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Ma J, Gan L, Chen H, Chen L, Hu Y, Luan C, Chen K, Zhang J. Upregulated miR-374a-5p drives psoriasis pathogenesis through WIF1 downregulation and Wnt5a/NF-κB activation. Cell Signal 2024; 119:111171. [PMID: 38604345 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111171] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are an abundant class of non-coding RNA molecules. Recent studies have shown that multiple miRNAs are abnormally expressed in patients with psoriasis. The upregulation of miR-374a-5p has been associated with psoriasis severity. However, the specific role of miR-374a-5p in the pathogenesis of psoriasis remain unclear. METHODS qRT-PCR was employed to validate the expression of miR-374a-5p in psoriatic lesions and in a psoriasis-like cell model constructed using a mixture of M5 (IL-17A, IL-22, OSM, IL-1α, and TNF-α). HaCaT cells were transfected with miR-374a-5p mimic/inhibitor, and assays including EdU, CCK-8, and flow cytometry were conducted to evaluate the effect of miR-374a-5p on cell proliferation. The expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α was verified by qRT-PCR. Bioinformatics analysis and dual-luciferase reporter gene assay were performed to detect the downstream target genes and upstream transcription factors of miR-374a-5p, followed by validation of their expression through qRT-PCR and Western blotting. A psoriasis-like mouse model was established using imiquimod cream topical application. The psoriasis area and severity index scoring, hematoxylin-eosin histology staining, and Ki67 immunohistochemistry were employed to validate the effect of miR-374a-5p on the psoriatic inflammation phenotype after intradermal injection of miR-374a-5p agomir/NC. Additionally, the expression of pathway-related molecules and inflammatory factors such as IL-1β, IL-17a, and TNF-α was verified by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Upregulation of miR-374a-5p was observed in psoriatic lesions and the psoriasis-like cell model. In vitro experiments demonstrated that miR-374a-5p not only promoted the proliferation of HaCaT cells but also upregulated the expression of inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α. Furthermore, miR-374a-5p promoted skin inflammation and epidermal thickening in the Imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like mouse model. Mechanistic studies revealed that miR-374a-5p led to downregulation of WIF1, thereby activating the Wnt5a/NF-κB signaling pathway. The transcription factor p65 encoded by RELA, as a subunit of NF-κB, further upregulated the expression of miR-374a-5p upon activation. This positive feedback loop promoted keratinocyte proliferation and abnormal inflammation, thereby facilitating the development of psoriasis. CONCLUSION Our findings elucidate the role of miR-374a-5p upregulation in the pathogenesis of psoriasis through inhibition of WIF1 and activation of the Wnt5a/NF-κB pathway, providing new potential therapeutic targets for psoriasis.
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- Jing Ma
- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China.
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China.
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- Hospital for Skin Diseases, Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, China.
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Liao K, Chen P, Zhang M, Wang J, Hatzihristidis T, Lin X, Yang L, Yao N, Liu C, Hong Y, Li X, Liu H, Zúñiga-Pflücker JC, Love PE, Chen X, Liu WH, Zhao B, Xiao C. Critical roles of the miR-17∼92 family in thymocyte development, leukemogenesis, and autoimmunity. Cell Rep 2024; 43:114261. [PMID: 38776224 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Thymocyte development requires precise control of PI3K-Akt signaling to promote proliferation and prevent leukemia and autoimmune disorders. Here, we show that ablating individual clusters of the miR-17∼92 family has a negligible effect on thymocyte development, while deleting the entire family severely impairs thymocyte proliferation and reduces thymic cellularity, phenocopying genetic deletion of Dicer. Mechanistically, miR-17∼92 expression is induced by Myc-mediated pre-T cell receptor (TCR) signaling, and miR-17∼92 promotes thymocyte proliferation by suppressing the translation of Pten. Retroviral expression of miR-17∼92 restores the proliferation and differentiation of Myc-deficient thymocytes. Conversely, partial deletion of the miR-17∼92 family significantly delays Myc-driven leukemogenesis. Intriguingly, thymocyte-specific transgenic miR-17∼92 expression does not cause leukemia or lymphoma but instead aggravates skin inflammation, while ablation of the miR-17∼92 family ameliorates skin inflammation. This study reveals intricate roles of the miR-17∼92 family in balancing thymocyte development, leukemogenesis, and autoimmunity and identifies those microRNAs (miRNAs) as potential therapeutic targets for leukemia and autoimmune diseases.
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- Kunyu Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, and Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Furong Laboratory, Changsha, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- Section on Hematopoiesis and Lymphocyte Biology, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, and Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Structural Biology of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Structural Biology of Zhejiang Province, School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, and Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, China; Department of Dermatology, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, National Engineering Research Center of Personalized Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Immunology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Section on Hematopoiesis and Lymphocyte Biology, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, China; Department of Dermatology, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Skin Health and Disease, Hunan Key Laboratory of Skin Cancer and Psoriasis, National Engineering Research Center of Personalized Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China.
