway, which provides a promising innovative treatment for diabetic wound healing.
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- Qiu Liang
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Tissue Transplantation, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Tissue Transplantation, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Tissue Transplantation, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Tissue Transplantation, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
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- Department of Prevention and Health Care, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
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Bouyahya A, Bakrim S, Aboulaghras S, El Kadri K, Aanniz T, Khalid A, Abdalla AN, Abdallah AA, Ardianto C, Ming LC, El Omari N. Bioactive compounds from nature: Antioxidants targeting cellular transformation in response to epigenetic perturbations induced by oxidative stress. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 174:116432. [PMID: 38520868 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116432] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress results from a persistent imbalance in oxidation levels that promotes oxidants, playing a crucial role in the early and sustained phases of DNA damage and genomic and epigenetic instability, both of which are intricately linked to the development of tumors. The molecular pathways contributing to carcinogenesis in this context, particularly those related to double-strand and single-strand breaks in DNA, serve as indicators of DNA damage due to oxidation in cancer cases, as well as factors contributing to epigenetic instability through ectopic expressions. Oxidative stress has been considered a therapeutic target for many years, and an increasing number of studies have highlighted the promising effectiveness of natural products in cancer treatment. In this regard, we present significant research on the therapeutic targeting of oxidative stress using natural molecules and underscore the essential role of oxidative stress in cancer. The consequences of stress, especially epigenetic instability, also offer significant therapeutic prospects. In this context, the use of natural epi-drugs capable of modulating and reorganizing the epigenetic network is beginning to emerge remarkably. In this review, we emphasize the close connections between oxidative stress, epigenetic instability, and tumor transformation, while highlighting the role of natural substances as antioxidants and epi-drugs in the anti-tumoral context.
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- Abdelhakim Bouyahya
- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10106, Morocco.
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- Geo-Bio-Environment Engineering and Innovation Laboratory, Molecular Engineering, Biotechnology and Innovation Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir 80000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10106, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10106, Morocco
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- Biotechnology Lab (MedBiotech), Bioinova Research Center, Rabat Medical & Pharmacy School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Center, Jazan University, Jazan PO Box: 114, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Alqura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia; School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Sunway City, Malaysia; Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
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- High Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Tetouan, Tetouan, Morocco
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Li Z, Zhao W, Wang M, Hussain MZ, Mahjabeen I. Role of microRNAs deregulation in initiation of rheumatoid arthritis: A retrospective observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36595. [PMID: 38241560 PMCID: PMC10798721 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036595] [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: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a joint disorder and is considered an important public health concern nowadays. So, identifying novel biomarkers and treatment modalities is urgently needed to improve the health standard of RA patients. Factors involved in RA pathogenesis are genetic/epigenetic modification, environment, and lifestyle. In the case of epigenetic modification, the expression deregulation of microRNAs and the role of histone deacetylase (HDAC) in RA is an important aspect that needs to be addressed. The present study is designed to evaluate the expression pattern of microRNAs related to the HDAC family. Five microRNAs, miR-92a-3p, miR-455-3p, miR-222, miR-140, and miR-146a related to the HDAC family were selected for the present study. Real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to estimate the level of expression of the above-mentioned microRNAs in 150 patients of RA versus 150 controls. Oxidative stress level and histone deacetylation status were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Statistical analysis showed significant downregulation (P < .0001) of selected microRNAs in RA patients versus controls. Significantly raised level of HDAC (P < .0001) and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (P < .0001) was observed in patients versus controls. A good diagnostic potential of selected microRNAs in RA was shown by the receiver operating curve analysis. The current study showed a significant role of deregulated expression of the above-mentioned microRNAs in RA initiation and can act as an excellent diagnostic marker for this disease.
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- Zengxin Li
- Department of Bone Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Ⅱ, Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The first Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital of HuZhou, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics Lab, Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Xu LL, Zhou XJ, Zhang H. An Update on the Genetics of IgA Nephropathy. J Clin Med 2023; 13:123. [PMID: 38202130 PMCID: PMC10780034 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN), the most common form of glomerulonephritis, is one of the leading causes of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). It is widely believed that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of IgAN. Previous studies of IgAN have provided important insights to unravel the genetic architecture of IgAN and its potential pathogenic mechanisms. The genome-wide association studies (GWASs) together have identified over 30 risk loci for IgAN, which emphasizes the importance of IgA production and regulation in the pathogenesis of IgAN. Follow-up fine-mapping studies help to elucidate the candidate causal variant and the potential pathogenic molecular pathway and provide new potential therapeutic targets. With the rapid development of next-generation sequencing technologies, linkage studies based on whole-genome sequencing (WGS)/whole-exome sequencing (WES) also identify rare variants associated with IgAN, accounting for some of the missing heritability. The complexity of pathogenesis and phenotypic variability may be better understood by integrating genetics, epigenetics, and environment. We have compiled a review summarizing the latest advancements in genetic studies on IgAN. We similarly summarized relevant studies examining the involvement of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of IgAN. Future directions and challenges in this field are also proposed.
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- Lin-Lin Xu
- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China; (L.-L.X.); (H.Z.)
- Kidney Genetics Center, Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing 100034, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing 100034, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment, Peking University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100034, China
- Research Units of Diagnosis and Treatment of Immune-Mediated Kidney Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100034, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China; (L.-L.X.); (H.Z.)
- Kidney Genetics Center, Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing 100034, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing 100034, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment, Peking University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100034, China
- Research Units of Diagnosis and Treatment of Immune-Mediated Kidney Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100034, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China
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- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China; (L.-L.X.); (H.Z.)
- Kidney Genetics Center, Peking University Institute of Nephrology, Beijing 100034, China
- Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing 100034, China
- Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment, Peking University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100034, China
- Research Units of Diagnosis and Treatment of Immune-Mediated Kidney Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100034, China
- State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China
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Oliveira MTDJS, da Silva Santana TAB, Costa MCM, Borges GF, de Miranda FS, Slaibi-Filho J, Luiz WB, Campos LCG. MicroRNA as potential biomarker for severity, progression, and therapeutic monitoring in animal models of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy: a systematic review. Front Cell Neurosci 2023; 17:1233181. [PMID: 38130868 PMCID: PMC10733523 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2023.1233181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMD) constitute a heterogeneous group of neuromuscular disorders in which there are alterations in proteins responsible for the preservation of muscle architecture and function, leading to proximal and progressive muscle weakness. There is, however, significant phenotypic and genotypic variation, as well as difficulty in establishing biomarkers that help to define pathogenic mechanisms and assess disease severity and progression. In this field, there is special attention to microRNAs, small non-coding RNA molecules related to the regulation of gene expression and, consequently, the production of proteins. Thus, this research aimed to verify the correlation between the expression of microRNAs and the severity, progression, and therapeutic response of LGMD animal models. A search was carried out in the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Cochrane, and SciELO databases, with articles in English and without a time limit. The PRISMA 2020 checklist was used, and the protocol of this review was submitted to PROSPERO. The bibliographic survey of the 434 records found that 5 original articles met the inclusion criteria. The studies explored myomicroRNAs or miRNA panels with gene expression analysis. The analysis demonstrates that miR-1, 133a, and 206 are differentially expressed in serum and muscle. They change according to the degree of inflammation, fibrosis, muscle regeneration, and progression of the dystrophic process. MicroRNAs are up-regulated in dystrophic muscles, which are reversed after treatment in a dose-dependent manner. The present study inferred that miRs are essential in severity, progression, and therapeutic response in LGMD models and may be a useful biomarker in clinical research and prognosis. However, the practical application of these findings should be further explored.
