1
|
Sun Y, You Y, Wu Q, Hu R, Dai K. Senescence-targeted MicroRNA/Organoid composite hydrogel repair cartilage defect and prevention joint degeneration via improved chondrocyte homeostasis. Bioact Mater 2024; 39:427-442. [PMID: 38855061 PMCID: PMC11157121 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.05.036] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction Cartilage defect (CD) is a common complication in osteoarthritis (OA). Impairment of chondrogenesis and cellular senescence are considered as hallmarks of OA development and caused failure of cartilage repair in most clinical CD cases. Exploring markers for cellular senescence in CD patients might provide new perspectives for osteoarthritic CD patients. In the present study, we aim to explore senescent markers in CD patients with OA to fabricate a senescence-targeted SMSC organoid hydrogel for cartilage repair. Methods Clinical cartilage samples from cartilage defect patients were collected. Immunofluorescence staining of senescent markers and SA-β-Gal staining were used to detect the senescence state of SMSCs and chondrocytes in cartilage defect and OA patients. MicroRNA expression profiles of SMSC organoids and H2O2-treated SMSC organoids were analyzed and compared with high-throughput microRNA sequencing. Fluorescent in situ hybridization of miRNA were used to determine the expression level of miR-24 in SMSC organoids and cartilage samples. Interaction between miR-24 and its downstream target was analyzed via qRT-PCR, immunofluorescence and luciferase assay. Senescence-targeted miR-24 μS/SMSC organoid hydrogel (MSOH) was constructed for cartilage repair. Anti-senescence properties and chondrogenesis were determined in vitro for MSOH. Rats were used to evaluate the cartilage repair capacity of the MSOH hydrogel in vivo. Results In this study, we found Osteoarthritic cartilage defect patients demonstrated upregulated cellular senescence in joint cartilage. MicroRNA sequencing demonstrated senescence marker miR-24 was negatively associated with cartilage impairment and cellular senescence in osteoarthritic CD patients. Moreover, miR-24 mimics alleviates cellular senescence to promote chondrogenesis by targeting downstream TAOK1. Also, miR-24 downregulated TAOK1 expression and promoted chondrogenesis in SMSC organoids. Senescence-targeted miR-24 μS/SMSC organoid hydrogel (MSOH) was constructed and demonstrated superior chondrogenesis in vitro. Animal experiments demonstrated that MSOH hydrogel showed better cartilage repairing effects and better maintained joint function at 24 weeks with low intra-articular inflammatory response after transplantation in rat joint. Single-cell RNA-seq of generated cartilage indicated that implanted MSOH could affect chondrocyte homeostatic state and alter the chondrocyte cluster frequency by regulating cellular glycolysis and OXPHOS, impacting cell cycle and ferroptosis to alleviate cellular senescence and prevent joint degeneration. Conclusion Osteoarthritic cartilage defect patients demonstrated upregulated cellular senescence in joint cartilage. Senescence marker miR-24 was negatively associated with cartilage impairment in osteoarthritic CD patients. miR-24 attenuates chondrocytes senescence and promotes chondrogenesis in SMSC organoids through targeting TAOK1. Senescence-targeted miR-24 microsphere/SMSC organoid composite hydrogel could successfully repair cartilage defect in osteoarthritic microenvironment via enhanced miR-24/TAOK1 signaling pathway, suggesting MSOH might be a novel therapy for cartilage repair in osteoarthritic CD patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ye Sun
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 210029, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
| | - Yongqing You
- Renal Division, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Qiang Wu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
| | - Rui Hu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 210029, China
| | - Kerong Dai
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Gu L, Huang R, Ni N, Zhou R, Su Y, Gu P, Zhang D, Fan X. Mg-Cross-Linked Alginate Hydrogel Induces BMSC/Macrophage Crosstalk to Enhance Bone Tissue Regeneration via Dual Promotion of the Ligand-Receptor Pairing of the OSM/miR-370-3p-gp130 Signaling Pathway. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:30685-30702. [PMID: 38859670 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
Abstract
Macrophages play a pivotal role in the crosstalk between the immune and skeletal systems, while Mg-based biomaterials demonstrate immunomodulatory capabilities in this procedure. However, the mechanism of how Mg2+ promotes osteogenesis through the interplay of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and macrophages remains undescribed. Here, we demonstrated that a Mg-cross-linked alginate hydrogel exerted a dual enhancement of BMSCs osteogenic differentiation through the ligand-receptor pairing of the OSM/miR-370-3p-gp130 axis. On the one hand, Mg2+, released from the Mg-cross-linked hydrogel, stimulates bone marrow-derived macrophages to produce and secrete more OSM. On the other hand, Mg2+ lowers the miR-370-3p level in BMSCs and in turn, reverses its suppression on gp130. Then, the OSM binds to the gp130 heterodimer receptor and activates intracellular osteogenic programs in BMSCs. Taken together, this study reveals a novel cross-talk pattern between the skeletal and immune systems under Mg2+ stimulation. This study not only brings new insights into the immunomodulatory properties of Mg-based biomaterials for orthopedic applications but also enriches the miRNA regulatory network and provides a promising target to facilitate bone regeneration in large bone defects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Li Gu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| | - Rui Huang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| | - Ni Ni
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| | - Rong Zhou
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| | - Yun Su
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| | - Ping Gu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| | - Dandan Zhang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| | - Xianqun Fan
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Maroun G, Fissoun C, Villaverde M, Brondello JM, Pers YM. Senescence-regulatory factors as novel circulating biomarkers and therapeutic targets in regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis. Joint Bone Spine 2024; 91:105640. [PMID: 37739212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2023.105640] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
Abstract
Recent discoveries reveal that the chronic presence of senescent cells in osteoarticular tissues provides a focal point of disease development for osteoarthritis (OA). Nevertheless, senescence-regulatory factors associated with OA still need to be identified. Furthermore, few diagnostic- and prognostic-validated biochemical markers (biomarkers) are currently used in clinics to evaluate OA patients. In the future, alongside imaging and clinical examination, detecting senescence-regulatory biomarkers in patient fluids could become a prospective method for disease: diagnosis, monitoring, progression and prognosis following treatment. This review summarizes a group of circulating OA biomarkers recently linked to senescence onset. Remarkably, these factors identified in proteomics, metabolomic and microRNA studies could also have deleterious or protective roles in osteoarticular tissue homeostasis. In addition, we discuss their potentially innovative modulation in combination with senotherapeutic approaches, for long-lasting OA treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Georges Maroun
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Biotherapy, University of Montpellier, INSERM UMR 1183, 34298 Montpellier, France
| | - Christina Fissoun
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Biotherapy, University of Montpellier, INSERM UMR 1183, 34298 Montpellier, France
| | - Marina Villaverde
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Biotherapy, University of Montpellier, INSERM UMR 1183, 34298 Montpellier, France; HCS Pharma, Biocentre Fleming, 250, rue Salvador-Allende, Bat A, 59120 Loos, France
| | - Jean-Marc Brondello
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Biotherapy, University of Montpellier, INSERM UMR 1183, 34298 Montpellier, France
| | - Yves-Marie Pers
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Biotherapy, University of Montpellier, INSERM UMR 1183, 34298 Montpellier, France; Clinical immunology and osteoarticular diseases Therapeutic Unit, Lapeyronie University Hospital, CHU Montpellier, IRMB, University of Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier, France.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Edderkaoui B. Chemokines in Cartilage Regeneration and Degradation: New Insights. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:381. [PMID: 38203552 PMCID: PMC10779035 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Cartilage plays a crucial role in the human body by forming long bones during development and growth to bear loads on joints and intervertebral discs. However, the increasing prevalence of cartilage degenerative disorders is a growing public health concern, especially due to the poor innate regenerative capacity of cartilage. Chondrocytes are a source of several inflammatory mediators that play vital roles in the pathogenesis of cartilage disorders. Among these mediators, chemokines have been explored as potential contributors to cartilage degeneration and regeneration. Our review focuses on the progress made during the last ten years in identifying the regulators and roles of chemokines and their receptors in different mechanisms related to chondrocytes and cartilage. Recent findings have demonstrated that chemokines influence cartilage both positively and negatively. Their induction and involvement in either process depends on the local molecular environment and is both site- and time-dependent. One of the challenges in defining the role of chemokines in cartilage pathology or regeneration is the apparent redundancy in the interaction of chemokines with their receptors. Hence, it is crucial to determine, for each situation, whether targeting specific chemokines or their receptors will help in developing effective therapeutic strategies for cartilage repair.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bouchra Edderkaoui
- Musculoskeletal Disease Center, Research Service, VA Loma Linda Healthcare Systems, Loma Linda, CA 92357, USA;
- Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Jankowski M, Farzaneh M, Ghaedrahmati F, Shirvaliloo M, Moalemnia A, Kulus M, Ziemak H, Chwarzyński M, Dzięgiel P, Zabel M, Piotrowska-Kempisty H, Bukowska D, Antosik P, Mozdziak P, Kempisty B. Unveiling Mesenchymal Stem Cells' Regenerative Potential in Clinical Applications: Insights in miRNA and lncRNA Implications. Cells 2023; 12:2559. [PMID: 37947637 PMCID: PMC10649218 DOI: 10.3390/cells12212559] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
Abstract
It is now widely recognized that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess the capacity to differentiate into a wide array of cell types. Numerous studies have identified the role of lncRNA in the regulation of MSC differentiation. It is important to elucidate the role and interplay of microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the regulation of signalling pathways that govern MSC function. Furthermore, miRNAs and lncRNAs are important clinical for innovative strategies aimed at addressing a wide spectrum of existing and emerging disease. Hence it is important to consider their impact on MSC function and differentiation. Examining the data available in public databases, we have collected the literature containing the latest discoveries pertaining to human stem cells and their potential in both fundamental research and clinical applications. Furthermore, we have compiled completed clinical studies that revolve around the application of MSCs, shedding light on the opportunities presented by harnessing the regulatory potential of miRNAs and lncRNAs. This exploration of the therapeutic possibilities offered by miRNAs and lncRNAs within MSCs unveils exciting prospects for the development of precision therapies and personalized treatment approaches. Ultimately, these advancements promise to augment the efficacy of regenerative strategies and produce positive outcomes for patients. As research in this field continues to evolve, it is imperative to explore and exploit the vast potential of miRNAs and lncRNAs as therapeutic agents. The findings provide a solid basis for ongoing investigations, fuelling the quest to fully unlock the regenerative potential of MSCs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maurycy Jankowski
- Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland;
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
| | - Maryam Farzaneh
- Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
| | - Farhoodeh Ghaedrahmati
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | - Milad Shirvaliloo
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Future Science Group, Unitec House, 2 Albert Place, London N3 1QB, UK
| | - Arash Moalemnia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
| | - Magdalena Kulus
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
| | - Hanna Ziemak
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
| | - Mikołaj Chwarzyński
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
| | - Piotr Dzięgiel
- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Physiotherapy, Wroclaw University School of Physical Education, 50-038 Wroclaw, Poland
| | - Maciej Zabel
- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Division of Anatomy and Histology, University of Zielona Góra, 65-046 Zielona Góra, Poland
