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Wang XF, Wang F, Zhou G. MALT1 Protease Regulates T-Cell Immunity via the mTOR Pathway in Oral Lichen Planus. Inflammation 2024; 47:939-957. [PMID: 38159177 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-023-01952-w] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T cell-mediated immune mucosal disease of unknown pathogenesis. Whether mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma translocation protein 1 (MALT1), an intracellular signaling protein, is involved in the T-cell immune dysfunction of OLP remains elusive. MALT1 expression in local and peripheral T cells of OLP and controls was analyzed using immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. The expression of MALT1 in activated Jurkat T cells incubated with either OLP plasma or interleukin (IL)-7/IL-15 was determined by flow cytometry. The effects of MALT1 and mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) on T-cell immunity were investigated through western blot, CCK8 assay, and flow cytometry. The expression of MALT1 protein was elevated in local OLP T cells and mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells, while reduced in peripheral OLP T cells, MAIT cells, and follicular helper-like MAIT (MAITfh) cells. Stimulation with OLP plasma and IL-7/ IL-15 had no effect on MALT1 expression in activated Jurkat T cells. MALT1 protease-specific inhibitor (MI-2) induced mTOR phosphorylation, increased B-cell lymphoma 10 (BCL10) expression, inhibited T-cell proliferation, and promoted T-cell apoptosis. The combination of MI-2 and rapamycin increased MALT1 expression, further suppressed T-cell proliferation, and facilitated T-cell apoptosis. MALT1 expression is aberrant in both local lesions and peripheral blood of OLP. Inhibition of the mTOR pathway further enhances the suppression of T-cell proliferation and the promotion of apoptosis induced by the MALT1 inhibitor MI-2.
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- Xiao-Feng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, Wuhan, 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
- Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, Wuhan, 430079, China.
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Kim TJ, Kim YG, Jung W, Jang S, Ko HG, Park CH, Byun JS, Kim DY. Non-Coding RNAs as Potential Targets for Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Narrative Review. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1646. [PMID: 38002328 PMCID: PMC10669845 DOI: 10.3390/biom13111646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by the infiltration of T cells into the oral mucosa, causing the apoptosis of basal keratinocytes. OLP is a multifactorial disease of unknown etiology and is not solely caused by the malfunction of a single key gene but rather by various intracellular and extracellular factors. Non-coding RNAs play a critical role in immunological homeostasis and inflammatory response and are found in all cell types and bodily fluids, and their expression is closely regulated to preserve normal physiologies. The dysregulation of non-coding RNAs may be highly implicated in the onset and progression of diverse inflammatory disorders, including OLP. This narrative review summarizes the role of non-coding RNAs in molecular and cellular changes in the oral epithelium during OLP pathogenesis.
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- Tae-Jun Kim
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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Zhang J, Chen GY, Peng Q, Tan YQ, Zhou G. Different expression profiles of circulating miR-31 and miR-181a in CD4 + T cells and plasma of patients with oral lichen planus. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 120:110306. [PMID: 37201410 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110306] [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: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T cell-mediated inflammatory-immune disease in which CD4+ T cells may be significantly involved in the dysregulated immune response. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) critically control gene expression post-transcriptionally and regulate the immune response and inflammation. Here, we explored the expression profiles of circulating miRs (miR-19b, miR-31, and miR-181a), which can modulate CD4+ T cell activation, differentiation, and immune function. Quantitative real-time PCR showed that miR-31 and miR-181a dramatically decreased in peripheral CD4+ T cells, whereas they markedly increased in the plasma of OLP patients, especially in the erosive form. However, no significant differences were observed in the expression of miR-19b in CD4+ T cells and plasma between OLP patients and healthy controls or between different forms of OLP. Moreover, miR-31 expression positively correlated with the miR-181a expression in the CD4+ T cells and plasma of OLP patients. Furthermore, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses indicated that miR-31 and miR-181a, rather than miR-19b, in CD4+ T cells and plasma could discriminate OLP, especially erosive OLP, from healthy controls. In conclusion, there were different expression profiles of circulating miR-31 and miR-181a in CD4+ T cells and plasma of patients with OLP, which could synergistically serve as potential biomarkers for OLP.