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, and Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Furong Laboratory, Changsha, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China; Department of Immunology and Microbiology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Liu L, Xue Y, Li Y, Chen Y, Pan X, Huang Y, Chen T, Zhong J, Shao X, Pu Y, Chen J. Genome-wide DNA methylation of lesional and peri-lesional skin in vitiligo: a comparative and integrated analysis of multi-omics in Chinese population. Hum Genet 2024; 143:137-149. [PMID: 38182908 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-023-02630-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Several studies have emphasized the role of DNA methylation in vitiligo. However, its profile in human skin of individuals with vitiligo remains unknown. Here, we aimed to study the DNA methylation profile of vitiligo using pairwise comparisons of lesions, peri-lesions, and healthy skin. We investigated DNA methylation levels in six lesional skin, six peri-lesional skin, and eight healthy skin samples using an Illumina 850 K methylation chip. We then integrated DNA methylation data with transcriptome data to identify differentially methylated and expressed genes (DMEGs) and analyzed their functional enrichment. Subsequently, we compared the methylation and transcriptome characteristics of all skin samples, and the related genes were further studied using scRNA-seq data. Finally, validation was performed using an external dataset. We observed more DNA hypomethylated sites in patients with vitiligo. Further integrated analysis identified 264 DMEGs that were mainly functionally enriched in cell division, pigmentation, circadian rhythm, fatty acid metabolism, peroxidase activity, synapse regulation, and extracellular matrix. In addition, in the peri-lesional skin, we found that methylation levels of 102 DMEGs differed prior to changes in their transcription levels and identified 16 key pre-DMEGs (ANLN, CDCA3, CENPA, DEPDC1, ECT2, DEPDC1B, HMMR, KIF18A, KIF18B, TTK, KIF23, DCT, EDNRB, MITF, OCA2, and TYRP1). Single-cell RNA analysis showed that these genes were associated with cycling keratinocytes and melanocytes. Further analysis of cellular communication indicated the involvement of the extracellular matrix. The expression of related genes was verified using an external dataset. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to report a comprehensive DNA methylation profile of clinical vitiligo and peri-lesional skin. These findings would contribute to future research on the pathogenesis of vitiligo and potential therapeutic strategies.
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- Lin Liu
- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Institute of Vascular Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Chongqing People's Hospital, Chongqing Academy of Medical Sciences, Chongqing, 401121, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Yang Z, Zhang L, Chen X, Yang G, Zhan J, Li S, He F, Fan G. Mesoporous silica-based nanocarriers with dual response to pH and ROS for enhanced anti-inflammation therapy of 5-demethylnobiletin against psoriasis-like lesions. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123373. [PMID: 37673281 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease accompanied with chronic papulosquamous lesions and multiple comorbidities that considerably affect patients' quality of life. In order to develop an enhanced therapeutic strategy for psoriasis, 5-demethylnobiletin (5-DN), a kind of polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) with high anti-inflammatory activity, was delivered in vitro and in vivo by the nanocarrier of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) both in the human keratinocytes HaCaT cell line and the mouse model with psoriasis-like lesions. The drug-loaded nanocarrier system (MSNs@5-DN) significantly improved the biocompatibility and bioavailability of 5-DN. Investigations at cell biological, histopathological, and molecular levels revealed the pharmacological mechanism of the drug delivery system, including the inhibition of inflammatory responses by downregulating the proinflammatory cytokine levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). The upregulation of anti‑inflammatory cytokine of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and microRNA-17-5p, a critical regulator of the PTEN/AKT pathway, was also observed. The psoriasis-like lesions were markedly ameliorated in the mouse models treated with MSNs@5-DN. The designed drug-loading system shows an enhanced therapeutic outcome for psoriasis-like lesion compared with free 5-DN. This study revealed the synergistic effect of functionalized MSNs loaded with PMFs on the clinical treatment of human psoriasis.
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- Yimin Wang
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, PR China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, PR China
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- National Research Center of Rice Deep Process and Byproducts, Hunan Key Laboratory of Grain-oil Deep Process and Quality Control, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, Hunan, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, PR China; Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Li Shizhen College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, PR China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300193, PR China.
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Jiang X, Shi R, Ma R, Tang X, Gong Y, Yu Z, Shi Y. The role of microRNA in psoriasis: A review. Exp Dermatol 2023; 32:1598-1612. [PMID: 37382420 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that involves a complex interplay between infiltrated immune cells and keratinocytes. Great progress has been made in the research on the molecular mechanism of coding and non-coding genes, which has helped in clinical treatment. However, our understanding of this complex disease is far from clear. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that are involved in post-transcriptional regulation, characterised by their role in mediating gene silencing. Recent studies on miRNAs have revealed their important role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We reviewed the current advances in the study of miRNAs in psoriasis; the existing research has found that dysregulated miRNAs in psoriasis notably affect keratinocyte proliferation and/or differentiation processes, as well as inflammation progress. In addition, miRNAs also influence the function of immune cells in psoriasis, including CD4+ T cells, dendritic cells, Langerhans cells and so on. In addition, we discuss possible miRNA-based therapy for psoriasis, such as the topical delivery of exogenous miRNAs, miRNA antagonists and miRNA mimics. Our review highlights the potential role of miRNAs in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, and we expect more research progress with miRNAs in the future, which will help us understand this complex skin disease more accurately.
