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Yang LJ, Sui SX, Zheng QH, Wang M. circUQCRC2 promotes asthma progression in children by activating the VEGFA/NF-κB pathway by targeting miR-381-3p. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2024. [PMID: 39031804 DOI: 10.1002/kjm2.12868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024] Open
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This study targeted to explore circUQCRC2's role and mechanism in childhood asthma. A mouse model of ovalbumin-induced asthma was established to evaluate the effects of circUQCRC2 on childhood asthma in terms of oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen deposition. The effects of circUQCRC2 on platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB)-induced smooth muscle cells (SMCs) were evaluated, the downstream mRNA of miRNA and its associated pathways were predicted and validated, and their effects on asthmatic mice were evaluated. circUQCRC2 levels were upregulated in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of asthmatic mice and PDGF-BB-treated SMCs. Depleting circUQCRC2 alleviated tissue damage in asthmatic mice, improved inflammatory levels and oxidative stress in asthmatic mice and PDGF-BB-treated SMC, inhibited malignant proliferation and migration of SMCs, and improved airway remodeling. Mechanistically, circUQCRC2 regulated VEGFA expression through miR-381-3p and activated the NF-κB cascade. circUQCRC2 knockdown inactivated the NF-κB cascade by modulating the miR-381-3p/VEGFA axis. Promoting circUQCRC2 stimulates asthma development by activating the miR-381-3p/VEGFA/NF-κB cascade. Therefore, knocking down circUQCRC2 or overexpressing miR-381-3p offers a new approach to treating childhood asthma.
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- Li-Juan Yang
- Department of Pediatrics, Dongying People's Hospital (Dongying Hospital of Shandong Provincial Hospital Group), Dongying City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dongying People's Hospital (Dongying Hospital of Shandong Provincial Hospital Group), Dongying City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dongying People's Hospital (Dongying Hospital of Shandong Provincial Hospital Group), Dongying City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dongying People's Hospital (Dongying Hospital of Shandong Provincial Hospital Group), Dongying City, Shandong Province, China
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Luo M, Wang C, Guo J, Wen K, Yang C, Ni K, Liu L, Pan Y, Li J, Deng L. High Stretch Modulates cAMP/ATP Level in Association with Purine Metabolism via miRNA-mRNA Interactions in Cultured Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells. Cells 2024; 13:110. [PMID: 38247802 PMCID: PMC10813996 DOI: 10.3390/cells13020110] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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High stretch (>10% strain) of airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) due to mechanical ventilation (MV) is postulated to contribute to ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), but the underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. We hypothesized that ASMCs may respond to high stretch via regulatory miRNA-mRNA interactions, and thus we aimed to identify high stretch-responsive cellular events and related regulating miRNA-mRNA interactions in cultured human ASMCs with/without high stretch. RNA-Seq analysis of whole genome-wide miRNAs revealed 12 miRNAs differentially expressed (DE) in response to high stretch (7 up and 5 down, fold change >2), which target 283 DE-mRNAs as identified by a parallel mRNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. The KEGG and GO analysis further indicated that purine metabolism was the first enriched event in the cells during high stretch, which was linked to miR-370-5p-PDE4D/AK7. Since PDE4D/AK7 have been previously linked to cAMP/ATP metabolism in lung diseases and now to miR-370-5p in ASMCs, we thus evaluated the effect of high stretch on the cAMP/ATP level inside ASMCs. The results demonstrated that high stretch modulated the cAMP/ATP levels inside ASMCs, which could be largely abolished by miR-370-5p mimics. Together, these findings indicate that miR-370-5p-PDE4D/AK7 mediated high stretch-induced modulation of cAMP and ATP synthesis inside ASMCs. Furthermore, such interactive miRNA-mRNA pairs may provide new insights for the discovery of effective biomarkers/therapeutic targets for the diagnosis and treatment of VILI and other MV-associated respiratory diseases.
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- Mingzhi Luo
- Correspondence: (M.L.); (L.D.); Tel.: +86-136-1611-9565 (M.L.); +86-136-8520-7009 (L.D.)
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- Changzhou Key Laboratory of Respiratory Medical Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, School of Medical and Health Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China (K.W.)
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Tian C, Gao J, Yang L, Yuan X. Non-coding RNA regulation of macrophage function in asthma. Cell Signal 2023; 112:110926. [PMID: 37848099 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2023.110926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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As a chronic respiratory disease, asthma is related to airway inflammation and remodeling. Macrophages are regarded as main innate immune cells in the airway that exert various functions like antigen recognition and presentation, phagocytosis, and pathogen clearance, playing a crucial role in the pathogeneses of asthma. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), mainly include microRNA, long non-coding RNA and circular RNA, have been extensively investigated on the regulation of pathological process in asthma. Recent studies have indicated that ncRNA-regulated macrophages affect macrophage polarization, airway inflammation, immune regulation and airway remodeling, which suggests that modulating macrophages by ncRNAs may be a promising strategy for the treatment of asthma. This review summarizes the effect of macrophages in asthma and the regulatory mechanisms of ncRNAs, as well as focuses on the role of ncRNAs-regulated macrophages in asthma, for the development of novel therapeutic strategies in this disease.
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- Chunyan Tian
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China; Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150006, China.
