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Jiménez-Ortega RF, Ortega-Meléndez AI, Patiño N, Rivera-Paredez B, Hidalgo-Bravo A, Velázquez-Cruz R. The Involvement of microRNAs in Bone Remodeling Signaling Pathways and Their Role in the Development of Osteoporosis. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:505. [PMID: 39056698 DOI: 10.3390/biology13070505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Bone remodeling, crucial for maintaining the balance between bone resorption and formation, relies on the coordinated activity of osteoclasts and osteoblasts. During osteoclastogenesis, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) differentiate into the osteoclast lineage through the signaling pathways OPG/RANK/RANKL. On the other hand, during osteoblastogenesis, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) differentiate into the osteoblast lineage through activation of the signaling pathways TGF-β/BMP/Wnt. Recent studies have shown that bone remodeling is regulated by post-transcriptional mechanisms including microRNAs (miRNAs). miRNAs are small, single-stranded, noncoding RNAs approximately 22 nucleotides in length. miRNAs can regulate virtually all cellular processes through binding to miRNA-response elements (MRE) at the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) of the target mRNA. miRNAs are involved in controlling gene expression during osteogenic differentiation through the regulation of key signaling cascades during bone formation and resorption. Alterations of miRNA expression could favor the development of bone disorders, including osteoporosis. This review provides a general description of the miRNAs involved in bone remodeling and their significance in osteoporosis development.
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- Rogelio F Jiménez-Ortega
- Laboratorio de Genómica del Metabolismo Óseo, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica (INMEGEN), Mexico City 14610, Mexico
- Unidad de Acupuntura Humana Rehabilitatoria, Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec (UNEVE), Ecatepec de Morelos 55210, Mexico
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- Unidad Académica de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad ETAC Campus Coacalco, Coacalco de Berriozábal 55700, Mexico
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- Unidad de Citometría de Flujo (UCiF), Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica (INMEGEN), Mexico City 14610, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Políticas, Población y Salud, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Medicina Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, Mexico City 14389, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Genómica del Metabolismo Óseo, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica (INMEGEN), Mexico City 14610, Mexico
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Lu Y, Wen W, Huang Q, Duan N, Li M, Zhang K, Li Z, Sun L, Wang Q. Development and experimental validation of an energy metabolism-related gene signature for diagnosing of osteoporosis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8153. [PMID: 38589566 PMCID: PMC11001872 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59062-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Osteoporosis is usually caused by excessive bone resorption and energy metabolism plays a critical role in the development of osteoporosis. However, little is known about the role of energy metabolism-related genes in osteoporosis. This study aimed to explore the important energy metabolism-related genes involved in the development of osteoporosis and develop a diagnosis signature for osteoporosis. The GSE56814, GSE62402, and GSE7158 datasets were downloaded from the NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus. The intersection of differentially expressed genes between high and low levels of body mineral density (BMD) and genes related to energy metabolism were screened as differentially expressed energy metabolism genes (DE-EMGs). Subsequently, a DE-EMG-based diagnostic model was constructed and differential expression of genes in the model was validated by RT-qPCR. Furthermore, a receiver operating characteristic curve and nomogram model were constructed to evaluate the predictive ability of the diagnostic model. Finally, the immune cell types in the merged samples and networks associated with the selected optimal DE-EMGs were constructed. A total of 72 overlapped genes were selected as DE-EMGs, and a five DE-EMG based diagnostic model consisting B4GALT4, ADH4, ACAD11, B4GALT2, and PPP1R3C was established. The areas under the curve of the five genes in the merged training dataset and B4GALT2 in the validation dataset were 0.784 and 0.790, respectively. Moreover, good prognostic prediction ability was observed using the nomogram model (C index = 0.9201; P = 5.507e-14). Significant differences were observed in five immune cell types between the high- and low-BMD groups. These included central memory, effector memory, and activated CD8 T cells, as well as regulatory T cells and activated B cells. A network related to DE-EMGs was constructed, including hsa-miR-23b-3p, DANCR, 17 small-molecule drugs, and two Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways, including metabolic pathways and pyruvate metabolism. Our findings highlighted the important roles of DE-EMGs in the development of osteoporosis. Furthermore, the DANCR/hsa-miR-23b-3p/B4GALT4 axis might provide novel molecular insights into the process of osteoporosis development.
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- Yao Lu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 555 Youyi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
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Huang C, Li Y, Li B, Liu X, Luo D, Liu Y, Wei M, Yang Z, Xu Y. Identifying potential ferroptosis key genes for diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis through competitive endogenous RNA network analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23672. [PMID: 38226266 PMCID: PMC10788451 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Objective Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is a common systemic metabolic bone disorder that is owing to the reduced estrogen secretion and imbalance of bone absorption and bone formation in postmenopausal women. Ferroptosis has been identified as a novel modulatory mechanism of osteoporosis. Nevertheless, the particular modulatory mechanism between ferroptosis and PMOP is still unclear. The objective of the current investigation was to detect potential biomarkers connected to ferroptosis in PMOP and discover its probable mechanism through bioinformatics. Methods We downloaded PMOP-related microarray datasets from the database of Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and obtained the differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Utilizing bioinformatics analysis, the DEGs were intersected with the ferroptosis dataset to obtain ferroptosis-connected mRNAs. Enrichment analysis employing KOBAS 3.0 was conducted to comprehend the biological functions and enrichment pathways of the DEGs. The generation of the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was conducted with the aim of identifying central genes. Lastly, the coexpression and competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks were built using Cytoscape. With the help of external datasets GSE56815 to verify the reliability of the hub genes by plotting ROC curves. Results We identified 178 DE microRNAs (miRNAs), 138 DE circular RNAs (circRNAs), and 86 ferroptosis-related mRNAs. Enrichment analysis exhibited that mRNAs were primarily connected with the signaling pathways of PI3K/Akt, metabolism, mTOR, FoxO, HIF-1, AMPK, MAPK, ferroptosis, VEGF, and NOD-like receptors. Generation of the PPI network detected eight hub genes. The circRNA/miR-23b-3p/PTEN axis may relieve PMOP by inhibiting ferroptosis through targeting the pathway of PI3K/Akt signaling, which is a vital modulatory pathway for PMOP progression. Moreover, the ROC curves ultimately indicates that the four hub genes have greater diagnostic importance in PMOP samples in contrast to the normal group samples, which may be possible markers for PMOP diagnosis. Conclusions Bioinformatics analysis identified four hub genes, namely, PTEN, SIRT1, VEGFA, and KRAS, as potential biomarkers for PMOP diagnosis and management. Moreover, the circRNA/miR-23b-3p/PTEN axis may relieve PMOP by suppressing ferroptosis through targeting the pathway of PI3K/Akt signaling, providing a new avenue to explore the pathogenesis of PMOP.
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- Chengcheng Huang
- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabology, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabology, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabology, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabology, The Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250000, China
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Baniasadi M, Talebi S, Mokhtari K, Zabolian AH, Khosroshahi EM, Entezari M, Dehkhoda F, Nabavi N, Hashemi M. Role of non-coding RNAs in osteoporosis. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 253:155036. [PMID: 38134836 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.155036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Osteoporosis, a prevalent bone disorder influenced by genetic and environmental elements, significantly increases the likelihood of fractures and bone weakness, greatly affecting the lives of those afflicted. Yet, the exact epigenetic processes behind the onset of osteoporosis are still unclear. Growing research indicates that epigenetic changes could act as vital mediators that connect genetic tendencies and environmental influences, thereby increasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. Within these epigenetic factors, certain types of RNA, such as microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), have been recognized as key regulatory elements. These RNA types wield significant influence on gene expression through epigenetic regulation, directing various biological functions essential to bone metabolism. This extensive review compiles current research uncovering the complex ways in which miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs are involved in the development of osteoporosis, especially in osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Gaining a more profound understanding of the roles these three RNA classes play in osteoporosis could reveal new diagnostic methods and treatment approaches for this incapacitating condition. In conclusion, this review delves into the complex domain of epigenetic regulation via non-coding RNA in osteoporosis. It sheds light on the complex interactions and mechanisms involving miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs within osteoblasts and osteoclasts, offering an in-depth understanding of the less explored aspects of osteoporosis pathogenesis. These insights not only reveal the complexity of the disease but also offer significant potential for developing new diagnostic methods and targeted treatments. Therefore, this review marks a crucial step in deciphering the elusive complexities of osteoporosis, leading towards improved patient care and enhanced quality of life.
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- Mojtaba Baniasadi
- Department of Orthopedics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Animal Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan,Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Farhikhtegan Medical Convergence Sciences Research Center, Farhikhtegan Hospital Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Li J, Zhang R, Du Y, Liu G, Dong Y, Zheng M, Cui W, Jia P, Xu Y. Osteophilic and Dual-Regulated Alendronate-Gene Lipoplexes for Reversing Bone Loss. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303456. [PMID: 37438648 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303456] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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The pathogenesis of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is mainly determined by the adhesion of osteoclasts to the bone matrix and the involvement of various molecules in bone resorption. The dual regulation strategy of the physical barriers of bone matrix and intracellular gene regulation generated by advanced biomaterials is a decent alternative for the treatment of PMOP. Herein, for the first time, it is identified that hsa-miR-378i/mmu-miR-378a-3p are closely associated with PMOP. Then, an osteophilic and dual-regulated alendronate-gene lipoplex (antagomir@Aln-Lipo), composed of medicative alendronate-functionalized liposomal vehicle and encapsulated specific microRNAs is engineered, for bone-targeting delivery of genes to achieve combined mitigation of bone loss. Alendronate targets hydroxyapatite in the bone matrix and occupies the adhesion site of osteoclasts, thus providing the "physical barriers". Antagomir is coupled precisely to specific endogenous microRNAs, thus providing the "genetic signals". These functionalized lipoplexes exhibited long-term stability and good transfection efficiency. It is proven that antagomir@Aln-Lipo could synergistically regulate osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, intravenous injection of antagomir@Aln-Lipo efficiently reverses bone loss through a dual mechanism driven by alendronate and antagomir-378a-3p. In conclusion, the osteophilic and dual-regulated antagomir@Aln-Lipo offers a brand-new bifunctional strategy for the precise treatment of PMOP.
