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Yassin AM, AbuBakr HO, Abdelgalil AI, Farid OA, El-Behairy AM, Gouda EM. Circulating miR-146b and miR-27b are efficient biomarkers for early diagnosis of Equidae osteoarthritis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7966. [PMID: 37198318 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35207-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
Abstract
One of the most orthopedic problems seen in the equine is osteoarthritis (OA). The present study tracks some biochemical, epigenetic, and transcriptomic factors along different stages of monoiodoacetate (MIA) induced OA in donkeys in serum and synovial fluid. The aim of the study was the detection of sensitive noninvasive early biomarkers. OA was induced by a single intra-articular injection of 25 mg of MIA into the left radiocarpal joint of nine donkeys. Serum and synovial samples were taken at zero-day and different intervals for assessment of total GAGs and CS levels as well as miR-146b, miR-27b, TRAF-6, and COL10A1 gene expression. The results showed that the total GAGs and CS levels increased in different stages of OA. The level of expression of both miR-146b and miR-27b were upregulated as OA progressed and then downregulated at late stages. TRAF-6 gene was upregulated at the late stage while synovial fluid COL10A1 was over-expressed at the early stage of OA and then decreased at the late stages (P < 0.05). In conclusion, both miR-146b and miR-27b together with COL10A1 could be used as promising noninvasive biomarkers for the very early diagnosis of OA.
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- Aya M Yassin
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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Fujiwara Y, Ding C, Sanada Y, Yimiti D, Ishikawa M, Nakasa T, Kamei N, Imaizumi K, Lotz MK, Akimoto T, Miyaki S, Adachi N. miR-23a/b clusters are not essential for the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis in mouse aging and post-traumatic models. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 10:1043259. [PMID: 36684425 PMCID: PMC9846268 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1043259] [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: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA), the most prevalent aging-related joint disease, is characterized by insufficient extracellular matrix synthesis and articular cartilage degradation and is caused by various risk factors including aging and traumatic injury. Most microRNAs (miRNAs) have been associated with pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA) using in vitro models. However, the role of many miRNAs in skeletal development and OA pathogenesis is uncharacterized in vivo using genetically modified mice. Here, we focused on miR-23-27-24 clusters. There are two paralogous miR-23-27-24 clusters: miR-23a-27a-24-2 (miR-23a cluster) and miR-23b-27b-24-1 (miR-23b cluster). Each miR-23a/b, miR-24, and miR-27a/b is thought to function coordinately and complementary to each other, and the role of each miR-23a/b, miR-24, and miR-27a/b in OA pathogenesis is still controversial. MiR-23a/b clusters are highly expressed in chondrocytes and the present study examined their role in OA. We analyzed miRNA expression in chondrocytes and investigated cartilage-specific miR-23a/b clusters knockout (Col2a1-Cre; miR-23a/bflox/flox: Cart-miR-23clus KO) mice and global miR-23a/b clusters knockout (CAG-Cre; miR-23a/bflox/flox: Glob-miR-23clus KO) mice. Knees of Cart- and Glob-miR-23a/b clusters KO mice were evaluated by histological grading systems for knee joint tissues using aging model (12 and/or 18 month-old) and surgically-induced OA model. miR-23a/b clusters were among the most highly expressed miRNAs in chondrocytes. Skeletal development of Cart- and Glob-miR-23clus KO mice was grossly normal although Glob-miR-23clus KO had reduced body weight, adipose tissue and bone density. In the aging model and surgically-induced OA model, Cart- and Glob-miR-23clus KO mice exhibited mild OA-like changes such as proteoglycan loss and cartilage fibrillation. However, the histological scores were not significantly different in terms of the severity of OA in Cart- and Glob-miR-23clus KO mice compared with control mice. Together, miR-23a/b clusters, composed of miR-23a/b, miR-24, miR-27a/b do not significantly contribute to OA pathogenesis.
