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Rashid G, Khan NA, Elsori D, Youness RA, Hassan H, Siwan D, Seth N, Kamal MA, Rizvi S, Babker AM, Hafez W. miRNA expression in PCOS: unveiling a paradigm shift toward biomarker discovery. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:1707-1723. [PMID: 38316651 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07379-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects a substantial percentage of women, estimated at around 9-21%. This condition can lead to anovulatory infertility in women of childbearing age and is often accompanied by various metabolic disturbances, including hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, obesity, type-2 diabetes, and elevated cholesterol levels. The development of PCOS is influenced by a combination of epigenetic alterations, genetic mutations, and changes in the expression of non-coding RNAs, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs). MicroRNAs, commonly referred to as non-coding RNAs, are approximately 22 nucleotides in length and primarily function in post-transcriptional gene regulation, facilitating mRNA degradation and repressing translation. Their dynamic expression in different cells and tissues contributes to the regulation of various biological and cellular pathways. As a result, they have become pivotal biomarkers for various diseases, including PCOS, demonstrating intricate associations with diverse health conditions. The aberrant expression of miRNAs has been detected in the serum of women with PCOS, with overexpression and dysregulation of these miRNAs playing a central role in the atypical expression of endocrine hormones linked to PCOS. This review takes a comprehensive approach to explore the upregulation and downregulation of various miRNAs present in ovarian follicular cells, granulosa cells, and theca cells of women diagnosed with PCOS. Furthermore, it discusses the potential for a theragnostic approach using miRNAs to better understand and manage PCOS.
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- Gowhar Rashid
- Department of Medical Lab Technology, Amity Medical School, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, India.
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- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, 110025, India
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- Biology and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Biotechnology, German International University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal, 462066, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Era University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- The Medical Research Division, Department of Internal Medicine, the National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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Xiao S, Du J, Yuan G, Luo X, Song L. Granulosa Cells-Related MicroRNAs in Ovarian Diseases: Mechanism, Facts and Perspectives. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01523-w. [PMID: 38594585 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01523-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short single-stranded, noncoding RNAs that affect the translation of mRNAs by imperfectly binding to homologous 3'UTRs. Research on miRNAs in ovarian diseases is constantly expanding because miRNAs are powerful regulators of gene expression and cellular processes and are promising biomarkers. miRNA mimics, miRNA inhibitors and molecules targeting miRNAs (antimiRs) have shown promise as novel therapeutic agents in preclinical development. Granulosa cells (GCs) are supporting cells for developing oocytes in the ovary. GCs regulate female reproductive health by producing sex hormones and LH receptors. Increasing research has reported the relevance of miRNAs in GC pathophysiology. With in-depth studies of disease mechanisms, there are an increasing number of studies on the biomolecular pathways of miRNAs in gynecology and endocrinology. In the present review, we summarize the different functions of GC-related microRNAs in various ovarian disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, premature ovarian failure and ovarian granulosa cell tumors.
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- Shengmin Xiao
- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Hejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Luzhou, 611137, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611137, People's Republic of China.
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Wang Y, Wang J, Li Q, Xuan R, Guo Y, He P, Chao T. Characterization of MicroRNA expression profiles in the ovarian tissue of goats during the sexual maturity period. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:234. [PMID: 38062510 PMCID: PMC10704810 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01318-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The ovary is an important reproductive organ in mammals, and its development directly affects the sexual maturity and reproductive capacity of individuals. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are recognized as regulators of reproductive physiological processes in various animals and have been shown to regulate ovarian development through typical targeting and translational repression. However, little is known about the regulatory role of miRNAs in ovarian tissue development during sexual maturity in goats. To comprehensively profile the different physiological stages of sexual maturation in goats, we performed small-RNA sequencing of ovarian tissue samples collected at four specific time points (1 day after birth (D1), 2 months old (M2), 4 months old (M4), and 6 months old (M6)). In addition, we used ELISAs to measure serum levels of reproductive hormones to study their temporal changes. RESULTS The results showed that serum levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, oestradiol, progesterone, oxytocin, and prolactin were lower in goats at the D1 stage than at the other three developmental stages (P < 0.05). The secretion patterns of these seven hormones show a similar trend, with hormone levels reaching their peaks at 4 months of age. A total of 667 miRNAs were detected in 20 libraries, and 254 differentially expressed miRNAs and 3 groups of miRNA clusters that had unique expression patterns were identified (|log2-fold change|> 1, FDR < 0.05) in the 6 comparison groups. RT‒qPCR was employed to confirm that the expression pattern of the 15 selected miRNAs was consistent with the Illumina sequencing results. Gene ontology analyses revealed significant enrichment of GO terms such as cell proliferation regulation, epithelial cell development, and amino acid transport, as well as important signaling pathways including the MAPK signaling pathway, the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, and the oestrogen signaling pathway. Further miRNA‒mRNA regulation network analysis revealed that 8 differentially expressed miRNAs (chi-miR-1343, chi-miR-328-3p, chi-miR-877-3p, chi-miR-296-3p, chi-miR-128-5p, chi-miR-331-3p, chi-miR-342-5p and chi-miR-34a) have important regulatory roles in ovarian cell proliferation, hormone secretion and metabolism-related biological processes. CONCLUSIONS Overall, our study investigated the changes in serum hormone and miRNA levels in the ovaries. These data provide a valuable resource for understanding the molecular regulatory mechanisms of miRNAs in ovarian tissue during the sexual maturity period in goats.
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- Yanyan Wang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
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Chang C, He X, Di R, Wang X, Han M, Liang C, Chu M. Thyroid Transcriptomics Revealed the Reproductive Regulation of miRNA in the Follicular and Luteal Phases in Small-Tail Han Sheep with Different FecB Genotypes. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:2024. [PMID: 38002966 PMCID: PMC10671830 DOI: 10.3390/genes14112024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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MicroRNA (miRNA) is a type of endogenous short-stranded ncRNA that influences many biological processes such as animal growth, development and metabolism. The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland in sheep, and an increasing number of studies have shown that the thyroid gland plays an important role in animal reproduction, but the molecular mechanisms of the thyroid gland in sheep reproduction are poorly understood. In this study, RNA-seq was used to detect transcriptome expression patterns in the thyroid gland between the follicular phase (FP) and luteal phase (LP) in FecB BB (MM) and FecB ++ (ww) small-tail Han (STH) sheep, respectively, and to identify differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) associated with reproduction. Bioinformatic analysis of the target genes of these DEMs revealed that they can be enriched in multiple GO terms associated with the reproductive process in animals and in the KEGG signaling pathway. The miRNA-mRNA coexpression network revealed that oar-miR-133 and oar-miR-370-3p may play an important role in sheep reproduction. The results of the dual-luciferase reporter assay suggest a possible targeting relationship between novel-51 and TARBP2. These results provided a novel resource for elucidating regulatory mechanisms underlying STH sheep prolificacy.
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- Cheng Chang
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China; (C.C.); (X.H.); (R.D.); (X.W.)
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China; (C.C.); (X.H.); (R.D.); (X.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China; (C.C.); (X.H.); (R.D.); (X.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China; (C.C.); (X.H.); (R.D.); (X.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China;
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China; (C.C.); (X.H.); (R.D.); (X.W.)
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Guo J, Xu J, Chen L, Chen Z, Hu H, Nie J, Yuan J, Ma L, Lu J, Ji H, Xu B. Role of SIRT2 in intestinal barrier under cold exposure. Life Sci 2023; 330:121949. [PMID: 37495079 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Prolonged cold exposure causes body stress and damages health. The intestinal environment is complex and variable, and direct contact with the external environment can easily cause stress, damage and even lead to diseases such as diarrhea. AIMS This study aimed to reveal the role of cold exposure on ileum damage and the role of SIRT2 in this process. MAIN METHODS C57BL6 mice and SIRT2 knockout mice were used to construct a chronic cold exposure model (21 days, random 4 °C exposure for 3 h per day), which was tested by various methods, including intestinal permeability assays, morphological assays, ultrastructural assays, western blotting, and fluorescence staining. In vitro assays were performed on the mouse small intestinal epithelial cell line MODE-K to investigate the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress, SIRT2 knockout, and autophagy on tight junctions. KEY FINDINGS The results showed that chronic cold exposure damaged the ileal epithelial barrier, with endoplasmic reticulum stress. Knockout of SIRT2 alleviates ileal injury via enhanced autophagy under cold exposure. And autophagy can restore the expression of ZO-1 under stress. SIGNIFICANCE This study can provide potential target and basic data for the treatment of IBD and other disorders of the intestinal barrier. Autophagy may be an important means of restoring damage to the intestinal barrier.
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- Jingru Guo
- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural affairs, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China.
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Yang Y, GuangXuan H, GenMeng W, MengHuan L, Bo C, XueJie Y. Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy and non-coding RNA. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1227945. [PMID: 37744337 PMCID: PMC10512060 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1227945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are common autoimmune diseases that affect skeletal muscle quality and function. The lack of an early diagnosis and treatment can lead to irreversible muscle damage. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) play an important role in inflammatory transfer, muscle regeneration, differentiation, and regulation of specific antibody levels and pain in IIMs. ncRNAs can be detected in blood and hair; therefore, ncRNAs detection has great potential for diagnosing, preventing, and treating IIMs in conjunction with other methods. However, the specific roles and mechanisms underlying the regulation of IIMs and their subtypes remain unclear. Here, we review the mechanisms by which micro RNAs and long non-coding RNA-messenger RNA networks regulate IIMs to provide a basis for ncRNAs use as diagnostic tools and therapeutic targets for IIMs.