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- Junjie Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedics, 72nd Group Army Hospital of PLA, No.9 Chezhan Road, Huzhou, 313000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No.18 Yangsu Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Osteoporosis Research Institute of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, P. R. China
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Philippe S, Delay M, Macian N, Morel V, Pickering ME. Common miRNAs of Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13513. [PMID: 37686318 PMCID: PMC10488272 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713513] [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: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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A significant clinical association between osteoporosis (OP) and fibromyalgia (FM) has been shown in the literature. Given the need for specific biomarkers to improve OP and FM management, common miRNAs might provide promising tracks for future prevention and treatment. The aim of this review is to identify miRNAs described in OP and FM, and dysregulated in the same direction in both pathologies. The PubMed database was searched until June 2023, with a clear mention of OP, FM, and miRNA expression. Clinical trials, case-control, and cross-sectional studies were included. Gray literature was not searched. Out of the 184 miRNAs found in our research, 23 are shared by OP and FM: 7 common miRNAs are dysregulated in the same direction for both pathologies (3 up-, 4 downregulated). The majority of these common miRNAs are involved in the Wnt pathway and the cholinergic system and a possible link has been highlighted. Further studies are needed to explore this relationship. Moreover, the harmonization of technical methods is necessary to confirm miRNAs shared between OP and FM.
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- Soline Philippe
- Platform of Clinical Investigation Department, Inserm CIC 1405, University Hospital Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (S.P.); (M.D.); (N.M.); (V.M.)
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- Platform of Clinical Investigation Department, Inserm CIC 1405, University Hospital Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (S.P.); (M.D.); (N.M.); (V.M.)
- Inserm 1107, Neuro-Dol, University Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Platform of Clinical Investigation Department, Inserm CIC 1405, University Hospital Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (S.P.); (M.D.); (N.M.); (V.M.)
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- Platform of Clinical Investigation Department, Inserm CIC 1405, University Hospital Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; (S.P.); (M.D.); (N.M.); (V.M.)
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Huber J, Longaker MT, Quarto N. Circulating and extracellular vesicle-derived microRNAs as biomarkers in bone-related diseases. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1168898. [PMID: 37293498 PMCID: PMC10244776 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1168898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate posttranscriptional gene expression by repressing messengerRNA-targets. MiRNAs are abundant in many cell types and are secreted into extracellular fluids, protected from degradation by packaging in extracellular vesicles. These circulating miRNAs are easily accessible, disease-specific and sensitive to small changes, which makes them ideal biomarkers for diagnostic, prognostic, predictive or monitoring purposes. Specific miRNA signatures can be reflective of disease status and development or indicators of poor treatment response. This is especially important in malignant diseases, as the ease of accessibility of circulating miRNAs circumvents the need for invasive tissue biopsy. In osteogenesis, miRNAs can act either osteo-enhancing or osteo-repressing by targeting key transcription factors and signaling pathways. This review highlights the role of circulating and extracellular vesicle-derived miRNAs as biomarkers in bone-related diseases, with a specific focus on osteoporosis and osteosarcoma. To this end, a comprehensive literature search has been performed. The first part of the review discusses the history and biology of miRNAs, followed by a description of different types of biomarkers and an update of the current knowledge of miRNAs as biomarkers in bone related diseases. Finally, limitations of miRNAs biomarker research and future perspectives will be presented.
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- Julika Huber
- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Bergmannsheil Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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Su H, Yang Y, Lv W, Li X, Zhao B. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal microRNA-382 promotes osteogenesis in osteoblast via regulation of SLIT2. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:185. [PMID: 36894950 PMCID: PMC9999516 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03667-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic skeletal disorder with increased bone fragility. Human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) have multi-lineage differentiation ability, which may play important roles in osteoporosis. In this study, we aim to investigate the role of hBMSC-derived miR-382 in osteogenic differentiation. METHODS The miRNA and mRNA expressions in peripheral blood monocytes between persons with high or low bone mineral density (BMD) were compared. Then we collected the hBMSC-secreted sEV and examined the dominant components. The over-expression of the miR-382 in MG63 cell and its progression of osteogenic differentiation were investigated by qRT-PCR, western blot and alizarin red staining. The interaction between miR-382 and SLIT2 was confirmed by dual-luciferase assay. The role of SLIT2 was also confirmed through up-regulation in MG63 cell, and the osteogenic differentiation-associated gene and protein were tested. RESULTS According to bioinformatic analysis, a series of differential expressed genes between persons with high or low BMD were compared. After internalization of hBMSC-sEV in MG63 cells, we observed that the ability of osteogenic differentiation was significantly enhanced. Similarly, after up-regulation of miR-382 in MG63 cells, osteogenic differentiation was also promoted. According to the dual-luciferase assay, the targeting function of miR-382 in SLIT2 was demonstrated. Moreover, the benefits of hBMSC-sEV in osteogenesis were abrogated through up-regulation of SLIT2. CONCLUSION Our study provided evidence that miR-382-contained hBMSC-sEV held great promise in osteogenic differentiation in MG63 cells after internalization by targeting SLIT2, which can be served as molecular targets to develop effective therapy.
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- Hairong Su
- Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maonan District, Maoming City, 525000, Guandong, China
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- Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maonan District, Maoming City, 525000, Guandong, China
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- Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maonan District, Maoming City, 525000, Guandong, China
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- Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maonan District, Maoming City, 525000, Guandong, China
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- Maoming People's Hospital, 101 Weimin Road, Maonan District, Maoming City, 525000, Guandong, China.
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Sharing Circulating Micro-RNAs between Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13030602. [PMID: 36983758 PMCID: PMC10051676 DOI: 10.3390/life13030602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Background: Osteosarcopenia, a combination of osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia, is a common condition among older adults. While numerous studies and meta-analyses have been conducted on osteoporosis biomarkers, biomarker utility in osteosarcopenia still lacks evidence. Here, we carried out a systematic review to explore and analyze the potential clinical of circulating microRNAs (miRs) shared between osteoporosis/osteopenia and sarcopenia. Methods: We performed a systematic review on PubMed, Scopus, and Embase for differentially expressed miRs (p-value < 0.05) in (i) osteoporosis and (ii) sarcopenia. Following screening for title and abstract and deduplication, 83 studies on osteoporosis and 11 on sarcopenia were identified for full-text screening. Full-text screening identified 54 studies on osteoporosis, 4 on sarcopenia, and 1 on both osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Results: A total of 69 miRs were identified for osteoporosis and 14 for sarcopenia. There were 9 shared miRs, with evidence of dysregulation (up- or down-regulation), in both osteoporosis and sarcopenia: miR-23a-3p, miR-29a, miR-93, miR-133a and b, miR-155, miR-206, miR-208, miR-222, and miR-328, with functions and targets implicated in the pathogenesis of osteosarcopenia. However, there was little agreement in the results across studies and insufficient data for miRs in sarcopenia, and only three miRs, miR-155, miR-206, and miR-328, showed the same direction of dysregulation (down-regulation) in both osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Additionally, for most identified miRs there has been no replication by more than one study, and this is particularly true for all miRs analyzed in sarcopenia. The study quality was typically rated intermediate/high risk of bias. The large heterogeneity of the studies made it impossible to perform a meta-analysis. Conclusions: The findings of this review are particularly novel, as miRs have not yet been explored in the context of osteosarcopenia. The dysregulation of miRs identified in this review may provide important clues to better understand the pathogenesis of osteosarcopenia, while also laying the foundations for further studies to lead to effective screening, monitoring, or treatment strategies.
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Lombardi G, Delvin E. Micro-RNA: A Future Approach to Personalized Diagnosis of Bone Diseases. Calcif Tissue Int 2023; 112:271-287. [PMID: 35182198 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-00959-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent bone disease worldwide and the most studied bone-associated pathological condition. Although its diagnosis makes use of advanced and clinically relevant imaging and biochemical tools, the information suffers from several limitations and has little or no prognostic value. In this context, circulating micro-RNAs represent a potentially attractive alternative or a useful addition to the diagnostic arsenal and offer a greater prognostic potential than the conventional approaches. These short non-coding RNA molecules act as inhibitors of gene expression by targeting messenger RNAs with different degrees of complementarity, establishing a complex multilevel network, the basis for the fine modulation of gene expression that finally regulates every single activity of a cell. Micro-RNAs may passively and/or actively be released in the circulation by source cells, and being measurable in biological fluids, their concentrations may be associated to specific pathophysiological conditions. Mounting, despite debatable, evidence supports the use of micro-RNAs as markers of bone cell metabolic activity and bone diseases. Indeed, several micro-RNAs have been associated with bone mineral density, fractures and osteoporosis. However, concerns such as absence of comparability between studies and, the lack of standardization and harmonization of the methods, limit their application. In this review, we describe the pathophysiological bases of the association between micro-RNAs and the deregulation of bone cells activity and the processes that led to the identification of potential micro-RNA-based markers associated with metabolic bone diseases.
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- Giovanni Lombardi
- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milano, Italy.
- Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznań University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871, Poznań, Poland.
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- Ste-Justine University Hospital Research Centre & Department of Biochemistry, Université de Montreal, Montreal, QC, H3T 1C5, Canada
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miR-140-5p and miR-140-3p: Key Actors in Aging-Related Diseases? Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911439. [PMID: 36232738 PMCID: PMC9570089 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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microRNAs (miRNAs) are small single strand non-coding RNAs and powerful gene expression regulators. They mainly bind to the 3′UTR sequence of targeted mRNA, leading to their degradation or translation inhibition. miR-140 gene encodes the pre-miR-140 that generates the two mature miRNAs miR-140-5p and miR-140-3p. miR-140-5p/-3p have been associated with the development and progression of cancers, but also non-neoplastic diseases. In aging-related diseases, miR-140-5p and miR-140-3p expressions are modulated. The seric levels of these two miRNAs are used as circulating biomarkers and may represent predictive tools. They are also considered key actors in the pathophysiology of aging-related diseases. miR-140-5p/-3p repress targets regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis, senescence, and inflammation. This work focuses on the roles of miR-140-3p and miR-140-5p in aging-related diseases, details their regulation (i.e., by long non-coding RNA), and reviews the molecular targets of theses miRNAs involved in aging pathophysiology.
