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Ogasawara T, Ito S, Ogashira S, Hoshino T, Sotomaru Y, Yoshiko Y, Tanimoto K. The expression of MIR125B transcripts and bone phenotypes in Mir125b2-deficient mice. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304074. [PMID: 38976685 PMCID: PMC11230526 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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MIR125B, particularly its 5p strand, is apparently involved in multiple cellular processes, including osteoblastogenesis and osteoclastogenesis. Given that MIR125B is transcribed from the loci Mir125b1 and Mir125b2, three mature transcripts (MIR125B-5p, MIR125B1-3p, and MIR125B2-3p) are generated (MIR125B-5p is common to both); however, their expression profiles and roles in the bones remain poorly understood. Both primary and mature MIR125B transcripts were differentially expressed in various organs, tissues, and cells, and their expression patterns did not necessarily correlate in wild-type (WT) mice. We generated Mir125b2 knockout (KO) mice to examine the contribution of Mir125b2 to MIR125B expression profiles and bone phenotypes. Mir125b2 KO mice were born and grew normally without any changes in bone parameters. Interestingly, in WT and Mir125b2 KO, MIR125B-5p was abundant in the calvaria and bone marrow stromal cells. These results indicate that the genetic ablation of Mir125b2 does not impinge on the bones of mice, attracting greater attention to MIR125B-5p derived from Mir125b1. Future studies should investigate the conditional deletion of Mir125b1 and both Mir125b1 and Mir125b2 in mice.
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- Tomohiro Ogasawara
- Department of Orthodontics, Division of Oral Health and Development, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, Division of Oral Health and Development, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics, Division of Oral Health and Development, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Neuroprotection Research Laboratories, Department of Neurology and Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, MA, United States of America
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- Natural Science Center for Basic Research and Development, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Developmental Biology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Baniasadi M, Talebi S, Mokhtari K, Zabolian AH, Khosroshahi EM, Entezari M, Dehkhoda F, Nabavi N, Hashemi M. Role of non-coding RNAs in osteoporosis. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 253:155036. [PMID: 38134836 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.155036] [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: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
Abstract
Osteoporosis, a prevalent bone disorder influenced by genetic and environmental elements, significantly increases the likelihood of fractures and bone weakness, greatly affecting the lives of those afflicted. Yet, the exact epigenetic processes behind the onset of osteoporosis are still unclear. Growing research indicates that epigenetic changes could act as vital mediators that connect genetic tendencies and environmental influences, thereby increasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. Within these epigenetic factors, certain types of RNA, such as microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), have been recognized as key regulatory elements. These RNA types wield significant influence on gene expression through epigenetic regulation, directing various biological functions essential to bone metabolism. This extensive review compiles current research uncovering the complex ways in which miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs are involved in the development of osteoporosis, especially in osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Gaining a more profound understanding of the roles these three RNA classes play in osteoporosis could reveal new diagnostic methods and treatment approaches for this incapacitating condition. In conclusion, this review delves into the complex domain of epigenetic regulation via non-coding RNA in osteoporosis. It sheds light on the complex interactions and mechanisms involving miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs within osteoblasts and osteoclasts, offering an in-depth understanding of the less explored aspects of osteoporosis pathogenesis. These insights not only reveal the complexity of the disease but also offer significant potential for developing new diagnostic methods and targeted treatments. Therefore, this review marks a crucial step in deciphering the elusive complexities of osteoporosis, leading towards improved patient care and enhanced quality of life.
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- Mojtaba Baniasadi
- Department of Orthopedics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Animal Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan,Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Pielok A, Kępska M, Steczkiewicz Z, Grobosz S, Bourebaba L, Marycz K. Equine Hoof Progenitor Cells Display Increased Mitochondrial Metabolism and Adaptive Potential to a Highly Pro-Inflammatory Microenvironment. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11446. [PMID: 37511204 PMCID: PMC10379971 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411446] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Medicinal signaling cells (MSC) exhibit distinct molecular signatures and biological abilities, depending on the type of tissue they originate from. Recently, we isolated and described a new population of stem cells residing in the coronary corium, equine hoof progenitor cells (HPCs), which could be a new promising cell pool for the treatment of laminitis. Therefore, this study aimed to compare native populations of HPCs to well-established adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) in standard culture conditions and in a pro-inflammatory milieu to mimic a laminitis condition. ASCs and HPCs were either cultured in standard conditions or subjected to priming with a cytokines cocktail mixture. The cells were harvested and analyzed for expression of key markers for phenotype, mitochondrial metabolism, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and immunomodulation using RT-qPCR. The morphology and migration were assessed based on fluorescent staining. Microcapillary cytometry analyses were performed to assess the distribution in the cell cycle, mitochondrial membrane potential, and oxidative stress. Native HPCs exhibited a similar morphology to ASCs, but a different phenotype. The HPCs possessed lower migration capacity and distinct distribution across cell cycle phases. Native HPCs were characterized by different mitochondrial dynamics and oxidative stress levels. Under standard culture conditions, HPCs displayed different expression patterns of apoptotic and immunomodulatory markers than ASCs, as well as distinct miRNA expression. Interestingly, after priming with the cytokines cocktail mixture, HPCs exhibited different mitochondrial dynamics than ASCs; however, the apoptosis and immunomodulatory marker expression was similar in both populations. Native ASCs and HPCs exhibited different baseline expressions of markers involved in mitochondrial dynamics, the oxidative stress response, apoptosis and inflammation. When exposed to a pro-inflammatory microenvironment, ASCs and HPCs differed in the expression of mitochondrial condition markers and chosen miRNAs.
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- Ariadna Pielok
- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375 Wroclaw, Poland
- International Institute of Translational Medicine, Jesionowa 11, Malin, 55-114 Wisznia Mała, Poland
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Huang W, Wu X, Xiang S, Qiao M, Li H, Zhu Y, Zhu Z, Zhao Z. Regulatory of miRNAs in tri-lineage differentiation of C3H10T1/2. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:521. [PMID: 36414991 PMCID: PMC9682817 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-03205-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding single-stranded RNA molecules encoded by endogenous genes, which play a vital role in cell generation, metabolism, apoptosis and stem cell differentiation. C3H10T1/2, a mesenchymal cell extracted from mouse embryos, is capable of osteogenic differentiation, adipogenic differentiation and chondrogenic differentiation. Extensive studies have shown that not only miRNAs can directly trigger targeted genes to regulate the tri-lineage differentiation of C3H10T1/2, but it also can indirectly regulate the differentiation by triggering different signaling pathways or various downstream molecules. This paper aims to clarify the regulatory roles of different miRNAs on C3H10T1/2 differentiation, and discussing their balance effect among osteogenic differentiation, adipogenic differentiation and chondrogenic differentiation of C3H10T1/2. We also review the biogenesis of miRNAs, Wnt signaling pathways, MAPK signaling pathways and BMP signaling pathways and provide some specific examples of how these signaling pathways act on C3H10T1/2 tri-lineage differentiation. On this basis, we hope that a deeper understanding of the differentiation and regulation mechanism of miRNAs in C3H10T1/2 can provide a promising therapeutic method for the clinical treatment of bone defects, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and other diseases.