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- Xingyu Jiang
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Institute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Tokić S, Jirouš M, Plužarić V, Mihalj M, Šola M, Tolušić Levak M, Glavaš K, Balogh P, Štefanić M. The miR-20a/miR-92b Profile Is Associated with Circulating γδ T-Cell Perturbations in Mild Psoriasis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:4323. [PMID: 36901753 PMCID: PMC10001743 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054323] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Psoriasis vulgaris (PV) is an autoinflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology. Current evidence suggests a pathogenic role of γδT cells, but the growing complexity of this population has made the offending subset difficult to pinpoint. The work on γδTCRint and γδTCRhi subsets, which express intermediate and high levels of γδTCR at their surface, respectively, is particularly scarce, leaving their inner workings in PV essentially unresolved. We have shown here that the γδTCRint/γδTCRhi cell composition and their transcriptom are related to the differential miRNA expression by performing a targeted miRNA and mRNA quantification (RT-qPCR) in multiplexed, flow-sorted γδ blood T cells from healthy controls (n = 14) and patients with PV (n = 13). A significant loss of miR-20a in bulk γδT cells (~fourfold decrease, PV vs. controls) largely mirrored increasing Vδ1-Vδ2- and γδintVδ1-Vδ2- cell densities in the bloodstream, culminating in a relative excess of γδintVδ1-Vδ2- cells for PV. Transcripts encoding DNA-binding factors (ZBTB16), cytokine receptors (IL18R1), and cell adhesion molecules (SELPLG) were depleted in the process, closely tracking miR-20a availability in bulk γδ T-cell RNA. Compared to controls, PV was also associated with enhanced miR-92b expression (~13-fold) in bulk γδT cells that lacked association with the γδT cell composition. The miR-29a and let-7c expressions remained unaltered in case-control comparisons. Overall, our data expand the current landscape of the peripheral γδT cell composition, underlining changes in its mRNA/miRNA transcriptional circuits that may inform PV pathogenesis.
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- Stana Tokić
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Immunology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pecs, 7622 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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miRNA expression profiles of the perilesional skin of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis patients are highly similar. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22645. [PMID: 36587063 PMCID: PMC9805436 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-27235-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis vulgaris (PV) are chronic inflammatory skin diseases with heterogeneous molecular backgrounds. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to either development or regulation of many immune system related diseases. Only few miRNA profiling studies are available for AD and no comparisons between AD and PV skin miRNA profiles have been performed recently. We conducted a miRNA profiling analysis of skin, as well as serum, from adult AD and PV patients and control individuals. 130 miRNAs were differentially expressed in AD skin, of which 77 were common differentially expressed in AD and PV. No differentially expressed miRNAs were detected in serum. Pathway analyses revealed differentially expressed miRNAs to potentially target immune-system related pathways, including TNF-α, IL-2/STAT4 and IL-6/JAK/STAT3. Additional genetic analysis of published AD GWAS dataset detected association of several target genes of differentially expressed miRNAs in skin. Moreover, miR-28-5p, miR-31-5p, miR-378a-3p and miR-203a were validated as upregulated in the skin of AD and PV patients. All validated miRNAs were reliable predictive markers for AD or PV. In conclusion, miRNA expression pattern in the skin of adult AD patients is highly similar to that of PV with multiple differentially expressed miRNAs potentially involved in the regulation of immune responses in AD and PV.
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Zhou Y, Xu F, Chen XY, Yan BX, Wang ZY, Chen SQ, Zheng M, Man XY. The epidermal immune microenvironment plays a dominant role in psoriasis development, as revealed by mass cytometry. Cell Mol Immunol 2022; 19:1400-1413. [PMID: 36348078 PMCID: PMC9708662 DOI: 10.1038/s41423-022-00940-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease. The diversity and heterogeneity of immune cells in human skin have been studied in recent years, but the spatial distribution of immune cells at the single-cell level in the human psoriatic epidermis and dermis remains unclear. In this study, we mapped psoriatic skin immune cells from paired lesional, perilesional, and nonlesional skin samples using mass cytometry. Phenotypic dendritic cells (DCs) were found in the psoriatic epidermis and dermis. Psoriatic dermal CD1c+CD11b+ cDC2s migrated to the epidermis in the perilesional skin during the preinitiation stage. CD1c+CD11b+ cDC2s rapidly replaced EpCAM+CD11clow LC cells and initiated inflammation. Simultaneously, CD207+CD11chi LC and CD5+ T cells accumulated in the psoriatic epidermis and orchestrated epidermal inflammation in psoriasis. The immune cell pool in the psoriatic dermis primarily included APCs and T cells. However, unlike that in the dermis, the epidermal immune environment was more significant and coincided with the inflammation occurring during psoriasis.The epidermal immune microenvironment plays a dominant role in psoriasis. Langerhans cells, epidermis-resident memory T cells and macrophages together contribute to healthy epidermal immune homeostasis. However, psoriatic CD1c+CD11b+ epidermal cDC2s are positioned in the perilesional area, replacing EpCAM+CD11clow LCs rapidly and initiating inflammation. Epidermal CD141+ cDC1s, CD1c+ cDC2s, CD14+ moDCs, and BDCA2+ pDCs orchestrate psoriatic inflammation. Meanwhile, CD11chi LCs and CD5+ T cells accumulate in the psoriatic epidermis.
