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Nezhad Nezhad MT, Rajabi M, Nekooeizadeh P, Sanjari S, Pourvirdi B, Heidari MM, Veradi Esfahani P, Abdoli A, Bagheri S, Tobeiha M. Systemic lupus erythematosus: From non-coding RNAs to exosomal non-coding RNAs. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 247:154508. [PMID: 37224659 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), as an immunological illness, frequently impacts young females. Both vulnerabilities to SLE and the course of the illness's clinical symptoms have been demonstrated to be affected by individual differences in non-coding RNA expression. Many non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are out of whack in patients with SLE. Because of the dysregulation of several ncRNAs in peripheral blood of patients suffering from SLE, these ncRNAs to be showed valuable as biomarkers for medication response, diagnosis, and activity. NcRNAs have also been demonstrated to influence immune cell activity and apoptosis. Altogether, these facts highlight the need of investigating the roles of both families of ncRNAs in the progress of SLE. Being aware of the significance of these transcripts perhaps elucidates the molecular pathogenesis of SLE and could open up promising avenues to create tailored treatments during this condition. In this review we summarized various non-coding RNAs and Exosomal non-coding RNAs in SLE.
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- Student Research Committee، Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee، Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Li S, Meng W, Guo Z, Liu M, He Y, Li Y, Ma Z. The miR-183 Cluster: Biogenesis, Functions, and Cell Communication via Exosomes in Cancer. Cells 2023; 12:cells12091315. [PMID: 37174715 PMCID: PMC10177187 DOI: 10.3390/cells12091315] [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: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of human death. MicroRNAs have been found to be closely associated with cancer. The miR-183 cluster, comprising miR-183, miR-96, and miR-182, is transcribed as a polycistronic miRNA cluster. Importantly, in most cases, these clusters promote cancer development through different pathways. Exosomes, as extracellular vesicles, play an important role in cellular communication and the regulation of the tissue microenvironment. Interestingly, the miR-183 cluster can be detected in exosomes and plays a functional regulatory role in tumor development. Here, the biogenesis and functions of the miR-183 cluster in highly prevalent cancers and their relationship with other non-coding RNAs are summarized. In addition, the miR-183 cluster in exosomes has also been discussed. Finally, we discuss the miR-183 cluster as a promising target for cancer therapy. This review is expected to provide a new direction for cancer treatment.
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- Shuhui Li
- Lab for Noncoding RNA & Cancer, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Lab for Noncoding RNA & Cancer, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Lab for Noncoding RNA & Cancer, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Lab for Noncoding RNA & Cancer, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Experimental Center of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Lab for Noncoding RNA & Cancer, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Lab for Noncoding RNA & Cancer, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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The Role of MicroRNAs in Pancreatitis Development and Progression. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021057. [PMID: 36674571 PMCID: PMC9862468 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Pancreatitis (acute and chronic) is an inflammatory disease associated with significant morbidity, including a high rate of hospitalization and mortality. MicroRNAs (miRs) are essential post-transcriptional modulators of gene expression. They are crucial in many diseases' development and progression. Recent studies have demonstrated aberrant miRs expression patterns in pancreatic tissues obtained from patients experiencing acute and chronic pancreatitis compared to tissues from unaffected individuals. Increasing evidence showed that miRs regulate multiple aspects of pancreatic acinar biology, such as autophagy, mitophagy, and migration, impact local and systemic inflammation and, thus, are involved in the disease development and progression. Notably, multiple miRs act on pancreatic acinar cells and regulate the transduction of signals between pancreatic acinar cells, pancreatic stellate cells, and immune cells, and provide a complex interaction network between these cells. Importantly, recent studies from various animal models and patients' data combined with advanced detection techniques support their importance in diagnosing and treating pancreatitis. In this review, we plan to provide an up-to-date summary of the role of miRs in the development and progression of pancreatitis.
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Wang Z, Dai R, Ahmed SA. MicroRNA-183/96/182 cluster in immunity and autoimmunity. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1134634. [PMID: 36891312 PMCID: PMC9986322 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1134634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are crucial post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression in ubiquitous biological processes, including immune-related pathways. This review focuses on the miR-183/96/182 cluster (miR-183C), which contains three miRNAs, miR-183, -96, and -182, having almost identical seed sequences with minor differences. The similarity among seed sequences allows these three miRNAs to act cooperatively. In addition, their minor differences permit them to target distinct genes and regulate unique pathways. The expression of miR-183C was initially identified in sensory organs. Subsequently, abnormal expression of miR-183C miRNAs in various cancers and autoimmune diseases has been reported, implying their potential role in human diseases. The regulatory effects of miR-183C miRNAs on the differentiation and function of both innate and adaptive immune cells have now been documented. In this review, we have discussed the complex role of miR-183C in the immune cells in both normal and autoimmune backgrounds. We highlighted the dysregulation of miR-183C miRNAs in several autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), multiple sclerosis (MS), and ocular autoimmune disorders, and discussed the potential for utilizing miR-183C as biomarkers and therapeutic targets of specific autoimmune diseases.
