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Zhang H, Fang J, Liu Y, Zhu W, Xu Y, Zhang Y, Shen W, Li D, Hao C. Hsa_circ_0043532 contributes to PCOS through upregulation of CYP19A1 by acting as a ceRNA for hsa-miR-1270. J Ovarian Res 2024; 17:151. [PMID: 39039600 PMCID: PMC11265019 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-024-01474-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) accounts for about 75% of anovulatory infertility. The cause of PCOS is not clear. CircRNAs acting as miRNA sponges mediate the post-transcriptional regulation of multiple genes. CYP19A1 is a limiting enzyme in the ovarian steroidogenesis pathway. However, the mechanism of circRNAs regulating granulosa cell (GC) estradiol secretion in PCOS remains to be elucidated. METHODS Bioinformatics was used to predict the potential target miRNAs of circ_0043532 and target genes of miR-1270. Target miRNAs and mRNA expression were verified by qRT-PCR in GCs from 45 women with PCOS and 65 non-PCOS. Western blot, ELISA and dual-luciferase reporter assays were applied to confirm the substrate of miR-1270. RESULTS Circ_0043532 and CYP19A1 were significant up-regulation in GCs from patients with PCOS. The predicted target miRNAs of circ_0053432, miR-1270, miR-576-5p, miR-421 and miR-142-5p, were notably decreased in GCs from patients with PCOS. Mechanistic experiments showed that circ_0043532 specifically binds to miR-1270. MiR-1270 was negatively regulated by circ_0043532. Concomitantly, miR-1270 inhibited CYP19A1 expression and estradiol production, which could be reversed by circ_0043532 over-expression. CONCLUSION We identified that circ_0043532/miR-1270/CYP19A1 axis contributes to the aberrant steroidogenesis of GCs from patients with PCOS. This study broadens the spectrum of pathogenic factors of PCOS, and circ_0043532 might be a potential therapeutic target for PCOS.
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- Huimin Zhang
- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Branch of Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Qingdao, China
- College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Branch of Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Qingdao, China
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- College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Branch of Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Qingdao, China
- College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Branch of Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Qingdao, China
- College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Branch of Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Qingdao, China
- College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
- Branch of Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Health, Qingdao, China.
- College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Ahmadi M, Fathi M, Malmir A, Ghafouri-Fard S. Role of circular RNA/miRNA axes in the pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:437. [PMID: 38520572 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09376-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder resulted from interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Based on the importance of epigenetic factors in the pathoetiology of PCOS, the current review focused on identification of circular RNAs (circRNAs) that are involved in PCOS through acting as molecular sponges for microRNAs (miRNAs). The literature search led to identification of circ_0043533/miR-1179, circ_0030018/miR-136, circ_FURIN/miR-423-5p, circ-FURIN/miR-195-5p, circ_0043532/miR-182, circ_RANBP9/miR-136-5p, circRHBG/miR-515-5p, circMTO1/miR-320b, circASPH/miR-375, circPSMC3/miR-296-3p, circLDLR/miR-1294, circPUM1/miR-760, and hsa_circ_0118530/miR-136 as molecular axes contributing to the pathogenesis of PCOS. To set the stage for future research on the role of the ceRNA network in PCOS, in-silico analyses were performed using miRWalk, miRNet, and miRDIP databases. miRWalk identified 80 genes regulated by 5 miRNAs, miRNet revealed 6449 circRNAs potentially controlling 11 miRNAs, and miRDIP identified 11 miRNAs associated with 35 human pathways. These targets can be used in the treatment options, design of personalized medicine and prediction of prognosis of PCOS.
