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Huang Y, Liu HM, Mao QY, Wu LL, Xiang RL, Yu GY. Identification of circRNAs expression profiles and functional networks in parotid gland of type 2 diabetes mouse. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:450. [PMID: 38714918 PMCID: PMC11077881 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10290-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a novel kind of non-coding RNAs proved to play crucial roles in the development of multiple diabetic complications. However, their expression and function in diabetes mellitus (DM)-impaired salivary glands are unknown. RESULTS By using microarray technology, 663 upregulated and 999 downregulated circRNAs companied with 813 upregulated and 525 downregulated mRNAs were identified in the parotid glands (PGs) of type2 DM mice under a 2-fold change and P < 0.05 cutoff criteria. Gene ontology (GO) and kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) analysis of upregulated mRNAs showed enrichments in immune system process and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling pathway. Infiltration of inflammatory cells and increased inflammatory cytokines were observed in diabetic PGs. Seven differently expressed circRNAs validated by qRT-PCR were selected for coding-non-coding gene co-expression (CNC) and competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks analysis. PPAR signaling pathway was primarily enriched through analysis of circRNA-mRNA networks. Moreover, the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks highlighted an enrichment in the regulation of actin cytoskeleton. CONCLUSION The inflammatory response is elevated in diabetic PGs. The selected seven distinct circRNAs may attribute to the injury of diabetic PG by modulating inflammatory response through PPAR signaling pathway and actin cytoskeleton in diabetic PGs.
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- Yan Huang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, 100081, Beijing, P.R. China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatological Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen Key Laboratory of Stomotalogical Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, 361006, Xiamen, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, 100191, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, 100081, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, 100191, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Peking University School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, 100191, Beijing, P.R. China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, 100081, Beijing, P.R. China.
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Yuan L, Duan J, Zhou H. Perspectives of circular RNAs in diabetic complications from biological markers to potential therapeutic targets (Review). Mol Med Rep 2023; 28:194. [PMID: 37681455 PMCID: PMC10502942 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2023.13081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Chronic complications of diabetes increase mortality and disability of patients. It is crucial to find potential early biomarkers and provide novel therapeutic strategies for diabetic complications. Circular RNAs (circRNAs), covalently closed RNA molecules in eukaryotes, have high stability. Recent studies have confirmed that differentially expressed circRNAs have a vital role in diabetic complications. Certain circRNAs, such as circRNA ankyrin repeat domain 36, circRNA homeodomain‑interacting protein kinase 3 (circHIPK3) and circRNA WD repeat domain 77, are associated with inflammation, endothelial cell apoptosis and smooth muscle cell proliferation, leading to vascular endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis. CircRNA LDL receptor related protein 6, circRNA actin related protein 2, circ_0000064, circ‑0101383, circ_0123996, hsa_circ_0003928 and circ_0000285 mediate inflammation, apoptosis and autophagy of podocytes, mesangial cell hypertrophy and proliferation, as well as tubulointerstitial fibrosis, in diabetic nephropathy by regulating the expression of microRNAs and proteins. Circ_0005015, circRNA PWWP domain containing 2A, circRNA zinc finger protein 532, circRNA zinc finger protein 609, circRNA DNA methyltransferase 3β, circRNA collagen type I α2 chain and circHIPK3 widely affect multiple biological processes of diabetic retinopathy. Furthermore, circ_000203, circ_010567, circHIPK3, hsa_circ_0076631 and circRNA cerebellar degeneration‑related protein 1 antisense are involved in the pathology of diabetic cardiomyopathy. CircHIPK3 is the most well‑studied circRNA in the field of diabetic complications and is most likely to become a biological marker and therapeutic target for diabetic complications. The applications of circRNAs may be a promising treatment strategy for human diseases at the molecular level. The relationship between circRNAs and diabetic complications is summarized in the present study. Of note, circRNA‑targeted therapy and the role of circRNAs as biomarkers may potentially be used in diabetic complications in the future.
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- Lingling Yuan
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, P.R. China
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Bai Y, Yao HH. Circular RNAs: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Perspectives in CNS Diseases. Curr Med Sci 2023; 43:879-889. [PMID: 37815742 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-023-2784-8] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of regulatory non-coding RNAs characterized by the presence of covalently closed ends. A growing body of evidence suggests that circRNAs play important roles in physiology and pathology. In particular, accumulating data on circRNA functions in various central nervous system (CNS) diseases and their correlations indicate that circRNAs are critical contributors to the onset and development of brain disorders. In this review, we focus on the regulatory and functional roles of circRNAs in CNS diseases, highlighting their diagnostic and therapeutic potential, with the aim of providing new insights into CNS diseases.
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- Ying Bai
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
- Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China.
- Institute of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory of Developmental Genes and Human Disease, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Yu X, Liu H, Chang N, Fu W, Guo Z, Wang Y. Circular RNAs: New players involved in the regulation of cognition and cognitive diseases. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1097878. [PMID: 36816112 PMCID: PMC9932922 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1097878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a type of covalently closed endogenous single-stranded RNA, have been regarded as the byproducts of the aberrant splicing of genes without any biological functions. Recently, with the development of high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics, thousands of circRNAs and their differential biological functions have been identified. Except for the great advances in identifying circRNA roles in tumor progression, diagnosis, and treatment, accumulated evidence shows that circRNAs are enriched in the brain, especially in the synapse, and dynamically change with the development or aging of organisms. Because of the specific roles of synapses in higher-order cognitive functions, circRNAs may not only participate in cognitive functions in normal physiological conditions but also lead to cognition-related diseases after abnormal regulation of their expression or location. Thus, in this review, we summarized the progress of studies looking at the role of circRNA in cognitive function, as well as their involvement in the occurrence, development, prognosis, and treatment of cognitive-related diseases, including autism, depression, and Alzheimer's diseases.
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- Xiaohan Yu
- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China,Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China,*Correspondence: Yue Wang,
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The Role of Noncoding RNA in Airway Allergic Diseases through Regulation of T Cell Subsets. Mediators Inflamm 2022; 2022:6125698. [PMID: 36248190 PMCID: PMC9553461 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6125698] [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: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Allergic rhinitis and asthma are common airway allergic diseases, the incidence of which has increased annually in recent years. The human body is frequently exposed to allergens and environmental irritants that trigger immune and inflammatory responses, resulting in altered gene expression. Mounting evidence suggested that epigenetic alterations were strongly associated with the progression and severity of allergic diseases. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a class of transcribed RNA molecules that cannot be translated into polypeptides and consist of three major categories, microRNAs (miRNAs), long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs). Previous studies showed that ncRNAs were involved in the physiopathological mechanisms of airway allergic diseases and contributed to their occurrence and development. This article reviews the current state of understanding of the role of noncoding RNAs in airway allergic diseases, highlights the limitations of recent studies, and outlines the prospects for further research to facilitate the clinical translation of noncoding RNAs as therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
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Fan C, Li Y, Lan T, Wang W, Long Y, Yu SY. Microglia secrete miR-146a-5p-containing exosomes to regulate neurogenesis in depression. Mol Ther 2022; 30:1300-1314. [PMID: 34768001 PMCID: PMC8899528 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Enhancing neurogenesis within the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) is critical for maintaining brain development and function in many neurological diseases. However, the neural mechanisms underlying neurogenesis in depression remain unclear. Here, we show that microglia transfer a microglia-enriched microRNA, miR-146a-5p, via secreting exosomes to inhibit neurogenesis in depression. Overexpression of miR-146a-5p in hippocampal DG suppresses neurogenesis and spontaneous discharge of excitatory neurons by directly targeting Krüppel-like factor 4 (KLF4). Downregulation of miR-146a-5p expression ameliorates adult neurogenesis deficits in DG regions and depression-like behaviors in rats. Intriguingly, circular RNA ANKS1B acts as a miRNA sequester for miR-146a-5p to mediate post-transcriptional regulation of KLF4 expression. Collectively, these results indicate that miR-146a-5p can function as a critical factor regulating neurogenesis under conditions of pathological processes resulting from depression and suggest that microglial exosomes generate new crosstalk channels between glial cells and neurons.
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- Cuiqin Fan
- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China.