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- Yusuke Fujiwara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan,Medical Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan,Department of Artificial Joints and Biomaterials, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan,Medical Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan,Medical Center for Translational and Clinical Research, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan,*Correspondence: Shigeru Miyaki,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Ning Y, Hu M, Diao J, Gong Y, Huang R, Chen S, Zhang F, Liu Y, Chen F, Zhang P, Zhao G, Chang Y, Xu K, Zhou R, Li C, Zhang F, Lammi M, Wang X, Guo X. Genetic Variants and Protein Alterations of Selenium- and T-2 Toxin-Responsive Genes Are Associated With Chondrocytic Damage in Endemic Osteoarthropathy. Front Genet 2022; 12:773534. [PMID: 35087566 PMCID: PMC8787141 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.773534] [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: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The mechanism of environmental factors in Kashin–Beck disease (KBD) remains unknown. We aimed to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and protein alterations of selenium- and T-2 toxin–responsive genes to provide new evidence of chondrocytic damage in KBD. This study sampled the cubital venous blood of 258 subjects including 129 sex-matched KBD patients and 129 healthy controls for SNP detection. We applied an additive model, a dominant model, and a recessive model to identify significant SNPs. We then used the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) to select selenium- and T-2 toxin–responsive genes with the candidate SNP loci. Finally, immunohistochemistry was applied to verify the protein expression of candidate genes in knee cartilage obtained from 15 subjects including 5 KBD, 5 osteoarthritis (OA), and 5 healthy controls. Forty-nine SNPs were genotyped in the current study. The C allele of rs6494629 was less frequent in KBD than in the controls (OR = 0.63, p = 0.011). Based on the CTD database, PPARG, ADAM12, IL6, SMAD3, and TIMP2 were identified to interact with selenium, sodium selenite, and T-2 toxin. KBD was found to be significantly associated with rs12629751 of PPARG (additive model: OR = 0.46, p = 0.012; dominant model: OR = 0.45, p = 0.049; recessive model: OR = 0.18, p = 0.018), rs1871054 of ADAM12 (dominant model: OR = 2.19, p = 0.022), rs1800796 of IL6 (dominant model: OR = 0.30, p = 0.003), rs6494629 of SMAD3 (additive model: OR = 0.65, p = 0.019; dominant model: OR = 0.52, p = 0.012), and rs4789936 of TIMP2 (recessive model: OR = 5.90, p = 0.024). Immunohistochemistry verified significantly upregulated PPARG, ADAM12, SMAD3, and TIMP2 in KBD compared with OA and normal controls (p < 0.05). Genetic polymorphisms of PPARG, ADAM12, SMAD3, and TIMP2 may contribute to the risk of KBD. These genes could promote the pathogenesis of KBD by disturbing ECM homeostasis.
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- Yujie Ning
- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Xi'an Honghui Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Institute for Endemic Disease Control, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China.,Department of Integrative Medical Biology, University of Umeå, Umeå, Sweden
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Xi'an, China
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Lv H, Yang T, He A, Wang M, Jia H, Ma M, Li S. miR-27b attenuates dexamethasone-inhibited proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation in MC3T3-E1 cells by targeting PPARγ2. Exp Ther Med 2022; 23:127. [PMID: 34970350 PMCID: PMC8713181 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.11050] [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: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone illness characterized by low bone density and a high risk of fracture. It is estimated that there are >60 million individuals in China suffering from this disease, which highlights an urgent requirement for the development of novel and safe drugs for the long-term treatment of osteoporosis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) have previously been identified as critical regulators in the progression of osteoporosis. As an intronic miRNA, miR-27b enhances the osteoblastic differentiation of stem cells from the bone marrow and the maxillary sinus membrane. However, the mechanism underlying miR-27b in osteoporosis remains to be elucidated. In the present study, MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts were treated with dexamethasone (DEX) to establish an in vitro model of osteoporosis. The results of the present study demonstrated that DEX treatment markedly inhibited the viability of MC3T3-E1 cells, and downregulated the expression level of miR-27b. The results of reverse transcription-quantitative PCR, western blotting and dual-luciferase assays revealed that miR-27b directly regulated and suppressed the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ2 (PPARγ2) in MC3T3-E1 cells. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-27b by transfection of cells with miR-27b mimic attenuated DEX-mediated inhibition of cell viability, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and the expression levels of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP2), runt-related protein 2 (Runx2) and osteocalcin (OCN). The results of the present study indicated that miR-27b alleviated DEX-inhibited proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation. Moreover, miR-27b knockdown repressed MC3T3-E1 cell viability, ALP activity and protein levels of BMP2, Runx2 and OCN. However, these effects were abrogated by small interfering RNA-mediated PPARγ2 silencing. In conclusion, the results of the present study demonstrated that miR-27b attenuated DEX-inhibited proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation in MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts by targeting PPARγ2.