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- Mohsen Ahmadi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Li Q, Sang Y, Chen Q, Ye B, Zhou X, Zhu Y. Integrated bioinformatics analysis elucidates granulosa cell whole-transcriptome landscape of PCOS in China. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:154. [PMID: 37537636 PMCID: PMC10398987 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01223-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive, neuroendocrine, and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age that affects up to 5-10% of women of reproductive age. The aetiology of follicle development arrest and critical issues regarding the abnormal follicular development in PCOS remain unclear. The present study aims to systematically evaluate granulosa cell whole-transcriptome sequencing data to gain more insights into the transcriptomic landscape and molecular mechanism of PCOS in China. METHODS In the present study, the microarray datasets GSE138518, GSE168404, GSE193123, GSE138572, GSE95728, and GSE145296 were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Subsequently, differential expression analysis was performed on the PCOS and control groups, followed by functional interaction prediction analysis to investigate gene-regulatory circuits in PCOS. Finally, hub genes and their associated ncRNAs were validated by qPCR in human-luteinized granulosa (hGL) cells and were correlated with the clinical characteristics of the patients. RESULTS A total of 200 differentially expressed mRNAs, 3 differentially expressed miRNAs, 52 differentially expressed lncRNAs, and 66 differentially expressed circRNAs were found in PCOS samples compared with controls. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses indicated that the DEGs were mostly enriched in phospholipid metabolic processes, steroid biosynthesis and inflammation related pathways. In addition, the upregulated miRNA hsa-miR-205-5p was significantly enriched in the ceRNA network, and two hub genes, MVD and PNPLA3, were regulated by hsa-miR-205-5p, which means that hsa-miR-205-5p may play a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of PCOS. We also found that MVD and PNPLA3 were related to metabolic processes and ovarian steroidogenesis, which may be the cause of the follicle development arrest in PCOS patients. CONCLUSIONS In summary, we systematically constructed a ceRNA network depicting the interactions between the ncRNAs and the hub genes in PCOS and control subjects and correlated the hub genes with the clinical characteristics of the patients, which provides valuable insights into the granulosa cell whole-transcriptome landscape of PCOS in China.
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- Qingfang Li
- School of Medicine, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, 1 Xueshi Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006 China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics, Ministry of Education Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006 China
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- School of Medicine, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, 1 Xueshi Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006 China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics, Ministry of Education Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006 China
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- School of Medicine, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, 1 Xueshi Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006 China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics, Ministry of Education Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006 China
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- School of Medicine, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, 1 Xueshi Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006 China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics, Ministry of Education Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006 China
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- School of Medicine, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, 1 Xueshi Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006 China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics, Ministry of Education Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006 China
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- School of Medicine, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University, 1 Xueshi Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310006 China
- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Genetics, Ministry of Education Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310006 China
- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006 China
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Yousuf S, Malik WA, Feng H, Liu T, Xie L, Miao X. Genome wide identification and characterization of fertility associated novel CircRNAs as ceRNA reveal their regulatory roles in sheep fecundity. J Ovarian Res 2023; 16:115. [PMID: 37340323 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-023-01178-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Reproductive traits play a vital role in determining the production efficiency of sheep. Maximizing the production is of paramount importance for breeders worldwide due to the growing population. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) act as miRNA sponges by absorbing miRNA activity through miRNA response elements (MREs) and participate in ceRNA regulatory networks (ceRNETs) to regulate mRNA expression. Despite of extensive research on role of circRNAs as miRNA sponges in various species, their specific regulatory roles and mechanism in sheep ovarian tissue are still not well understood. In this study, we performed whole genome sequencing of circRNAs, miRNA and mRNA employing bioinformatic techniques on ovine tissues of two contrasting sheep breeds "Small tail Han (X_LC) and Dolang sheep (D_LC)", which results into identification of 9,878 circRNAs with a total length of 23,522,667 nt and an average length of 2,381.32 nt. Among them, 44 differentially expressed circRNAs (DECs) were identified. Moreover, correlation between miRNA-mRNA and lncRNA-miRNA provided us with to prediction of miRNA binding sites on nine differentially expressed circRNAs and 165 differentially expressed mRNAs using miRanda. miRNA-mRNA and lncRNA-miRNA pairs with negative correlation were selected to determine the ceRNA score along with positively correlated pairs from lncRNA and mRNA network. Integration of ceRNA score and positively correlated pairs exhibit a significant ternary relationship among circRNAs-miRNA-mRNA demonestrated by ceRNA, comprising of 50 regulatory pairs sharring common nodes and predicted potential differentially expressed circRNAs-miRNAs-mRNAs regulatory axis. Based on functional enrichment analysis shortlisted key ceRNA regulatory pairs associated with reproduction including circRNA_3257-novel579_mature-EPHA3, circRNA_8396-novel130_mature-LOC101102473, circRNA_4140- novel34_mature > novel661_mature-KCNK9, and circRNA_8312-novel339_mature-LOC101110545. Furthermore, expression profiling, functional enrichments and qRT-PCR analysis of key target genes infer their implication in reproduction and metabolism. ceRNA target mRNAs evolutionary trajectories, expression profiling, functional enrichments, subcellular localizations following genomic organizations will provide new insights underlying molecular mechanisms of reproduction, and establish a solid foundation for future research. Graphical abstract summarizing the scheme of study.
