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Xuan W, Wang S, Alarcon-Calderon A, Bagwell MS, Para R, Wang F, Zhang C, Tian X, Stalboerger P, Peterson T, Sabbah MS, Du Z, Sarrafian T, Mahlberg R, Hillestad ML, Rizzo SA, Paradise CR, Behfar A, Vassallo R. Nebulized platelet-derived extracellular vesicles attenuate chronic cigarette smoke-induced murine emphysema. Transl Res 2024; 269:76-93. [PMID: 38325750 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent lung disease usually resulting from cigarette smoking (CS). Cigarette smoking induces oxidative stress, which causes inflammation and alveolar epithelial cell apoptosis and represents a compelling therapeutic target for COPD. Purified human platelet-derived exosome product (PEP) is endowed with antioxidant enzymes and immunomodulatory molecules that mediate tissue repair. In this study, a murine model of CS-induced emphysema was used to determine whether nebulized PEP can influence the development of CS-induced emphysema through the mitigation of oxidative stress and inflammation in the lung. Nebulization of PEP effectively delivered the PEP vesicles into the alveolar region, with evidence of their uptake by type I and type II alveolar epithelial cells and macrophages. Lung function testing and morphometric assessment showed a significant attenuation of CS-induced emphysema in mice treated with nebulized PEP thrice weekly for 4 weeks. Whole lung immuno-oncology RNA sequencing analysis revealed that PEP suppressed several CS-induced cell injuries and inflammatory pathways. Validation of inflammatory cytokines and apoptotic protein expression on the lung tissue revealed that mice treated with PEP had significantly lower levels of S100A8/A9 expressing macrophages, higher levels of CD4+/FOXP3+ Treg cells, and reduced NF-κB activation, inflammatory cytokine production, and apoptotic proteins expression. Further validation using in vitro cell culture showed that pretreatment of alveolar epithelial cells with PEP significantly attenuated CS extract-induced apoptotic cell death. These data show that nebulization of exosomes like PEP can effectively deliver exosome cargo into the lung, mitigate CS-induced emphysema in mice, and suppress oxidative lung injury, inflammation, and apoptotic alveolar epithelial cell death.
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- Weixia Xuan
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota.; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota.; Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota.; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota.; Department of Cardiology, Xi-Jing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710000, China
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota.; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Mayo Clinic Medical Scientist Training Program, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.; Center for Regenerative Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Marriott Heart Disease Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester 55905, Minnesota.; Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota.
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Miron RJ, Estrin NE, Sculean A, Zhang Y. Understanding exosomes: Part 2-Emerging leaders in regenerative medicine. Periodontol 2000 2024; 94:257-414. [PMID: 38591622 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12561] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
Abstract
Exosomes are the smallest subset of extracellular signaling vesicles secreted by most cells with the ability to communicate with other tissues and cell types over long distances. Their use in regenerative medicine has gained tremendous momentum recently due to their ability to be utilized as therapeutic options for a wide array of diseases/conditions. Over 5000 publications are currently being published yearly on this topic, and this number is only expected to dramatically increase as novel therapeutic strategies continue to be developed. Today exosomes have been applied in numerous contexts including neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's disease, central nervous system, depression, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress disorders, traumatic brain injury, peripheral nerve injury), damaged organs (heart, kidney, liver, stroke, myocardial infarctions, myocardial infarctions, ovaries), degenerative processes (atherosclerosis, diabetes, hematology disorders, musculoskeletal degeneration, osteoradionecrosis, respiratory disease), infectious diseases (COVID-19, hepatitis), regenerative procedures (antiaging, bone regeneration, cartilage/joint regeneration, osteoarthritis, cutaneous wounds, dental regeneration, dermatology/skin regeneration, erectile dysfunction, hair regrowth, intervertebral disc repair, spinal cord injury, vascular regeneration), and cancer therapy (breast, colorectal, gastric cancer and osteosarcomas), immune function (allergy, autoimmune disorders, immune regulation, inflammatory diseases, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). This scoping review is a first of its kind aimed at summarizing the extensive regenerative potential of exosomes over a broad range of diseases and disorders.