| | - Hanna Piotrowska-Kempisty
- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-631 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
| | - Dorota Bukowska
- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
| | - Paweł Antosik
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
| | - Paul Mozdziak
- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
- Physiology Graduate Faculty, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA
| | - Bartosz Kempisty
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
- Physiology Graduate Faculty, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Jin L, Ma J, Chen Z, Wang F, Li Z, Shang Z, Dong J. Osteoarthritis related epigenetic variations in miRNA expression and DNA methylation. BMC Med Genomics 2023; 16:163. [PMID: 37434153 PMCID: PMC10337191 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-023-01597-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is chronic arthritis characterized by articular cartilage degradation. However, a comprehensive regulatory network for OA-related microRNAs and DNA methylation modifications has yet to be established. Thus, we aimed to identify epigenetic changes in microRNAs and DNA methylation and establish the regulatory network between miRNAs and DNA methylation. The mRNA, miRNA, and DNA methylation expression profiles of healthy or osteoarthritis articular cartilage samples were downloaded from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, including GSE169077, GSE175961, and GSE162484. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs), differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs), and differentially methylated genes (DMGs) were analyzed by the online tool GEO2R. DAVID and STRING databases were applied for functional enrichment analysis and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Potential therapeutic compounds for the treatment of OA were identified by Connectivity map (CMap) analysis. A total of 1424 up-regulated DEGs, 1558 down-regulated DEGs, 5 DEMs with high expression, 6 DEMs with low expression, 1436 hypermethylated genes, and 455 hypomethylated genes were selected. A total of 136 up-regulated and 65 downregulated genes were identified by overlapping DEGs and DEMs predicted target genes which were enriched in apoptosis and circadian rhythm. A total of 39 hypomethylated and 117 hypermethylated genes were obtained by overlapping DEGs and DMGs, which were associated with ECM receptor interactions and cellular metabolic processes, cell connectivity, and transcription. Moreover, The PPI network showed COL5A1, COL6A1, LAMA4, T3GAL6A, and TP53 were the most connective proteins. After overlapping of DEGs, DMGs and DEMs predicted targeted genes, 4 up-regulated genes and 11 down-regulated genes were enriched in the Axon guidance pathway. The top ten genes ranked by PPI network connectivity degree in the up-regulated and downregulated overlapping genes of DEGs and DMGs were further analyzed by the CMap database, and nine chemicals were predicted as potential drugs for the treatment of OA. In conclusion, TP53, COL5A1, COL6A1, LAMA4, and ST3GAL6 may play important roles in OA genesis and development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lingpeng Jin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, China
| | - Jun Ma
- Hebei Medical University-National University of Ireland Galway Stem Cell Research Center, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050017, China
| | - Zhen Chen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, China
| | - Fei Wang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, China
| | - Zhikuan Li
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, China
| | - Ziqi Shang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, China
| | - Jiangtao Dong
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Chen Z, Huang Y, Chen Y, Yang X, Zhu J, Xu G, Shen S, Hu Z, Shi P, Ma Y, Fan S. CircFNDC3B regulates osteoarthritis and oxidative stress by targeting miR-525-5p/HO-1 axis. Commun Biol 2023; 6:200. [PMID: 36806251 PMCID: PMC9941484 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-04569-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic degenerative joint disease associated with a variety of risk factors including aging, genetics, obesity, and mechanical disturbance. This study aimed to elucidate the function of a newly discovered circular RNA (circRNA), circFNDC3B, in OA progression and its relationship with the NF-κB signaling pathway and oxidative stress. The circFNDC3B/miR-525-5p/HO-1 axis and its relationship with the NF-κB signaling pathway and oxidative stress were investigated and validated using fluorescence in situ hybridization, real-time PCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence analysis, luciferase reporter assays, pull-down assays, and reactive oxygen species analyses. The functions of circFNDC3B in OA was investigated in vitro and in vivo. These evaluations demonstrated that circFNDC3B promotes chondrocyte proliferation and protects the extracellular matrix (ECM) from degradation. We also revealed that circFNDC3B defends against oxidative stress in OA by regulating the circFNDC3B/miR-525-5p/HO-1 axis and the NF-κB signaling pathway. Further, we found that overexpression of circFNDC3B alleviated OA in a rabbit model. In summary, we identified a new circFNDC3B/miR-525-5p/HO-1 signaling pathway that may act to relieve OA by alleviating oxidative stress and regulating the NF-κB pathway, resulting in the protection of the ECM in human chondrocytes, highlighting it as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of OA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zizheng Chen
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
| | - Yizhen Huang
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
| | - Yu Chen
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
| | - Xiaodong Yang
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
| | - Jinjin Zhu
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
| | - Guang Xu
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
| | - Shuying Shen
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China
| | - Ziang Hu
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China
| | - Peihua Shi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. .,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
| | - Yan Ma
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. .,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
| | - Shunwu Fan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. .,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Balchin C, Tan AL, Wilson OJ, McKenna J, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A. The role of microRNAs in regulating inflammation and exercise-induced adaptations in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2023; 7:rkac110. [PMID: 36699549 PMCID: PMC9870706 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkac110] [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: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenously generated single-stranded RNAs that play crucial roles in numerous biological processes, such as cell development, proliferation, differentiation, metabolism and apoptosis. They negatively regulate target gene expression by repressing translation of messenger RNA into a functional protein. Several miRNAs have been implicated in the development and progression of RA. They are involved in inflammatory and immune processes and are associated with susceptibility to RA and disease activity. They are also considered to be potential markers of disease activity or even therapeutic targets. Likewise, several miRNAs are affected acutely by exercise and regulate exercise-related adaptations in the skeletal muscle and cardiovascular system and aerobic fitness. Interestingly, some miRNAs affected by exercise are also important in the context of RA. Investigating these might increase our understanding of the effects of exercise in RA and improve exercise prescription and, potentially, disease management. In this review, we focus on the miRNAs that are associated with both RA and exercise and discuss their roles in (and potential interactions between) RA and exercise-induced adaptations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Ai Lyn Tan
- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, UK,NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
| | - Oliver J Wilson
- Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
| | - Jim McKenna
- Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
| | - Antonios Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou
- Correspondence to: Antonios Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou, Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Headingley Campus, 225 Fairfax Hall, Churchwood Avenue, Leeds LS6 3QS, UK. E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Zhao Y, Deng X, Tan S, Zhang J, Han J, Wang X, Pei J, Li H, Deng X, Yin C, Yin D, Tian Y, Qian A. Co-Polymer Carrier with Dual Advantages of Cartilage-Penetrating and Targeting Improves Delivery and Efficacy of MicroRNA Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202143. [PMID: 36511367 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating joint disease affecting nearly 400 million people with no efficient etiological therapies. OA is primarily identified by cartilage destruction, and gradual degeneration of the whole joint would happen when the OA progresses. Hence, cartilage has been identified as the primary therapeutic target of OA. Unfortunately, numerous barriers block the delivery of therapeutic agents into cartilage, including avascular traits and high hardness of the extracellular matrix. Herein, a cartilage-targeting peptide (CAP) modified polyvinylamine (PVAm)- poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) copolymer (CAP-PVAm-PLGA) is designed, which can form spherical nanoparticles with the r-miR-140 (CPP-NPs). CPP-NPs possessed enhanced mechanical properties due to the introduction of PLGA to vehicles. Meanwhile, CAP endowed the cartilage targeting which facilitated CPP-NPs localization in cartilage. With such dual advantages, CPP-NPs exhibited outstanding penetrability and accumulation in cartilage even subchondral bone, and can penetrate to a depth of 1000 µm into human cartilage. The degeneration area of cartilage is reduced by 65% and synovial inflammation score by 80% in OA mice, and the microarchitecture of subchondral bone is also ameliorated. These studies established a promising platform for therapeutic RNA delivery in OA therapy that overcame the cartilage barriers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yipu Zhao
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Xudong Deng
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Shenxing Tan
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Jie Zhang
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Jiangfan Han
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Xue Wang
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Jiawei Pei
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Hui Li
- Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P. R. China
| | - Xiaoni Deng
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Chong Yin
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Academician (expert) workstation, Lab of epigenetics and RNA therapy, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, P. R. China
| | - Dachuan Yin
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Ye Tian
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Airong Qian
- Key Lab for Space Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Zhang Z, Liu W, Xiong J, Chen T, Jiang L, Liu M. Candidate Marker Genes for Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis and Prediction of Their Regulatory Mechanisms. Folia Biol (Praha) 2023; 69:22-33. [PMID: 37962028 DOI: 10.14712/fb2023069010022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
Abstract
We have screened candidate marker genes for the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and predicted their regulatory mechanisms. Six expression chips of tissue samples and one expression chip of peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PMBC) samples were obtained from the GEO database. Differential analysis, GSEA, and WGCNA were performed on the integra-ted tissue sample data with batch correction. Can-didate genes were obtained from the intersection of the genes significantly related to osteoarthritis in the WGCNA and the differentially expressed genes. ROC analysis was performed on the candidate genes in the tissue and PMBC samples. Genes with AUC values greater than 0.6 were retained as final candidates, and their upstream regulatory miRNAs were predicted. A total of 106 genes with differential expression were found in osteoarthritis tissue samples, which were mainly enriched in cell cycle and p53 signalling pathways. WGCNA selected a gene module significantly correlated with the occurrence of osteoarthritis. Fourteen candidate genes were obtained from the intersection of the genes in the module and the differentially expressed genes. ROC analysis showed that among these 14 candidate genes, only ADM, CX3CR1 and GADD45A had AUC values greater than 0.6 in both tissue and PMBC samples. The AUC values of the gene set of these three genes were greater than 0.7. Multiple miRNAs were predicted to be regulators of these three genes. ADM, CX3CR1 and GADD45A have potential as diagnostic marker genes for osteoarthritis and may be regulated by multiple miRNAs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zuyang Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
| | - Wei Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
| | - Jiepeng Xiong
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
| | - Tianhua Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
| | - Liangdong Jiang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China.