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Ciuffi S, Marini F, Fossi C, Donati S, Giusti F, Botta A, Masi L, Isaia G, Marcocci C, Migliaccio S, Minisola S, Nuti R, Tarantino U, Iantomasi T, Brandi ML. Circulating MicroRNAs as Biomarkers of Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:2267-2285. [PMID: 35532548 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Measurement of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) as potential biomarkers of fragility fracture risk has recently become a subject of investigation. OBJECTIVE Measure by next-generation sequencing (NGS), global miRNA expression in serum samples of osteoporotic subjects vs individuals with normal bone mineral density (BMD). DESIGN Samples were collected from patients with different bone phenotypes and/or fragility fractures who did not receive any antiresorptive and/or bone-forming drug at the time of blood collection. SETTING Samples and data were collected at 7 medical centers in Italy. PATIENTS NGS prescreening: 50 osteoporotic patients vs 30 individuals with normal BMD. Droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) validation: 213 patients with different bone phenotypes, including the NGS-analyzed cohort. RESULTS NGS identified 5 miRNAs (miR-8085, miR-320a-3p, miR-23a-3p, miR-4497, miR-145-5p) differentially expressed in osteoporosis cases without fractures vs controls. ddPCR validation confirmed lower c-miR-23a-3p expression in osteoporotic patients, with or without fracture, than in osteopenic and normal subjects and increased c-miR-320a-3p expression in osteoporotic patients with fracture and lower expression in osteoporotic patients without fracture. ddPCR analysis showed a significantly increased expression of miR-21-5p in osteoporotic patients, with or without fracture, than in osteopenic and normal subjects, not evidenced by the NGS prescreening. DISCUSSION Our study confirmed levels of c-miR-23a-3p and c-miR-21-5p as able to distinguish osteoporotic patients and subjects with normal BMD. Increased levels of c-miR-320a-3p specifically associated with fractures, independently by BMD, suggesting c-miR-320a-3p as a prognostic indicator of fracture risk in osteoporotic patients, to be confirmed in prospective studies on incident fractures.
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- Simone Ciuffi
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Study of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Study of Florence, Florence, Italy
- FirmoLab, F.I.R.M.O. Italian Foundation for the Research on Bone Diseases, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Study of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Study of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Study of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Medical Genetics Section, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy
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- AOU Careggi, SOD Malattie del Metabolismo Minerale ed Osseo, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, Gerontology Section, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Endocrinology Unit II, University of Pisa and University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of "Foro Italico" of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Internistiche, anestesiologiche e cardiovascolari: "Sapienza," Università di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata" Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio," University of Study of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- FirmoLab, F.I.R.M.O. Italian Foundation for the Research on Bone Diseases, Florence, Italy
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Reduced Circulating Levels of miR-491-5p and miR-485-3p Are Associated with the Occurrence of Vertebral Fractures in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis. Genet Res (Camb) 2022; 2022:3838126. [PMID: 35321519 PMCID: PMC8920642 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3838126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective. Postmenopausal women experiences osteoporotic structural damage and bone fragility resulting from reduced bone formation and increased bone resorption. Osteoporosis frequently affects the vertebral column and causes compression fractures. This study aims to characterize roles of miRNAs in osteoporosis and subsequent incidence risk of vertebral fractures for postmenopausal women. Methods. Differentially expressed miRNAs between osteoporotic patients with vertebral fractures and osteoporotic patients without fracture were identified. This retrospective study included 78 osteoporotic patients with vertebral fractures and 82 osteoporotic patients without vertebral fractures. The plasma levels of bone metabolic markers, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-(OH)VitD), propeptide of type I procollagen (PINP), and β-Carboxyl terminal peptide (β-CTx), were detected using the patented electro-chemiluminescence (ECLIA) method. The expression levels of miR-491-5p and miR-485-3p were determined by qRT-PCR. Pearson correlation analysis was carried out to assess the relationship between miR-491-5p, miR-485-3p, and bone metabolic markers. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and the area under the ROC curve (AUC) were used to evaluate the performance of miR-491-5p and miR-485-3p in diagnosing the occurrence of vertebral fractures in osteoporotic patients.Results: The plasma levels of PINP and β-CTx were elevated but the plasma level of 25-(OH)VitD was declined in osteoporotic patients with vertebral fractures when comparable to those without (< 0.05). The plasma expression levels of miR-491-5p and miR-485-3p were declined osteoporotic patients with vertebral fractures when comparable to those without (< 0.001). Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the relative expression level of miR-491-5p was negatively correlated with the level of 25-(OH)VitD (r = -0.518, < 0.001) but positively correlated with the levels of PINP (r = 0.547, < 0.001) and β-CTx (r = 0.380, < 0.001). We also observed a negative correlation between the relative expression level of miR-485-3p and 25-(OH)VitD (r = -0.388, < 0.001), a positive correlation between miR-485-3p and PINP (r = 0.422,< 0.001). ROC curves for prediction of vertebral fracture following osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by miR-491-5p expression yielded 0.866 AUC and by miR-485-3p expression produced 0.848 AUC. Conclusion. The data suggest that downregulated expressions of miR-491-5p and miR-485-3p may be involved in the occurrence of vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
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Bian M, Wang W, Song C, Pan L, Wu Y, Chen L. Autophagy-Related Genes Predict the Progression of Periodontitis Through the ceRNA Network. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:1811-1824. [PMID: 35300213 PMCID: PMC8923689 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s353092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose The goal of this study was to identify the crucial autophagy-related genes (ARGs) in periodontitis and construct mRNA-miRNA-lncRNA networks to further understand the pathogenesis of periodontitis. Methods We used the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and Human Autophagy Database (HADb) to identify differentially expressed mRNAs, miRNAs, and ARGs. These ARGs were subjected to Gene Ontology (GO), KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) pathway, and PPI (protein–protein interaction) network analysis. Two databases (miRDB and StarBase v2.0) were used to reverse-predict miRNAs while the miRNA-lncRNA interaction was predicted using the StarBase v2.0 and LncBase Predicted v.2 databases. After excluding the lncRNAs only present in the nucleus, a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network was built. Finally, we used quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) to confirm the levels of mRNA expression in the ceRNA network. Results The differential expression analysis revealed 10 upregulated and 10 downregulated differentially expressed ARGs. After intersecting the reverse-predicted miRNAs with the differentially expressed miRNAs, a ceRNA network consisting of 4 mRNAs (LAMP2, NFE2L2, NCKAP1, and EGFR), 3 miRNAs (hsa-miR-140-3p, hsa-miR-142-5p, and hsa-miR-671-5p), and 30 lncRNAs was constructed. In addition, qRT-PCR results revealed that EGFR expression was downregulated in diseased gingival tissue of periodontitis patients. Conclusion Four autophagy-related genes, especially EGFR, may play a key role in periodontitis progression. The novel ceRNA network may aid in elucidating the role and the mechanism of autophagy in periodontitis, which could be important in developing new therapeutic options.
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- Mengyao Bian
- Department of Periodontology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Periodontology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Periodontology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Periodontology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Periodontology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Periodontology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Lili Chen, Department of Periodontology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 571-87784576, Email
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Li Q, Liu Y, Bai J, Zhao S, Wang Y, Shabbir A, Zhang K, Jiang F, Zhu J, Ma R, Wang J. miR-140-3p is a potential differential biomarker in benign phyllodes tumors and fibroadenoma of the breast. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:31. [PMID: 35120526 PMCID: PMC8817532 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01613-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Benign phyllodes tumor (BPT) and fibroadenoma (FA) have some difficulties in differential diagnosis. BPT is often misdiagnosed as FA during the first operation and is not diagnosed until postoperative recurrence and reoperation. The intent of this research was to find and validate microRNAs (miRNAs) with significant differential expression between BPT and FA as novel potential differential biomarkers. Methods Tissue specimens from three BPT patients and three FA patients were selected to detect the expression of miRNAs by miRNA-Seq technique. Primary cells were extracted and cultured from fresh BPT and FA tissues by tissue-block culture. The expression of differentially expressed miRNA (DEmiRNA) was further verified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) in twelve BPT and eleven FA patient specimens as well as primary cells. Data with a P value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The miRNA-Seq results showed totally six DEmiRNA were identified, consisting of two downregulated genes and four upregulated genes in BPT. Further validation by qRT-PCR manifest that miR-140-3p was downregulated by approximately 70% in BPT. Conclusion miR-140-3p could become potential differential biomarker for BPT and FA. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12905-022-01613-4.
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- Qiang Li
- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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Icariin regulates miR-23a-3p-mediated osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs via BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 and WNT/β-catenin pathways in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Saudi Pharm J 2022; 29:1405-1415. [PMID: 35002378 PMCID: PMC8720822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Icariin is commonly used for the clinical treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). miR-23a-3p plays a vital role in regulating the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). The present study aimed to investigate the roles of icariin and miR-23a-3p in the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs and an ONFH model. BMSCs were isolated and cultured in vitro using icariin-containing serum at various concentrations, and BMSCs were also transfected with a miR-23a inhibitor. The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and cell viability as well as BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 and WNT/β-catenin pathway-related mRNA and protein expression were measured in BMSCs. Additionally, a dual-luciferase reporter assay and pathway inhibitors were used to verify the relationship of icariin treatment/miR-23a and the above pathways. An ONFH rat model was established in vivo, and a 28-day gavage treatment and lentivirus transfection of miR-23a-3p inhibitor were performed. Then, bone biochemical markers (ELISA kits) in serum, femoral head (HE staining and Digital Radiography, DR) and the above pathway-related proteins were detected. Our results revealed that icariin treatment/miR-23a knockdown promoted BMSC viability and osteogenic differentiation as well as increased the mRNA and protein expression of BMP-2, BMP-4, Runx2, p-Smad5, Wnt1 and β-catenin in BMSCs and ONFH model rats. In addition, icariin treatment/miR-23a knockdown increased bone biochemical markers (ACP-5, BAP, NTXI, CTXI and OC) and improved ONFH in ONFH model rats. In addition, a dual-luciferase reporter assay verified that Runx2 was a direct target of miR-23a-3p. These data indicated that icariin promotes BMSC viability and osteogenic differentiation as well as improves ONFH by decreasing miR-23a-3p levels and regulating the BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 and WNT/β-catenin pathways.
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Key Words
- BAP, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase
- BMP-2, bone morphogenetic protein-2
- BMP-2/Smad5/Runx2 pathway
- BMP-4, bone morphogenetic protein-4
- BMSCs, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells
- CTX-1, C-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen
- DMEM, Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium
- DR, Digital Radiography
- FBS, fetal bovine serum
- HE, Hematoxylin‐eosin
- Icariin
- LPS, lipopolysaccharide
- NTX-1, N-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen
- OC, osteocalcin
- ONFH, osteonecrosis of the femoral head
- Osteonecrosis of the femoral head
- RT-PCR, Real time PCR
- SI, icariin-containing serum
- TRACP-5b, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b
- WNT/β-catenin pathway
- miR-23a-3p
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Zheng H, Wang N, Li L, Ge L, Jia H, Fan Z. miR-140-3p enhanced the osteo/odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs via inhibiting KMT5B under hypoxia condition. Int J Oral Sci 2021; 13:41. [PMID: 34876565 PMCID: PMC8651682 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-021-00148-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) have emerged as an important source of stem cells in the tissue engineering, and hypoxia will change various innate characteristics of DPSCs and then affect dental tissue regeneration. Nevertheless, little is known about the complicated molecular mechanisms. In this study, we aimed to investigate the influence and mechanism of miR-140-3p on DPSCs under hypoxia condition. Hypoxia was induced in DPSCs by Cobalt chloride (CoCl2) treatment. The osteo/dentinogenic differentiation capacity of DPSCs was assessed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, Alizarin Red S staining and main osteo/dentinogenic markers. A luciferase reporter gene assay was performed to verify the downstream target gene of miR-140-3p. This research exhibited that miR-140-3p promoted osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs under normoxia environment. Furthermore, miR-140-3p rescued the CoCl2-induced decreased osteo/odontogenic differentiation potentials in DPSCs. Besides, we investigated that miR-140-3p directly targeted lysine methyltransferase 5B (KMT5B). Surprisingly, we found inhibition of KMT5B obviously enhanced osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs both under normoxia and hypoxia conditions. In conclusion, our study revealed the role and mechanism of miR-140-3p for regulating osteo/dentinogenic differentiation of DPSCs under hypoxia, and discovered that miR-140-3p and KMT5B might be important targets for DPSC-mediated tooth or bone tissue regeneration.