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Study of the Regulatory Mechanism of miR-26a-5p in Allergic Asthma. Cells 2022; 12:cells12010038. [PMID: 36611831 PMCID: PMC9818720 DOI: 10.3390/cells12010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Allergic asthma is a growing burden on national public health services due to its high prevalence. The aim of this experiment was to investigate whether miR-26a-5p affects cellular fibrosis and thus airway remodeling in asthmatic mice through the regulation of target genes. METHODS Screening for differentially expressed miRNAs in asthma model mice was carried out by constructing a mouse model of allergic asthma. qRT-PCR was performed to determine candidate miRNAs in each group of bronchial tissues. Western blot detection of the expression levels of predicted candidate target genes in each group of bronchial tissues was conducted. A dual luciferase assay was performed to validate the binding of miR-26a-5p to target genes. Fibronectin, a marker of cellular fibrosis, was detected via flow cytometry. CCK8 and BrdU staining were used to detect the proliferation ability of each group of cells. RESULTS miR-26a-5p is able to target and bind to ABL2 3'-UTR, MMP16 3'-UTR and PDE7A 3'-UTR sequences. After interference with miR-26a-5p, improved bronchial histopathology and reduced peribronchial collagen deposition were found. Compared with the model group, interference with miR-26a-5p reduced lung fibrosis, decreased fibroblasts and increased apoptosis in mouse bronchial tissues; overexpression of miR-26a-5p decreased apoptosis in mouse bronchial tissues. Compared with the model group, the serum levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 and I IFN-γ were decreased in the miR-26a-5p inhibitor group and increased in the miR-26a-5p mimic group. The immunohistochemical results showed that the expression of ABL2, MMP16 and PDE7A was significantly reduced after intervention with miR-26a-5p. Compared with the model group, the apoptosis rate of cells in the miR-26a-5p inhibitor group of the allergic asthma model was upregulated, the levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IFN-γ and ROS were decreased, the expression of the miRNA and proteins of ABL2, MMP16 and PDE7A was decreased, the expression of LC3A and P62 was significantly increased and the expression of LC3B, Beclin1, Atg5 and fibrosis markers collagen I and α-SMA was decreased. CONCLUSION miR-26a-5p affects cellular fibrosis and thus airway remodeling in asthmatic mice by regulating target genes.
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Albano GD, Gagliardo R, Montalbano AM, Profita M. Non-Coding RNAs in Airway Diseases: A Brief Overview of Recent Data. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 15:cancers15010054. [PMID: 36612051 PMCID: PMC9817765 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Inflammation of the human lung is mediated in response to different stimuli (e.g., physical, radioactive, infective, pro-allergenic, or toxic) such as cigarette smoke and environmental pollutants. These stimuli often promote an increase in different inflammatory activities in the airways, manifesting themselves as chronic diseases (e.g., allergic airway diseases, asthma chronic bronchitis/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or even lung cancer). Non-coding RNA (ncRNAs) are single-stranded RNA molecules of few nucleotides that regulate the gene expression involved in many cellular processes. ncRNA are molecules typically involved in the reduction of translation and stability of the genes of mRNAs s. They regulate many biological aspects such as cellular growth, proliferation, differentiation, regulation of cell cycle, aging, apoptosis, metabolism, and neuronal patterning, and influence a wide range of biologic processes essential for the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. The relevance of ncRNAs in the pathogenetic mechanisms of respiratory diseases has been widely established and in the last decade many papers were published. However, once their importance is established in pathogenetic mechanisms, it becomes important to further deepen the research in this direction. In this review we describe several of most recent knowledge concerning ncRNA (overall miRNAs) expression and activities in the lung.
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He L, Liu J, Wang X, Wang Y, Zhu J, Kang X. Identifying a novel serum microRNA biomarker panel for the diagnosis of childhood asthma. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2022; 247:1732-1740. [PMID: 36000159 PMCID: PMC9638957 DOI: 10.1177/15353702221114870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The pathological mechanism of childhood asthma is complex, and timely diagnosis is the key to effective prevention and control of childhood asthma. We collected 170 serum samples from 95 children with asthma and 75 healthy children. Serum miRNA biomarkers were analyzed by Illumina sequencing for childhood asthma. Differentially serum miRNAs were confirmed with quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay. The Illumina sequencing data showed the differential expression of 111 serum miRNAs among asthmatic and healthy children. After confirmation of miRNAs expression through qRT-PCR, four of them (namely hsa-miR-106a-5p, hsa-miR-18a-5p, hsa-miR-144-3p, and hsa-miR-375) manifested significant differential expression between asthmatic children and healthy controls. The biomarkers classification tree model created with these four miRNAs using the Biomarker Patterns Software could effectively separate childhood asthma and healthy children, with a specificity of 88.3%, a sensitivity of 95.0%, and an area under the curve (AUC) value of 0.942. The regulatory networks containing miRNAs and their gene targets suggested that the four miRNAs might have gene targets implicated in inflammation, immunity, and transcriptional efficiency. Taken together, this four-serum-miRNA panel is a promising biomarker to diagnose childhood asthma noninvasively.
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- Linjuan He
- College of Life and Environmental Science, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China,Department of Academic Journals, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China,Jiyan Liu.
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- Department of Academic Journals, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Zhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Zhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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Wang W, Li Y, Fan J, Qu X, Shang D, Qin Q, Xu T, Hamid Q, Dang X, Chang Y, Xu D. MiR-365-3p is a negative regulator in IL-17-mediated asthmatic inflammation. Front Immunol 2022; 13:953714. [PMID: 35958620 PMCID: PMC9361323 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.953714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Background Interleukin-17, the major proinflammatory cytokine secreted by Th17 cells, makes essential contribution to pathogenesis of severe asthma, while the detailed mechanisms, especially the involvement of microRNAs which are also important participants in asthma progression, remains largely unclear. Methods In this study, we established a house dust mite (HDM) extract-induced murine asthmatic models and the miRNA expression in the lung tissues of mice were profiled by miRNA microarray assay. The effect of miR-365-3p on IL-17-mediated inflammation was examined by qRT-PCR and immunoblotting analysis. The involvement of ARRB2 as target gene of miR-365-3p was verified by overexpression or RNA interference. Results HDM extract-induced asthmatic inflammation was proved to be IL17-mediated and miR-365-3p was screened out to be the only miRNA exclusively responsive to IL-17. miR-365-3p, whose expression was significantly downregulated upon IL-17 stimulation, was demonstrated to exert remarkable anti-inflammatory effect to decrease IL-17-provoked inflammatory cytokines (KC/IL-8 and IL-6) in both airway epithelial cells and macrophages of murine and human origins, verifying its universal antagonizing activity against IL-17-initiated inflammation across the two species. ARRB2 was characterized as the key target of miR-365-3p to negate IL-17-induced inflammatory cytokines. Conclusion Taken together, our data supported the notion that miR-365-3p, which was diminished by IL-17 in murine and human asthmatic pathogenesis, functioned as an essential negative mediator in IL-17-stimuated inflammatory response by targeting ARRB2, which would shed new light to the understanding and therapeutics thereof of asthmatic inflammation.