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- Yuan Zhou
- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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Quadri M, Pellegrini C, Efimova T, Palazzo E. Editorial: New tools and molecular advances in hyperproliferative skin disorders. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:1002872. [PMID: 36035385 PMCID: PMC9403983 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1002872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Marika Quadri
- DermoLAB, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental, and Morphological Science, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Dermatology, Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, United States
- The George Washington Cancer Center, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, United States
- Department of Dermatology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, United States
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- DermoLAB, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental, and Morphological Science, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- *Correspondence: Elisabetta Palazzo
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Investigating melanogenesis-related microRNAs as disease biomarkers in vitiligo. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13526. [PMID: 35941163 PMCID: PMC9360006 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17770-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Vitiligo is considered a disabling disease that affects physical, social, psychological, and occupational aspects of an individual's quality of life. The search for non-invasive and reliable biomarkers for vitiligo's early diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment prediction is under intensive investigation. There is currently an emerging interest in employing miRNAs as biomarkers to predict vitiligo diagnosis and prognosis, inspired by the well-preserved nature of miRNAs in serum or plasma. In the current study, we assessed a panel of 20 melanogenesis pathway-related microRNAs (miRNAs) using quantitative real-time PCR technique in 85 non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) patients compared to 85 normal controls followed by function and pathway enrichment analysis for the miRNAs with significant results. Twelve out of the 20 circulating miRNAs showed significantly higher expression levels in vitiligo patients relative to controls where miR-423 show the highest expression level followed by miR-182, miR-106a, miR-23b, miR-9, miR-124, miR-130a, miR-203a, miR-181, miR-152, and miR-320a. While six miRNAs (miR-224, miR-148a, miR-137, and miR-7, miR-148b, miR-145, miR-374b, and miR-196b) didn’t show significant expression level. The analysis of the receiver operating curve indicated that miR-423, miR-106a, and miR-182 were outstanding biomarkers with the highest areas under the curve in vitiligo. This study is the first Egyptian study to investigate a panel of miRNAs expression profile in the plasma of patients with NSV. Our results suggest that specific circulating miRNAs signature might be implicated in vitiligo pathogenesis and could potentially be used as biomarkers in vitiligo.
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Deng J, Schieler C, Borghans JAM, Lu C, Pandit A. Finding Gene Regulatory Networks in Psoriasis: Application of a Tree-Based Machine Learning Approach. Front Immunol 2022; 13:921408. [PMID: 35874668 PMCID: PMC9301015 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.921408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder. Although it has been studied extensively, the molecular mechanisms driving the disease remain unclear. In this study, we utilized a tree-based machine learning approach to explore the gene regulatory networks underlying psoriasis. We then validated the regulators and their networks in an independent cohort. We identified some key regulators of psoriasis, which are candidates to serve as potential drug targets and disease severity biomarkers. According to the gene regulatory network that we identified, we suggest that interferon signaling represents a key pathway of psoriatic inflammation.
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- Jingwen Deng
- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Chuanjian Lu, ; Aridaman Pandit,
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Chuanjian Lu, ; Aridaman Pandit,
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Epigenetic Mechanisms of Epidermal Differentiation. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23094874. [PMID: 35563264 PMCID: PMC9102508 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23094874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Keratinocyte differentiation is an essential process for epidermal stratification and stratum corneum formation. Keratinocytes proliferate in the basal layer of the epidermis and start their differentiation by changing their functional or phenotypical type; this process is regulated via induction or repression of epidermal differentiation complex (EDC) genes that play a pivotal role in epidermal development. Epidermal development and the keratinocyte differentiation program are orchestrated by several transcription factors, signaling pathways, and epigenetic regulators. The latter exhibits both activating and repressive effects on chromatin in keratinocytes via the ATP-dependent chromatin remodelers, histone demethylases, and genome organizers that promote terminal keratinocyte differentiation, and the DNA methyltransferases, histone deacetylases, and Polycomb components that stimulate proliferation of progenitor cells and inhibit premature activation of terminal differentiation-associated genes. In addition, microRNAs are involved in different processes between proliferation and differentiation during the program of epidermal development. Here, we bring together current knowledge of the mechanisms controlling gene expression during keratinocyte differentiation. An awareness of epigenetic mechanisms and their alterations in health and disease will help to bridge the gap between our current knowledge and potential applications for epigenetic regulators in clinical practice to pave the way for promising target therapies.