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Ning L, Yan Y, Fu X, Cheng Y, Li M, Zhang X, Shen H, Yang M, Wang L, Cai H. The Differential Expression of Circular RNAs in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2022; 26:118-126. [PMID: 35349376 DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2021.0205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Lili Ning
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Lan X, Han J, Wang B, Sun M. Integrated analysis of transcriptome profiling of lncRNAs and mRNAs in livers of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Physiol Genomics 2022; 54:86-97. [PMID: 35073196 DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00105.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) influence the progression of almost all human diseases, but the participation of lncRNAs in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has not been fully elucidated. The present study aimed to systematically compare the transcriptome profiling of lncRNAs and mRNAs in livers between T2DM patients and controls, to identify key genes associated with T2DM pathogenesis, and to predict the underlying molecular mechanisms. As a result, a total of 1,512 differentially expressed (DE) lncRNAs and 1,923 DE mRNAs were identified through microarray analysis. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis indicated that multiple metabolic processes were dysregulated such as small molecule, organic acid, lipid and branched chain amino acid metabolism. Protein-protein interaction network was constructed and 10 hub mRNAs were identified, including EHHADH, ATM, ACOX1, PIK3R1, EGFR, UQCRFS1, HMGCL, UQCRC2, NDUFS3 and F2. RT-qPCR was conducted to verify the validity of microarray results. Then, coding-noncoding co-expression network and competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network were analyzed to predict the lncRNA-mRNA and lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory patterns. Subsequently, 10 key intermediating miRNAs in ceRNA networks with a node degree > 80 were identified, including hsa-miR-5692a, hsa-miR-12136, hsa-miR-5680, hsa-miR-1305, hsa-miR-6833-5p, hsa-miR-7159-5p, hsa-miR-548as-3p, hsa-miR-6873-3p, hsa-miR-1290 and hsa-miR-4768-5p. In conclusion, the present study evaluated the transcriptome profiling of lncRNAs and mRNAs in livers from T2DM patients, with a value for understanding the molecular mechanism of disease pathogenesis and identifying effective biomarkers in clinical diagnosis.
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- Xi Lan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, grid.43169.39Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Talent Highland and Center for Gut Microbiome Research of Med-X Institute, grid.452438.cFirst Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, grid.43169.39Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, grid.452672.0Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Yang D, Sun K, Huang F, Fan H, Shi T, Chen X, Lu G. Whole blood circular RNA hsa_circ_0002171 serves as a potential diagnostic biomarker for human adenovirus pneumonia in children. Braz J Med Biol Res 2022; 55:e12347. [DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2022e12347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Diyuan Yang
- Jinan University, China; Guangzhou Medical University, China
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- Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, China
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- Jinan University, China; Guangzhou Medical University, China
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Zhang W, Zhao X, Li L. Downregulationof circ_0001578 promotes gestational diabetes mellitus by inducing placental inflammation via the NF-κB and JNKs pathways. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:657802. [PMID: 36263320 PMCID: PMC9573949 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.657802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common diseases during pregnancy. Some patients with GDM have adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, the pathogenesis of GDM is very complex and not well understood. In this study, we characterized the expression and functions of a circular RNA, circ_0001578, in GDM. In particular, using qRT-PCR, we verified previous RNA-seq results showing that circ_0001578 is significantly downregulated in the placental villous tissues of pregnant women with GMD. We demonstrated that plasma exosome circ_0001578 expression in the second trimester effectively predicts GDM at 28 weeks. Furthermore, in HTR-8/SVneo trophoblasts, the downregulation of circ_0001578 inhibited proliferation and migration and induced apoptosis. These changes may induce chronic inflammation in the placenta. These effects of circ_0001578 downregulation may be mediated by the upregulation of the NF-κB and JNK pathways, combined with increased expression levels of IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and CRP. Collectively, the downregulation of circ_0001578 may promote GDM by inducing chronic inflammation in the placenta via the NF-κB and JNK pathways. Furthermore, our findings support that circ_0001578 has potential to serve as an early marker of GDM.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Ling Li, ; Xudong Zhao,
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Ling Li, ; Xudong Zhao,
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Zhuang M, Zhao J, Wu J, Fu S, Han P, Song X. The circular RNA expression profile in ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma reveals a complex circRNA-miRNA regulatory network. BMC Med Genomics 2021; 14:276. [PMID: 34857007 PMCID: PMC8638095 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-021-01132-5] [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: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma is one of the most serious gynecological malignancies. Circular RNA (circRNA) is a type of noncoding RNA with a covalently closed continuous loop structure. Abnormal circRNA expression might be associated with tumorigenesis because of its complex biological mechanisms by, for example, functioning as a microRNA (miRNA) sponge. However, the circRNA expression profile in ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma and their associations with other RNAs have not yet been characterized. The main purpose of this study was to reveal the circRNA expression profile in ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma. Methods We collected six specimens from three patients with ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma and adjacent normal tissues. After RNA sequencing, we analyzed the expression of circRNAs with relevant mRNAs and miRNAs to characterize potential function. Results 15,092 unique circRNAs were identified in six specimens. Approximately 46% of these circRNAs were not recorded in public databases. We then reported 353 differentially expressed circRNAs with oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes. Furthermore, a conjoint analysis with relevant mRNAs revealed consistent changes between circRNAs and their homologous mRNAs. Overall, construction of a circRNA–miRNA network suggested that 4 special circRNAs could be used as potential biomarkers. Conclusions Our study revealed the circRNA expression profile in the tissues of patients with ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma. The differential expression of circRNAs was thought to be associated with ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma in the enrichment analysis, and co-expression analysis with relevant mRNAs and miRNAs illustrated the latent regulatory network. We also constructed a complex circRNA–miRNA interaction network and then demonstrated the potential function of certain circRNAs to aid future diagnosis and treatment. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12920-021-01132-5.
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- Minhui Zhuang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 211106, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 211106, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 211106, China.,School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 211106, China.
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Shi Y, Wang Q, Song R, Kong Y, Zhang Z. Non-coding RNAs in depression: Promising diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers. EBioMedicine 2021; 71:103569. [PMID: 34521053 PMCID: PMC8441067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2021.103569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including microRNAs, circular RNAs, and long non-coding RNAs, are important regulators of normal biological processes and their abnormal expression may be involved in the pathogenesis of human diseases including depression. Multiple studies have demonstrated a significantly increased or reduced ncRNAs expression in depressed patients compared with healthy subjects and that antidepressant therapy can alter the aberrant expression of ncRNAs in depressed patients. Although the existing evidence is important, it is also mixed and a comprehensive review to guide an effective clinical translation is lacking. Focused on human research, this review summarizes clinical findings of ncRNAs in depression, including those in brain tissues and peripheral samples. We outlined the characteristics and functions of ncRNAs and highlighted their performance in the diagnosis and treatment of depression. Although their precise roles in depression remain uncertain, ncRNAs have shown potential value as biomarkers for diagnosis and therapy in depressed patients.
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- Yachen Shi
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated ZhongDa Hospital, School of Medicine, Institution of Neuropsychiatry, Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated ZhongDa Hospital, School of Medicine, Institution of Neuropsychiatry, Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated ZhongDa Hospital, School of Medicine, Institution of Neuropsychiatry, Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China; School of Life Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Developmental Genes and Human Disease, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China; Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China; Research Center for Brain Health, Pazhou Lab, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510330, China.
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Cheng N, Jin C, Jin P, Zhu D, Hou Z. High glucose protects cardiomyocytes against ischaemia/reperfusion injury by suppressing myocardiocyte apoptosis via circHIPK3/miR-29b/AKT3 signalling. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:6137-6147. [PMID: 33951290 PMCID: PMC8406489 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16527] [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] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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High glucose promoted expression of AKT3, a direct target gene of miR-29b, by regulating circHIPK3 that functioned as ceRNA to sponge and down-regulate miR-29b. As a potential target gene of miR-29b, AKT3 plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, and this study aimed to investigate the potential role of high glucose in the outcome of I/R injury. qPCR and luciferase assay were carried out to investigate the relationship between the expression of circHIPK3, miR-29b and ATK3 mRNA. Immunohistochemistry and TUNEL were performed to analyse the relationship between AKT3 expression and apoptosis of myocardiocytes in vivo. No obvious difference in myocardial functions was observed between I/R and control rats under hyperglycaemia (HG) and normal glucose (NG) conditions, except that the infarct size/area at risk (IS/AR) ratio and the amount of h-FABP expression were different under HG and NG conditions. The expression of circHIPK3 and ATK3 was significantly elevated in the rats preconditioned by NG, whereas the expression of miR-29a was remarkably decreased. Meanwhile, the apoptosis of myocardial tissue was reduced in the rats preconditioned by NG. Luciferase assay confirmed that miR-29a played a repressive role in the expression of circHIPK3 and ATK3. And subsequent study indicated that the over-expressed AKT3 could rescue the increased cell apoptosis rate induced by the knockdown of circHIPK3. In this study, we demonstrated that high glucose protects cardiomyocytes against I/R associated injury by suppressing apoptosis and high glucose promoted the expression of AKT3 by regulating the expression of circHIPK3/miR-29b.