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- Weijia Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Respiration, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi’an Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- School of Automation Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Meakins-Christie Laboratories and Respiratory Division, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Respiration, The First Affiliated Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Dan Xu, ; Ying Chang,
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Dan Xu, ; Ying Chang,
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Lin H, Wan N. Circular RNA has Circ 001372-Reduced Inflammation in Ovalbumin-Induced Asthma Through Sirt1/NFAT5 Signaling Pathway by miRNA-128-3p. Mol Biotechnol 2022; 64:1034-1044. [PMID: 35353360 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-022-00480-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In this study, we sought to investigate the prospective role of circ 001372 in modifying inflammation in ovalbumin-induced asthma. In the vivo model of asthma, the serum of circ 001372 was reduced. Down-regulation of circ 001372 increased inflammation reaction (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-18) and induced COX-2 and iNOS protein expression in vitro model through activation of NFAT5 and suppression of Sirt1. Up-regulation of circ 001372 decreased inflammation reaction (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-18) in vitro model through inactivation of NFAT5 and induction of Sirt1 by miRNA-128-3p. The miRNA-128-3p lowered the effects of circ 001372 on inflammation in vitro model. The Sirt1 inhibitor reduced the effects of circ 001372 on inflammation in vitro model. Our results revealed the serum of circ 001372 against inflammation in ovalbumin-induced asthma through Sirt1/NFAT5 by miRNA-128-3p.
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- Hongrui Lin
- Department of Pediatrics, Beijing JiShuiTan Hospital, No. 68 Huinanbei Road, XinJieKou East Street, XiCheng District, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Beijing JiShuiTan Hospital, No. 68 Huinanbei Road, XinJieKou East Street, XiCheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
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Wen K, Ni K, Guo J, Bu B, Liu L, Pan Y, Li J, Luo M, Deng L. MircroRNA Let-7a-5p in Airway Smooth Muscle Cells is Most Responsive to High Stretch in Association With Cell Mechanics Modulation. Front Physiol 2022; 13:830406. [PMID: 35399286 PMCID: PMC8990250 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.830406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: High stretch (strain >10%) can alter the biomechanical behaviors of airway smooth muscle cells which may play important roles in diverse lung diseases such as asthma and ventilator-induced lung injury. However, the underlying modulation mechanisms for high stretch-induced mechanobiological responses in ASMCs are not fully understood. Here, we hypothesize that ASMCs respond to high stretch with increased expression of specific microRNAs (miRNAs) that may in turn modulate the biomechanical behaviors of the cells. Thus, this study aimed to identify the miRNA in cultured ASMCs that is most responsive to high stretch, and subsequently investigate in these cells whether the miRNA expression level is associated with the modulation of cell biomechanics. Methods: MiRNAs related to inflammatory airway diseases were obtained via bioinformatics data mining, and then tested with cultured ASMCs for their expression variations in response to a cyclic high stretch (13% strain) simulating in vivo ventilator-imposed strain on airways. Subsequently, we transfected cultured ASMCs with mimics and inhibitors of the miRNA that is most responsive to the high stretch, followed by evaluation of the cells in terms of morphology, stiffness, traction force, and mRNA expression of cytoskeleton/focal adhesion-related molecules. Results: 29 miRNAs were identified to be related to inflammatory airway diseases, among which let-7a-5p was the most responsive to high stretch. Transfection of cultured human ASMCs with let-7a-5p mimics or inhibitors led to an increase or decrease in aspect ratio, stiffness, traction force, migration, stress fiber distribution, mRNA expression of α-smooth muscle actin (SMA), myosin light chain kinase, some subfamily members of integrin and talin. Direct binding between let-7a-5p and ItgαV was also verified in classical model cell line by using dual-luciferase assays. Conclusion: We demonstrated that high stretch indeed enhanced the expression of let-7a-5p in ASMCs, which in turn led to changes in the cells’ morphology and biomechanical behaviors together with modulation of molecules associated with cytoskeletal structure and focal adhesion. These findings suggest that let-7a-5p regulation is an alternative mechanism for high stretch-induced effect on mechanobiology of ASMCs, which may contribute to understanding the pathogenesis of high stretch-related lung diseases.