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- Richard J Miron
- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Advanced PRF Education, Venice, Florida, USA
- School of Dental Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Implantology, University of Wuhan, Wuhan, China
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Qiao X, Ding Y, Altawil A, Yin Y, Wang Q, Wang W, Kang J. Roles of noncoding RNAs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Transl Int Med 2023; 11:106-110. [PMID: 38025954 PMCID: PMC10680378 DOI: 10.2478/jtim-2023-0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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- Xin Qiao
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang110001, Liaoning Province, China
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Lei S, Cao W, Zeng Z, Zhang Z, Jin B, Tian Q, Wu Y, Zhang T, Li D, Hu C, Lan J, Zhang J, Chen T. JUND/linc00976 promotes cholangiocarcinoma progression and metastasis, inhibits ferroptosis by regulating the miR-3202/GPX4 axis. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:967. [PMID: 36400758 PMCID: PMC9674662 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-05412-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a novel class of noncoding RNAs that have emerged as critical regulators and biomarkers in various cancers. Nevertheless, the expression profile and mechanistic function of lncRNAs in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) remain unclear. Herein, we examined the expression levels of linc00976 in clinical specimens and cell lines using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. In total, 50 patients with CCA were enrolled to analyze the correlation between linc00976 expression and clinical characteristics of CCA. Loss- and gain-of-function experiments were performed to investigate the biological effects of linc00976 on proliferation, ferroptosis, migration, and invasion of CCA cells in vitro and in vivo. In situ hybridization, RNA immunoprecipitation, bioinformatic databases, RNA pull-down assay, a dual-luciferase reporter assay, mRNA sequencing, chromatin immunoprecipitation-PCR, and rescue experiments were performed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of linc00976-induced competitive endogenous RNA regulatory networks. We characterized a novel and abundant lncRNA, linc00976, that functions as a pro-oncogenic regulator of CCA progression. Compared with normal controls, linc00976 was dramatically upregulated in CCA tissue samples and cell lines. Patients with CCA exhibiting high linc00976 expression had a highly advanced clinical stage, substantial lymph node metastasis, and poor overall survival. Knockdown of linc00976 significantly repressed proliferation and metastasis and promoted ferroptosis of CCA cells both in vitro and in vivo, whereas linc00976 overexpression exerted the opposite effect. Mechanistically, linc00976 competitively interacted with miR-3202 to upregulate GPX4 expression, thus contributing to the malignant biological behavior of CCA cells. Moreover, we demonstrated that JUND specifically interacts with the linc00976 promoter and activates linc00976 transcription. Accordingly, JUND promotes linc00976 transcription, and linc00976 plays a crucial role in accelerating CCA tumorigenesis and metastasis and inhibiting ferroptosis by modulating the miR-3202/GPX4 axis. These findings suggest that targeting linc00976 may afford a promising therapeutic strategy for patients with CCA.
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- Shan Lei
- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Digestive Endoscopy Center, the Affiliated of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891The Functional Science laboratory, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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- grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China ,grid.413458.f0000 0000 9330 9891Transformation Engineering Research Center of Chronic Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550009 Guizhou China
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Transcription Factor p300 Regulated miR-451b Weakens the Cigarette Smoke Extract-Induced Cellular Stress by Targeting RhoA/ROCK2 Signaling. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:7056283. [PMID: 36275894 PMCID: PMC9586727 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7056283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background A previous study identified miR-451b as a potential biomarker in smoker with or without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the function and molecular mechanisms of miR-451b in the pathogenesis of COPD remain elusive. Methods Macrophages and lung fibroblasts were exposed to 10% cigarette smoke extract (CSE) solution for 24 h. Expression miR-451b and its potential transcription factor p300 were detected. The association between p300 and miR-451b, miR-451b and RhoA was validated by luciferase reporter assay. The release of IL-12 and TNF-αby macrophages was measured by ELISA assay, and Transwell assay was performed to analyze its migration and invasion. Collagen protein of fibroblasts was detected by Western blotting. Results Results showed that p300 and miR-451b was downregulated, while RhoA was upregulated in CSE-induced macrophages and lung fibroblasts. The stimulation of CSE promoted the degradation of p300 by ubiquitination, and RhoA was confirmed as the target gene of miR-451b. MiR-451b overexpression significantly decreased the release of IL-12 and TNF-α, downregulated the expression of RhoA, ROCK2, and p65, and suppressed cell migration and invasion in CES-induced macrophages. In addition, miR-451b overexpression decreased the expression of RhoA, ROCK2, COL1A1, and COL2A1 in lung fibroblasts. Conclusions Our data suggest that p300/miR-451b protects against CSE-induced cell stress possibly through downregulating RhoA/ROCK2 pathway.