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- Wei Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Zhou QL, Wang LY, Zhao XL, Yang YS, Ma Q, Chen G. Effects of salinity acclimation on histological characteristics and miRNA expression profiles of scales in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). BMC Genomics 2022; 23:300. [PMID: 35413812 PMCID: PMC9006599 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-08531-7] [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: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background The scales serve as an ideal model for studying the regulatory mechanism of bone homeostasis in fish. To explore the effect of salinity acclimation on bone metabolism of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), three sampling time points during salinity acclimation (7D, 14D and 21D) were selected to detect variations in histological characteristics. In the histological analysis, osteoblast marker enzymes alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteoclast marker tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAcP) and calcium salt deposit areas (Von Kossa′s) were detected. Changes in calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and the molar mass ratio of calcium to phosphorus (Ca/P) in the scales were also detected by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). In addition, the global MicroRNA (miRNA) expression profiles during salinity acclimation were examined using Illumina sequencing platform because of their important regulatory roles in teleost biological processes. Results Twelve independent miRNA libraries were constructed, a total of 664 known and 92 putative novel miRNAs were identified. A total of 290 differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs were found in clusters with significant trends in the cluster analysis, and five types of clustering patterns were obtained; 22,374 DE predicted target genes of the aforementioned 290 DE miRNAs were obtained, 5957 of which clustered in six types of clustering patterns with a significant trend. To better understand the functions of the DE miRNAs, GO and KEGG analysis was performed on the 5957 target genes, as a result, they were significantly enriched in bone metabolism related signaling pathways such as MAPK signaling pathway, Calcium signaling pathway, Wnt signaling pathway, Mineral absorption and NF-kappa B signaling pathway. Six DE miRNAs were randomly selected and their expression were verified by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), the expression trends were consistent with the results of transcriptome sequencing. Conclusions The DE miRNAs and DE target genes identified in this study might play an important role in regulation of bone metabolism during salinity acclimation, relative genes or pathways could serve as key candidates for further studies to elucidate molecular mechanism of teleost bone metabolism, and help performing salinity acclimation and developing marine culture of salmonid species. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-022-08531-7.
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- Qi Ling Zhou
- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524025, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524025, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524025, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524025, China
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524025, China. .,Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhanjiang), Zhanjiang, 524025, China.
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- College of Fisheries, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, 524025, China.,Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhanjiang), Zhanjiang, 524025, China
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Deng L, Qing W, Lai S, Zheng J, Liu C, Huang H, Peng P, Mu Y. Differential Expression Profiling of microRNAs in Human Placenta-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cocultured with Grooved Porous Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds. DNA Cell Biol 2022; 41:292-304. [PMID: 35180361 DOI: 10.1089/dna.2021.0850] [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] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Scaffold materials used for bone defect repair are often limited by osteogenic efficacy. Moreover, microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in regulating the expression of osteogenic-related genes. In previous studies, we verified the enhancement of osteogenesis using a grooved porous hydroxyapatite scaffold (HAG). In the present study, we analyzed the contribution of HAG to the osteogenic differentiation of human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hPMSCs) from the perspective of miRNA differential expression. Furthermore, results showed that miRNAs were differentially expressed in the osteogenic differentiation of hPMSCs cocultured with HAG. In detail, 16 miRNAs were significantly upregulated and 29 miRNAs were downregulated with HAG. In addition, bioinformatics analyses showed that the differentially expressed miRNAs were enriched in a variety of biological processes, including signal transduction, cell metabolism, cell junctions, cell development and differentiation, and that they were associated with osteogenic differentiation through axon guidance, mitogen-activated protein kinase, and the transforming growth factor beta signaling pathway. Furthermore, multiple potential target genes of these miRNAs were closely related to osteogenic differentiation. Importantly, overexpression of miR-146a-5p (an upregulated miRNA) promoted the osteogenic differentiation of hPMSCs, and miR-145-5p overexpression (a downregulated miRNA) inhibited the osteogenic differentiation of hPMSCs.
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- Li Deng
- Stomatology Department, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Stomatology Department, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Stomatology Department, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Stomatology Department, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Qiu T, Li H, Lu T, Shu L, Chen C, Wang C. GATA4 regulates osteogenic differentiation by targeting miR-144-3p. Exp Ther Med 2021; 23:83. [PMID: 34934452 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.11006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Numerous studies have demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) play an important role in regulating osteogenic differentiation, but their specific regulatory mechanism requires further investigation. In the present study, it was revealed that during osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), the expression level of miR-144-3p was decreased with increased osteogenic induction duration and was negatively associated with osteogenic marker gene expression. Overexpression of miR-144-3p inhibited osteogenic differentiation, while inhibition of miR-144-3p expression promoted osteogenic differentiation. In addition, dual-luciferase activity analysis and adenovirus infection experiments revealed that GATA binding protein 4 targeted miR-144-3p for regulation and that overexpression of GATA4 promoted the expression of miR-144-3p. These data indicated that miR-144-3p plays a role in inhibiting BMSC osteogenic differentiation and that GATA4 inhibits osteogenic differentiation by targeting miR-144-3p expression.
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- Tao Qiu
- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Cell Engineering and Biomedicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Cell Engineering and Biomedicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China
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- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Cell Engineering and Biomedicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China
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- Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Cell Engineering and Biomedicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,Center for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China.,National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Cell Engineering and Biomedicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China
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Amilca-Seba K, Sabbah M, Larsen AK, Denis JA. Osteopontin as a Regulator of Colorectal Cancer Progression and Its Clinical Applications. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13153793. [PMID: 34359694 PMCID: PMC8345080 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13153793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The mortality of colorectal cancer is principally related to metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis or to the growth of initially undetectable micro-metastasis. Current therapeutic strategies are efficient in patients with locally advanced cancer, but are rarely able to cure patients with metastatic disease. Therapeutic failure is mainly associated with drug resistance and an aggressive phenotype. The identification of new biomarkers for micro-metastasis and tumor progression remains an unmet clinical need that should allow for improved patient stratification for optimal treatment and may lead to the identification of novel therapeutic targets. Osteopontin (OPN), a multifunctional protein, has emerged as a potentially valuable biomarker in several cancer types. This review principally describes the molecular mechanisms of OPN that are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) progression and metastasis, as well as the use of OPN as a clinical biomarker. This review identifies a role for OPN as a biomarker ready for extended clinical application and discusses its use as a therapeutic target. Abstract A high expression of the phosphoprotein osteopontin (OPN) has been associated with cancer progression in several tumor types, including breast cancer, hepatocarcinoma, ovarian cancer, and colorectal cancer (CRC). Interestingly, OPN is overexpressed in CRC and is associated with a poor prognosis linked to invasion and metastasis. Here, we review the regulation and functions of OPN with an emphasis on CRC. We examine how epigenetic and genetic regulators interact with the key signaling pathways involved in this disease. Then, we describe the role of OPN in cancer progression, including proliferation, survival, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. Furthermore, we outline the interest of using OPN as a clinical biomarker, and discuss if and how osteopontin can be implemented as a routine assay in clinical laboratories for monitoring CRC patients. Finally, we discuss the use of OPN an attractive, but challenging, therapeutic target.
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- Katyana Amilca-Seba
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012 Paris, France; (K.A.-S.); (M.S.); (A.K.L.)
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U938, 75012 Paris, France
- Institut Universitaire de Cancérologie (IUC), Faculté de Médecine, Sorbonne Université, 75005 Paris, France
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- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012 Paris, France; (K.A.-S.); (M.S.); (A.K.L.)
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U938, 75012 Paris, France
- Institut Universitaire de Cancérologie (IUC), Faculté de Médecine, Sorbonne Université, 75005 Paris, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), 75016 Paris, France
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- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012 Paris, France; (K.A.-S.); (M.S.); (A.K.L.)
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U938, 75012 Paris, France
- Institut Universitaire de Cancérologie (IUC), Faculté de Médecine, Sorbonne Université, 75005 Paris, France
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), 75016 Paris, France
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- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA), 75012 Paris, France; (K.A.-S.); (M.S.); (A.K.L.)