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- *Correspondence: Mingzhi Luo, ; Linhong Deng,
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Francuzik W, Pažur K, Dalke M, Dölle-Bierke S, Babina M, Worm M. Serological profiling reveals hsa-miR-451a as a possible biomarker of anaphylaxis. JCI Insight 2022; 7:156669. [PMID: 35202004 PMCID: PMC9057591 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.156669] [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: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background There is a need to support the diagnosis of anaphylaxis by objective markers. miRNAs are promising noncoding RNA species that may serve as serological biomarkers, but their use in diagnosing anaphylaxis has not been systematically studied to our knowledge. We aimed to comprehensively investigate serum biomarker profiles (proteins, lipids, and miRNAs) to support the diagnosis of anaphylaxis. Methods Adult patients admitted to the emergency room with a diagnosis of anaphylaxis (<3 hours) were included. Blood samples were taken upon emergency room arrival and 1 month later. Results Next-generation sequencing of 18 samples (6 patients with anaphylaxis in both acute and nonacute condition, for 12 total samples, and 6 healthy controls) identified hsa-miR-451a to be elevated during anaphylaxis, which was verified by quantitative real-time PCR in the remaining cohort. The random forest classifier enabled us to classify anaphylaxis with high accuracy using a composite model. We identified tryptase, 9α,11β-PGF2, apolipoprotein A1, and hsa-miR-451a as serological biomarkers of anaphylaxis. These predictors qualified as serological biomarkers individually but performed better in combination. Conclusion Unexpectedly, hsa-miR-451a was identified as the most relevant biomarker in our data set. We were also able to distinguish between patients with a history of anaphylaxis and healthy individuals with higher accuracy than any other available model. Future studies will need to verify miRNA biomarker utility in real-life clinical settings. Funding This work is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) as part of the clinical research unit (CRU339): Food Allergy and Tolerance (FOOD@) (project number 409525714) and a grant to MW (Wo541-16-2, project number 264921598), as well as by FOOD@ project numbers 428094283 and 428447634.
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- Wojciech Francuzik
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin,, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin,, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Zhang C, Gao J, Zhu S. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α promotes proliferation of airway smooth muscle cells through miRNA-103-mediated signaling pathway under hypoxia. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2021; 57:944-952. [PMID: 34888746 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-021-00607-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) activated during asthma development plays a causative role in the abnormal proliferation of airway smooth muscle (ASM) cells and consequential airway remodeling. Although the underlying mechanisms of HIF-1α activity have not been fully revealed, HIF-1α-regulated miRNA signaling is considered important for disrupted differentiation and proliferation of local cells in various tissues under inflammation. We aimed to identify the key miRNA signaling involved in HIF-1α regulation of the proliferation of ASM cells. This study was based on primary ASM cells isolated from adult male rats. Three percent O2 and 21% O2 were set as hypoxic and normoxic condition for ASM cell treatment, respectively. Knockdown of HIF-1α was performed through transfection of pSUPER-shHIF-1α plasmid. Overexpression and knockdown of miRNA-103 were performed through transfection of miRNA-103 mimic or inhibitor, respectively. Levels of HIF-1α, PTEN, and PCNA were determined with Western blot and RT-qPCR. Hypoxia increased HIF-1α and miRNA-103 expression and proliferation in ASM cells. Knockdown of HIF-1α suppressed hypoxia-induced upregulation of proliferation and miRNA-103 expression in ASM cells. Knockdown of miRNA-103 displayed similar effects as knockdown of HIF-1α in ASM cells under hypoxia, while overexpression of miRNA-103 played the opposite role. Additionally, increased or decreased expression of PTEN was also detected when HIF-1α/miRNA-103 was knocked down under hypoxia or miRNA-103 was overexpressed under normoxia, respectively. Our results suggest that HIF-1α promotes the proliferation of ASM cells via upregulating miRNA-103 expression under hypoxia, and PTEN is involved in the miRNA-103-mediated signaling pathway.
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- Cantang Zhang
- Department of Respiration, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 89 Huaihai West Road, Xuzhou, 221000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Respiration, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 89 Huaihai West Road, Xuzhou, 221000, Jiangsu, China.
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MicroRNA-155-5p regulates the Th1/Th2 cytokines expression and the apoptosis of group 2 innate lymphoid cells via targeting TP53INP1 in allergic rhinitis. Int Immunopharmacol 2021; 101:108317. [PMID: 34731784 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.108317] [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: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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As a key component of innate immunity, group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) play a key role in Allergic rhinitis (AR). We previously demonstrated that both miR-155-5p and ILC2s are overexpressed in the nasal mucosa of AR patients, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. At present study, we revealed that miR-155-5p was highly expressed in ILC2s of AR patients. Moreover, miR-155-5p promoted the secretion of Th2 cytokines of ILC2s, while inhibited the secretion of Th1 cytokines and the apoptosis of ILC2s. Meanwhile, the TP53INP1 expression was poorly expressed in ILC2s of AR patients. A dual luciferase reporter assay demonstrated that TP53INP1 was a direct target of miR-155-5p, and its expression was inversely associated with miR-155-5p in ILC2s. Furthermore, TP53INP1 inhibited the secretion of Th2 cytokines of ILC2s, while promoted the secretion of Th1 cytokines and the apoptosis of ILC2s. Notably, rescue experiments demonstrated that overexpression of TP53INP1 could partially reverse the effect of miR-155-5p on ILC2s. Taken together, these findings suggested that miR-155-5p aggravated the inflammatory response of AR dominated by ILC2s via targeting TP53INP1, which may aid in the development of novel therapeutic agents for AR.