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- Nan Cheng
- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Medical Innovation Research DivisionResearch Center for Biomedical EngineeringChinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of ArrhythmiaQinghai Cardio‐Cerebrovascular HospitalXi'ningChina
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryGeneral Hospital of Central Theater Command of the People's Liberation ArmyWuhanChina
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Circular RNAs in depression: Biogenesis, function, expression, and therapeutic potential. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 137:111244. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Potential clinical value of circular RNAs as peripheral biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of major depressive disorder. EBioMedicine 2021; 66:103337. [PMID: 33862583 PMCID: PMC8054154 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2021.103337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background circular RNAs (circRNAs) are expressed abundantly in the brain and are implicated in the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disease. However, the potential clinical value of circRNAs in major depressive disorder (MDD) remains unclear. Methods RNA sequencing was conducted in whole-blood samples in a discovery set (7 highly homogeneous MDD patients and 7 matched healthy controls [HCs]). The differential expression of circRNAs was verified in an independent validation set. The interventional study was conducted to assess the potential effect of the antidepressive treatment on the circRNA expression. Findings in the validation set, compared with 52 HCs, significantly decreased circFKBP8 levels (Diff: -0.24; [95% CI -0.39 ~ -0.09]) and significantly elevated circMBNL1 levels (Diff: 0.37; [95% CI 0.09 ~ 0.64]) were observed in 53 MDD patients. The expression of circMBNL1 was negatively correlated with 24-item Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD-24) scores in 53 MDD patients. A mediation model indicated that circMBNL1 affected HAMD-24 scores through a mediator, serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor. In 53 MDD patients, the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in the right orbital part middle frontal gyrus was positively correlated with circFKBP8 and circMBNL1 expression. Furthermore, the interventional study of 53 MDD patients demonstrated that antidepressive treatment partly increased circFKBP8 expression and the change in expression of circFKBP8 was predictive of further reduced HAMD-24 scores. Interpretation whole-blood circFKBP8 and circMBNL1 may be potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of MDD, respectively, and circFKBP8 may show great potential for the antidepressive treatment.
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Luo S, Deng M, Xie Z, Li X, Huang G, Zhou Z. Circulating circular RNAs profiles associated with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2021; 37:e3394. [PMID: 32798322 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIMS Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have recently been shown to exert important effects in human diseases. However, the roles of circRNAs in type 1 diabetes (T1D) are largely unknown. This study is to identify the circRNA expression profiles in the peripheral blood of patients with T1D and predict their potential regulatory mechanisms and coding potential. METHODS CircRNA expression profiles were detected by Arraystar human circRNA microarray. With real-time PCR validation, multiple bioinformatics approaches were used to explore their biological functions, construct the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA interactions, and predict circRNA coding potential. RESULTS A total of 93 differentially expressed circular transcripts were identified in T1D compared with controls, among which 30 were upregulated, and 63 were downregulated. Two circRNAs were identified to have significant differences by RT-PCR. Gene ontology analysis enriched terms such as cellular protein metabolic process, cytoplasm and zinc ion binding. The proposed molecular functions of these differentially expressed circRNAs, including cellular protein metabolic process, cytoplasm, and binding, may contribute to T1D. The most enriched pathways for these circRNAs were involved in protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum. Hsa_circ_0072697 may be involved in 50 circRNA-miRNA-mRNA signalling pathways related to diabetes, such as circ_0072697-miR-15a-UBASH3A network. Furthermore, hsa_circ_0071224, hsa_circ_0002437, hsa_circ_0084429, hsa_circ_0072697, and hsa_circ_0000787 in T1D were considered to have the most coding potential involved in the pathogenesis of T1D. CONCLUSIONS These results showed that circRNAs are aberrantly expressed in the peripheral blood of patients with T1D and may play potential actions by interactions with miRNA and circRNA-derived peptides in the development of T1D.
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- Shuoming Luo
- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology (Central South University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology (Central South University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology (Central South University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology (Central South University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology (Central South University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology (Central South University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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Wen X, Zhang J, Yang W, Nie X, Gui R, Shan D, Huang R, Deng H. CircRNA-016901 silencing attenuates irradiation-induced injury in bone mesenchymal stem cells via regulating the miR-1249-5p/HIPK2 axis. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:355. [PMID: 33732328 PMCID: PMC7903417 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.9786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Currently, bone marrow transplantation remains the basic treatment for various hematological tumors and irradiation is one of the most important pretreatment methods. However, irradiation pretreatment may result in damage to bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). The present study aimed to investigate the effect of circular RNA-016901 (circ-016901) on the injury of irradiation-induced BMSCs and the underlying mechanism. The expression levels of circ-016901, microRNA-1249-5p (miR-1249-5p) and homeodomain interacting protein kinase 2 (HIPK2) in irradiation-induced mouse BMSCs at various irradiation doses were detected via reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). The effect of circ-016901 on cell proliferation was examined using Cell Counting Kit-8 assays following silencing or overexpression of circ-016901. Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry and caspase-3/7 activity. The expression of autophagy-related markers, including Beclin-1 and LC3-II/I, was detected at the mRNA and protein levels by RT-qPCR and western blotting, respectively. Irradiation treatment upregulated the expression of circ-016901 and HIPK2 and downregulated miR-1249-5p expression. The expression levels of LC3-II/I and Beclin-1 in BMSCs were downregulated in a dose-dependent manner. Silencing of circ-016901 promoted proliferation of irradiation-induced BMSCs and attenuated irradiation-induced apoptosis. Moreover, silencing of circ-016901 elevated the expressions of LC3-II/I and Beclin-1 in irradiation-induced BMSCs. Similar results were obtained with miR-1249-5p overexpression and HIPK2 silencing. These results demonstrated that circ-016901 silencing attenuated injury in irradiation-induced mouse BMSCs by regulating the miR-1249-5p/HIPK2 axis, providing a novel target for future research on the mechanism of radiation resistance in BMSCs.
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- Xianhui Wen
- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550004, P.R. China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Translational Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hunan Cancer Hospital and The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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Kui L, Tang M. Overview of Computational Methods and Resources for Circular RNAs. SYSTEMS MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-801238-3.11638-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Tian M, Dong J, Yuan B, Jia H. Identification of potential circRNAs and circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network in the development of diabetic foot ulcers by integrated bioinformatics analysis. Int Wound J 2020; 18:323-331. [PMID: 33314661 PMCID: PMC8244070 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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We aimed to explore the mechanism of circular RNAs (circRNAs) and provide potential biomarkers for molecular therapy of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). Gene expression profile of GSE114248, including five normal samples and five DFU samples, was downloaded from GEO database. Differentially expressed circRNAs (DEcircRNAs) between two groups were identified. Then, DEcircRNA‐miRNA and miRNA‐mRNA interaction was revealed, followed by the circRNA‐miRNA‐mRNA network construction. Moreover, functional and pathway analysis were performed based on mRNAs, followed by the DM‐related pathway exploration. Specific binding sites for key circRNAs and associated miRNAs were under investigation. Finally, RT‐qPCR was used to verify the candidate the relative expression level of circRNA between normal tissues and DFU. Totally, 65 DEcircRNAs were revealed between two groups, followed by 113 circRNA‐miRNA‐mRNA interactions explored. The mRNAs in these interactions were mainly assembled in functions like cell proliferation and pathways. Moreover, a total of 11 DM‐related pathways were revealed. Finally, circRNA‐miRNA specific binding‐site analysis revealed two key circRNAs, for example, circRNA_072697 and circRNA_405463, corresponding to their miRNAs. These two circRNAs were novel biomarkers for DFU. circRNA_072697 acted as a sponge of miR‐3150a‐3p in the progression of DFU via regulating KRAS. MAPK signaling pathway might contribute to the development of DFU.
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- Ming Tian
- Shanghai Burn Institute, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Burn Institute, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China, Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai National Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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An T, Zhang XQ, Liu YF, Lian J, Wu YX, Lv BH, Liang C, Chen CY, Yu QS, Ma MH, Wang YQ, Jiang GJ, Fan T. Microarray analysis of aberrant microRNA expression patterns in spinal cord gliomas of different grades. Oncol Lett 2020; 20:371. [PMID: 33154769 PMCID: PMC7640765 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.12234] [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: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in the development of several types of tumor; however, their role in spinal gliomas remains unknown. The present study aimed to identify potentially novel spinal cord gliomas (SCG)-associated miRNAs and to characterize their roles in the development and progression of SCG. miRNA expression levels in low-grade SCG (classed as stage I–II SCG based on the World Health Organization grading system), high-grade SCG (classed as stage IV SCG based on the World Health Organization grading system) and 5 control cases were measured using a miRNA expression microarray. Subsequently, blood samples from the spinal cord of patients with differing grades of SCG were screened for differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs). Compared with the control group, 7 upregulated and 36 downregulated miRNAs were identified in the low-grade SCG group and a total of 70 upregulated and 20 downregulated miRNAs were identified in the high-grade SCG group (P≤0.05, fold change >2). Gene Ontology analysis revealed that the regulation of cellular metabolic processes, negative regulation of biological processes and axon guidance were primarily involved. Moreover, pathway analysis showed that the target genes of DEmiRNAs were enriched in tumor-related signaling pathways, such as the MAPK and Wnt signaling pathway. The results suggest that DEmiRNAs in peripheral blood may serve as novel target markers with high specificity and sensitivity for the diagnosis of SCG.