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- Salsabeel Yousuf
- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, 518120, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Babu A, Ramanathan G. Multi-omics insights and therapeutic implications in polycystic ovary syndrome: a review. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:130. [PMID: 37079114 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-01053-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological disease that causes adverse effects in women in their reproductive phase. Nonetheless, the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Over the last decade, sequencing and omics approaches have advanced at an increased pace. Omics initiatives have come to the forefront of biomedical research by presenting the significance of biological functions and processes. Thus, multi-omics profiling has yielded important insights into understanding the biology of PCOS by identifying potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Multi-omics platforms provide high-throughput data to leverage the molecular mechanisms and pathways involving genetic alteration, epigenetic regulation, transcriptional regulation, protein interaction, and metabolic alterations in PCOS. The purpose of this review is to outline the prospects of multi-omics technologies in PCOS research by revealing novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Finally, we address the knowledge gaps and emerging treatment strategies for the management of PCOS. Future PCOS research in multi-omics at the single-cell level may enhance diagnostic and treatment options.
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- Achsha Babu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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Cui H, Ren G, Hu X, Xu B, Li Y, Niu Z, Mu L. Suppression of lncRNA GAS6-AS2 alleviates sepsis-related acute kidney injury through regulating the miR-136-5p/OXSR1 axis in vitro and in vivo. Ren Fail 2022; 44:1070-1082. [PMID: 35793478 PMCID: PMC9272941 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2022.2092001] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of sepsis and increase morbidity and mortality. Long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) GAS6-AS2 was related to inflammation and apoptosis in different diseases by regulating miRNAs and downstream genes, but its role in AKI remains unclear. Thus, we speculated that GAS6-AS2 might function in sepsis-related AKI via regulating target genes. Here, LPS or CLP was used to establish in vitro or in vivo sepsis-related AKI model. The interactions between GAS6-AS2 and miR-136-5p, and miR-136-5p and OXSR1, were validated by luciferase reporter assay, RNA pull-down, or RIP assay. Cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry, Western blotting, or IHC. The kidney injury was evaluated by H&E staining. The expression of GAS6-AS2, miR-136-5p, and OXSR1 was determined by qRT-PCR or Western blotting. We found that GAS6-AS2 was up-regulated in LPS-treated HK2 cells and the CLP-induced rat model. In vitro, GAS6-AS2 knockdown decreased cleaved caspase-3 and bax expression and increased bcl-2 expression. The levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were reduced by GAS6-AS2 down-regulation. GAS6-AS2 knockdown ameliorated oxidative stress in the cells, as indicated by the reduced ROS and MDA levels and the elevated SOD level. In vivo, GAS6-AS2 down-regulation decreased urinary NGAL and Kim-1 levels and serum sCr and BUN levels, and H&E proved that the kidney injury was alleviated. GAS6-AS2 knockdown also reduced apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidation induced by CLP in vivo. Mechanically, GAS6-AS2 sponged miR-136-5p which targeted OXSR1. Overall, lncRNA GAS6-AS2 knockdown has the potential to ameliorate sepsis-related AKI, and the mechanism is related to miR-136-5p/OXSR1 axis.
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- Hongrui Cui
- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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- Department of General Practice, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China
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Bai L, Gong J, Guo Y, Li Y, Huang H, Liu X. Construction of a ceRNA network in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) driven by exosomal lncRNA. Front Genet 2022; 13:979924. [DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.979924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common and frustrating syndrome in women of reproductive age, is characterized by symptoms including hyperandrogenemia, ovulation dysfunction, and polycystic ovaries. The role of competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks is receiving increasing attention and has been reported in multiple complicated diseases, such as various carcinomas, endometriosis, and tubal factor infertility. However, the association of ceRNA networks with the pathogenesis of PCOS remains unclear. This study aimed to construct a ceRNA network orchestrated by exosomal lnRNA and circRNA in PCOS. We screened RNA data of 34 samples from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database for differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs), miRNAs (DEMs), mRNAs (DEGs), and circRNA associated with the progression of PCOS (PCOS, n = 17 vs. normal, n = 17). A protein–protein interaction (PPI) network, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), and Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were conducted. Importantly, the function of the ceRNA network was explored using GO and KEGG enrichment analyses. We identified 46 DELs (25 upregulated and 21 downregulated), 31 DEMs (20 upregulated and 11 downregulated), 165 DEGs (52 upregulated and 113 downregulated), and 1 differentially expressed circRNA. The PPI network had 79 nodes and 112 edges. The GSEA results showed that these genes were mainly related to oxidative phosphorylation; TNF signaling pathways; and valine, leucine, and isoleucine degradation. GO and KEGG analyses revealed that the DEGs were significantly enriched in lipid metabolism, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling pathways, and fatty acid metabolism. Additionally, we constructed a novel PCOS-associated lncRNA–miRNA–mRNA ceRNA triple network and a circRNA-related network. Thereafter, we described the potential roles played by follicular fluid exosomes in PCOS. Our present study describes the molecular pathogenesis of PCOS in human ovarian granulosa cells at the post-transcriptional level, which provides new insights for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of PCOS and further scientific research.