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- Huicheng Lv
- Second Department of Trauma, Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010000, P.R. China
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- Second Department of Trauma, Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010000, P.R. China
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- Second Department of Trauma, Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010000, P.R. China
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- Second Department of Trauma, Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010000, P.R. China
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- Second Department of Trauma, Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010000, P.R. China
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- Second Department of Trauma, Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010000, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, People's Hospital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 010020, P.R. China
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Wu H, Pula T, Tews D, Amri EZ, Debatin KM, Wabitsch M, Fischer-Posovszky P, Roos J. microRNA-27a-3p but Not -5p Is a Crucial Mediator of Human Adipogenesis. Cells 2021; 10:cells10113205. [PMID: 34831427 PMCID: PMC8625276 DOI: 10.3390/cells10113205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of small, non-coding RNA molecules, play an important role in the posttranscriptional regulation of gene expression, thereby influencing important cellular functions. In adipocytes, miRNAs show import regulatory features and are described to influence differentiation as well as metabolic, endocrine, and inflammatory functions. We previously identified miR-27a being upregulated under inflammatory conditions in human adipocytes and aimed to elucidate its function in adipocyte biology. Both strands of miR-27a, miR-27a-3p and -5p, were downregulated during the adipogenic differentiation of Simpson–Golabi–Behmel syndrome (SGBS) cells, human multipotent adipose-derived stem cells (hMADS), and human primary adipose-derived stromal cells (hASCs). Using miRNA-mimic transfection, we observed that miR-27a-3p is a crucial regulator of adipogenesis, while miR-27a-5p did not alter the differentiation capacity in SGBS cells. In silico screening predicted lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor γ (PPARγ) as potential targets of miR-27a-3p. The downregulation of both genes was verified in vitro, and the interaction of miR-27-3p with target sites in the 3′ UTRs of both genes was confirmed via a miRNA-reporter-gene assay. Here, the knockdown of LPL did not interfere with adipogenic differentiation, while PPARγ knockdown decreased adipogenesis significantly, suggesting that miR-27-3p exerts its inhibitory effect on adipogenesis by repressing PPARγ. Taken together, we identified and validated a crucial role for miR-27a-3p in human adipogenesis played by targeting the essential adipogenic transcription factor PPARγ. Though we confirmed LPL as an additional target of miR-27a-3p, it does not appear to be involved in regulating human adipogenesis. Thereby, our findings call the conclusions drawn from previous studies, which identified LPL as a crucial regulator for murine and human adipogenesis, into question.
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- Hang Wu
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Ulm University Medical Center, 89075 Ulm, Germany; (H.W.); (T.P.); (K.-M.D.); (P.F.-P.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Ulm University Medical Center, 89075 Ulm, Germany; (H.W.); (T.P.); (K.-M.D.); (P.F.-P.)
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Ulm University Medical Center, 89075 Ulm, Germany; (D.T.); (M.W.)
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- Inserm, CNRS, iBV, Université Côte d’Azur, 06103 Nice, France;
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Ulm University Medical Center, 89075 Ulm, Germany; (H.W.); (T.P.); (K.-M.D.); (P.F.-P.)
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Ulm University Medical Center, 89075 Ulm, Germany; (D.T.); (M.W.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Ulm University Medical Center, 89075 Ulm, Germany; (H.W.); (T.P.); (K.-M.D.); (P.F.-P.)