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- Yang Yang
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- School of Physical Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
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- Social Science Research Center, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Xu Z, Zhang T, Hu J, Zhang J, Yang G, He J, Wang H, Jiang R, Yao G. MicroRNA-338-3p helps regulate ovarian function by affecting granulosa cell function and early follicular development. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:175. [PMID: 37633947 PMCID: PMC10463366 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01258-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Follicular development in mammalian ovaries is a complex and dynamic process, and the interactions and regulatory-feedback loop between the follicular microenvironment, granulosa cells (GCs), and oocytes can affect follicular development and normal ovary functions. Abnormalities in any part of the process may cause abnormal follicular development, resulting in infertility. Hence, exploring the pathogenesis of abnormal follicular development is extremely important for diagnosing and treating infertile women. METHODS RNA sequencing was performed with ovarian cortical tissues established in vitro. In situ-hybridization assays were performed to study microRNA-338-3p (miR-338-3p) expressed in GCs and oocytes. In vitro culture models were established with GCs and neonatal mouse ovaries to study the biological effects of miR-338-3p. We also performed in vivo experiments by injecting adeno-associated virus vectors that drive miR-338-3p overexpression into the mouse ovarian bursae. RESULTS Sequencing analysis showed that miR-338-3p was expressed at significantly higher levels in ovarian cortical tissues derived from patients with ovarian insufficiency than in cortical tissues derived from patients with normal ovarian function; miR-338-3p was also significantly highly expressed in the GCs of patients with diminished ovarian reserve (P < 0.05). In situ-hybridization assays revealed that miR-338-3p was expressed in the cytoplasm of GCs and oocytes. Using in vitro culture models of granulosa cells, we found that miR-338-3p overexpression significantly suppressed the proliferation and oestradiol-production capacity of GCs (P < 0.05). In vitro culture models of neonatal mouse ovaries indicated that miR-338-3p overexpression suppressed the early follicular development in mouse ovaries. Further analysis revealed that miR-338-3p might be involved in transforming growth factor β-dependent regulation of granulosa cell proliferation and, thus, early follicular development. Injecting miR-338-3p-overexpression vectors into the mouse ovarian bursae showed that miR-338-3p down-regulated the oocyte mitochondrial membrane potential in mice and disrupted mouse oestrous cycles. CONCLUSION miR-338-3p can affect early follicular development and normal ovary functions by interfering with the proliferation and oestradiol production of GCs. We systematically elucidated the regulatory effect of miR-338-3p on follicular development and the underlying mechanism, which can inspire new studies on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with follicular development abnormalities.
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- Ziwen Xu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Pu X, Zhang L, Zhang P, Xu Y, Wang J, Zhao X, Dai Z, Zhou H, Zhao S, Fan A. Human UC-MSC-derived exosomes facilitate ovarian renovation in rats with chemotherapy-induced premature ovarian insufficiency. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1205901. [PMID: 37564988 PMCID: PMC10411896 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1205901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) induced by chemotherapy is an intractable disorder with a considerable incidence that commonly results in insufficient fertility and concomitant complications in female patients. Due to limitations in the current progress in POI diagnosis and treatment, there is an urgent need to develop novel remedies to improve ovarian function and protect fertility. The ameliorative effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) and exosomes derived from them in POI treatment could be a new hope for patients. Herein, we identified exosomes from hUCMSCs (hUCMSC-Exos). Then, systematic infusion of hUCMSC-Exos was accomplished via tail intravenous injection to investigate the feasibility of the treatment of rats with chemotherapy-induced POI by intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide (CTX) and busulfan (BUS). Ovarian functions in the indicated group were evaluated, including oestrous cycle, serum sex hormone levels, follicle counts, ovarian pathological changes, proliferation and apoptosis of granulosa cells (GCs), and reproductive ability testing. Furthermore, the potential influence of hUCMSC-Exos on ovarian tissues was illuminated by conducting RNA-seq and multifaceted bioinformatics analyses. POI rats with hUCMSC-Exos transplantation exhibited a decrease in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and apoptosis of GCs but an increase in oestradiol (E2), anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), and the number of ovarian follicles and foetuses in the uterus. And the immunomodulation- and cellular vitality-associated gene sets in rats had also undergone moderate changes. Our data indicated the feasibility of hUCMSC-Exos in improving ovarian function and protecting fertility in chemotherapy-induced POI rats. HUCMSC-Exos can improve the local microenvironment of ovarian tissue in POI rats by participating in immune regulation, cellular viability, inflammation regulation, fibrosis and metabolism, and other related signal pathways.
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- Xiaodi Pu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Stem Cell Bank of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Health-Biotech Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guiyang, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine for Surgical Oncology in Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Therapy of Gastrointestinal Tumor, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Radiation Technology and Biophysics, Hefei Institute of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Stem Cell Bank of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Health-Biotech Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guiyang, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center in Guizhou Province, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Zhang JH, Chen JH, Guo B, Fang Y, Xu ZY, Zhan L, Cao YX. Recent Insights into Noncoding RNAs in Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Focus on Mechanisms and Treatments. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:1898-1908. [PMID: 36735959 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a heterogeneous disease with an unknown underlying trigger or root cause. Recently many studies evaluated noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), especially microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNA (lncRNAs), circular RNAs (circRNAs), and small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) for their associations with POI. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION In this review, we outline the biogenesis of various ncRNAs relevant to POI and summarize the evidence for their roles in the regulation of disease occurrence and progression. Articles from 2003 to 2022 were selected for relevance, validity, and quality from results obtained in PubMed and Google Scholar using the following search terms: noncoding RNAs; primary ovarian insufficiency; premature ovarian failure; noncoding RNAs and primary ovarian insufficiency/premature ovarian failure; miRNAs and primary ovarian insufficiency/premature ovarian failure; lncRNAs and primary ovarian insufficiency/premature ovarian failure; siRNAs and primary ovarian insufficiency/premature ovarian failure; circRNAs and primary ovarian insufficiency/premature ovarian failure; pathophysiology; and potential treatment. All articles were independently screened for eligibility by the authors. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS This review summarizes the biological functions and synthesis of miRNAs, lncRNAs, siRNAs, and circRNAs in POI and discusses the findings of clinical and in vitro and in vivo studies. Although there is variability in the findings of individual studies, overall the available literature justifies the conclusion that dysregulated ncRNAs play significant roles in POI. CONCLUSION The potential of ncRNAs in the treatment of POI requires further investigation, as ncRNAs derived from mesenchymal stem cell-secreted exosomes play pivotal roles and have considerable therapeutic potential in a multitude of diseases.
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- Jun-Hui Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract (Anhui Medical University), Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health and Genetics, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center of Biopreservation and Artificial Organs, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract (Anhui Medical University), Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health and Genetics, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center of Biopreservation and Artificial Organs, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract (Anhui Medical University), Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle (Anhui Medical University), Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health and Genetics, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center of Biopreservation and Artificial Organs, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Hefei 230032, Anhui, China
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Liu W, Du C, Nan L, Li C, Wang H, Fan Y, Zhou A, Zhang S. Influence of Estrus on Dairy Cow Milk Exosomal miRNAs and Their Role in Hormone Secretion by Granulosa Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119608. [PMID: 37298559 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Estrus is crucial for cow fertility in modern dairy farms, but almost 50% of cows do not show the behavioral signs of estrus due to silent estrus and lack of suitable and high-accuracy methods to detect estrus. MiRNA and exosomes play essential roles in reproductive function and may be developed as novel biomarkers in estrus detection. Thus, we analyzed the miRNA expression patterns in milk exosomes during estrus and the effect of milk exosomes on hormone secretion in cultured bovine granulosa cells in vitro. We found that the number of exosomes and the exosome protein concentration in estrous cow milk were significantly lower than in non-estrous cow milk. Moreover, 133 differentially expressed exosomal miRNAs were identified in estrous cow milk vs. non-estrous cow milk. Functional enrichment analyses indicated that exosomal miRNAs were involved in reproduction and hormone-synthesis-related pathways, such as cholesterol metabolism, FoxO signaling pathway, Hippo signaling pathway, mTOR signaling pathway, steroid hormone biosynthesis, Wnt signaling pathway and GnRH signaling pathway. Consistent with the enrichment signaling pathways, exosomes derived from estrous and non-estrous cow milk both could promote the secretion of estradiol and progesterone in cultured bovine granulosa cells. Furthermore, genes related to hormonal synthesis (CYP19A1, CYP11A1, HSD3B1 and RUNX2) were up-regulated after exosome treatment, while exosomes inhibited the expression of StAR. Moreover, estrous and non-estrous cow-milk-derived exosomes both could increase the expression of bcl2 and decrease the expression of p53, and did not influence the expression of caspase-3. To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate exosomal miRNA expression patterns during dairy cow estrus and the role of exosomes in hormone secretion by bovine granulosa cells. Our findings provide a theoretical basis for further investigating milk-derived exosomes and exosomal miRNA effects on ovary function and reproduction. Moreover, bovine milk exosomes may have effects on the ovaries of human consumers of pasteurized cow milk. These differential miRNAs might provide candidate biomarkers for the diagnosis of dairy cow estrus and will assist in developing new therapeutic targets for cow infertility.
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- Wenju Liu
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- College of Life and Health Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Laboratory of Genetic Breeding, Reproduction and Precision Livestock Farming, School of Animal Science and Nutritional Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Dai F, Wang R, Deng Z, Yang D, Wang L, Wu M, Hu W, Cheng Y. Comparison of the different animal modeling and therapy methods of premature ovarian failure in animal model. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:135. [PMID: 37202808 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03333-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Incidence of premature ovarian failure (POF) is higher with the increase of the pace of life. The etiology of POF is very complex, which is closely related to genes, immune diseases, drugs, surgery, and psychological factors. Ideal animal models and evaluation indexes are essential for drug development and mechanism research. In our review, we firstly summarize the modeling methods of different POF animal models and compare their advantages and disadvantages. Recently, stem cells are widely studied for tumor treatment and tissue repair with low immunogenicity, high homing ability, high ability to divide and self-renew. Hence, we secondly reviewed recently published data on transplantation of stem cells in the POF animal model and analyzed the possible mechanism of their function. With the further insights of immunological and gene therapy, the combination of stem cells with other therapies should be actively explored to promote the treatment of POF in the future. Our article may provide guidance and insight for POF animal model selection and new drug development.
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- Fangfang Dai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China.
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Li J, Gao L, Wang A, Qian H, Zhu J, Ji S, Chen J, Liu Z, Ji C. Forkhead box L2 is a target of miR-133b and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Med 2023; 12:9826-9842. [PMID: 36846934 PMCID: PMC10166978 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5746] [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: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Forkhead box L2 (FOXL2) has been recognized as a transcription factor in the progression of many malignancies, but its role in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. This research clarified on the role of FOXL2 and the specific molecular mechanism in NSCLC. METHODS RNA and protein levels were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blotting assays. Cell proliferation was examined by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and clonogenic assays. Transwell and wound healing assays were used to detect cell invasion and migration. Cell cycle alterations were assessed by flow cytometry. The relationship between FOXL2 and miR-133b was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assays. In vivo metastasis was monitored in the tail vein-injected mice. RESULTS FOXL2 was upregulated in NSCLC cells and tissues. Downregulation of FOXL2 restrained cell proliferation, migration, and invasion and arrested the cell cycle of NSCLC cells. Moreover, FOXL2 promoted the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process of NSCLC cells by inducing the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)/Smad signaling pathway. miR-133b directly targeted the 3'-UTR of FOXL2 and negatively regulated FOXL2 expression. Knockdown of FOXL2 blocked metastasis in vivo. CONCLUSIONS miR-133b downregulates FOXL2 by targeting the 3'-UTR of FOXL2, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation, EMT and metastasis induced by the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway in NSCLC. FOXL2 may be a potential molecular target for treating NSCLC.