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Xu J, Qu Q, Liu B, Shen L. The circular RNA circ_0030018/miR-136/migration and invasion enhancer 1 (MIEN1) axis promotes the progression of polycystic ovary syndrome. Bioengineered 2022; 13:5999-6011. [PMID: 35184658 PMCID: PMC8974126 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2041796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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- Jing Xu
- Department of General Gynecology, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing China
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing China
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- Department of General Gynecology, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing China
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- Department of General Gynecology, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing China
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Xu X, Guan R, Gong K, Xie H, Shi L. Circ_FURIN knockdown assuages Testosterone-induced human ovarian granulosa-like tumor cell disorders by sponging miR-423-5p to reduce MTM1 expression in polycystic ovary syndrome. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:32. [PMID: 35177076 PMCID: PMC8851856 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-00891-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women. The mechanism by which circular RNA (circRNA) drives PCOS development remains unclear. Thus, the study is designed to explore the role of a novel circRNA, circ_FURIN, in the PCOS cell model and the underlying mechanism. METHODS PCOS cell model was established by treating human ovarian granulosa-like tumor cells (KGN) with Testosterone (TTR). RNA expressions of circ_FURIN, microRNA-423-5p (miR-423-5p) and myotubularin 1 (MTM1) were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Protein expression was checked by Western blot. Cell proliferation was investigated by a 5-Ethynyl-29-deoxyuridine assay, 3-(4,5-Dimethylthazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and flow cytometry analysis for cell cycle. Apoptotic cells were quantified by flow cytometry analysis for cell apoptosis. The interplay between miR-423-5p and circ_FURIN or MTM1 was identified by dual-luciferase reporter and RNA pull-down assays. RESULTS Circ_FURIN and MTM1 expressions were significantly upregulated, whereas miR-423-5p was downregulated in the ovarian cortex tissues of PCOS patients and TTR-treated KGN cells compared with controls. Circ_FURIN depletion relieved TTR-induced proliferation inhibition and apoptosis promotion. Besides, knockdown of miR-423-5p, a target miRNA of circ_FURIN, rescued circ_FURIN knockdown-mediated effects under TTR treatment. MiR-423-5p remitted TTR-induced cell disorders by binding to MTM1. Moreover, circ_FURIN modulated MTM1 expression through miR-423-5p. CONCLUSION Circ_FURIN silencing protected against TTR-induced dysfunction by the miR-423-5p/MTM1 pathway in human ovarian granulosa-like tumor cells.
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- Xia Xu
- Department of Obstetrical, The Hospital of Bayannaoer, Bayannaoer City, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, The Hospital of Bayannaoer, Bayannaoer City, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Obstetrical, The Hospital of Bayannaoer, Bayannaoer City, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Oncology, Huai'an Second People's Hospital, Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Qingjiangpu District, Huai'an City, No.62, Huaihai South Road, 223001, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hongze Huai'an District People's Hospital, Hongze District, Huai'an City, No.102 Dongfeng Road, 223001, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Chen Y, Miao J, Lou G. Knockdown of circ-FURIN suppresses the proliferation and induces apoptosis of granular cells in polycystic ovary syndrome via miR-195-5p/BCL2 axis. J Ovarian Res 2021; 14:156. [PMID: 34784951 PMCID: PMC8594075 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-021-00891-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease that increases the risk of infertility. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play important roles in regulating the biological processes of PCOS. Our study was designed to explore the function of circ-FURIN in PCOS. Methods Circ-FURIN expression was detected using RT-qPCR. The protein expression of AVEN, BCL2, XIAP and AREL1 was measured using western blot. Dual-luciferase reporter and RNA pull-down assays were applied to clarify the interaction between miR-195-5p and circ-FURIN or BCL2. Functionally, cell proliferation was assessed by MTT and colony formation assays. Cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry. Results Circ-FURIN was upregulated in PCOS patients and granular cells (GCs). Knockdown of circ-FURIN inhibited cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis of KGN cells, along with the increased expression of caspase-3 and Bax and the decreased levels of p-PI3K. Gene ontology (GO) analysis indicated circ-FURIN is associated with apoptotic signaling pathway and cell death. Subsequently, BCL2 expression was elevated in patients with PCOS and positively regulated by circ-FURIN. Furthermore, circ-FURIN was served as a sponge of miR-195-5p to directly target to BCL2. The levels of miR-195-5p were reduced in PCOS and KGN cells. Knockdown of circ-FURIN decreased the expression of BCL2, which was abolished by miR-195-5p inhibitor. At last, rescue experiments revealed that overexpression of BCL2 reversed the effects of circ-FURIN knockdown on cell proliferation and apoptosis of KGN cells. Conclusions Loss of circ-FURIN alleviated the development of PCOS via miR-195-5p/BCL2 axis. Circ-FURIN may be the novel biomarker for PCOS.