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- Mayala Thayrine de Jesus Santos Oliveira
- Department of Health Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
- Laboratory of Applied Pathology and Genetics, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
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- Department of Health Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
- Laboratory of Applied Pathology and Genetics, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
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- Public Policies and Social Technologies Center, Federal University of Southern Bahia, Itabuna, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Pathology and Genetics, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
- Department of Biological Science, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
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- Department of Health Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
- Laboratory of Applied Pathology and Genetics, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Pathology and Genetics, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
- Department of Biological Science, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
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- Department of Health Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
- Laboratory of Applied Pathology and Genetics, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
- Department of Biological Science, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, Brazil
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Chen R, Shi J, Yang H, Zhang M, Chen Q, He Q. Dysregulation of MicroRNAs Derived from Plasma Extracellular Vesicles in Schizoaffective Disorder. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:6373-6382. [PMID: 37452221 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03482-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The association between peripheral blood extracellular vesicles (EVs)-derived miRNAs (EVs-miRNAs) and neuropsychiatric diseases has been extensively studied. However, it remains largely unclear about the expression profile of EVs-miRNAs in schizoaffective disorder (SAD) patients. In our study, we isolated the EVs from plasma samples of patients and healthy controls, and then analyzed the expression profiles of EVs-miRNAs through small RNA sequencing. Our results identified 32 differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs (25 upregulated and 7 downregulated) in SAD patients. A module containing 42 miRNAs closely related to SAD was identified by weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), among which has-miR-15b-5p, has-miR-301a-3p, has-miR-342-3p, has-miR-219b-5p, and has-miR-145-5p were identified as hub miRNAs. The enrichment analysis showed that the target genes of these 42 miRNAs were significantly enriched in multiple pathways related to neuropathology and located at synapses. A total of 6 DE miRNAs (has-miR-7-5p, has-miR-144-3p, has-miR-155-5p, has-miR-342-3p, has-miR-342-5p, and has-miR-487b-3p) associated with SAD were selected for qRT-PCR verification. The level of has-miR-342-3p in SAD patients was downregulated, and hsa-miR-155-5p was upregulated. Our findings support the hypothesis that dysregulation of EVs-miRNAs in plasma might be involved in the underlying neuropathology of SAD through several biological pathways and provide important preliminary evidence supporting the use of EVs-miRNAs as potential novel biomarkers in SAD.
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- Rui Chen
- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Pingshan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Language Intelligence, Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
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Rungratanawanich W, Ballway JW, Wang X, Won KJ, Hardwick JP, Song BJ. Post-translational modifications of histone and non-histone proteins in epigenetic regulation and translational applications in alcohol-associated liver disease: Challenges and research opportunities. Pharmacol Ther 2023; 251:108547. [PMID: 37838219 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2023.108547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Epigenetic regulation is a process that takes place through adaptive cellular pathways influenced by environmental factors and metabolic changes to modulate gene activity with heritable phenotypic variations without altering the DNA sequences of many target genes. Epigenetic regulation can be facilitated by diverse mechanisms: many different types of post-translational modifications (PTMs) of histone and non-histone nuclear proteins, DNA methylation, altered levels of noncoding RNAs, incorporation of histone variants, nucleosomal positioning, chromatin remodeling, etc. These factors modulate chromatin structure and stability with or without the involvement of metabolic products, depending on the cellular context of target cells or environmental stimuli, such as intake of alcohol (ethanol) or Western-style high-fat diets. Alterations of epigenetics have been actively studied, since they are frequently associated with multiple disease states. Consequently, explorations of epigenetic regulation have recently shed light on the pathogenesis and progression of alcohol-associated disorders. In this review, we highlight the roles of various types of PTMs, including less-characterized modifications of nuclear histone and non-histone proteins, in the epigenetic regulation of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and other disorders. We also describe challenges in characterizing specific PTMs and suggest future opportunities for basic and translational research to prevent or treat ALD and many other disease states.
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- Wiramon Rungratanawanich
- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Computational Biomedicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, West Hollywood, CA, 90069, USA
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- Department of Integrative Medical Sciences, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH 44272, USA.
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- Section of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Zhang MH, Yuan YF, Liu LJ, Wei YX, Yin WY, Zheng LZY, Tang YY, Lv Z, Zhu F. Dysregulated microRNAs as a biomarker for diagnosis and prognosis of hepatitis B virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:4706-4735. [PMID: 37664153 PMCID: PMC10473924 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i31.4706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignancy with a high incidence and fatality rate worldwide. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the most important risk factors for its occurrence and development. Early detection of HBV-associated HCC (HBV-HCC) can improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Biomarkers are extremely helpful, not only for early diagnosis, but also for the development of therapeutics. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a subset of non-coding RNAs approximately 22 nucleotides in length, have increasingly attracted scientists' attention due to their potential utility as biomarkers for cancer detection and therapy. HBV profoundly impacts the expression of miRNAs potentially involved in the development of hepatocarcinogenesis. In this review, we summarize the current progress on the role of miRNAs in the diagnosis and treatment of HBV-HCC. From a molecular standpoint, we discuss the mechanism by which HBV regulates miRNAs and investigate the exact effect of miRNAs on the promotion of HCC. In the near future, miRNA-based diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications will make their way into the clinical routine.
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- Ming-He Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
- Department of Cardiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
- Department of Neurology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Allergy & Immunology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
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Omeljaniuk WJ, Laudański P, Miltyk W. The role of miRNA molecules in the miscarriage process. Biol Reprod 2023; 109:29-44. [PMID: 37104617 PMCID: PMC10492520 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioad047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The etiology and pathogenesis of miscarriage, which is the most common pregnancy complication, have not been fully elucidated. There is a constant search for new screening biomarkers that would allow for the early diagnosis of disorders associated with pregnancy pathology. The profiling of microRNA expression is a promising research area, which can help establish the predictive factors for pregnancy diseases. Molecules of microRNAs are involved in several processes crucial for the development and functioning of the body. These processes include cell division and differentiation, programmed cell death, blood vessel formation or tumorigenesis, and the response to oxidative stress. The microRNAs affect the number of individual proteins in the body due to their ability to regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level, ensuring the normal course of many cellular processes. Based on the scientific facts available, this paper presents a compendium on the role of microRNA molecules in the miscarriage process. The expression of potential microRNA molecules as early minimally invasive diagnostic biomarkers may be evaluated as early as the first weeks of pregnancy and may constitute a monitoring factor in the individual clinical care of women in early pregnancy, especially after the first miscarriage. To summarize, the described scientific data set a new direction of research in the development of preventive care and prognostic monitoring of the course of pregnancy.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Women’s Health Research Institute, Calisia University, Kalisz, Poland
- OVIklinika Infertility Center, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Analysis and Bioanalysis of Medicines, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Zhao J, Xia H, Wu Y, Lu L, Cheng C, Sun J, Xiang Q, Bian T, Liu Q. CircRNA_0026344 via miR-21 is involved in cigarette smoke-induced autophagy and apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells in emphysema. Cell Biol Toxicol 2023; 39:929-944. [PMID: 34524572 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-021-09654-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cigarette smoke (CS), a main source of indoor air pollution, is a primary risk factor for emphysema, and aberrant cellular autophagy is related to the pathogenesis of emphysema. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) affect the expression of mRNAs via acting as microRNA (miRNA) sponges, but their role in emphysema progression is not established. In the present investigation, CS, acting on alveolar epithelial cells, caused higher levels of miR-21, p-ERK, and cleaved-caspase 3 and led to lower levels of circRNA_0026344 and PTEN, which induced autophagy and apoptosis. miR-21 suppressed the expression of PTEN, which was involved in the regulation of autophagy and apoptosis. Further, in alveolar epithelial cells, overexpression of circRNA_0026344 blocked cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced autophagy and apoptosis, but this blockage was reversed by upregulation of miR-21 with a mimic. These results demonstrated that, in alveolar epithelial cells, CS decreases circRNA_0026344 levels, which sponge miR-21 to inhibit the miR-21 target, PTEN, which, in turn, activates ERK and thereby promotes autophagy and apoptosis, leading to emphysema. Thus, for emphysema, circRNA_0026344 regulates the PTEN/ERK axis by sponging miR-21, which is associated with the CS-induced autophagy and apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells. In sum, the present investigation identifies a novel mechanism for CS-induced emphysema and provides information useful for the diagnosis and treatment of CS-induced emphysema.