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Ulm University Medical Center, 89075 Ulm, Germany; (H.W.); (T.P.); (K.-M.D.); (P.F.-P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-731-500-57255
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Zheng Y, Huang Z, Xu J, Hou K, Yu Y, Lv S, Chen L, Li Y, Quan C, Chi G. MiR-124 and Small Molecules Synergistically Regulate the Generation of Neuronal Cells from Rat Cortical Reactive Astrocytes. Mol Neurobiol 2021; 58:2447-2464. [PMID: 33725319 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02345-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
Irreversible neuron loss caused by central nervous system injuries usually leads to persistent neurological dysfunction. Reactive astrocytes, because of their high proliferative capacity, proximity to neuronal lineage, and significant involvement in glial scarring, are ideal starting cells for neuronal regeneration. Having previously identified several small molecules as important regulators of astrocyte-to-neuron reprogramming, we established herein that miR-124, ruxolitinib, SB203580, and forskolin could co-regulate rat cortical reactive astrocyte-to-neuron conversion. The induced cells had reduced astroglial properties, displayed typical neuronal morphologies, and expressed neuronal markers, reflecting 25.9% of cholinergic neurons and 22.3% of glutamatergic neurons. Gene analysis revealed that induced neuron gene expression patterns were more similar to that of primary neurons than of initial reactive astrocytes. On the molecular level, miR-124-driven neuronal differentiation of reactive astrocytes was via targeting of the SOX9-NFIA-HES1 axis to inhibit HES1 expression. In conclusion, we present a novel approach to inducing endogenous rat cortical reactive astrocytes into neurons through co-regulation involving miR-124 and three small molecules. Thus, our research has potential implications for inhibiting glial scar formation and promoting neuronal regeneration after central nervous system injury or disease.
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- Yangyang Zheng
- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Avenue, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, 126 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
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Esmaeili A, Hosseini S, Baghaban Eslaminejad M. Engineered-extracellular vesicles as an optimistic tool for microRNA delivery for osteoarthritis treatment. Cell Mol Life Sci 2021; 78:79-91. [PMID: 32601714 PMCID: PMC11072722 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-020-03585-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Worldwide, osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic diseases. In OA, profiling gene expression changes occur and cartilage tissue homeostasis is lost. Suggestions for OA treatment include regulation of gene expressions via the use of microRNAs (miRNAs). However, problems exist with the use of miRNAs, the most important of which is the delivery of sufficient amounts of effective miRNAs to save cartilage tissue. The engineering of extracellular vesicles (EVs) with the use of advanced techniques would be an efficient OA treatment. Therefore, we discuss the importance of miRNAs in terms of cartilage tissue regeneration and review recent advances in production of enriched EVs and miRNA delivery by EVs for future clinical applications.
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- Abazar Esmaeili
- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Developmental Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Long non-coding RNA XIST regulates chondrogenic differentiation of synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells from temporomandibular joint via miR-27b-3p/ADAMTS-5 axis. Cytokine 2020; 137:155352. [PMID: 33128918 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is a common degenerative disease in jaw joint, accompanied by articular cartilage destruction. Differentiation of stem cells to cartilage has important therapeutic implications in TMJ cartilage repair. Previous studies revealed that lncRNA XIST participated in various biological processes. However, the effect of XIST on chondrogenic differentiation of synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells (SMSCs) remains unclear. Our study aimed to investigate the function of XIST in chondrogenic differentiation of human SMSCs from TMJ. METHODS Alcian blue staining was performed to determine proteoglycan in SMSCs. qPCR, western blotting and immunofluorescence assays were allowed to assess sex determining region Y-box 9 (SOX9), Collagen type II alpha 1 chain (COL2A1) and Aggrecan (ACAN) expression. The direct interaction between miR-27b-3p and XIST or ADAMTS-5 was confirmed by dual luciferase reporter assay or RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay. RESULTS XIST was remarkably down-regulated in chondrogenic differentiation of SMSCs. Functional analysis demonstrated that XIST silencing promoted chondrogenic differentiation of SMSCs. Dual luciferase reporter and RIP assays identified that XIST acted as a sponge for miR-27b-3p. Moreover, XIST regulated ADAMTS-5 expression by directly binding miR-27b-3p. More importantly, miR-27b-3p/ADAMTS-5 rescued the effects of XIST on chondrogenic differentiation of SMSCs. CONCLUSION The results suggest that XIST modulates SMSCs chondrogenic differentiation via the miR-27b-3p/ADAMTS-5 axis, which provides new targets for TMJOA treatment.