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- Tian An
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, ChuiYangLiu Hospital Affiliated to Tsinghua University, Beijing 100022, P.R. China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100093, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Workers Hospital of Tangshan City, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100093, P.R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Workers Hospital of Tangshan City, Tangshan, Hebei 063000, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, ChuiYangLiu Hospital Affiliated to Tsinghua University, Beijing 100022, P.R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100093, P.R. China
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Circulating expression of Hsa_circRNA_102893 contributes to early gestational diabetes mellitus detection. Sci Rep 2020; 10:19046. [PMID: 33149201 PMCID: PMC7642424 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76013-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Due to a poor availability of reliable biomarkers, detecting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in early pregnancy remains a challenge. Novel biomarkers like Circular RNAs (circRNAs) may be a promising diagnostic tool. The aim of this study was (a) to identify circRNAs deregulated in GDM and (b) evaluate the potential of circRNAs in detecting GDM. The circRNAs expression profiling in 6 paired women (with and without GDM) was measured by microarray. The levels of five most relevant circRNAs were validated in 12 paired participants by qRT-PCR. To verify the reproducibility of qRT-PCR, significantly differential expressed circRNA levels were confirmed in 18 paired participants. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic value. The areas under ROC curves of hsa_circRNA_102893 were 0.806 (95% CI 0.594–0.937) and 0.741 (0.568–0.872) in training set and test set, respectively. Circulating circRNAs reflect the presence of GDM. Hsa_circRNA_102893 may be a potential novel and stable noninvasive biomarker for detecting GDM in early pregnancy.
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circ2GO: A Database Linking Circular RNAs to Gene Function. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12102975. [PMID: 33066523 PMCID: PMC7602184 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12102975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) are generally linear chains of nucleotides which function in many cellular processes, best known in protein biosynthesis. In the last decade, circular RNAs have been discovered which are circularized after their synthesis and differ in important features from linear RNAs. These circular RNAs have meanwhile been implicated in important cellular processes in health and disease. Here, we present a comprehensive database, circ2GO, compiling and analyzing circular RNAs found in lung cancer cell lines providing the data in tables as well as visualizing it in transcript maps and in heatmaps. Importantly, we also provide easy-to-use online tools to find circular forms of genes associated with specific molecular functions, biological processes or cellular components or predict their targeted microRNAs. This resource will enable researchers to rapidly identify circular RNAs relevant for their specific research question. Abstract Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play critical roles in a broad spectrum of physiological and pathological processes, including cancer. Here, we provide a comprehensive database—circ2GO—systematically linking circRNAs to the functions and processes of their linear counterparts. circ2GO contains 148,811 circular human RNAs originating from 12,251 genes, which we derived from deep transcriptomics after rRNA depletion in a panel of 60 lung cancer and non-transformed cell lines. The broad circRNA expression dataset is mapped to all isoforms of the respective gene. The data are visualized in transcript maps and in heatmaps, to intuitively display a comprehensive portrait for the abundance of circRNAs across transcripts and cell lines. By integrating gene ontology (GO) information for all genes in our dataset, circ2GO builds a connection between circRNAs and their host genes’ biological functions and molecular mechanisms. Additionally, circ2GO offers target predictions for circRNA—microRNA (miRNA) pairs for 25,166 highly abundant circRNAs from 6578 genes and 897 high-confidence human miRNAs. Visualization, user-friendliness, intuitive and advanced forward and reverse search options, batch processing and download options make circ2GO a comprehensive source for circRNA information to build hypotheses on their function, processes, and miRNA targets.
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circ_2858 Helps Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption by Increasing VEGFA via Sponging miR-93-5p during Escherichia coli Meningitis. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2020; 22:708-721. [PMID: 33230468 PMCID: PMC7593508 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2020.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Meningitic Escherichia coli invasion of the host brain can lead to increased blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are non-coding RNAs, highly abundant in the brain, that are widely involved in the pathological processes of central nervous system (CNS) disorders; however, whether circRNAs participate in the regulation of BBB permeability during E. coli meningitis remains unknown. Here, we identified a novel circRNA, circ_2858, that was significantly upregulated in human brain microvascular endothelial cells (hBMECs) upon meningitic E. coli infection. We also found that circ_2858 regulated BBB permeability in hBMECs by competitively binding miR-93-5p, thereby inducing the upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor A and finally resulting in downregulation as well as altered distribution of tight junction proteins such as ZO-1, Occludin, and Claudin-5. These findings provide novel insights into the influence of circ_2858 on BBB permeability during the pathogenic process of E. coli meningitis, suggesting potential nucleic acid targets for future prevention and therapy of CNS infection induced by meningitic E. coli.
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Zhang JR, Sun HJ. Roles of circular RNAs in diabetic complications: From molecular mechanisms to therapeutic potential. Gene 2020; 763:145066. [PMID: 32827686 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.145066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Diabetes is characterized by changed homeostasis of blood glucose levels, which is associated with various complications, including cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction, nephropathy, retinopathy and neuropathy. In recent years, accumulative evidence has demonstrated that circular RNAs are identified as a novel type of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) involving in the regulation of various physiological processes and pathologic conditions. Specifically, the emergence of complications response to diabetes is finely controlled by a complex gene regulatory network in which circular RNAs play a critical role. Recently, circular RNAs are emerging as messengers that could influence cellular functions under diabetic conditions. Dysregulation of circular RNAs has been closely linked to the pathophysiology of diabetes-related complications. In this review, we aimed to summarize the current progression and underlying mechanisms of circular RNA in the development of diabetes-related complications. We will also provide an overview of circular RNA-regulated cell communications in different types of cells that have been linked to diabetic complications. We anticipated that the completion of this review will provide potential clues for developing novel circular RNAs-based biomarkers or therapeutic targets for diabetes and its associated complications.
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- Ji-Ru Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214062, PR China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Wuxi Medical School, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore.
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Chen X, Yin J, Zhang F, Xiao T, Zhao M. has_circ_CCNB1 and has_circ_0009024 function as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Clin Lab Anal 2020; 34:e23439. [PMID: 32633001 PMCID: PMC7595895 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been reported to be associated with various diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of present study was to investigate the clinical value of has_circ_CCNB1 and has_circ_0009024 in T2DM. Serum samples from patients with T2DM (n = 166) and healthy volunteers (n = 166) were recruited. Then, real‐time quantitative reverse transcription‐polymerase chain reaction (RT‐qPCR) analysis and enzyme‐linked immunosorbent (ELISA) assays were conducted to detect the expression levels of circRNAs and inflammatory factors. Furthermore, the correlation analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were used to evaluate diagnostic accuracy. From the results, circ_CCNB1 was significantly increased while circ_0009024 was decreased in serum samples from T2DM patients. Moreover, has_circ_CCNB1 was positively correlated with glucose (GLU), glycosylated hemoglobin (GHb), interleukin 6 (IL‐6), and tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α) while has_circ_0009024 was negatively correlated with them. Importantly, the AUC of has_circ_CCNB1 and has_and circ_0009024 was 0.9255 (95% CI = 0.8909‐0.9601) and 0.9592 (95% CI = 0.9381‐0.9803), while the AUC of combinative curve is 0.8875 (95% CI = 0.8204‐0.8547). In a word, has_circ_CCNB1 and has_circ_0009024 may exhibit as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of T2DM.
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- Xiangfei Chen
- Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Geriatric Research Center, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Geriatric Research Center, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Geriatric Research Center, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Geriatric Research Center, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Geriatric Research Center, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Ciuculete DM, Voisin S, Kular L, Jonsson J, Rask-Andersen M, Mwinyi J, Schiöth HB. meQTL and ncRNA functional analyses of 102 GWAS-SNPs associated with depression implicate HACE1 and SHANK2 genes. Clin Epigenetics 2020; 12:99. [PMID: 32616021 PMCID: PMC7333393 DOI: 10.1186/s13148-020-00884-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about how genetics and epigenetics interplay in depression. Evidence suggests that genetic variants may change vulnerability to depression by modulating DNA methylation (DNAm) and non-coding RNA (ncRNA) levels. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the genetic variation, previously identified in the largest genome-wide association study for depression, on proximal DNAm and ncRNA levels. RESULTS We performed DNAm quantitative trait locus (meQTL) analysis in two independent cohorts (total n = 435 healthy individuals), testing associations between 102 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and DNAm levels in whole blood. We identified and replicated 64 SNP-CpG pairs (padj. < 0.05) with meQTL effect. Lower DNAm at cg02098413 located in the HACE1 promoter conferred by the risk allele (C allele) at rs1933802 was associated with higher risk for depression (praw = 0.014, DNAm = 2.3%). In 1202 CD14+ cells sorted from blood, DNAm at cg02088412 positively correlated with HACE1 mRNA expression. Investigation in postmortem brain tissue of adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) indicated 1% higher DNAm at cg02098413 in neurons and lower HACE1 mRNA expression in CA1 hippocampus of MDD patients compared with healthy controls (p = 0.008 and 0.012, respectively). Expression QTL analysis in blood of 74 adolescent revealed that hsa-miR-3664-5p was associated with rs7117514 (SHANK2) (padj. = 0.015, mRNA difference = 5.2%). Gene ontology analysis of the miRNA target genes highlighted implication in neuronal processes. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, our findings from a multi-tissue (blood and brain) and multi-layered (genetic, epigenetic, transcriptomic) approach suggest that genetic factors may influence depression by modulating DNAm and miRNA levels. Alterations at HACE1 and SHANK2 loci imply potential mechanisms, such as oxidative stress in the brain, underlying depression. Our results deepened the knowledge of molecular mechanisms in depression and suggest new epigenetic targets that should be further evaluated.