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Chitosan-Coated Solid Lipid Nano-Encapsulation Improves the Therapeutic Antiairway Inflammation Effect of Berberine against COPD in Cigarette Smoke-Exposed Rats. Can Respir J 2022; 2022:8509396. [PMID: 35465190 PMCID: PMC9033382 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8509396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Berberine (Ber) is an isoquinoline alkaloid that has shown therapeutic potential in mice with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the therapeutic efficiency of Ber is restricted by its low aqueous solubility and bioavailability. Chitosan and solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) have demonstrated great abilities as delivery systems in enhancing the bioavailability of therapeutic compounds. The present study aimed to get together the biological features of SLNs with the advantages of chitosan to formulate an efficient nano-carrier platform for the oral delivery of Ber and evaluate the therapeutic effect of the prepared Ber-encapsulated nanoparticles on airway inflammation in cigarette smoke (CS)-induced COPD rats. The Ber-encapsulated SLE-chitosan formulation was manufactured using a modified solvent-injection method followed by a homogenization process. Physicochemical properties, encapsulation efficiency, in vitro stability and Ber release, and pharmacokinetics of the manufactured formulation were evaluated. The COPD rat model was developed by exposing animals to CS. To study the therapeutic efficiency of Ber-encapsulated SLE-chitosan nanoparticles and pure berberine, the histopathological changes of the lung tissues, levels of inflammatory cells and cytokines, and activities of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzymes were evaluated in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Ber-encapsulated SLE-chitosan showed the particle size in nano-range with high stability and controlled slow-release profile in vitro in simulated gastric (pH 1.5) and intestinal (pH 6.8) fluids. Administration of Ber-loaded SLE-chitosan nanoparticles could significantly ameliorate inflammation scores in lung tissues and reduce levels of inflammatory cells (neutrophils and macrophages) and inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, Il-6, Il-17, and TNFα) in BALF when compared with the pure Ber. SLE-chitosan-based nanoparticles can strongly improve the therapeutic anti-inflammatory impact of Ber against CS-induced airway inflammation in COPD rats, suggesting the promising application of Ber-encapsulated SLN-chitosan nanoparticles for treating COPD and other inflammation-mediated diseases.