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Xiao L, Zhao Q, Hu B, Wang J, Liu C, Xu H. METTL3 promotes IL-1β-induced degeneration of endplate chondrocytes by driving m6A-dependent maturation of miR-126-5p. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:14013-14025. [PMID: 33098220 PMCID: PMC7754036 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
METTL3 is an important regulatory molecule in the process of RNA biosynthesis. It mainly regulates mRNA translation, alternative splicing and microRNA maturation by mediating m6A‐dependent methylation. Interleukin 1β (IL‐1β) is an important inducer of cartilage degeneration that can induce an inflammatory cascade reaction in chondrocytes and inhibit the normal biological function of cells. However, it is unclear whether IL‐1β is related to METTL3 expression or plays a regulatory role in endplate cartilage degeneration. In this study, we found that the expression level of METTL3 and methylation level of m6A in human endplate cartilage with different degrees of degeneration were significantly different, indicating that the methylation modification of m6A mediated by METTL3 was closely related to the degeneration of human endplate cartilage. Next, through a series of functional experiments, we found that miR‐126‐5p can play a significant role in IL‐1β–induced degeneration of endplate chondrocytes. Moreover, we found that miR‐126‐5p can inhibit the PI3K/Akt signalling pathway by targeting PIK3R2 gene, leading to the disorder of cell vitality and functional metabolism. To further determine whether METTL3 could regulate miR‐126‐5p maturation, we first confirmed that METTL3 can bind the key protein underlying pri‐miRNA processing, DGCR8. Additionally, when METTL3 expression was inhibited, the miR‐126‐5p maturation process was blocked. Therefore, we hypothesized that METTL3 can promote cleavage of pri‐miR‐126‐5p and form mature miR‐126‐5p by combining with DGCR8.
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- Liang Xiao
- Reseach center of Spine Surgery, Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution (Wannan Medical College), Department of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital, The First Affliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Reseach center of Spine Surgery, Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution (Wannan Medical College), Department of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital, The First Affliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Reseach center of Spine Surgery, Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution (Wannan Medical College), Department of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital, The First Affliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Reseach center of Spine Surgery, Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution (Wannan Medical College), Department of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital, The First Affliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Reseach center of Spine Surgery, Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution (Wannan Medical College), Department of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital, The First Affliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Reseach center of Spine Surgery, Key Laboratory of Non-coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution (Wannan Medical College), Department of Spine Surgery, Yijishan Hospital, The First Affliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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Lv S, Xu J, Chen L, Wu H, Feng W, Zheng Y, Li P, Zhang H, Zhang L, Chi G, Li Y. MicroRNA-27b targets CBFB to inhibit differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells into hypertrophic chondrocytes. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 11:392. [PMID: 32917285 PMCID: PMC7488425 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-01909-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) have chondrocyte differentiation potential and are considered to be a cell source for cell-transplantation-mediated repair of cartilage defects, including those associated with osteoarthritis (OA). However, chondrocyte hypertrophic differentiation is a major obstacle for the application of hBMSCs in articular cartilage defect treatment. We have previously shown that microRNA-27b (miR-27b) inhibits hypertrophy of chondrocytes from rat knee cartilage. In this study, we investigated the role of miR-27b in chondrocyte hypertrophic differentiation of hBMSCs. Methods Chondrogenic marker and microRNA expression in hBMSC chondrogenic pellets were evaluated using RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry. The hBMSCs were transfected