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Liu B, Sun H, Wang J, Liu H, Zhao C. Potential role for EZH2 in promotion of asthma through suppression of miR-34b transcription by inhibition of FOXO3. J Transl Med 2021; 101:998-1010. [PMID: 33941868 DOI: 10.1038/s41374-021-00585-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Highly expressed enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) has been associated with many kinds of cancers and other diseases, while its functional role in asthma is largely unknown. In our study, we investigated the molecular mechanism of EZH2 in the development of asthma. An ovalbumin-induced mouse asthma model was established, followed by injection of short hairpin RNA (sh)-EZH2, overexpression-B-cell translocation gene 2 (oe-BTG2), microRNA (miR)-34b agomir as well as their corresponding controls. Next, primary bronchial epithelial cells were isolated and cultured, followed by treatment of oe-FOXO3, miR-34b inhibitor, sh-EZH2, oe-BTG2, and corresponding controls. The effects of EZH2 on inflammation were evaluated by determining levels of inflammatory factors interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, IL-13, IL-17, and protein levels of transforming growth factor β, matrix metalloproteinase-9, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1. The interactions between EZH2 and forkhead box O3 (FOXO3), between FOXO3 and miR-34b promoter, and between miR-34b and BTG2 were analyzed by conducting dual-luciferase reporter and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays. Notably, EZH2 and BTG2 were significantly overexpressed, while FOXO3 and miR-34b were obviously underexpressed in asthma. EZH2 silencing led to inhibited inflammation though upregulation of FOXO3, which could bind to the miR-34b promoter and facilitate its expression. In turn, miR-34b reduced BTG2 expression by targeting its 3'untranslated region. Our study provides evidence that EZH2 promotes asthma progression by regulating the FOXO3-miR-34b-BTG2 axis.
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- Bing Liu
- Departments of Pediatrics, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, P. R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, P. R. China
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- The 1st Ward, Departments of Pediatrics, Huantai People's Hospital, Zibo, P. R. China
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- The 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, P. R. China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, P. R. China.
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Tiwari A, Wang AL, Li J, Lutz SM, Kho AT, Weiss ST, Tantisira KG, McGeachie MJ. Seasonal Variation in miR-328-3p and let-7d-3p Are Associated With Seasonal Allergies and Asthma Symptoms in Children. ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH 2021; 13:576-588. [PMID: 34212545 PMCID: PMC8255344 DOI: 10.4168/aair.2021.13.4.576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE MicroRNAs (miRs) are small non-coding RNA molecules of around 18-22 nucleotides that are key regulators of many biologic processes, particularly inflammation. The purpose of this study was to determine the association of circulating miRs from asthmatic children with seasonal variation in allergic inflammation and asthma symptoms. METHODS We used available small RNA sequencing on blood serum from 398 children with mild-to-moderate asthma from the Childhood Asthma Management Program. We used seasonal asthma symptom data at the study baseline and allergen affection status from baseline skin prick tests as primary outcomes. We identified differentially expressed (DE) miRs between pairs of seasons using DESeq2. Regression analysis was used to identify associations between allergy status to specific seasonal allergens and DE miRs in 4 seasons and between seasonal asthma symptom data and DE miRs. We performed pathway enrichment analysis for target genes of the DE miRs using DAVID. RESULTS After quality control, 398 samples underwent differential analysis between the 4 seasons. We found 52 unique miRs from a total of 81 DE miRs across seasons. Further investigation of the association between these miRs and sensitization to seasonal allergens using skin prick tests revealed that 26 unique miRs from a total of 38 miRs were significantly associated with a same-season allergen. Comparison between seasonal asthma symptom data revealed that 2 of these 26 miRs also had significant associations with asthma symptoms in the same seasons: miR-328-3p (P < 0.03) and let-7d-3p (P < 0.05). Enrichment analysis showed that the most enriched pathway clusters were Rap1, Ras, and MAPK signaling pathways. CONCLUSION Our results show seasonal variation in miR-328-3p and let-7d-3p are significantly associated with seasonal asthma symptoms and seasonal allergies. These indicate a potentially protective role for let-7d-3p and a deleterious role for miR-328-3p in asthmatics sensitized to mulberry. Further work will determine whether these miRs are drivers or results of the allergic response.
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- Anshul Tiwari
- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- PRecisiOn Medicine Translational Research (PROMoTeR) Center, Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Computational Health Informatics Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Kammala AK, Bahal D, Yang C, Panettieri RA, Das R, Subramanian H. Na +/H + Exchanger Regulatory Factor 1 Mediates the Pathogenesis of Airway Inflammation in a Murine Model of House Dust Mite-Induced Asthma. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2021; 206:2301-2311. [PMID: 33952618 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2001199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Na+/H+ exchanger regulatory factor 1 (NHERF1), a class I PDZ-binding protein, regulates G protein-coupled receptor signaling in some cell types. NHERF1 also functions as a scaffolding protein and activates non-G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathways, thereby contributing to the pathogenesis of various diseases. Although we have previously shown that NHERF1 regulates mast cell functions, there is little information regarding the role of NHERF1 in other immune cells. How NHERF1 regulates the pathogenesis of allergic disease such as asthma also remains unknown. In the current study, we show that NHERF1 promotes allergic airway inflammation in a house dust mite extract (HDME)-induced mouse model of asthma. Specifically, HDME-specific serum IgE levels, airway leukocyte numbers, and goblet cell hyperplasia were reduced in NHERF1+/- mice as compared with NHERF1+/+ mice. Interestingly, the gene expression of inflammatory (IL-17a, IL-25, and IL-33) as well as T helper 2 (Th2) cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13) and several chemokines that recruit eosinophils, neutrophils, and lymphocytes were also decreased in the lungs of NHERF1+/- mice exposed to HDME. Consistent with these observations, microRNAs regulating mucus production, inflammation, Th2 effector functions, and IL-13 expression were increased in the lungs of HDME-treated NHERF1+/- mice. Overall, our studies reveal a unique role for NHERF1 in regulating asthma pathogenesis, and further elucidation of the mechanisms through which NHERF1 modulates allergic inflammation will lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies for asthma.