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- Jing Zhao
- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- China International Cooperation Center for Environment and Human Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Wuxi People's Hospital, Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- China International Cooperation Center for Environment and Human Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- China International Cooperation Center for Environment and Human Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- China International Cooperation Center for Environment and Human Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Wuxi People's Hospital, Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
- China International Cooperation Center for Environment and Human Health, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Zobdeh F, Eremenko II, Akan MA, Tarasov VV, Chubarev VN, Schiöth HB, Mwinyi J. The Epigenetics of Migraine. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119127. [PMID: 37298078 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Migraine is a complex neurological disorder and a major cause of disability. A wide range of different drug classes such as triptans, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, analgesics, and beta-blockers are used in acute and preventive migraine therapy. Despite a considerable progress in the development of novel and targeted therapeutic interventions during recent years, e.g., drugs that inhibit the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway, therapy success rates are still unsatisfactory. The diversity of drug classes used in migraine therapy partly reflects the limited perception of migraine pathophysiology. Genetics seems to explain only to a minor extent the susceptibility and pathophysiological aspects of migraine. While the role of genetics in migraine has been extensively studied in the past, the interest in studying the role of gene regulatory mechanisms in migraine pathophysiology is recently evolving. A better understanding of the causes and consequences of migraine-associated epigenetic changes could help to better understand migraine risk, pathogenesis, development, course, diagnosis, and prognosis. Additionally, it could be a promising avenue to discover new therapeutic targets for migraine treatment and monitoring. In this review, we summarize the state of the art regarding epigenetic findings in relation to migraine pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets, with a focus on DNA methylation, histone acetylation, and microRNA-dependent regulation. Several genes and their methylation patterns such as CALCA (migraine symptoms and age of migraine onset), RAMP1, NPTX2, and SH2D5 (migraine chronification) and microRNA molecules such as miR-34a-5p and miR-382-5p (treatment response) seem especially worthy of further study regarding their role in migraine pathogenesis, course, and therapy. Additionally, changes in genes including COMT, GIT2, ZNF234, and SOCS1 have been linked to migraine progression to medication overuse headache (MOH), and several microRNA molecules such as let-7a-5p, let-7b-5p, let-7f-5p, miR-155, miR-126, let-7g, hsa-miR-34a-5p, hsa-miR-375, miR-181a, let-7b, miR-22, and miR-155-5p have been implicated with migraine pathophysiology. Epigenetic changes could be a potential tool for a better understanding of migraine pathophysiology and the identification of new therapeutic possibilities. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to verify these early findings and to be able to establish epigenetic targets as disease predictors or therapeutic targets.
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- Farzin Zobdeh
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Husargatan 3, P.O. Box 593, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Husargatan 3, P.O. Box 593, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden
- Advanced Molecular Technology, LLC, 354340 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Husargatan 3, P.O. Box 593, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden
- Advanced Molecular Technology, LLC, 354340 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Husargatan 3, P.O. Box 593, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Husargatan 3, P.O. Box 593, 75124 Uppsala, Sweden
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Bi H, Wang G, Li Z, Zhou L, Zhang M. MEG3 Regulates CSE-Induced Apoptosis by Regulating miR-421/DFFB Signal Axis. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2023; 18:859-870. [PMID: 37215747 PMCID: PMC10198185 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s405566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory disease with irreversible and progressive obstruction of airflow. Currently, there are no clinically available treatments to prevent COPD progression. Apoptosis of human lung microvascular endothelial cells (HPMECs) and bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) is often observed in COPD, but its pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. LncRNA maternally expressed gene 3 (MEG3) is closely related to CSE-induced apoptosis, but the specific mechanism of MEG3 in COPD is still unknown. Methods In the present study, cigarette smoke extract (CSE) is used to treat HPMECs and HBECs. Flow cytometry assay is used to detect the apoptosis of these cells. The expression of MEG3 in CSE-treated HPMECs and HBECs is detected by qRT-PCR. LncBase v.2 is used to predict miRNAs binding to MEG3, and miR-421 is found to bind to MEG3. Dual luciferase report analysis and RNA immunoprecipitation experiment jointly clarified the binding relationship between MEG3 and miR-421. Results MiR-421 was downregulated in CSE-treated HPMECs/HBECs, and miR-421 overexpression mitigated CSE-induced apoptosis in these cells. Subsequently, DFFB was found to be directly targeted by miR-421. The overexpression of miR-421 dramatically reduced the expression level of DNA fragmentation factor subunit beta (DFFB). DFFB was found downregulated in CSE-treated HPMECs and HBECs. MEG3 contributed to the apoptosis of HPMECs and HBECs induced by CSE by regulating the miR-421/DFFB axis. Conclusion This study presents a new perspective on the diagnosis and treatment of COPD caused by CSE.
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- Hui Bi
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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Azevedo ML, Silveira RG, Nedel F, Lund RG. MicroRNAs expressed during normal wound healing and their associated pathways: A systematic review and bioinformatics analysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281913. [PMID: 37053170 PMCID: PMC10101427 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are responsible for regulating gene expression post-transcriptionally. Are involved in several biological processes, such as wound healing. Understanding the miRNAs involved in this process is fundamental for the development of new therapies. So, due to the need to understand the role of these molecules, we aimed systematically review the literature in order to identify which miRNAs are involved in the wound healing and determine, through bioinformatics analysis, which signaling pathways are associated with these miRNAs. An electronic search was performed in the following databases: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (PubMed), Science Direct, Scifinder, Scopus and Web of Science, using the descriptors: "(microRNA [MeSH])" and "(skin [MeSH])" and "(wound healing [MeSH])". After the search, two independent and previously calibrated reviewers selected the articles that analyzed the expression pattern of miRNAs in wound healing in in vivo studies, using the software Zotero bibliography manager. Following, bioinformatic analysis was performed using the software DIANA Tools, mirPath v.3 and the data was interpreted. The bioinformatics analysis revealed that on the day 1 there were 13 union pathways, eight of which were statistically significant. Still on the day 1, among the miRNAs that had a decrease in their expression, 12 of 17 union pathways found were statistically significant. On the day 5, among the miRNAs with an increase in expression, 16 union pathways were found, 12 of which were statistically significant. Finally, among the miRNAs with decreased expression, 11 of 15 union pathways found were statistically significant. Although it has been found substantial heterogeneity in the studies, with this systematic review, it was possible to study the panorama of miRNAs that may be altered in the wound healing. The present review summarizes existing evidence of miRNAs associated to wound healing, and these findings can contribute to new therapeutic approaches.
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- Morgana Lüdtke Azevedo
- Graduated Program in Biochemistry and Bioprospecting, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Graduated Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Graduated Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Graduated Program in Biochemistry and Bioprospecting, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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Wagner AO, Turk A, Kunej T. Towards a Multi-Omics of Male Infertility. World J Mens Health 2023; 41:272-288. [PMID: 36649926 PMCID: PMC10042660 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.220186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Infertility is a common problem affecting one in six couples and in 30% of infertile couples, the male factor is a major cause. A large number of genes are involved in spermatogenesis and a significant proportion of male infertility phenotypes are of genetic origin. Studies on infertility have so far primarily focused on chromosomal abnormalities and sequence variants in protein-coding genes and have identified a large number of disease-associated genes. However, it has been shown that a multitude of factors across various omics levels also contribute to infertility phenotypes. The complexity of male infertility has led to the understanding that an integrated, multi-omics analysis may be optimal for unravelling this disease. While there is a vast array of different factors across omics levels associated with infertility, the present review focuses on known factors from the genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, glycomics, lipidomics, miRNomics, and integrated omics levels. These include: repeat expansions in AR, POLG, ATXN1, DMPK, and SHBG, multiple SNPs, copy number variants in the AZF region, disregulated miRNAs, altered H3K9 methylation, differential MTHFR, MEG3, PEG1, and LIT1 methylation, altered protamine ratios and protein hypo/hyperphosphorylation. This integrative review presents a step towards a multi-omics approach to understanding the complex etiology of male infertility. Currently only a few genetic factors, namely chromosomal abnormalities and Y chromosome microdeletions, are routinely tested in infertile men undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection. A multi-omics approach to understanding infertility phenotypes may yield a more holistic view of the disease and contribute to the development of improved screening methods and treatment options. Therefore, beside discovering as of yet unknown genetic causes of infertility, integrating multiple fields of study could yield valuable contributions to the understanding of disease development. Future multi-omics studies will enable to synthesise fragmented information and facilitate biomarker discovery and treatments in male infertility.