with miR-27b before inducing differentiation. Gene and protein expression levels were analyzed using RT-qPCR and western blot. Coimmunoprecipitation was used to confirm interaction between CBFB and RUNX2. Luciferase reporter assays were used to demonstrate that CBFB is a miR-27b target. Chondrogenic differentiation was evaluated in hBMSCs treated with shRNA targeting CBFB. Chondrogenic hBMSC pellets overexpressing miR-27b were implanted into cartilage lesions in model rats; therapeutic effects were assessed based on histology and immunohistochemistry. Results The hBMSCs showed typical MSC differentiation potentials. During chondrogenic differentiation, collagen 2 and 10 (COL2 and COL10), SOX9, and RUNX2 expression was upregulated. Expression of miR-140, miR-143, and miR-181a increased over time, whereas miR-27b and miR-221 were downregulated. Cartilage derived from hBMSC and overexpressing miR-27b exhibited higher expression of COL2 and SOX9, but lower expression of COL10, RUNX2, and CBFB than did the control cartilage. CBFB and RUNX2 formed a complex, and CBFB was identified as a novel miR-27b target. CBFB knockdown by shRNA during hBMSC chondrogenic differentiation led to significantly increased COL2 and SOX9 expression and decreased COL10 expression. Finally, miR-27b-overexpressing hBMSC chondrogenic pellets had better hyaline cartilage morphology and reduced expression of hypertrophic markers and tend to increase repair efficacy in vivo. Conclusion MiR-27b plays an important role in preventing hypertrophic chondrogenesis of hBMSCs by targeting CBFB and is essential for maintaining a hyaline cartilage state. This study provides new insights into the mechanism of hBMSC chondrocyte differentiation and will aid in the development of strategies for treating cartilage injury based on hBMSC transplantation.
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- Shuang Lv
- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.,Department of Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
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Bourebaba L, Michalak I, Baouche M, Kucharczyk K, Marycz K. Cladophora glomerata methanolic extract promotes chondrogenic gene expression and cartilage phenotype differentiation in equine adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal stem cells affected by metabolic syndrome. Stem Cell Res Ther 2019; 10:392. [PMID: 31847882 PMCID: PMC6916455 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-019-1499-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chondrogenesis represents a highly dynamic cellular process that leads to the establishment of various types of cartilage. However, when stress-related injuries occur, a rapid and efficient regeneration of the tissues is necessary to maintain cartilage integrity. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are known to exhibit high capacity for self-renewal and pluripotency effects, and thus play a pivotal role in the repair and regeneration of damaged cartilage. On the other hand, the influence of certain pathological conditions such as metabolic disorders on MSCs can seriously impair their regenerative properties and thus reduce their therapeutic potential. OBJECTIVES In this investigation, we attempted to improve and potentiate the in vitro chondrogenic ability of adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal stem cells (ASCs) isolated from horses suffering from metabolic syndrome. METHODS Cultured cells in chondrogenic-inductive medium supplemented with Cladophora glomerata methanolic extract were experimented for expression of the main genes and microRNAs involved in the differentiation process using RT-PCR, for their morphological changes through confocal and scanning electron microscopy and for their physiological homeostasis. RESULTS The different added concentrations of C. glomerata extract to the basic chondrogenic inductive culture medium promoted the proliferation of equine metabolic syndrome ASCs (ASCsEMS) and resulted in chondrogenic phenotype differentiation and higher mRNA expression of collagen type II, aggrecan, cartilage oligomeric matrix protein, and Sox9 among others. The results reveal an obvious inhibitory effect of hypertrophy and a strong repression of miR-145-5p, miR-146-3p, and miR-34a and miR-449a largely involved in cartilage degradation. Treated cells additionally exhibited significant reduced apoptosis and oxidative stress, as well as promoted viability and mitochondrial potentiation. CONCLUSION Chondrogenesis in EqASCsEMS was found to be prominent after chondrogenic induction in conditions containing C. glomerata extract, suggesting that the macroalgae could be considered for the enhancement of ASC cultures and their reparative properties.