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- Ananth K Kammala
- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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Zhai C, Wang D. Baicalin regulates the development of pediatric asthma via upregulating microRNA-103 and mediating the TLR4/NF-κB pathway. J Recept Signal Transduct Res 2021; 42:230-240. [PMID: 33730981 DOI: 10.1080/10799893.2021.1900865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Pediatric asthma seriously endangers the well-being and health of children worldwide. Baicalin (BA) protects against diverse disorders, including asthma. Therefore, this study explored the mechanism of BA in pediatric asthma. The ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic mouse model was established to evaluate BA efficacy from aspects of oxidative stress, inflammation, blood cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and collagen deposition. Differentially expressed microRNAs (miRs) in BA-treated mice were analyzed. Effects of BA on PDGF-BB-induced smooth muscle cells (SMCs) were assessed. miR downstream mRNA and the related pathway were predicted and verified, and their effects on asthmatic mice were evaluated. BA effectively reversed OVA-induced oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as decreased the number of total cells, eosinophils and neutrophils in BALF, and collagen deposition. miR-103 was significantly upregulated after BA treatment. BA inhibited the abnormal proliferation of PDGF-BB-induced SMCs, which was prevented by miR-103 knockdown. miR-103 targeted TLR4 and regulated the extent of NF-κB phosphorylation. In vivo, miR-103 inhibition weakened the alleviating effects of BA on asthma, which was then reversed after silencing of TLR4. We highlighted that BA has the potency to halt the pediatric asthma progression via miR-103 upregulation and the TLR4/NF-κB axis inhibition.
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- Chuanhua Zhai
- Department of Pediatrics, Suzhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Jiangsu, Suzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Suzhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Jiangsu, Suzhou, P.R. China
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Eosinophil microRNAs Play a Regulatory Role in Allergic Diseases Included in the Atopic March. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21239011. [PMID: 33260893 PMCID: PMC7730597 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21239011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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(1) Background: The atopic march is defined by the increased prevalence of allergic diseases after atopic dermatitis onset. In fact, atopic dermatitis is believed to play an important role in allergen sensitization via the damaged skin barrier, leading to allergic diseases such as allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis. The eosinophil, a pro-inflammatory cell that contributes to epithelial damage, is one of the various cells recruited in the inflammatory reactions characterizing these diseases. Few studies were conducted on the transcriptome of this cell type and even less on their specific microRNA (miRNA) profile, which could modulate pathogenesis of allergic diseases and clinical manifestations post-transcriptionally. Actually, their implication in allergic diseases is not fully understood, but they are believed to play a role in inflammation-related patterns and epithelial cell proliferation. (2) Methods: Next-generation sequencing was performed on RNA samples from eosinophils of individuals with atopic dermatitis, atopy, allergic rhinitis and asthma to obtain differential counts of primary miRNA (pri-miRNA); these were also analyzed for asthma-related phenotypes such as forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), immunoglobulin E (IgE) and provocative concentration of methacholine inducing a 20% fall in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (PC20) levels, as well as FEV1 to forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) ratio. (3) Results: Eighteen miRNAs from eosinophils were identified to be significantly different between affected individuals and unaffected ones. Based on counts from these miRNAs, individuals were then clustered into groups using Ward's method on Euclidian distances. Groups were found to be explained by asthma diagnosis, familial history of respiratory diseases and allergic rhinitis as well as neutrophil counts. (4) Conclusions: The 18 differential miRNA counts for the studying phenotypes allow a better understanding of the epigenetic mechanisms underlying the development of the allergic diseases included in the atopic march.
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Galvão I, Kim RY, Shen S, Budden KF, Vieira AT, Hansbro PM. Emerging therapeutic targets and preclinical models for severe asthma. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2020; 24:845-857. [PMID: 32569487 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2020.1786535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Asthma is a heterogeneous disease with complex multifactorial causes. It is possible to subclassify asthma into different phenotypes that have distinct immunological features. Eosinophilic asthma is a well-known phenotype of severe asthma; however, a large body of clinical and experimental evidence strongly associates persistent airway inflammation, including the accumulation of neutrophils in the bronchial mucosa, and resistance to corticosteroid therapy and non-Type-2 immune responses with severe asthma. Importantly, mainstay therapies are often ineffective in severe asthma and effective alternatives are urgently needed. AREAS COVERED Here, we discussed recently developed mouse models of severe asthma that recapitulates key features of the disease in humans. We also provide findings from clinically relevant experimental models that have identified potential therapeutic targets for severe asthma. The most relevant publications on the topic of interest were selected from PubMed. EXPERT COMMENTARY Increasing the understanding of disease-causing mechanisms in severe asthma may lead to the identification of novel therapeutic targets and the development of more effective therapies. Intense research interest into investigating the pathophysiological mechanisms of severe asthma has driven the development and interrogation of a myriad of mouse models that aim to replicate hallmark features of severe asthma in humans.
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- Izabela Galvão
- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney , Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney , Sydney, Australia.,Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs, Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle , Newcastle, Australia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney , Sydney, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs, Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle , Newcastle, Australia
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- Laboratory of Microbiota and Immunomodulation, Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Instituto De Ciências Biológicas, Federal University of Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute and University of Technology Sydney , Sydney, Australia.,Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs, Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle , Newcastle, Australia
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Circular RNA circHIPK3 modulates the proliferation of airway smooth muscle cells by miR-326/STIM1 axis. Life Sci 2020; 255:117835. [PMID: 32450169 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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AIMS Emerging findings demonstrate the critical roles of noncoding RNA (ncRNA) in asthma development. Nevertheless, the biological roles of circular RNA (circRNA) in airway remodeling are still elusive. Here, the present research focuses on the regulation of circRNA circHIPK3 in airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) proliferation and migration. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sequence of circRNA was detected using Sanger sequencing. Cellular phenotypes were detected using CCK-8 assay, transwell and flow cytometer assay. The potential binding of miRNA and downstream and upstream targets was detected using dual-luciferase reporter assay. KEY FINDINGS Results showed that circHIPK3 was significantly upregulated in platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) induced ASMCs. Functional analysis using CCK-8, transwell migration assays and flow cytometry analysis showed that circHIPK3 knockdown repressed proliferation, migration and up-regulated the apoptosis in ASMCs. Mechanistic assays showed that circHIPK3 sponged miR-326 in the cytoplasm, thereby targeting stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1) to regulate ASMCs' proliferation, migration and apoptosis. SIGNIFICANCE Collectively, the data elucidates that circHIPK3 functions as a regulator in the airway remodeling during the asthma development through miR-326/STIM1 axis, providing a novel insight for the therapeutic target.