| | - Mingjiang Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Jiang Y, Zhong S, He S, Weng J, Liu L, Ye Y, Chen H. Biomarkers (mRNAs and non-coding RNAs) for the diagnosis and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1087925. [PMID: 36817438 PMCID: PMC9929281 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1087925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
In recent years, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have continued to improve. However, in the advanced stages of the disease, patients are unable to achieve long-term clinical remission and often suffer from systemic multi-organ damage and severe complications. Patients with RA usually have no overt clinical manifestations in the early stages, and by the time a definitive diagnosis is made, the disease is already at an advanced stage. RA is diagnosed clinically and with laboratory tests, including the blood markers C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and the autoantibodies rheumatoid factor (RF) and anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA). However, the presence of RF and ACPA autoantibodies is associated with aggravated disease, joint damage, and increased mortality, and these autoantibodies have low specificity and sensitivity. The etiology of RA is unknown, with the pathogenesis involving multiple factors and clinical heterogeneity. The early diagnosis, subtype classification, and prognosis of RA remain challenging, and studies to develop minimally invasive or non-invasive biomarkers in the form of biofluid biopsies are becoming more common. Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) molecules are composed of long non-coding RNAs, small nucleolar RNAs, microRNAs, and circular RNAs, which play an essential role in disease onset and progression and can be used in the early diagnosis and prognosis of RA. In this review of the diagnostic and prognostic approaches to RA disease, we provide an overview of the current knowledge on the subject, focusing on recent advances in mRNA-ncRNA as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers from the biofluid to the tissue level.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yong Jiang
- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China.,Graduate School, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
| | - Shuxin Zhong
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
| | - Shenghua He
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
| | - Juanling Weng
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
| | - Lijin Liu
- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
| | - Yufeng Ye
- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China
| | - Hanwei Chen
- Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Radiology, GuangzhouPanyu Health Management Center (Panyu Rehabilitation Hospital), Guangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Yamazaki A, Tomo Y, Eto H, Tanegashima K, Edamura K. A pilot study of microRNA assessment as a means to identify novel biomarkers of spontaneous osteoarthritis in dogs. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18152. [PMID: 36307470 PMCID: PMC9616959 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22362-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of intercellular signaling and are promising biomarkers in osteoarthritis (OA). In this study, comprehensive analysis was performed to identify miRNAs involved in the pathogenesis of spontaneous OA in dogs. Dogs diagnosed with OA based on radiography and arthroscopy of the stifle joint were included in the OA group. Dogs without any evidence of orthopedic disease were included in the unaffected group. To investigate miRNA expression levels, RNA sequencing analysis (RNA-seq) was performed in synovial tissue (OA group: n = 3, Unaffected group: n = 3) and RT-qPCR was performed in synovial tissue, synovial fluid and serum (OA group: n = 17, Unaffected group: n = 6), and compared between the two groups. The RNA-seq results showed that 57 miRNAs were significantly upregulated and 42 were significantly downregulated in the OA group. Specifically, miR-542 and miR-543 expression levels in the synovial tissue, synovial fluid, and serum were consistently higher in the OA group than in the unaffected group, suggesting that these miRNAs may be used as biomarkers for detecting canine OA. This is the first report to comprehensively analyze the expression patterns of miRNAs in the synovial tissue of dogs with spontaneous OA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Atsushi Yamazaki
- grid.260969.20000 0001 2149 8846Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bioresource and Sciences, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Japan
| | - Yuma Tomo
- grid.260969.20000 0001 2149 8846Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bioresource and Sciences, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Japan
| | - Hinano Eto
- grid.260969.20000 0001 2149 8846Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bioresource and Sciences, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Japan
| | - Koji Tanegashima
- grid.260969.20000 0001 2149 8846Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bioresource and Sciences, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Japan
| | - Kazuya Edamura
- grid.260969.20000 0001 2149 8846Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bioresource and Sciences, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Japan
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
An H, Liu Y, Yi J, Xie H, Li C, Wang X, Chai W. Research progress of cartilage lubrication and biomimetic cartilage lubrication materials. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1012653. [PMID: 36267457 PMCID: PMC9576862 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1012653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Human joints move thousands of times a day. The articular cartilage plays a vital role in joints’ protection. If there is dysfunction in cartilage lubrication, cartilage cannot maintain its normal function. Eventually, the dysfunction may bring about osteoarthritis (OA). Extensive researches have shown that fluid film lubrication, boundary lubrication, and hydration lubrication are three discovered lubrication models at cartilage surface, and analyzing and simulating the mechanism of cartilage lubrication are fundamental to the treatment of OA. This essay concludes recent researches on the progress of cartilage lubrication and biomimetic cartilage, revealing the pathophysiology of cartilage lubrication and updating bio-inspired cartilage lubrication applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haoming An
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center of People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
| | - Yubo Liu
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center of People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
| | - Jiafeng Yi
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center of People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
| | - Hongbin Xie
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center of People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
| | - Chao Li
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center of People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Chao Li, ; Xing Wang, ; Wei Chai,
| | - Xing Wang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- The Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Chao Li, ; Xing Wang, ; Wei Chai,
| | - Wei Chai
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, Fourth Medical Center of People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Chao Li, ; Xing Wang, ; Wei Chai,
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Romão VC, Fonseca JE. Disease mechanisms in preclinical rheumatoid arthritis: A narrative review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:689711. [PMID: 36059838 PMCID: PMC9437632 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.689711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
In the last decades, the concept of preclinical rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become established. In fact, the discovery that disease mechanisms start years before the onset of clinical RA has been one of the major recent insights in the understanding of RA pathogenesis. In accordance with the complex nature of the disease, preclinical events extend over several sequential phases. In a genetically predisposed host, environmental factors will further increase susceptibility for incident RA. In the initial steps of preclinical disease, immune disturbance mechanisms take place outside the joint compartment, namely in mucosal surfaces, such as the lung, gums or gut. Herein, the persistent immunologic response to altered antigens will lead to breach of tolerance and trigger autoimmunity. In a second phase, the immune response matures and is amplified at a systemic level, with epitope spreading and widening of the autoantibody repertoire. Finally, the synovial and bone compartment are targeted by specific autoantibodies against modified antigens, initiating a local inflammatory response that will eventually culminate in clinically evident synovitis. In this review, we discuss the elaborate disease mechanisms in place during preclinical RA, providing a broad perspective in the light of current evidence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vasco C. Romão
- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon Academic Medical Centre and European Reference Network on Rare Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases Network (ERN-ReCONNET), Lisbon, Portugal
- Rheumatology Research Unit, Faculdade de Medicina, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
| | - João Eurico Fonseca
- Rheumatology Research Unit, Faculdade de Medicina, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Paradowska-Gorycka A, Wajda A, Rzeszotarska E, Kmiolek T, Stypinska B, Dudek E, Romanowska-Prochnicka K, Syrowka P. miR-10 and Its Negative Correlation with Serum IL-35 Concentration and Positive Correlation with STAT5a Expression in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23147925. [PMID: 35887269 PMCID: PMC9317037 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Circulating free-cell miRNAs are increasingly important as potential non-invasive biomarkers due to the easy accessibility of clinical materials. Moreover, their epigenetic role may provide insight into the mechanisms of pathogenesis. Nevertheless, these aspects are mostly studied in the area of oncological diseases. Therefore, this research aimed to find the potential association of selected miRNAs in serum with the expression of Th17/Treg transcription factors and clinical features in RA patients. Accordingly, experiments was conducted on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and healthy subjects (HC). Analysis of miRNAs level in serum was performed using LNA miRNA PCR assays. mir-10 was detected only in RA patients. Furthermore, its expression was correlated with IL-35 serum concentration and the mRNA level of STAT5a in whole blood in RA. Additionally, a tendency of the raised level of miR-10 was noted in RA patients with high activity disease. miR-326 was significantly upregulated in RA patients with rheumatoid factor presence. In HC the correlation between miR-26 and IL-21 serum levels and expression of SMAD3 have been found. In OA patients, correlations between miR-126 and HIF1 expression and between miR-146 and RORc have been noted. The differential association of transcription factor expression with serum miRNA levels may be important in the diagnosis and progression of RA and OA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Agnieszka Paradowska-Gorycka
- Department of Molecular Biology, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland; (A.W.); (E.R.); (T.K.); (B.S.); (E.D.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Anna Wajda
- Department of Molecular Biology, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland; (A.W.); (E.R.); (T.K.); (B.S.); (E.D.)
| | - Ewa Rzeszotarska
- Department of Molecular Biology, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland; (A.W.); (E.R.); (T.K.); (B.S.); (E.D.)
| | - Tomasz Kmiolek
- Department of Molecular Biology, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland; (A.W.); (E.R.); (T.K.); (B.S.); (E.D.)
| | - Barbara Stypinska
- Department of Molecular Biology, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland; (A.W.); (E.R.); (T.K.); (B.S.); (E.D.)
| | - Ewa Dudek
- Department of Molecular Biology, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland; (A.W.); (E.R.); (T.K.); (B.S.); (E.D.)
| | - Katarzyna Romanowska-Prochnicka
- Department of Connective Tissue Diseases, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland;
- Department of Pathophysiology, Warsaw Medical University, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
| | - Piotr Syrowka
- Rheumaorthopedics Clinic and Polyclinic, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 02-637 Warsaw, Poland;
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Zhu J, Yang S, Qi Y, Gong Z, Zhang H, Liang K, Shen P, Huang YY, Zhang Z, Ye W, Yue L, Fan S, Shen S, Mikos AG, Wang X, Fang X. Stem cell-homing hydrogel-based miR-29b-5p delivery promotes cartilage regeneration by suppressing senescence in an osteoarthritis rat model. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabk0011. [PMID: 35353555 PMCID: PMC8967232 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abk0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease characterized by progressive loss of cartilage and reduction in lubricating synovial fluid, which lacks effective treatments currently. Here, we propose a hydrogel-based miRNA delivery strategy to rejuvenate impaired cartilage by creating a regenerative microenvironment to mitigate chondrocyte senescence that mainly contributes to cartilage breakdown during OA development. An aging-related miRNA, miR-29b-5p, was first found to be markedly down-regulated in OA cartilage, and their up-regulation suppressed the expression of matrix metalloproteinases and senescence-associated genes (P16INK4a/P21) via ten-eleven-translocation enzyme 1 (TET1). An injectable bioactive self-assembling peptide nanofiber hydrogel was applied to deliver agomir-29b-5p, which was functionalized by conjugating a stem cell-homing peptide SKPPGTSS for endogenous synovial stem cell recruitment simultaneously. Sustained miR-29b-5p delivery and recruitment of synovial stem cells and their subsequent differentiation into chondrocytes led to successful cartilage repair and chondrocyte rejuvenation. This strategy enables miRNA-based therapeutic modality to become a viable alternative for surgery in OA treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jinjin Zhu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Shuhui Yang
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Yadong Qi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China
| | - Zhe Gong
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
| | - Haitao Zhang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
| | - Kaiyu Liang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
| | - Panyang Shen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
| | - Yin-Yuan Huang
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Zhe Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Weilong Ye
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| | - Lei Yue
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, Zhejiang Province, China
| | - Shunwu Fan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
| | - Shuying Shen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
| | - Antonios G. Mikos
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
| | - Xiumei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Corresponding author. (X.F.); (X.W.)
| | - Xiangqian Fang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310016, China
- Corresponding author. (X.F.); (X.W.)
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
A review of non-coding RNA related to NF-κB signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 106:108607. [PMID: 35180625 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.108607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA), often called as "wear and tear" arthritis, is the most common form of degenerative joint arthritis and is a leading cause of disability. The nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) transcription factor has long been recognized as a disease-contributing factor for OA. More and more evidences show that targeting NF-κB signaling could offer novel potential therapeutic options for OA damage and reduce the risk of potential side-effects. In recent years, it has been shown that non-coding RNAs(ncRNAs) can trigger the expression of an array of genes and widely activate NF-κB signaling pathway, which induces destruction of the articular joint, leading to OA onset and progression. In this review, we discuss the involvement of NF-κB in OA pathogenesis and how ncRNAs attend and affect OA incidence and evolution, offering novel potential therapeutic options for OA treatment.