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- Jing Zhang
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China; Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China; Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China; Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China.
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Mehdipour M, Shahidi M, Anbari F, Mirzaei H, Jafari S, Kholghi A, Lotfi E, Manifar S, Mashhadiabbas F. Salivary level of microRNA-146a and microRNA-155 biomarkers in patients with oral lichen planus versus oral squamous cell carcinoma. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:433. [PMID: 37386382 PMCID: PMC10308694 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03155-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa, which has potential for malignant transformation. MicroRNAs play an important role in immunopathogenesis of OLP, and may be used for prediction of its malignant transformation. This study aimed to assess the salivary level of microRNA-146a and microRNA-155 biomarkers in patients with OLP and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). METHODS In this case-control study, unstimulated saliva samples were collected from 60 patients, including 15 patients with dysplastic OLP, 15 OLP patients without dysplasia, 15 patients with OSCC, and 15 healthy controls according to the Navazesh technique. After RNA extraction, the expression of microRNA-146a and microRNA-155 was quantified by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn-Bonferroni tests. RESULTS The difference in expression of microRNA-146a and microRNA-155 among the four groups was significant (P < 0.05). Pairwise comparisons of the groups showed significantly higher expression of microRNA-146a in OLP (P = 0.004) and dysplastic OLP (P = 0.046) patients compared with the control group. Up-regulation of this biomarker in OSCC patients was not significant compared with the control group (P = 0.076). Up-regulation of micro-RNA-155 was only significant in OLP group, compared with the control group (P = 0.009). No other significant differences were found (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Considering the altered expression of MicroRNA-146a and microRNA-155 in dysplastic OLP and OSCC, their altered expression may serve as an alarming sign of malignancy. However, further investigations are still required.
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- Masoumeh Mehdipour
- Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Daneshjoo Blvd, Evin, Chamran high way, Tehran, 1983963113, Iran
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- Hematology and blood banking Department, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Daneshjoo Blvd, Evin, Chamran high way, Tehran, 1983963113, Iran
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- Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Daneshjoo Blvd, Evin, Chamran high way, Tehran, 1983963113, Iran.
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- Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Daneshjoo Blvd, Evin, Chamran high way, Tehran, 1983963113, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Medical Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Medical Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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The paradigm of miRNA and siRNA influence in Oral-biome. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 159:114269. [PMID: 36682246 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Short nucleotide sequences like miRNA and siRNA have attracted a lot of interest in Oral-biome investigations. miRNA is a small class of non-coding RNA that regulates gene expression to provide effective regulation of post-transcription. On contrary, siRNA is 21-25 nucleotide dsRNA impairing gene function post-transcriptionally through inhibition of mRNA for homologous dependent gene silencing. This review highlights the application of miRNA in oral biome including oral cancer, dental implants, periodontal diseases, gingival fibroblasts, oral submucous fibrosis, radiation-induced oral mucositis, dental Pulp, and oral lichenoid disease. Moreover, we have also discussed the application of siRNA against the aforementioned disease along with the impact of miRNA and siRNA to the various pathways and molecular effectors pertaining to the dental diseases. The influence of upregulation and downregulation of molecular effector post-treatment with miRNA and siRNA and their impact on the clinical setting has been elucidated. Thus, the mentioned details on application of miRNA and siRNA will provide a novel gateway to the scholars to not only mitigate the long-lasting issue in dentistry but also develop new theragnostic approaches.