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Dang X, He B, Ning Q, Liu Y, Chang Y, Chen M. Suppression of TRIM8 by microRNA-182-5p restricts tumor necrosis factor-α-induced proliferation and migration of airway smooth muscle cells through inactivation of NF-Κb. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 83:106475. [PMID: 32283508 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as critical modulators involved in the regulation of airway remodeling in asthma. MicroRNA-182-5p (miR-182-5p) has been reported as a key miRNA in regulating the proliferation and migration of various cell types, and its dysfunction contributes is implicated in a wide range of pathological processes. Yet, it remains unknown whether miR-182-5p modulates the proliferation and migration of airway smooth muscle (ASM) cells during asthma. In the present study, we aimed to determine the potential role of miR-182-5p in regulating the proliferation and migration of ASM cells induced by tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in vitro. We found that TNF-α stimulation markedly reduced miR-182-5p expression in ASM cells. Gain-of-function experiments showed that miR-182-5p upregulation suppressed the proliferation and migration of ASM cells induced by TNF-α. By contrast, miR-182-5p inhibition had the opposite effect. Notably, tripartite motif 8 (TRIM8) was identified as a target gene of miR-182-5p. TRIM8 expression was induced by TNF-α stimulation, and TRIM8 knockdown markedly impeded TNF-α-induced ASM cell proliferation and migration. Moreover, miR-182-5p overexpression or TRIM8 knockdown significantly downregulated the activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) induced by TNF-α. However, TRIM8 restoration partially reversed the miR-182-5p-mediated inhibitory effect on TNF-α-induced ASM cell proliferation and migration. In conclusion, our study indicates that miR-182-5p restricts TNF-α-induced ASM cell proliferation and migration through downregulation of NF-κB activation via targeting TRIM8. The results of our study highlight the potential importance of the miR-182-5p/TRIM8/NF-κB axis in the airway remodeling of asthma.
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- Xiaomin Dang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology and Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi Province, China
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MicroRNA-193b-3p alleviates focal cerebral ischemia and reperfusion-induced injury in rats by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase expression. Exp Neurol 2020; 327:113223. [PMID: 32032565 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2020.113223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIMS Ischemic stroke has become one of the main causes of death worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury and could serve as therapeutic targets. 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX) is a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of leukotrienes and has been implicated in inflammatory central nerve system disorders. The objective of this study was to explore the neuroprotective effects of miR-193b-3p against focal cerebral I/R injury in rats by regulating 5-LOX expression. METHODS AND MATERIALS Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to transient middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion injury. The level of miR-193b-3p expression was observed in the rat cortical peri-infarct region after focal cerebral I/R injury. Bioinformatics analysis was used to predict the binding sites of miR-193b-3p, and a dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was applied to verify the potential interaction between 5-LOX mRNA and miR-193b-3p. Then, rats were injected with a miR-193b-3p agomir (modified and enhanced mimic) or antagomir (modified and enhanced inhibitor) in the right lateral ventricle of the brain. Neurological deficit scores, infarct volumes, neuron damage and 5-LOX enzymatic activity and expression were measured. In an in vitro experiment, cultured PC12 cells were exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation and reperfusion (OGD/R). OGD/R-induced cells were treated with a miR-193b-3p mimic or inhibitor and 5-LOX siRNA. Cell viability, lactate dehydrogenase release, apoptosis rate and 5-LOX expression were evaluated. RESULTS The level of miR-193b-3p expression was increased in the cortical peri-infarct region of rats with cerebral focal I/R injury. The results of the dual-luciferase reporter gene assay showed that a miR-193b-3p binding site was located in the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) of 5-LOX mRNA. Neurological deficit scores, infarct volumes and neuronal injury were alleviated by miR-193b-3p agomir treatment but aggravated by miR-193b-3p antagomir. Furthermore, leukotriene B4, cysteinyl-leukotrienes and 5-LOX expression in the cortical peri-infarct region of rats with focal cerebral I/R injury were also downregulated by miR-193b-3p agomir treatment but upregulated by miR-193b-3p antagomir. In PC12 cells, miR-193b-3p mimic significantly decreased OGD/R-induced cell death and reduced lactate dehydrogenase release and 5-LOX expression. In contrast, miR-193b-3p inhibitor exacerbated OGD/R-induced injury in PC12 cells. Additionally, the in vitro effects of miR-193b-3p inhibitor on OGD/R-induced cell injury were partially reversed by 5-LOX siRNA treatment. CONCLUSION MiR-193b-3p has a potentially neuroprotective effect on focal cerebral I/R-induced injury by inhibiting 5-LOX expression.