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- Yongqian Chen
- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081, China.,Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Zhongyuan Avenue, Songbei District, Harbin, 150028, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 23, Youzheng Street, Nangang District, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 150, Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081, China.
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Xu L, Xiong F, Bai Y, Xiao J, Zhang Y, Chen J, Li Q. Circ_0043532 regulates miR-182/SGK3 axis to promote granulosa cell progression in polycystic ovary syndrome. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2021; 19:167. [PMID: 34740363 PMCID: PMC8569971 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-021-00839-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disease in women at childbearing age. Several circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been demonstrated to be involved in PCOS. In this study, we aimed to explore the function and mechanism of circ_0043532 in PCOS. METHODS Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to determine the expression of circ_0043532, miR-182 and serum/glucocorticoid regulated kinase family member 3 (SGK3). Cell proliferation was assessed by 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay and 3-(4, 5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2, 5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Flow cytometry analysis was employed to evaluate cell cycle and cell apoptosis. Dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were conducted to verify the association between miR-182 and SGK3. Western blot assay was carried out to determine the protein level of SGK3. RESULTS Circ_0043532 was markedly elevated in PCOS granulosa cells (GCs) and KGN cells. Silencing of circ_0043532 suppressed cell proliferation and cell cycle process and promoted cell apoptosis in PCOS GCs and KGN cells. For mechanistic analysis, circ_0043532 was identified as a sponge of miR-182 and SGK3 was confirmed to be a target gene of miR-182. Inhibition of miR-182 rescued the impacts of circ_0043532 interference on PCOS GCs and KGN cell progression. Moreover, miR-182 overexpression suppressed cell proliferation and cell cycle process and promoted cell apoptosis in PCOS GCs and KGN cells by targeting SGK3. CONCLUSION Deficiency of circ_0043532 suppressed cell proliferation and induced cell cycle arrest and cell apoptosis in PCOS by modulation of miR-182/SGK3 axis.
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- Lishuang Xu
- Department of Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NO.48 Huaishu Street, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NO.48 Huaishu Street, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NO.48 Huaishu Street, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NO.48 Huaishu Street, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NO.48 Huaishu Street, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NO.48 Huaishu Street, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Center of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, NO.48 Huaishu Street, Wuxi, 214002, Jiangsu, China
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Huang P, Du S, Lin Y, Huang Z, Li H, Chen G, Chen S, Chen Q, Da L, Shi H, Wei W, Yang L, Sun Y, Zheng B. Identification of Three Potential circRNA Biomarkers of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Bioinformatics Analysis and Validation. Int J Gen Med 2021; 14:5959-5968. [PMID: 34588800 PMCID: PMC8473987 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s324126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Objective It is well known that circRNAs are closely involved in the progression of various diseases. However, their functions and potential regulatory mechanisms in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remain largely unknown. In the present study, our aim was to investigate the potential diagnostic value of circRNAs in PCOS. Methods The circRNA dataset GSE145296, mRNA dataset GSE155489 and miRNA GSE138572 were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Then, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. Based on the potential interactions, a network of cirRNA-related competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) was constructed. Biological functions were predicted by Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses. For further validation, qRT-PCR method was used to detect the expression level of the candidate circRNAs. Then, receiver operating characteristics (ROC) were constructed to evaluate the diagnostic value of the three differentially expressed circRNA (DE-circRNA). Results We constructed a network of cirRNA-related ceRNA network. Hsa_circ_0075691, hsa_circ_0075692 and hsa_circ_0085997 were validate to be dysregulated in PCOS. Conclusion Hsa_circ_0075691, hsa_circ_0075692 and hsa_circ_0085997 may be potential diagnostic biomarkers of PCOS, but their specific regulatory mechanisms still need to be further studied.