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- Zhuang Wang
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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Xu N, Liu J, Li X. Lupus nephritis: The regulatory interplay between epigenetic and MicroRNAs. Front Physiol 2022; 13:925416. [PMID: 36187762 PMCID: PMC9523357 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.925416] [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: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous, small, non-coding RNA molecules that act as epigenetic modifiers to regulate the protein levels of target messenger RNAs without altering their genetic sequences. The highly complex role of miRNAs in the epigenetics of lupus nephritis (LN) is increasingly being recognized. DNA methylation and histone modifications are focal points of epigenetic research. miRNAs play a critical role in renal development and physiology, and dysregulation may result in abnormal renal cell proliferation, inflammation, and fibrosis of the kidneys in LN. However, epigenetic and miRNA-mediated regulation are not mutually exclusive. Further research has established a link between miRNA expression and epigenetic regulation in various disorders, including LN. This review summarizes the most recent evidence regarding the interaction between miRNAs and epigenetics in LN and highlights potential therapeutic and diagnostic targets.
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- Ning Xu
- School of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- *Correspondence: Xiangling Li,
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Giuliani KTK, Grivei A, Nag P, Wang X, Rist M, Kildey K, Law B, Ng MS, Wilkinson R, Ungerer J, Forbes JM, Healy H, Kassianos AJ. Hypoxic human proximal tubular epithelial cells undergo ferroptosis and elicit an NLRP3 inflammasome response in CD1c + dendritic cells. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:739. [PMID: 36030251 PMCID: PMC9420140 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-05191-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Inflammasomes are multiprotein platforms responsible for the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18. Mouse studies have identified inflammasome activation within dendritic cells (DC) as pivotal for driving tubulointerstitial fibrosis and inflammation, the hallmarks of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, translation of this work to human CKD remains limited. Here, we examined the complex tubular cell death pathways mediating inflammasome activation in human kidney DC and, thus, CKD progression. Ex vivo patient-derived proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTEC) cultured under hypoxic (1% O2) conditions modelling the CKD microenvironment showed characteristics of ferroptotic cell death, including mitochondrial dysfunction, reductions in the lipid repair enzyme glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and increases in lipid peroxidation by-product 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) compared with normoxic PTEC. The addition of ferroptosis inhibitor, ferrostatin-1, significantly reduced hypoxic PTEC death. Human CD1c+ DC activated in the presence of hypoxic PTEC displayed significantly increased production of inflammasome-dependent cytokines IL-1β and IL-18. Treatment of co-cultures with VX-765 (caspase-1/4 inhibitor) and MCC950 (NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor) significantly attenuated IL-1β/IL-18 levels, supporting an NLRP3 inflammasome-dependent DC response. In line with these in vitro findings, in situ immunolabelling of human fibrotic kidney tissue revealed a significant accumulation of tubulointerstitial CD1c+ DC containing active inflammasome (ASC) specks adjacent to ferroptotic PTEC. These data establish ferroptosis as the primary pattern of PTEC necrosis under the hypoxic conditions of CKD. Moreover, this study identifies NLRP3 inflammasome signalling driven by complex tubulointerstitial PTEC-DC interactions as a key checkpoint for therapeutic targeting in human CKD.
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- Kurt T. K. Giuliani
- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1024.70000000089150953Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation/School of Biomedical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Institute of Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.412744.00000 0004 0380 2017Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1024.70000000089150953Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation/School of Biomedical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- grid.415606.00000 0004 0380 0804Conjoint Internal Medicine Laboratory, Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.416100.20000 0001 0688 4634Kidney Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1003.20000 0000 9320 7537Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,grid.1024.70000000089150953Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation/School of Biomedical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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Liao W, He XJ, Zhang W, Chen YL, Yang J, Xiang W, Ding Y. MiR-145 participates in the development of lupus nephritis by targeting CSF1 to regulate the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. Cytokine 2022; 154:155877. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2022.155877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Huang C, Meng M, Li S, Liu S, Li L, Su Y, Gao H, He S, Zhao Y, Zhang M, Hou Z, Wang W, Wang X. Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Kidney Injury in MRL/Ipr Mice Through the TGF-β1 Pathway. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:876054. [PMID: 35478960 PMCID: PMC9037034 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.876054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The therapeutic effects and mechanism of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSC) on kidney injury in MRL/Ipr mice were studied. UC-MSC, methylprednisolone (MP), and their combination were used to treat MRL/Ipr mice. The therapeutic effects were evaluated by renal function assessment, and HE, PAS, and Masson staining were carried out on renal tissues and visualized by electron microscopy. Subsequently, podocyte injury was detected by the presence of podocin in renal tissues by immunofluorescence. To further explore the mechanism, serum TGF-β1 was measured, and TGF-β1, p-Smad3, and TRAF6 in the renal tissue were detected by Western blotting. In vitro, TGF-β1 was used to stimulate podocytes, and the podocyte activity and changes in synaptopodin were observed after UC-MSC treatment. Significant improvements in renal function and pathological injury were observed in the UC-MSC group compared to the lupus nephritis (LN) model group. UC-MSC and MP treatment improved podocyte injury in MRL/Ipr mice. Western blot examination showed a significant increase in TGF-β1, p-Smad3, and TRAF6 expression in renal tissues of the LN model group, while significant downregulation of those proteins was observed in the UC-MSC group. After TGF-β1 stimulation in vitro, podocyte activity decreased, and UC-MSC treatment improved podocyte activity and restored synaptopodin expression. UC-MSC therapy could improve the deterioration of renal function and the pathological changes of the renal tissues in MRL/Ipr mice. Our study suggested that UC-MSC may improve kidney injury and podocyte injury in LN mice by inhibiting the TGF-β1 pathway.
