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Li S, Cui H, Lu H, Zheng S, Yuan C. Advances in noncoding RNA in children allergic rhinitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2024; 14:1350-1362. [PMID: 38946149 DOI: 10.1002/alr.23393] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND A chronic condition that significantly reduces a child's quality of life is allergic rhinitis (AR). The environment and allergens that the body is regularly exposed to can cause inflammatory and immunological reactions, which can change the expression of certain genes Epigenetic changes are closely linked to the onset and severity of allergy disorders according to mounting amounts of data. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a group of RNA molecules that cannot be converted into polypeptides. The three main categories of ncRNAs include microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs). NcRNAs play a crucial role in controlling gene expression and contribute to the development of numerous human diseases. METHODS Articles are selected based on Pubmed's literature review and the author's personal knowledge. The largest and highest quality studies were included. The search selection is not standardized. RESULTS Recent findings indicate that various categories of ncRNAs play distinct yet interconnected roles and actively contribute to intricate gene regulatory networks. CONCLUSION This article demonstrates the significance and progress of ncRNAs in children's AR. The database covers three key areas: miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs. Additionally, potential avenues for future research to facilitate the practical application of ncRNAs as therapeutic targets and biomarkers will be explore.
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- Shuman Li
- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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Bao L, Li Y, Hu X, Gong Y, Chen J, Huang P, Tan Z, Ge M, Pan Z. Targeting SIGLEC15 as an emerging immunotherapy for anaplastic thyroid cancer. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 133:112102. [PMID: 38652971 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is the most aggressive subtype of thyroid cancer with few effective therapies. Though immunotherapies such as targeting PD-1/PD-L1 axis have benefited patients with solid tumor, the druggable immune checkpoints are quite limited in ATC. In our study, we focused on the anti-tumor potential of sialic acid-binding Ig-like lectins (Siglecs) in ATC. Through screening by integrating microarray datasets including 216 thyroid-cancer tissues and single-cell RNA-sequencing, SIGLEC family members CD33, SIGLEC1, SIGLEC10 and SIGLEC15 were significantly overexpressed in ATC, among which SIGLEC15 increased highest and mainly expressed on cancer cells. SIGLEC15high ATC cells are characterized by high expression of serine protease PRSS23 and cancer stem cell marker CD44. Compared with SIGLEC15low cancer cells, SIGLEC15high ATC cells exhibited higher interaction frequency with tumor microenvironment cells. Further study showed that SIGLEC15high cancer cells mainly interacted with T cells by immunosuppressive signals such as MIF-TNFRSF14 and CXCL12-CXCR4. Notably, treatment of anti-SIGLEC15 antibody profoundly increased the cytotoxic ability of CD8+ T cells in a co-culture model and zebrafish-derived ATC xenografts. Consistently, administration of anti-SIGLEC15 antibody significantly inhibited tumor growth and prolonged mouse survival in an immunocompetent model of murine ATC, which was associated with increase of M1/M2, natural killer (NK) cells and CD8+ T cells, and decrease of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs). SIGLEC15 inhibited T cell activation by reducing NFAT1, NFAT2, and NF-κB signals. Blocking SIGLEC15 increased the secretion of IFN-γ and IL-2 in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, our finding demonstrates that SIGLEC15 is an emerging and promising target for immunotherapy in ATC.
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- Lisha Bao
- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, 310014, Hangzhou, China
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- Clinical Pharmacy Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Clinical Pharmacy Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China; Clinical Research Center for Cancer of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China
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- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, 310014, Hangzhou, China
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- Clinical Pharmacy Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Clinical Pharmacy Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China; Clinical Research Center for Cancer of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China
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- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, 310014, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China; Clinical Research Center for Cancer of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China
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- Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, 310014, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China; Clinical Research Center for Cancer of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China.
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- Clinical Pharmacy Center, Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Endocrine Gland Diseases of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China; Clinical Research Center for Cancer of Zhejiang Province, 310014, Hangzhou, China.