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- Ana Ogrinc Wagner
- Department of Animal Science, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Domžale, Slovenia
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- Department of Animal Science, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Domžale, Slovenia
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- Department of Animal Science, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Domžale, Slovenia.
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Koffler-Brill T, Noy Y, Avraham KB. The long and short: Non-coding RNAs in the mammalian inner ear. Hear Res 2023; 428:108666. [PMID: 36566643 PMCID: PMC9883734 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2022.108666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) play a critical role in the entire body, and their mis-regulation is often associated with disease. In parallel with the advances in high-throughput sequencing technologies, there is a great deal of focus on this broad class of RNAs. Although these molecules are not translated into proteins, they are now well established as significant regulatory components in many biological pathways and pathological conditions. ncRNAs can be roughly divided into two main sub-groups based on the length of the transcript, with both the small and long non-coding RNAs having diverse regulatory functions. The smaller length group includes ribosomal RNAs (rRNA), transfer RNAs (tRNA), small nuclear RNAs (snRNA), small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNA), microRNAs (miRNA), small interfering RNAs (siRNA), and PIWI-associated RNAs (piRNA). The longer length group includes linear long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) and circular RNAs (circRNA). This review is designed to present the different classes of small and long ncRNA molecules and describe some of their known roles in physiological and pathological conditions, as well as methods used to assess the validity and function of miRNAs and lncRNAs, with a focus on their role and functions in the inner ear, hearing and deafness.
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- Tal Koffler-Brill
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
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Raval M, Mishra S, Tiwari AK. Epigenetic regulons in Alzheimer's disease. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2023; 198:185-247. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2023.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Wang B, Xu J, Fu P, Ma L. MicroRNAs in septic acute kidney injury. BURNS & TRAUMA 2023; 11:tkad008. [PMID: 36959845 PMCID: PMC10027606 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkad008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Sepsis is a potentially fatal complication of burns and trauma that can cause acute kidney injury (AKI) with substantial morbidity and mortality, but this disease is poorly understood. Despite medical advances, effective therapeutic regimens for septic AKI remain uncommon. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous non-coding RNAs that influence the translation of target messenger RNAs in a variety of biological processes. Emerging evidence has shown that miRNAs are intimately associated with septic AKI. The goal of this review was to summarize recent advances in the profound understanding of the functional role of miRNAs in septic AKI, as well as to provide new insights into miRNAs as feasible biomarkers and therapeutic targets for septic AKI.
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- Correspondence, Ping Fu, ; Liang Ma,
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- Correspondence, Ping Fu, ; Liang Ma,
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Traber GM, Yu AM. RNAi-Based Therapeutics and Novel RNA Bioengineering Technologies. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2023; 384:133-154. [PMID: 35680378 PMCID: PMC9827509 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.122.001234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 82.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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RNA interference (RNAi) provides researchers with a versatile means to modulate target gene expression. The major forms of RNAi molecules, genome-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) and exogenous small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), converge into RNA-induced silencing complexes to achieve posttranscriptional gene regulation. RNAi has proven to be an adaptable and powerful therapeutic strategy where advancements in chemistry and pharmaceutics continue to bring RNAi-based drugs into the clinic. With four siRNA medications already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several RNAi-based therapeutics continue to advance to clinical trials with functions that closely resemble their endogenous counterparts. Although intended to enhance stability and improve efficacy, chemical modifications may increase risk of off-target effects by altering RNA structure, folding, and biologic activity away from their natural equivalents. Novel technologies in development today seek to use intact cells to yield true biologic RNAi agents that better represent the structures, stabilities, activities, and safety profiles of natural RNA molecules. In this review, we provide an examination of the mechanisms of action of endogenous miRNAs and exogenous siRNAs, the physiologic and pharmacokinetic barriers to therapeutic RNA delivery, and a summary of the chemical modifications and delivery platforms in use. We overview the pharmacology of the four FDA-approved siRNA medications (patisiran, givosiran, lumasiran, and inclisiran) as well as five siRNAs and several miRNA-based therapeutics currently in clinical trials. Furthermore, we discuss the direct expression and stable carrier-based, in vivo production of novel biologic RNAi agents for research and development. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: In our review, we summarize the major concepts of RNA interference (RNAi), molecular mechanisms, and current state and challenges of RNAi drug development. We focus our discussion on the pharmacology of US Food and Drug Administration-approved RNAi medications and those siRNAs and miRNA-based therapeutics that entered the clinical investigations. Novel approaches to producing new true biological RNAi molecules for research and development are highlighted.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of California (UC) Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California
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Edirithilake T, Nanayakkara N, Lin XX, Biggs PJ, Chandrajith R, Lokugalappatti S, Wickramasinghe S. Urinary MicroRNA Analysis Indicates an Epigenetic Regulation of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Sri Lanka. Microrna 2023; 12:156-163. [PMID: 36733246 DOI: 10.2174/2211536612666230202152932] [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: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is reported among male paddy farmers in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. The exact cause of this disease remains undetermined. Genetic susceptibility is identified as a major risk factor for CKDu Objectives: In this study, small urinary RNAs were characterized in CKDu patients, healthy endemic and non-endemic controls. Differently expressed urinary miRNAs and their associated pathways were identified in the study population. METHODS Healthy and diseased male volunteers (n = 9) were recruited from Girandurukotte (endemic) and Mawanella (non-endemic) districts. Urinary small RNAs were purified and sequenced using Illumina MiSeqTM. The sequence trace files were assembled and analyzed. Differentially ex-pressed miRNAs among these three groups were identified and pathway analysis was conducted. RESULTS The urine samples contained 130,623 sequence reads identified as non-coding RNAs, PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNA), and miRNAs. Approximately four percent of the total small RNA reads represented miRNA, and 29% represented piRNA. A total of 409 miRNA species were ex-pressed in urine. Interestingly, both diseased and endemic controls population showed significantly low expression of miRNA and piRNA. Regardless of the health status, the endemic population ex-pressed significantly low levels of miR-10a, miR-21, miR-148a, and miR-30a which have been linked with several environmental toxins Conclusion: Significant downregulation of miRNA and piRNA expression in both diseased and healthy endemic samples indicates an epigenetic regulation of CKDu involving genetic and environmental interaction. Further studies of specific miRNA species are required to develop a miRNA panel to identify individuals susceptible to CKDu.
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- Thanuri Edirithilake
- Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Massey Genome Service, School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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- Molecular Epidemiology & Public Health Laboratory (mEpiLab), Infectious Disease Research Centre, School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
- School of Natural Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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- Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, 95616, USA
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Jin Y, Zhang Q, Liu Y, Guan H, Shou Y, Du C, Luo J, Zhao K, Li C, Xu L, Ma W, Chen N, Zheng Y, Yu D. Identifying microRNAs that drive BaP-induced pulmonary effects: Multiple patterns of mechanisms underlying activation of the toxicity pathways. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 170:107588. [PMID: 36274491 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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MiRNAs are widely acknowledged as regulating gene expression and thus, being involved in broad biological functions, environmental responses, and the process of diseases. Epidemiology could provide exposure- or disease-relevant miRNAs, while toxicology could reveal the underlying mechanisms. Here, a new "Bottom-up" approach was proposed to identify miRNAs that are responsible for environmental exposure-induced adverse outcomes. In our previous study, 5 key toxicity pathways were established underlying BaP-induced lung diseases; further, genes from these 5 pathways that were responsive to BaP exposure in HBE-CYP1A1 cells were identified. In this study, we identified 26 miRNA:mRNA interactions during BaP exposure through RNA-sequencing using the same HBE-CYP1A1 cells. According to the expression alteration and regulatory mechanisms, we summarized 8 action patterns of miRNA:mRNA, which led to the induction of miRNAs that predominantly regulate target genes and responsible are for the pathway perturbations (as "drivers"), and miRNAs that subordinately regulate genes during pathway perturbations (as "symptoms"). 5 corresponding miRNAs: miR-3173-5p, miR-629-3p, miR-9-5p, miR-1343-3p and miR-219a-1-3p were identified as "drivers", and were all validated with expression alteration in lung disease patients from published studies. In conclusion, this study offers a new approach to identification of epigenetic factors that may shed light on the causation of environment-related health outcomes.