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Soliman HAN, Toso EA, Darwish IE, Ali SM, Kyba M. Antiapoptotic Protein FAIM2 is targeted by miR-3202, and DUX4 via TRIM21, leading to cell death and defective myogenesis. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:405. [PMID: 35468884 PMCID: PMC9038730 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-04804-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Inappropriate expression of DUX4, a transcription factor that induces cell death at high levels of expression and impairs myoblast differentiation at low levels of expression, leads to the development of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), however, the pathological mechanisms downstream of DUX4 responsible for muscle loss are poorly defined. We performed a screen of 1972 miR inhibitors for their ability to interfere with DUX4-induced cell death of human immortalized myoblasts. The most potent hit identified by the screen, miR-3202, is known to target the antiapoptotic protein FAIM2. Inhibition of miR-3202 led to the upregulation of FAIM2, and remarkably, expression of DUX4 led to reduced cellular levels of FAIM2. We show that the E3 ubiquitin ligase and DUX4 target gene, TRIM21, is responsible for FAIM2 degradation downstream of DUX4. Human myoblasts overexpressing FAIM2 showed increased resistance to DUX4-induced cell death, whereas in wild-type cells FAIM2 knockdown resulted in increased apoptosis and failure to differentiate into myotubes. The necessity of FAIM2 for myogenic differentiation of WT cells led us to test the effect of FAIM2 overexpression on the impairment of myogenesis by DUX4. Strikingly, FAIM2 overexpression rescued the myogenic differentiation defect caused by low-level expression of DUX4. These data implicate FAIM2 levels, modulated by DUX4 through TRIM21, as an important factor mediating the pathogenicity of DUX4, both in terms of cell viability and myogenic differentiation, and thereby open a new avenue of investigation towards drug targets in FSHD. ![]()
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Wang C, Feng D, Dong S, He R, Fan B. Dysregulated circulating microRNA‐126 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: linkage with acute exacerbation risk, severity degree, and inflammatory cytokines. J Clin Lab Anal 2022; 36:e24204. [PMID: 35064606 PMCID: PMC8906012 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Congying Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd. Central Hospital Jiaozuo China
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- Department of Orthopedics Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd. Central Hospital Jiaozuo China
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- Department of Urology Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd. Central Hospital Jiaozuo China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd. Central Hospital Jiaozuo China
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- Department of Neurology Jiaozuo Coal Industry (Group) Co. Ltd. Central Hospital Jiaozuo China
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Soni DK, Biswas R. Role of Non-Coding RNAs in Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Lung Diseases. Front Genet 2021; 12:767348. [PMID: 34819948 PMCID: PMC8606426 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.767348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), notably microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), have recently gained increasing consideration because of their versatile role as key regulators of gene expression. They adopt diverse mechanisms to regulate transcription and translation, and thereby, the function of the protein, which is associated with several major biological processes. For example, proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and metabolic pathways demand fine-tuning for the precise development of a specific tissue or organ. The deregulation of ncRNA expression is concomitant with multiple diseases, including lung diseases. This review highlights recent advances in the post-transcriptional regulation of miRNAs and lncRNAs in lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Further, we also discuss the emerging role of ncRNAs as biomarkers as well as therapeutic targets for lung diseases. However, more investigations are required to explore miRNAs and lncRNAs interaction, and their function in the regulation of mRNA expression. Understanding these mechanisms might lead to early diagnosis and the development of novel therapeutics for lung diseases.
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- Dharmendra Kumar Soni
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics, School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics, School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States
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Huang Q, Chen L, Bai Q, Tong T, Zhou Y, Li Z, Lu C, Chen S, Chen L. The roles of microRNAs played in lung diseases via regulating cell apoptosis. Mol Cell Biochem 2021; 476:4265-4275. [PMID: 34398353 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-021-04242-x] [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: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a type of endogenous non-coding short-chain RNA, which plays a crucial role in the regulation of many essential cellular functions, including cellular migration, proliferation, invasion, autophagy, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and differentiation. The lung can be damaged by pathogenic microorganisms, as well as physical or chemical factors. Research has confirmed that miRNAs and lung cell apoptosis can affect the development and progression of several lung diseases. This article reviews the role of miRNAs in the development of lung disease through regulating host cell apoptosis.