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- Han Zheng
- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XLaboratory of Molecular Signaling and Stem Cells Therapy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XLaboratory of Molecular Signaling and Stem Cells Therapy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- grid.12527.330000 0001 0662 3178Tsinghua University Hospital, Stomatological Disease Prevention and Control Center, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XLaboratory of Molecular Signaling and Stem Cells Therapy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, China.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Signaling and Stem Cells Therapy, Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, China. .,Research Unit of Tooth Development and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Differential miRNA Expression in Osteoporotic Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures Compared to Young Patients. Indian J Orthop 2021; 56:399-411. [PMID: 35251503 PMCID: PMC8854460 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00561-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The expression pattern of micro-RNAs (miRNA) has been implicated in the pathomechanism of various bone disorders, and has a role in differentiation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. The purpose of the study was to investigate the differential miRNA profiles of osteoporotic hip fractures compared to young patients with hip fractures. METHODS Blood samples from ten osteoporosis patients and ten young, healthy patients, presenting with acute hip fractures were collected and subjected to an initial miRNA profiling to detect those miRNAs with significant variations between the two groups based on polymerase chain reactions performed in duplicate. A real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction-based analysis was then performed for validation of specific miRNAs that were significantly different between the two groups. RESULTS A total of 182 miRNAs were analyzed. Thirty-nine of them showed significant differences between the two groups in the initial miRNA profiling. The validation results suggested that five miRNAs related to bone metabolism had significantly different expression among the osteoporotic hip fracture group compared to the young, healthy group: miR-23b-3p and miR-140-3p were up-regulated; miR-21-5p, miR-122-5p and miR-125b-5p were down-regulated. CONCLUSIONS Differential expression of selected miRNAs in patients with osteoporotic hip fracture suggests a possible role of miRNAs as potential biomarkers in prevention or timely prediction of osteoporotic fractures in the elderly. Further research is required to elucidate the mechanism of their involvement in osteoporosis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Not applicable.
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Jones TL, Esa MS, Li KHC, Krishnan SRG, Elgallab GM, Pearce MS, Young DA, Birrell FN. Osteoporosis, fracture, osteoarthritis & sarcopenia: A systematic review of circulating microRNA association. Bone 2021; 152:116068. [PMID: 34166859 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.116068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Circulating microRNAs (c-miRs) show promise as biomarkers. This systematic review explores their potential association with age-related fracture/osteoporosis (OP), osteoarthritis (OA) and sarcopenia (SP), as well as cross-disease association. Most overlap occurred between OA and OP, suggesting potentially shared microRNA activity. There was little agreement in results across studies. Few reported receiver operating characteristic analysis (ROC) and many identified significant dysregulation in disease, but direction of effect was commonly conflicting. c-miRs with most evidence for consistency in dysregulation included miR-146a, miR-155 and miR-98 for OA (upregulated). Area under the curve (AUC) for miR-146a biomarker performance was AUC 0.92, p = 0.028. miR-125b (AUC 0.76-0.89), miR-100, miR-148a and miR-24 were consistently upregulated in OP. Insufficient evidence exists for c-miRs in SP. Study quality was typically rated intermediate/high risk of bias. Wide study heterogeneity meant meta-analysis was not possible. We provide detailed critique and recommendations for future approaches in c-miR analyses based on this review.
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- Tania L Jones
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Newcastle University, Sir James Spence Building, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, United Kingdom.
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Newcastle University, Sir James Spence Building, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, United Kingdom.
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- Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, United Kingdom
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3BZ, United Kingdom.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, Sciences Complex, City Campus, Chester Road, University of Sunderland, Sunderland SR1 3SD, United Kingdom
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Newcastle University, Sir James Spence Building, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, United Kingdom.
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- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3BZ, United Kingdom.
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Newcastle University, Sir James Spence Building, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, United Kingdom; Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, United Kingdom.
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Han X, Fan Z. MicroRNAs Regulation in Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2021.747068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a kind of pluripotent stem cell with the potential of self-renewal and multidirectional differentiation. They can be obtained from a variety of tissues and can differentiate into a variety of cell types under different induction conditions, including osteoblasts. Because of this osteogenic property, MSCs have attracted much attention in the treatment of bone metabolism-related diseases. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), as an epigenetic factor, are thought to play an important regulatory role in the process of osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. In recent years, increasingly evidence shows that miRNAs imbalance is involved in the regulation of osteoporosis and fracture. In this review, miRNAs involved in osteogenic differentiation and their mechanisms for regulating the expression of target genes are reviewed. In addition, we also discuss the potential clinical applications and possible directions of this field in the future.
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Wu YZ, Huang HT, Cheng TL, Lu YM, Lin SY, Ho CJ, Lee TC, Hsu CH, Huang PJ, Huang HH, Li JY, Su YD, Chen SC, Kang L, Chen CH. Application of microRNA in Human Osteoporosis and Fragility Fracture: A Systemic Review of Literatures. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105232. [PMID: 34063380 PMCID: PMC8156577 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) could serve as ideal entry points to the deregulated pathways in osteoporosis due to their relatively simple upstream and downstream relationships with other molecules in the signaling cascades. Our study aimed to give a comprehensive review of the already identified miRNAs in osteoporosis from human blood samples and provide useful information for their clinical application. A systematic literature search for relevant studies was conducted in the Pubmed database from inception to December 2020. We set two essential inclusion criteria: human blood sampling and design of controlled studies. We sorted the results of analysis on human blood samples according to the study settings and compiled the most promising miRNAs with analyzed diagnostic values. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo evidence for the mechanisms of the identified miRNAs was also illustrated. Based on both diagnostic value and evidence of mechanism from in vitro and in vivo experiments, miR-23b-3p, miR-140-3p, miR-300, miR-155-5p, miR-208a-3p, and miR-637 were preferred candidates in diagnostic panels and as therapeutic agents. Further studies are needed to build sound foundations for the clinical usage of miRNAs in osteoporosis.
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- Yen-Zung Wu
- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 80145, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 80145, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 80145, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 80145, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 80145, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 60004, Taiwan;
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 812, Taiwan
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 812, Taiwan
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- Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan;
- Department of Medical Records, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (L.K.); (C.-H.C.); Tel.: +886-7-3209-209 (C.-H.C.)
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan; (Y.-Z.W.); (H.-T.H.); (T.-L.C.); (Y.-M.L.); (S.-Y.L.); (C.-J.H.); (T.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (P.-J.H.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-D.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung 80145, Taiwan
- Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80701, Taiwan;
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80420, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (L.K.); (C.-H.C.); Tel.: +886-7-3209-209 (C.-H.C.)
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Iaquinta MR, Lanzillotti C, Mazziotta C, Bononi I, Frontini F, Mazzoni E, Oton-Gonzalez L, Rotondo JC, Torreggiani E, Tognon M, Martini F. The role of microRNAs in the osteogenic and chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and bone pathologies. Theranostics 2021; 11:6573-6591. [PMID: 33995677 PMCID: PMC8120225 DOI: 10.7150/thno.55664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been identified in many adult tissues. MSCs can regenerate through cell division or differentiate into adipocytes, osteoblasts and chondrocytes. As a result, MSCs have become an important source of cells in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for bone tissue and cartilage. Several epigenetic factors are believed to play a role in MSCs differentiation. Among these, microRNA (miRNA) regulation is involved in the fine modulation of gene expression during osteogenic/chondrogenic differentiation. It has been reported that miRNAs are involved in bone homeostasis by modulating osteoblast gene expression. In addition, countless evidence has demonstrated that miRNAs dysregulation is involved in the development of osteoporosis and bone fractures. The deregulation of miRNAs expression has also been associated with several malignancies including bone cancer. In this context, bone-associated circulating miRNAs may be useful biomarkers for determining the predisposition, onset and development of osteoporosis, as well as in clinical applications to improve the diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of cancer and metastases. Overall, this review will provide an overview of how miRNAs activities participate in osteogenic/chondrogenic differentiation, while addressing the role of miRNA regulatory effects on target genes. Finally, the role of miRNAs in pathologies and therapies will be presented.
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy
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Teng Z, Zhu Y, Hao Q, Yu X, Teng Y, Yue Q, Zhang X, Lu S. Long non-coding RNA taurine upregulated gene 1 is downregulated in osteoporosis and influences the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. PeerJ 2021; 9:e11251. [PMID: 33976977 PMCID: PMC8063876 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background With aging, an imbalance in bone remodeling leading to increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation is thought to contribute to osteoporosis. Osteoblastic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. However, the detailed molecular mechanisms of osteoporosis remain incompletely understood. Given that long non-coding RNA taurine upregulated gene 1 (lnc TUG1) plays a critical role in the osteogenic differentiation, and microRNA-23b (miR-23b) as a putative sponge for lnc TUG1 has upregulated expression in osteoporosis. Therefore, this study investigated the roles of TUG1/miR-23b in osteoporotic pathology. Material and Methods TUG1 and miR-23b expression in the plasma of osteoporotic patients were evaluated by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The osteogenic differentiation in human BMMSCs was evaluated by qRT-PCR, western blot, Alizarin red staining after knockdown of TUG1 by small interfering RNA (siRNA) treatment. Results Decreased expression of TUG1 and increased expression of miR-23b evident in the plasma of patients with osteoporosis than in that of age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Additionally, increased miR-23b expression inhibited runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteocalcin, and osteopontin expression and reduced calcified nodule formation based on the results of qRT-PCR, western blot, and Alizarin Red S staining. Conclusion The study for the first time reported that silence of lncRNA TUG1 significantly suppressed the osteogenic differentiation of BMMSCs possibly by targeting the miR-23b/RUNX2 signaling pathway. This mechanism of TUG1/miR-23b/RUNX2 signaling within the osteogenic differentiation of BMMSCs might provide new insight for the development of lncRNA-directed diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for osteoporosis.