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- Juan Li
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, China.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, China.,Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, MOH Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Suzhou Key Laboratory for Respiratory Diseases, Suzhou, China.,Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Heidarzadehpilehrood R, Pirhoushiaran M, Binti Osman M, Ling KH, Abdul Hamid H. Unveiling Key Biomarkers and Therapeutic Drugs in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Through Pathway Enrichment Analysis and Hub Gene-miRNA Networks. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2023; 22:e139985. [PMID: 38444712 PMCID: PMC10912876 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr-139985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects women of reproductive age globally with an incidence rate of 5% - 26%. Growing evidence reports important roles for microRNAs (miRNAs) in the pathophysiology of granulosa cells (GCs) in PCOS. Objectives The objectives of this study were to identify the top differentially expressed miRNAs (DE-miRNAs) and their corresponding targets in hub gene-miRNA networks, as well as identify novel DE-miRNAs by analyzing three distinct microarray datasets. Additionally, functional enrichment analysis was performed using bioinformatics approaches. Finally, interactions between the 5 top-ranked hub genes and drugs were investigated. Methods Using bioinformatics approaches, three GC profiles from the gene expression omnibus (GEO), namely gene expression omnibus series (GSE)-34526, GSE114419, and GSE137684, were analyzed. Targets of the top DE-miRNAs were predicted using the multiMiR R package, and only miRNAs with validated results were retrieved. Genes that were common between the "DE-miRNA prediction results" and the "existing tissue DE-mRNAs" were designated as differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Gene ontology (GO) and pathway enrichment analyses were implemented for DEGs. In order to identify hub genes and hub DE-miRNAs, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and miRNA-mRNA interaction network were constructed using Cytoscape software. The drug-gene interaction database (DGIdb) database was utilized to identify interactions between the top-ranked hub genes and drugs. Results Out of the top 20 DE-miRNAs that were retrieved from the GSE114419 and GSE34526 microarray datasets, only 13 of them had "validated results" through the multiMiR prediction method. Among the 13 DE-miRNAs investigated, only 5, namely hsa-miR-8085, hsa-miR-548w, hsa-miR-612, hsa-miR-1470, and hsa-miR-644a, demonstrated interactions with the 10 hub genes in the hub gene-miRNA networks in our study. Except for hsa-miR-612, the other 4 DE-miRNAs, including hsa-miR-8085, hsa-miR-548w, hsa-miR-1470, and hsa-miR-644a, are novel and had not been reported in PCOS pathogenesis before. Also, GO and pathway enrichment analyses identified "pathogenic E. coli infection" in the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) and "regulation of Rac1 activity" in FunRich as the top pathways. The drug-hub gene interaction network identified ACTB, JUN, PTEN, KRAS, and MAPK1 as potential targets to treat PCOS with therapeutic drugs. Conclusions The findings from this study might assist researchers in uncovering new biomarkers and potential therapeutic drug targets in PCOS treatment.
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- Roozbeh Heidarzadehpilehrood
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1417613151, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Malaysian Research Institution on Ageing, (MyAgeing), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Shi S, Hu Y, Song X, Huang L, Zhang L, Zhou X, Gao L, Pang W, Yang G, Chu G. Totipotency of miR-184 in porcine granulosa cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2022; 558:111765. [PMID: 36049599 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2022.111765] [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: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Estradiol (E2) synthesis, cell proliferation and the apoptosis of porcine granulosa cells (GCs) affect follicular growth and development. The miR-184 level in ovary tissues of Yorkshire × Landrace sows was significantly higher in high-yielding sows than that in low-yielding sows, which was the same as in Yorkshire sows. However, the roles of miR-184 on E2 granulosa cells (GCs) are still unclear. We found that miR-184 promoted E2 synthesis and proliferation but inhibited apoptosis in GCs by targeting nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group D member 1 (NR1D1), cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (P21,CDKN1A) and homeodomain interacting protein kinase 2 (HIPK2) respectively. These findings indicated that miR-184 is a novel key factor that regulates the physiological functions of GCs.
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- Shengjie Shi
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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Chen L, Zhu L, Fang J, Zhang N, Li D, Sheng X, Zhou J, Wang S, Wang J. Circular RNA circFoxo3 Promotes Granulosa Cell Apoptosis Under Oxidative Stress Through Regulation of FOXO3 Protein. DNA Cell Biol 2022; 41:1026-1037. [DOI: 10.1089/dna.2022.0449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Linjun Chen
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- Center for Molecular Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Xia J, Liu D, Zhou W, Yi S, Wang X, Li B, Jawad M, Xu H, Gui L, Li M. Comparative transcriptome analysis of brain and gonad reveals reproduction-related miRNAs in the giant prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Front Genet 2022; 13:990677. [PMID: 36092927 PMCID: PMC9459145 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.990677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Macrobrachium rosenbergii (M. rosenbergii), as a species of common prawn, is a delicacy that is consumed all over the world. By interacting with the target gene 3′-untranslated region (3'-UTR), microRNAs (miRNAs) regulate its expression and ultimately participate in the regulation of reproductive development. However, research focusing on miRNA regulation during gonadal development in M. rosenbergii received very little attention. To explore the association between miRNA and reproduction, we performed RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) on brain and gonad organs in male and female M. rosenbergii. A total of 494 miRNAs were obtained in RNA-seq, including 31 and 59 differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs in the brain and gonads, respectively. Furthermore, 9 DE miRNAs were randomly selected from the brain and gonads, and qRT-PCR was conducted to validate the results of RNA-seq. Interestingly, dpu-miR-133 was found to be substantially expressed in the male brain and testis but poorly expressed in the female brain, ovary, and other organs. Analysis of dpu-miR-133 by Targetscan and MiRanda predicted to target 5-HT1. Furthermore, the dual-luciferase reporter assay manifested that dpu-miR-133 can combine with 5-HT1. Overall, our research work provides basic data for further study on the miRNA-mediated regulation of brain, gonad, and reproductive development of study M. rosenbergii.
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- Jiao Xia
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-fish Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-fish Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Eco-Environmental Protection, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Wenzong Zhou, ; Mingyou Li,
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- College of Life Sciences, Huzhou University, Zhejiang, China
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- Suqian Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Suqian, China
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- Huzhou Fengshengwan Aquatic Seed Industry Co. Ltd., Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-fish Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-fish Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-fish Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Rice-fish Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Wenzong Zhou, ; Mingyou Li,
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Neuhausser WM, Faure-Kumar E, Mahurkar-Joshi S, Iliopoulos D, Sakkas D. Identification of miR-34-3p as a candidate follicular phase serum marker for endometriosis: a pilot study. F&S SCIENCE 2022; 3:269-278. [PMID: 35977804 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfss.2022.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify early follicular phase microribonucleic acids (miRNAs) that are altered in serum of women with endometriosis. DESIGN Case-control study. SETTING Large university-affiliated in vitro fertilization center. PATIENT(S) Women with (n = 21) and without (n = 24) endometriosis. INTERVENTION(S) Serum samples were obtained from laparoscopy-confirmed patients with endometriosis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) The differential expression of serum miRNAs relative to controls was measured using the NanoString nCounter technology and validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction in an independent cohort of 27 patients with endometriosis and controls (n = 24). Microribonucleic acid target signaling pathways and genes were analyzed bioinformatically. A chemically modified stable miR-34-3p oligonucleotide was used to examine the effect on proliferation of VK2E6/E7 endometrial cells in vitro. RESULT(S) Eighteen miRNAs were significantly up-regulated, and 1 miRNA (hsa-miR-34c-3p) was significantly down-regulated in the follicular phase of patients with endometriosis. The analysis of target signaling pathways using TargetScan predicted regulation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase, phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B, Hippo, adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, transforming growth factor beta, and endometrial cancer pathways, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of endometriosis, by these miRNAs. The analysis of sequence complementarity identified prostaglandin E2 receptor 4, interleukin 6 signal transducer, and polo-like kinase 4 genes as possible direct targets of hsa-miR-34-3p. DSDI-1, a chemically modified stable miR-34-3p oligonucleotide, reduced cell proliferation in VK2E6/E7 endometrial cells in vitro. CONCLUSION(S) The follicular phase miRNA levels are altered in serum of women with endometriosis and may be useful as reproducible detection biomarkers for early diagnosis of endometriosis. hsa-miR-34-3p is significantly down-regulated in endometriosis, targets endometriosis genes, and reduces endometrial cell proliferation in vitro. These results support hsa-miR-34-3p as a potential therapeutic target in endometriosis.
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- Werner Maria Neuhausser
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- UCLA Center for Systems Biomedicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- UCLA Center for Systems Biomedicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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- UCLA Center for Systems Biomedicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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Tyagi S, Chan EC, Barker D, McElduff P, Taylor KA, Riveros C, Singh E, Smith R. Transcriptomic analysis reveals myometrial topologically associated domains linked to onset of human term labor. Mol Hum Reprod 2022; 28:6527642. [PMID: 35150271 PMCID: PMC8903000 DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaac003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Changes in cell phenotype are thought to occur through the expression of groups of co-regulated genes within topologically associated domains (TADs). In this paper we allocate genes expressed within the myometrium of the human uterus during the onset of term labor into TADs. Transformation of the myometrial cells of the uterus into a contractile phenotype during term human labor is the result of a complex interaction of different epigenomic and genomic layers. Recent work suggests that the transcription factor RELA lies at the top of this regulatory network. Using deep RNA sequencing (RNAseq) analysis of myometrial samples (n = 16) obtained at term from women undergoing Caesarean section prior to or after the onset of labor we have identified evidence for how other gene expression regulatory elements interact with transcription factors in the labor phenotype transition. Gene set enrichment analysis of our RNAseq data identified three modules of enriched genes (M1, M2 and M3), which in gene ontology studies are linked to matrix degradation, smooth muscle and immune gene signatures, respectively. These genes were predominantly located within chromosomal TADs suggesting co-regulation of expression. Our transcriptomic analysis also identified significant differences in the expression of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA), microRNAs (miRNA) and transcription factors that were predicted to target genes within the TADs. Additionally, network analysis revealed 15 new lncRNA (MCM3AP-AS1, TUG1, MIR29B2CHG, HCG18, LINC00963, KCNQ1OT1, NEAT1, HELLPAR, SNHG16, NUTM2B-AS1, MALAT1, PSMA3-AS1, GABPB1-AS1, NORAD, NKILA) and four miRNA (mir-145, mir-223, mir-let-7a, mir-132) as top gene hubs with three transcription factors (NFKB1, RELA, ESR1) as master regulators. Together, these factors are likely to be involved in co-regulatory networks driving a myometrial transformation to generate an estrogen sensitive phenotype. We conclude that lncRNA and miRNA targeting the estrogen receptor 1 and nuclear factor kappa B pathways play a key role in the initiation of human labor. For the first time we perform an integrative analysis to present a multi-level genomic signature made of mRNA, ncRNA and transcription factors in the myometrium for spontaneous term labor.