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Xiong Y, Delic D, Zeng S, Chen X, Chu C, Hasan AA, Krämer BK, Klein T, Yin L, Hocher B. Regulation of SARS CoV-2 host factors in the kidney and heart in rats with 5/6 nephrectomy-effects of salt, ARB, DPP4 inhibitor and SGLT2 blocker. BMC Nephrol 2022; 23:117. [PMID: 35331159 PMCID: PMC8942812 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-022-02747-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Host factors such as angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and the transmembrane protease, serine-subtype-2 (TMPRSS2) are important factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Clinical and pre-clinical studies demonstrated that RAAS-blocking agents can be safely used during a SARS-CoV-2 infection but it is unknown if DPP-4 inhibitors or SGLT2-blockers may promote COVID-19 by increasing the host viral entry enzymes ACE2 and TMPRSS2. Methods We investigated telmisartan, linagliptin and empagliflozin induced effects on renal and cardiac expression of ACE2, TMPRSS2 and key enzymes involved in RAAS (REN, AGTR2, AGT) under high-salt conditions in a non-diabetic experimental 5/6 nephrectomy (5/6 Nx) model. In the present study, the gene expression of Ace2, Tmprss2, Ren, Agtr2 and Agt was assessed with qRT-PCR and the protein expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 with immunohistochemistry in the following experimental groups: Sham + normal diet (ND) + placebo (PBO); 5/6Nx + ND + PBO; 5/6Nx + high salt-diet (HSD) + PBO; 5/6Nx + HSD + telmisartan; 5/6Nx + HSD + linagliptin; 5/6Nx + HSD + empagliflozin. Results In the kidney, the expression of Ace2 was not altered on mRNA level under disease and treatment conditions. The renal TMPRSS2 levels (mRNA and protein) were not affected, whereas the cardiac level was significantly increased in 5/6Nx rats. Intriguingly, the elevated TMPRSS2 protein expression in the heart was significantly normalized after treatment with telmisartan, linagliptin and empagliflozin. Conclusions Our study indicated that there is no upregulation regarding host factors potentially promoting SARS-CoV-2 virus entry into host cells when the SGLT2-blocker empagliflozin, telmisartan and the DPP4-inhibitor blocker linagliptin are used. The results obtained in a preclinical, experimental non-diabetic kidney failure model need confirmation in ongoing interventional clinical trials.
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- Yingquan Xiong
- Fifth Department of Medicine (Nephrology/Endocrinology/Rheumatology), University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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- Fifth Department of Medicine (Nephrology/Endocrinology/Rheumatology), University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.,Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Biberach, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany.,Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Mitte, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Fifth Department of Medicine (Nephrology/Endocrinology/Rheumatology), University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.,Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.,Institute of Pharmacy, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Fifth Department of Medicine (Nephrology/Endocrinology/Rheumatology), University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Biberach, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Fifth Department of Medicine (Nephrology/Endocrinology/Rheumatology), University Medical Centre Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany. .,Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China. .,Key Laboratory of Study and Discovery of Small Targeted Molecules of Hunan Province, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China. .,Institute of Medical Diagnostics, IMD, Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Shen Y, Zhao S, Hua M. Long non-coding RNA LINC01194 promotes the inflammatory response and apoptosis of LPS-treated MLE 12 cells through the miR-203a-3p /MIP-2 axis. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2021; 100:402-411. [PMID: 34855515 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2021-0255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Acute lung injury (ALI) induced by bacteria LPS is characterized by the upregulation of the apoptosis rate of tissue cells and aggravation of inflammatory response. Although many studies have focused on the pathogenesis of this disease, its mechanism remains unknown. This study examined the regulatory role of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) LINC01194 in the progression of ALI through various bioinformatics analyses and experimental work, including ELISA assay, dual-luciferase reporter assay, biotinylated RNA pull-down assay, and western blot analysis. The result showed that the LINC01194 was overexpressed in the ALI-induced mice model. We observed a significant upregulation of LINC01194 in LPS-treated Mouse lung epithelial type II cells (MLE-12 cells) after 24 hrs of induction. Bioinformatics analysis, Elisa assay, qRT-PCR analysis, Biotinylated RNA pull-down assay, apoptosis test, and western blot analysis demonstrated that the LINC01194 could act as a miR-203a-3p sponge to activate the inflammatory response in LPS-induced ALI model through post-transcriptional upregulation of MIP-2. We showed that LINC01194 regulates the inflammatory response and apoptosis of LPS-induced mice and MLE-12 cells via the miR-203a-3p/MIP-2 axis. LINC01194 could be a potential biomarker for early diagnosis and the treatment of ALI.
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- Yuyao Shen
- the Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Yantai, China;
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- Xincheng Branch of Zaozhuang Municipal Hospital, Zaozhuang, China;
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Solvin ÅØ, Chawla K, Olsen LC, Hegre SA, Danielsen K, Jenssen M, Furberg AS, Saunes M, Hveem K, Saetrom P, Løset M. MicroRNA profiling of psoriatic skin identifies 11 miRNAs associated with disease severity. Exp Dermatol 2021; 31:535-547. [PMID: 34748247 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that have emerged as central regulators of gene expression and powerful biomarkers of disease. Much is yet unknown about their role in psoriasis pathology. To globally characterize the miRNAome of psoriatic skin, skin biopsies were collected from psoriatic cases (n = 75) and non-psoriatic controls (n = 46) and RNA sequenced. Count data were meta-analysed with a previously published dataset (cases, n = 24, controls, n = 20), increasing the number of psoriatic cases fourfold from previously published studies. Differential gene expression analyses were performed comparing lesional psoriatic (PP), non-lesional psoriatic (PN) and control (NN) skin. Further, functional enrichment and cell-specific analyses were performed. Across all contrasts, we identified 439 significantly differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs), of which 85 were novel for psoriasis and 11 were related to disease severity. Meta-analyses identified 20 DEMs between PN and NN, suggesting an inherent change in the constitution of all skin in psoriasis. By integrating the miRNA transcriptome with mRNA target interactions, we identified several functionally enriched terms, including "thyroid hormone signalling," "insulin resistance" and various infectious diseases. Cell-specific expression analyses revealed that the upregulated DEMs were enriched in epithelial and immune cells. This study provides the most comprehensive overview of the miRNAome in psoriatic skin to date and identifies a miRNA signature related to psoriasis severity. Our results may represent molecular links between psoriasis and related comorbidities and have outlined potential directions for future functional studies to identify biomarkers and treatment targets.