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- Yuan Jin
- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Liu Z, Lin Z, Cao F, Jiang M, jin S, Cui Y, Niu YN. Upregulation of mir-1199-5p is associated with reduced type 2 5-α reductase expression in benign prostatic hyperplasia. BMC Urol 2022; 22:172. [PMID: 36344974 PMCID: PMC9639318 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-022-01121-5] [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: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
5-α reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are first-line drugs for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Unfortunately, some patients do not respond to 5-ARI therapy and may even show worsening symptoms. The decreased expression of steroid 5-α reductase type 2(SRD5A2) in BPH tissues may explain the failure of 5-ARI therapy, however, the mechanisms underlying SRD5A2 decreased remained unelucidated. Objectives
To investigate microRNA-mediated regulation of the expression of SRD5A2 resulting in 5-ARI therapy failure. Materials and methods
The expression of SRD5A2 and microRNAs in BPH tissues and prostate cells were detected by immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and quantitative real-time PCR. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was performed to confirm that microRNA directly combine to SRD5A2 mRNA. The apoptosis of prostatic cells was detected by flow cytometry. Results
SRD5A2 expression was variable; it was negative, weak, and strong in 13.6%, 28.8%, and 57.6% of BPH tissues respectively. The normal human prostatic epithelial cell line RWPE-1 strongly expressed SRD5A2, whereas the immortalized human prostatic epithelial cell line BPH-1 weakly expressed SRD5A2. miR-1199-5p expression was remarkably higher in BPH-1 than in RWPE-1 cells(P<0.001), and miR-1199-5p expression was significantly upregulated in BPH tissues with negative SRD5A2 expression than those with positive SRD5A2 expression. Transfection of miR-1199-5p mimics in RWPE-1 cells led to a marked decrease in SRD5A2 expression, whereas miR-1199-5p inhibitor increased SRD5A2 expression in BPH-1 cells. Dual-luciferase reporter assay showed that miR-1199-5p could bind the 3′untranslated region of SRD5A2 mRNA. miR-1199-5p also decreased the RWPE-1 sensibility to finasteride, an inhibitor of SRD5A2. Conclusion
Our results show that SRD5A2 expression varies in BPH tissues and miR-1199-5p might be one of the several factors contributing to differential SRD5A2 expression in BPH patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12894-022-01121-5.
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Tanvir I, Hassan A, Albeladi F. DNA Methylation and Epigenetic Events Underlying Renal Cell Carcinomas. Cureus 2022; 14:e30743. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Identification of miRNA-mRNA-TFs regulatory network and crucial pathways involved in asthma through advanced systems biology approaches. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271262. [PMID: 36264868 PMCID: PMC9584516 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271262] [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: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Asthma is a life-threatening and chronic inflammatory lung disease that is posing a true global health challenge. The genetic basis of the disease is fairly well examined. However, the molecular crosstalk between microRNAs (miRNAs), target genes, and transcription factors (TFs) networks and their contribution to disease pathogenesis and progression is not well explored. Therefore, this study was aimed at dissecting the molecular network between mRNAs, miRNAs, and TFs using robust computational biology approaches. The transcriptomic data of bronchial epithelial cells of severe asthma patients and healthy controls was studied by different systems biology approaches like differentially expressed gene detection, functional enrichment, miRNA-target gene pairing, and mRNA-miRNA-TF molecular networking. We detected the differential expression of 1703 (673 up-and 1030 down-regulated) genes and 71 (41 up-and 30 down-regulated) miRNAs in the bronchial epithelial cells of asthma patients. The DEGs were found to be enriched in key pathways like IL-17 signaling (KEGG: 04657), Th1 and Th2 cell differentiation (KEGG: 04658), and the Th17 cell differentiation (KEGG: 04659) (p-values = 0.001). The results from miRNAs-target gene pairs-transcription factors (TFs) have detected the key roles of 3 miRs (miR-181a-2-3p; miR-203a-3p; miR-335-5p), 6 TFs (TFAM, FOXO1, GFI1, IRF2, SOX9, and HLF) and 32 miRNA target genes in eliciting autoimmune reactions in bronchial epithelial cells of the respiratory tract. Through systemic implementation of comprehensive system biology tools, this study has identified key miRNAs, TFs, and miRNA target gene pairs as potential tissue-based asthma biomarkers.
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Chen H, Lv L, Liang R, Guo W, Liao Z, Chen Y, Zhu K, Huang R, Zhao H, Pu Q, Yuan Z, Zeng Z, Zheng X, Feng S, Qi X, Cai D. miR-486 improves fibrotic activity in myocardial infarction by targeting SRSF3/p21-Mediated cardiac myofibroblast senescence. J Cell Mol Med 2022; 26:5135-5149. [PMID: 36117396 PMCID: PMC9575141 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
The regulation of fibrotic activities is key to improving pathological remodelling post‐myocardial infarction (MI). Currently, in the clinic, safe and curative therapies for cardiac fibrosis and improvement of the pathological fibrotic environment, scar formation and pathological remodelling post‐MI are lacking. Previous studies have shown that miR‐486 is involved in the regulation of fibrosis. However, it is still unclear how miR‐486 functions in post‐MI regeneration. Here, we first demonstrated that miR‐486 targeting SRSF3/p21 mediates the senescence of cardiac myofibroblasts to improve their fibrotic activity, which benefits the regeneration of MI by limiting scar size and post‐MI remodelling. miR‐486‐targeted silencing has high potential as a novel target to improve fibrotic activity, cardiac fibrosis and pathological remodelling.
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- Hongyi Chen
- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Anatomy, Department of Neuroanatomy, Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, Germany
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- Stem Cell and Regeneration TRP, School of Biomedical Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Institute of Anatomy, Department of Neuroanatomy, Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, Germany
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- Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Department of Medical Oncology, Robert Wood Johnson of Medical School, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,Joint Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong-Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.,International Base of Collaboration for Science and Technology (JNU), Ministry of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The current review aims to present the most recent achievements on the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) on the kidney function to stimulate research in the field and to expand new emerging concepts. RECENT FINDINGS The focus is on the role of miRNAs in intercellular communication along the segments of the nephron and on the epi-miRNAs, namely the possibility of some miRNAs to modulate the epigenetic machinery and so gene expression. Indeed, recent evidence showed that miRNAs included in exosomes and released by proximal tubule cells can modulate ENaC activity on cells of collecting duct. These data, although, from in-vitro models open to a novel role for miRNAs to participate in paracrine signaling pathways. In addition, the role of miRNAs as epigenetic modulators is expanding not only in the cancer field, but also in the other kidney diseases. Recent evidence identified three miRNAs able to modulate the AQP2 promoter metilation and showing an additional level of regulation for the AQP2. SUMMARY These evidence can inspire novel area of research both for renal physiology and drug discovery. The diseases involving the collecting duct are still missing disease modifying agents and the expanding miRNAs field could represent an opportunity.