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- Qiaoling Huang
- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.,Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.,Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.,Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.,Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.,Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China. .,Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, College of Public Health, University of South China, 28 West Changsheng Rd, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
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Wang Z, Zuo Y, Gao Z. CircANKRD11 Knockdown Protects HPMECs from Cigarette Smoke Extract-Induced Injury by Regulating miR-145-5p/BRD4 Axis. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2021; 16:887-899. [PMID: 33833509 PMCID: PMC8021255 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s300332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of death because of its high incidence and mortality, which is chiefly resulted from cigarette smoke exposure. A large number of studies show that circular RNA (circRNA) participates in regulating COPD process. This study aims to reveal the role of circRNA ankyrin repeat domain 11 (circANKRD11) in cigarette smoke extract (CSE)-induced cell apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Methods The expression of circANKRD11, microRNA-145-5p (miR-145-5p) and bromodomain-containing 4 (BRD4) mRNA was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The expression of apoptosis-related proteins and BRD4 protein was determined by Western blot. Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry and Western blot. Cell inflammation was demonstrated by determining the levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Oxidative stress was investigated by the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) determination assays as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity assay. The binding relationship between miR-145-5p and circANKRD11 or BRD4 was predicted by circinteractome or MicroT_CDS online database, and identified by dual-luciferase reporter, RNA immunoprecipitation or RNA pull-down assay. Results CircANKRD11 and BRD4 expression were increased, whereas miR-145-5p expression was decreased in the lung tissues of smokers with or without COPD and CSE-induced HPMECs compared with the lung tissues of non-smokers as well as untreated HPMECs, respectively. CircANKRD11 silencing ameliorated CSE-induced cell apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress. CircANKRD11 acted as a sponge of miR-145-5p, and regulated CSE-induced cell injury via sponging miR-145-5p. Additionally, miR-145-5p mimics protected against CSE-induced cell injury through targeting BRD4. Conclusion CircANKRD11 absence protected HPMECs from CSE-induced injury by regulating BRD4 through associating with miR-145-5p, which demonstrated that circANKRD11 had the potential to act as a diagnosis biomarker for smoker-caused COPD.
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- Zheng Wang
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physical Examination Center, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physical Examination Center, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, People's Republic of China
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Wang N, Wang Q, Du T, Gabriel ANA, Wang X, Sun L, Li X, Xu K, Jiang X, Zhang Y. The Potential Roles of Exosomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 7:618506. [PMID: 33521025 PMCID: PMC7841048 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.618506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Currently, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common chronic lung diseases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by progressive loss of lung function due to chronic inflammatory responses in the lungs caused by repeated exposure to harmful environmental stimuli. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a persistent disease, with an estimated 384 million people worldwide living with COPD. It is listed as the third leading cause of death. Exosomes contain various components, such as lipids, microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs(lncRNAs), and proteins. They are essential mediators of intercellular communication and can regulate the biological properties of target cells. With the deepening of exosome research, it is found that exosomes are strictly related to the occurrence and development of COPD. Therefore, this review aims to highlight the unique role of immune-cell-derived exosomes in disease through complex interactions and their potentials as potential biomarkers new types of COPD.
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- Nan Wang
- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Cheeloo College of Medicine, The Second Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Department, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Cañas JA, Rodrigo-Muñoz JM, Sastre B, Gil-Martinez M, Redondo N, del Pozo V. MicroRNAs as Potential Regulators of Immune Response Networks in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Front Immunol 2021; 11:608666. [PMID: 33488613 PMCID: PMC7819856 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.608666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are an important factor of morbidity and mortality, accounting for approximately 6% of total deaths worldwide. The main CRDs are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These complex diseases have different triggers including allergens, pollutants, tobacco smoke, and other risk factors. It is important to highlight that although CRDs are incurable, various forms of treatment improve shortness of breath and quality of life. The search for tools that can ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment is crucial. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs and have been described as promising diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for CRDs. They are implicated in multiple processes of asthma and COPD, regulating pathways associated with inflammation, thereby showing that miRNAs are critical regulators of the immune response. Indeed, miRNAs have been found to be deregulated in several biofluids (sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, and serum) and in both structural lung and immune cells of patients in comparison to healthy subjects, showing their potential role as biomarkers. Also, miRNAs play a part in the development or termination of histopathological changes and comorbidities, revealing the complexity of miRNA regulation and opening up new treatment possibilities. Finally, miRNAs have been proposed as prognostic tools in response to both conventional and biologic treatments for asthma or COPD, and miRNA-based treatment has emerged as a potential approach for clinical intervention in these respiratory diseases; however, this field is still in development. The present review applies a systems biology approach to the understanding of miRNA regulatory networks in asthma and COPD, summarizing their roles in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