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- Zhaowei Teng
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunan, China.,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Digital Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunan, China.,Kunming Medical University, The 920th Hospital, Kunming, Kunming, Yunan, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunan, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunan, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunan, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunan, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunan, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunan, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Digital Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunan, China.,Kunming Medical University, The 920th Hospital, Kunming, Kunming, Yunan, China
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Grillari J, Mäkitie RE, Kocijan R, Haschka J, Vázquez DC, Semmelrock E, Hackl M. Circulating miRNAs in bone health and disease. Bone 2021; 145:115787. [PMID: 33301964 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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microRNAs have evolved as important regulators of multiple biological pathways essential for bone homeostasis, and microRNA research has furthered our understanding of the mechanisms underlying bone health and disease. This knowledge, together with the finding that active or passive release of microRNAs from cells into the extracellular space enables minimal-invasive detection in biofluids (circulating miRNAs), motivated researchers to explore microRNAs as biomarkers in several pathologic conditions, including bone diseases. Thus, exploratory studies in cohorts representing different types of bone diseases have been performed. In this review, we first summarize important molecular basics of microRNA function and release and provide recommendations for best (pre-)analytical practices and documentation standards for circulating microRNA research required for generating high quality data and ensuring reproducibility of results. Secondly, we review how the genesis of bone-derived circulating microRNAs via release from osteoblasts and osteoclasts could contribute to the communication between these cells. Lastly, we summarize evidence from clinical research studies that have investigated the clinical utility of microRNAs as biomarkers in musculoskeletal disorders. While previous reviews have mainly focused on diagnosis of primary osteoporosis, we have also included studies exploring the utility of circulating microRNAs in monitoring anti-osteoporotic treatment and for diagnosis of other types of bone diseases, such as diabetic osteopathy, bone degradation in inflammatory diseases, and monogenetic bone diseases.
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- Johannes Grillari
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Vienna, Austria; Institute for Molecular Biotechnology, BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria; Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Austria
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- Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Research Program for Clinical and Molecular Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Medicine, Hammersmith Campus, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Hanusch Hospital of the WGKK and AUVA Trauma Center, 1st Medical Department at Hanusch Hospital, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Osteology, Vienna, Austria; Sigmund Freud University Vienna, School of Medicine, Metabolic Bone Diseases Unit, Austria
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- Hanusch Hospital of the WGKK and AUVA Trauma Center, 1st Medical Department at Hanusch Hospital, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Osteology, Vienna, Austria; Karl Landsteiner Institute for Rheumatology and Gastroenterology, Vienna, Austria
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- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, Austria; TAmiRNA GmbH, Vienna, Austria.
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Kong D, Chen T, Zheng X, Yang T, Zhang Y, Shao J. Comparative profile of exosomal microRNAs in postmenopausal women with various bone mineral densities by small RNA sequencing. Genomics 2021; 113:1514-1521. [PMID: 33785399 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.03.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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To explore the role of plasma miRNAs in exosomes in early postmenopausal women. Small RNA sequencing was implemented to clarify the expression of miRNA in plasma exosomes obtained from 15 postmenopausal women, divided into groups of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and normal bone mass based on bone mineral density. Differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) were identified by comparing miRNA expression profiles. Five putative miRNAs, miR-224-3p, miR-25-5p, miR-302a-3p, miR-642a-3p, and miR-766-5p were confirmed by real-time PCR; miRNA target genes were obtained from 4 databases: miRWalk, miRDB, RNA22, and TargetScan. The miRNA-mRNA- Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) networks were analyzed, and the DEMs' potential role was investigated by gene ontology terms and KEGG pathway annotation. The results suggest that characterizing plasma exosomal miRNA profiles of early postmenopausal women by small RNA sequencing could identify novel exo-miRNAs involved in bone remodeling, and miR-642a-3p maybe contribute to the prediction and diagnosis of early postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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- Dece Kong
- Department of Orthopedics, Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Graduate School of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 750004, China
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- Graduate School of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 750004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200135, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200135, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200135, China.
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MiR-23b-3p functions as a positive factor for osteoporosis progression by targeting CCND1 in MC3T3-E1 cells. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2021; 57:324-331. [PMID: 33564997 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-021-00544-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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MiRNAs have gained tremendous attention as studies have shown that miRNAs play important roles in osteoporosis (OP) progression. This study attempted to explore whether miR-23b-3p is involved in the pathogenesis of OP. We detected the miR-23b-3p and Cyclin D1 (CCND1) expressional patterns in the bone of patients with or without OP relying on the GEO database. β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt and L-ascorbic acid were utilized to stimulate differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Cell proliferative, apoptotic abilities, and cell cycle distribution were determined by CCK-8 and flow cytometry experiments. TargetScan and dual-luciferase reporter analysis were employed to predict and verify the targets of miR-23b-3p. Western blot was implemented to detect the expression of CCND1, apoptosis-related proteins, and cell osteogenesis-related proteins. ALP activity of MC3T3-E1 cells was measured using ALP kit. MiR-23b-3p was increased in OP specimens. Gain-/loss-of-function analysis indicated that the miR-23b-3p inhibited proliferation and differentiation and promoted apoptosis of MC3T3-E1 cells. The levels of Bax and cleaved caspase-3 were increased while those of Bcl-2 were decreased. ALP activity was reduced, and the levels of ALP, Runx2, Osterix, and OPN were declined in MC3T3-E1 cells relative to control. Further analyses demonstrated that CCND1 was a putative target gene of miR-23b-3p. Moreover, knockdown of CCND1 could reverse the impacts of miR-23b-3p inhibitor in MC3T3-E1 cells. MiR-23b-3p functioned as an O-positive factor through regulating cell cycle, proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation via targeting CCND1.
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Merlotti D, Cosso R, Eller-Vainicher C, Vescini F, Chiodini I, Gennari L, Falchetti A. Energy Metabolism and Ketogenic Diets: What about the Skeletal Health? A Narrative Review and a Prospective Vision for Planning Clinical Trials on this Issue. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22010435. [PMID: 33406758 PMCID: PMC7796307 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The existence of a common mesenchymal cell progenitor shared by bone, skeletal muscle, and adipocytes cell progenitors, makes the role of the skeleton in energy metabolism no longer surprising. Thus, bone fragility could also be seen as a consequence of a “poor” quality in nutrition. Ketogenic diet was originally proven to be effective in epilepsy, and long-term follow-up studies on epileptic children undergoing a ketogenic diet reported an increased incidence of bone fractures and decreased bone mineral density. However, the causes of such negative impacts on bone health have to be better defined. In these subjects, the concomitant use of antiepileptic drugs and the reduced mobilization may partly explain the negative effects on bone health, but little is known about the effects of diet itself, and/or generic alterations in vitamin D and/or impaired growth factor production. Despite these remarks, clinical studies were adequately designed to investigate bone health are scarce and bone health related aspects are not included among the various metabolic pathologies positively influenced by ketogenic diets. Here, we provide not only a narrative review on this issue, but also practical advice to design and implement clinical studies on ketogenic nutritional regimens and bone health outcomes. Perspectives on ketogenic regimens, microbiota, microRNAs, and bone health are also included.
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- Daniela Merlotti
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (D.M.); (L.G.)
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- Istituto Auxologico Italiano “Scientific Institute for Hospitalisation and Care”, 20100 Milano, Italy; (R.C.); (I.C.)
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy;
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Unit, University-Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Istituto Auxologico Italiano “Scientific Institute for Hospitalisation and Care”, 20100 Milano, Italy; (R.C.); (I.C.)
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (D.M.); (L.G.)
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- Istituto Auxologico Italiano “Scientific Institute for Hospitalisation and Care”, 20100 Milano, Italy; (R.C.); (I.C.)
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Ren C, Li M, Sun L, Li Z, Lu Y, Wang Q, Ma T, Xue HZ, Zhang K. Serum MicroRNA Differences Between Fracture in Postmenopausal Women with and without Diabetes. Orthop Surg 2020; 13:285-295. [PMID: 33283469 PMCID: PMC7862172 DOI: 10.1111/os.12866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To screen serum microRNAs (miRNAs) which could discriminate fracture status in postmenopausal women with or without diabetes. METHODS The miRNA expression profile dataset GSE70318 was downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. This dataset composed of 74 samples, among these, 55 postmenopausal women was selected for bioinformatics analysis, including 19 osteoporotic fracture patients with type-2 diabetes, 19 osteoporotic fracture patients without type-2 diabetes, and 17 healthy control subjects. These samples were divided into two groups: fracture patients with diabetes vs healthy subjects (FH group) and fracture patients without diabetes vs healthy subjects (DFH group). Then, the differentially expressed miRNA (DEMs) in FH group and DFH group were respectively identified. The target genes of DEMs were predicted, followed by functional enrichment analysis. Furthermore, DEMs related to long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were screened, and DEMs-lncRNA-target genes network was constructed. Subsequently, principal component analysis (PCA) of DEMs was performed to further explore the expression characteristics of the selected miRNAs in different types of fracture samples. Finally, the expression level of significant DEMs was calculated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) to verify the accuracy of the results of bioinformatics analysis. RESULTS A total of 18 and 23 DEMs were identified in FH and DFH groups, respectively. Gene ontology (GO) analysis showed that genes in FH group were significantly enriched in regulation of transcription (GO: 0045449) and genes in DFH group were mainly enriched in cellular response to hormone stimulus (GO: 0032870). Meanwhile, pathway analysis indicated that genes in FH group were primarily enriched in T cell receptor signaling pathway (hsa04660) and genes in DFH group were mainly implicated in neurotrophin-signaling pathway (hsa04722). Moreover, the miRNA-lncRNA analysis revealed that miR-155-5p regulated by lncRNA MIR155HG was up-regulated in FH group; in addition, the miR-181c was significantly up-regulated and miR-375 was observably down-regulated in DFH group. Furthermore, PCA analysis suggested that the screened miRNAs were able to differentiate these two types of fractures in postmenopausal women. The miR-181c and miR-375 might be regarded as potential predictors for fracture, while miR-155-5p might be a candidate diagnostic biomarker for diabetic fracture. Finally, the results of qPCR were consistent with that of microarray data. CONCLUSIONS Overall, these three miRNAs might be regarded as potential diagnostic biomarkers to discriminate fracture status in postmenopausal women with and or without diabetes, and they served a putative role in the pathogenesis of these two diseases. However, these findings were only observed in serum samples and further clinical trials are urgently demanded to validate our results.