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- Pengyu Huang
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China
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Li Z, He X, Zhang X, Zhang J, Guo X, Sun W, Chu M. Analysis of Expression Profiles of CircRNA and MiRNA in Oviduct during the Follicular and Luteal Phases of Sheep with Two Fecundity ( FecB Gene) Genotypes. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11102826. [PMID: 34679847 PMCID: PMC8532869 DOI: 10.3390/ani11102826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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CircRNA and miRNA, as classes of non-coding RNA, have been found to play pivotal roles in sheep reproduction. There are many reports of circRNA and miRNA in the ovary and uterus, but few in the oviduct. In this study, RNA-Seq was performed to analyze the expression profile of circRNA and miRNA in the oviduct during the follicular phase and luteal phase of sheep with FecBBB and FecB++ genotypes. The results showed that a total of 3223 circRNAs and 148 miRNAs were identified. A total of 15 DE circRNAs and 40 DE miRNAs were found in the comparison between the follicular phase and luteal phase, and 1 DE circRNA and 18 DE miRNAs were found in the comparison between the FecBBB genotype and FecB++ genotype. GO and KEGG analyses showed that the host genes of DE circRNAs were mainly enriched in the Rap1 signaling pathway, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway and neuroactive ligand-receptor interactions. Novel_circ_0004065, novel_circ_0005109, novel_circ_0012086, novel_circ_0014274 and novel_circ_0001794 were found to be possibly involved in the oviductal reproduction process. GO and KEGG analyses showed that the target genes of DE miRNAs were mainly enriched in insulin secretion, the cAMP signaling pathway, the cGMP-PKG signaling pathway, the Rap1 signaling pathway and the TGF-β signaling pathway, and the target genes LPAR1, LPAR2, FGF18, TACR3, BMP6, SMAD4, INHBB, SKP1 and TGFBR2 were found to be associated with the reproductive process. Miranda software was used to identify 27 miRNAs that may bind to 13 DE circRNAs, including miR-22-3p (target to novel_circ_0004065), miR-127, miR-136 (target to novel_circ_0000417), miR-27a (target to novel_circ_0014274) and oar-miR-181a (target to novel_circ_ 0017815). The results of this study will help to elucidate the regulatory mechanisms of circRNAs and miRNAs in sheep reproduction. Our study, although not establishing direct causal relationships of the circRNA and miRNA changes, enriches the sheep circRNA and miRNA database and provides a basis for further studies on sheep reproduction.
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- Zhifeng Li
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (Z.L.); (X.H.)
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (Z.L.); (X.H.)
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- Tianjin Institute of Animal Sciences, Tianjin 300381, China; (X.Z.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Tianjin Institute of Animal Sciences, Tianjin 300381, China; (X.Z.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- Tianjin Institute of Animal Sciences, Tianjin 300381, China; (X.Z.); (J.Z.); (X.G.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Correspondence: (W.S.); (M.C.); Tel.: +86-0514-8797-9213 (W.S.); +86-010-6281-9850 (M.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (Z.L.); (X.H.)
- Correspondence: (W.S.); (M.C.); Tel.: +86-0514-8797-9213 (W.S.); +86-010-6281-9850 (M.C.)
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Lu X, Gao H, Zhu B, Lin G. Circular RNA circ_RANBP9 exacerbates polycystic ovary syndrome via microRNA-136-5p/ XIAP axis. Bioengineered 2021; 12:6748-6758. [PMID: 34546853 PMCID: PMC8806864 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1964157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease that affects the health of many women. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are associated with the occurrence and progression of PCOS. This study aimed to explore the function of circ_RANBP9 in PCOS. First, the circ_RANBP9 level was found to be increased in the plasma of patients with PCOS and ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) using Reverse Transcription-Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR). In GCs, loss of circ_RANBP9 decelerated proliferation and accelerated apoptosis of KGN and COV434 cells, as determined by MTT assay, colony formation assay, and flow cytometry. Furthermore, bioinformatics analysis showed that circ_RANBP9 and XIAP can be targeted by the microRNA, miR-136-5p. Luciferase reporter assay and RNA pull-down assay further verified the interaction between miR-136-5p and circ_RANBP9 or XIAP. Importantly, knockdown of circ_RANBP9 suppressed proliferation and promoted apoptosis of KGN and COV434 cells, whereas inhibition of miR-136-5p reversed these effects. Additionally, XIAP abolished the repression of proliferation and acceleration of apoptosis induced by miR-136-5p. The promotion of apoptosis was accompanied by upregulation of caspase-3 and Bax, and downregulation of Bcl-2, as estimated by western blotting. In conclusion, silencing of circ_RANBP9 inhibited GC proliferation and facilitated apoptosis by mediating the miR-136-5p/XIAP pathway. These findings provide a new theoretical basis for screening and treatment of PCOS.