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Shahroudi MJ, Rezaei M, Mirzaeipour M, Saravani M, Shahraki-Ghadimi H, Arab S. Association between miR-202, miR-211, and miR-1238 gene polymorphisms and risk of vitiligo. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:118. [PMID: 38597990 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-02847-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Vitiligo, as a common pigment defect in the skin, hair, and mucous membranes, results from the destruction of melanocytes. Recent investigations have shown that miRNA dysregulation contributes in the pathogenesis of vitiligo. Therefore, in this research, our aim is to explore the relationship between miR-202 rs12355840, miR-211 rs8039189, and miR-1238 rs12973308 polymorphisms and susceptibility to vitiligo. A total number of 136 vitiligo patients and 129 healthy individuals as a control group were included in this research. The salting out approach was implemented to extraction genomic DNA. The genetic polymorphisms of miR-202 rs12355840, miR-211 rs8039189, and miR-1238 rs12973308 were determined using PCR-RFLP approach. The findings revealed that miR-202 rs12355840 polymorphism under codominant (CT and TT genotypes), dominant, recessive, overdominant, and also allelic models is correlated with increased risk of vitiligo. In addition, codominant, dominant, overdominant, as well as allelic models of miR-211 rs8039189 polymorphism decrease risk of vitiligo. No significant relationship was observed between the miR-1238 rs12973308 polymorphism and susceptibility to vitiligo. The miR-211 rs8039189 polymorphism may serve a protective effect on vitiligo development and miR-202 rs12355840 polymorphism may act as a risk factor for vitiligo susceptibility.
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- Mahdieh Jafari Shahroudi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
- Bioinformatics and Computational Omics Lab (BioCOOL), Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Khatam Al Anbia Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Martín-Cruz L, Benito-Villalvilla C, Sirvent S, Angelina A, Palomares O. The Role of Regulatory T Cells in Allergic Diseases: Collegium Internationale Allergologicum (CIA) Update 2024. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2024; 185:503-518. [PMID: 38408438 DOI: 10.1159/000536335] [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: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Allergy represents a major health problem of increasing prevalence worldwide with a high socioeconomic impact. Our knowledge on the molecular mechanisms underlying allergic diseases and their treatments has significantly improved over the last years. The generation of allergen-specific regulatory T cells (Tregs) is crucial in the induction of healthy immune responses to allergens, preventing the development and worsening of allergic diseases. SUMMARY In the last decades, intensive research has focused on the study of the molecular mechanisms involved in Treg development and Treg-mediated suppression. These mechanisms are essential for the induction of sustained tolerance by allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) after treatment discontinuation. Compelling experimental evidence demonstrated altered suppressive capacity of Tregs in patients suffering from allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, food allergy, or atopic dermatitis, as well as the restoration of their numbers and functionality after successful AIT. KEY MESSAGE The better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in Treg generation during allergen tolerance induction might well contribute to the development of novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases.
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- Leticia Martín-Cruz
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Pharmacy, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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Xu F, Yao F, Ning Y. MicroRNA-202-5p-dependent inhibition of Bcl-2 contributes to macrophage apoptosis and atherosclerotic plaque formation. Gene 2023; 867:147366. [PMID: 36931409 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.147366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The identification of microRNA (miRNA)-related molecular mechanisms has advanced the development of new therapeutics for atherosclerosis (AS). The roles of miR-202-5p- in the pathogenic mechanisms of AS have not been explored. METHODS Macrophages were transfected with a series of miR-202-5p mimic/inhibitor, and then assessed for changes in viability, apoptosis, and secretion of inflammatory cytokines. The regulatory mechanism of miR-202-5p was explored through dual-luciferase reporter gene assay. A mouse model of AS was developed in ApoE-/- mice fed with high-fat diet to examine the in vivo effects of miR-202-5p on atherosclerotic plaque formation, collagen synthesis, and fiber cap thickness. RESULTS Elevated miR-202-5p was found in atherosclerotic plaque tissues of the mice. miR-202-5p was able to induce macrophage apoptosis and release of pro-inflammatory factors. Besides, miR-202-5p limited Bcl-2 expression and elevated the levels of Bax, cleaved caspase-3, and cleaved caspase-9. Bcl-2 was concluded as a target gene of miR-202-5p. The pro-apoptotic effect of miR-202-5p on macrophages was achieved via limiting Bcl-2. In the mouse AS model, restoration of miR-202-5p stimulated atherosclerotic plaque formation, but reduced collagen synthesis and fiber cap thickness. CONCLUSION These data collectively suggest a pro-apoptotic action of miR-202-5p in macrophages that contributes to atherosclerotic plaque formation.