Collapse
|
18
|
Han JJ, Wang XQ, Zhang XA. Functional Interactions Between lncRNAs/circRNAs and miRNAs: Insights Into Rheumatoid Arthritis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:810317. [PMID: 35197980 PMCID: PMC8858953 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.810317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases that affect synovitis, bone, cartilage, and joint. RA leads to bone and cartilage damage and extra-articular disorders. However, the pathogenesis of RA is still unclear, and the lack of effective early diagnosis and treatment causes severe disability, and ultimately, early death. Accumulating evidence revealed that the regulatory network that includes long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)/circular RNAs (circRNAs), micro RNAs (miRNAs), and messenger RNAs (mRNA) plays important roles in regulating the pathological and physiological processes in RA. lncRNAs/circRNAs act as the miRNA sponge and competitively bind to miRNA to regulate the expression mRNA in synovial tissue, FLS, and PBMC, participate in the regulation of proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, and inflammatory response. Thereby providing new strategies for its diagnosis and treatment. In this review, we comprehensively summarized the regulatory mechanisms of lncRNA/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network and the potential roles of non-coding RNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for the diagnosis and treatment of RA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan-Juan Han
- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
| | - Xue-Qiang Wang
- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopaedic Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Xin-An Zhang, ; Xue-Qiang Wang,
| | - Xin-An Zhang
- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- College of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Xin-An Zhang, ; Xue-Qiang Wang,
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Hall M, van der Esch M, Hinman RS, Peat G, de Zwart A, Quicke JG, Runhaar J, Knoop J, van der Leeden M, de Rooij M, Meulenbelt I, Vliet Vlieland T, Lems WF, Holden MA, Foster NE, Bennell KL. How does hip osteoarthritis differ from knee osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2022; 30:32-41. [PMID: 34600121 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are leading causes of global disability. Most research to date has focused on the knee, with results often extrapolated to the hip, and this extends to treatment recommendations in clinical guidelines. Extrapolating results from research on knee OA may limit our understanding of disease characteristics specific to hip OA, thereby constraining development and implementation of effective treatments. This review highlights differences between hip and knee OA with respect to prevalence, prognosis, epigenetics, pathophysiology, anatomical and biomechanical factors, clinical presentation, pain and non-surgical treatment recommendations and management.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Hall
- Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Australia
| | - M van der Esch
- Reade, Center for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - R S Hinman
- Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Australia
| | - G Peat
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, UK
| | - A de Zwart
- Reade, Center for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - J G Quicke
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, UK
| | - J Runhaar
- Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
| | - J Knoop
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - M van der Leeden
- Reade, Center for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam UMC, Location VUmc, Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - M de Rooij
- Reade, Center for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | | | | | - W F Lems
- Reade, Center for Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam UMC, Location VUmc, Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - M A Holden
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, UK
| | - N E Foster
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Medicine, Keele University, UK; STARS Research and Education Alliance, Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), The University of Queensland and Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia
| | - K L Bennell
- Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Romão VC, Fonseca JE. Etiology and Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A State-of-the-Art Review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:689698. [PMID: 34901047 PMCID: PMC8661097 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.689698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common systemic inflammatory rheumatic disease. It is associated with significant burden at the patient and societal level. Extensive efforts have been devoted to identifying a potential cause for the development of RA. Epidemiological studies have thoroughly investigated the association of several factors with the risk and course of RA. Although a precise etiology remains elusive, the current understanding is that RA is a multifactorial disease, wherein complex interactions between host and environmental factors determine the overall risk of disease susceptibility, persistence and severity. Risk factors related to the host that have been associated with RA development may be divided into genetic; epigenetic; hormonal, reproductive and neuroendocrine; and comorbid host factors. In turn, environmental risk factors include smoking and other airborne exposures; microbiota and infectious agents; diet; and socioeconomic factors. In the present narrative review, aimed at clinicians and researchers in the field of RA, we provide a state-of-the-art overview of the current knowledge on this topic, focusing on recent progresses that have improved our comprehension of disease risk and development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vasco C Romão
- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon Academic Medical Centre and European Reference Network on Rare Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases Network (ERN-ReCONNET), Lisbon, Portugal.,Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
| | - João Eurico Fonseca
- Rheumatology Department, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon Academic Medical Centre and European Reference Network on Rare Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases Network (ERN-ReCONNET), Lisbon, Portugal.,Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Analysis of inflammation-related microRNA expression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Immunol Res 2021; 70:23-32. [PMID: 34743291 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-021-09249-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a complex genetic disease characterized by axial skeletal inflammation. Available scientific evidence suggests that a relationship may exist between miRNA expression levels and the pathogenesis of AS. This study investigated the clinical diagnostic value of miR-146a, miR-15a, miR-20a, miR-125a-3p, miR-125a-5p, miR-125b-5p, miR-148a, miR-149a, miR-499, and miR-155a in AS. A total of 44 AS patients and 56 healthy controls (HCs) were included in the study. MiRNA expression levels were detected using fluorescence quantitative PCR (qPCR). Results showed that the expression levels of miR-146a, miR-125a-3p, miR-125a-5p, miR-125b-5p, and miR-155a decreased, whereas miR-499a expression increased significantly in AS patients compared to that in the controls. Logistic regression analysis with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves showed that combined miR-146a/miR-125a-5p/miR-125b-5p/miR-499a/miR-155a (area under curve [AUC] = 0.824, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.727-0.921) had high sensitivity and specificity for AS diagnosis. C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were positively correlated with the expression of miR-125a-5p (rs = 0.438, p = 0.005) and miR-155a (rs = 0.414, p = 0.006), which indicates that miR-125a-5p and miR-155a can perhaps aggravate AS-induced inflammation. Our findings suggest the association of miR-125a-5p and miR-155a with disease activity in AS patients. Furthermore, miR-146a, miR-125a-5p, miR-125b-5p, miR-499a, and miR-155a could have potential diagnostic value in AS.
Collapse
|
22
|
Ali SA, Peffers MJ, Ormseth MJ, Jurisica I, Kapoor M. The non-coding RNA interactome in joint health and disease. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2021; 17:692-705. [PMID: 34588660 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-021-00687-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Non-coding RNAs have distinct regulatory roles in the pathogenesis of joint diseases including osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). As the amount of high-throughput profiling studies and mechanistic investigations of microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs and circular RNAs in joint tissues and biofluids has increased, data have emerged that suggest complex interactions among non-coding RNAs that are often overlooked as critical regulators of gene expression. Identifying these non-coding RNAs and their interactions is useful for understanding both joint health and disease. Non-coding RNAs regulate signalling pathways and biological processes that are important for normal joint development but, when dysregulated, can contribute to disease. The specific expression profiles of non-coding RNAs in various disease states support their roles as promising candidate biomarkers, mediators of pathogenic mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets. This Review synthesizes literature published in the past 2 years on the role of non-coding RNAs in OA and RA with a focus on inflammation, cell death, cell proliferation and extracellular matrix dysregulation. Research to date makes it apparent that 'non-coding' does not mean 'non-essential' and that non-coding RNAs are important parts of a complex interactome that underlies OA and RA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shabana A Ali
- Bone and Joint Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA. .,Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
| | - Mandy J Peffers
- Department of Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
| | - Michelle J Ormseth
- Department of Research and Development, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
| | - Igor Jurisica
- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Data Science Discovery Centre for Chronic Diseases, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| | - Mohit Kapoor
- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. .,Department of Surgery and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Wang Q, Miao Y, Qian Z, Chen L, Lu T, Xu Y, Jiang X, Shen Y. MicroRNA-15a-5p plays a role in osteogenic MC3T3-E1 cells differentiation by targeting PDCD4 (programmed cell death 4) via Wnt/β-catenin dependent signaling pathway. Bioengineered 2021; 12:8173-8185. [PMID: 34672248 PMCID: PMC8806754 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.1977766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Osteoporosis is defined as a bone condition characterized by bone mass reduction, bone micro-architectural and quality deterioration, leading to compromised strength and increased chances of fracture. Evidence have shown an essential role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in various osteogenic differentiation processes. However, the function of miR-15a-5p in the differentiation of osteogenic cells and possible mechanisms remains unclear. The present study explored the expression of miR-15a-5p in human osteoporosis specimens and during the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Functions of miR-15a-5p were determined using miR-15a-5p mimics and inhibitors. Luciferase assay was used to verify the binding of miR-15a-5p and PDCD4 3ʹUTR. Alizarin Red Staining (ARS) and Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity were used to determine the miR-15a-5p role in osteogenic differentiation. Finally, Wnt pathway inhibitor was used to determine the miR-15a-5p/PDCD4/Wnt signaling pathway in regulating osteogenic differentiation. We found miR-15a-5p expression was increased in human osteoporosis specimens and during differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. PDCD4 was also identified as a target of miR-15a-5p and was found to be involved in osteogenic differentiation. Further, miR-15a-5p mimics attenuated the effects of PDCD4 overexpression. Finally, use of XAV939 (Wnt pathway inhibitor) downregulated osteogenic differentiation in miR-15a5p/PDCD4/Wnt-dependent signaling pathway. In conclusion, miR-15a-5p induced differentiation of osteoblasts and mineralization by modulating osteoblast differentiation factors, mainly OSX, ALP, OCN, and RUNX2, by inhibiting PDCD4 and Wnt signaling pathways. This study provides a modality for the future use of miR-15a-5p in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qiang Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Yiming Miao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Zhiyuan Qian
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Lidong Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Tong Lu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Yue Xu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Xiaowei Jiang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Yingchao Shen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Lyme arthritis: linking infection, inflammation and autoimmunity. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2021; 17:449-461. [PMID: 34226730 PMCID: PMC9488587 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-021-00648-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Infectious agents can trigger autoimmune responses in a number of chronic inflammatory diseases. Lyme arthritis, which is caused by the tick-transmitted spirochaete Borrelia burgdorferi, is effectively treated in most patients with antibiotic therapy; however, in a subset of patients, arthritis can persist and worsen after the spirochaete has been killed (known as post-infectious Lyme arthritis). This Review details the current understanding of the pathogenetic events in Lyme arthritis, from initial infection in the skin, through infection of the joints, to post-infectious chronic inflammatory arthritis. The central feature of post-infectious Lyme arthritis is an excessive, dysregulated pro-inflammatory immune response during the infection phase that persists into the post-infectious period. This response is characterized by high amounts of IFNγ and inadequate amounts of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. The consequences of this dysregulated pro-inflammatory response in the synovium include impaired tissue repair, vascular damage, autoimmune and cytotoxic processes, and fibroblast proliferation and fibrosis. These synovial characteristics are similar to those in other chronic inflammatory arthritides, including rheumatoid arthritis. Thus, post-infectious Lyme arthritis provides a model for other chronic autoimmune or autoinflammatory arthritides in which complex immune responses can be triggered and shaped by an infectious agent in concert with host genetic factors.