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- Diana M Ciuculete
- Department of Neuroscience, Functional Pharmacology, Uppsala University, BMC, Box 593, Husargatan 3, 753124, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University, Footscray, VIC, 3011, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neuroscience, Functional Pharmacology, Uppsala University, BMC, Box 593, Husargatan 3, 753124, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetic and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Neuroscience, Functional Pharmacology, Uppsala University, BMC, Box 593, Husargatan 3, 753124, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Neuroscience, Functional Pharmacology, Uppsala University, BMC, Box 593, Husargatan 3, 753124, Uppsala, Sweden.,Institute for Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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Zhang W, Sui Y. CircBPTF knockdown ameliorates high glucose-induced inflammatory injuries and oxidative stress by targeting the miR-384/LIN28B axis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Mol Cell Biochem 2020; 471:101-111. [PMID: 32524321 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-020-03770-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Endothelial dysfunction is a primary cause of diabetes-related vascular complications, such as atherosclerosis. Accumulated research indicates that circular RNAs (circRNAs) are involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. This study intended to explore the function and mechanism of circBPTF in high glucose (HG)-induced vascular inflammatory models. Cell model of inflammatory injury was established in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) with HG treatment. The expression of circBPTF, miR-384 and lin-28 homolog B (LIN28B) was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Cell viability and apoptosis were assessed by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and flow cytometry assay, respectively. The expression of LIN28B was also examined using western blot. The release of proinflammatory cytokines was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The production of ROS, SOD and MDA was detected to assess oxidative stress. The target relationship was predicted by bioinformatics analysis and verified using dual-luciferase reporter assay and RIP assay. CircBPTF was highly regulated in HG-induced HUVECs. CircBPTF knockdown increased cell viability and suppressed cell apoptosis, the release of proinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in HG-induced HUVECs. MiR-384 was targeted by circBPTF, and its downregulation abolished the effects of circBPTF knockdown. Moreover, circBPTF positively regulated LIN28B expression via targeting miR-384. Overall, CircBPTF knockdown protected against HG-induced inflammatory injuries and oxidative stress by mediating the miR-384/LIN28B axis in HUVECs. Our study provides a feasible theoretical strategy for preventing vascular cell dysfunction.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Internal Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Jinan, Huaiyin District, No. 148, Jingyi Road, Jinan, 250001, Shandong, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Jinan, Huaiyin District, No. 148, Jingyi Road, Jinan, 250001, Shandong, China.
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Liu Y, Yang Y, Wang Z, Fu X, Chu XM, Li Y, Wang Q, He X, Li M, Wang K, Wang JX, Li PF, Yu T. Insights into the regulatory role of circRNA in angiogenesis and clinical implications. Atherosclerosis 2020; 298:14-26. [PMID: 32131039 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Angiogenesis is the physiological process of new blood vessel formation from existing capillary vessels or posterior capillary veins. Its dysfunction could result in a number of diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer, contributing to death and disability worldwide. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of novel identified RNA molecules with a special covalent loop structure without a 5' cap and 3' tail, which can lead to novel back-splicing or skipping events from precursor mRNAs. Accumulating evidence suggests that circRNA play critical roles in diseases; in particular, they are abundantly and abnormally expressed in angiogenesis-related diseases. In this review, we describe the role of circRNA under pathological conditions, discuss the association between circRNA and angiogenesis, classify the regulatory mechanisms and suggest that circRNA can be used as potential therapeutic targets for angiogenesis-related diseases under clinical evaluation.
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- Yan Liu
- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, China; Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, China
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- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, China; Department of Cardiac Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China.
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Differential expression of circular RNAs in the proximal and distal segments of the sciatic nerve after injury. Neuroreport 2020; 31:76-84. [PMID: 31764243 DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0000000000001371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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To investigate the functions of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in axonal regeneration and degeneration after injury, circRNA expression profiles in the injured peripheral nerves were determined using a circRNA-based microarray. The results showed that 281 upregulated and 261 downregulated circRNAs were found in the proximal stump of the sciatic nerve after injury. In the distal stump after injury, 217 circRNAs were upregulated and 224 circRNAs were downregulated. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment and gene ontology (GO) analysis of circRNAs after injury were associated with axon regeneration pathways, including thyroid hormone, Ras signaling, endocytosis, and the ErbB signaling pathway, as well as with Schwann cell differentiation and proliferation, including the axon guidance, focal adhesion, Glutamatergic synapse, and MAPK signaling pathway. To verify the microarray results, among the regulated circRNAs, the upregulation of circRNA 012142 in both proximal and distal segments was validated using quantitative PCR analysis. The biological function of the circRNA 012412/microRNA/mRNA network based on GO analysis and KEGG pathway was identified in cell differentiation, phosphorylation, intracellular signaling transduction, and focal adhesion, the Rap1 signaling pathway. Thus, circRNAs after nerve injury may be involved in these biological functions during nerve regeneration and degeneration.
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Lv B, Bao X, Li P, Lian J, Wu Y, An T, Zhang J, Yang X, Wang T, Zhu J, Hu Y, Jiang G, Gao S. Transcriptome Sequencing Analysis of Peripheral Blood of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Thirst and Fatigue. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:558344. [PMID: 33240215 PMCID: PMC7680858 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.558344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the differences in transcriptome expression profiles between healthy subjects and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with thirst and fatigue (D-T2DM) and, in addition, to investigate the possible role of noncoding ribonucleic acids (RNAs) in the pathogenesis of D-T2DM. Methods: We constructed the expression profiles of RNAs by RNA sequencing in the peripheral blood of D-T2DM patients and healthy subjects and analyzed differentially expressed RNAs. Results: Compared with healthy subjects, a total of 469 mRNAs, 776 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and 21 circular RNAs (circRNAs) were differentially expressed in D-T2DM patients. Furthermore, several genes associated with insulin resistance, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction were identified within the differentially expressed mRNAs. Differentially expressed lncRNAs were primarily involved in biological processes associated with immune responses. In addition, differentially expressed circRNAs may target miRNAs associated with glucose metabolism and mitochondrial function. Conclusions: Our results may bring a new perspective on differential RNA expression involved in the pathogenesis of D-T2DM and promote the development of novel treatments for this disease.
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- Bohan Lv
- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tangshan People's Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Guangjian Jiang
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Sihua Gao
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Li Z, Liu S, Li X, Zhao W, Li J, Xu Y. Circular RNA in Schizophrenia and Depression. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:392. [PMID: 32457667 PMCID: PMC7221196 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Schizophrenia (SZ) and depression (DEP) are two common major psychiatric disorders that are associated with high risk of suicide. These disorders affect not only physical and mental health, but they also affect the social function of the individual. However, diagnoses of SZ and DEP are mainly based on symptomatic changes and the clinical experience of psychiatrists. These rather subjective measures can induce misdiagnoses and missed diagnoses. Therefore, it is necessary to further explore objective indexes for improving the early diagnoses and prognoses of SZ and DEP. Current research indicates that non-coding RNA (ncRNA) may play a role in the occurrence and development of SZ and DEP. Circular RNA (circRNA), as an important component of ncRNA, is associated with many biological functions, especially post-transcriptional regulation. Since circRNA is easily detected in peripheral blood and has a high degree of spatiotemporal tissue specificity and stability, these attributes provide us with a new idea to further explore the potential value for the diagnosis and treatment of SZ and DEP. Here, we summarize the classification, characteristics, and biological functions of circRNA and the most significant results of experimental studies, aiming to highlight the involvement of circRNA in SZ and DEP.