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- Åshild Ø Solvin
- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Bioinformatics Core Facility, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Bioinformatics Core Facility, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Bioinformatics Core Facility, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway.,Department of Microbiology and Infection Control, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Clinic of Orthopaedy, Rheumatology and Dermatology, St. Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,HUNT Research Centre, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Bioinformatics Core Facility, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Dermatology, Clinic of Orthopaedy, Rheumatology and Dermatology, St. Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Shen F, Liu Y, Wang L, Chai X, Yang J, Feng Q, Li X. Identification of HIV-1-specific cascaded microRNA-mRNA regulatory relationships by parallel mRNA and microRNA expression profiling with AIDS patients after antiviral treatment. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27428. [PMID: 34871208 PMCID: PMC8568437 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The pathogenesis of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection is so complex that have not been clearly defined, despite intensive efforts have been made by many researchers. MicroRNA (miRNA) as regulation factor in various human diseases may influence the course of HIV-1 infection by targeting mRNAs. Thus, studies combining transcription of posttranscriptional miRNA regulation are required. METHODS With the purpose of identifying cascaded miRNA-mRNA regulatory relationships related to HIV infection in gene level, the parallel miRNA, and mRNA expression profiles were analyzed to select differential expressed miRNAs and mRNAs. Then, miRNA-mRNA interactions were predicted using 3 data sources and Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated based on the gene expression level for accuracy improvement. Furthermore, the calculation of the regulatory impact factors was conducted to reveal crucial regulators in HIV-1 infection. To give further insight into these transcription factor (TF) regulators, the differentially co-expression analysis was conducted to identify differentially co-expressed links and differential co-expressed genes and the co-expression gene modules were identified using a threshold-based hierarchical clustering method, then modules were combined into a miRNA-TF-mRNA network. RESULTS A total of 69,126 differentially co-expressed links and 626 differential co-expressed genes were identified. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that these co-expressed genes were significantly involved in immune response and apoptosis. Moreover, according to regulatory impact factors, 5 most influential TFs and miRNA in HIV-1 infection were identified and miRNA-TF-mRNA regulatory networks were built during the computing process. CONCLUSIONS In our study, a set of integrated methods was generated to identify important regulators and miRNA-TF-mRNA interactions. Parallel profiling analysis of the miRNAs and mRNAs expression of HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients after antiretroviral therapy indicated that some regulators have wide impact on gene regulation and that these regulatory elements may bear significant implications on the underlying molecular mechanism and pathogenesis of AIDS occurrence.
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- Fangyuan Shen
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- No. 3 Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM (West District), Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of TCM, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Zou A, Jian Q. CXCL10 and its related key genes as potential biomarkers for psoriasis: Evidence from bioinformatics and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27365. [PMID: 34559160 PMCID: PMC8462640 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Although several studies have attempted to investigate the etiology of and mechanism underlying psoriasis, the precise molecular mechanism remains unclear. Our study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism underlying psoriasis based on bioinformatics.GSE30999, GSE34248, GSE41662, and GSE50790 datasets were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. The Gene Expression Omnibus profiles were integrated to obtain differentially expressed genes in R software. Then a series of analyses was performed, such as Gene Ontology annotation, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis, protein-protein interaction network analysis, among others. The key genes were obtained by CytoHubba, and validated by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.A total of 359 differentially expressed genes were identified between 270 paired lesional and non-lesional skin groups. The common enriched pathways were nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain-like receptor signaling pathway, and cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction. Seven key genes were identified, including CXCL1, ISG15, CXCL10, STAT1, OASL, IFIT1, and IFIT3. These key genes were validated as upregulated in the 4 datasets and M5-induced HaCaT cells.Our study identified 7 key genes, namely CXCL1, ISG15, CXCL10, STAT1, OASL, IFIT1, and IFIT3, and 2 mostly enriched pathways (nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain-like receptor signaling pathway, and cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction) involved in psoriatic pathogenesis. More importantly, CXCL1, ISG15, STAT1, OASL, IFIT1, IFIT3, and especially CXCL10 may be potential biomarkers. Therefore, our findings may bring a new perspective to the molecular mechanism underlying psoriasis and suggest potential biomarkers.