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Svoboda LK, Perera BPU, Morgan RK, Polemi KM, Pan J, Dolinoy DC. Toxicoepigenetics and Environmental Health: Challenges and Opportunities. Chem Res Toxicol 2022; 35:1293-1311. [PMID: 35876266 PMCID: PMC9812000 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.1c00445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The rapidly growing field of toxicoepigenetics seeks to understand how toxicant exposures interact with the epigenome to influence disease risk. Toxicoepigenetics is a promising field of environmental health research, as integrating epigenetics into the field of toxicology will enable a more thorough evaluation of toxicant-induced disease mechanisms as well as the elucidation of the role of the epigenome as a biomarker of exposure and disease and possible mediator of exposure effects. Likewise, toxicoepigenetics will enhance our knowledge of how environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, and diet interact to influence health. Ultimately, an understanding of how the environment impacts the epigenome to cause disease may inform risk assessment, permit noninvasive biomonitoring, and provide potential opportunities for therapeutic intervention. However, the translation of research from this exciting field into benefits for human and animal health presents several challenges and opportunities. Here, we describe four significant areas in which we see opportunity to transform the field and improve human health by reducing the disease burden caused by environmental exposures. These include (1) research into the mechanistic role for epigenetic change in environment-induced disease, (2) understanding key factors influencing vulnerability to the adverse effects of environmental exposures, (3) identifying appropriate biomarkers of environmental exposures and their associated diseases, and (4) determining whether the adverse effects of environment on the epigenome and human health are reversible through pharmacologic, dietary, or behavioral interventions. We then highlight several initiatives currently underway to address these challenges.
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- Laurie K Svoboda
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Department Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
- Department Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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Omidi F, Khoshmirsafa M, Kianmehr N, Faraji F, Delbandi A, Seif F, Shekarabi M. Comparison of circulating miR-148a and miR-126 with autoantibodies as biomarkers of lupus nephritis in patients with SLE. J Immunoassay Immunochem 2022; 43:634-647. [PMID: 35938736 DOI: 10.1080/15321819.2022.2099225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Lupus nephritis (LN) is the main manifestation of systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and autoantibodies could be suitable candidate biomarkers of LN. This study evaluates the expression of circulating miR-148a and miR-126 along with anti-dsDNA, anti-C1q, and anti-C3b autoantibodies in SLE patients with LN (SLE + LN). 30 women with SLE, 30 women with SLE + LN, and 25 women as healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled in this study. The plasma expression of selected miRNAs was evaluated by real-time PCR. The serum level of anti-dsDNA, C1q, and C3b antibodies was measured by the ELISA. The expression of miR-148a was significantly increased in SLE and SLE+LN groups compared with the control group. No significant difference was found in the expression of miR-126 among the groups. The frequency of autoantibodies was significantly higher in the SLE + LN group than SLE. The Higher levels of circulating miR-148a in the SLE samples compared with the HCs suggest that this miRNA could be a reliable biomarker for SLE patients (with or without LN). Also, autoantibodies against dsDNA, C1q, and, C3 could be used for the prediction of SLE nephritis, independently. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Frouzan Omidi
- Immunology Research Center, Institute of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Immunology Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Institute of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Immunology Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Institute of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology, Academic Center for Education Culture and Research, Tehran, Iran
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- Immunology Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Voropaeva EN, Pospelova TI, Orlov YL, Churkina MI, Berezina OV, Gurazheva AA, Ageeva TA, Seregina OB, Maksimov VN. The Methylation of the p53 Targets the Genes MIR-203, MIR-129-2, MIR-34A and MIR-34B/C in the Tumor Tissue of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13081401. [PMID: 36011313 PMCID: PMC9408007 DOI: 10.3390/genes13081401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The regulation of oncogenes by microRNA is a focus of medical research. hsa-miR-203, hsa-mir-129, hsa-miR-34a, hsa-miR-34b and hsa-miR-34c are oncosuppressive microRNAs that mediate the antitumor activity of p53. We seek to evaluate the frequencies, co-occurrence and clinical significance of the methylation of the MIR-203, MIR-129-2, MIR-34A and MIR-34B/C genes in the tumor tissue of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The methylation was assessed in 73 samples of DLBCL and in 11 samples of lymph nodes of reactive follicular hyperplasia by Methyl-Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction (MS-PCR) and Methylation-Sensitive High-Resolution-Melting (MS-HRM) methods. All four studied genes were not methylated in the tissue of reactive lymphatic nodes. The methylation frequencies of the MIR-129-2, MIR-203, MIR-34A and MIR-34B/C genes in lymphoma tissue were 67%, 66%, 27% and 62%, respectively. Co-occurrence of MIR-203, MIR-129-2 and MIR-34B/C genes methylation, as well as the methylation of MIR-34B/C and MIR-34A pair genes were detected. The MIR-34A gene methylation was associated with increased International Prognostic Index (IPI) (p = 0.002), whereas the MIR-34B/C (p = 0.026) and MIR-203 (p = 0.011) genes’ methylation was connected with Ki-67 expression level in tumor tissue at more than 45%. We found an increasing frequency of detection of MIR-34A gene methylation in the group of patients with the Germinal-Center B-cell like (GCB-like) subtype of DLBCL (p = 0.046). There was a trend towards a decrease in the remission frequency after the first line of therapy (p = 0.060) and deterioration in overall survival (OS) (p = 0.162) in patients with DLBCL with methylation of the MIR-34A promoter. The methylation of the MIR-34A, MIR-34B/C, MIR-129-2 and MIR-203 genes in DLBCL is tumor-specific and occurs in combination. The methylation of the studied genes may be a potential differential diagnostic biomarker to distinguish between lymphoma and reactive lymph nodes, while its independent predictive value has not been confirmed yet.
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- Elena N. Voropaeva
- Research Institute of Internal and Preventive Medicine—Branch of Institute of Cytology and Genetics of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 630089 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Faculty of Advanced Training and Retraining of Doctors, Novosibirsk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 630091 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Correspondence: (E.N.V.); (Y.L.O.)
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- Faculty of Advanced Training and Retraining of Doctors, Novosibirsk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 630091 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Internal and Preventive Medicine—Branch of Institute of Cytology and Genetics of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 630089 Novosibirsk, Russia
- The Digital Health Institute, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: (E.N.V.); (Y.L.O.)
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- Faculty of Advanced Training and Retraining of Doctors, Novosibirsk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 630091 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Faculty of Advanced Training and Retraining of Doctors, Novosibirsk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 630091 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Internal and Preventive Medicine—Branch of Institute of Cytology and Genetics of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 630089 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Faculty of Advanced Training and Retraining of Doctors, Novosibirsk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 630091 Novosibirsk, Russia
- Regional Center of High Medical Technologies, 630084 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Faculty of Advanced Training and Retraining of Doctors, Novosibirsk State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 630091 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Internal and Preventive Medicine—Branch of Institute of Cytology and Genetics of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 630089 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Pang X, Shi H, Chen X, Li C, Shi B, Yeo AJ, Lavin MF, Jia Q, Shao H, Zhang J, Yu G. miRNA-34c-5p targets Fra-1 to inhibit pulmonary fibrosis induced by silica through p53 and PTEN/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:2019-2032. [PMID: 35499148 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Silica dust particles are representative of air pollution and long-term inhalation of silicon-containing dust through the respiratory tract can cause pulmonary fibrosis. Epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT) plays an important role in the development of fibrosis. This process can relax cell-cell adhesion complexes and enhance cell migration and invasion properties of these cells. Dysregulation of microRNA-34c (miR-34c) is highly correlated with organ fibrosis including pulmonary fibrosis. In this study, we found that miR-34c-5p could alleviate the occurrence and development of silica-mediated EMT. Fos-related antigen 1 was identified as a functional target of miR-34c-5p by bioinformatics analysis and the dual luciferase gene reporting assay. Importantly, chemically induced up-regulation of hsa-miR-34c-5p correlated inversely with the expression of Fra-1 and further exploration found that the miR-34c-5p/Fra-1 axis inhibits the activation of the phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10/phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate3-kinase/protein kinase B (PTEN/PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway. In addition, through interaction with PTEN/p53 it inhibits the proliferation and migration of human bronchial epithelial cells stimulated by silica, and promotes cell apoptosis, thereby preventing EMT. This finding provides a promising biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of pulmonary fibrosis. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-34c-5p represents a potential therapeutic approach.