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U938, 75012 Paris, France
- Institut Universitaire de Cancérologie (IUC), Faculté de Médecine, Sorbonne Université, 75005 Paris, France
- Department of Endocrinology and Oncology Biochemistry, Pitié-Salpetrière Hospital, 75013 Paris, France
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-(0)1-42-16-20-39
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Liu WB, Feng QJ, Li GS, Shen P, Li YN, Zhang FJ. Long non-coding RNA HOTAIRM1-1 silencing in cartilage tissue induces osteoarthritis through microRNA-125b. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:933. [PMID: 34306202 PMCID: PMC8280714 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10365] [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: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aberrations in long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) expression have been recognized in numerous human diseases. In the present study, the of role the long noncoding RNA HOX antisense intergenic RNA myeloid 1 variant (HOTAIRM1-1) in regulating the pathological progression of osteoarthritis (OA) was investigated. The aberrant expression of HOTAIRM1-1 in OA was demonstrated, but the molecular mechanisms require further analysis. The aim of the present study was to explore the function of miR-125b in modulating chondrocyte viability and apoptosis, and to address the functional association between HOTAIRM1-1 and miR-125b as potential targets. A miR-125b inhibitor was used, which laid the foundation for the following investigation. The study confirmed that HOTAIRM1-1 and miR-125b are inversely expressed in chondrocytes. The expression of HOTAIRM1-1 was downregulated and the expression of miR-125b was upregulated in tissues from patients with OA. HOTAIRM1-1 directly interacted with miR-125b in chondrocytes. HOTAIRM1-1 knockdown was associated with chondrocyte proliferation and extracellular matrix degradation. Furthermore, miR-125b reversed the effect of HOTAIRM1-1 on cell proliferation and apoptosis. In conclusion, the present study indicates that the loss of HOTAIRM1-1 function leads to aberrant increases in the proliferation and apoptosis of chondrocytes. miR-125b may be a potential downstream mechanism that regulates the function of HOTAIRM1-1, and this finding provides a therapeutic strategy for OA.
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- Wen-Bin Liu
- Department of Joint Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300150, P.R. China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong 264000, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin 300192, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Dongli Hospital, Tianjin 300300, P.R. China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, P.R. China
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Chao CT, Han DS, Huang JW. Circulating microRNA-125b Levels Are Associated With the Risk of Vascular Calcification in Healthy Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:624313. [PMID: 33693036 PMCID: PMC7937626 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.624313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Vascular calcification (VC) is a subclinical manifestation of vascular disease burden among older adults, conferring an elevated mortality risk. Biomarkers capable of detecting and risk-stratifying VC associated with advanced age remains unavailable, impeding our effort to provide optimal care to geriatric patients. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate whether circulating miR-125b served as a potential indicator for VC in relatively healthy older adults. Methods: Community-dwelling older adults (age ≥65) were prospectively recruited during 2017, followed by clinical features documentation and VC rating based on aortic arch calcification (AAC) and abdominal aortic calcification (AbAC). Multiple logistic regression was done to evaluate the relationship between circulating miR-125b levels, VC presence and severity, followed by selecting the optimal cutoff point for VC diagnosis. Results: A total of 343 relatively healthy older adults (median age, 73.8 years; 40% male; 59.8% having AAC) were enrolled, with a median circulating miR-125b level of 0.012 (interquartile range, 0.003–0.037). Those with more severe AAC had progressively decreasing miR-125b levels (p<0.001). Multiple regression analyses showed that having higher miR-125b levels based on the median value were associated with a substantially lower risk of AAC [odds ratio (OR) 0.022, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.011–0.044] compared to those having lower ones. An optimal cutoff of miR-125b for identifying AAC in older adults was 0.008, with a sensitivity and specificity of 0.86 and 0.80, respectively. Similar findings were obtained when using AbAC as the endpoint. Conclusions: We found that miR-125b serves as an independent indicator for VC in relatively healthy older adults, and may potentially be linked with VC pathophysiology.
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- Chia-Ter Chao
- Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital BeiHu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Toxicology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.,Geriatric and Community Medicine Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital BeiHu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Geriatric and Community Medicine Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital BeiHu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital BeiHu Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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Kuang MJ, Zhang KH, Qiu J, Wang AB, Che WW, Li XM, Shi DL, Wang DC. Exosomal miR-365a-5p derived from HUC-MSCs regulates osteogenesis in GIONFH through the Hippo signaling pathway. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2020; 23:565-576. [PMID: 33510944 PMCID: PMC7810916 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2020.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The pathogenesis of glucocorticoid (GC)-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (GIONFH) is still disputed, and abnormal bone metabolism caused by GCs may be an important factor. In vitro, Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) and 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) staining were used to evaluate cellular proliferation, and western blotting was used to investigate osteogenesis. In vivo, we used micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), H&E staining, Masson staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis to evaluate the impact of exosomes. In addition, the mechanism by which exosomes regulate osteogenesis through the miR-365a-5p/Hippo signaling pathway was investigated using RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), luciferase reporter assays, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and western blotting. The results of western blotting verified that the relevant genes in osteogenesis, including BMP2, Sp7, and Runx2, were upregulated. RNA-seq and qPCR of the exosome and Dex-treated exosome groups showed that miR-365a-5p was upregulated in the exosome group. Furthermore, we verified that miR-365a-5p promoted osteogenesis by targeting SAV1. Additional in vivo experiments revealed that exosomes prevented GIONFH in a rat model, as shown by micro-CT scanning and histological and IHC analysis. We concluded that exosomal miR-365a-5p was effective in promoting osteogenesis and preventing the development of GIONFH via activation of the Hippo signaling pathway in rats.
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- Ming-Jie Kuang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong 250014, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong 250014, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong 250014, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong 250014, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese Medicine-Western Medicine Hospital of Cangzhou City, Hebei Province 061000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong 250014, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong 250014, China
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Culibrk RA, Hahn MS. The Role of Chronic Inflammatory Bone and Joint Disorders in the Pathogenesis and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease. Front Aging Neurosci 2020; 12:583884. [PMID: 33364931 PMCID: PMC7750365 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.583884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Late-onset Alzheimer's Disease (LOAD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that causes significant cognitive debilitation in tens of millions of patients worldwide. Throughout disease progression, abnormal secretase activity results in the aberrant cleavage and subsequent aggregation of neurotoxic Aβ plaques in the cerebral extracellular space and hyperphosphorylation and destabilization of structural tau proteins surrounding neuronal microtubules. Both pathologies ultimately incite the propagation of a disease-associated subset of microglia-the principle immune cells of the brain-characterized by preferentially pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion and inhibited AD substrate uptake capacity, which further contribute to neuronal degeneration. For decades, chronic neuroinflammation has been identified as one of the cardinal pathophysiological driving features of AD; however, despite a number of works postulating the underlying mechanisms of inflammation-mediated neurodegeneration, its pathogenesis and relation to the inception of cognitive impairment remain obscure. Moreover, the limited clinical success of treatments targeting specific pathological features in the central nervous system (CNS) illustrates the need to investigate alternative, more holistic approaches for ameliorating AD outcomes. Accumulating evidence suggests significant interplay between peripheral immune activity and blood-brain barrier permeability, microglial activation and proliferation, and AD-related cognitive decline. In this work, we review a narrow but significant subset of chronic peripheral inflammatory conditions, describe how these pathologies are associated with the preponderance of neuroinflammation, and posit that we may exploit peripheral immune processes to design interventional, preventative therapies for LOAD. We then provide a comprehensive overview of notable treatment paradigms that have demonstrated considerable merit toward treating these disorders.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, United States
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The roles of miRNA, lncRNA and circRNA in the development of osteoporosis. Biol Res 2020; 53:40. [PMID: 32938500 PMCID: PMC7493179 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-020-00309-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disease, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, that increases bone fragility and fracture risk and, therefore, has a serious adverse effect on the quality of life of patients. However, epigenetic mechanisms involved in the development of osteoporosis remain unclear. There is accumulating evidence that epigenetic modifications may represent mechanisms underlying the links of genetic and environmental factors with increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Some RNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), have been shown to be epigenetic regulators with significant involvement in the control of gene expression, affecting multiple biological processes, including bone metabolism. This review summarizes the results of recent studies on the mechanisms of miRNA-, lncRNA-, and circRNA-mediated osteoporosis associated with osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Deeper insights into the roles of these three classes of RNA in osteoporosis could provide unique opportunities for developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to this disease.