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- Sonika Tyagi
- Central Clinical School, Monash University and the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Mothers and Babies Research Centre, HMRI University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Mothers and Babies Research Centre, HMRI University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Mothers and Babies Research Centre, HMRI University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Jiang L, Wang X. The miR-133b/brefeldin A-inhibited guanine nucleotide-exchange protein 1 (ARFGEF1) axis represses proliferation, invasion, and migration in cervical cancer cells. Bioengineered 2022; 13:3323-3332. [PMID: 35048795 PMCID: PMC8973932 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2027063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer is a common gynecological malignancy, and miR-133b is an abnormally expressed cervical cancer gene, which suggests that miR-133b may be involved in the occurrence and development of cervical cancer. However, the underlying mechanism is still unclear. miR-133b was overexpressed or silenced in the cervical cancer cell line C33A. Brefeldin A-inhibited guanine nucleotide-exchange protein 1 (ARFGEF1) was combined with overexpression of miR-133b in C33A cells. Cell Counting Kit-8, clone formation, and Transwell assays were performed to determine the influence of miR-133b and ARFGEF1 on clone formation, proliferation, migration, and invasion of C33A cells. The interaction between miR-133b and ARFGEF1 was verified using a luciferase reporter assay. Finally, the mRNA and protein expression of miR-133b and ARFGEF1 in the tumor and adjacent normal tissues of cervical cancer patients was detected by real-time quantitative PCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. The results indicated that miR-133b up-regulation suppressed the proliferation, invasion, migration, and clone formation abilities of C33A cells (P < 0.05). However, silence of miR-133b promoted the proliferation, invasion, and migration of C33A cells (P < 0.05). Clone formation ability of C33A cells was also elevated by miR-133b deficiency (P < 0.05). Moreover, miR-133b interacted with ARFGEF1 and repressed ARFGEF1 expression in C33A cells (P < 0.05). ARFGEF1 overexpression weakened miR-133b overexpression-mediated inhibition of proliferation, invasion, and migration of C33A cells (P < 0.05). miR-133b expression was decreased, and ARFGEF1 was up-regulated in tumor tissues of cervical cancer patients (P < 0.05). All results revealed that miR-133b suppresses cervical cancer progression by inhibiting proliferation, invasion, and migration of cervical cancer cells via targeting ARFGEF1. Thus, our study determined the mechanism of miR-133b in cervical cancer, and confirmed miR-133b/ARFGEF1 may become a potential therapeutic target for cervical cancer.
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- Lingling Jiang
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling, Zhejing, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, First People's Hospital of Wenling, Wenling, Zhejing, China
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Yedigaryan L, Sampaolesi M. Therapeutic Implications of miRNAs for Muscle-Wasting Conditions. Cells 2021; 10:cells10113035. [PMID: 34831256 PMCID: PMC8616481 DOI: 10.3390/cells10113035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules that are mainly involved in translational repression by binding to specific messenger RNAs. Recently, miRNAs have emerged as biomarkers, relevant for a multitude of pathophysiological conditions, and cells can selectively sort miRNAs into extracellular vesicles for paracrine and endocrine effects. In the overall context of muscle-wasting conditions, a multitude of miRNAs has been implied as being responsible for the typical dysregulation of anabolic and catabolic pathways. In general, chronic muscle disorders are associated with the main characteristic of a substantial loss in muscle mass. Muscular dystrophies (MDs) are a group of genetic diseases that cause muscle weakness and degeneration. Typically, MDs are caused by mutations in those genes responsible for upholding the integrity of muscle structure and function. Recently, the dysregulation of miRNA levels in such pathological conditions has been reported. This revelation is imperative for both MDs and other muscle-wasting conditions, such as sarcopenia and cancer cachexia. The expression levels of miRNAs have immense potential for use as potential diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers. Understanding the role of miRNAs in muscle-wasting conditions may lead to the development of novel strategies for the improvement of patient management.
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- Laura Yedigaryan
- Translational Cardiomyology Laboratory, Stem Cell Biology and Embryology, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
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- Translational Cardiomyology Laboratory, Stem Cell Biology and Embryology, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
- Histology and Medical Embryology Unit, Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Circulating MicroRNAs as Biomarkers of Accelerated Sarcopenia in Chronic Heart Failure. Glob Heart 2021; 16:56. [PMID: 34692380 PMCID: PMC8415175 DOI: 10.5334/gh.943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background: Sarcopenia is a critical finding in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). However, the search for a definitive biomarker to predict muscle and functional decline in CHF remains elusive. Objectives: We aimed to correlate the circulating levels of selected miRs with the indexes of sarcopenia during healthy aging and in patients with CHF. Methods: We analyzed the association of circulating microRNAs (miRs) levels including miR-21, miR-434-3p, miR424-5p, miR-133a, miR-455-3p and miR-181a with sarcopenia indexes in male, 61–73 years old healthy controls and patients with CHF (N = 89–92/group). Results: Patients with CHF had lower hand-grip strength (HGS), appendicular skeletal mass index (ASMI) and physical capacity than healthy controls. Circulating miR-21 levels were higher and miR-181a, miR-133a, miR-434-3p and miR-455-3p levels were lower in patients with CHF than healthy controls. Among the sarcopenia indexes, HGS showed the strongest correlation with miR-133a while ASMI showed the strongest correlations with miR-133a, miR-434-3p and miR-455-3p. Among the miRs, miR-434-3p showed the highest area under the curve in testing for sensitivity and specificity for CHF. These changes were associated with higher expressions of the markers of inflammation, oxidative stress and muscle damage in CHF patients. Conclusion: Taken together, our data show that circulating miRs can be useful markers of muscle health and physical capacity in the sarcopenic elderly with CHF.
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Chen Z, Liu L, Xi X, Burn M, Karakaya C, Kallen AN. Aberrant H19 Expression Disrupts Ovarian Cyp17 and Testosterone Production and Is Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women. Reprod Sci 2021; 29:1357-1367. [PMID: 34655046 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00700-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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As one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with serious conditions including anovulation, endometrial cancer, infertility, hyperandrogenemia, and an increased risk for obesity and metabolic derangements. One contributing etiology to the pathophysiology of hyperandrogenemia associated with PCOS is an intrinsic alteration in ovarian steroidogenesis, leading to enhanced synthesis of androgens including testosterone. Studies have suggested that the increased testosterone synthesis seen in PCOS is driven in part by increased activity of CYP17A1, the rate-limiting enzyme for the formation of androgens in the gonads and adrenal cortex, which represents a critical factor driving enhanced testosterone secretion in PCOS. In this work, we evaluated the hypothesis that dysregulation of the noncoding RNA H19 results in aberrant CYP17 and testosterone production. To achieve this, we measured Cyp17 in ovarian tissues of H19 knockout mice, and quantified serum testosterone levels, in comparison with wild-type controls. We also evaluated circulating and ovarian H19 expression and correlated results with the presence or absence of PCOS in a group of women undergoing evaluation and treatment for infertility. We found that the loss of H19 in a mouse model results in decreased ovarian Cyp17, along with decreased serum testosterone in female mice. Moreover, utilizing serum samples and cumulus cells from women with PCOS, we showed that circulating and ovarian levels of H19 are increased in women with PCOS compared to controls. Findings from our multimodal experimental strategy, involving both a mouse model of dysregulated H19 expression and clinical serum and ovarian cellular samples from women with PCOS, suggest that the loss of H19 may disrupt androgen production via a Cyp17-mediated mechanism. Conversely, excess H19 may play a role in the pathogenesis of PCOS-associated hyperandrogenemia.
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- Zhaojuan Chen
- Department of Gynecology, Beijing Haidian Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St, PO Box 208063, New Haven, CT, 06512, USA
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Gazi University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St, PO Box 208063, New Haven, CT, 06512, USA.
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Burgos M, Hurtado A, Jiménez R, Barrionuevo FJ. Non-Coding RNAs: lncRNAs, miRNAs, and piRNAs in Sexual Development. Sex Dev 2021; 15:335-350. [PMID: 34614501 DOI: 10.1159/000519237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a group of RNAs that do not encode functional proteins, including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs), PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs), and short interfering RNAs (siRNAs). In the last 2 decades an effort has been made to uncover the role of ncRNAs during development and disease, and nowadays it is clear that these molecules have a regulatory function in many of the developmental and physiological processes where they have been studied. In this review, we provide an overview of the role of ncRNAs during gonad determination and development, focusing mainly on mammals, although we also provide information from other species, in particular when there is not much information on the function of particular types of ncRNAs during mammalian sexual development.
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- Miguel Burgos
- Departamento de Genética e Instituto de Biotecnología, Lab. 127, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Epigenetics and Sex Development Group, Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology, Max-Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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- Departamento de Genética e Instituto de Biotecnología, Lab. 127, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Genética e Instituto de Biotecnología, Lab. 127, Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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Ben Maamar M, Nilsson EE, Skinner MK. Epigenetic transgenerational inheritance, gametogenesis and germline development†. Biol Reprod 2021; 105:570-592. [PMID: 33929020 PMCID: PMC8444706 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioab085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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One of the most important developing cell types in any biological system is the gamete (sperm and egg). The transmission of phenotypes and optimally adapted physiology to subsequent generations is in large part controlled by gametogenesis. In contrast to genetics, the environment actively regulates epigenetics to impact the physiology and phenotype of cellular and biological systems. The integration of epigenetics and genetics is critical for all developmental biology systems at the cellular and organism level. The current review is focused on the role of epigenetics during gametogenesis for both the spermatogenesis system in the male and oogenesis system in the female. The developmental stages from the initial primordial germ cell through gametogenesis to the mature sperm and egg are presented. How environmental factors can influence the epigenetics of gametogenesis to impact the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of phenotypic and physiological change in subsequent generations is reviewed.