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- Cheng Ren
- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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De Martinis M, Ginaldi L, Allegra A, Sirufo MM, Pioggia G, Tonacci A, Gangemi S. The Osteoporosis/Microbiota Linkage: The Role of miRNA. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E8887. [PMID: 33255179 PMCID: PMC7727697 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21238887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hundreds of trillions of bacteria are present in the human body in a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with the host. A stable dynamic equilibrium exists in healthy individuals between the microbiota, host organism, and environment. Imbalances of the intestinal microbiota contribute to the determinism of various diseases. Recent research suggests that the microbiota is also involved in the regulation of the bone metabolism, and its alteration may induce osteoporosis. Due to modern molecular biotechnology, various mechanisms regulating the relationship between bone and microbiota are emerging. Understanding the role of microbiota imbalances in the development of osteoporosis is essential for the development of potential osteoporosis prevention and treatment strategies through microbiota targeting. A relevant complementary mechanism could be also constituted by the permanent relationships occurring between microbiota and microRNAs (miRNAs). miRNAs are a set of small non-coding RNAs able to regulate gene expression. In this review, we recapitulate the physiological and pathological meanings of the microbiota on osteoporosis onset by governing miRNA production. An improved comprehension of the relations between microbiota and miRNAs could furnish novel markers for the identification and monitoring of osteoporosis, and this appears to be an encouraging method for antagomir-guided tactics as therapeutic agents.
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- Massimo De Martinis
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (L.G.); (M.M.S.)
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis, AUSL 04 Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (L.G.); (M.M.S.)
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis, AUSL 04 Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (L.G.); (M.M.S.)
- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis, AUSL 04 Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 98164 Messina, Italy;
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- Clinical Physiology Institute, National Research Council of Italy (IFC-CNR), 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- School and Operative Unit of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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Li R, Ruan Q, Yin F, Zhao K. MiR-23b-3p promotes postmenopausal osteoporosis by targeting MRC2 and regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. J Pharmacol Sci 2020; 145:69-78. [PMID: 33357782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is one of the most common metabolic bone diseases in postmenopausal women. Increasing evidence has indicated that microRNAs (miRNAs) play vital regulatory roles during osteoporosis progression. This study aimed to investigate the potential function of miR-23b-3p in the osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). PMOP was induced in mice by bilateral ovariectomy. X-ray absorptiometry was applied to detect BMD and BMC in PMOP mice. Luciferase reporter assay and RIP assay were utilized to investigate the relationship between miR-23b-3p and MRC2. We found the upregulation of miR-23b-3p in bone tissues of PMOP mice. Silencing of miR-23b-3p relieved PMOP in mice. Moreover, miR-23b-3p knockdown facilitated the osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs by increasing the expression of Runx2, OCN, Osterix and promoting ALP activity. Mechanistically, MRC2 is a downstream target gene of miR-23b-3p. MRC2 knockdown significantly rescued the promoting effect of lenti-miR-23b-3p inhibitor on osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs. Furthermore, miR-23b-3p targeted MRC2 to inhibit the Wnt/β-catenin pathway during the osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs. In summary, inhibition of miR-23b-3p alleviates PMOP by targeting MRC2 to inhibit the Wnt/β-catenin signaling, which may provide a novel molecular insight for osteoporosis therapy.
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- Ran Li
- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China.
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Pleiotropic genomic variants at 17q21.31 associated with bone mineral density and body fat mass: a bivariate genome-wide association analysis. Eur J Hum Genet 2020; 29:553-563. [PMID: 32963334 DOI: 10.1038/s41431-020-00727-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis and obesity are two severe complex diseases threatening public health worldwide. Both diseases are under strong genetic determinants as well as genetically correlated. Aiming to identify pleiotropic genes underlying obesity and osteoporosis, we performed a bivariate genome-wide association (GWA) meta-analysis of hip bone mineral density (BMD) and total body fat mass (TBFM) in 12,981 participants from seven samples, and followed by in silico replication in the UK biobank (UKB) cohort sample (N = 217,822). Combining the results from discovery meta-analysis and replication sample, we identified one novel locus, 17q21.31 (lead SNP rs12150327, NC_000017.11:g.44956910G > A, discovery bivariate P = 4.83 × 10-9, replication P = 5.75 × 10-5) at the genome-wide significance level (ɑ = 5.0 × 10-8), which may have pleiotropic effects to both hip BMD and TBFM. Functional annotations highlighted several candidate genes, including KIF18B, C1QL1, and PRPF19 that may exert pleiotropic effects to the development of both body mass and bone mass. Our findings can improve our understanding of the etiology of osteoporosis and obesity, as well as shed light on potential new therapies.
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Shuai Y, Liao L, Su X, Sha N, Li X, Wu Y, Jing H, Kuang H, Deng Z, Li Y, Jin Y. Circulating microRNAs in serum as novel biomarkers for osteoporosis: a case-control study. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2020; 12:1759720X20953331. [PMID: 33029202 PMCID: PMC7522822 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x20953331] [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: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIMS Osteoporosis is underdiagnosed because of the lack of a convenient diagnostic method. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) emerge as novel biomarkers for disease diagnosis. Here, we conducted a case-control study that included a total of 448 serum samples collected from 182 healthy participants, 132 osteopenia participants, and 134 osteoporosis patients. METHODS Circulating miRNAs dysregulated during osteoporosis were screened and analyzed in three randomly determined sub-cohorts: the discovery cohort identified 22 candidate miRNAs; the training cohort tested the candidate miRNAs and constructed Index 1, comprising five miRNAs by logistic regression, and Index 2, comprising four miRNAs, was developed by linear combination. RESULTS Both indices were tested in the validation cohort and showed statistically significant results in distinguishing osteoporosis patients from healthy and osteopenic patients. Moreover, Index 1 also showed improved performance over traditional bone turnover biomarkers type I pro-collagen (tPINP) and type I collagen (β-CTx). CONCLUSION In conclusion, circulating miRNAs are potential biomarkers for osteoporosis. The diagnostic panel of circulating miRNAs could be a complementary method for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in mass screening and routine examination to enhance the osteoporosis detection rate.
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- Yi Shuai
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Health Medical Center, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Health Medical Center, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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- Department of Pediatric, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, 145# West Changle Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, China
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Circulating MicroRNAs as Novel Biomarkers for Osteoporosis and Fragility Fracture Risk: Is There a Use in Assessment Risk? Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21186927. [PMID: 32967246 PMCID: PMC7555752 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21186927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a multifactorial skeletal disease that is associated with both bone mass decline and microstructure damage. The fragility fractures-especially those affecting the femur-that embody the clinical manifestation of this pathology continue to be a great medical and socioeconomic challenge worldwide. The currently available diagnostic tools, such as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) score, and bone turnover markers, show limited specificity and sensitivity; therefore, the identification of alternative approaches is necessary. As a result of their advantageous features, such as non-invasiveness, biofluid stability, and easy detection, circulating cell-free miRs are promising new potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of osteoporosis and low-traumatic fracture risk assessment. However, due to the absence of both standardized pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical protocols for their measurement and universally accepted guidelines for diagnostic use, their clinical utility is limited. The aim of this review was to record all the data currently available in the literature concerning the use of circulating microRNAs as both potential biomarkers for osteoporosis diagnosis and fragility fracture risk evaluation, and group them according to the experimental designs, in order to support a more conscious choice of miRs for future research in this field.
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Associations of Serum MicroRNA with Bone Mineral Density in Community-Dwelling Subjects: The Yakumo Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:5047243. [PMID: 32802851 PMCID: PMC7414326 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5047243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by deterioration of bone tissue and mass, with an increasing global prevalence. Therefore, the discovery of biomarkers for osteoporosis would help to guide appropriate treatment. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have become increasingly recognized as biomarkers for detecting diseases. However, few studies have investigated the association of circulating miRNA with osteoporosis in the general population. The aim of this study was to identify miRNA associated with osteoporosis in a general resident health check-up for potential use as an osteoporosis biomarker. We conducted a cross-sectional study as part of a health check-up program and recruited 352 volunteers (139 men, 213 women, mean age 64.1 ± 9.6 years). Osteoporosis was diagnosed according to the WHO classification. Twenty-two candidate microRNAs were screened through real-time quantitative PCR, and miRNAs associated with osteoporosis were analyzed using logistic regression analysis including other risk factors. In total, 95 females and 30 males were diagnosed with osteoporosis with bone mineral density tests (BMD: T‐score < −2.5). We found that miR195 was significantly lower in females, while miR150 and miR222 were significantly higher in males. The results of the logistic regression analysis indicated that in females, higher age and lower miR195 (odds ratio: 0.45, 95% confidential interval: 0.03–0.98) were significant risk factors for lower BMD, while the presence of a smoking habit and lower miR150 (odds ratio: 1.35, 95% confidential interval: 1.02–1.79) were significant risk factors for osteoporosis. Serum levels of miR195 and miR150 are independently associated with low bone mineral density in females and males, respectively.
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Identification of circRNA-associated ceRNA network in BMSCs of OVX models for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Sci Rep 2020; 10:10896. [PMID: 32616775 PMCID: PMC7331745 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-67750-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) serve as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) and indirectly regulate gene expression through shared microRNAs (miRNAs). However, the potential circRNAs functioning as ceRNAs in osteoporosis remain unclear. The bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) were isolated from ovariectomy (OVX) mice and controls. We systematically analyzed RNA‐seq and miRNA‐microarray data, miRNA‐target interactions, and prominently coexpressed gene pairs to identify aberrantly expressed circRNAs, miRNAs, and messenger RNAs (mRNAs) between the OVX mice and controls. A total of 45 circRNAs, 22 miRNAs, and 548 mRNAs were significantly dysregulated (fold change > 1.5; p < 0.05). Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses were conducted for differentially expressed mRNAs, and subsequently a circRNA‐associated ceRNA network involved in osteoporosis was constructed. We identified two ceRNA regulatory pathways in this osteoporosis mouse model—novel circRNA 0020/miR-206-3p/Nnmt and circRNA 3832/miR-3473e/Runx3, which were validated by real-time PCR. This is the first study to elucidate the circRNA-associated ceRNA network in OVX and control mice using deep RNA-seq and RNA-microarray analysis. The data further expanded the understanding of circRNA-associated ceRNA networks, and the regulatory functions of circRNAs, miRNAs and mRNAs in the pathogenesis and pathology of osteoporosis.