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- Zexuan Li
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment for Mental Disorder, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital/First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment for Mental Disorder, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital/First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment for Mental Disorder, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital/First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment for Mental Disorder, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital/First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment for Mental Disorder, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital/First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment for Mental Disorder, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Psychiatry, First Hospital/First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,National Key Disciplines, Key Laboratory for Cellular Physiology of Ministry of Education, Department of Neurobiology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Department of Humanities and Social Science, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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CircDYM ameliorates depressive-like behavior by targeting miR-9 to regulate microglial activation via HSP90 ubiquitination. Mol Psychiatry 2020; 25:1175-1190. [PMID: 30413800 PMCID: PMC7244405 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-018-0285-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2018] [Revised: 08/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs), highly expressed in the central nervous system, are involved in various regulatory processes and implicated in some pathophysiology. However, the potential role of circRNAs in psychiatric diseases, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD), remains largely unknown. Here, we demonstrated that circular RNA DYM (circDYM) levels were significantly decreased both in the peripheral blood of patients with MDD and in the two depressive-like mouse models: the chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) models. Restoration of circDYM expression significantly attenuated depressive-like behavior and inhibited microglial activation induced by CUS or LPS treatment. Further examination indicated that circDYM functions as an endogenous microRNA-9 (miR-9) sponge to inhibit miR-9 activity, which results in a downstream increase of target-HECT domain E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (HECTD1) expression, an increase of HSP90 ubiquitination, and a consequent decrease of microglial activation. Taken together, the results of our study demonstrate the involvement of circDYM and its coupling mechanism in depression, providing translational evidence that circDYM may be a novel therapeutic target for depression.
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Cai H, Li Y, Li H, Niringiyumukiza JD, Zhang M, Chen L, Chen G, Xiang W. Identification and characterization of human ovary-derived circular RNAs and their potential roles in ovarian aging. Aging (Albany NY) 2019; 10:2511-2534. [PMID: 30260796 PMCID: PMC6188495 DOI: 10.18632/aging.101565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have recently been shown to exert effects on multiple pathological processes by acting as miRNA sponges. However, the roles of circRNAs in ovarian senescence are largely unknown. The objective of this study was to identify the circRNAs involved in ovarian aging and predict their potential biological functions. We first performed RNA-sequencing to generate ovarian circRNA expression profiles from young (n = 3) and aging (n = 3) groups. In total, 48,220 circRNAs were identified, of which 194 circRNAs were significantly up-regulated and 207 circRNAs were down-regulated during aging (fold change > 2, P < 0.05). Bioinformatics analysis demonstrated that the metabolic process, regulated secretory pathway, oxidation-reduction process, steroid hormone biosynthesis, and insulin secretion pathways, which may be associated with ovarian aging, were significantly enriched (P < 0.05). The biological characteristics of ovary-derived circRNA, such as back-splicing, RNase R resistance, stability, and alternative splicing, were further validated. Bioinformatics predicted that most of the circRNAs harboured miRNA binding sites, of which circDDX10-miR-1301-3p/miR-4660-SIRT3 axis may be involved in the regulation of ovarian function. Our study indicates that circRNAs are aberrantly expressed in the aging ovary and may play potential roles in the development of ovarian senescence.
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- Hongcai Cai
- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Family Planning Research Institute/Center of Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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Determination of Electroacupuncture Effects on circRNAs in Plasma Exosomes in Diabetic Mice: An RNA-Sequencing Approach. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2019; 2019:7543049. [PMID: 31662781 PMCID: PMC6778869 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7543049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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circRNAs are involved in diabetes mellitus pathogenesis. Electroacupuncture (EA) is an effective therapeutic strategy for diabetes mellitus. However, whether the mechanism of action of EA on diabetes mellitus is related to altered circRNAs is unclear. The aim of this study was to reveal the effect of EA on circRNA expression in plasma exosomes and the underlying signaling pathway in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In total, 10 mice were randomly categorized into a normal group and 20 mice were used for the T2DM model preparation and randomly divided into the model and model + EA groups. Mice in the model + EA group were administered EA treatment. Changes in the fasting blood glucose (FBG) level and islet structure were evaluated. Plasma exosomes were subjected to RNA sequencing, and then bioinformatics analysis and real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) verification were performed. EA treatment reduced the FBG level, preserved the islet structure, and reduced the islet β cell apoptotic rate in T2DM mice. After EA treatment, 165 differentially expressed circRNAs were found. GO and KEGG analyses revealed that thyroid hormone signaling was actively regulated by EA. circRNA/miRNA interaction analysis revealed mmu-mir-7092-3p to be closely associated with circINPP4B, suggesting that the phosphatidylinositol signaling pathway may be affected by EA. qPCR confirmed that 12 circRNAs had significant differences. These findings suggested that EA intervention can significantly protect islet function and improve the FBG level in T2DM, possibly via regulation of thyroid hormone and phosphatidylinositol signaling.
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Cheng J, Liu Q, Hu N, Zheng F, Zhang X, Ni Y, Liu J. Downregulation of hsa_circ_0068087 ameliorates TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated inflammation and endothelial cell dysfunction in high glucose conditioned by sponging miR-197. Gene 2019; 709:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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An T, Zhang J, Ma Y, Lian J, Wu YX, Lv BH, Ma MH, Meng JH, Zhou YT, Zhang ZY, Liu Q, Gao SH, Jiang GJ. Relationships of Non-coding RNA with diabetes and depression. Sci Rep 2019; 9:10707. [PMID: 31341180 PMCID: PMC6656886 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-47077-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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In order to study the molecular differences between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and T2DM with depression (DD), we aimed to screen the differential expression of lncRNA, mRNA, and circRNA in the blood of patients with T2DM and DD. Based on the self-rating depression scale (SDS), patient health questionnaire 9 (PHQ9), blood glucose and HbA1c, we divided the patients into T2DM and DD group. Peripheral blood was collected from the two groups of patients to perform lncRNA, mRNA, and circRNA expression profiling and screening DD-related specific molecules. Subsequently, bioinformatics analysis was performed to investigate the functions of differentially expressed genes (DEgenes). Finally, RT-PCR and lncRNA-mRNA regulatory network was performed to verify the expressions of lncRNAs and mRNAs related to the occurrence and development of DD. 28 lncRNAs, 107 circRNAs, and 89 mRNAs were identified in DD differential expression profiles. GO and pathway analysis found that 20 biological process (BP) related entities and 20 pathways associated with DD. The analysis shows that the genes that are differentially expressed in the DD group involved in the development of the neuropsychiatric system, immunity, and inflammation. Then, we screening for the important DElncRNA and mRNA associated with DD were verified by RT-PCR experiments and the results of RT-PCR were consistent with the sequencing results. LncRNA, circRNA, and mRNA differential expression profiles exist in DD patients compared with T2DM. The lncRNA-mRNA regulatory network analysis confirmed the crosslinking and complex regulation patterns of lncRNA and mRNA expression and verified the authenticity of the regulatory network.
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- Tian An
- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tangshan Workers Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tangshan Workers Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tangshan Workers Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tangshan Workers Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tangshan Workers Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Beijing Medicine and Food Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100029, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Yang F, Li A, Qin Y, Che H, Wang Y, Lv J, Li Y, Li H, Yue E, Ding X, Yu Y, Bai Y, Wang L. A Novel Circular RNA Mediates Pyroptosis of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy by Functioning as a Competing Endogenous RNA. MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS 2019; 17:636-643. [PMID: 31400606 PMCID: PMC6700436 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2019.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a vital cause of fatalities in diabetic patients. The programmed death of cardiomyocytes and inflammation critically contribute to cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis in DCM. Furthermore, circular RNA (circRNA) is a key regulator of various diseases. However, the role of circRNAs in DCM remains to be elucidated. Our previous study found that pyroptosis was markedly activated in the cardiomyocytes subjected to high-glucose conditions, and miR-214-3p regulated the expression of caspase-1. The aim of this study was to elucidate whether circRNA is involved in DCM pyroptosis via the miR-214-3p/caspase-1 pathway. Herein, we identified that hsa_circ_0076631, named caspase-1-associated circRNA (CACR), was increased both in high-glucose-treated cardiomyocytes and in the serum of diabetic patients. CACR also sponged an endogenous miR-214-3p to sequester and inhibit its expression. CACR knockdown in cardiomyocytes counteracted high-glucose-induced caspase-1 activation. Conversely, miR-214-3p knockdown partially abolished the beneficial effects of CACR silencing on pyroptosis in cardiomyocytes. Therefore, this study elucidated that CACR might be a novel therapeutic target via the CACR/miR-214-3p/caspase-1 pathway in DCM.
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- Fan Yang
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology (State-Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology (State-Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology (State-Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology (State-Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology (State-Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research, Ministry of Education), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, China.
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Ghasemi H, Sabati Z, Ghaedi H, Salehi Z, Alipoor B. Circular RNAs in β-cell function and type 2 diabetes-related complications: a potential diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Mol Biol Rep 2019; 46:5631-5643. [PMID: 31302804 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-019-04937-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Recent investigations have indicated that altered expression of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) could be associated with human diseases such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a new discovered class of ncRNAs with unique structural characteristics that involved in several molecular and cellular functions. Exploring of the circulating circRNAs as a reliable non-invasive biomarker for monitoring and diagnosing of human diseases has grown significantly. However, the molecular functions and clinical relevance of circRNAs are not yet well clarified in T2D. Accordingly, in this review, the involvement of circRNAs in the β-cell function and T2D-related complications is highlighted. The study also shed light on the possibility of using circRNAs as a biomarker for T2D diagnosis.