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- Fei Xu
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China.
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The Role of Noncoding RNA in Airway Allergic Diseases through Regulation of T Cell Subsets. Mediators Inflamm 2022; 2022:6125698. [PMID: 36248190 PMCID: PMC9553461 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6125698] [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: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Allergic rhinitis and asthma are common airway allergic diseases, the incidence of which has increased annually in recent years. The human body is frequently exposed to allergens and environmental irritants that trigger immune and inflammatory responses, resulting in altered gene expression. Mounting evidence suggested that epigenetic alterations were strongly associated with the progression and severity of allergic diseases. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a class of transcribed RNA molecules that cannot be translated into polypeptides and consist of three major categories, microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs). Previous studies showed that ncRNAs were involved in the physiopathological mechanisms of airway allergic diseases and contributed to their occurrence and development. This article reviews the current state of understanding of the role of noncoding RNAs in airway allergic diseases, highlights the limitations of recent studies, and outlines the prospects for further research to facilitate the clinical translation of noncoding RNAs as therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
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The Role of Small Extracellular Vesicles and MicroRNAs in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Nasal Polyps. Mediators Inflamm 2022; 2022:4428617. [PMID: 35757106 PMCID: PMC9225904 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4428617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps are common otorhinolaryngological diseases. Small extracellular vesicles and microRNAs have recently become major research topics of interest due to their key regulatory roles in cancer, inflammation, and various diseases. Although very detailed and in-depth studies on the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps have been conducted, few studies have assessed the regulatory effects of exosomes and microRNAs on allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. This paper reviews the studies on small extracellular vesicles and microRNAs in allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps conducted in recent years and focuses on the regulation of small extracellular vesicles and microRNAs in allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps with the aim of providing insights for the future diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps.
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Yang C, Shangguan C, Cai C, Xu J, Qian X. LncRNA HCP5 Participates in the Tregs Functions in Allergic Rhinitis and Drives Airway Mucosal Inflammatory Response in the Nasal Epithelial Cells. Inflammation 2022; 45:1281-1297. [PMID: 35122570 PMCID: PMC9095562 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-022-01620-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an allergic disease characterized as (immunoglobulin, IgE)-mediated type I hypersensitivity disorder. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a crucial role in AR. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the mechanism of how Tregs are regulated by long noncoding RNA HCP5 and the regulatory role of HCP5 in IL-13-induced inflammatory response in nasal epithelial cells (NECs) from AR patients. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and NECs were obtained from collected blood samples and nasal epithelial tissues. CD4+ T cells and Tregs were purified using certain cell isolation kits from PBMCs and Tregs were also differentiated from CD4+ T cells using recombinant human IL-2 and TGF-β. The expression levels of HCP5, miR-16, ATXN2L, GM-CSF, eotaxin, and MUC5AC were detected by real-time PCR and western blot. The concentrations of inflammatory cytokines were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The interaction among HCP5, miR-16, and ATXN2L were verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay. lncRNA HCP5 expression dramatically downregulated in PBMCs, CD4+ T cells, Tregs, and nasal tissues of AR patients, as well as in IL-13-treated NECs. HCP5 promoted Tregs differentiation and proliferation via targeting miR-16/ATXN2L axis. Additionally, HCP5 inhibited IL-13-induced GM-CSF, eotaxin, and MUC5AC production in NECs. HCP5 sponged miR-16 and negatively regulated its expression, and miR-16 targeted ATXN2L and inhibition of miR-16 suppressed IL-13-induced GM-CSF, eotaxin, and MUC5AC expression. HCP5/miR-16/ATXN2L axis mediated Tregs proliferation and functions in AR. Besides, the regulation of IL-13-induced dysfunction of NECs by lncRNA HCP5 depended on miR-16/ATXN2L in the inflammatory response of AR.