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Li Y, He Y, Xiang J, Feng L, Wang Y, Chen R. The Functional Mechanism of MicroRNA in Oral Lichen Planus. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:4261-4274. [PMID: 35923905 PMCID: PMC9342247 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s369304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are transcribed from the genomes of mammals and other complex organisms, and many of them are alternately spliced and processed into smaller products. Types of ncRNAs include microRNAs (miRNAs), circular RNAs, and long ncRNAs. miRNAs are about 21 nucleotides long and form a broad class of post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression that affect numerous developmental and physiological processes in eukaryotes. They usually act as negative regulators of mRNA expression through complementary binding sequences in the 3’-UTR of the target mRNA, leading to translation inhibition and target degradation. In recent years, the importance of ncRNA in oral lichen planus (OLP), particularly miRNA, has attracted extensive attention. However, the biological functions of miRNAs and their mechanisms in OLP are still unclear. In this review, we discuss the role and function of miRNAs in OLP, and we also describe their potential functional roles as biomarkers for the diagnosis of OLP. MiRNAs are promising new therapeutic targets, but more work is needed to understand their biological functions.
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- Yunshan Li
- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yuanyin Wang; Ran Chen, College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China, Email ;
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- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Hefei, 230032, People’s Republic of China
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Mortazavi-Jahromi SS, Aslani M, Mirshafiey A. A comprehensive review on miR-146a molecular mechanisms in a wide spectrum of immune and non-immune inflammatory diseases. Immunol Lett 2020; 227:8-27. [PMID: 32810557 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2020.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are single-strand endogenous and non-coding RNA molecules with a length of about 22 nucleotides, which regulate genes expression, through modulating the translation and stability of their target mRNAs. miR-146a is one of the most studied miRNAs, due to its central role in immune system homeostasis and control of the innate and acquired immune responses. Accordingly, abnormal expression or function of miR-146a results in the incidence and progression of immune and non-immune inflammatory diseases. Its deregulated expression pattern and inefficient function have been reported in a wide spectrum of these illnesses. Based on the existing evidence, this miRNA qualifies as an ideal biomarker for diagnosis, prognosis, and activity evaluation of immune and non-immune inflammatory disorders. Moreover, much attention has recently been paid to therapeutic potential of miR-146a and several researchers have assessed the effects of different drugs on expression and function of this miRNA at diverse experimental, animal, besides human levels, reporting motivating results in the treatment of the diseases. Here, in this comprehensive review, we provide an overview of miR-146a role in the pathogenesis and progression of several immune and non-immune inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Inflammatory bowel disease, Multiple sclerosis, Psoriasis, Graves' disease, Atherosclerosis, Hepatitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc., discuss about its eligibility for being a desirable biomarker for these disorders, and also highlight its therapeutic potential. Understanding these mechanisms underlies the selecting and designing the proper therapeutic targets and medications, which eventually facilitate the treatment process.
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- Department of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Xia DN, Tan YQ, Yang JY, Zhou G. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a promising approach for the management of oral lichen planus. Inflamm Res 2020; 69:989-999. [PMID: 32770320 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-020-01388-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T-cell-mediated inflammatory disease with a risk of malignant transformation. Although the etiology of OLP is still uncertain, growing evidence suggests that oral microbiota, antigen-specific, and non-specific mechanisms are involved in the pathogenesis of OLP. Antigen-specific mechanisms include antigen presentation, T-cell activation, nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway, and cytokine secretion, while non-specific mechanisms consist of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-9 upregulation, psychological pressure, oxidative damage, aberrant expression of microRNAs (miRNAs), and autophagy. Till now, there is no cure for OLP, and the main purpose of OLP therapy is symptomatic control. FINDING Seafood and its derivative omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) can suppress antigen presentation, T-cell activation, and nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway, modulate the overexpressed inflammatory cytokines, inhibit the expression of MMP-9, as well as regulate the expression of miRNAs and autophagy. And they are possible agents for ameliorating psychological disorder and oxidative damage. Moreover, n-3 PUFAs supplementation has a beneficial effect on preventing tumorigenesis. CONCLUSION n-3 PUFAs consumption may provide a non-toxic, inexpensive administration for OLP.