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- José A. Cañas
- Immunoallergy Laboratory, Immunology Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain
- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Immunoallergy Laboratory, Immunology Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain
- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Immunoallergy Laboratory, Immunology Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain
- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Immunoallergy Laboratory, Immunology Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain
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- Immunoallergy Laboratory, Immunology Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain
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- Immunoallergy Laboratory, Immunology Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Fundación Jiménez Díaz (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain
- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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Shen W, Weng Z, Fan M, Wang S, Wang R, Zhang Y, Tian H, Wang X, Wu X, Yang X, Wei W, Yuan K. Mechanisms by Which the MBD2/miR-301a-5p/CXCL12/CXCR4 Pathway Regulates Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2020; 15:2561-2572. [PMID: 33116473 PMCID: PMC7585268 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s261522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by irreversible expiratory airflow obstruction, and its chronic course is worsened by recurrent acute exacerbations. Our previous microarray assay identified microRNA (miR)-301a-5p as being associated with progression of acute exacerbation of COPD (AE-COPD); however, the mechanism underlying COPD pathogenesis remains unknown. Methods Samples of serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from healthy control subjects and patients with stable COPD (R-COPD) or with an acute exacerbation of COPD (AE-COPD). Human HULEC-5a and human bronchial epithelial (HBE) cells were transfected with methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2 (MBD2), sh-MBD2, miR-301a-5p mimics or an inhibitor, and then stimulated with cigarette smoke extract (CSE). Conditioned medium co-culture assays were performed by adding the supernatant of medium derived from HULEC-5a cells transfected with miR-301a-5p mimics or inhibitor into wells containing si-c-x-c motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4)-transfected-lung fibroblasts or human leukemic THP-1 cell line macrophages. Transwell assays were performed to analyze cell migration. Results Our analysis of clinical samples showed that decreased miR-301a-5p levels in patients with AE-COPD were positively correlated with levels of MBD2 expression, but negatively correlated with levels of chemokine ligand C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12 (CXCL12) expression. MBD2 overexpression significantly promoted miR-301a-5p production, but suppressed CXCL12 production in HULEC-5a and HBE cells. CXCL12 was confirmed to be a direct target of miR-301a-5p. CXCR4 knockdown significantly enhanced the suppressive effect of miR-301a-5p mimics and attenuated the promotional effects of the miR-301a-5p inhibitor on the migration of circulating fibroblasts and macrophages, as well as the expression levels of phospho-mitogen-activated protein kinase (p-MEK) and phospho-protein kinase B (p-AKT). Conclusion In summary, the MBD2/miR-301a-5p/CXCL12/CXCR4 pathway was shown to affect the migration of lung fibroblasts and monocyte-derived macrophages, which may play an important role during COPD exacerbations.
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- Wen Shen
- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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- Respiratory Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
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Miao R, Dong X, Gong J, Wang Y, Guo X, Li Y, Liu M, Wan J, Li J, Yang S, Wang W, Kuang T, Zhong J, Zhai Z, Yang Y. hsa-miR-106b-5p participates in the development of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension via targeting matrix metalloproteinase 2. Pulm Circ 2020; 10:2045894020928300. [PMID: 32699607 PMCID: PMC7357097 DOI: 10.1177/2045894020928300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is characterized by elevated pressure in pulmonary arteries. This study was performed to explore the critical miRNAs and genes affecting the pathogenesis of CTEPH. Methods GSE56914 dataset (10 CTEPH whole blood samples and 10 control samples) was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Using limma package, the differentially expressed miRNAs (DE-miRNAs) were acquired. After miRNA-target pairs were obtained using miRWalk2.0 tool, a miRNA-target regulatory network was built by Cytoscape software. Using DAVID tool, significantly enriched pathways involving the target genes were identified. Moreover, the protein–protein interaction network and transcription factor-target regulatory network were built by the Cytoscape software. Additionally, quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) experiments and luciferase assay were conducted to validate miRNA/gene expression and miRNA–target regulatory relationship, respectively. Results There were 25 DE-miRNAs (8 up-regulated and 17 down-regulated) between CTEPH and control groups. The target genes of has-let-7b-3p, has-miR-17-5p, has-miR-3202, has-miR-106b-5p, and has-miR-665 were enriched in multiple pathways such as “Insulin secretion”. qRT-PCR analysis confirmed upregulation of hsa-miR-3202, hsa-miR-665, and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) as well as downregulation of hsa-let-7b-3p, hsa-miR-17-5p, and hsa-miR-106b-5p. Luciferase assay indicated that MMP2 was negatively mediated by hsa-miR-106b-5p. Conclusions These miRNAs and genes were associated with the pathogenesis of CTEPH. Besides, hsa-miR-106b-5p was involved in the development of CTEPH via targeting MMP2.