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Feng L, Zhang JF, Shi L, Yang ZM, Wu TY, Wang HX, Lin WP, Lu YF, Lo JHT, Zhu DH, Li G. MicroRNA-378 Suppressed Osteogenesis of MSCs and Impaired Bone Formation via Inactivating Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling. MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS 2020; 21:1017-1028. [PMID: 32829178 PMCID: PMC7452050 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2020.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been reported to serve as silencers to repress gene expression at post-transcriptional levels. Multiple miRNAs have been demonstrated to play important roles in osteogenesis. MicroRNA (miR)-378, a conserved miRNA, was reported to mediate bone metabolism and influence bone development, but the detailed function and underlying mechanism remain obscure. In this study, the miR-378 transgenic (TG) mouse was developed to study the role of miR-378 in osteogenic differentiation as well as bone formation. The abnormal bone tissues and impaired bone quality were displayed in the miR-378 TG mice, and a delayed healing effect was observed during bone fracture of the miR-378 TG mice. The osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from this TG mouse was also inhibited. We also found that miR-378 mimics suppressed, whereas anti-miR-378 promoted osteogenesis of human MSCs. Two Wnt family members, Wnt6 and Wnt10a, were identified as bona fide targets of miR-378, and their expression was decreased by this miRNA, which eventually induced the inactivation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. Finally, the short hairpin (sh)-miR-378-modified MSCs were locally injected into the fracture sites in an established mouse fracture model. The results indicated that miR-378 inhibitor therapy could promote bone formation and stimulate the healing process in vivo. In conclusion, miR-378 suppressed osteogenesis and bone formation via inactivating Wnt/β-catenin signaling, suggesting that miR-378 may be a potential therapeutic target for bone diseases.
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- Lu Feng
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China; Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P.R. China; Laboratory of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Lingnan Medical Research Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, P.R. China; School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China; Central Laboratory, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences and Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, P.R. China; The CUHK-ACC Space Medicine Centre on Health Maintenance of Musculoskeletal System, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, P.R. China.
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Yoshiko Y, Minamizaki T. Emerging roles of microRNAs as extracellular vesicle cargo secreted from osteoblasts. J Oral Biosci 2020; 62:228-234. [PMID: 32535286 DOI: 10.1016/j.job.2020.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have come into the spotlight as messengers, delivering cargo for cell-cell communication. Concomitantly, increasing attention has been focused on microRNAs (miRNAs) as EV cargo. Besides their well-known role in extracellular matrix mineralization, whether matrix vesicles (MVs) - which are in a broad sense a class of EV - also deliver miRNAs to regulate the function of recipient cells remains unclear. HIGHLIGHT We recently found that MVs budding from osteoblasts contain many miRNAs that can be transferred to the bone matrix. Of these, miR-125b was released into the bone marrow microenvironment during bone resorption, where it targeted the transcriptional repressor Prdm1 in osteoclast precursors, resulting in increased expression of anti-osteoclastogenic factors and suppression of osteoclastogenesis, thereby increasing bone mass in mice. CONCLUSION Beyond their well-established action in bone mineralization, MVs play a role in the transport of miRNAs from osteoblasts into the bone matrix. Similar to the miR-125b axis in osteoclastogenesis, it seems likely that other miRNAs that accumulate in bone via MV transport may also act as mediators of cell-cell communication in the skeletal system.
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- Yuji Yoshiko
- Department of Calcified Tissue Biology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan.
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- Department of Calcified Tissue Biology, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8553, Japan
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Jacques C, Tesfaye R, Lavaud M, Georges S, Baud’huin M, Lamoureux F, Ory B. Implication of the p53-Related miR-34c, -125b, and -203 in the Osteoblastic Differentiation and the Malignant Transformation of Bone Sarcomas. Cells 2020; 9:cells9040810. [PMID: 32230926 PMCID: PMC7226610 DOI: 10.3390/cells9040810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The formation of the skeleton occurs throughout the lives of vertebrates and is achieved through the balanced activities of two kinds of specialized bone cells: the bone-forming osteoblasts and the bone-resorbing osteoclasts. Impairment in the remodeling processes dramatically hampers the proper healing of fractures and can also result in malignant bone diseases such as osteosarcoma. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non-coding single-strand RNAs implicated in the control of various cellular activities such as proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Their post-transcriptional regulatory role confers on them inhibitory functions toward specific target mRNAs. As miRNAs are involved in the differentiation program of precursor cells, it is now well established that this class of molecules also influences bone formation by affecting osteoblastic differentiation and the fate of osteoblasts. In response to various cell signals, the tumor-suppressor protein p53 activates a huge range of genes, whose miRNAs promote genomic-integrity maintenance, cell-cycle arrest, cell senescence, and apoptosis. Here, we review the role of three p53-related miRNAs, miR-34c, -125b, and -203, in the bone-remodeling context and, in particular, in osteoblastic differentiation. The second aim of this study is to deal with the potential implication of these miRNAs in osteosarcoma development and progression.
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Zhang Z, Huang J, Wang G, Jin F, Zheng J, Xiao H, Lei L, Luo J, Chen C. Serum miRNAs, a potential prognosis marker of loco-regionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients treated with CCRT. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:183. [PMID: 32131777 PMCID: PMC7057605 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-6689-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Serum miRNA was once found as potential disease survival index,thus we investigated the role of miRNA in predicting prognosis in loco-regionally advanced NPC patients treated with CCRT. Methods This study included two phases: (i) We enrolled 3 NPC patients with recurrence or distant metastasis (experimental group, EG) and 3 NPC patients in clinical remission (control group, CG),who were treated with CCRT within 5 years. The paired serum was collected before and after treatment and biomarkers were discovered by LNA-TaqMan Human MicroRNA Arrays. (ii) we used the bioinformatic analysis, marker selection and an independent validation by qRT-PCR to analyse the serums of 29 NPC patients with recurrent disease or distant metastasis and 19 NPC patients in clinical remission treated with CCRT. Using the Kaplan-Meier method, log-rank test and Cox regression model to estimate the accuracy of the miRNAs to predict PFS and OS, and identified factors significantly associated with prognosis, respectively. Results Using fold change≥2.0 or ≤ 0.5 and p ≤ 0.05 as cutoff levels, we identified 1 up-regulated and 6 down-regulated miRNAs, 1 up-regulated and 9 down-regulated miRNAs in EG versus CG before and after CCRT, respectively. After these down-regulated miRNAs were dealed with bioinformatics analysis and normalization, only 5 different miRNAs were significantly reduced, which there were no significant difference in the expression of miRNA-26b, miRNA-29a and miRNA-125b before CCRT, and the expression of miRNA-143 and miRNA-29b after CCRT in the serum samples of 48 NPC patients. Based on this, we calculated a risk score with the expression of miRNA-26b、miRNA-29a、miRNA-125b、miRNA-29b、miRNA-143 and then classified patients as high or low risk group. Cox regression model suggested that combining miRNA-29a and miRNA-125b before CCRT with miRNA-26b after CCRT was independent prognostic factors for PFS (HR = 3.149, 95%CI:1.018–9.115, p = 0.034), whereas combining the former two is independent for OS (HR = 5.146, 95%CI:1.674–15.817, p = 0.04). Conclusions For loco-regionally advanced NPC patients treated with CCRT, especially high-risk patients- serum miRNAs, such as miRNA-29a, miRNA-125b and miRNA-26b etc., play an important role in predicting prognosis factors of PFS and OS, which will contribute to the strategic direction for future research.
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- Zhimin Zhang
- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China.,Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, People's Liberation Army, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- Medical College, Wuhan University of science and technology, Wuhan, 430065, Hubei, China
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- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China
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- Cancer Center, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400042, China.