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- Duo-Na Xia
- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, 430070, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, 430070, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, 430070, Wuhan, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Luoyu Road 237, 430070, Wuhan, China. .,Department of Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Huang F, Xin C, Lei K, Bai H, Li J, Chen Q. Noncoding RNAs in oral premalignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Cell Oncol (Dordr) 2020; 43:763-777. [PMID: 32495292 DOI: 10.1007/s13402-020-00521-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has the highest mortality rate among all head and neck cancers and a relatively low five-year survival rate. Generally, the development of an oral mucosal malignancy represents a multistep process beginning with normal oral mucosa epithelium and culminating in OSCC after transitioning through intermediary oral premalignant disorders (OPMDs), during which dysplasia is often observed. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are RNAs that are not translated into proteins, but still can participate in regulating neoplastic cell behavior. Recently, data have emerged on the role of ncRNAs in the progression of oral mucosal malignant diseases, but the exact mechanisms through which ncRNAs are involved remain to be elucidated. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge on ncRNAs has added an extra layer of complexity to our understanding of the malignant progression of oral mucosal diseases. The identification of ncRNAs in multiple body fluids as biomarkers may provide new diagnostic options that can be used for the diagnosis and prognosis of OPMDs and OSCC, respectively. Despite overall advances that have been made in cancer treatment, the treatment options for OPMDs and OSCC are still limited. Several studies have shown that ncRNA-based treatment regimens may hold promise as alternative methods for treating OPMDs and OSCC. The use of ncRNAs as therapeutic agents, including miR-155, miR-34 and lncRNA HOTAIR, appear promising.
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- Fei Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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Zhang J, Chen GY, Wang F, Zhou G. MiR-29b interacts with IFN-γ and induces DNA hypomethylation in CD4+ T cells of oral lichen planus. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 147:1248-1254. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.09.252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Artemisinin and its derivatives: a potential therapeutic approach for oral lichen planus. Inflamm Res 2019; 68:297-310. [DOI: 10.1007/s00011-019-01216-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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microRNA diagnostic panel for Alzheimer's disease and epigenetic trade-off between neurodegeneration and cancer. Ageing Res Rev 2019; 49:125-143. [PMID: 30391753 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2018.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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microRNAs (miRNAs) have been extensively studied as potential biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Their profiles have been analyzed in blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brain tissue. However, due to the high variability between the reported data, stemming from the lack of methodological standardization and the heterogeneity of AD, the most promising miRNA biomarker candidates have not been selected. Our literature review shows that out of 137 miRNAs found to be altered in AD blood, 36 have been replicated in at least one independent study, and out of 166 miRNAs reported as differential in AD CSF, 13 have been repeatedly found. Only 3 miRNAs have been consistently reported as altered in three analyzed specimens: blood, CSF and the brain (hsa-miR-146a, hsa-miR-125b, hsa-miR-135a). Nonetheless, all 36 repeatedly differential miRNAs in AD blood are promising as components of the diagnostic panel. Given their predicted functions, such miRNA panel may report multiple pathways contributing to AD pathology, enabling the design of personalized therapies. In addition, the analysis revealed that the miRNAs dysregulated in AD overlap highly with miRNAs implicated in cancer. However, the directions of the miRNA changes are usually opposite in cancer and AD, indicative of an epigenetic trade-off between the two diseases.
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Qian H, Jiao L, Fan Z, Wang L, Liu B, Miao G. Analysis of Immunologic Function Changes in Lichen Planus After Clinical Treatment. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:8716-8721. [PMID: 30504759 PMCID: PMC6287452 DOI: 10.12659/msm.910931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lichen planus (LP) is a common chronic superficial skin lesion that causes chronic or sub-acute inflammatory disorders. LP can affect the oral cavity, skin, mucous membrane, and other body parts, and features include repeat attacks and long duration, leading to lower quality of life. This study aimed to analyze the changes of immunologic function before and after treatment of LP. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty cutaneous LP patients were selected. Peripheral blood was collected in the morning before and after treatment. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated by density gradient method. Flow cytometry was used to detect T cell subpopulation CD4⁺ T cells and CD8⁺ T to calculate CD4⁺ T/CD8⁺ T ratio. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was adopted to detect the helper T-cell (Th) factor IL-2, IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-6, IL-17, and IL-22 levels. RESULTS Compared with before treatment, the expressions of CD4⁺ T cells and CD8⁺ T cells were decreased, while the proportion of CD4⁺ T/CD8⁺ T were significantly elevated after treatment. IL-2 and IFN-γ secretion were markedly increased, whereas IL-4, IL-6, IL-17, and IL-22 were significantly reduced after treatment (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS LP treatment reduces the distribution of CD4⁺ T cells and CD8⁺ T cells, and promotes the changes of Th1, Th2, and Th17 cytokines secretion.