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- Ailing Zou
- Department of Dermatology, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Health Care Group, Huangshi, Hubei, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Pathogenesis and Intervention, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Huangshi Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei Polytechnic University, Edong Health Care Group, Huangshi, Hubei, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Pathogenesis and Intervention, Huangshi, Hubei, China
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Yang Z, Chen Z, Wang C, Huang P, Luo M, Zhou R. STAT3/SH3PXD2A-AS1/miR-125b/STAT3 positive feedback loop affects psoriasis pathogenesis via regulating human keratinocyte proliferation. Cytokine 2021; 144:155535. [PMID: 33994260 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory dermatosis. STAT3 has been considered a critical regulator of psoriasis pathogenesis due to its role in inflammation and immune responses. Furthermore, alongside non-coding RNAs, including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and miRNAs, STAT3 also plays a critical role in psoriasis pathogenesis. Two sets of online microarray profiles (GSE50790 and GSE13355) were subsequently downloaded and analyzed to search for lncRNAs upregulated in psoriasis lesion tissues. The expression of lncRNA SH3PXD2A-AS1 could be remarkably upregulated in psoriasis specimens. SH3PXD2A-AS1 silence was found to suppress HaCaT cell proliferation and promote HaCaT cell apoptosis significantly. Meanwhile, SH3PXD2A-AS1 silence significantly increased cleaved-caspase-3 protein levels and inhibited S100A7, TNF-α, IL-6, p-STAT3, STAT3, CyclinD1, and survivin protein levels. Moreover, the expression of miR-125b could be substantially decreased within psoriasis lesion tissue samples, while miR-125b could negatively regulate the SH3PXD2A-AS1 and STAT3 expression. As predicted by an online tool and validated by luciferase reporter and RIP assays, miR-125b was found to bind to SH3PXD2A-AS1 and STAT3 3'UTR directly; SH3PXD2A-AS1 competed with 3'UTR of STAT3 for miR-125b binding to counteract miR-125b-mediated suppression of STAT3. STAT3 is known to activate the transcription of SH3PXD2A-AS1 through the targeting of its promoter region. It consequentially forms a regulatory feedback loop promoting SH3PXD2A-AS1 expression affecting HaCat cell proliferation and apoptosis. A novel STAT3 related mechanism whereby STAT 3/ SH3PXD2A-AS1/ miR-125b/STAT3 positive feedback loop which could potentially affect the pathogenesis of Psoriasis has been established.
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- Zhibo Yang
- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, China
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- The Second Clinical Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, China
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Qu S, Liu Z, Wang B. EZH2 is involved in psoriasis progression by impairing miR-125a-5p inhibition of SFMBT1 and leading to inhibition of the TGFβ/SMAD pathway. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2021; 12:2040622320987348. [PMID: 33948156 PMCID: PMC8053822 DOI: 10.1177/2040622320987348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Aims: In this study, we aimed to decipher the impact of enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) in psoriasis as well as the underlying mechanism. Methods: A mouse model of psoriasis was developed by means of imiquimod induction, with the expression of EZH2, microRNA-125a-5p (miR-125a-5p), and SFMBT1 determined. The role of EZH2, miR-125a-5p, and SFMBT1 in malignant phenotypes of HaCaT cells and the development of psoriasis in vivo was subsequently investigated through gain- and loss-of-function experiments. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assay and dual-luciferase reporter assay were conducted to explore the relationship between EZH2 or SFMBT1 and miR-125a-5p. Finally, the effects of EZH2 and miR-125a-5p on the transforming growth factor β (TGFβ)/SMAD pathway were analyzed. Results: Overexpressed SFMBT1 and EZH2 was detected while miR-125a-5p were downregulated in psoriasis tissues and human keratinocyte (HaCaT) cells. EZH2 increased the levels of IL-17A-induced cytokines and promoted the malignant phenotypes of HaCaT cells. Functionally, EZH2 reduced miR-125a-5p expression while miR-125a-5p targeted SFMBT1 to activate the TGFβ/SMAD pathway in vitro. Knockdown of EZH2 or up-regulation of miR-125a-5p inhibited cell proliferation and the levels of IL-17A-induced cytokines, but increased the expression of TGFβ1 and the extent of smad2 and smad3 phosphorylation in HaCaT cells. Notably, EZH2 contributed to the development of psoriasis in vivo by inhibiting the TGFβ/SMAD pathway via impairment of miR-125a-5p-mediated SFMBT1 inhibition. Conclusion: Taken together, the results of the current study highlight the ability of EZH2 to potentially inactivate the TGFβ/SMAD pathway via upregulation of miR-125a-5p-dependent SFMBT1during the progression of psoriatic lesions.
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- Shengming Qu
- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, P.R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 218, Ziqiang Road, Changchun, Jilin Province 130041, P.R. China
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Landeck L, Sabat R, Ghoreschi K, Man XY, Fuhrmeister K, Gonzalez-Martinez E, Asadullah K. Immunotherapy in psoriasis. Immunotherapy 2021; 13:605-619. [PMID: 33820446 DOI: 10.2217/imt-2020-0292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Over the past two decades, significant progress has been achieved in the treatment of psoriasis by targeting the human cytokine network. At present, 11 biologicals - antibodies, and a soluble receptor - are used to neutralize key inflammatory cytokines. Based on their targets, they can be grouped into the following four classes: TNF-α-, IL-12/23-, IL-17- and IL-23-inhibitors. The range of available substances, as well as their different modes of action can be challenging when selecting the right drug for an individual patient. In this article, we provide an overview of the approved biologicals for the treatment of psoriasis, including their advantages and limitations, and summarize criteria for therapy selection.