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- Ran Miao
- Medical Research Center, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- West China School of Medicine/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Echocardiography, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Heart Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Hypertension, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory and Pulmonary Circulation Disorders, Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Tan BWQ, Sim WL, Cheong JK, Kuan WS, Tran T, Lim HF. MicroRNAs in chronic airway diseases: Clinical correlation and translational applications. Pharmacol Res 2020; 160:105045. [PMID: 32590100 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short single-stranded RNAs that have pivotal roles in disease pathophysiology through transcriptional and translational modulation of important genes. It has been implicated in the development of many diseases, such as stroke, cardiovascular conditions, cancers and inflammatory airway diseases. There is recent evidence that miRNAs play important roles in the pathogenesis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and could help to distinguish between T2-low (non-eosinophilic, steroid-insensitive) versus T2-high (eosinophilic, steroid-sensitive) disease endotypes. As these are the two most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases globally, with rising disease burden, miRNA research might lead to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Research involving miRNAs in airway disease is challenging because: (i) asthma and COPD are heterogeneous inflammatory airway diseases; there are overlapping but distinct inter- and intra-disease differences in the immunological pathophysiology, (ii) there exists more than 2000 known miRNAs and a single miRNA can regulate multiple targets, (iii) differential effects of miRNAs could be present in different cellular subtypes and tissues, and (iv) dysregulated miRNA expression might be a direct consequence of an indirect effect of airway disease onset or progression. As miRNAs are actively secreted in fluids and remain relatively stable, they have the potential for biomarker development and therapeutic targets. In this review, we summarize the preclinical data on potential miRNA biomarkers that mediate different pathophysiological mechanisms in airway disease. We discuss the framework for biomarker development using miRNA and highlight the need for careful patient characterization and endotyping in the screening and validation cohorts, profiling both airway and blood samples to determine the biological fluids of choice in different disease states or severity, and adopting an untargeted approach. Collaboration between the various stakeholders - pharmaceutical companies, laboratory professionals and clinician-scientists is crucial to reduce the difficulties and cost required to bring miRNA research into the translational stage for airway diseases.
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- Bryce W Q Tan
- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore; Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Mei D, Tan WSD, Tay Y, Mukhopadhyay A, Wong WSF. Therapeutic RNA Strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2020; 41:475-486. [PMID: 32434654 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2020.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow limitation with persistent respiratory symptoms. Current therapeutics for COPD are largely borrowed from the drug armamentarium for the treatment of asthma, which has different pathophysiological mechanisms from COPD. COPD has been linked to dysregulated expression of mRNAs and noncoding (nc)RNAs including miRNAs, PIWI-interacting (pi)RNAs, long noncoding (lnc)RNAs, and circular (circ)RNAs. This review highlights and discusses some recent advances towards development of RNA therapeutics for COPD.
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- Dan Mei
- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 117600
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 117600
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- Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, Centre for Translational Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599; Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 117597
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, University Medicine Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore 117600; Immunology Program, Life Science Institute; National University of Singapore, Singapore 117456; Singapore-HUJ Alliance for Research and Enterprise, National University of Singapore, Singapore 138602.