Collapse
|
25
|
Zhou K, He S, Yu H, Pei F, Zhou Z. Inhibition of syndecan-4 reduces cartilage degradation in murine models of osteoarthritis through the downregulation of HIF-2α by miR-96-5p. J Transl Med 2021; 101:1060-1070. [PMID: 33850295 PMCID: PMC8292145 DOI: 10.1038/s41374-021-00595-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The membranous receptor syndecan-4 (SDC-4) and the nuclear transcription factor hypoxia-induced factor-2α (HIF-2α) play critical roles in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA). The aim of this study was to determine whether SDC-4 inhibition downregulates HIF-2a expression by microRNA-96-5p (miR-96-5p) in murine chondrocyte and cartilage tissue. The OA model was induced surgically in mice, and SDC-4 polyclonal antibody, HIF-2α small interfering RNA (siRNA) and its control, miR-96-5p mimics and its scrambled controls or anti-miR-96-5p and its control were then injected into the knee joints. At 2 and 4 weeks after surgery, OA progression was evaluated microscopically, histologically, radiographically and immunohistochemically in these mice. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blotting were performed after treating with antibody and transfecting with miRNA mimic or siRNA to determine their effects on OA-related mediators. The potential miRNAs related to OA development were identified by using miRNA microarray analysis. Whether miRNAs play a pivotal role in OA development in vivo or in vitro was also investigated. MiR-96-5p expression was upregulated by SDC-4-specific antibodies in chondrocytes and cartilage tissue, and miR-96-5p directly targeted the 3'-UTR of HIF-2α to inhibit HIF-2α signaling in murine chondrocytes. Moreover, we demonstrated that anti-SDC-4-attenuated IL-1β-induced chondrocyte hypertrophy and cartilage degradation by inhibiting HIF-2α signaling by a miR-96-5p-dependent mechanism. Our study revealed that the inhibition of SDC-4 exerts its effects on both cartilage homeostasis and the chondrocyte hypertrophy phenotype by inducing miR-96-5p expression, which results in targeting HIF-2α 3'-UTR sequences and inhibiting HIF-2α in murine cartilage tissue and chondrocytes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kai Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
| | - Sirong He
- Department of Immunology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
| | - Haoda Yu
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
| | - Fuxing Pei
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
| | - Zongke Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Uhd J, Miotke L, Ji HP, Dunaeva M, Pruijn GJM, Jørgensen CD, Kristoffersen EL, Birkedal V, Yde CW, Nielsen FC, Hansen J, Astakhova K. Ultra-fast detection and quantification of nucleic acids by amplification-free fluorescence assay. Analyst 2021; 145:5836-5844. [PMID: 32648858 DOI: 10.1039/d0an00676a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Two types of clinically important nucleic acid biomarkers, microRNA (miRNA) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) were detected and quantified from human serum using an amplification-free fluorescence hybridization assay. Specifically, miRNAs hsa-miR-223-3p and hsa-miR-486-5p with relevance for rheumatoid arthritis and cancer related mutations BRAF and KRAS of ctDNA were directly measured. The required oligonucleotide probes for the assay were rationally designed and synthesized through a novel "clickable" approach which is time and cost-effective. With no need for isolating nucleic acid components from serum, the fluoresence-based assay took only 1 hour. Detection and absolute quantification of targets was successfully achieved despite their notoriously low abundance, with a precision down to individual nucleotides. Obtained miRNA and ctDNA amounts showed overall a good correlation with current techniques. With appropriate probes, our novel assay and signal boosting approach could become a useful tool for point-of-care measuring other low abundance nucleic acid biomarkers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jesper Uhd
- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, 207 Kemitorvet, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
27
|
Han H, Liu L. Long noncoding RNA TUG1 regulates degradation of chondrocyte extracellular matrix via miR-320c/MMP-13 axis in osteoarthritis. Open Life Sci 2021; 16:384-394. [PMID: 33981845 PMCID: PMC8082474 DOI: 10.1515/biol-2021-0037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic joint disease. This study aimed to explore the function of long noncoding RNA taurine-upregulated gene 1 (TUG1) in the progression and initiation of OA. Levels of TUG1, microRNA-320c (miR-320c) and fucosyltransferase 4 (FUT4) were examined via quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). 3-(4,5-Dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide and flow cytometry assays were used to detect cell viability and apoptosis, respectively. The expression of relative proteins was measured using Western blot. The interaction between miR-320c and TUG1 or FUT4 was confirmed utilizing dual-luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation assays. In this study, levels of TUG1 and FUT4 were distinctly upregulated, but miR-320c level significantly decreased in OA tissues and chondrocytes derived from OA tissues as well as in IL-1β-stimulated C28/I2 cells. Mechanically, TUG1 sponged miR-320c and miR-320c targeted FUT4. In addition, TUG1 knockdown accelerated cell proliferation and repressed apoptosis and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation in IL-1β-induced C28/I2 cells, whereas these effects of TUG1 deletion were rescued by either miR-320c inhibitor or FUT4 upregulation. Meanwhile, TUG1 sponged miR-320c to regulate FUT4 expression in IL-1β-induced C28/I2 cells. Collectively, TUG1 modulated cell proliferation, apoptosis and ECM degradation in IL-1β-induced C28/I2 cells via the miR-320c/FUT4 axis, providing a new insight into the OA treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hu Han
- Department of Rehabilitation, The First People's Hospital of Jingmen, No. 67 Xiangshan Dadao, Dongbao District, Jingmen 448000, Hubei, China
| | - Lijuan Liu
- Department of Rehabilitation, The First People's Hospital of Jingmen, No. 67 Xiangshan Dadao, Dongbao District, Jingmen 448000, Hubei, China
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Mousavi MJ, Karami J, Aslani S, Tahmasebi MN, Vaziri AS, Jamshidi A, Farhadi E, Mahmoudi M. Transformation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis; from a friend to foe. AUTO- IMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS 2021; 12:3. [PMID: 33546769 PMCID: PMC7863458 DOI: 10.1186/s13317-020-00145-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Swelling and the progressive destruction of articular cartilage are major characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a systemic autoimmune disease that directly affects the synovial joints and often causes severe disability in the affected positions. Recent studies have shown that type B synoviocytes, which are also called fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLSs), as the most commonly and chiefly resident cells, play a crucial role in early-onset and disease progression by producing various mediators. During the pathogenesis of RA, the FLSs' phenotype is altered, and represent invasive behavior similar to that observed in tumor conditions. Modified and stressful microenvironment by FLSs leads to the recruitment of other immune cells and, eventually, pannus formation. The origins of this cancerous phenotype stem fundamentally from the significant metabolic changes in glucose, lipids, and oxygen metabolism pathways. Moreover, the genetic abnormalities and epigenetic alterations have recently been implicated in cancer-like behaviors of RA FLSs. In this review, we will focus on the mechanisms underlying the transformation of FLSs to a cancer-like phenotype during RA. A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms may lead to devising more effective and targeted treatment strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Javad Mousavi
- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
| | - Jafar Karami
- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Laboratory Sciences, Khomein University of Medical Sciences, Khomein, Iran
| | - Saeed Aslani
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | | | - Arash Sharafat Vaziri
- Joint Reconstruction Reseach Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Ahmadreza Jamshidi
- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Elham Farhadi
- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Inflammation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Mahdi Mahmoudi
- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Inflammation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Guo Z, Zhao L, Ji S, Long T, Huang Y, Ju R, Tang W, Tian W, Long J. CircRNA-23525 regulates osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells via miR-30a-3p. Cell Tissue Res 2021; 383:795-807. [PMID: 33151455 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-020-03305-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) are considered to be seed cells in bone tissue engineering and emerging evidence indicates that circular RNAs (circRNAs) function in the osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs. The mechanisms of osteoblastic differentiation of ADSCs from the perspective of circRNA modulation are examined in this study. First, circRNA-23525 was upregulated during osteoblastic differentiation of ADSCs. Second, overexpression of circRNA-23525 increased Runx2, ALP and OCN at both mRNA and protein levels. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and Alizarin Red staining indicated a similar tendency. Silencing circRNA-23525 produced the opposite effect. Bioinformatics analysis with luciferase assays confirmed that circRNA-23525 functioned as a sponge for miR-30a-3p. In the osteoblastic differentiation of ADSCs, the dynamic expression of miR-30a-3p and circRNA-23525 resulted in an opposite trend at 3, 7 and 14 days. Overexpression of circRNA-23525 downregulated miR-30a-3p and knockdown of circRNA-23525 promoted the expression of miR-30a-3p. Bioinformatics methods and luciferase assays suggested that miR-30a-3p modulated Runx2 expression by targeting 3'UTR. Knockdown of miR-30a-3p facilitated osteogenesis in ADSCs and enhancing miR-30a-3p interfered with the osteogenic process. Finally, circRNA-23525 overexpression significantly increased Runx2 expression, while co-transfection of miR-30a-3p mimics reversed it. Runx2 expression was decreased in circRNA-23525-knockdown ADSCs but expression was rescued by including the miR-30a-3p inhibitor in the osteoblastic process. ALP activity and mineralized bone matrix confirmed the function of circRNA-23525/miR-30a-3p in osteogenesis. Taken together, the current study demonstrated that circRNA-23525 regulates Runx2 expression via targeting miR-30a-3p and is thus a positive regulator in the osteoblastic differentiation of ADSCs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zeyou Guo
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Luyang Zhao
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Suhui Ji
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Ting Long
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Yanling Huang
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Rui Ju
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Wei Tang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Weidong Tian
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
| | - Jie Long
- The State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Zhao L, Zhou R, Wang Q, Cheng Y, Gao M, Huang C. MicroRNA-320c inhibits articular chondrocytes proliferation and induces apoptosis by targeting mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (MAPK1). Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:402-410. [PMID: 33506649 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14053] [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: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
AIM To clarify the interaction of microRNA-320c (miR-320c) and mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 (MAPK1), and to investigate the effects of miR-320c on articular chondroctye proliferation and apoptosis. METHODS Lentiviral expression vectors were constructed and dual luciferase assays containing MAPK1 3'-untranslated regions (3'-UTRs) were performed. Small hairpin RNA (shRNA) was utilized to modulate MAPK1 expression. The messenger RNA and protein expression levels were determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blotting respectively. Cell Counting Kit-8 and flow cytometry were conducted to detect the proliferation and apoptosis of Human Chondrocyte-articular (HC-a) cells. Besides that, the influences of miR-320c and MAPK1 on MAPK pathway activation were also evaluated. RESULTS Our data identified MAPK1 as a direct target gene of miR-320c, and miR-320c can negatively regulate MAPK1 expression by directly binding to MAPK1 3'-UTR in HC-a cells. Further functional study displayed that miR-320c overexpression and MAPK1 shRNA significantly suppressed the proliferation of HC-a cells and promoted cell apoptosis. Meanwhile, MAPK1 shRNA could attenuate miR-320c inhibitor promotive effects on HC-a cell proliferation and reverse its inhibitory effect on cell apoptosis. MAPK1 overexpression could rescue the inhibitory effect of miR-320c on HC-a cell proliferation, and weaken the accelerating effect of miR-320c on cell apoptosis. However, neither miR-320c or MAPK1 shRNA regulate the expression of c-JUN, JNK and c-Fos. CONCLUSION miR-320c inhibits articular chondrocyte proliferation and induces apoptosis by targeting MAPK1, suggesting that miR-320c perhaps participates in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis and acts as a potential target for the therapeutic treatment of osteoarthritis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Like Zhao
- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Rongwei Zhou
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
| | - Qian Wang
- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Yongjing Cheng
- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Ming Gao
- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Cibo Huang
- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Ali SA, Pastrello C, Kaur N, Peffers MJ, Ormseth MJ, Jurisica I. A Network Biology Approach to Understanding the Tissue-Specific Roles of Non-Coding RNAs in Arthritis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:744747. [PMID: 34803912 PMCID: PMC8595833 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.744747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Discovery of non-coding RNAs continues to provide new insights into some of the key molecular drivers of musculoskeletal diseases. Among these, microRNAs have received widespread attention for their roles in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. With evidence to suggest that long non-coding RNAs and circular RNAs function as competing endogenous RNAs to sponge microRNAs, the net effect on gene expression in specific disease contexts can be elusive. Studies to date have focused on elucidating individual long non-coding-microRNA-gene target axes and circular RNA-microRNA-gene target axes, with a paucity of data integrating experimentally validated effects of non-coding RNAs. To address this gap, we curated recent studies reporting non-coding RNA axes in chondrocytes from human osteoarthritis and in fibroblast-like synoviocytes from human rheumatoid arthritis. Using an integrative computational biology approach, we then combined the findings into cell- and disease-specific networks for in-depth interpretation. We highlight some challenges to data integration, including non-existent naming conventions and out-of-date databases for non-coding RNAs, and some successes exemplified by the International Molecular Exchange Consortium for protein interactions. In this perspective article, we suggest that data integration is a useful in silico approach for creating non-coding RNA networks in arthritis and prioritizing interactions for further in vitro and in vivo experimentation in translational research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shabana Amanda Ali