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Donati S, Ciuffi S, Palmini G, Brandi ML. Circulating miRNAs: A New Opportunity in Bone Fragility. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10060927. [PMID: 32570976 PMCID: PMC7355961 DOI: 10.3390/biom10060927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis, one of the leading causes of bone fractures, is characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, which are associated with a consequent increase in bone fragility and predisposition to fracture. Current screening tools are limited in estimating the proper assessment of fracture risk, highlighting the need to discover novel more suitable biomarkers. Genetic and environmental factors are both implicated in this disease. Increasing evidence suggests that epigenetics and, in particular, miRNAs, may represent a link between these factors and an increase of fracture risk. miRNAs are a class of small noncoding RNAs that negatively regulate gene expression. In the last decade, several miRNAs have been associated with the development of osteoporosis and bone fracture risk, opening up new possibilities in precision medicine. Recently, these molecules have been identified in several biological fluids, and the possible existence of a circulating miRNA (c-miRNA) signature years before the fracture occurrence is suggested. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the c-miRNAs suggested as promising biomarkers for osteoporosis up until now, which could be helpful for early diagnosis and monitoring of treatment response, as well as fracture risk assessment, in osteoporotic patients.
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- Simone Donati
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Study of Florence, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.D.); (S.C.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Study of Florence, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.D.); (S.C.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Study of Florence, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.D.); (S.C.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Study of Florence, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Florence, Italy; (S.D.); (S.C.); (G.P.)
- Unit of Bone and Mineral Diseases, University Hospital of Florence, Largo Palagi 1, 50139 Florence, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-055-7946304; Fax: +39-055-7946303
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Xu Y, Li D, Zhu Z, Li L, Jin Y, Ma C, Zhang W. miR‑27a‑3p negatively regulates osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3‑E1 preosteoblasts by targeting osterix. Mol Med Rep 2020; 22:1717-1726. [PMID: 32705283 PMCID: PMC7411295 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a complex multifactorial disorder characterized by microarchitectural deterioration, low bone mass, and increased risk of fractures or broken bones. Balanced bone remodeling is tightly regulated by the differentiation, activity and apoptosis of bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts. MicroRNAs (miRs) are dysregulated in osteoporosis, but whether they control osteogenic differentiation and skeletal biology, or could serve as therapeutic targets remains to be elucidated. The present study identified miR-27a-3p as a critical suppressor of osteoblastogenesis. Bioinformatics analysis and luciferase reporter assays demonstrated that miR-27a-3p directly targeted and controlled the expression of osterix (Osx), an early response gene essential for bone formation, through its 3′-untranslated region. miR-27a-3p functionally inhibited the differentiation of preosteoblasts by decreasing Osx expression, which synergistically contributed to bone formation. miR-27a-3p level was significantly decreased during osteogenic differentiation and increased in the serum of patients with osteoporosis. Together, miR-27a-3p contributed to diminished osteogenic function during osteogenic differentiation and might thus serve as a therapeutic target and diagnostic biomarker for osteoporosis.
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- Yuexin Xu
- Research Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Stomatological Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Research Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Stomatological Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, P.R. China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211166, P.R. China
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- Research Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Stomatological Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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Bottani M, Banfi G, Lombardi G. The Clinical Potential of Circulating miRNAs as Biomarkers: Present and Future Applications for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Age-Associated Bone Diseases. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E589. [PMID: 32290369 PMCID: PMC7226497 DOI: 10.3390/biom10040589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis, related fracture/fragility, and osteoarthritis are age-related pathologies that, over recent years, have seen increasing incidence and prevalence due to population ageing. The diagnostic approaches to these pathologies suffer from limited sensitivity and specificity, also in monitoring the disease progression or treatment. For this reason, new biomarkers are desirable for improving the management of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis patients. The non-coding RNAs, called miRNAs, are key post-transcriptional factors in bone homeostasis, and promising circulating biomarkers for pathological conditions in which to perform a biopsy can be problematic. In fact, miRNAs can easily be detected in biological fluids (i.e., blood, serum, plasma) using methods with elevated sensitivity and specificity (RT-qPCR, microarray, and NGS). However, the analytical phases required for miRNAs' evaluation still present some practical issues that limit their use in clinical practice. This review reveals miRNAs' potential as circulating biomarkers for evaluating predisposition, diagnosis, and prognosis of osteoporosis (postmenopausal or idiopathic), bone fracture/fragility, and osteoarthritis, with a focus on pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical protocols used for their validation and thus on their clinical applicability. These evidences may support the definition of early diagnostic tools based on circulating miRNAs for bone diseases and osteoarthritis as well as for monitoring the effects of specific treatments.
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- Michela Bottani
- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161 Milano, Italy; (M.B.); (G.B.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161 Milano, Italy; (M.B.); (G.B.)
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161 Milano, Italy; (M.B.); (G.B.)
- Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznań University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland
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Yin R, Jiang J, Deng H, Wang Z, Gu R, Wang F. miR-140-3p aggregates osteoporosis by targeting PTEN and activating PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Hum Cell 2020; 33:569-581. [PMID: 32253621 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-020-00352-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic bone metabolic disorder, which negatively affects the quality of life in the elders and postmenopausal females. Healthy volunteers and postmenopausal females with OP were enrolled in the present study. Bone densitometry (BMD) was detected by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). CD14+PBMCs and C2C12 cells were cultured to induce osteoclast differentiation and osteoblast differentiation, respectively. The interaction between miR‑140-3p and PTEN was predicted and verified by TargetScan 7.2 and dual luciferase reporter assay, respectively. miRNA/RNA level and protein level were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot, respectively. Cell proliferation and apoptosis were detected by 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) staining and flow cytometry, respectively. Cell differentiation of CD14+PBMCs and C2C12 cells were detected by tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining and alizarin red staining, respectively. The activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was detected by ALP assay. Differences were observed in age, body mass index (BMI), and BMD between the OP group and the control group. Higher miR‑140-3p level and lower PTEN level were found in PBMCs of OP group compared to control group; there was a negative correlation between them in the serum of OP group. miR-140-3p targeted and downregulated the expression of PTEN. miR-140-3p inhibitor inhibited cell proliferation, differentiation, and promoted cell apoptosis of CD14+PBMCs; while promoted cell proliferation, differentiation and inhibited cell apoptosis of C2C12 cells, by targeting PTEN and inactivating PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. These findings suggested a potential therapeutic role of miR-140-3p in the treatment of patients with OP.
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- Ruofeng Yin
- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, China
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- Jilin Medical Products Administration, Changchun, 130033, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Liaohe Hospital, Liaoyuan, 136299, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, China.
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Hu H, He X, Zhang Y, Wu R, Chen J, Lin Y, Shen B. MicroRNA Alterations for Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment of Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Review and Computational Functional Survey. Front Genet 2020; 11:181. [PMID: 32194637 PMCID: PMC7063117 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00181] [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: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a systemic bone disease with a series of clinical symptoms. The use of screening biomarkers in OP management is therefore of clinical significance, especially in the era of precision medicine and intelligent healthcare. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs with the potential to regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Accumulating evidence indicates that miRNAs may serve as biomarkers for OP prediction and prevention. However, few studies have emphasized the role of miRNAs in systems-level pathogenesis during OP development. In this article, literature-reported OP miRNAs were manually collected and analyzed based on a systems biology paradigm. Functional enrichment studies were performed to decode the underlying mechanisms of miRNAs in OP etiology and therapeutics in three-dimensional space, i.e., integrated miRNA–gene–pathway analysis. In particular, interactions between miRNAs and three well-known OP pathways, i.e., estrogen–endocrine, WNT/β-catenin signaling, and RANKL/RANK/OPG, were systematically investigated, and the effects of non-genetic factors on personalized OP prevention and therapy were discussed. This article is a comprehensive review of OP miRNAs, and bridges the gap between an understanding of OP pathogenesis and clinical translation.
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- Hai Hu
- Center for Systems Biology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Huainan First People's Hospital of Anhui Province, Huainan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huainan First People's Hospital of Anhui Province, Huainan, China.,School of Medicine, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Center for Systems Biology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, China
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- Center for Systems Biology, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Institutes for Systems Genetics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Qi XB, Jia B, Wang W, Xu GH, Guo JC, Li X, Liu JN. Role of miR-199a-5p in osteoblast differentiation by targeting TET2. Gene 2020; 726:144193. [PMID: 31669647 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.144193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE miR-199a-5p was increased during osteoblast differentiation, which may target and regulate TET2, a gene attracted a lot of attention in the osteoblast differentiation in the past few years. However, the role of miR-199a-5p in osteoblast differentiation by targeting TET2 is not established. METHODS The correlation between miR-199a-5p and TET2 was verified through dual luciferase reporter assay, and their expressions in human bone marrow stromal cells (hBMSCs) during the osteoblast differentiation were detected. hBMSCs were transfected with TET2 siRNA, miR-199a-5p mimic or/and TET2 CRISPR activation plasmid., and then prepared for the induction of osteoblast differentiation, followed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and alizarin red staining, qRT-PCR and Western blotting. In vivo, ovariectomized (OVX) mice were injected with agomir-miR-199a-5p, antagomiR-199a-5p or/and TET2 siRNA to calculate the BMD and BV/TV ratio of mice, as well as to measure the expressions of osteogenesis-related genes in bone tissues. RESULTS A gradual increase of miR-199a-5p was observed in hBMSCs during the induction of osteoblast differentiation, while TET2 expression was decreased. Besides, miR-199a-5p was reduced in the bone tissue of OVX mice, while TET2 was up-regulated. In addition, overexpression of miR-199a-5p and inhibition of TET2 augmented ALP activity in hBMSCs, with the enhanced calcification and the up-regulated expressions of Runx2, OSX and OCN, which also increased the quality of bone in OVX mice accompanying the enhancement BV/TV ratio, BMD and osteogenesis-related genes. CONCLUSION MiR-199a-5p may promote the osteoblast differentiation and prevent OVX-induced osteoporosis by targeting TET2.
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- Xiang-Bei Qi
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050035, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050031, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050035, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050035, China.
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Potential Relationship between Clinical Significance and Serum Exosomal miRNAs in Patients with Multiple Myeloma. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:1575468. [PMID: 31915680 PMCID: PMC6931021 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1575468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study evaluated the potential relationship between exosomal miRNAs and clinical symptoms in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Forty-eight newly diagnosed myeloma patients and sixteen normal donors were enrolled in the study. The results showed that the relative expression levels of let-7c-5p, let-7d-5p, miR-140-3p, miR-185-5p, and miR-425-5p in the exosomes of MM patients were significantly lower than those of healthy controls. Furthermore, there were significant differences in the clinical characteristics of myeloma, such as kidney damage, while the expression levels of the same miRNA in exosomes and serum are not correlated. The expression of exosomal miRNA is related to the expression levels of clinical feature-related factors, such as creatinine, β2-microglobulin, β-CTX, and IL-6 in serum. Establishing this relationship could contribute to understanding the pathogenesis of MM.