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- Hassan Ghasemi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Abadan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Abadan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Paramedicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.
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Huang Z, Cao Y, Zhou M, Qi X, Fu B, Mou Y, Wu G, Xie J, Zhao J, Xiong W. Hsa_circ_0005519 increases IL-13/IL-6 by regulating hsa-let-7a-5p in CD4 + T cells to affect asthma. Clin Exp Allergy 2019; 49:1116-1127. [PMID: 31148290 DOI: 10.1111/cea.13445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of non-coding RNAs that could serve as novel biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. We hypothesized that circRNAs of CD4+ T cells are involved in asthma. OBJECTIVE In this study, we investigated the circRNA expression profile and the possible mechanism by which hsa_circ_0005519 participates in asthma. METHODS The expression profiles of circRNAs in CD4+ T cells were revealed by circRNA microarray. Hsa_circ_0005519 expression in CD4+ T cells was confirmed in asthmatic patients (n = 65) and healthy subjects (n = 30). Hsa-let-7a-5p, the target of hsa_circ_0005519, was predicted by online algorithms and verified by a dual-luciferase reporter assay. Correlation assays between the expression of hsa_circ_0005519 and hsa-let-7a-5p, the mRNA levels of interleukin (IL)-13 and IL-6 in CD4+ T cells, and the clinical characteristics of asthmatic patients were performed. The role of hsa_circ_0005519 in proinflammatory cytokine expression was investigated in CD4+ T cells from asthmatic patients in vitro. Hsa_circ_0005519 expression in PBMCs was determined in another cohort including 30 asthmatic patients and 24 controls. Correlation assays of hsa_circ_0005519 expressions between CD4+ T cells and PBMCs were performed. RESULTS Hsa_circ_0005519 was up-regulated and negatively correlated with hsa-let-7a-5p expression in CD4+ T cells of asthmatic patients. Both the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and the peripheral blood eosinophil ratio were positively correlated with hsa_circ_0005519 expression in CD4+ T cells. These outcomes were also different in asthmatic patients with low vs high hsa_circ_0005519 levels. Hsa_circ_0005519 expressions between CD4+ T cells and PBMCs were concordant in asthmatic patients. Mechanistically, hsa_circ_0005519 might bind to hsa-let-7a-5p and relieve suppression for IL-13/IL-6 in CD4+ T cells. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our data suggest that hsa_circ_0005519 may induce IL-13 and IL-6 expression by regulating hsa-let-7a-5p in CD4+ T cells to affect asthma. And hsa_circ_0005519 may be a potential biomarker of asthma.
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- Zhenli Huang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases of Health Ministry, Key Cite of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences & Technology, Wuhan, China
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An T, Fan T, Zhang XQ, Liu YF, Huang J, Liang C, Lv BH, Wang YQ, Zhao XG, Liu JX, Fu YH, Jiang GJ. Comparison of Alterations in miRNA Expression in Matched Tissue and Blood Samples during Spinal Cord Glioma Progression. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9169. [PMID: 31235820 PMCID: PMC6591379 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42364-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Abnormal expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) contributes to glioma initiation. However, the expression of miRNAs in tumour tissue or blood of spinal cord glioma (SCG) patients, particularly in high-grade spinal gliomas (Grade IV) known as glioblastoma (GBM), remains largely unknown. In this study we aimed to determine differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) in the tissue and blood between spinal cord glioblastoma (SC-GBM) patients and low grade SCG (L-SCG) patients. Additionally, we predicted key miRNA targets and pathways that may be critical in glioma development using pathway and gene ontology analysis. A total of 74 miRNAs were determined to be differentially expressed (25 upregulated and 49 downregulated) in blood, while 207 miRNAs (20 up-regulated and 187 down-regulated) were identified in tissue samples. Gene ontology analysis revealed multicellular organism development and positive regulation of macromolecule metabolic process to be primarily involved. Pathway analysis revealed "Glioma", "Signalling pathways regulating pluripotency of stem cells" to be the most relevant pathways. miRNA-mRNA analysis revealed that hsa-miRNA3196, hsa-miR-27a-3p, and hsa-miR-3664-3p and their target genes are involved in cancer progression. Our study provides a molecular basis for SCG pathological grading based on differential miRNA expression.
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- Tian An
- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100093, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, ChuiYangLiu Hospital affiliated to Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100022, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100093, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100093, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100093, China
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- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, USA
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- Molecular Development and Diagnosis of Tumor Pathology, Department of Basic Medicine, Tangshan Vocational and Technical College, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Sun Z, Chen C, Su Y, Wang W, Yang S, Zhou Q, Wang G, Li Z, Song J, Zhang Z, Yuan W, Liu J. Regulatory mechanisms and clinical perspectives of circRNA in digestive system neoplasms. J Cancer 2019; 10:2885-2891. [PMID: 31281465 PMCID: PMC6590048 DOI: 10.7150/jca.31167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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A new star, circular RNA (circRNA), is a class of noncoding RNA with a stable cyclic structure. Exonic circRNA mainly exists in the eukaryotic cytoplasm. Intronic circRNAs (ciRNA) and exonic circRNAs with introns (EIciRNA) are found in the nucleus. Recent evidences showed the functional diversity of circRNAs, which could be microRNA (miRNA) sponges, interact with protein or translate into small peptide. Due to the change of human eating habits, digestive cancer remains one of the most common cancers worldwide and it is prone to metastasis. Increasing studies have found a number of circRNAs using RNA sequencing technology and displayed double roles of circRNA in digestive cancer. In this review, we surveyed the biogenesis and regulation of circRNAs, discussed circRNA functions and clinical applications (especially circRNAs in exosome) in digestive cancers, which implied that circRNAs could be as potential biomarkers in diagnosis and treatment of digestive cancers in the future.
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- Zhenqiang Sun
- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of gastrointestinal surgery, The people's hospital of Dezhou, Dezhou, Shandong 253014, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China.,Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, China
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Xie D, Du X, Zhang M, Li X, Xiao J, Liu G, Bao Y. circRNAs: Potential Targets for the Prevention and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Diseases. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42399-019-00078-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mongelli A, Martelli F, Farsetti A, Gaetano C. The Dark That Matters: Long Non-coding RNAs as Master Regulators of Cellular Metabolism in Non-communicable Diseases. Front Physiol 2019; 10:369. [PMID: 31191327 PMCID: PMC6539782 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Non-coding RNAs are pivotal for many cellular functions, such as splicing, gene regulation, chromosome structure, and hormone-like activity. Here, we will report about the biology and the general molecular mechanisms associated with long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), a class of >200 nucleotides-long ribonucleic acid sequences, and their role in chronic non-transmissible diseases. In particular, we will summarize knowledge about some of the best-characterized lncRNAs, such as H19 and MALAT1, and how they regulate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism as well as protein synthesis and degradation. Evidence is discussed about how lncRNAs expression might affect cellular and organismal metabolism and whether their modulation could provide ground for the development of innovative treatments.
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- Molecular Cardiology Laboratory, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Cell Biology and Neurobiology, National Research Council, Università Cattolica di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Epigenetics, ICS Maugeri S.p.A., Pavia, Italy
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Cai H, Li Y, Niringiyumukiza JD, Su P, Xiang W. Circular RNA involvement in aging: An emerging player with great potential. Mech Ageing Dev 2019; 178:16-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Fang M, Liu S, Zhou Y, Deng Y, Yin Q, Hu L, Ouyang X, Hou Y, Chen C. Circular RNA involved in the protective effect of losartan on ischemia and reperfusion induced acute kidney injury in rat model. Am J Transl Res 2019; 11:1129-1144. [PMID: 30899412 PMCID: PMC6413261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Although losartan has inhibitory effects on acute kidney injury (AKI), the underlying molecular mechanisms have remained largely unclear. The expressional alteration of circular RNAs (circRNAs) was investigated in the present study to understand the therapeutic effects of losartan against AKI. AKI rat models were established by ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) treatment. Urea and creatinine levels were determined and histological features of kidney tissues examined following hematoxylin and eosin staining. Cell apoptosis was assessed by TUNEL. CircRNA profiles were obtained by RNA-Seq followed by Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses. Expression of circRNAs was validated by quantitative RT-PCR. I/R treatment induced an increase in plasma urea and creatinine levels, abnormal kidney tubular structure, and cell apoptosis in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, which were effectively inhibited by pre-treatment with losartan. Further RNA-Seq analysis revealed a wide range of differentially expressed circRNAs in I/R rat kidneys, which were reversed by losartan pre-treatment. GO and KEGG analyses revealed that the circRNAs are associated with various biological processes, including the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. Specifically, circ-Dnmt3a, circ-Akt3, circ-Plekha7, and circ-Me1 were down-regulated in AKI rats and restored by losartan. The current study provides an overview of circRNAs expression profiles based on the inhibitory effects of losartan in ischemic AKI rats.