- Bone and Joint Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States
- Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States
- *Correspondence: Shabana Amanda Ali, ; Igor Jurisica,
| | - Chiara Pastrello
- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Data Science Discovery Centre for Chronic Diseases, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
| | - Navdeep Kaur
- Bone and Joint Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States
| | - Mandy J. Peffers
- Department of Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
| | - Michelle J. Ormseth
- Department of Research and Development, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
| | - Igor Jurisica
- Osteoarthritis Research Program, Division of Orthopaedics, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Data Science Discovery Centre for Chronic Diseases, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Neuroimmunology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
- *Correspondence: Shabana Amanda Ali, ; Igor Jurisica,
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Ji ML, Jiang H, Wu F, Geng R, Ya LK, Lin YC, Xu JH, Wu XT, Lu J. Precise targeting of miR-141/200c cluster in chondrocytes attenuates osteoarthritis development. Ann Rheum Dis 2020; 80:356-366. [PMID: 33109602 DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-218469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Despite preclinical studies involving miRNA therapeutics conducted in osteoarthritis (OA) over the years, none of these miRNAs have yet translated to clinical applications, owing largely to the lack of efficient intra-articular (IA) delivery systems. Here, we investigated therapeutic efficacy of the chondrocyte-specific aptamer-decorated PEGylated polyamidoamine nanoparticles (NPs)-based miRNAs delivery for OA. METHODS The role of miR-141/200c cluster during skeletal and OA development was examined by miR-141/200cflox/flox mice and Col2a1-CreERT2; miR-141/200cflox/flox mice. Histological analysis was performed in mouse joints and human cartilage specimens. Chondrocyte-specific aptamer-decorated NPs was designed, and its penetration, stability and safety were evaluated. OA progression was assessed by micro-CT analysis, X-ray and Osteoarthritis Research Society International scores after destabilising the medial meniscus surgery with miR-141/200c manipulation by NPs IA injection. Mass spectrometry analysis, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were performed to investigate the interaction between aptamer and receptor. RESULTS Increased retention of NPs inside joint space is observed. The NPs are freely and deeply penetrant to mice and human cartilage, and unexpectedly persist in chondrocytes for at least 5 weeks. OA chondrocytes microenviroment improves endo/lysosomal escape of microRNAs (miRNAs). Therapeutically, IA injection of miR-141/200c inhibitors provides strong chondroprotection, whereas ectopic expression of miR-141/200c exacerbates OA. Mechanistically, miR-141/200c promotes OA by targeting SIRT1, which acetylates histone in the promoters of interleukin 6 (IL-6), thereby activating IL-6/STAT3 pathway. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that this nanocarrier can optimise the transport kinetics of miR-141/200c into chondrocytes, fostering miRNA-specific disease-modifying OA drugs development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ming-Liang Ji
- The department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Hua Jiang
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
| | - Fei Wu
- The department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Rui Geng
- The department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Li Kun Ya
- The department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Yu Cheng Lin
- The department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Ji Hao Xu
- The department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Xiao Tao Wu
- The department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| | - Jun Lu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Epigenetics, pregnancy and autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Autoimmun Rev 2020; 19:102685. [PMID: 33115633 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2020.102685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are chronic conditions with a striking female predominance, frequently affecting women of childbearing age. Sex hormones and gender dimorphism of immune response are major determinants in the multifactorial pathogenesis of ARDs, with significant implications throughout reproductive life. Particularly, pregnancy represents a challenging condition in the context of autoimmunity, baring profound hormonal and immunologic changes, which are responsible for the bi-directional interaction between ARDs outcome and pregnancy course. In the latest years epigenetics has proven to be an important player in ARDs pathogenesis, finely modulating major immune functions and variably tuning the significant gender effects in autoimmunity. Additionally, epigenetics is a recognised influencer of the physiological dynamic modifications occurring during pregnancy. Still, there is currently little evidence on the pregnancy-related epigenetic modulation of immune response in ARDs patients. This review aims to overview the current knowledge of the role of epigenetics in the context of autoimmunity, as well as during physiologic and pathologic pregnancy, discussing under-regarded aspects in the interplay between ARDs and pregnancy pathology. The outline of a new ongoing European project will be presented.
Collapse
|
34
|
Ross AK, Coutinho de Almeida R, Ramos YFM, Li J, Meulenbelt I, Guilak F. The miRNA-mRNA interactome of murine induced pluripotent stem cell-derived chondrocytes in response to inflammatory cytokines. FASEB J 2020; 34:11546-11561. [PMID: 32767602 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202000889r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease, and inflammation within an arthritic joint plays a critical role in disease progression. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, specifically IL-1 and TNF-α, induce aberrant expression of catabolic and degradative enzymes and inflammatory cytokines in OA and result in a challenging environment for cartilage repair and regeneration. MicroRNAs (miRNAS) are small noncoding RNAs and are important regulatory molecules that act by binding to target messenger RNAs (mRNAs) to reduce protein synthesis and have been implicated in many diseases, including OA. The goal of this study was to understand the mechanisms of miRNA regulation of the transcriptome of tissue-engineered cartilage in response to IL-1β and TNF-α using an in vitro murine induced pluripotent stem cell (miPSC) model system. We performed miRNA and mRNA sequencing to determine the temporal and dynamic responses of genes to specific inflammatory cytokines as well as miRNAs that are differentially expressed (DE) in response to both cytokines or exclusively to IL-1β or TNF-α. Through integration of mRNA and miRNA sequencing data, we created networks of miRNA-mRNA interactions which may be controlling the response to inflammatory cytokines. Within the networks, hub miRNAs, miR-29b-3p, miR-17-5p, and miR-20a-5p, were identified. As validation of these findings, we found that delivery of miR-17-5p and miR-20a-5p mimics significantly decreased degradative enzyme activity levels while also decreasing expression of inflammation-related genes in cytokine-treated cells. This study utilized an integrative approach to determine the miRNA interactome controlling the response to inflammatory cytokines and novel mediators of inflammation-driven degradation in tissue-engineered cartilage.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alison K Ross
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Center of Regenerative Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
| | - Rodrigo Coutinho de Almeida
- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Section Molecular Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
| | - Yolande F M Ramos
- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Section Molecular Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
| | - Jiehan Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Center of Regenerative Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
| | - Ingrid Meulenbelt
- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Section Molecular Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
| | - Farshid Guilak
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Center of Regenerative Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Primorac D, Molnar V, Rod E, Jeleč Ž, Čukelj F, Matišić V, Vrdoljak T, Hudetz D, Hajsok H, Borić I. Knee Osteoarthritis: A Review of Pathogenesis and State-Of-The-Art Non-Operative Therapeutic Considerations. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:E854. [PMID: 32722615 PMCID: PMC7464436 DOI: 10.3390/genes11080854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Being the most common musculoskeletal progressive condition, osteoarthritis is an interesting target for research. It is estimated that the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) among adults 60 years of age or older is approximately 10% in men and 13% in women, making knee OA one of the leading causes of disability in elderly population. Today, we know that osteoarthritis is not a disease characterized by loss of cartilage due to mechanical loading only, but a condition that affects all of the tissues in the joint, causing detectable changes in tissue architecture, its metabolism and function. All of these changes are mediated by a complex and not yet fully researched interplay of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and adipokines, all of which can be measured in the serum, synovium and histological samples, potentially serving as biomarkers of disease stage and progression. Another key aspect of disease progression is the epigenome that regulates all the genetic expression through DNA methylation, histone modifications, and mRNA interference. A lot of work has been put into developing non-surgical treatment options to slow down the natural course of osteoarthritis to postpone, or maybe even replace extensive surgeries such as total knee arthroplasty. At the moment, biological treatments such as platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and autologous microfragmented adipose tissue containing stromal vascular fraction are ordinarily used. Furthermore, the latter two mentioned cell-based treatment options seem to be the only methods so far that increase the quality of cartilage in osteoarthritis patients. Yet, in the future, gene therapy could potentially become an option for orthopedic patients. In the following review, we summarized all of the latest and most important research in basic sciences, pathogenesis, and non-operative treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dragan Primorac
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- Eberly College of Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16802, USA
- The Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
- Medical School, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, University “Josip Juraj Strossmayer”, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- School of Medicine, JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Medical School, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Medical School REGIOMED, 96 450 Coburg, Germany
- Medical School, University of Mostar, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
| | - Vilim Molnar
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- School of Medicine, JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
| | - Eduard Rod
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- School of Medicine, JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
| | - Željko Jeleč
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- School of Medicine, JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Nursing, University North, 48 000 Varaždin, Croatia
| | - Fabijan Čukelj
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- Medical School, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
| | - Vid Matišić
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
| | - Trpimir Vrdoljak
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Clinical Hospital “Sveti Duh”, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
| | - Damir Hudetz
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- School of Medicine, JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Orthopedics, Clinical Hospital “Sveti Duh”, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
| | - Hana Hajsok
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- Medical School, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
| | - Igor Borić
- St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, 49210 Zabok/10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (V.M.); (E.R.); (Ž.J.); (F.Č.); (V.M.); (T.V.); (D.H.); (H.H.); (I.B.)
- Medical School, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
- Medical School, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Medical School, University of Mostar, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Abstract
Being the most common musculoskeletal progressive condition, osteoarthritis is an interesting target for research. It is estimated that the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) among adults 60 years of age or older is approximately 10% in men and 13% in women, making knee OA one of the leading causes of disability in elderly population. Today, we know that osteoarthritis is not a disease characterized by loss of cartilage due to mechanical loading only, but a condition that affects all of the tissues in the joint, causing detectable changes in tissue architecture, its metabolism and function. All of these changes are mediated by a complex and not yet fully researched interplay of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and adipokines, all of which can be measured in the serum, synovium and histological samples, potentially serving as biomarkers of disease stage and progression. Another key aspect of disease progression is the epigenome that regulates all the genetic expression through DNA methylation, histone modifications, and mRNA interference. A lot of work has been put into developing non-surgical treatment options to slow down the natural course of osteoarthritis to postpone, or maybe even replace extensive surgeries such as total knee arthroplasty. At the moment, biological treatments such as platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and autologous microfragmented adipose tissue containing stromal vascular fraction are ordinarily used. Furthermore, the latter two mentioned cell-based treatment options seem to be the only methods so far that increase the quality of cartilage in osteoarthritis patients. Yet, in the future, gene therapy could potentially become an option for orthopedic patients. In the following review, we summarized all of the latest and most important research in basic sciences, pathogenesis, and non-operative treatment.