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Wang J, Yang L, Wang L, Yang Y, Wang Y. Forkhead box p3 controls progression of oral lichen planus by regulating microRNA‐146a. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:8862-8871. [PMID: 30125971 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Jing Wang
- Department of Stomatology The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou Henan China
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- Department of Stomatology The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou Henan China
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- Department of Stomatology The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou Henan China
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- Department of Stomatology The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou Henan China
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- Department of Stomatology The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou Henan China
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El-Sakka H, Kujan O, Farah CS. Assessing miRNAs profile expression as a risk stratification biomarker in oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review. Oral Oncol 2017; 77:57-82. [PMID: 29362128 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2017.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This paper aims to systematically review current findings on altered expression of miRNAs in OPMDs and whether they can be used as risk stratification biomarkers. METHODS Studies were collated after searching three different electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, Medline. Additional searches were carried out through cross checking the bibliographies of selected articles. After a thorough selection process made by two of the authors, 40 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Studies were assessed and analysed in terms of how the candidate miRNA biomarkers were differentially expressed and validated. RESULTS The included studies examined the expression of miRNAs from human specimens (blood serum/plasma, saliva, tissue) as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers in patients with OPMDs, some of which have been utilised as risk stratification biomarkers for malignant transformation and have showed promising findings. CONCLUSION The current evidence to support or refute the prognostic utility of miRNAs in predicting cancer progression in OPMDs is equivocal. Further longitudinal prospective studies with solid study design are warranted.
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- Haytham El-Sakka
- UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia.
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- UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia; Australian Centre for Oral Oncology Research & Education, UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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Chen J, Du G, Wang Y, Shi L, Mi J, Tang G. Integrative analysis of mRNA and miRNA expression profiles in oral lichen planus: preliminary results. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2017; 124:390-402.e17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2017.05.513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Revised: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Han X, Zhang J, Tan Y, Zhou G. Probiotics: A non-conventional therapy for oral lichen planus. Arch Oral Biol 2017; 81:90-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Setién-Olarra A, Gainza-Cirauqui ML, Aguirre-Urizar JM, Marichalar-Mendia X. The role of microRNAs in oral lichenoid disorders. Systematic review. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2017; 22:e548-e553. [PMID: 28809371 PMCID: PMC5694176 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.21819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Certain changes in the microRNA expression are considered to be associated with chronic inflammatory processes and with the malignant transformation of oral potentially malignant disorders. The purpose of this systematic review is to update the existing data on the aberrant microRNA expression profiles identified in oral lichenoid disease (OLD). Material and Methods A search in PubMed-Medline and Scopus was performed on the English literature published between 2010 and August 2016 using the following keywords: oral lichenoid disease, oral lichen planus and microRNA. Results Originally, 25 articles were considered, of which 12 case-control articles were selected according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Conclusions OLD seems to have altered microRNA expression profile. Certain altered microRNAs (146a, 155) may be useful as biomarkers for this disorder. More studies including larger number of cases are needed in order to study further on the biological processes and on the regulation pathways of these altered microRNAs. Key words:microRNAs, oral lichenoid disease, oral lichen planus.