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- Millissia Ben Maamar
- Center for Reproductive Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Center for Reproductive Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Center for Reproductive Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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Integrated Analysis of miR-430 on Steroidogenesis-Related Gene Expression of Larval Rice Field Eel Monopterus albus. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22136994. [PMID: 34209701 PMCID: PMC8269179 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22136994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The present study aims to reveal the mechanism by which miR-430s regulate steroidogenesis in larval rice field eel Monopterus albus. To this end, M. albus embryos were respectively microinjected with miRNA-overexpressing mimics (agomir430a, agomir430b, and agomir430c) or miRNA-knockdown inhibitors (antagomir430a, antagomir430b, and antagomir430c). Transcriptome profiling of the larvae indicated that a total of more than 149 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified among the eight treatments. Specifically, DEGs related to steroidogenesis, the GnRH signaling pathway, the erbB signaling pathway, the Wnt signaling pathway, and other pathways were characterized in the transcriptome. We found that steroidogenesis-related genes (hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 3 (17β-hsdb3), hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 7 (17β-hsdb7), hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 12 (17β-hsdb12), and cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily a (cyp19a1b)) were significantly downregulated in miR-430 knockdown groups. The differential expressions of miR-430 in three gonads indicated different roles of three miR-430 (a, b, and c) isoforms in regulating steroidogenesis and sex differentiation. Mutation of the miR-430 sites reversed the downregulation of cytochrome P450 family 17 (cyp17), cyp19a1b, and forkhead box L2 (foxl2) reporter activities by miR-430, indicating that miR-430 directly interacted with cyp17, cyp19a1b, and foxl2 genes to inhibit their expressions. Combining these findings, we concluded that miR-430 regulated the steroidogenesis and the biosynthesis of steroid hormones by targeting cyp19a1b in larval M. albus. Our results provide a novel insight into steroidogenesis at the early stage of fish at the molecular level.
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Ma Z, Yang J, Zhang Q, Xu C, Wei J, Sun L, Wang D, Tao W. miR-133b targets tagln2 and functions in tilapia oogenesis. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2021; 256:110637. [PMID: 34147671 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2021.110637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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microRNAs (miRNAs) are important components of non-coding RNAs that participate in diverse life activities by regulating gene expression at the post transcriptional level through base complementary pairing with 3'UTRs of target mRNAs. miR-133b is a member of the miR-133 family, which play important roles in muscle differentiation and tumorigenesis. Recently, miR-133b was reported to affect estrogen synthesis by targeting foxl2 in mouse, while its role in fish reproduction remains to be elucidated. In the present study, we isolated the complete sequence of miR-133b, which was highly expressed in tilapia ovary at 30 and 90 dah (days after hatching) and subsequently decreased at 120 to 150 dah by qPCR. Interestingly, only a few oogonia were remained in the antagomir-133b treated tilapia ovary, while phase I and II oocytes were observed in the ovaries of the control group. Unexpectedly, the expression of foxl2 and cyp19a1a, as well as estradiol levels in serum were increased in the treated group. Furthermore, tagln2, an important factor for oogenesis, was predicted as the target gene of miR-133b, which was confirmed by dual luciferase reporter vector experiments. miR-133b and tagln2 were co-expressed in tilapia ovaries. Taken together, miR-133b may be involved in the early oogenesis of tilapia by regulating tagln2 expression. This study enriches the understanding of miR-133b function during oogenesis and lays a foundation for further study of the regulatory network during oogenesis.
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- Zhisheng Ma
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fish Reproduction and Development (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science of Chongqing, School of Life Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Dynamic changes in microRNAs in oocyte and cumulus cells before and after maturation may explain the spatiotemporal post-transcriptional gene regulation within bovine follicular cells during the oocyte maturation process. miR-20a has been previously shown to regulate proliferation and differentiation as well as progesterone levels in cultured bovine granulosa cells. In the present study, we aimed to demonstrate the function of miR-20a during the bovine oocyte maturation process. Maturation of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) was performed at 39°C in an humidified atmosphere with 5% CO2 in air. The expression of miR-20a was investigated in the cumulus cells and oocytes at 22 h post culture. The functional role of miR-20a was examined by modulating the expression of miR-20a in COCs during in vitro maturation (IVM). We found that the miR-20a expression was increased in cumulus cells but decreased in oocytes after IVM. Overexpression of miR-20a increased the oocyte maturation rate. Even though not statistically significant, miR-20a overexpression during IVM increased progesterone levels in the spent medium. This was further supported by the expression of STAR and CYP11A1 genes in cumulus cells. The phenotypes observed due to overexpression of miR-20a were validated by BMP15 supplementation during IVM and subsequent transfection of BMP15-treated COCs using miR-20a mimic or BMPR2 siRNA. We found that miR-20a mimic or BMPR2 siRNA transfection rescued BMP15-reduced oocyte maturation and progesterone levels. We concluded that miR-20a regulates oocyte maturation by increasing cumulus cell progesterone synthesis by simultaneous suppression of BMPR2 expression.
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Alexandri C, Daniel A, Bruylants G, Demeestere I. The role of microRNAs in ovarian function and the transition toward novel therapeutic strategies in fertility preservation: from bench to future clinical application. Hum Reprod Update 2020; 26:174-196. [PMID: 32074269 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmz039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND New therapeutic approaches in oncology have converted cancer from a certain death sentence to a chronic disease. However, there are still challenges to be overcome regarding the off-target toxicity of many of these treatments. Oncological therapies can lead to future infertility in women. Given this negative impact on long-term quality of life, fertility preservation is highly recommended. While gamete and ovarian tissue cryopreservation are the usual methods offered, new pharmacological-based options aiming to reduce ovarian damage during oncological treatment are very attractive. In this vein, advances in the field of transcriptomics and epigenomics have brought small noncoding RNAs, called microRNAs (miRNAs), into the spotlight in oncology. MicroRNAs also play a key role in follicle development as regulators of follicular growth, atresia and steroidogenesis. They are also involved in DNA damage repair responses and they can themselves be modulated during chemotherapy. For these reasons, miRNAs may be an interesting target to develop new protective therapies during oncological treatment. This review summarizes the physiological role of miRNAs in reproduction. Considering recently developed strategies based on miRNA therapy in oncology, we highlight their potential interest as a target in fertility preservation and propose future strategies to make the transition from bench to clinic. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE How can miRNA therapeutic approaches be used to develop new adjuvant protective therapies to reduce the ovarian damage caused by cytotoxic oncological treatments? SEARCH METHODS A systematic search of English language literature using PubMed and Google Scholar databases was performed through to 2019 describing the role of miRNAs in the ovary and their use for diagnosis and targeted therapy in oncology. Personal data illustrate miRNA therapeutic strategies to target the gonads and reduce chemotherapy-induced follicular damage. OUTCOMES This review outlines the importance of miRNAs as gene regulators and emphasizes the fact that insights in oncology can inspire new adjuvant strategies in the field of onco-fertility. Recent improvements in nanotechnology offer the opportunity for drug development using next-generation miRNA-nanocarriers. WIDER IMPLICATIONS Although there are still some barriers regarding the immunogenicity and toxicity of these treatments and there is still room for improvement concerning the specific delivery of miRNAs into the ovaries, we believe that, in the future, miRNAs can be developed as powerful and non-invasive tools for fertility preservation.
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- C Alexandri
- Research Laboratory in Human Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Laboratory in Human Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1070 Brussels, Belgium.,Université de Tours, Faculty of Science and Technology, 37200 Tours, France
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- Engineering of Molecular NanoSystems, Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Laboratory in Human Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1070 Brussels, Belgium.,Fertility Clinic, CUB-Erasme, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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Zhang R, Wesevich V, Chen Z, Zhang D, Kallen AN. Emerging roles for noncoding RNAs in female sex steroids and reproductive disease. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2020; 518:110875. [PMID: 32668269 PMCID: PMC7609472 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2020.110875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The "central dogma" of molecular biology, that is, that DNA blueprints encode messenger RNAs which are destined for translation into protein, has been challenged in recent decades. In actuality, a significant portion of the genome encodes transcripts that are transcribed into functional RNA. These noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), which are not transcribed into protein, play critical roles in a wide variety of biological processes. A growing body of evidence derived from mouse models and human data demonstrates that ncRNAs are dysregulated in various reproductive pathologies, and that their expression is essential for female gametogenesis and fertility. Yet in many instances it is unclear how dysregulation of ncRNA expression leads to a disease process. In this review, we highlight new observations regarding the roles of ncRNAs in the pathogenesis of disordered female steroid hormone production and disease, with an emphasis on long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs). We will focus our discussion in the context of three ovarian disorders which are characterized in part by altered steroid hormone biology - diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, and polycystic ovary syndrome. We will also discuss the limitations and challenges faced in studying noncoding RNAs and sex steroid hormone production. An enhanced understanding of the role of ncRNAs in sex hormone regulatory networks is essential in order to advance the development of potential diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets for diseases, including those in reproductive health. Our deepened understanding of ncRNAs has the potential to uncover new applications and therapies; however, in many cases, the next steps will involve distinguishing critical ncRNAs from those which are merely changing in response to a particular disease state, or which are altogether unrelated to disease pathophysiology.
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- Runju Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 1st Xueshi Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Gynecology. Beijing Haidian Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics (Ministry of Education), Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 1st Xueshi Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
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Marceca GP, Nigita G, Calore F, Croce CM. MicroRNAs in Skeletal Muscle and Hints on Their Potential Role in Muscle Wasting During Cancer Cachexia. Front Oncol 2020; 10:607196. [PMID: 33330108 PMCID: PMC7732629 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.607196] [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: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cancer-associated cachexia is a heterogeneous, multifactorial syndrome characterized by systemic inflammation, unintentional weight loss, and profound alteration in body composition. The main feature of cancer cachexia is represented by the loss of skeletal muscle tissue, which may or may not be accompanied by significant adipose tissue wasting. Such phenotypic alteration occurs as the result of concomitant increased myofibril breakdown and reduced muscle protein synthesis, actively contributing to fatigue, worsening of quality of life, and refractoriness to chemotherapy. According to the classical view, this condition is primarily triggered by interactions between specific tumor-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines and their cognate receptors expressed on the myocyte membrane. This causes a shift in gene expression of muscle cells, eventually leading to a pronounced catabolic condition and cell death. More recent studies, however, have shown the involvement of regulatory non-coding RNAs in the outbreak of cancer cachexia. In particular, the role exerted by microRNAs is being widely addressed, and several mechanistic studies are in progress. In this review, we discuss the most recent findings concerning the role of microRNAs in triggering or exacerbating muscle wasting in cancer cachexia, while mentioning about possible roles played by long non-coding RNAs and ADAR-mediated miRNA modifications.