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- Lilla Landeck
- Department of Dermatology, Ernst von Bergmann General Hospital, Potsdam 14467, Germany
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- Psoriasis Research & Treatment Center, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Practice for Dermatology & Immunology, Potsdam, Germany
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Borsky P, Chmelarova M, Fiala Z, Hamakova K, Palicka V, Krejsek J, Andrys C, Kremlacek J, Rehacek V, Beranek M, Malkova A, Svadlakova T, Holmannova D, Borska L. Aging in psoriasis vulgaris: female patients are epigenetically older than healthy controls. Immun Ageing 2021; 18:10. [PMID: 33658053 PMCID: PMC7927262 DOI: 10.1186/s12979-021-00220-5] [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: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Psoriasis vulgaris is a skin autoimmune disease. Psoriatic patients have significantly lowered life expectancy and suffer from various comorbidities. The main goal of the study was to determine whether psoriatic patients experience accelerated aging. As accelerated aging might be the reason for the higher prevalence of comorbidities at lower chronological ages, we also wanted to investigate the relationship between aging and selected parameters of frequent psoriatic comorbidities - endocan, vascular endothelial growth factor and interleukin-17. Samples were obtained from 28 patients and 42 healthy controls. Epigenetic age measurement was based on the Horvath clock. The levels of endocan, vascular endothelial growth factor and interleukin-17 were analyzed using standardized ELISA methods. Results The difference between the epigenetic age and the chronological age of each individual subject did not increase with the increasing chronological age of patients. We cannot conclude that psoriasis causes accelerated aging. However, the epigenetic and chronological age difference was significantly higher in female patients than in female controls, and the difference was correlated with endocan (r = 0.867, p = 0.0012) and vascular endothelial growth factor (r = 0.633, p = 0.0365) only in female patients. Conclusions The findings suggest a possible presence of pathophysiological processes that occur only in female psoriatic patients. These processes make psoriatic females biologically older and might lead to an increased risk of comorbidity occurrence. This study also supports the idea that autoimmune diseases cause accelerated aging, which should be further explored in the future. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12979-021-00220-5.
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- Pavel Borsky
- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Simkova 870, 50038, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Simkova 870, 50038, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Transfusion Center, University Hospital, 500 03, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Simkova 870, 50038, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Simkova 870, 50038, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.,Institute of Clinical Immunology and Allergology, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Simkova 870, 50038, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Pathological Physiology, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Xiuli Y, Honglin W. miRNAs Flowing Up and Down: The Concerto of Psoriasis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:646796. [PMID: 33718413 PMCID: PMC7952440 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.646796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease, whose hallmarks include keratinocyte hyperproliferation and CD4+ T cell subsets imbalance. Dysregulated microRNAs (miRNAs) identified in psoriasis have been shown to affect keratinocyte and T cell functions, with studies on the molecular mechanisms and intrinsic relationships of the miRNAs on the way. Here, we focus on the dysregulated miRNAs that contribute to the two hallmarks of psoriasis with the miRNA target genes confirmed. We review a network, in which, upregulated miR-31/miR-203/miR-155/miR-21 and downregulated miR-99a/miR-125b facilitate the excessive proliferation and abnormal differentiation of psoriatic keratinocytes; upregulated miR-210 and downregulated miR-138 work in concert to distort CD4+ T cell subsets balance in psoriasis. The miRNAs exert their functions through regulating key psoriasis-associated transcription factors including NF-κB and STAT3. Whether flowing up or down, these miRNAs collaborate to promote the development and maintenance of psoriasis.
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- Yang Xiuli
- Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Chinese Ministry of Education, Translational Medicine Center, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of Chinese Ministry of Education, Translational Medicine Center, Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Miao X, Tong X, Hu J, Wang J. Diagnostic value of microRNA-106a-5p in patients with psoriasis and its regulatory role in inflammatory responses. DERMATOL SIN 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/ds.ds_5_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Leśniak W. Epigenetic Regulation of Epidermal Differentiation. EPIGENOMES 2021; 5:1. [PMID: 34968254 PMCID: PMC8594726 DOI: 10.3390/epigenomes5010001] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The epidermis is the outer part of the skin that protects the organism from dehydration and shields from external insults. Epidermal cells, called keratinocytes, undergo a series of morphological and metabolic changes that allow them to establish the biochemical and structural elements of an effective epidermal barrier. This process, known as epidermal differentiation, is critical for the maintenance of the epidermis under physiological conditions and also under stress or in various skin pathologies. Epidermal differentiation relies on a highly coordinated program of gene expression. Epigenetic mechanisms, which commonly include DNA methylation, covalent histone modifications, and microRNA (miRNA) activity, modulate various stages of gene expression by altering chromatin accessibility and mRNA stability. Their involvement in epidermal differentiation is a matter of intensive studies, and the results obtained thus far show a complex network of epigenetic factors, acting together with transcriptional regulators, to maintain epidermal homeostasis and counteract adverse effects of environmental stressors.
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- Wiesława Leśniak
- Laboratory of Calcium Binding Proteins, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 3 Pasteur Street, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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