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- Xiaohui Lu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Genetic Testing, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Women and Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Genetic Testing, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Genetic Testing, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Pei CZ, Jin L, Baek KH. Pathogenetic analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome from the perspective of omics. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:112031. [PMID: 34411918 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common gynecological endocrine disease, involving multiple genes, multiple pathways, and complex hormone secretion processes. Hence, the pathogenesis of PCOS cannot be explained by a single factor. Omics analysis includes genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, which are fast and effective methods for studying the pathogenesis of diseases. PCOS is primarily characterized by androgen excess, and reproductive and metabolic dysfunctions. The application of omics analysis in the body fluids, blood, cells or tissues of women with PCOS offers the potential for unexpected molecular advantages in explaining new mechanisms of PCOS etiology and pathophysiology, and provides new perspectives for identifying potential biomarkers and developing new therapeutic targets. At present, several omics analyses have been applied to produce complex datasets. In this manuscript, the recent advances in omics research on PCOS are summarized, aiming at an important and parallel review of the newly published research.
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- Chang-Zhu Pei
- Department of Biomedical Science, Cell and Gene Therapy Research Institute, CHA University, Bundang CHA Hospital, Gyeonggi-Do 13488, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Yanbian Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Jilin Provincial Yanji-Shi, 133000, China
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Cell and Gene Therapy Research Institute, CHA University, Bundang CHA Hospital, Gyeonggi-Do 13488, Republic of Korea.
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Ma X, Wang G, Wu L, Liu H, Jiang H, Wang L, Liu Q, Wu Q, Tian X, Li X. Dynamic expression and functional analysis of circular RNA in the gonads of Chinese soft-shelled turtles (Pelodiscus sinensis). COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2021; 39:100863. [PMID: 34237608 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2021.100863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Circular RNA (circRNA) is a noncoding RNA that can regulate a variety of biological processes. CircRNAs can regulate gene expression posttranscriptionally by acting as microRNA sponges. Many turtle species are remarkable organisms due to their reproductive processes. However, information on circRNA in the gonads of turtles is limited. In this study, 6, 121 circRNAs were identified in the testes and ovaries of Chinese soft-shelled turtles (Pelodiscus sinensis) using the Illumina platform, and 710 circRNAs were significantly differentially expressed (DE). The DE circRNAs included 541 upregulated and 169 downregulated circRNAs in the testes. GO and KEGG pathway analysis indicated that the DE circRNAs were enriched in several signaling pathways, including GnRH, Wnt, FoxO, Progesterone mediated oocyte maturation, and mTOR signaling pathways. Five DE circRNAs were randomly selected, and their relative expression levels in ovaries and testes were detected by quantitative real-time PCR. All of these circRNAs were differentially expressed. In addition, 9, 883 interactions between circRNAs and miRNAs were predicted in the turtles. Target genes of the miRNAs include a range of genes regulating gonadal development. Seven ceRNA networks (DE circRNAs-DE miRNAs-DE mRNAs), including 7 DE circRNAs, 11 DE miRNAs and 20 DE mRNAs, were constructed. The networks included Cdc6, the miR-1 family, the miR-203 family, and the miR-302 family. The expression profile of gonadal circRNAs might help to elucidate the roles of nonprotein coding RNAs in turtle gonadal development.
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- Xiao Ma
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, People's Republic of China.
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Xu X, Song X, Xu X, Zheng Y, Xu L, Shen L. Inhibition of sestrin 1 alleviates polycystic ovary syndrome by decreasing autophagy. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:11774-11785. [PMID: 33883304 PMCID: PMC8109134 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, accounting for 50-70% of anovulatory infertility cases. However, the etiology of PCOS at the molecular level remains unclear. Here, bioinformatics analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between adipose tissue of PCOS patients and matched tissues from non-hyperandrogenic women. RT-qPCR, western blot, cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), EdU (5-Ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine) staining, LC3 staining, ROS (reactive oxygen species) detection, and apoptosis assays were conducted to explore the effects of sestrin 1 on KGN human granulosa-like tumor cells. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that DEGs in adipose tissue from PCOS patients were enriched in the p53 signaling pathway. Moreover, sestrin 1 was identified as a major target of the p53 gene. Downregulation of sestrin 1 inhibited proliferation of KGN cells by inhibiting autophagy. Additionally, sestrin 1 downregulation increased ROS generation and promoted apoptosis in KGN cells. By contrast, overexpression of sestrin 1 increased cell viability by increasing autophagy in KGN cells. Together, these results suggest that downregulation of sestrin 1 may be a potential novel treatment strategy for PCOS.