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- Gioacchino P Marceca
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics and Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics and Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics and Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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Shin E, Jin H, Suh DS, Luo Y, Ha HJ, Kim TH, Hahn Y, Hyun S, Lee K, Bae J. An alternative miRISC targets a cancer-associated coding sequence mutation in FOXL2. EMBO J 2020; 39:e104719. [PMID: 33215742 PMCID: PMC7737606 DOI: 10.15252/embj.2020104719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Recent evidence suggests that animal microRNAs (miRNAs) can target coding sequences (CDSs); however, the pathophysiological importance of such targeting remains unknown. Here, we show that a somatic heterozygous missense mutation (c.402C>G; p.C134W) in FOXL2, a feature shared by virtually all adult-type granulosa cell tumors (AGCTs), introduces a target site for miR-1236, which causes haploinsufficiency of the tumor-suppressor FOXL2. This miR-1236-mediated selective degradation of the variant FOXL2 mRNA is preferentially conducted by a distinct miRNA-loaded RNA-induced silencing complex (miRISC) directed by the Argonaute3 (AGO3) and DHX9 proteins. In both patients and a mouse model of AGCT, abundance of the inversely regulated variant FOXL2 with miR-1236 levels is highly correlated with malignant features of AGCT. Our study provides a molecular basis for understanding the conserved FOXL2 CDS mutation-mediated etiology of AGCT, revealing the existence of a previously unidentified mechanism of miRNA-targeting disease-associated mutations in the CDS by forming a non-canonical miRISC.
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Bundang CHA Hospital, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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Gad A, Sánchez JM, Browne JA, Nemcova L, Laurincik J, Prochazka R, Lonergan P. Plasma extracellular vesicle miRNAs as potential biomarkers of superstimulatory response in cattle. Sci Rep 2020; 10:19130. [PMID: 33154526 PMCID: PMC7645755 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76152-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The ability to predict superstimulatory response would be a beneficial tool in assisted reproduction. Using small RNAseq technology, we profiled extracellular vesicle microRNA (EV-miRNA) abundance in the blood plasma of heifers exhibiting variable responses to superstimulation. Estrous synchronized crossbred beef heifers (n = 25) were superstimulated and blood samples were collected from each heifer on Day 7 of consecutive unstimulated (U) and superstimulated (S) cycles. A subset of high (H) and low (L) responders was selected depending on their response to superstimulation and EV-miRNA profiles were analysed at both time-points in each heifer. Approximately 200 known miRNAs were detected in each sample with 144 commonly detected in all samples. A total of 12 and 14 miRNAs were dysregulated in UH vs. UL and in SH vs. SL heifers, respectively. Interestingly, miR-206 and miR-6517 exhibited the same differential expression pattern in H compared to L heifers both before and after superstimulation. Pathway analysis indicated that circadian rhythm and signaling pathways were among the top pathways enriched with genes targeted by dysregulated miRNAs in H vs. L responding heifers. In conclusion, heifers with divergent ovarian responses exhibited differential expression of plasma EV-miRNAs which may be used as a potential biomarker to predict superstimulation response.
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- Ahmed Gad
- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Liběchov, Czech Republic.,Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Liběchov, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Liběchov, Czech Republic.,Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Liběchov, Czech Republic
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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Lee SY, Kang YJ, Kwon J, Nishi Y, Yanase T, Lee KA, Koong MK. miR-4463 regulates aromatase expression and activity for 17β-estradiol synthesis in response to follicle-stimulating hormone. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2020; 47:194-206. [PMID: 32854459 PMCID: PMC7482943 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2019.03412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate microRNAs (miRNAs) related to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) responsiveness using miRNA microarrays and to identify their target genes to determine the molecular regulatory pathways involved in FSH signaling in KGN cells. Methods To change the cellular responsiveness to FSH, KGN cells were treated with FSH receptor (FSHR)-specific small interfering RNA (siRNA) followed by FSH. miRNA expression profiles were determined through miRNA microarray analysis. Potential target genes of selected miRNAs were predicted using bioinformatics tools, and their regulatory function was confirmed in KGN cells. Results We found that six miRNAs (miR-1261, miR-130a-3p, miR-329-3p, miR-185-5p, miR-144-5p and miR-4463) were differentially expressed after FSHR siRNA treatment in KGN cells. Through a bioinformatics analysis, we showed that these miRNAs were predicted to regulate a large number of genes, which we narrowed down to cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1 (CYP19A1) and estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) as the main targets for miR-4463. Functional analysis revealed that miR-4463 is a regulatory factor for aromatase expression and function in KGN cells. Conclusion In this study, we identified differentially expressed miRNAs related to FSH responsiveness. In particular, upregulation of miR-4463 expression by FSHR deficiency in human granulosa cells impaired 17β-estradiol synthesis by targeting CYP19A1 and ESR1. Therefore, our data might provide novel candidates for molecular biomarkers for use in research into poor responders.
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- Su-Yeon Lee
- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Life Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHA University, Fertility Center, CHA General Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Abdalla M, Deshmukh H, Atkin SL, Sathyapalan T. miRNAs as a novel clinical biomarker and therapeutic targets in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A review. Life Sci 2020; 259:118174. [PMID: 32745529 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in females of the reproductive age. PCOS is commonly manifested as ovulatory dysfunction, clinical and biochemical excess androgen level, and polycystic ovaries. Metabolic sequelae associated with PCOS, including insulin resistance (IR), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), obesity and increased cardiometabolic risk. The underlying pathology of PCOS is not fully understood with various genetic and environmental factors have been proposed. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), are endogenously produced, small non-coding, single-stranded RNAs that capable of regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Altered miRNAs expression has been associated with various disorders, including T2DM, IR, lipid disorder, infertility, atherosclerosis, endometriosis, and cancer. Given that PCOS also present with similar features, there is an increasing interest to investigate the role of miRNAs in the diagnosis and management of PCOS. In recent years, studies have demonstrated that miRNAs are present in various body fluids, including follicular fluid of women with PCOS. Therefore, it may act as a potential biomarker and could serve as a novel therapeutic target for the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS. This review aims to summarise the up to date research on the relation between miRNAs and PCOS and explore its potential role in the diagnosis and the management of PCOS.
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- Mohammed Abdalla
- Hull York Medical School, Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Hull, Hull, UK.
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- Clinical lecturer at Hull York Medical School, Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Hull, Hull, UK.
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- Head of School Postgraduate Studies and Research, RCIS-Bahrain, Medical University of Bahrain, Bahrain.
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- Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist at Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, UK; Chair in Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and metabolism in Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, UK.
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Luo W, Gu L, Li J, Gong Y. Transcriptome sequencing revealed that knocking down FOXL2 affected cell proliferation, the cell cycle, and DNA replication in chicken pre-ovulatory follicle cells. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234795. [PMID: 32645018 PMCID: PMC7347172 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Forkhead box L2 (FOXL2) is a single-exon gene encoding a forkhead transcription factor, which is mainly expressed in the ovary, eyelids and the pituitary gland. FOXL2 plays an essential role in ovarian development. To reveal the effects of FOXL2 on the biological process and gene expression of ovarian granulosa cells (GCs), we established stable FOXL2-knockdown GCs and then analysed them using transcriptome sequencing. It was observed that knocking down FOXL2 affected the biological processes of cell proliferation, DNA replication, and apoptosis and affected cell cycle progression. FOXL2 knockdown promoted cell proliferation and DNA replication, decreased cell apoptosis, and promoted mitosis. In addition, by comparing the transcriptome after FOXL2 knockdown, we found a series of DEGs (differentially expressed genes) and related pathways. These results indicated that, through mediating these genes and pathways, the FOXL2 might induce the cell proliferation, cycle, and DNA replication, and play a key role during ovarian development and maintenance.
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- Wei Luo
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, Putian, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Identification of Ovarian Circular RNAs and Differential Expression Analysis between MeiShan and Large White Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10071114. [PMID: 32610571 PMCID: PMC7401585 DOI: 10.3390/ani10071114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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MeiShan and Large White pigs differ in their female fecundity. However, the mechanisms behind the gene expression and regulation that cause these differences remain unclear. In this study, we profiled circRNAs and identified 5,879 circRNAs from the ovaries of MeiShan and Large White pigs. Eighty-five circRNAs were differentially expressed between the two pig breeds. Of these, 37 were up-regulated and 48 were down-regulated in MeiShan pigs. Gene ontology enrichment analysis suggested that the differentially expressed circRNA were involved in the hormone-mediated signaling pathway. We verified that circSCIN and its parent gene, scinderin (SCIN), were differentially expressed by reverse transcription and quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). Luciferase assays demonstrated that circSCIN can target and sponge miR-133 and miR-148a/b. The identification of differentially expressed circRNAs (DECs) and their regulatory functions increased our understanding of the differences in reproductive efficiency between MeiShan and Large White pigs.
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Xie S, Zhang Q, Zhao J, Hao J, Fu J, Li Y. MiR-423-5p may regulate ovarian response to ovulation induction via CSF1. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2020; 18:26. [PMID: 32264887 PMCID: PMC7137414 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00585-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We have previously shown that hsa-miR-423-5p expression in ovarian granulosa cells is decreased in high ovarian response populations. The objective of the present study was to find the target gene and mechanism for miR-423-5p involved in ovarian response regulation. METHODS (a) TargetScan was used to predict the target gene of hsa-miR-423-5p. (b) A model for hsa-miR-423-5p overexpression or inhibition was constructed by transfecting KGN cells with lentivirus. CSF1 mRNA and protein expression and luciferase activity were measured. (c) The cell cycles of control and lentivirus treated KGN cells were analyzed. Western blot was used to measure the expression of CDKN1A in KGN cells. (d) The concentration of E2 in KGN cell culture medium were measured. RESULTS (a) TargetScan revealed that the 3' un-translated region of CSF1 matched 11 bases at the 5' end of miR-423-5p, making it a likely target gene. (b) Overexpression or inhibition of miR-423-5p were associated with respective decreases or increases in CSF1 expression (both mRNA and protein) (p < 0.05) and luciferase activity (p < 0.05). (c) When miR-423-5p expression increased, the number of G0/G1 phase cells and the expression of CDKN1A protein increased while estradiol concentrations in the cell culture solution decreased (p < 0.05). However, when miR-423-5p expression decreased, the number of S phase cells increased and E2 concentrations increased while the expression of CDKN1A protein decreased (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Colony stimulating factor 1 is a target gene of miR-423-5p and that it may regulate ovarian response to ovulation induction by affecting granulosa cells proliferation and estrogen secretion.