Collapse
|
37
|
Pan H, Dai H, Wang L, Lin S, Tao Y, Zheng Y, Jiang R, Fang F, Wu Y. MicroRNA-410-3p modulates chondrocyte apoptosis and inflammation by targeting high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) in an osteoarthritis mouse model. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:486. [PMID: 32709223 PMCID: PMC7379779 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03489-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent type of arthritis, which commonly involves inflammation in the articular cartilage in OA pathogenesis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play essential roles in the regulation and pathophysiology of various diseases including OA. MiR-410-3p has been demonstrated to mediate inflammatory pathways, however, the regulatory functions of miR-410-3p in OA remain largely unknown. Methods The regulations of miR-410-3p were investigated in OA. Mouse primary chondrocytes and mouse in vivo models were used. The expression levels of miR-410-3p and HMGB1 were measured by qPCR. The transcription activity of NF-κB was assessed by luciferase reporter assay. MTT assay was performed to assess cellular proliferation. Cell apoptosis was evaluated with the Fluorescein Isothiocyanate (FITC) Annexin V assay. Expression levels of proteins were determined by Western blot. Results The results demonstrated that miR-410-3p was markedly downregulated in articular cartilage tissues as well as in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated chondrocytes in OA mice. In addition, upregulation of miR-410-3p markedly inhibited LPS-induced apoptosis of chondrocytes. The results also demonstrated that the high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) was a target of miR-410-3p. LPS-induced upregulated expression of HMGB1 significantly suppressed expression of miR-410-3p. Furthermore, upregulation of miR-410-3p markedly inhibited HMGB1 expression, the nuclear factor (NF)-kB activity and pro-inflammatory cytokines production. Taken together, the results suggested that miR-410-3p targeted HMGB1 and modulated chondrocytes apoptosis and inflammation through the NF-κB signaling pathway. Conclusions These findings provide insights into the potential of miR-410-3p/ HMGB1 as therapeutic targets for OA treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hong Pan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China.
| | - Huming Dai
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| | - Linzhi Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| | - Silong Lin
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| | - Yuefeng Tao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| | - Yi Zheng
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| | - Renyi Jiang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| | - Fan Fang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| | - Yifan Wu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.352 Ren Min Road, Yingjiang District, Anqing City, 246003, Anhui Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Li ZH, Wang YF, He DD, Zhang XM, Zhou YL, Yue H, Huang S, Fu Z, Zhang LY, Mao ZQ, Li S, Zhang CY, Chen X, Fu J. Let-7f-5p suppresses Th17 differentiation via targeting STAT3 in multiple sclerosis. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 11:4463-4477. [PMID: 31326963 PMCID: PMC6660039 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
T helper 17 (Th17) cells are regarded as key factors in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Although the involvement of certain microRNAs (miRNAs) in the development of MS has been reported, their roles in Th17 cell differentiation and MS pathogenesis remain elusive. In this study, we identified that let-7f-5p expression is significantly downregulated in CD4+ T cells from MS patients and during the process of Th17 differentiation. The overexpression of let-7f-5p suppressed Th17 differentiation, whereas the knockdown of let-7f-5p expression enhanced this progress. We then explored the molecular mechanism through which let-7f-5p suppressed Th17 differentiation and identified signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), a pivotal transcription factor of Th17 cells, as a direct target of let-7f-5p. In contrast to the downregulated expression of let-7f-5p, STAT3 and p-STAT3 protein levels were dramatically upregulated and inversely correlated with let-7f-5p in peripheral blood CD4+ T cells from MS patients. In conclusion, let-7f-5p functions as a potential inhibitor of Th17 differentiation in the pathogenesis of MS by targeting STAT3 and may serve as a new therapeutic target.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhi-Hui Li
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Yi-Fei Wang
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Dan-Dan He
- Department of Neurology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Xue-Mei Zhang
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Ying-Lian Zhou
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Hui Yue
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Shan Huang
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Zheng Fu
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for microRNA Biology and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093,China
| | - Ling-Yu Zhang
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Zhu-Qing Mao
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Shuang Li
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| | - Chen-Yu Zhang
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for microRNA Biology and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093,China
| | - Xi Chen
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for microRNA Biology and Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093,China
| | - Jin Fu
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Wang J, Guo X, Kang Z, Qi L, Yang Y, Wang J, Xu J, Gao S. Roles of Exosomes from Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Treating Osteoarthritis. Cell Reprogram 2020; 22:107-117. [PMID: 32364765 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2019.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Jian Wang
- East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Xuanxuan Guo
- East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Zhanrong Kang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Lingbin Qi
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Ying Yang
- Key Lab of Glycoconjugate Research, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai, China
| | - Juan Wang
- Department of Cell Engineering, Binzhou Medical College, Yantai, China
| | - Jun Xu
- East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Shane Gao
- East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Griffiths R, Woods S, Cheng A, Wang P, Griffiths-Jones S, Ronshaugen M, Kimber SJ. The Transcription Factor-microRNA Regulatory Network during hESC-chondrogenesis. Sci Rep 2020; 10:4744. [PMID: 32179818 PMCID: PMC7075910 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61734-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) offer a promising therapeutic approach for osteoarthritis (OA). The unlimited source of cells capable of differentiating to chondrocytes has potential for repairing damaged cartilage or to generate disease models via gene editing. However their use is limited by the efficiency of chondrogenic differentiation. An improved understanding of the transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of chondrogenesis will enable us to improve hESC chondrogenic differentiation protocols. Small RNA-seq and whole transcriptome sequencing was performed on distinct stages of hESC-directed chondrogenesis. This revealed significant changes in the expression of several microRNAs including upregulation of known cartilage associated microRNAs and those transcribed from the Hox complexes, and the downregulation of pluripotency associated microRNAs. Integration of miRomes and transcriptomes generated during hESC-directed chondrogenesis identified key functionally related clusters of co-expressed microRNAs and protein coding genes, associated with pluripotency, primitive streak, limb development and extracellular matrix. Analysis identified regulators of hESC-directed chondrogenesis such as miR-29c-3p with 10 of its established targets identified as co-regulated 'ECM organisation' genes and miR-22-3p which is highly co-expressed with ECM genes and may regulate these genes indirectly by targeting the chondrogenic regulators SP1 and HDAC4. We identified several upregulated transcription factors including HOXA9/A10/D13 involved in limb patterning and RELA, JUN and NFAT5, which have targets enriched with ECM associated genes. We have developed an unbiased approach for integrating transcriptome and miRome using protein-protein interactions, transcription factor regulation and miRNA target interactions and identified key regulatory networks prominent in hESC chondrogenesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rosie Griffiths
- Divisions of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
- Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Hugh Robson Building, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD, United Kingdom
| | - Steven Woods
- Divisions of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
| | - Aixin Cheng
- Divisions of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
- Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
| | - Ping Wang
- Evolution and Genomic Science, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
| | - Sam Griffiths-Jones
- Evolution and Genomic Science, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
| | - Matthew Ronshaugen
- Developmental Biology and Medicine, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
| | - Susan J Kimber
- Divisions of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Young E, Gould D, Hart S. Toward gene therapy in rheumatoid arthritis. EXPERT REVIEW OF PRECISION MEDICINE AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/23808993.2020.1736942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Emily Young
- Genetics and Genomic Medicine Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
| | - David Gould
- Centre for Biochemical Pharmacology, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
| | - Stephen Hart
- Genetics and Genomic Medicine Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Papathanasiou I, Mourmoura E, Balis C, Tsezou A. Impact of miR-SNP rs2910164 on miR-146a expression in osteoarthritic chondrocytes. Adv Med Sci 2020; 65:78-85. [PMID: 31918067 DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2019.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE MiR-146a acts as a negative inflammatory mediator in different diseases and has been implicated in osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenesis. In our study, we investigated the association between miR-SNP rs2910164 and OA susceptibility and its role on the expression of miR-146a, inflammatory and catabolic mediators in osteoarthritic chondrocytes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Genetic association analysis was performed in 1688 knee OA patients and healthy individuals of Greek origin. Genomic DNA was extracted from blood and genotyped for rs2910164 (G > C) using Restriction-Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP). Total RNA was extracted from chondrocytes of 18 OA patients and miR-146a, IL-1 Receptor-Associated Kinase 1 (IRAK-1), TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 6 (TRAF-6), A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Motifs 5 (ADAMTS-5), Matrix Metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-1 Beta (IL-1β) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) expression was evaluated using quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR). RESULTS OA patients carrying rs2910164-GC and CC genotypes did not have an increased risk for OA development compared to GG genotype carriers. MiR-146a expression in OA chondrocytes was significantly lower in patients with rs2910164-GC genotype than in the GG carriers. OA patients carrying the rs2910164-GC genotype in their chondrocytes exhibited increased IRAK-1, TRAF-6, MMP-13, IL-1β and IL-6 expression levels compared with rs2910164-GG carriers. CONCLUSION We demonstrate, for the first time, that miR-SNP rs2910164 in miR-146a gene is associated with reduced miR-146a and increased inflammatory and catabolic mediators' expression in OA chondrocytes. Our data imply that genetic variations in miRNAs linked to OA pathogenesis may regulate their expression levels, suggesting new therapeutic strategies for patients with cartilage diseases.