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Micrornas at the Interface between Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis as Targets for Bone Regeneration. Cells 2019; 8:cells8020121. [PMID: 30717449 PMCID: PMC6406308 DOI: 10.3390/cells8020121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Bone formation and regeneration is a multistep complex process crucially determined by the formation of blood vessels in the growth plate region. This is preceded by the expression of growth factors, notably the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), secreted by osteogenic cells, as well as the corresponding response of endothelial cells, although the exact mechanisms remain to be clarified. Thereby, coordinated coupling between osteogenesis and angiogenesis is initiated and sustained. The precise interplay of these two fundamental processes is crucial during times of rapid bone growth or fracture repair in adults. Deviations in this balance might lead to pathologic conditions such as osteoarthritis and ectopic bone formation. Besides VEGF, the recently discovered important regulatory and modifying functions of microRNAs also support this key mechanism. These comprise two principal categories of microRNAs that were identified with specific functions in bone formation (osteomiRs) and/or angiogenesis (angiomiRs). However, as hypoxia is a major driving force behind bone angiogenesis, a third group involved in this process is represented by hypoxia-inducible microRNAs (hypoxamiRs). This review was focused on the identification of microRNAs that were found to have an active role in osteogenesis as well as angiogenesis to date that were termed "CouplingmiRs (CPLGmiRs)". Outlined representatives therefore represent microRNAs that already have been associated with an active role in osteogenic-angiogenic coupling or are presumed to have its potential. Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms governing bone angiogenesis are of great relevance for improving therapeutic options in bone regeneration, tissue-engineering, and the treatment of bone-related diseases.
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Xiao Y, Yan X, Yang Y, Ma X. Downregulation of long noncoding RNA HOTAIRM1 variant 1 contributes to osteoarthritis via regulating miR-125b/BMPR2 axis and activating JNK/MAPK/ERK pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 109:1569-1577. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.10.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Lyu LX, Zhang XF, Deegan AJ, Liang GF, Yang HN, Hu SQ, Yan XL, Huang NP, Xu T. Comparing hydroxyapatite with osteogenic medium for the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells on PHBV nanofibrous scaffolds. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2018; 30:150-161. [PMID: 30556784 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2018.1558485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Having advantageous biocompatibility and osteoconductive properties known to enhance the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), hydroxyapatite (HA) is a commonly used material for bone tissue engineering. What remains unclear, however, is whether HA holds a similar potential for stimulating the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs to that of a more frequently used osteogenic-inducing medium (OIM). To that end, we used PHBV electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds to directly compare the osteogenic capacities of HA with OIM over MSCs. Through the observation of cellular morphology, the staining of osteogenic markers, and the quantitative measuring of osteogenic-related genes, as well as microRNA analyses, we not only found that HA was as capable as OIM for differentiating MSCs down an osteogenic lineage; albeit, at a significantly slower rate, but also that numerous microRNAs are involved in the osteogenic differentiation of MSCs through multiple pathways involving the inhibition of cellular proliferation and stemness, chondrogenesis and adipogenesis, and the active promotion of osteogenesis. Taken together, we have shown for the first time that PHBV electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds combined with HA have a similar osteogenic-inducing potential as OIM and may therefore be used as a viable replacement for OIM for alternative in vivo-mimicking bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Lan-Xin Lyu
- a Emergency Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Institute of Emergency Rescue Medicine, Key Laboratory of New Drugs and Clinical Application , Xuzhou Medical University , Xuzhou , China.,b State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics , School of Biology Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- b State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics , School of Biology Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- c Department of Bioengineering , University of Washington , Seattle , WA , USA
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- d Department of Medical School, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , China
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- a Emergency Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Institute of Emergency Rescue Medicine, Key Laboratory of New Drugs and Clinical Application , Xuzhou Medical University , Xuzhou , China
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- a Emergency Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Institute of Emergency Rescue Medicine, Key Laboratory of New Drugs and Clinical Application , Xuzhou Medical University , Xuzhou , China
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- a Emergency Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Institute of Emergency Rescue Medicine, Key Laboratory of New Drugs and Clinical Application , Xuzhou Medical University , Xuzhou , China
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- b State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics , School of Biology Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University , Nanjing , China
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- a Emergency Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Institute of Emergency Rescue Medicine, Key Laboratory of New Drugs and Clinical Application , Xuzhou Medical University , Xuzhou , China.,e Emergency Center , Nanjing Jiangning Hospital , Nanjing , China
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Cheng VKF, Au PCM, Tan KC, Cheung CL. MicroRNA and Human Bone Health. JBMR Plus 2018; 3:2-13. [PMID: 30680358 PMCID: PMC6339549 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The small non‐coding microRNAs (miRNAs) are post‐transcription regulators that modulate diverse cellular process in bone cells. Because optimal miRNA targeting is essential for their function, single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within or proximal to the loci of miRNA (miR‐SNPs) or mRNA (PolymiRTS) could potentially disrupt the miRNA‐mRNA interaction, leading to changes in bone metabolism and osteoporosis. Recent human studies of skeletal traits using miRNA profiling, genomewide association studies, and functional studies started to decipher the complex miRNA regulatory network. These studies have indicated that miRNAs may be a promising bone marker. This review focuses on human miRNA studies on bone traits and discusses how genetic variants affect bone metabolic pathways. Major ex vivo investigations using human samples supported with animal and in vitro models have shed light on the mechanistic role of miRNAs. Furthermore, studying the miRNAs’ signatures in secondary osteoporosis and osteoporotic medications such as teriparatide (TPTD) and denosumab (DMab) have provided valuable insight into clinical management of the disease. © 2018 The Authors. JBMR Plus Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
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- Vincent Ka-Fai Cheng
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong
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- Department of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong.,Centre for Genomic Sciences Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong
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Tang Y, Zhang L, Tu T, Li Y, Murray D, Tu Q, Chen JJ. MicroRNA-99a is a novel regulator of KDM6B-mediated osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. J Cell Mol Med 2018; 22:2162-2176. [PMID: 29377540 PMCID: PMC5867145 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.13490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Skeletal tissue originates from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with differentiation potential into the osteoblast lineage regulated by essential transcriptional and post‐transcriptional mechanisms. Recently, miRNAs and histone modifications have been identified as novel key regulators of osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. Here, we identified miR‐99a and its target lysine (K)‐specific demethylase 6B (KDM6B) gene as novel modulators of osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Microarray profiling and further validation by quantitative real‐time RT‐PCR revealed that miR‐99a was up‐regulated during osteoblastic differentiation of BMSCs, and decreased in differentiated osteoblasts. Transfection of miR‐99a mimics inhibited osteoblastic commitment and differentiation of BMSCs, whereas inhibition of miR‐99a by inhibitors enhances these processes. KDM6B was determined as one of important targets of miR‐99a, which was further confirmed by luciferase assay of 3′‐UTR of KDM6B. Moreover, HOX gene level decreased after transfection of miR‐99a mimics in BMSCs, which indicated that KDM6B is a bona fide target of miR‐99a. Furthermore, in a model of in vivo bone regeneration, osteoblast‐specific gain‐ and loss‐of‐function experiments performed using cranial bone defects revealed that miR‐99a mimics‐transfected BMSCs reduced bone formation, and conversely, miR‐99a inhibitors‐transfected BMSCs increased in vivo bone formation. Tissue‐specific inhibition of miR‐99a may be a potential novel therapeutic approach for enhancing BMSCs‐based bone formation and regeneration.