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- Shi Xie
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center For Women's Reproductive Health In Human Province, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center For Women's Reproductive Health In Human Province, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center For Women's Reproductive Health In Human Province, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center For Women's Reproductive Health In Human Province, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center For Women's Reproductive Health In Human Province, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Clinical Research Center For Women's Reproductive Health In Human Province, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Zou X, Lu T, Zhao Z, Liu G, Lian Z, Guo Y, Sun B, Liu D, Li Y. Comprehensive analysis of mRNAs and miRNAs in the ovarian follicles of uniparous and multiple goats at estrus phase. BMC Genomics 2020; 21:267. [PMID: 32228439 PMCID: PMC7106838 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-020-6671-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Fertility is an important economic trait in the production of meat goat, and follicular development plays an important role in fertility. Although many mRNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs) have been found to play critical roles in ovarian biological processes, the interaction between mRNAs and miRNAs in follicular development is not yet completely understood. In addition, less attention has been given to the study of single follicle (dominant or atretic follicle) in goats. This study aimed to identify mRNAs, miRNAs, and signaling pathways as well as their interaction networks in the ovarian follicles (large follicles and small follicles) of uniparous and multiple Chuanzhong black goats at estrus phase using RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) technique. Results The results showed that there was a significant difference in the number of large follicles between uniparous and multiple goats (P < 0.05), but no difference in the number of small follicles was observed (P > 0.05). For the small follicles of uniparous and multiple goats at estrus phase, 289 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) and 16 DEmiRNAs were identified; and for the large follicles, 195 DEmRNAs and 7 DEmiRNAs were identified. The functional enrichment analysis showed that DE genes in small follicles were significantly enriched in ovarian steroidogenesis and steroid hormone biosynthesis, while in large follicles were significantly enriched in ABC transporters and steroid hormone biosynthesis. The results of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction were consistent with those of RNA-seq. Analysis of the mRNA-miRNA interaction network suggested that CD36 (miR-122, miR-200a, miR-141), TNFAIP6 (miR-141, miR-200a, miR-182), CYP11A1 (miR-122), SERPINA5 (miR-1, miR-206, miR-133a-3p, miR-133b), and PTGFR (miR-182, miR-122) might be related to fertility, but requires further research on follicular somatic cells. Conclusions This study was used for the first time to reveal the DEmRNAs and DEmiRNAs as well as their interaction in the follicles of uniparous and multiple goats at estrus phase using RNA-seq technology. Our findings provide new clues to uncover the molecular mechanisms and signaling networks of goat reproduction that could be potentially used to increase ovulation rate and kidding rate in goat.
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- Xian Zou
- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China.,State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China.
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Azhar S, Dong D, Shen WJ, Hu Z, Kraemer FB. The role of miRNAs in regulating adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis. J Mol Endocrinol 2020; 64:R21-R43. [PMID: 31671401 PMCID: PMC7202133 DOI: 10.1530/jme-19-0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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miRNAs are endogenous noncoding single-stranded small RNAs of ~22 nucleotides in length that post-transcriptionally repress the expression of their various target genes. They contribute to the regulation of a variety of physiologic processes including embryonic development, differentiation and proliferation, apoptosis, metabolism, hemostasis and inflammation. In addition, aberrant miRNA expression is implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases including cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Steroid hormones regulate virtually every aspect of metabolism, and acute and chronic steroid hormone biosynthesis is primarily regulated by tissue-specific trophic hormones involving transcriptional and translational events. In addition, it is becoming increasingly clear that steroidogenic pathways are also subject to post-transcriptional and post-translational regulations including processes such as phosphorylation/dephosphorylation, protein‒protein interactions and regulation by specific miRNAs, although the latter is in its infancy state. Here, we summarize the recent advances in miRNA-mediated regulation of steroidogenesis with emphasis on adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis.
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- Salman Azhar
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology and College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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Rapani A, Nikiforaki D, Karagkouni D, Sfakianoudis K, Tsioulou P, Grigoriadis S, Maziotis E, Pantou A, Voutsina A, Pantou A, Koutsilieris M, Hatzigeorgiou A, Pantos K, Simopoulou M. Reporting on the Role of miRNAs and Affected Pathways on the Molecular Backbone of Ovarian Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Critical Analysis Mapping of Future Research. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:590106. [PMID: 33511114 PMCID: PMC7835544 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.590106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Ovarian insufficiency is identified as a perplexing entity in the long list of pathologies impairing fertility dynamics. The three distinct classifications of ovarian insufficiency are poor ovarian response, premature ovarian insufficiency/failure, and advanced maternal age, sharing the common denominator of deteriorated ovarian reserve. Despite efforts to define clear lines among the three, the vast heterogeneity and overlap of clinical characteristics renders their diagnosis and management challenging. Lack of a consensus has prompted an empirically based management coupled by uncertainty from the clinicians' perspective. Profiling of patients in the era of precision medicine seems to be the way forward, while the necessity for a novel approach is underlined. Implicating miRNAs in the quest for patient profiling is promising in light of their fundamental role in cellular and gene expression regulation. To this end, the current study sets out to explore and compare the three pathophysiologies-from a molecular point of view-in order to enable profiling of patients in the context of in vitro fertilization treatment and enrich the data required to practice individualized medicine. Following a systematic investigation of literature, data referring to miRNAs were collected for each patient category based on five included studies. miRNA-target pairs were retrieved from the DIANA-TarBase repository and microT-CDS. Gene and miRNA annotations were derived from Ensembl and miRbase. A subsequent gene-set enrichment analysis of miRNA targets was performed for each category separately. A literature review on the most crucial of the detected pathways was performed to reveal their relevance to fertility deterioration. Results supported that all three pathophysiologies share a common ground regarding the affected pathways, naturally attributed to the common denominator of ovarian insufficiency. As evidenced, miRNAs could be employed to explore the fine lines and diverse nature of pathophysiology since they constitute invaluable biomarkers. Interestingly, it is the differentiation through miRNAs and not through the molecular affected pathways that corresponds to the three distinctive categories. Alarming discrepancies among publications were revealed, pertaining to employment of empirical and arbitrary criteria in categorizing the patients. Following bioinformatic analysis, the final step of the current study consisted of a critical analysis of the molecular data sourced, providing a clear and unique insight into the physiological mechanisms involved. It is our intention to contribute to mapping future research dedicated to ovarian insufficiency and to help researchers navigate the overwhelming information published in molecular studies.
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- Anna Rapani
- Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Assisted Conception Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- DIANA-Lab, Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
- Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Assisted Conception Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Assisted Conception Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Assisted Conception Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Centre for Human Reproduction, Genesis Athens Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Centre for Human Reproduction, Genesis Athens Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- DIANA-Lab, Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
- Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Assisted Conception Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieion Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- *Correspondence: Mara Simopoulou,
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Gong Z, Yang J, Bai S, Wei S. MicroRNAs regulate granulosa cells apoptosis and follicular development - A review. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2019; 33:1714-1724. [PMID: 32054175 PMCID: PMC7649074 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.19.0707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Objective MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are the most abundant small RNAs. Approximately 2,000 annotated miRNAs genes have been found to be differentially expressed in ovarian follicles during the follicular development (FD). Many miRNAs exert their regulatory effects on the apoptosis of follicular granulosa cells (FGCs) and FD. However, accurate roles and mechanism of miRNAs regulating apoptosis of FGCs remain undetermined. Methods In this review, we summarized the regulatory role of each miRNA or miRNA cluster on FGCs apoptosis and FD on the bases of 41 academic articles retrieved from PubMed and web of science and other databases. Results Total of 30 miRNAs and 4 miRNAs clusters in 41 articles were reviewed and summarized in the present article. Twenty nine documents indicated explicitly that 24 miRNAs and miRNAs clusters in 29 articles promoted or induced FGCs apoptosis through their distinctive target genes. The remaining 10 miRNAs and miRNAs of 12 articles inhibited FGCs apoptosis. MiRNAs exerted modulation actions by at least 77 signal pathways during FGCs apoptosis and FD. Conclusion We concluded that miRNAs or miRNAs clusters could modulate the apoptosis of GCs (including follicular GCs, mural GCs and cumulus cells) by targeting their specific genes. A great majority of miRNAs show a promoting role on apoptosis of FGCs in mammals. But the accurate mechanism of miRNAs and miRNA clusters has not been well understood. It is necessary to ascertain clearly the role and mechanism of each miRNA or miRNA cluster in the future. Understanding precise functions and mechanisms of miRNAs in FGCs apoptosis and FD will be beneficial in developing new diagnostic and treatment strategies for treating infertility and ovarian diseases in humans and animals.
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- Zhuandi Gong
- Hospital, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Hospital, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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Liu R, Zhang X, Fan Z, Wang Y, Yao G, Wan X, Liu Z, Yang B, Yu L. Human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells improve the follicular microenvironment to recover ovarian function in premature ovarian failure mice. Stem Cell Res Ther 2019; 10:299. [PMID: 31578152 PMCID: PMC6775662 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-019-1315-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many adult women younger than 40 years old have premature ovarian failure (POF) and infertility. Previous studies confirmed that different tissue-derived stem cells could restore ovarian function and folliculogenesis in chemotherapy-induced POF mice. The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic efficacy and underlying mechanisms of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) transplantation for hydrogen peroxide-induced ovarian damage. METHODS Bilateral ovaries of female mice were burned with 10% hydrogen peroxide to establish a POF model. After 24 h of treatment, hAMSCs and diethylstilbestrol were administered to POF mice by intraperitoneal injection and intragastric administration, respectively. After either 7 or 14 days, ovarian function was evaluated by the oestrus cycle, hormone levels, ovarian index, fertility rate, and ovarian morphology. The karyotype was identified in offspring by the G-banding technique. hAMSCs tracking, immunohistochemical staining, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were used to assess the molecular mechanisms of injury and repair. RESULTS The oestrus cycle was recovered after hAMSCs transplantation at 7 and 14 days. Oestrogen levels increased, while follicle-stimulating hormone levels decreased. The ovarian index, fertility rate, and population of follicles at different stages were significantly increased. The newborn mice had no obvious deformity and showed normal growth and development. The normal offspring mice were also fertile. The tracking of hAMSCs revealed that they colonized in the ovarian stroma. Immunohistochemical and PCR analyses indicated that changes in proteins and genes might affect mature follicle formation. CONCLUSIONS These results suggested that hAMSCs transplantation can improve injured ovarian tissue structure and function in oxidatively damaged POF mice. Furthermore, the mechanisms of hAMSCs are related to promoting follicular development, granulosa cell proliferation, and secretion function by improving the local microenvironment of the ovary.