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- Chen Yang
- Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Huangpu District, 197 Ruijiner Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Huangpu District, 197 Ruijiner Road, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Huangpu District, 197 Ruijiner Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Xuhui District, 1954 Huashan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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A genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies new eosinophilic esophagitis loci. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2022; 149:988-998. [PMID: 34506852 PMCID: PMC9579995 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2021.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the esophagus marked by eosinophilic infiltration. Cumulative evidence indicates that the risk of EoE involves the complex interplay of both genetic and environmental factors. Because only a few genetic loci have been identified in EoE, the genetic underpinning of EoE remains largely elusive. OBJECTIVE We sought to identify genetic loci associated with EoE. METHODS Four EoE cohorts were genotyped using the Illumina single nucleotide polymorphism array platform, totaling 1,930 cases and 13,634 controls of European ancestry. Genotype imputation was performed with the Michigan Imputation Server using the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine reference panel including whole-genome sequencing data from more than 100,000 individuals. Meta-analysis was conducted to identify potential novel genetic loci associated with EoE. RESULTS Our study identified 11 new genome-wide significant loci, of which 6 are common variant loci, including 5q31.1 (rs2106984, P = 4.16 × 10-8; odds ratio [OR], 1.26, RAD50), 15q22.2 (rs2279293, P = 1.23 × 10-10; OR, 0.69, RORA), and 15q23 (rs56062135, P = 2.91 × 10-11; OR, 1.29, SMAD3), which have been previously associated with allergic conditions. Interestingly, a low-frequency synonymous mutation within the MATN2 gene was identified as the most significant single nucleotide polymorphism at the 8q22.1 locus. We also identified 5 sex-specific loci in the EoE cases, including an inflammatory bowel disease-associated locus at 9p24.1 (rs62541556, P = 4.4 × 10-8; OR, 1.11, JAK2). CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate shared genetic underpinnings between EoE and other immune-mediated diseases and provide novel candidate genes for therapeutic target identification and prioritization.
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Roberts LB, Kapoor P, Howard JK, Shah AM, Lord GM. An update on the roles of immune system-derived microRNAs in cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovasc Res 2021; 117:2434-2449. [PMID: 33483751 PMCID: PMC8562329 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvab007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of human death worldwide. Over the past two decades, the emerging field of cardioimmunology has demonstrated how cells of the immune system play vital roles in the pathogenesis of CVD. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are critical regulators of cellular identity and function. Cell-intrinsic, as well as cell-extrinsic, roles of immune and inflammatory cell-derived miRNAs have been, and continue to be, extensively studied. Several 'immuno-miRNAs' appear to be specifically expressed or demonstrate greatly enriched expression within leucocytes. Identification of miRNAs as critical regulators of immune system signalling pathways has posed the question of whether and how targeting these molecules therapeutically, may afford opportunities for disease treatment and/or management. As the field of cardioimmunology rapidly continues to advance, this review discusses findings from recent human and murine studies which contribute to our understanding of how leucocytes of innate and adaptive immunity are regulated-and may also regulate other cell types, via the actions of the miRNAs they express, in the context of CVD. Finally, we focus on available information regarding miRNA regulation of regulatory T cells and argue that targeted manipulation of miRNA regulated pathways in these cells may hold therapeutic promise for the treatment of CVD and associated risk factors.
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- Luke B Roberts
- School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King’s College London, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King’s College London, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK
- School of Cardiovascular Medicine and Sciences, King’s British Heart Foundation Centre, King’s College London, 125 Coldharbour Lane, London SE5 9NU, UK
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- School of Life Course Sciences, King’s College London, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular Medicine and Sciences, King’s British Heart Foundation Centre, King’s College London, 125 Coldharbour Lane, London SE5 9NU, UK
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- School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King’s College London, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester M13 9NT, UK
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Yang S, Fu Q, Deng H, Liu Z, Zhong J, Zhu X, Wang Q, Sun C, Wu J. Mechanisms and molecular targets of the Yu-Ping-Feng powder for allergic rhinitis, based on network pharmacology. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26929. [PMID: 34477124 PMCID: PMC8415986 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Yu-Ping-Feng powder (YPFP) has been used to treat allergic rhinitis (AR) for centuries. However, the mechanisms underlying its effects or its molecular targets in AR treatment are yet to be elucidated. Therefore, the active compounds of YPFP and their targets were collected and identified from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database. Moreover, AR-associated targets were acquired from the GeneCards and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database. Proteins interactions network of YPFP presumed targets and AR-associated targets were examined and merged to reveal the candidate YPFP targets against AR.Cytoscape software and BisoGenet Database were employed to perform the Visualization and Integrated Discovery (Cluster Profiler R package, version: 3.8.1). Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes and genome pathway analyses. To identify the key target genes, a gene-pathway network has been constructed.We identified 44 effective active compounds and 622 YPFP targets. Also 1324 target genes related to AR were identified. Twenty pathways, including those of AGE-RAGE signaling, fluid shear stress, atherosclerosis, PI3K-Akt signaling, and tumor necrosis factor signaling was enriched significantly. MAPK1 was identified as the core gene, while others including RELA, AKT1, NFKBIA, IL6, and JUN, were also important in the gene-pathway network. Clearly, network pharmacology can be applied in revealing the molecular targets and mechanisms of action of complex herbal preparations.These findings suggested that YPFP could treat AR by regulating immunological functions, diminishing inflammation, and improving immunity through different pathways.