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- Xinru Pang
- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- The second Clinical Medical College, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Neck-Shoulder and Lumbocrural Pain Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Shandong Academy of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Neck-Shoulder and Lumbocrural Pain Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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Dysregulated expression of microRNAs acts as prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers for glioma patients. Mol Genet Genomics 2022; 297:1389-1401. [DOI: 10.1007/s00438-022-01927-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Circulating miRNAs as Epigenetic Mediators of Periodontitis and Preeclampsia Association. DISEASE MARKERS 2022; 2022:2771492. [PMID: 35860693 PMCID: PMC9293528 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2771492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective Periodontal disease has been associated with pregnancy complications including preeclampsia. This bioinformatic study is aimed at investigating the possible role of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) as mediators of the association between maternal periodontal disease and preeclampsia. Methods Peripheral blood miRNA profiles of periodontitis and controls were sought from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), and differential expression analysis was performed. Experimentally validated circulating miRNAs associated with preeclampsia were determined from the Human MicroRNA Disease Database (HMDD v3.0). Venn diagrams were drawn to identify shared circulating differential miRNAs (DEmiRNAs). Significantly enriched target genes, KEGG pathways, and Gene Ontology (GO) terms for the set of shared DEmiRNA were predicted using miRNA enrichment analysis and annotation tool (miEAA v 2.0). Additionally, the shared DEmiRNA-enriched target genes were analyzed for enriched WikiPathways, BioCarta metabolic pathways, and tissue proteins in the human proteome map. Results Among 183 circulating DEmiRNA in periodontitis and 60 experimentally validated miRNA in preeclampsia, 9 shared DEmiRNA were identified. The top among 32 overrepresented target genes included MAFB, PSAP, and CDK5RAP2, top among 14 enriched KEGG pathways were renin-angiotensin system and graft-versus-host disease, and that among enriched 44 GO profiles included “positive regulation of epidermal growth factor-activated receptor activity” and “sequestering of calcium ion.” In the overrepresented target gene set, among 10 enriched WikiPathways, the top included “NAD metabolism, sirtuins, and aging” and “regulation of Wnt/B-catenin signaling by small molecule compounds” and PPAR-related mechanisms was top among 13 enriched BioCarta metabolic pathways. Conclusion A circulating 9-DEmiRNA set was significantly linked to both periodontitis and preeclampsia. Enrichment analysis identified specific genes, pathways, and functional mechanisms, which may be epigenetically altered and thereby mediate the biological association of periodontitis and preeclampsia.
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Zheng L, Zhang Z, Song K, Xu X, Tong Y, Wei J, Jiang L. Potential biomarkers for inflammatory response in acute lung injury. Open Med (Wars) 2022; 17:1066-1076. [PMID: 35795000 PMCID: PMC9186513 DOI: 10.1515/med-2022-0491] [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: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is a severe respiratory disorder occurring in critical care medicine, with high rates of mortality and morbidity. This study aims to screen the potential biomarkers for ALI. Microarray data of lung tissues from lung-specific geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase large subunit 1 knockout and wild-type mice treated with lipopolysaccharide were downloaded. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between ALI and wild-type mice were screened. Functional analysis and the protein-protein interaction (PPI) modules were analyzed. Finally, a miRNA-transcription factor (TF)-target regulation network was constructed. Totally, 421 DEGs between ALI and wild-type mice were identified. The upregulated DEGs were mainly enriched in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor signaling pathway, and fatty acid metabolic process, while downregulated DEGs were related to cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction and regulation of cytokine production. Cxcl5, Cxcl9, Ccr5, and Cxcr4 were key nodes in the PPI network. In addition, three miRNAs (miR505, miR23A, and miR23B) and three TFs (PU1, CEBPA, and CEBPB) were key molecules in the miRNA-TF-target network. Nine genes including ADRA2A, P2RY12, ADORA1, CXCR1, and CXCR4 were predicted as potential druggable genes. As a conclusion, ADRA2A, P2RY12, ADORA1, CXCL5, CXCL9, CXCR1, and CXCR4 might be novel markers and potential druggable genes in ALI by regulating inflammatory response.
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- Lanzhi Zheng
- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, 310006 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Youdian Road 54#, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, 310006 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, 310006 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, 310006 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, 310006 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, 310006 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Emergency Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, 310006 Zhejiang Province, China
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Rahbari R, Rahimi K, Rasmi Y, Khadem-Ansari MH, Abdi M. miR-589-5p Inhibits Cell Proliferation by Targeting Histone Deacetylase 3 in Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Arch Med Res 2022; 53:483-491. [PMID: 35840467 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) is a potential oncogene that is significantly up-regulated in patients with breast cancer. MicroRNAs (miRs) are a group of small non-coding and regulatory RNAs which have recently been proposed as promising molecules for breast cancer target therapy. In the current study, we investigated the impact of miR-589-5p/ HDAC3 axis on cancer cell development in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. METHODS In-silico analysis determined that miR-589-5p potentially targets HDAC3. We evaluated the HDAC3 and mir-589-5p expression levels in clinical samples and breast cancer cell lines including MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, MCF-7 and MCF-10A. HDAC3 was knocked out to investigate its role on cancer cell progression. Anti-cancerous role of the miR-589-5p was assessed using an expression vector. We evaluated possible alteration in the cell cycle progression, cell viability and cell proliferation, after transient transfection. RESULTS HDAC3 was over-expressed in TNBC clinical samples and breast cancer cell lines compared to non-cancerous controls while miR-589-5p was down regulated in cancer cells. Suppression of HDAC3 decreased the cell viability, cell proliferation and colony formation. Similar results were observed after over-expression of the miR-589-5p. Dual-Luciferase reporter assay confirmed the direct targeting of HDAC3 by miR-589-5p. CONCLUSION Our results showed that miR-589-5p mediates its anti-proliferative effects on breast cancer cells via targeting HDAC3. These findings suggest that the miR-589-5p/ HDAC3 axis could be considered as a possible therapeutic strategy in TNBC.
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- Rezgar Rahbari
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gene Expression and Gene Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark; Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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Huo W, Wang Y, Chen T, Cao T, Zhang Y, Shi Z, Hou S. Triclosan activates c-Jun/miR-218-1-3p/SLC35C1 signaling to regulate cell viability, migration, invasion and inflammatory response of trophoblast cells in vitro. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:470. [PMID: 35668364 PMCID: PMC9172191 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04791-z] [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: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Spontaneous abortion is considered as the commonest complication of pregnancy. Triclosan (TCS) is an antimicrobial agent, which participates in the process of multiple human diseases, including spontaneous abortion. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of TCS on spontaneous abortion and disclose the possible regulatory mechanism in vitro. RESULTS RT-qPCR analyzed that miR-218-1-3p derived from abortion-associated factor slit guidance ligand 2 (SLIT2) was up-regulated in trophoblast cells under TCS treatment. Supported by western blot analysis, functional experiments demonstrated that miR-218-1-3p overexpression impeded the proliferation, migration and invasion while exacerbating the inflammatory response of trophoblast cells. Moreover, mechanism assays revealed that TCS modulated c-Jun production to promote MIR218-1 transcription and enhance miR-218-1-3p expression. Moreover, solute carrier family 35 member C1 (SLC35C1) was validated as a target gene of miR-218-1-3p, and miR-218-1-3p was sustained to negatively modulate SLC35C1 expression in trophoblast cells. Rescue assays validated the role of TCS/miR-218-1-3p/SLC35C1 axis in regulating the viability, migration, invasion and inflammatory response of trophoblast cells. CONCLUSIONS TCS regulated miR-218-1-3p/SLC35C1 axis to modulate the proliferation, migration, invasion and inflammatory response of trophoblast cells in vitro, which might provide novel insights for spontaneous abortion prevention.