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- Rongxia Liu
- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering in Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Biological Treatment Talent Base of Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering in Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering in Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Biological Treatment Talent Base of Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Zunyi Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Engineering Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering in Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Biological Treatment Talent Base of Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Zunyi Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Engineering Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Reproductive Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering in Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Biological Treatment Talent Base of Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Zunyi Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Engineering Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering in Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Biological Treatment Talent Base of Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Zunyi Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Engineering Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering in Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Biological Treatment Talent Base of Guizhou Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
- Zunyi Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Engineering Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi City, 563003 China
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Han Y, Wu J, Yang W, Wang D, Zhang T, Cheng M. New STAT3-FOXL2 pathway and its function in cancer cells. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2019; 20:17. [PMID: 31221094 PMCID: PMC6587274 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-019-0206-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The forkhead transcription factor (FOXL2) plays a crucial role in blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES), sex determination, ovary growth and development, and cell cycle regulation. Emerging investigations have focused on the downstream targets of FOXL2, while little is known about its upstream regulation. RESULTS In this study, we show that FOXL2 could be regulated by STAT3 in cancer cells and that STAT3 binds to FOXL2 at the 5'- GCCTGATGTTTGTCTTCCCAGTCTGTGGCAA-3' site using EMSA and ChIP. We further found that knockdown of STAT3 or FOXL2 could significantly induce cancer cell apoptosis, indicating the importance of these two genes in cancer cell growth and apoptosis. Our data also indicated that the increased apoptotic cell rate may be caused by changes in apoptosis-related genes, such as TNF, TRAIL and GnRHR. CONCLUSION This study presents a new upstream regulator of FOXL2 and demonstrats that this new STAT3-FOXL2 pathway has an important function in HeLaHeLa cell apoptosis, providing new insights regarding the targeting of FOXL2 for cancer prevention and treatment.
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- Yangyang Han
- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People's Republic of China.
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- Plastic Surgery Institute of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People's Republic of China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Plastic Surgery Institute of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Experimental Center for Medical Research, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261053, People's Republic of China.
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Robles V, Valcarce DG, Riesco MF. Non-coding RNA regulation in reproduction: Their potential use as biomarkers. Noncoding RNA Res 2019; 4:54-62. [PMID: 31193491 PMCID: PMC6531869 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are crucial regulatory elements in most biological processes and reproduction is also controlled by them. The different types of ncRNAs, as well as the high complexity of these regulatory pathways, present a complex scenario; however, recent studies have shed some light on these questions, discovering the regulatory function of specific ncRNAs on concrete reproductive biology processes. This mini review will focus on the role of ncRNAs in spermatogenesis and oogenesis, and their potential use as biomarkers for reproductive diseases or for reproduction success.
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- Vanesa Robles
- Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) Santander, Spain
- MODCELL GROUP, Department of Molecular Biology, Universidad de León, 24071, León, Spain
- Corresponding author. Planta de Cultivos el Bocal, IEO, Barrio Corbanera, Monte, Santander, 39012, Spain.
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Wang CJ, Guo HX, Han DX, Yu ZW, Zheng Y, Jiang H, Gao Y, Yuan B, Zhang JB. Pituitary tissue-specific miR-7a-5p regulates FSH expression in rat anterior adenohypophyseal cells. PeerJ 2019; 7:e6458. [PMID: 30993031 PMCID: PMC6461031 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which is synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, plays an important role in regulating reproductive processes. In this study, using the TargetScan program, we predicted that microRNAs (miRNAs) regulate FSH secretion. Dual-luciferase reporter assays were performed and identified miR-7a-5p. MiR-7a-5p has been reported to regulate diverse cellular functions. However, it is unclear whether miR-7a-5p binds to mRNAs and regulates reproductive functions. Therefore, we constructed a suspension of rat anterior pituitary cells and cultured them under adaptive conditions, transfected miR-7a-5p mimics or inhibitor into the cell suspension and detected expression of the FSHb gene. The results demonstrated that miR-7a-5p downregulated FSHb expression levels, while treatment with miR-7a-5p inhibitors upregulated FSHb expression levels relative to those of negative control groups, as shown by quantitative PCR analysis. The results were confirmed with a subsequent experiment showing that FSH secretion was reduced after treatment with mimics and increased in the inhibitor groups, as shown by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Our results indicated that miR-7a-5p downregulates FSHb expression levels, resulting in decreased FSH synthesis and secretion, which demonstrates the important role of miRNAs in the regulation of FSH and animal reproduction.
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- Chang-Jiang Wang
- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Laboratory Animals, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Lite C, Ahmed SSSJ, Santosh W, Seetharaman B. Prenatal exposure to bisphenol-A altered miRNA-224 and protein expression of aromatase in ovarian granulosa cells concomitant with elevated serum estradiol levels in F 1 adult offspring. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2019; 33:e22317. [PMID: 30817060 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This study was aimed to predict bisphenol-A (BPA)-responsive miRNA's using an in silico approach and to study their expression in granulosa cells of animals exposed prenatally to BPA. Pregnant Wistar rats were exposed to BPA through water (25 μg/L, 250 μg/L, and 2.5 mg/L) during gestation. The expression of miRNA-133b, miRNA-378 and miRNA-224 were analyzed in ovarian granulosa cells. BPA affected the postnatal developmental landmarks such as weight of the pups at birth and reduced anogenital distance. BPA exposed animals showed elevated serum estradiol (E2) levels, while follicle-stimulating hormone levels were reduced. The expression of miRNA-224 and aromatase protein levels were found to be increased. This preliminary finding reveals the impact of early life exposure to BPA on the long-term ovarian functions that may be mediated through miRNA-based granulosa cell response. Besides, it is also a compelling indicator for the subclinical response that could have important consequences on female fertility.
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- Christy Lite
- Endocrine Disruption and Reproductive Toxicology (EDART) Laboratory, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Endocrine Disruption and Reproductive Toxicology (EDART) Laboratory, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.,P.G. Research Departments of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology, Government College for Men, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Endocrine Disruption and Reproductive Toxicology (EDART) Laboratory, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Zhang J, Xu Y, Liu H, Pan Z. MicroRNAs in ovarian follicular atresia and granulosa cell apoptosis. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2019; 17:9. [PMID: 30630485 PMCID: PMC6329178 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-018-0450-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short, noncoding RNAs that posttranscriptionally regulate gene expression. In the past decade, studies on miRNAs in ovaries have revealed the key roles of miRNAs in ovarian development and function. In this review, we first introduce the development of follicular atresia research and then summarize genome-wide studies on the ovarian miRNA profiles of different mammalian species. Differentially expressed miRNA profiles during atresia and other biological processes are herein compared. In addition, current knowledge on confirmed functional miRNAs during the follicular atresia process, which is mostly indicated by granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis, is presented. The main miRNA families and clusters, including the let-7 family, miR-23-27-24 cluster, miR-183-96-182 cluster and miR-17-92 cluster, and related pathways that are involved in follicular atresia are thoroughly summarized. A deep understanding of the roles of miRNA networks will not only help elucidate the mechanisms of GC apoptosis, follicular development, atresia and their disorders but also offer new diagnostic and treatment strategies for infertility and other ovarian dysfunctions.
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- Jinbi Zhang
- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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Li D, Tolleson WH, Yu D, Chen S, Guo L, Xiao W, Tong W, Ning B. Regulation of cytochrome P450 expression by microRNAs and long noncoding RNAs: Epigenetic mechanisms in environmental toxicology and carcinogenesis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART C, ENVIRONMENTAL CARCINOGENESIS & ECOTOXICOLOGY REVIEWS 2019; 37:180-214. [PMID: 31305208 PMCID: PMC6737535 DOI: 10.1080/10590501.2019.1639481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Environmental exposures to hazardous chemicals are associated with a variety of human diseases and disorders, including cancers. Phase I metabolic activation and detoxification reactions catalyzed by cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYPs) affect the toxicities of many xenobiotic compounds. Proper regulation of CYP expression influences their biological effects. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are involved in regulating CYP expression, and ncRNA expression is regulated in response to environmental chemicals. The mechanistic interactions between ncRNAs and CYPs associated with the toxicity and carcinogenicity of environmental chemicals are described in this review, focusing on microRNA-dependent CYP regulation. The role of long noncoding RNAs in regulating CYP expression is also presented and new avenues of research concerning this regulatory mechanism are described.
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- Dongying Li
- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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- a National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Jefferson , AR , USA
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Tu J, Cheung AHH, Chan CLK, Chan WY. The Role of microRNAs in Ovarian Granulosa Cells in Health and Disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:174. [PMID: 30949134 PMCID: PMC6437095 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The granulosa cell (GC) is a critical somatic component of the ovary. It is essential for follicle development by supporting the developing oocyte, proliferating and producing sex steroids and disparate growth factors. Knowledge of the GC's function in normal ovarian development and function, and reproductive disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and premature ovarian failure (POF), is largely acquired through clinical studies and preclinical animal models. Recently, microRNAs have been recognized to play important regulatory roles in GC pathophysiology. Here, we examine the recent findings on the role of miRNAs in the GC, including four related signaling pathways (Transforming growth factor-β pathway, Follicle-stimulating hormones pathway, hormone-related miRNAs, Apoptosis-related pathways) and relevant diseases. Therefore, miRNAs appear to be important regulators of GC function in both physiological and pathological conditions. We suggest that targeting specific microRNAs is a potential therapeutic option for treating ovary-related diseases, such as PCOS, POF, and GCT.
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- Jiajie Tu
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Anhui Medical University, Anhui, China
- CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- *Correspondence: Wai-Yee Chan
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Li Z, Xu R, Li N. MicroRNAs from plants to animals, do they define a new messenger for communication? Nutr Metab (Lond) 2018; 15:68. [PMID: 30302122 PMCID: PMC6167836 DOI: 10.1186/s12986-018-0305-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of single-stranded non-coding RNA of about 22 nucleotides, are potent regulators of gene expression existing in both plants and animals. Recent studies showed that plant miRNAs could enter mammalian bloodstream via gastrointestinal tract, through which access a variety of tissues and cells of recipients to exert therapeutic effects. This intriguing phenomenon indicates that miRNAs of diet/plant origin may act as a new class of bioactive ingredients communicating with mammalian systems. In this review, in order to pinpoint the reason underlying discrepancies of miRNAs transmission from diet/plant to animals, the pathways that generate miRNAs and machineries involved in the functions of miRNAs in both kingdoms were outlined and compared. Then, the current controversies concerning cross-kingdom regulations and the potential mechanisms responsible for absorption and transfer of diet/plant-derived miRNAs were interpreted. Furthermore, the hormone-like action of miRNAs and the intricate interplay between miRNAs and hormones were implicated. Finally, how these findings may impact nutrition and medicine were briefly discussed.
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- Zhiqing Li
- 1State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100005 People's Republic of China
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- 2Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700 People's Republic of China.,3Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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- 2Institute of Basic Theory for Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700 People's Republic of China
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