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- Yin Tang
- Division of Oral Biology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, West China School & Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Oral Biology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, West China School & Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Oral Biology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Oral Biology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Oral Biology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Oral Biology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Oral Biology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Wa Q, Liu Y, Huang S, He P, Zuo J, Li X, Li Z, Dong L, Peng J, Wu S, Chen F, Cai D, Zou X, Liao W. miRNA-140 inhibits C3H10T1/2 mesenchymal stem cell proliferation by targeting CXCL12 during transforming growth factor-β3-induced chondrogenic differentiation. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:1389-1394. [PMID: 29067438 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of microRNA (miRNA or miR)-140 in C3H10T1/2 mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Cluster analysis was used to evaluate the miRNA expression profile. The expression level of miRNA‑140 was validated by reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‑qPCR). TargetScan and microRNA.org databases were used to predict target miRNAs and cartilage‑associated target genes. Binding sites between miR‑140 and the target gene were predicted by bioinformatics software. A dual‑luciferase reporter assay was performed to determine whether miR‑140 could target C‑X‑C motif chemokine ligand 12 (CXCL12). Following the promotion/inhibition of miR‑140, 1, 7 and 14 days following transforming growth factor‑β3 (TGF‑β3)‑induction, western blotting was utilized to evaluate CXCL12 protein levels. MTT assays and alcian blue staining were applied to assess C3H10T1/2 MSC viability and chondrogenic differentiation, respectively. In the TGF‑β3‑induced group, RT‑qPCR verified that the mRNA level of Mus musculus (mmu)‑miR‑140 was significantly elevated when compared with the control group. miR‑140 was predicted to recognize and interact with CXCL12‑3'UTR and the dual luciferase reporter assay further validated that miR‑140 targeted the predicted region of CXCL12. CXCL12 was markedly decreased following miR‑140 overexpression and visibly increased following miR‑140 inhibition. In addition, the level of CXCL12 expression declined as the duration of induction increased. Following the promotion/inhibition of miR‑140, at 1 and 7 days following TGF‑β3‑induction, C3H10T1/2 MSCs inhibited or promoted cell viability, respectively, when compared with the control groups. In addition, in pellets achieved by chondrogenic differentiation following the induction of C3H10T1/2 MSCs for 7 days, alcian blue staining revealed no significant difference in characteristic extracellular matrix glycosaminoglycans between the miR‑140 up and downregulated groups, and their respective control groups. The present study concludes that miRNA‑140 inhibition promoted C3H10T1/2 MSC viability however, not C3H10T1/2 MSC differentiation by targeting and reducing CXCL12 protein levels during the process of TGF‑β3‑induced chondrogenic differentiation. In conclusion, the present study provided a potential target for the treatment of cartilage defection.
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- Qingde Wa
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‑sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‑sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Shenzhen Hospital of Peking University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‑sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‑sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‑sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi, Guizhou 563003, P.R. China
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Chao CT, Liu YP, Su SF, Yeh HY, Chen HY, Lee PJ, Chen WJ, Lee YM, Huang JW, Chiang CK, Hung KY, Chen HW. Circulating MicroRNA-125b Predicts the Presence and Progression of Uremic Vascular Calcification. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2017; 37:1402-1414. [PMID: 28522697 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.117.309566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Vascular calcification (VC) is a major cause of mortality in patients with end-stage renal diseases. Biomarkers to predict the progression of VC early are in urgent demand. APPROACH AND RESULTS We identified circulating, cell-free microRNAs as potential biomarkers using in vitro VC models in which both rat and human aortic vascular smooth muscle cells were treated with high levels of phosphate to mimic uremic hyperphosphatemia. Using an Affymetrix microRNA array, we found that miR-125b and miR-382 expression levels declined significantly as biomineralization progressed, but this decline was only observed for miR-125b in the culture medium. A time-dependent decrease in aortic tissue and serum miR-125b levels was also found in both ex vivo and in vivo renal failure models. We examined the levels of circulating, cell-free miR-125b in sera from patients with end-stage renal diseases (n=88) and found an inverse association between the severity of VC and the circulating miR-125b level, irrespective of age or mineral-related hormones (odds ratio, 0.71; P=0.03). Furthermore, serum miR-125b levels on enrollment can predict VC progression years later (for high versus low, odds ratio, 0.14; P<0.01; for the highest versus lowest tertile and middle versus lowest tertile, odds ratio, 0.55 and 0.13; P=0.3 and <0.01, respectively). The uremic VC prediction efficacy using circulating miR-125b levels was also observed in an independent cohort (n=135). CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that serum miR-125b levels are associated with VC severity and serve as a novel predictive marker for the risk of uremia-associated calcification progression.
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- Chia-Ter Chao
- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jin-Shan Branch, New Taipei City (C.-T.C.); Graduate Institute of Toxicology (C.-T.C., Y.-P.L., P.-J.L., W.-J.C., Y.-M.L., C.-K.C., H.-W.C.), and Graduate Institute of Oncology (P.-J.L., W.-J.C.), College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei; Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.-P.L., S.-F.S., H.-Y.C., P.-J.L., W.-J.C.); School of Big Data Management, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (H.-Y.Y.); Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine (C.-T.C., J.-W.H., K.-Y.H.) and Department of Integrative Diagnostics and Therapeutics (C.-K.C.), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei; and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu County (K.-Y.H.).
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Zhu YL, Wang S, Ding DG, Xu L, Zhu HT. miR‑217 inhibits osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow‑derived mesenchymal stem cells by binding to Runx2. Mol Med Rep 2017; 15:3271-3277. [PMID: 28339007 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
The elucidation of the underlying molecular mechanisms regulating the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow‑derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) is of great importance in improving the treatment of bone‑associated diseases. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been proven to regulate the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. The present study investigated the role of miR‑217 in the osteogenic differentiation of rat BMSCs. It was observed that miR‑217 expression levels were downregulated during the process of osteogenic differentiation. Subsequently, a dual‑luciferase reporter gene assay demonstrated that miR‑217 targets a putative binding site in the 3'‑untranslated region of the runt related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) gene, which is a key transcription factor for osteogenesis. It was then demonstrated that overexpression of miR‑217 attenuated the osteogenesis of BMSCs and downregulated the expression of Runx2, whereas inhibition of miR‑217 promoted osteoblastic differentiation and upregulated Runx2 expression. Furthermore, the extracellular signal‑regulated kinase (ERK) and p38 mitogen‑activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) signaling pathways were investigated during osteogenic induction, and the data indicated that miR‑217 may exert a negative effect on the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs through alteration of ERK and p38 MAPK phosphorylation. The present study therefore concluded that miR‑217 functions as a negative regulator of BMSC osteogenic differentiation via the inhibition of Runx2 expression, and the underlying molecular mechanisms may partially be attributed to mediation by the ERK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways.
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- Yu-Long Zhu
- Department of Orthopedics, Sheyang County People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224300, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sheyang County People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224300, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sheyang County People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224300, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sheyang County People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224300, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sheyang County People's Hospital, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224300, P.R. China
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Zhou X, Cui L, Zhou X, Yang Q, Wang L, Guo G, Hou Y, Cai W, Han Z, Shi Y, Han Y. Induction of hepatocyte-like cells from human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells by defined microRNAs. J Cell Mol Med 2016; 21:881-893. [PMID: 27874233 PMCID: PMC5387126 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.13027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Generating functional hepatocyte‐like cells (HLCs) from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is of great urgency for bio‐artificial liver support system (BALSS). Previously, we obtained HLCs from human umbilical cord‐derived MSCs by overexpressing seven microRNAs (HLC‐7) and characterized their liver functions in vitro and in vivo. Here, we aimed to screen out the optimal miRNA candidates for hepatic differentiation. We sequentially removed individual miRNAs from the pool and examined the effect of transfection with remainder using RT‐PCR, periodic acid—Schiff (PAS) staining and low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) uptake assays and by assessing their function in liver injury models. Surprisingly, miR‐30a and miR‐1290 were dispensable for hepatic differentiation. The remaining five miRNAs (miR‐122, miR‐148a, miR‐424, miR‐542‐5p and miR‐1246) are essential for this process, because omitting any one from the five‐miRNA combination prevented hepatic trans‐differentiation. We found that HLCs trans‐differentiated from five microRNAs (HLC‐5) expressed high level of hepatic markers and functioned similar to hepatocytes. Intravenous transplantation of HLC‐5 into nude mice with CCl4‐induced fulminant liver failure and acute liver injury not only improved serum parameters and their liver histology, but also improved survival rate of mice in severe hepatic failure. These data indicated that HLC‐5 functioned similar to HLC‐7 in vitro and in vivo, which have been shown to resemble hepatocytes. Instead of using seven‐miRNA combination, a simplified five‐miRNA combination can be used to obtain functional HLCs in only 7 days. Our study demonstrated an optimized and efficient method for generating functional MSC‐derived HLCs that may serve as an attractive cell alternative for BALSS.