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- Lynda Bourebaba
- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375, Wrocław, Poland
- International Institute of Translational Medicine, Jesionowa, 11, Wisznia Mała, 55-114, Malin, Poland
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Smoluchowskiego 25, 50-372, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375, Wrocław, Poland
- International Institute of Translational Medicine, Jesionowa, 11, Wisznia Mała, 55-114, Malin, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 27B, 50-375, Wrocław, Poland.
- International Institute of Translational Medicine, Jesionowa, 11, Wisznia Mała, 55-114, Malin, Poland.
- Collegium Medicum, Institute of Medical Science, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University (UKSW), Wóycickiego 1/3, 01-938, Warsaw, Poland.
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Razmara E, Bitaraf A, Yousefi H, Nguyen TH, Garshasbi M, Cho WCS, Babashah S. Non-Coding RNAs in Cartilage Development: An Updated Review. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E4475. [PMID: 31514268 PMCID: PMC6769748 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20184475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In the development of the skeleton, the long bones are arising from the process of endochondral ossification (EO) in which cartilage is replaced by bone. This complex process is regulated by various factors including genetic, epigenetic, and environmental elements. It is recognized that DNA methylation, higher-order chromatin structure, and post-translational modifications of histones regulate the EO. With emerging understanding, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been identified as another mode of EO regulation, which is consist of microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). There is expanding experimental evidence to unlock the role of ncRNAs in the differentiation of cartilage cells, as well as the pathogenesis of several skeletal disorders including osteoarthritis. Cutting-edge technologies such as epigenome-wide association studies have been employed to reveal disease-specific patterns regarding ncRNAs. This opens a new avenue of our understanding of skeletal cell biology, and may also identify potential epigenetic-based biomarkers. In this review, we provide an updated overview of recent advances in the role of ncRNAs especially focus on miRNA and lncRNA in the development of bone from cartilage, as well as their roles in skeletal pathophysiology.
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- Ehsan Razmara
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran P.O. Box 14115-111, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran P.O. Box 14115-111, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, LSUHSC School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, LSUHSC School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran P.O. Box 14115-111, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran P.O. Box 14115-111, Iran.
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Seiri P, Abi A, Soukhtanloo M. PPAR-γ: Its ligand and its regulation by microRNAs. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:10893-10908. [PMID: 30770587 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) belong to the nuclear receptor superfamily. PPARs are categorized into three subtypes, PPARα, β/δ, and γ, encoded by different genes, expressed in diverse tissues and participate in various biological functions and can be activated by their metabolic derivatives in the body or dietary fatty acids. The PPAR-γ also takes parts in the regulation of energy balance, lipoprotein metabolism, insulin sensitivity, oxidative stress, and inflammatory signaling. It has been implicated in the pathology of numerous diseases including obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cancers. Among various cellular and molecular targets that are able to regulate PPAR-γ and its underlying pathways, microRNAs (miRNAs) appeared as important regulators. Given that the deregulation of these molecules via targeting PPAR-γ could affect initiation and progression of various diseases, identification of miRNAs that affects PPAR-γ could contribute to the better understanding of roles of PPAR-γ in various biological and pathological conditions. Here, we have summarized the function and various ligands of PPAR-γ and have highlighted various miRNAs involved in the regulation of PPAR-γ.