Collapse
|
43
|
Geng L, Tang X, Wang S, Sun Y, Wang D, Tsao BP, Feng X, Sun L. Reduced Let-7f in Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Triggers Treg/Th17 Imbalance in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Front Immunol 2020; 11:233. [PMID: 32133007 PMCID: PMC7040072 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.00233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients exist an imbalance between regulatory T (Treg) and T helper 17 cells (Th17), which might be contributed by defective immune regulation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) from SLE patients. Our microRNA array analysis showed markedly down-regulated expression levels of microRNA let-7f in BM-MSCs from SLE patients compared to those from normal controls (NOR). To explore the role of let-7f in the disease pathogenesis, we showed that expression levels of let-7f in SLE BM-MSCs were negatively associated with SLE disease activity, and the predicted let-7 family targeted gene expression of interlukin-6 (IL-6) was significantly higher in BM-MSCs from SLE patients compared to normal controls (NOR). Transient transfection of BM-MSCs with let-7f mimics or inhibitors showed reduced levels of let-7f impaired the proliferation rate of BM-MSCs, BM-MSC-mediated downregulation of Th17 cells and upregulation of Treg cells, increased the apoptosis rate of BM-MSCs through targeting IL-6 and activating signal transducers and activators of transcription-3 (STAT3) pathway, but had no significant effect on the differentiation of Th1 and Th2. Our findings showed a key role of let-7f in the imbalance of Treg/Th17 mediated by SLE BM-MSCs, suggesting the potential of manipulating let-7f expression in BM-MSCs for treating SLE patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Linyu Geng
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.,Division of Rheumatology & Immunology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
| | - Xiaojun Tang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
| | - Shiying Wang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
| | - Yue Sun
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
| | - Dandan Wang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
| | - Betty P Tsao
- Division of Rheumatology & Immunology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
| | - Xuebing Feng
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
| | - Lingyun Sun
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Sun P, Wu Y, Li X, Jia Y. miR-142-5p protects against osteoarthritis through competing with lncRNA XIST. J Gene Med 2020; 22:e3158. [PMID: 31903636 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The relevance between abnormal microRNA expression and osteoarthritis (OA) has been elaborated in recent studies. Hence, the present study aimed to assess the impact of miR-142-5p on chondrocyte growth and apoptosis. METHODS To mimic OA-like chondrocyte damage, interleukin (IL)-1β was used for chondrocyte treatment. The expression of miR-142-5p, SGTB, long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) X inactive specific transcript (XIST) and involved molecules such as Col2A1, Bcl-2, MMP13 and Bax was determined via a quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction and western blot analyses. Functional roles of miR-142-5p, SGTB and XIST were monitored in 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine, CCK-8 and TUNEL experiments. Rescue analyses were conducted to consolidate the effect of the XIST/miR-142-5p/SGTB axis on chondrocytes in OA. RESULTS miR-142-5p was down-regulated in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes, whereas SGTB and XIST levels were increased. Overexpression of miR-142-5p stimulated proliferation and retarded apoptosis in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes. Meanwhile, miR-142-5p elevation was correlated with an elevation of Col2A1 and Bcl-2, as well as a decline of MMP13 and Bax. A mechanistic study showed that miR-142-5p negatively regulated SGTB expression. Moreover, we found that lncRNA XIST could relieve the inhibition of miR-142-5p on SGTB expression. Augmentation of SGTB or suppression of miR-142-5p reversed the influence of XIST depletion on chondrocyte growth and apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS The present study has explored the fundamental role of miR-142-5p in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes, as well as the novel molecular mechanism constituted by miR-142-5p/SGTB/XIST in OA. Potentially, the results obtained may add new insight into OA pathogenesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pengfei Sun
- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
| | - Yunpeng Wu
- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
| | - Xuezhou Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
| | - Yuhua Jia
- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Yang P, Zhang M, Wang X, Xu AL, Shen M, Jiang B, Zhou X, Zhou L. MicroRNA let-7g-5p alleviates murine collagen-induced arthritis by inhibiting Th17 cell differentiation. Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 174:113822. [PMID: 31987855 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.113822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and systemic autoimmune disease with complicated pathogenesis. IL-17-producing T helper cells (Th17) are important players in the RA process. Despite numerous researches have proven that microRNAs (miRNAs) are crucial to regulate autoimmune diseases including RA, the effect of miRNAs on Th17 cell differentiation and function in the RA progress is not clear. Here, our results showed that the expression of miRNA let-7g-5p was substantially lower in RA patients and CIA mice compared with healthy controls, accompanied by the increased Th17 cell population. Furthermore, the inhibition of let-7g-5p on Th17 cell differentiation and function were verified in vitro. Notably, the disease severity in CIA mice was significantly alleviated after the treatment of let-7g-5p mimics. In addition, let-7g-5p mimics treatment markedly down-regulated the frequency of Th17 cells in CIA mice. Taken together, our findings indicate that let-7g-5p can ameliorate CIA through blocking the differentiation of Th17 cells, which may be a novel strategy to treat autoimmune diseases such as RA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pei Yang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Material Medical, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - Mingfei Zhang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Material Medical, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - Xiang Wang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Material Medical, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - A-Lan Xu
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Material Medical, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - Meiyu Shen
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Material Medical, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - Baoping Jiang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Material Medical, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - Xueping Zhou
- The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - Lingling Zhou
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Material Medical, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Synovial-Fluid miRNA Signature for Diagnosis of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Cells 2019; 8:cells8121521. [PMID: 31779271 PMCID: PMC6952798 DOI: 10.3390/cells8121521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic inflammatory rheumatism in childhood; microRNAs (miRNAs) have been proposed as diagnostic biomarkers. Although joints are the primary targets for JIA, a synovial fluid-based miRNA signature has never been studied. We aim to identify miRNA biomarkers in JIA by comparing synovial fluid and serum samples from children with JIA and K. kingae septic arthritis (SA). With next-generation high-throughput sequencing, we measured the absolute levels of 2083 miRNAs in synovial fluid and serum from an exploratory cohort of children and validated differentially expressed miRNAs in a replication study by using RT-qPCR. We identified a 19-miRNA signature only in synovial fluid samples that was significantly deregulated, with at least 2-fold change in expression, in JIA versus SA (p < 0.01). The combination of miR-6764-5p, miR-155, and miR-146a-5p expression in synovial fluid yielded an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 1 (95% CI 0.978 to 1), thereby perfectly differentiating JIA from SA in children. We propose, for the first time, a synovial fluid-specific miRNA signature for JIA and associated signaling pathways that may indicate potential biomarkers to assist in the classification and differential diagnosis of JIA and help in understanding JIA pathogenesis.
Collapse
|
47
|
Donnelly H, Salmeron-Sanchez M, Dalby MJ. Designing stem cell niches for differentiation and self-renewal. J R Soc Interface 2019; 15:rsif.2018.0388. [PMID: 30158185 PMCID: PMC6127175 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2018.0388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells, characterized by their ability to differentiate into skeletal tissues and self-renew, hold great promise for both regenerative medicine and novel therapeutic discovery. However, their regenerative capacity is retained only when in contact with their specialized microenvironment, termed the stem cell niche Niches provide structural and functional cues that are both biochemical and biophysical, stem cells integrate this complex array of signals with intrinsic regulatory networks to meet physiological demands. Although, some of these regulatory mechanisms remain poorly understood or difficult to harness with traditional culture systems. Biomaterial strategies are being developed that aim to recapitulate stem cell niches, by engineering microenvironments with physiological-like niche properties that aim to elucidate stem cell-regulatory mechanisms, and to harness their regenerative capacity in vitro In the future, engineered niches will prove important tools for both regenerative medicine and therapeutic discoveries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hannah Donnelly
- The Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
| | | | - Matthew J Dalby
- The Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Lian WS, Ko JY, Chen YS, Ke HJ, Hsieh CK, Kuo CW, Wang SY, Huang BW, Tseng JG, Wang FS. MicroRNA-29a represses osteoclast formation and protects against osteoporosis by regulating PCAF-mediated RANKL and CXCL12. Cell Death Dis 2019; 10:705. [PMID: 31543513 PMCID: PMC6755134 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-019-1942-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Osteoporosis deteriorates bone mass and biomechanical strength, becoming a life-threatening cause to the elderly. MicroRNA is known to regulate tissue remodeling; however, its role in the development of osteoporosis remains elusive. In this study, we uncovered that silencing miR-29a expression decreased mineralized matrix production in osteogenic cells, whereas osteoclast differentiation and pit formation were upregulated in bone marrow macrophages as co-incubated with the osteogenic cells in transwell plates. In vivo, decreased miR-29a expression occurred in ovariectomy-mediated osteoporotic skeletons. Mice overexpressing miR-29a in osteoblasts driven by osteocalcin promoter (miR-29aTg/OCN) displayed higher bone mineral density, trabecular volume and mineral acquisition than wild-type mice. The estrogen deficiency-induced loss of bone mass, trabecular morphometry, mechanical properties, mineral accretion and osteogenesis of bone marrow mesenchymal cells were compromised in miR-29aTg/OCN mice. miR-29a overexpression also attenuated the estrogen loss-mediated excessive osteoclast surface histopathology, osteoclast formation of bone marrow macrophages, receptor activator nuclear factor-κ ligand (RANKL) and C–X–C motif chemokine ligand 12 (CXCL12) expression. Treatment with miR-29a precursor improved the ovariectomy-mediated skeletal deterioration and biomechanical property loss. Mechanistically, miR-29a inhibited RANKL secretion in osteoblasts through binding to 3′-UTR of RANKL. It also suppressed the histone acetyltransferase PCAF-mediated acetylation of lysine 27 in histone 3 (H3K27ac) and decreased the H3K27ac enrichment in CXCL12 promoters. Taken together, miR-29a signaling in osteogenic cells protects bone tissue from osteoporosis through repressing osteoclast regulators RANKL and CXCL12 to reduce osteoclastogenic differentiation. Arrays of analyses shed new light on the miR-29a regulation of crosstalk between osteogenic and osteoclastogenic cells. We also highlight that increasing miR-29a function in osteoblasts is beneficial for bone anabolism to fend off estrogen deficiency-induced excessive osteoclastic resorption and osteoporosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei-Shiung Lian
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostic, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Jih-Yang Ko
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Yu-Shan Chen
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostic, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Huei-Jing Ke
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostic, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Chin-Kuei Hsieh
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostic, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Chung-Wen Kuo
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostic, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Shao-Yu Wang
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostic, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Bo-Wun Huang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Jung-Ge Tseng
- Department of Leisure and Sports Management, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Feng-Sheng Wang
- Core Laboratory for Phenomics and Diagnostic, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Lin SS, Yuan LJ, Niu CC, Tu YK, Yang CY, Ueng SWN. Hyperbaric oxygen inhibits the HMGB1/RAGE signaling pathway by upregulating Mir-107 expression in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2019; 27:1372-1381. [PMID: 31146014 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE MicroRNA (miRNA)107 expression is downregulated but high mobility group box 1 (HMGB-1), Toll-like receptors (TLRs), and receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) are upregulated in osteoarthritic (OA) cartilage. We investigated mir-107/HMGB-1 signaling in OA after hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment. DESIGN MiR-107 mimic was transfected and the HMGB-1 was analyzed in OA chondrocytes. MiRNA targets were identified using bioinformatics and a luciferase reporter assay. After HBO treatment, the mRNA or protein levels of HMGB-1, RAGE, TLR2, TLR4, and inducible nitric oxide (NO) synthase (iNOS) and phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) were evaluated. The secreted HMGB-1 and matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) levels were quantified. Finally, we detected the HMGB-1 and iNOS expression in rabbit cartilage defects. RESULTS Overexpression of miR-107 suppressed HMGB-1 expression in OA chondrocytes. The 3'UTR of HMGB-1 mRNA contained a 'seed-matched-sequence' for miR-107. MiR-107 was induced by HBO and a marked suppression of HMGB-1 was observed simultaneously in OA chondrocytes. Knockdown of miR-107 upregulated HMGB-1 expression in hyperoxic cells. HBO downregulated the mRNA and protein expression of HMGB-1, RAGE, TLR2, TLR4, and iNOS, and the secretion of HMGB-1. HBO decreased the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor (NF)-κB, downregulated the phosphorylation of MAPK, and significantly decreased the secretion of MMPs. Morphological and immunohistochemical observation demonstrated that HBO markedly enhanced cartilage repair and the area stained positive for HMGB-1 and iNOS tended to be lower in the HBO group. CONCLUSIONS HBO inhibits HMGB-1/RAGE signaling related pathways by upregulating miR-107 expression in human OA chondrocytes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S-S Lin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
| | - L-J Yuan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University.
| | - C-C Niu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.
| | - Y-K Tu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University.
| | - C-Y Yang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.
| | - S W N Ueng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Nziza N, Duroux-Richard I, Apparailly F. MicroRNAs in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Can we learn more about pathophysiological mechanisms? Autoimmun Rev 2019; 18:796-804. [DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2019.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
|