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- Xia Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Tu XM, Gu YL, Ren GQ. miR-125a-3p targetedly regulates GIT1 expression to inhibit osteoblastic proliferation and differentiation. Exp Ther Med 2016; 12:4099-4106. [PMID: 28101188 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2016.3874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Osteoblasts are a prerequisite for osteogenesis and bone formation, and play a key role in metabolic balance, growth, development and wound repair. G protein-coupled receptor kinase interacting protein 1 (GIT1) and a series of miRNAs are known to have important effects in the growth and migration of osteoblasts, but little is known about micro RNAs (miRNAs) targeting GIT1. The present study found that miR-125a-3p has matching sites on GIT1. In the osteoblastic differentiation process of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HMSCs), the expression of miR-125a-3p was suppressed compared with that in non-differentiating (HMSCs) while the expression of GIT1 showed a gradual and significant increase. Thus, miR-125a-3p expression was negatively correlated with the expression of GIT1. Following the transfection of human osteoblasts with miR-125a-3p mimics and inhibitors, respectively, the effect on GIT1 expression was opposite to the change of miR-125a-3p expression. In addition, the impact of miR-125a-3p and GIT1 on osteoblastic proliferation and differentiation was detected, and the results indicated that miR-125a-3p targetedly regulated GIT1 expression to inhibit osteoblastic proliferation and differentiation. These findings may provide a theoretical basis for clarifying the physiological and pathological role of miRNAs in osteoblast differentiation and maturation processes, and for the physiological and pathological investigation of bone.
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- Xiao-Mei Tu
- Department of Nursing, Wuxi Second Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214002, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi Second Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214002, P.R. China
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- Department of Nursing, Wuxi Second Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214002, P.R. China
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Tsekoura EK, K C RB, Uludag H. Biomaterials to Facilitate Delivery of RNA Agents in Bone Regeneration and Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 3:1195-1206. [PMID: 33440509 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.6b00387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Bone healing after traumatic injuries or pathological diseases remains an important worldwide problem. In search of safer and more effective approaches to bone regeneration and repair, RNA-based therapeutic agents, specifically microRNAs (miRNAs) and short interfering RNA (siRNA), are beginning to be actively explored. In this review, we summarize current attempts to employ miRNAs and siRNAs in preclinical models of bone repair. We provide a summary of current limitations when attempting to utilize bioactive nucleic acids for therapeutic purposes and position the unique aspects of RNA reagents for clinical bone repair. Delivery strategies for RNA reagents are emphasized and nonviral carriers (biomaterial-based) employed to deliver such reagents are reviewed. Critical features of biomaterial carriers and various delivery technologies centered around nanoparticulate systems are highlighted. We conclude with the authors' perspectives on the future of the field, outlining main critical issues important to address as RNA reagents are explored for clinical applications.
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- Eleni K Tsekoura
- Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, ‡Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, and §Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, and §Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, and Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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Zhang W, Yao C, Wei Z, Dong Q. miR-128 promoted adipogenic differentiation and inhibited osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells by suppression of VEGF pathway. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2016; 37:217-223. [PMID: 27485180 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2016.1212375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Wen Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Dole NS, Delany AM. MicroRNA variants as genetic determinants of bone mass. Bone 2016; 84:57-68. [PMID: 26723575 PMCID: PMC4755870 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2015.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Revised: 12/17/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most abundant genetic variants that contribute to the heritability of bone mass. MicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) are key post-transcriptional regulators that modulate the differentiation and function of skeletal cells by targeting multiple genes in the same or distinct signaling pathways. SNPs in miRNA genes and miRNA binding sites can alter miRNA abundance and mRNA targeting. This review describes the potential impact of miRNA-related SNPs on skeletal phenotype. Although many associations between SNPs and bone mass have been described, this review is limited to gene variants for which a function has been experimentally validated. SNPs in miRNA genes (miR-SNPs) that impair miRNA processing and alter the abundance of mature miRNA are discussed for miR-146a, miR-125a, miR-196a, miR-149 and miR-27a. SNPs in miRNA targeting sites (miR-TS-SNPs) that alter miRNA binding are described for the bone remodeling genes bone morphogenetic protein receptor 1 (Bmpr1), fibroblast growth factor 2 (Fgf2), osteonectin (Sparc) and histone deacetylase 5 (Hdac5). The review highlights two aspects of miRNA-associated SNPs: the mechanism for altering miRNA mediated gene regulation and the potential of miR-associated SNPs to alter osteoblast, osteoclast or chondrocyte differentiation and function. Given the polygenic nature of skeletal diseases like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, validating the function of additional miRNA-associated SNPs has the potential to enhance our understanding of the genetic determinants of bone mass and predisposition to selected skeletal diseases.
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- Neha S Dole
- Center for Molecular Medicine, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT, USA.
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- Center for Molecular Medicine, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT, USA.
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Jing D, Hao J, Shen Y, Tang G, Li ML, Huang SH, Zhao ZH. The role of microRNAs in bone remodeling. Int J Oral Sci 2015. [PMID: 26208037 PMCID: PMC4582559 DOI: 10.1038/ijos.2015.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Bone remodeling is balanced by bone formation and bone resorption as well as by alterations in the quantities and functions of seed cells, leading to either the maintenance or deterioration of bone status. The existing evidence indicates that microRNAs (miRNAs), known as a family of short non-coding RNAs, are the key post-transcriptional repressors of gene expression, and growing numbers of novel miRNAs have been verified to play vital roles in the regulation of osteogenesis, osteoclastogenesis, and adipogenesis, revealing how they interact with signaling molecules to control these processes. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the roles of miRNAs in regulating bone remodeling as well as novel applications for miRNAs in biomaterials for therapeutic purposes.
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- Dian Jing
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Preclinical Research Bone is a rigid and dynamic organ that undergoes continuous turnover. Bone homeostasis is maintained by osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and osteoblast-mediated bone formation. The interruption of this balance can cause various diseases, including osteoporosis a public health issue due to the rate of hip fracture, the most serious outcome of osteoporosis. The bone loss in osteoporosis results from an increase in bone resorption versus bone formation. Thus, regulation of osteoblast and osteoclast activity is a main focus in the treatment of osteoporosis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of single stranded noncoding RNAs consisting of 18-22 nucleotides that have an important role in cell differentiation, cell fate, apoptosis, and pathogenesis in various disease states. The potential therapeutic and biomarker function of miRNAs in treating bone disorders is receiving more attention. The current review summarizes the role of miRNAs in bone function at a cellular level in the context of their therapeutic potential.
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- Junying Chen
- Department of Pathology, 324 Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathology, 324 Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, School of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, School of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, School of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Fang S, Deng Y, Gu P, Fan X. MicroRNAs regulate bone development and regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:8227-53. [PMID: 25872144 PMCID: PMC4425078 DOI: 10.3390/ijms16048227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small noncoding ~22-nt RNAs, which have been reported to play a crucial role in maintaining bone development and metabolism. Osteogenesis originates from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) differentiating into mature osteoblasts and each period of bone formation is inseparable from the delicate regulation of various miRNAs. Of note, apprehending the sophisticated circuit between miRNAs and osteogenic homeostasis is of great value for artificial skeletal regeneration for severe bone defects. In this review, we highlight how different miRNAs interact with diverse osteo-related genes and endeavor to sketch the contours of potential manipulations of miRNA-modulated bone repair.
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- Sijie Fang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.