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- Chunkai Huang
- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Thyroid Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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- Scientific Research Department, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,Yunnan Cell Biology and Clinical Translation Research Center, Kunming, China
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The role of microRNAs in diseases and related signaling pathways. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:6789-6801. [PMID: 34718938 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06725-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are epigenetic regulators of the gene expression and act through posttranslational modification. They bind to 3'-UTR of target mRNAs to inhibit translation or increase the degradation mRNA in many tissues. Any alteration in the level of miRNA expression in many human diseases indicates their involvement in the pathogenesis of many diseases. On the other hand, the regulation of the signaling pathways is necessary for the maintenance of natural and physiological characteristics of any cell. It is worth mentioning that dysfunction of the signaling pathways manifests itself as a disorder or disease. The significant evidence report that miRNAs regulate the several signaling pathways in many diseases. Base on previous studies, miRNAs can be used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. According to the important role of miRNAs on the cell signaling pathways, this article reviews miRNAs involvement in incidence of diseases by changing signaling pathways.
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So BYF, Yap DYH, Chan TM. MicroRNAs in Lupus Nephritis-Role in Disease Pathogenesis and Clinical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:10737. [PMID: 34639078 PMCID: PMC8509214 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRs) are non-coding small RNAs that act as epigenetic modulators to regulate the protein levels of target mRNAs without modifying the genetic sequences. The role of miRs in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis (LN) is increasingly recognized and highly complex. Altered levels of different miRs are observed in the blood, urine and kidney tissues of murine LN models and LN patients. Accumulating evidence suggests that these miRs can modulate immune cells and various key inflammatory pathways, and their perturbations contribute to the aberrant immune response in LN. The dysregulation of miRs in different resident renal cells and urinary exosomes can also lead to abnormal renal cell proliferation, inflammation and kidney fibrosis in LN. While miRs may hold promise in various clinical applications in LN patients, there are still many potential limitations and safety concerns for their use. Further studies are worthwhile to examine the clinical utility of miRs in the diagnosis, disease activity monitoring, prognostication and treatment of LN.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; (B.Y.F.S.); (T.M.C.)
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Jiang R, Gao H, Cong F, Zhang W, Song T, Yu Z. Circ_DHRS3 positively regulates GREM1 expression by competitively targeting miR-183-5p to modulate IL-1β-administered chondrocyte proliferation, apoptosis and ECM degradation. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 91:107293. [PMID: 33360372 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by degenerative changes of articular cartilage, involving in the expression changes of special circular RNAs (circRNAs). This study aimed to explore the role of circ_DHRS3 in OA cell models and provide a potential mechanism. METHODS OA cell models were constructed using human chondrocytes with Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) treatment. The expression of circ_DHRS3, microRNA (miR)-183-5p and Gremlin 1 (GREM1) mRNA was detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Cell proliferation was identified using 3-[4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2, 5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Cell apoptosis was investigated using flow cytometry assay. The protein levels of proliferation- and apoptosis-related proteins were quantified by western blot. The levels of extracellular matrix (ECM)-associated proteins were quantified by western blot to assess ECM degradation. The relationship between miR-183-5p and circ_DHRS3 or GREM1 was predicted and then verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS Circ_DHRS3 expression was elevated in OA cartilage tissues and IL-1β-treated chondrocytes. Circ_DHRS3 was resistant to RNase R and Actinomycin D. Circ_DHRS3 knockdown promoted chondrocyte proliferation inhibited by IL-1β, and alleviated IL-1β-induced apoptosis and ECM degradation, which were reversed by the inhibition of miR-183-5p, a target of circ_DHRS3. MiR-183-5p restoration also enhanced IL-1β-blocked cell proliferation, and relieved IL-1β-induced cell apoptosis and ECM degradation, while GREM1 (a target of miR-183-5p) overexpression abolished the effects of miR-183-5p restoration. Moreover, circ_DHRS3 regulated GREM1 expression by targeting miR-183-5p. CONCLUSION Circ_DHRS3 mediated IL-1β-administered chondrocyte proliferation, apoptosis and ECM degradation by positively regulating GREM1 expression via competitively targeting miR-183-5p.
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- Renqi Jiang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- Daming-Gong Community Health Service Center, Weiyang District, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, Shaanxi, China.
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