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- Weiwei Huo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Suzhou Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Ischemic Postconditioning Protects against Aged Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Transcriptional and Epigenetic Regulation of miR-181a-2-3p. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:9635674. [PMID: 35656020 PMCID: PMC9155916 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9635674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ischemic postconditioning (IPostC) has been proposed as a strategy to mitigate the risk of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, and autophagy is involved in I/R-induced aged myocardial injury, while the underlying mechanism of IPostC-regulated autophagy is unknown. Here, we implemented miRNA sequencing analysis in aged cardiomyocytes to identify a novel miR-181a-2-3p after HPostC, which inhibits autophagy by targeting AMBRA1 in aged myocardium to protect I/R-induced aged myocardial injury. Mechanistically, we identified that IPostC can induce DNA hypomethylation and H3K14 hyperacetylation of miR-181a-2-3p promoter due to the decreased binding of DNMT3b and HDAC2 at its promoter, which contributes to enhancing the expression of miR-181a-2-3p. More importantly, cooperation of DNMT3b and HDAC2 inhibits the binding of c-Myc at the miR-181a-2-3p promoter in aged cardiomyocytes. In summary, IPostC attenuates I/R-induced aged myocardial injury through upregulating miR-181a-2-3p expression, which is an attribute to transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of its promoter. Our data indicate that miR-181a-2-3p may be a potential therapeutic target against I/R injury in aged myocardium.
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Kooshkaki O, Asghari A, Mahdavi R, Azarkar G, Parsamanesh N. Potential of MicroRNAs As Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Respiratory Viruses: A Literature Review. DNA Cell Biol 2022; 41:544-563. [PMID: 35699380 DOI: 10.1089/dna.2021.1101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression through recognition of cognate sequences and interference of transcriptional, translational, or epigenetic processes. Hundreds of miRNA genes have been found in diverse viruses, and many of these are phylogenetically conserved. Respiratory viruses are the most frequent causative agents of disease in humans, with a significant impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recently, the role of miRNAs in respiratory viral gene regulation, as well as host gene regulation during disease progression, has become a field of interest. This review highlighted the importance of various miRNAs and their potential role in fighting with respiratory viruses as therapeutic molecules with a focus on COVID-19.
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- Omid Kooshkaki
- Department of Hematology, Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Hematology, Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.,Department of Hematology, Infectious Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Hematology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Hematology, Infectious Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Hematology, Zanjan Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Science, Zanjan, Iran
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Whole transcriptome analysis of long noncoding RNA in beryllium sulfate-treated 16HBE cells. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2022; 449:116097. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2022.116097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Manu DM, Mwinyi J, Schiöth HB. Challenges in Analyzing Functional Epigenetic Data in Perspective of Adolescent Psychiatric Health. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:5856. [PMID: 35628666 PMCID: PMC9147258 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The formative period of adolescence plays a crucial role in the development of skills and abilities for adulthood. Adolescents who are affected by mental health conditions are at risk of suicide and social and academic impairments. Gene-environment complementary contributions to the molecular mechanisms involved in psychiatric disorders have emphasized the need to analyze epigenetic marks such as DNA methylation (DNAm) and non-coding RNAs. However, the large and diverse bioinformatic and statistical methods, referring to the confounders of the statistical models, application of multiple-testing adjustment methods, questions regarding the correlation of DNAm across tissues, and sex-dependent differences in results, have raised challenges regarding the interpretation of the results. Based on the example of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depressive disorder (MDD), we shed light on the current knowledge and usage of methodological tools in analyzing epigenetics. Statistical robustness is an essential prerequisite for a better understanding and interpretation of epigenetic modifications and helps to find novel targets for personalized therapeutics in psychiatric diseases.
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- Diana M. Manu
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, 751 24 Uppsala, Sweden; (J.M.); (H.B.S.)
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Histone Modifications and Non-Coding RNAs: Mutual Epigenetic Regulation and Role in Pathogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23105801. [PMID: 35628612 PMCID: PMC9146199 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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In the last few years, more and more scientists have suggested and confirmed that epigenetic regulators are tightly connected and form a comprehensive network of regulatory pathways and feedback loops. This is particularly interesting for a better understanding of processes that occur in the development and progression of various diseases. Appearing on the preclinical stages of diseases, epigenetic aberrations may be prominent biomarkers. Being dynamic and reversible, epigenetic modifications could become targets for a novel option for therapy. Therefore, in this review, we are focusing on histone modifications and ncRNAs, their mutual regulation, role in cellular processes and potential clinical application.
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Qing J, Song W, Tian L, Samuel SB, Li Y. Potential Small Molecules for Therapy of Lupus Nephritis Based on Genetic Effect and Immune Infiltration. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:2259164. [PMID: 35502341 PMCID: PMC9056222 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2259164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lupus nephritis (LN) is the most common and significant complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) due to its poor prognosis and mortality rates in SLE patients. There is a critical need for new drugs as the pathogenesis of LN remains to be elucidated and immunosuppressive therapy comes with many deficiencies. In this study, 23 hub genes (IFI6, PLSCR1, XAF1, IFI16, IFI44, MX1, IFI44L, IFIT3, IFIT2, IFI27, DDX58, EIF2AK2, IFITM1, RTP4, IFITM3, TRIM22, PARP12, IFIH1, OAS1, HERC6, RSAD2, DDX60, and MX2) were identified through bioinformatics and network analysis and are closely related to interferon production and function. Interestingly, immune cell infiltration analysis and correlation analysis demonstrate a positive correlation between the expression of 23 hub genes and monocyte infiltration in glomeruli and M2 macrophage infiltration in the tubulointerstitium of LN patients. Additionally, the CTD database, DsigDB database, and DREIMT database were used to explore the bridging role of genes in chemicals and LN as well as the potential influence of these chemicals on immune cells. After comparison and discussion, six small molecules (Acetohexamide, Suloctidil, Terfenadine, Prochlorperazine, Mefloquine, and Triprolidine) were selected for their potential ability in treating lupus nephritis.
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- Jianbo Qing
- The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030000, China
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- Department of Medicine, Albany Medical Center. 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York 12208, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, China
- Core Laboratory, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, China
- Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital (Fifth Hospital) of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, China
- Academy of Microbial Ecology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030000, China
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Nazarenko MS, Koroleva IA, Zarubin AA, Sleptcov AA. miRNA Regulome in Different Atherosclerosis Phenotypes. Mol Biol 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893322020108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Martin CL, Ghastine L, Lodge EK, Dhingra R, Ward-Caviness CK. Understanding Health Inequalities Through the Lens of Social Epigenetics. Annu Rev Public Health 2022; 43:235-254. [PMID: 35380065 PMCID: PMC9584166 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-052020-105613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Longstanding racial/ethnic inequalities in morbidity and mortality persist in the United States. Although the determinants of health inequalities are complex, social and structural factors produced by inequitable and racialized systems are recognized as contributing sources. Social epigenetics is an emerging area of research that aims to uncover biological pathways through which social experiences affect health outcomes. A growing body of literature links adverse social exposures to epigenetic mechanisms, namely DNA methylation, offering a plausible pathway through which health inequalities may arise. This review provides an overview of social epigenetics and highlights existing literature linking social exposures-i.e., psychosocial stressors, racism, discrimination, socioeconomic position, and neighborhood social environment-to DNA methylation in humans. We conclude with a discussion of social epigenetics as a mechanistic link to health inequalities and provide suggestions for future social epigenetics research on health inequalities.
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- Chantel L Martin
- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;
- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;
- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
- School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
- Institute of Environmental Health Solutions, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, US Environmental Protection Agency, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Avraham KB, Khalaily L, Noy Y, Kamal L, Koffler-Brill T, Taiber S. The noncoding genome and hearing loss. Hum Genet 2022; 141:323-333. [PMID: 34491412 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-021-02359-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The age of sequencing has provided unprecedented insights into the human genome. The coding region of the genome comprises nearly 20,000 genes, of which approximately 4000 are associated with human disease. Beyond the protein-coding genome, which accounts for only 3% of the genome, lies a vast pool of regulatory elements in the form of promoters, enhancers, RNA species, and other intricate elements. These features undoubtably influence human health and disease, and as a result, a great deal of effort is currently being invested in deciphering their identity and mechanism. While a paucity of material has caused a lag in identifying these elements in the inner ear, the emergence of technologies for dealing with a minimal number of cells now has the field working overtime to catch up. Studies on microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), methylation, histone modifications, and more are ongoing. A number of microRNAs and other noncoding elements are known to be associated with hearing impairment and there is promise that regulatory elements will serve as future tools and targets of therapeutics and diagnostics. This review covers the current state of the field and considers future directions for the noncoding genome and implications for hearing loss.
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- Karen B Avraham
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel
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