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Liu J, Chen Y, Zhang F, Peng X, Mao X, Lu W, Wu R, Huang B, Bao Y, Ma L, Huang Y, Zhang X. Divergent Roles of miR-3162-3p in Pulmonary Inflammation in Normal and Asthmatic Mice as well as Antagonism of miR-3162-3p in Asthma Treatment. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2020; 181:594-605. [PMID: 32610326 DOI: 10.1159/000507250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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MicroRNA (miRNA) mimics or antagomirs hold great promise for asthma treatment compared with glucocorticoids as mainstay therapy for asthma. But the role of miRNA in regulating asthmatic inflammation is largely unclear. We previously reported that miR-3162-3p in the peripheral blood of children with asthma was obviously upregulated compared to that in healthy children. This study aimed to elucidate the role of miR-3162-3p in pulmonary inflammation in normal and asthmatic mice as well as preliminarily explore the potential of miR-3162-3p antagomir in asthma treatment. A noninvasive whole-body plethysmograph measured airway responsiveness. Both qRT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression of miRNA, mRNA, or protein. Cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were counted by platelet counting and Wright's staining. Inflammatory infiltration and mucus secretion were identified by hematoxylin and eosin and periodic acid-Schiff staining, respectively. Cytokines in the lungs were detected by ELISA. The miR-3162-3p mimic intraperitoneally administered to normal mice decreased β-catenin levels in the lungs without obviously altering the lung histology and cytokine levels. Antagonizing miR-3162-3p in ovalbumin-induced asthmatic mice effectively alleviated the typical features of asthma, such as airway hyper-responsiveness, airway inflammation, and Th1/Th2 cytokine imbalance, and concomitantly rescued the total and active β-catenin expression. Collectively, we discovered divergent roles of miR-3162-3p in lung inflammation between normal and asthmatic mice. The anti-inflammatory effects of the miR-3162-3p antagomir were comparable to those of glucocorticoid treatment. Our study helped in understanding the contribution of miRNAs to the pathogenesis of asthma.
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- Juman Liu
- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College, Weihui, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, and Institute of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China,
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, and Institute of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Wang Z, Ji N, Chen Z, Sun Z, Wu C, Yu W, Hu F, Huang M, Zhang M. MiR-1165-3p Suppresses Th2 Differentiation via Targeting IL-13 and PPM1A in a Mouse Model of Allergic Airway Inflammation. ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH 2020; 12:859-876. [PMID: 32638565 PMCID: PMC7346992 DOI: 10.4168/aair.2020.12.5.859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE CD4⁺T cells are essential in the pathogenesis of allergic asthma. We have previously demonstrated that microRNA-1165-3p (miR-1165-3p) was significantly reduced in T-helper type (Th) 2 cells and that miR-1165-3p was a surrogate marker for atopic asthma. Little is known about the mechanisms of miR-1165-3p in the regulation of Th2-dominated allergic inflammation. We aimed to investigate the associations between Th2 differentiation and miR-1165b-3p in asthma as well as the possible mechanisms. METHODS CD4⁺ naïve T cells were differentiated into Th1 or Th2 cells in vitro. MiR-1165-3p was up-regulated or down-regulated using lentiviral systems during Th1/Th2 differentiation. In vivo, the lentiviral particles with the miR-1165-3p enhancer were administered by tail vein injection on the first day of a house dust mite -induced allergic airway inflammation model. Allergic inflammation and Th1/Th2 differentiation were routinely monitored. To investigate the potential targets of miR-1165-3p, biotin-microRNA pull-down products were sequenced, and the candidates were further verified with a dual-luciferase reporter assay. The roles of a target protein phosphatase, Mg2+/Mn2+-dependent 1A (PPM1A), in Th2 cell differentiation and allergic asthma were further explored. Plasma PPM1A was determined by ELISA in 18 subjects with asthma and 20 controls. RESULTS The lentivirus encoding miR-1165-3p suppressed Th2-cell differentiation in vitro. In contrast, miR-1165-3p silencing promoted Th2-cell development. In the HDM-induced model of allergic airway inflammation, miR-1165-3p up-regulation was accompanied by reduced airway hyper-responsiveness, serum immunoglobulin E, airway inflammation and Th2-cell polarization. IL-13 and PPM1A were the direct targets of miR-1165-3p. The expression of IL-13 or PPM1A was inversely correlated with that of miR-1165-3p. PPM1A regulated the signal transducer and activator of transcription and AKT signaling pathways during Th2 differentiation. Moreover, plasma PPM1A was significantly increased in asthmatic patients. CONCLUSIONS MiR-1165-3p negatively may regulate Th2-cell differentiation by targeting IL-13 and PPM1A in allergic airway inflammation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhengxia Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Infectious Disease, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Antibody Technique, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Immunology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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MiR-20a-5p suppressed TGF-β1-triggered apoptosis of human bronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cells by targeting STAT3. Mol Cell Probes 2019; 50:101499. [PMID: 31883454 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2019.101499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Apoptosis of bronchial epithelial cells contributes to lung diseases, including asthma. Although miR-20a-5p is reportedly downregulated in the bronchial epithelia of asthmatic patients, its function and mechanism still need to be explored. Here, we explored how miR-20a-5p affects human bronchial epithelial cells stimulated with transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1. Using qRT-PCR, we observed downregulated miR-20a-5p levels in these cells. After transfecting miR-20a-5p mimics or inhibitors into human bronchial epithelium BEAS-2B cells, a Cell Counting Kit-8 assay and flow cytometry analysis showed that the mimics mitigated suppression of cell viability and acceleration of apoptosis that was triggered by TGF-β1, whereas the inhibitors exerted the opposite effects. TGF-β1 induced a decrease in expression of Bcl-2 and an increase in expression of Bax, both of which were inhibited by miR-20a-5p mimics and further enhanced by miR-20a-5p inhibitors. Further study verified that miR-20a-5p targeted the signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and the STAT3 level was inversely related to the miR-20a-5p level. Furthermore, STAT3 overexpression partly counteracted the miR-20a-5p-induced anti-apoptotic effect in TGF-β1-treated BEAS-2B cells. In summary, this study suggested that miR-20a-5p restrained apoptosis in TGF-β1-stimulated BEAS-2B cells by targeting STAT3. MiR-20a-5p thus may be a novel therapeutic target for asthma treatment.
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