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miRNAs in Lung Development and Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21082765. [PMID: 32316149 PMCID: PMC7216056 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21082765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The development of the lung involves a diverse group of molecules that regulate cellular processes, organ formation, and maturation. The various stages of lung development are marked by accumulation of small RNAs that promote or repress underlying mechanisms, depending on the physiological environment in utero and postnatally. To some extent, the pathogenesis of various lung diseases is regulated by small RNAs. In this review, we discussed miRNAs regulation of lung development and diseases, that is, COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension, and also highlighted possible connotations for human lung health.
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Xi Z, Qiao Y, Wang J, Su H, Bao Z, Li H, Liao X, Zhong X. Gastrodin relieves inflammation injury induced by lipopolysaccharides in MRC-5 cells by up-regulation of miR-103. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 24:1451-1459. [PMID: 31769187 PMCID: PMC6991667 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The beneficial function of gastrodin towards many inflammatory diseases has been identified. This study designed to see the influence of gastrodin in a cell model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MRC-5 cells were treated by LPS, before which gastrodin was administrated. The effects of gastrodin were evaluated by conducting CCK-8, FITC-PI double staining, Western blot, qRT-PCR and ELISA. Besides this, the downstream effector and signalling were studied to decode how gastrodin exerted its function. And dual-luciferase assay was used to detect the targeting link between miR-103 and lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1). LPS induced apoptosis and the release of MCP-1, IL-6 and TNF-α in MRC-5 cells. Pre-treating MRC-5 cells with gastrodin attenuated LPS-induced cell damage. Meanwhile, p38/JNK and NF-κB pathways induced by LPS were repressed by gastrodin. miR-103 expression was elevated by gastrodin. Further, the protective functions of gastrodin were attenuated by miR-103 silencing. And LRP1 was a target of miR-103 and negatively regulated by miR-103. The in vitro data illustrated the protective function of gastrodin in LPS-injured MRC-5 cells. Gastrodin exerted its function possibly by up-regulating miR-103 and modulating p38/JNK and NF-κB pathways.
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- Zhuona Xi
- Department of Respiration Ward II, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiration Ward II, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiration Ward II, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiration Ward II, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiration Ward II, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Huadu District People's Hospital of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Internal Medicine, Huadu District People's Hospital of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Quality Control, Huadu District People's Hospital of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
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Du Y, Zhang H, Xu Y, Ding Y, Chen X, Mei Z, Ding H, Jie Z. Association among genetic polymorphisms of GSTP1, HO-1, and SOD-3 and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease susceptibility. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2019; 14:2081-2088. [PMID: 31564855 PMCID: PMC6736021 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s213364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterized by incomplete reversible airflow limitation, which is associated with emphysema and chronic inflammation. Oxidative/antioxidant imbalance is one of the mechanisms of the current pathogenesis of COPD and several recent studies have attempted to uncover genetic causes of COPD and its progression. GST, HO-1, and SOD-3 are important susceptibility genes related to COPD. Methods A total of 300 blood samples were included in two groups: Control group and COPD group. We genotyped 4 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from these 3 genes in 150 COPD patients and 150 controls to analyze genetic polymorphisms and interactions with COPD-related quantitative traits using correlation analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results The results indicated that genotype distributions and allele frequencies of GSTP1, HO-1, and SOD-3 were significantly different between the COPD and the control group, while there is no correlation between the polymorphism of GSTP1, HO-1, SOD3, and the different stages of COPD. Furthermore, multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that COPD GSTP1-exon5 SNP and HO-1 (GT)n SNP are high-risk factors for COPD and there was interaction between GSTP1 exon5 SNPS and HO-1 (GT)n SNP. More important, the genotypes, AG, GG of GSTP1 exon5 and L/M*S, L/L of HO-1 (GT)n associated with increased 8-iso-prostaglandin F (2 alpha) (8-iso-PGF2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration and decreased catalase (CAT) activity. Conclusion Collectively, this study shows that genetic polymorphisms of GSTP1, HO-1, and SOD-3 are associated with COPD susceptibility.
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- Yong Du
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, People's Hospital of Rizhao, Rizhao 276800, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Rizhao Central Hospital, Rizhao 276800, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhijun Jie
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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