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- Xiaoyuan Xu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Jingdezhen, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi 333000, China
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- Department of Cytogenetics Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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Cai H, Chang T, Li Y, Jia Y, Li H, Zhang M, Su P, Zhang L, Xiang W. Circular DDX10 is associated with ovarian function and assisted reproductive technology outcomes through modulating the proliferation and steroidogenesis of granulosa cells. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:9592-9612. [PMID: 33742605 PMCID: PMC8064152 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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circRNAs are present in human ovarian tissue, but how they regulate ovarian function remains unknown. In the current study, we investigated the levels of circRNAs in granulosa cells (GCs) derived from human follicular fluid, explored their correlation with female ovarian reserve function and clinical outcomes of assisted reproduction technique (ART), and investigated their effects on the biological functions of GC cell lines (COV434) in vitro. We identified that the levels of circDDX10 in GCs decreased gradually with aging (P < 0.01) and was positively correlated with AMH (r = 0.45, P < 0.01) and AFC (r = 0.32, P < 0.01), but not with FSH and estradiol (P > 0.05). Additionally, circDDX10 was related to the number of oocytes obtained, and good quality embryo rates. Silencing circDDX10 in GCs could markedly up-regulate the expression of apoptosis-related factors, reduce cell proliferation activity, inhibit the expression of steroid hormone synthesis-related factors, and prohibit the synthesis of estradiol. On the contrary, over-expression of circDDX10 had the opposite effect. circDDX10 is expected to become a novel biomarker for predicting the outcomes of ART, and may participate in the regulation of ovarian function by affecting the proliferation and apoptosis of GCs and steroid hormone synthesis.
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- Hongcai Cai
- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China.,Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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Wu G, Xia J, Yang Z, Chen Y, Jiang W, Yin T, Yang J. CircASPH promotes KGN cells proliferation through miR-375/MAP2K6 axis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 26:1817-1825. [PMID: 33372369 PMCID: PMC8918404 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a kind of endocrine disorder which is prevalent in adult women, so exploring more biomarkers for PCOS is imperative. Recently, circular RNA and microRNA are confirmed to be related with PCOS development. Whether circular RNA ASPH (circASPH) is involved in PCOS need to be studied further. We utilized RT‐qPCR to measure the expression levels of circASPH, miR‐375 and MAP2K6 in PCOS patients and normal group. The effects of circASPH and miR‐375 on KGN cells proliferation and apoptosis were observed by CCK‐8 assay, EdU incorporation assay and apoptosis assay, separately. Then Dual‐luciferase reporter assay was carried out to verify the circASPH/miR375 axis and miR375/MAP2K6 axis. The interaction between circASPH and MAP2K6 were detected with the support of RT‐qPCR and Western blot. We found circASPH and MAP2K6 were both over‐expressed in PCOS patients, while miR‐375 was in the opposite direction. Moreover, miR‐375 was negatively regulated by circASPH, while MAP2K6 was positively regulated by circASPH. In addition, circASPH directly targeted miR‐375, which targeted MAP2K6. More than that, the knockdown of circASPH repressed KGN cells proliferation and enhanced apoptosis, while the silence of miR‐375 reversed the above effects. In conclusion, circASPH promotes KGN cells proliferation through miR‐375/MAP2K6 axis in PCOS, and they are thought‐provoking biomarkers for PCOS diagnosis and therapy.
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- Gengxiang Wu
- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Centre, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Liu J, Ding J, Qu B, Liu J, Song X, Suo Q, Zhou A, Yang J. CircPSMC3 alleviates the symptoms of PCOS by sponging miR-296-3p and regulating PTEN expression. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:11001-11011. [PMID: 32808450 PMCID: PMC7521274 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common female endocrine disease that causes anovulatory infertility, still lacks promising strategy for the accurate diagnosis and effective therapeutics of PCOS attributed to its unclear aetiology. In this study, we determined the abnormal reduction in circPSMC3 expression by comparing the ovarian tissue samples of PCOS patients and normal individuals. The symptom relief caused by up-regulation of circPSMC3 in PCOS model mice suggested the potential for further study. In vitro functional experiments confirmed that circPSMC3 can inhibit cell proliferation and promote apoptosis by blocking the cell cycle in human-like granular tumour cell lines. Mechanism study revealed that circPSMC3 may play its role through sponging miR-296-3p to regulate PTEN expression. Collectively, we preliminarily characterized the role and possible insights of circPSMC3/miR-296-3p/PTEN axis in the proliferation and apoptosis of KGN cells. We hope that this work provides some original and valuable information for the research of circRNAs in PCOS, not only to better understand the pathogenesis but also to help provide new clues for seeking for the future therapeutic target of PCOS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jun Liu
- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science &Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science &Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science &Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science &Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science &Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Renmin Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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