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- Miaoxian Fang
- Department of Intensive Care Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences96 Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences96 Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Forevergen Biosciences CenterGuangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Forevergen Biosciences CenterGuangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences96 Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences96 Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences96 Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences96 Dongchuan Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, PR China
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An T, He ZC, Zhang XQ, Li J, Chen AL, Tan F, Chen HD, Lv BH, Lian J, Gao SH, Jiang GJ. Baduanjin exerts anti-diabetic and anti-depression effects by regulating the expression of mRNA, lncRNA, and circRNA. Chin Med 2019; 14:3. [PMID: 30733823 PMCID: PMC6359771 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-019-0225-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise therapy, has been widely used in China to treat type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with depression (DD). However, the underlying mechanism of Baduanjin in anti-DD is unclear. This study was focused on investigating the effects of Baduanjin on symptoms of depression and blood glucose in patients with DD and the underlying mechanism. METHODS We performed a 12-week Baduanjin intervention on patients with DD and longitudinally compared the differential expressions of lncRNAs, circRNAs, and mRNAs between pre- (BDD) and post- (ADD) Baduanjin intervention in the same group. Subsequently, Gene Ontology (GO) and pathway analysis was performed to investigate the function of differentially expressed mRNAs. Finally, Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) was used to verify the sequencing result and the mRNA-lncRNA regulatory network was constructed. RESULTS The blood glucose level, depression index scores, and PHQ9 scores of the patients with DD were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) after Baduanjin intervention. Compared to BDD, 207 lncRNAs, 266 circRNAs, and 610 differentially expressed mRNAs were identified in ADD. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and GO showed that the significantly dysregulated mRNAs were mainly involved in immune function and inflammatory response pathways, and various signaling pathways including IL-17 and TNF. In addition, we selected five differentially expressed lncRNAs to construct an lncRNA-mRNA regulatory network, and found a total of 1045 mRNAs associated with them. CONCLUSIONS Our research is the first systematic profiling of mRNA, lncRNA, and circRNA in patients of ADD and BDD, and provides valuable insights in the potential mechanism of Baduanjin in anti-DD. Further, it was confirmed that Baduanjin is a safe and effective intervention for patients with DD because it can effectively ameliorate the symptoms of depression and blood glucose levels in patients with DD by regulating the dysregulated expression of lncRNA, mRNA, and circRNA.
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- Tian An
- Diabetes Research Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029 China
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- Department of endocrinology, Beijing He ping li Hospital, Beijing, 100013 China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, ChuiYangLiu Hospital affiliated to Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100022 China
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- Department of endocrinology, Beijing He ping li Hospital, Beijing, 100013 China
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- Chinese Medicine Department, ChuiYangLiu Hospital Affiliated To Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100022 China
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- Department of endocrinology, Beijing He ping li Hospital, Beijing, 100013 China
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- Department of endocrinology, Beijing He ping li Hospital, Beijing, 100013 China
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- Diabetes Research Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029 China
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- Diabetes Research Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029 China
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- Diabetes Research Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029 China
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- Diabetes Research Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029 China
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Wen Y, Wang Y, Xing Z, Liu Z, Hou Z. Microarray expression profile and analysis of circular RNA regulatory network in malignant pleural effusion. Cell Cycle 2018; 17:2819-2832. [PMID: 30563416 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2018.1558860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common complication of lung cancer. Accumulating evidence has suggested that circular RNAs (circRNAs) play important roles in oncogenesis and progression of cancer. However, the expression pattern of circRNAs in MPE remains largely unknown and awaits investigation. The study was designed to elucidate the potential roles of differentially expressed circRNAs in MPE. Herein, we detected a total of 1350 differentially expressed circRNAs and 1727 differentially expressed mRNAs in lung adenocarcinoma-associated malignant pleural effusion (LA-MPE) compared with tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) by Clariom D Human Microarray. Among the top 5 up-regulated circRNAs (hsa_circ_0067705, hsa_circ_0025542, hsa_circ_0072793, hsa_circ_0084927, and hsa_circ_0085386), four were verified significantly up-regulated in LA-MPE by qRT-PCR and hsa_circ_0085386 had an increasing trend. CircRNA-miRNA-mRNA network for the top 5 up-regulated circRNAs was constructed and pathway analysis indicated that the enriched mRNA targets involved in PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, Axon guidance, Regulation of actin cytoskeleton and Rap1 signaling pathway were potentially regulated by these aberrantly expressed circRNAs. We generated specific circRNA profiles in LA-MPE for the first time. And analysis of circRNA regulatory network could provide evidence that circRNAs are important in MPE development because they participate in cancer-related pathways by sequestering miRNAs. Our findings suggested that aberrantly expressed circRNAs may be involved in the development of LA-MPE.
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- Yakun Wen
- a Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- b Department of Respiratory Medicine , Civil Aviation General Hospital , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- c Central Laboratory, Beijing Luhe Hospital , Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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High glucose-induced circHIPK3 downregulation mediates endothelial cell injury. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2018; 507:362-368. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The down-regulation of hsa_circ_0012919, the sponge for miR-125a-3p, contributes to DNA methylation of CD11a and CD70 in CD4 + T cells of systemic lupus erythematous. Clin Sci (Lond) 2018; 132:2285-2298. [PMID: 30237316 DOI: 10.1042/cs20180403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies directed against various autoantigens. But the expression profiles and functions of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in SLE are still scarce. OBJECTIVES To explore the roles of circRNA in SLE and its potential diagnostic potential in SLE. METHODS SLE patients and healthy control subjects were recruited. CD4+ T cells were isolated, circRNA microarray analysis were used to screen for circRNA candidate in CD4+ T cells. Expression of DNMT1, CD11a and CD70, and methylation level of CD11a and CD70 were detected after transfecting hsa_circ_0012919-targetted siRNA. The network analysis of hsa_circ_0012919 was used by bioinformatics. Luciferase reporter assay and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assay were used for screening for which miRNAs could bind with hsa_circ_0012919. RESULTS Twelve circRNAs were up-regulated and two circRNAs were down-regulated in SLE patients group after circRNA microarray analysis. Hsa_circ_0012919 was further confirmed to be significantly different between healthy control and SLE patients (P<0.05) and associated with SLE characters (P<0.05). Down-regulation of hsa_circ_0012919 (i) increased the expression of DNMT1 and reduced the expression of CD70, CD11a, (ii) reversed the DNA hypomethylation of CD11a and CD70 in CD4+ T cells of SLE, but it could be reversed by down-regulation of DNMT1. Hsa_circ_0012919 regulated KLF13 and RANTES by miR-125a Conclusion: Hsa_circ_0012919 could be regarded as a biomarker for SLE and hsa_circ_0012919 was the competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) for miR-125a-3p.
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Zhang H, Chen Z, Zhong Z, Gong W, Li J. Total saponins from the leaves of Panax notoginseng inhibit depression on mouse chronic unpredictable mild stress model by regulating circRNA expression. Brain Behav 2018; 8:e01127. [PMID: 30298999 PMCID: PMC6236231 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 08/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Total saponins from the leaves of Panax notoginseng saponins (SLPN) could inhibit development of depression, but the underlying mechanisms remains unclear. This study aimed to address the roles of circular RNAs in depression inhibition by SLPN. METHODS The mouse chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model was established, which were confirmed by mouse weight, forced swimming test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST). Effects of SLPN on depression were evaluated in CUMS through these same assays. Circular RNA profiles in mouse ventral medial prefrontal cortex (VMPC) and hippocampus of CUMS mice were determined by high-through sequencing, followed by confirmation via qRT-PCR. Overexpression of mmu_circ_0001223 was done by transfection of PC12 cell through lentiviral system. Protein abundances of cAMP response element binding protein 1(CREB1) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) were evaluated by western blotting. RESULTS Mouse body weight, immobility time in FST and immobility time in TST of CUMS mice were significantly recovered by SLPN treatment. A large number of circular RNAs were differentially expressed in the ventral medial prefrontal cortex (VMPC) and hippocampus tissues of CUMS mice. Among them, mmu_circ_0001223 expression was greatly decreased in CUMS mice, but significantly elevated by SLPN treatment. The protein levels of CREB1 and BDNF were also remarkably promoted in CUMS mice by treatment of SLPN. Overexpression of mmu_circ_0001223 enhanced CREB1 and BDNF protein levels in PC12 cells. CONCLUSION SLPN regulate the expression of large number circular RNAs in CUMS mice, which might be important mediators of SLPN's anti-depression effects.
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- Hualin Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Medical Laboratory Animal Center, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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