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miR-140-3p exhibits repressive functions on preosteoblast viability and differentiation by downregulating MCF2L in osteoporosis. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2019; 56:49-58. [PMID: 31732956 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-019-00405-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Previous research manifested that miR-140-3p was a latent biomarker for osteoporosis. Nevertheless, the mechanism of miR-140-3p in osteoporosis is still not clear and needs ulteriorly studying. The purpose of our paper was to ulteriorly probe the underlying mechanism of miR-140-3p on osteoporosis. Firstly, based on the data acquired from GEO database, we found that miR-140-3p was highly expressed; meanwhile, MCF2L was lowly expressed in osteoporosis patients. Upregulation/downregulation of miR-140-3p by miR-140-3p mimic/inhibitor restrained/promoted MC3T3-E1 cell viability and differentiation. However, miR-140-3p over-expression/downregulation accelerated/repressed MC3T3-E1 cell apoptosis. MCF2L was forecasted as a target of miR-140-3p by miRanda, miRWalk, and TargetScan miRNA target gene prediction software. Luciferase reporter assay confirmed that MCF2L could be directly targeted by miR-140-3p. Moreover, we identified that the expression of MCF2L was negatively regulated by miR-140-3p. From rescue assays, we discovered that knockdown of MCF2L weakened the promoting influence of miR-140-3p ablation on MC3T3-E1 cell viability and differentiation, and receded the suppressing impact of miR-140-3p reduction on MC3T3-E1 cell apoptosis. Above all, this research disclosed that miR-140-3p repressed preosteoblast viability and differentiation while promoted preosteoblast apoptosis via targeting MCF2L. Our discoveries might afford a theoretical basis of developing a latent novel target for osteoporosis therapy.
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Bottani M, Banfi G, Lombardi G. Perspectives on miRNAs as Epigenetic Markers in Osteoporosis and Bone Fracture Risk: A Step Forward in Personalized Diagnosis. Front Genet 2019; 10:1044. [PMID: 31737038 PMCID: PMC6831724 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2019.01044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Aging is associated with an increased incidence of age-related bone diseases. Current diagnostics (e.g., conventional radiology, biochemical markers), because limited in specificity and sensitivity, can distinguish between healthy or osteoporotic subjects but they are unable to discriminate among different underlying causes that lead to the same bone pathological condition (e.g., bone fracture risk). Among recent, more sensitive biomarkers, miRNAs — the non-coding RNAs involved in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression, have emerged as fundamental post-transcriptional modulators of bone development and homeostasis. Each identified miRNA carries out a specific role in osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation and functional pathways (osteomiRs). miRNAs bound to proteins or encapsulated in exosomes and/or microvesicles are released into the bloodstream and biological fluids where they can be detected and measured by highly sensitive and specific methods (e.g., quantitative PCR, next-generation sequencing). As such, miRNAs provide a prompt and easily accessible tool to determine the subject-specific epigenetic environment of a specific condition. Their use as biomarkers opens new frontiers in personalized medicine. While miRNAs circulating levels are lower than those found in the tissue/cell source, their quantification in biological fluids may be strategic in the diagnosis of diseases that affect tissues, such as bone, in which biopsy may be especially challenging. For a biomarker to be valuable in clinical practice and support medical decisions, it must be (easily) measurable, validated by independent studies, and strongly and significantly associated with a disease outcome. Currently, miRNAs analysis does not completely satisfy these criteria, however. Starting from in vitro and in vivo observations describing their biological role in bone cell development and metabolism, this review describes the potential use of bone-associated circulating miRNAs as biomarkers for determining predisposition, onset, and development of osteoporosis and bone fracture risk. Moreover, the review focuses on their clinical relevance and discusses the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical issues in their measurement, which still limits their routine application. Taken together, research and clinical findings may be helpful for creating miRNA-based diagnostic tools in the diagnosis and treatment of bone diseases.
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- Michela Bottani
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry & Moelcular Biology, Milano, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry & Moelcular Biology, Milano, Italy.,Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry & Moelcular Biology, Milano, Italy.,Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Gdańsk University of Physical Education & Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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Bellavia D, Salamanna F, Raimondi L, De Luca A, Carina V, Costa V, Alessandro R, Fini M, Giavaresi G. Deregulated miRNAs in osteoporosis: effects in bone metastasis. Cell Mol Life Sci 2019; 76:3723-3744. [PMID: 31147752 PMCID: PMC11105262 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03162-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Starting from their role exerted on osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation and activity pathways, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been recently identified as regulators of different processes in bone homeostasis. For this purpose, in a recent review, we highlighted, as deregulated miRNAs could be involved in different bone diseases such as osteoporosis. In addition, recent studies supported the concept that osteoporosis-induced bone alterations might offer a receptive site for cancer cells to form bone metastases, However, to date, no data on specific-shared miRNAs between osteoporosis and bone metastases have been considered and described to clarify the evidence of this link. The main goal of this review is to underline as deregulated miRNAs in osteoporosis may have specific roles in the development of bone metastases. The review showed that several circulating osteoporotic miRNAs could facilitate tumor progression and bone-metastasis formation in several tumor types, i.e., breast cancer, prostate cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, and multiple myeloma. In detail, serum up-regulation of pro-osteoporotic miRNAs, as well as serum down-regulation of anti-osteoporotic miRNAs are common features of all these tumors and are able to promote bone metastasis. These results are of key importance and could help researcher and clinicians to establish new therapeutic strategies connected with deregulation of circulating miRNAs and able to interfere with pathogenic processes of osteoporosis, tumor progressions, and bone-metastasis formation.
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Section of Biology and Genetics, Department of BioMedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi.N.D), University of Palermo, 90133, Palermo, Italy
- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology (IBIM), National Research Council, Palermo, Italy
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Kou J, Zheng X, Guo J, Liu Y, Liu X. MicroRNA‐218‐5p relieves postmenopausal osteoporosis through promoting the osteoblast differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. J Cell Biochem 2019; 121:1216-1226. [PMID: 31478244 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.29355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Jianqiang Kou
- Department of Spinal Surgery The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao Shandong China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao Shandong China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao Shandong China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao Shandong China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao Shandong China
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Pala E, Denkçeken T. Differentially expressed circulating miRNAs in postmenopausal osteoporosis: a meta-analysis. Biosci Rep 2019; 39:BSR20190667. [PMID: 31023966 PMCID: PMC6522747 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20190667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been proven to play a crucial role in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO), and studies on their diagnostic value have been increasing. In our study, we aim to identify the key miRNAs in the PMO that might be potential biomarkers. A comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted by searching PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Library databases. In the total of 16 independent miRNA expression studies which contained 327 PMO patients and 328 postmenopausal (PM) healthy control samples, miRNAs were evaluated by using robust rank aggregation (RRA) method. A statistically significant meta-signature of up-regulated hsa-miR-133a-3p (P = 1.38e-03) was determined. Then bioinformatics analysis to recruit putative target genes prediction of hsa-miR-133a-3p and pathway enrichment analysis to reveal what biological processes this miRNA may affect were conducted. It was indicated that pathways were commonly associated with adrenergic signaling in cardiomyocytes, adherens junction, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway and AMPK signaling pathway. Furthermore, STRING and Cytoscape tools were used to visualize the interactions between target genes of hsa-miR-133a-3p. Six genes were detected as hub genes among 576 targets which were CDC42, RHOA, EGFR, VAMP2, PIK3R2 and FN1. After Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis, it was detected that these hub genes were mostly enriched in signaling pathways and cancer. In this meta-analysis, it is stated that circulating hsa-miR-133a-3p may serve as a potential non-invasive biomarker and therapeutic target in PMO.
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- Elif Pala
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, SANKO University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, SANKO University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Li X, Ning L, Zhao X, Wan S. MicroRNA-543 promotes ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis through inhibition of AKT/p38 MAPK signaling pathway by targeting YAF2. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:8561-8569. [PMID: 30506950 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The present study aimed to determine the roles of miRNA-543 in osteoporosis in rats induced by ovariectomy. The osteoporosis rat model was established by ovariectomy induction. MiRNA-543 expression in osteoblasts was measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The cell proliferation and apoptosis were measured by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and flow cytometry assays, respectively. Western blot analysis was conducted to examine the expression of YAF-2 and AKT signaling. TargetScan analysis and dual-luciferase reporter assay were performed to determine the target gene of miRNA-543. MiRNA-543 was significantly upregulated in osteoporosis rat model. Overexpression of miRNA-543 significantly suppressed cell growth and promoted apoptosis in osteoblasts, whereas downregulation of miRNA-543 significantly enhanced cell growth and inhibited apoptosis. MiRNA-543 upregulation significantly inhibited YAF-2 expression and suppressed the phosphorylation and expression of AKT and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) in osteoblasts. Furthermore, YAF-2 knockdown enhanced the effects of miRNA-543 on apoptosis in osteoblasts. AKT inhibitor MK2206 and p38 MAPK inhibitor SB203580 also enhanced the effects of miRNA-543 on apoptosis in osteoblasts. Our findings revealed that inhibition of miRNA-543 could protect osteoblasts against ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis through AKT/p38 MAPK signaling pathway by targeting YAF2.
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- Xiang Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Hadjiargyrou M, Komatsu DE. The Therapeutic Potential of MicroRNAs as Orthobiologics for Skeletal Fractures. J Bone Miner Res 2019; 34:797-809. [PMID: 30866092 PMCID: PMC6536331 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.3708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The repair of a fractured bone is critical to the well-being of humans. Failure of the repair process to proceed normally can lead to complicated fractures, exemplified by either a delay in union or a complete nonunion. Both of these conditions lead to pain, the possibility of additional surgery, and impairment of life quality. Additionally, work productivity decreases, income is reduced, and treatment costs increase, resulting in financial hardship. Thus, developing effective treatments for these difficult fractures or even accelerating the normal physiological repair process is warranted. Accumulating evidence shows that microRNAs (miRNAs), small noncoding RNAs, can serve as key regulatory molecules of fracture repair. In this review, a brief description of the fracture repair process and miRNA biogenesis is presented, as well as a summary of our current knowledge of the involvement of miRNAs in physiological fracture repair, osteoporotic fractures, and bone defect healing. Further, miRNA polymorphisms associated with fractures, miRNA presence in exosomes, and miRNAs as potential therapeutic orthobiologics are also discussed. This is a timely review as several miRNA-based therapeutics have recently entered clinical trials for nonskeletal applications and thus it is incumbent upon bone researchers to explore whether miRNAs can become the next class of orthobiologics for the treatment of skeletal fractures.
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- Michael Hadjiargyrou
- Department of Life Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8181
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