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- A Setién-Olarra
- Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Department of Stomatology II, University of the Basque Country/ EHU, Leioa, 48940 Bizkaia, Spain,
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Ghallab NA, Kasem RF, El-Ghani SFA, Shaker OG. Gene expression of miRNA-138 and cyclin D1 in oral lichen planus. Clin Oral Investig 2017; 21:2481-2491. [PMID: 28275859 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-017-2091-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate microRNA-138 (miR-138) gene expression and its target cyclin D1 (CCND1) gene and protein expression in oral lichen planus (OLP) mucosa in an attempt to investigate their possible roles in OLP immunopathogenesis. METHODS Sixty oral biopsy specimens were harvested from 30 healthy subjects and 30 OLP patients, subdivided into reticular, atrophic, and erosive groups (n = 10 each). Samples were subjected to quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis for quantification of miR-138 and CCND1 relative gene expression and immunohistochemical analysis to determine CCND1 protein expression. RESULTS Samples from OLP patients had a significant underexpression of miR-138 gene and overexpression of CCND1 at both gene and protein levels compared to normal mucosa samples. The lowest levels of miR-138 expression were observed in atrophic and erosive OLP compared to reticular OLP, and the highest levels of CCND1 gene and protein expression were in atrophic OLP. An inverse correlation was demonstrated between the miR-138 expression and both CCND1 gene and protein expression in OLP patients. A significant positive correlation between CCND1 gene and protein expression was also observed. CONCLUSION Downregulation of miR-138 increases the gene and protein expression of its potential target CCND1 in OLP mucosa which might have a pivotal role in the disease pathogenesis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This research implied that miR-138 may have a role in identification of symptomatic OLP lesions. MiR-138 might be considered as a potential tool in future OLP molecular therapy.
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- Noha A Ghallab
- Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology and Diagnosis, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, 43 Zahraa Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry& Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Chen HC, Tseng YK, Chi CC, Chen YH, Yang CM, Huang SJ, Lee YC, Liou HH, Tsai KW, Ger LP. Genetic variants in microRNA-146a (C>G) and microRNA-1269b (G>C) are associated with the decreased risk of oral premalignant lesions, oral cancer, and pharyngeal cancer. Arch Oral Biol 2016; 72:21-32. [PMID: 27525378 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2016.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Revised: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationships between two single-nucleotide polymorphisms at miR-146a C>G (rs2910164) and miR-1269b G>C (rs7210937) and the risk of developing oral premalignant lesions (OPLs), oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), pharyngeal SCC (PSCC), and oral and pharyngeal SCC (OPSCC). DESIGN Genotyping of miR-146a C>G and miR-1269b G>C was performed in two case-control studies using the TaqMan assay. A total of 197 healthy control subjects, 241 OPLs patients, and 188 OPSCC patients who habitually chewed betel quid (BQ) were recruited into one case-control study. Additionally, 668 cancer-free control subjects and 658 OPSCC patients were recruited into the other case-control study. RESULTS The G/G genotype at miR-146a C>G was associated with the decreased risk of OSCC [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=0.66, P=0.040], PSCC (AOR=0.42, P=0.013), and OPSCC (AOR=0.63, P=0.020). Additionally, the C allelic type and C/C genotype at miR-1269b G>C decreased the risk of BQ-related oral leukoplakia (C vs. G: AOR=0.68, P=0.012;C/C vs. G/G: AOR=0.43, P=0.009), BQ-related OPLs (C vs. G: AOR=0.69, P=0.008;C/C vs. G/G: AOR=0.44, P=0.005), and BQ-related OPSCC (C vs. G: AOR=0.65, P=0.003;C/C vs. G/G: AOR=0.47, P=0.011). In OPSCC patients, the G/G genotype of miR-146a was correlated with well-differentiated cells (P=0.041), and the G/C and C/C genotypes of miR-1269b were correlated with the absence of lymph node involvement (P=0.031), especially in OSCC patients (P=0.038 and P=0.007, respectively). CONCLUSION The genetic variants of miR-146a and miR-1269b are biomarkers against the development of OPLs and OPSCC.
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- Hung-Chih Chen
- Department of Stomatology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Dental Technology, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Stomatology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Stomatology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Dental Technology, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Biology, National Pingtung University of Education, Pingtung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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