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Martin PJ, Haren N, Ghali O, Clabaut A, Chauveau C, Hardouin P, Broux O. Adipogenic RNAs are transferred in osteoblasts via bone marrow adipocytes-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs). BMC Cell Biol 2015; 16:10. [PMID: 25887582 PMCID: PMC4369894 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-015-0057-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background In osteoporosis, bone loss is accompanied by increased marrow adiposity. Given their proximity in the bone marrow and their shared origin, a dialogue between adipocytes and osteoblasts could be a factor in the competition between human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSC) differentiation routes, leading to adipocyte differentiation at the expense of osteoblast differentiation. The adipocyte/osteoblast balance is highly regulated at the level of gene transcription. In our work, we focused on PPARgamma, CEBPalpha and CEBPdelta, as these transcription factors are seen as master regulators of adipogenesis and expressed precociously, and on leptin and adiponectin, considered as adipocyte marker genes. In 2010, our group has demonstrated, thanks to a coculture model, that in the presence of hMSC-derived adipocytes (hMSC-Adi), hMSC-derived osteoblasts (hMSC-Ost) express lesser amounts of osteogenic markers but exhibit the expression of typical adipogenic genes. Nevertheless, the mechanisms underlying this modulation of gene expression are not clarified. Recently, adipocytes were described as releasing extracellular vesicles (EVs), containing and transferring adipocyte specific transcripts, like PPARgamma, leptin and adiponectin. Here, we investigated whether EVs could be the way in which adipocytes transfer adipogenic RNAs in our coculture model. Results We observed in hMSC-Ost incubated in hAdi-CM an increase in the adipogenic PPARγ, leptin, CEBPα and CEBPδ transcripts as well as the anti-osteoblastic miR-138, miR30c, miR125a, miR-125b, miR-31 miRNAs, probably implicated in the observed osteocalcin (OC) and osteopontin (OP) expression decrease. Moreover, EVs were isolated from conditioned media collected from cultures of hMSC at different stages of adipocyte differentiation and these specific adipogenic transcripts were detected inside. Finally, thanks to interspecies conditioned media exposition, we could highlight for the first time a horizontal transfer of adipogenic transcripts from medullary adipocytes to osteoblasts. Conclusions Here, we have shown, for the first time, RNA transfer between hMSC-derived adipocytes and osteoblasts through EVs. Additional studies are needed to clarify if this mechanism has a role in the adipocytic switch driven on osteoblasts by adipocytes inside bone marrow and if EVs could be a target component to regulate the competition between osteoblasts and adipocytes in the prevention or in the therapy of osteoporosis and other osteopenia.
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- Perrine J Martin
- Univ Lille Nord de France, F-59000, Lille, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, ULCO, F-62327, Boulogne sur Mer, France. .,UCEIV EA 4492, F-59140, Dunkerque, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, EA4492 - Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant (UCEIV), Maison de la Recherche en Environnement Industriel 2, ULCO, 189A, Avenue Maurice Schumann, 59140, Dunkerque, France.
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- Univ Lille Nord de France, F-59000, Lille, France. .,PMOI EA 4490, IFR 114, F-62327 Boulogne sur Mer and F-59000, Lille, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, ULCO, F-62327, Boulogne sur Mer, France.
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- Univ Lille Nord de France, F-59000, Lille, France. .,PMOI EA 4490, IFR 114, F-62327 Boulogne sur Mer and F-59000, Lille, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, ULCO, F-62327, Boulogne sur Mer, France.
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- Univ Lille Nord de France, F-59000, Lille, France. .,PMOI EA 4490, IFR 114, F-62327 Boulogne sur Mer and F-59000, Lille, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, ULCO, F-62327, Boulogne sur Mer, France.
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- Univ Lille Nord de France, F-59000, Lille, France. .,PMOI EA 4490, IFR 114, F-62327 Boulogne sur Mer and F-59000, Lille, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, ULCO, F-62327, Boulogne sur Mer, France.
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- Univ Lille Nord de France, F-59000, Lille, France. .,PMOI EA 4490, IFR 114, F-62327 Boulogne sur Mer and F-59000, Lille, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, ULCO, F-62327, Boulogne sur Mer, France.
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- Univ Lille Nord de France, F-59000, Lille, France. .,PMOI EA 4490, IFR 114, F-62327 Boulogne sur Mer and F-59000, Lille, France. .,Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, ULCO, F-62327, Boulogne sur Mer, France.
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Stowe HM, Calcatera SM, Dimmick MA, Andrae JG, Duckett SK, Pratt SL. The bull sperm microRNAome and the effect of fescue toxicosis on sperm microRNA expression. PLoS One 2014; 9:e113163. [PMID: 25462855 PMCID: PMC4251976 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Tall fescue [Schedonorus phoenix (Scop.) Holub] accounts for nearly 16 million hectares of pasture in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S. due to its heat, drought, and pest resistance, conferred to the plant by its symbiotic relationship with the endophyte Neotyphodium coenophialum. The endophyte produces ergot alkaloids that have negative effects on the growth and reproduction of animals, resulting in the syndrome known as fescue toxicosis. The objectives of our study were to identify microRNA (miRNA) present in bovine sperm and to evaluate the effects of fescue toxicosis on sperm miRNA expression. Angus bulls were assigned to treatments of either toxic or non-toxic fescue seed diets. Semen was collected and subjected to RNA isolation. Three samples from each treatment group were chosen and pooled for deep sequencing. To compare miRNA expression between treatment groups, a microarray was designed and conducted. For each of the top ten expressed miRNA, target prediction analysis was conducted using TargetScan. Gene ontology enrichment was assessed using the Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery. Sequencing results elucidated the presence of 1,582 unique small RNA present in sperm. Of those sequences, 382 were known Bos taurus miRNA, 22 were known but novel to Bos taurus, and 816 were predicted candidate miRNA that did not map to any currently reported miRNA. Of the sequences chosen for microarray, twenty-two showed significant differential expression between treatment groups. Gene pathways of interest included: regulation of transcription, embryonic development (including blastocyst formation), Wnt and Hedgehog signaling, oocyte meiosis, and kinase and phosphatase activity. MicroRNA present in mature sperm appears to not only be left over from spermatogenic processes, but may actually serve important regulatory roles in fertilization and early developmental processes. Further, our results indicate the possibility that environmental changes may impact the expression of specific miRNA.
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- Heather M. Stowe
- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America
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Hashimoto Y, Matsuzaki E, Higashi K, Takahashi-Yanaga F, Takano A, Hirata M, Nishimura F. Sphingosine-1-phosphate inhibits differentiation of C3H10T1/2 cells into adipocyte. Mol Cell Biochem 2014; 401:39-47. [PMID: 25445169 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-014-2290-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2014] [Accepted: 11/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into a number of cell types, including adipocytes and osteoblasts. MSC differentiation into adipocytes inhibits osteogenic differentiation and vice versa. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of MSC differentiation at the signaling level can lead to the development of novel therapeutic strategies toward tissue regeneration. Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a signaling molecule that regulates many cellular responses, including cellular differentiation. However, the effects of S1P on MSC differentiation are largely unknown. The purpose of study was to investigate whether S1P drives MSCs toward either adipogenic or osteogenic differentiation, and if so, to clarify the underlying signaling mechanisms for such differentiation. We found that S1P inhibited adipogenic differentiation of C3H10T1/2 multipotent stem cells, while promoting their osteogenic differentiation. During adipogenic differentiation, S1P suppressed the cAMP accumulation in a Gi-protein-dependent manner. The Gi-dependent S1P signaling suppressed C/EBPβ expression, which is essential for adipogenic differentiation. Furthermore, S1P did not affect cAMP-independent adipogenic differentiation. These findings suggest that S1P suppresses cAMP accumulation, leading to inhibition of C/EBPβ expression, thereby resulting in decreased adipogenic differentiation of C3H10T1/2 cells. Thus, our findings provide novel molecular mechanisms as regards how S1P inhibits adipogenic differentiation of C3H10T1/2 cells, indicating a potential beneficial role for regeneration and repair of tissues.
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- Yoko Hashimoto
- Periodontal Section, Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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