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- Shasha Yang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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Jiang X, Huang T, Liu H, Chen X, Zhang H, Liu K, Deng J, Yang C. Circ_0067835 regulates allergic inflammatory response in type-2 innate lymphoid cells in allergic rhinitis (AR) via miR-155/GATA3. Hum Cell 2021; 34:1130-1141. [PMID: 33908023 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-021-00533-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a familiar respiratory allergic inflammatory disease with higher incidence. The pathogenesis of AR is particularly complex. Therefore, a lot of work is acquired to excavate deep mechanisms, thereby providing effective strategies for AR diagnose and treatment. AR mice model was induced by recombinant murine IL-33 (0.05 µg/µl) on days 1, 3, and 5. The lentiviral vectors carrying si-circ_0067835, miR-155 mimic, si-NC or miR-NC were injected into AR mice. Thus, mice were divided into control, AR, AR + si-NC, AR + si-circ_0067835, AR + si-circ_0067835 + miR-NC, and AR + si-circ_0067835 + miR-155 mimic groups. qRT-PCR experiment was used to measure the expression of circ_0067835 and miR-155. Behavioral test result was quantified to assess AR mice model. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was performed to analyze histopathological changes. Helper T cell 2 (Th2) cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-9 and IL-13) and percentage of type-2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) in nasal mucosa tissues in AR mice model were evaluated needing western blot, ELISA, and flow cytometry. Besides, the targeting relationship between circ_0067835 and miR-155, or between miR-155 and GATA3, was investigated via luciferase report assay. Circ_0067835 expression levels were raised in the nasal mucosa tissues of AR mice. Inhibiting circ_0067835 could reduce Type2 cytokines and ILC2s levels in AR mice model. Furthermore, circ_0067835 targeted and positively regulated miR-155 expression, and GATA3 was a downstream target of miR-155 and adjusted by circ_0067835/miR-155 axis. In addition, silencing circ_0067835 inhibited cytokines and ILC2s levels by down-regulating miR-155. Circ_0067835 effectively inhibited AR response in ILC2s through participation of miR-155/GATA3 axis.
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- Xunshuo Jiang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.1 Minde Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China.
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Shoorei H, Taheri M, Sanak M. Emerging role of non-coding RNAs in allergic disorders. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 130:110615. [PMID: 32777705 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
RNA transcripts that not undergo translation into polypeptides recently came into focus of research. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs) comprise the most important groups of these transcripts. LncRNAs have a length over 200 nucleotides and like mRNAs, have regulated transcription in a tissue specific manner. Biogenesis and function of lncRNAs is related to cell differentiation, response to stimuli and regulation of immune responses. LncRNAs can interact with both miRNAs and mRNAs. MiRNAs are characterized by a length of 22-24 nucleotides. MiRNAs regulate expression of genes at the post-transcriptional level. LncRNAs together with miRNAs are considered as regulators of the immune system. Alterations in their biogenesis is an important mechanism in the development immune related disorders. CircRNAs are products of aberrant maturation of protein-coding transcripts in a process of back-splicing, in which a single strand RNA molecule attains a closed circle shape. Despite a low expression, some circRNA were found to titrate miRNAs and interfere with maturation of legitimate protein-coding transcripts. We summarize the current knowledge on the role of non-coding transcripts in allergic disorders: asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and urticaria. The reviewed data suggest lncRNA and miRNAs as therapeutic targets and biomarkers of allergic disorders.
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
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