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- Parvaneh Seiri
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Zhao R, Wang S, Jia L, Li Q, Qiao J, Peng X. Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (IL-1Ra) and miR-140 overexpression via pNNS-conjugated chitosan-mediated gene transfer enhances the repair of full-thickness cartilage defects in a rabbit model. Bone Joint Res 2019; 8:165-178. [PMID: 30997042 PMCID: PMC6444021 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.83.bjr-2018-0222.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives Previously, we reported the improved transfection efficiency of a plasmid DNA-chitosan (pDNA-CS) complex using a phosphorylatable nuclear localization signal-linked nucleic kinase substrate short peptide (pNNS) conjugated to chitosan (pNNS-CS). This study investigated the effects of pNNS-CS-mediated miR-140 and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (IL-1Ra) gene transfection both in rabbit chondrocytes and a cartilage defect model. Methods The pBudCE4.1-miR-140, pBudCE4.1-IL-1Ra, and negative control pBudCE4.1 plasmids were constructed and combined with pNNS-CS to form pDNA/pNNS-CS complexes. These complexes were transfected into chondrocytes or injected into the knee joint cavity. Results High IL-1Ra and miR-140 expression levels were detected both in vitro and in vivo. In vitro, compared with the pBudCE4.1 group, the transgenic group presented with significantly increased chondrocyte proliferation and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis, as well as increased collagen type II alpha 1 chain (COL2A1), aggrecan (ACAN), and TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1 (TIMP-1) levels. Nitric oxide (NO) synthesis was reduced, as were a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 5 (ADAMTS-5) and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13 levels. In vivo, the exogenous genes reduced the synovial fluid GAG and NO concentrations and the ADAMTS-5 and MMP-13 levels in cartilage. In contrast, COL2A1, ACAN, and TIMP-1 levels were increased, and the cartilage Mankin score was decreased in the transgenic group compared with the pBudCE4.1 group. Double gene combination produced greater efficacies than each single gene, both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion This study suggests that pNNS-CS is a good candidate for treating cartilage defects via gene therapy, and that IL-1Ra in combination with miR-140 produces promising biological effects on cartilage defects. Cite this article: R. Zhao, S. Wang, L. Jia, Q. Li, J. Qiao, X. Peng. Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (IL-1Ra) and miR-140 overexpression via pNNS-conjugated chitosan-mediated gene transfer enhances the repair of full-thickness cartilage defects in a rabbit model. Bone Joint Res 2019;8:165–178. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.83.BJR-2018-0222.R1.
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- R Zhao
- Institute of Nanomedicine Technology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Institutional Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, 12th 5-Year project of Shandong Province, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Key Discipline of Clinical Laboratory Medicine of Shandong Province, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Weifang Peoples Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Institute of Nanomedicine Technology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Institutional Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, 12th 5-Year project of Shandong Province, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Key Discipline of Clinical Laboratory Medicine of Shandong Province, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Institute of Nanomedicine Technology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Institutional Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, 12th 5-Year project of Shandong Province, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Key Discipline of Clinical Laboratory Medicine of Shandong Province, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Institute of Nanomedicine Technology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Institutional Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, 12th 5-Year project of Shandong Province, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Key Discipline of Clinical Laboratory Medicine of Shandong Province, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Institute of Nanomedicine Technology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Institutional Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, 12th 5-Year project of Shandong Province, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China; Key Discipline of Clinical Laboratory Medicine of Shandong Province, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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pNNS-Conjugated Chitosan Mediated IGF-1 and miR-140 Overexpression in Articular Chondrocytes Improves Cartilage Repair. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:2761241. [PMID: 31016187 PMCID: PMC6448336 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2761241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of phosphorylatable nucleus localization signal linked nucleic kinase substrate short peptide (pNNS)-conjugated chitosan (pNNS-CS) mediated miR-140 and IGF-1 in both rabbit chondrocytes and cartilage defects model. pNNS-CS was combined with pBudCE4.1-IGF-1, pBudCE4.1-miR-140, and negative control pBudCE4.1 to form pDNA/pNNS-CS complexes. Then these complexes were transfected into chondrocytes or injected intra-articularly into the knee joints. High levels of IGF-1 and miR-140 expression were detected both in vitro and in vivo. Compared with pBudCE4.1 group, in vitro, the transgenic groups significantly promoted chondrocyte proliferation, increased glycosaminoglycan (GAG) synthesis, and ACAN, COL2A1, and TIMP-1 levels, and reduced the levels of nitric oxide (NO), MMP-13, and ADAMTS-5. In vivo, the exogenous genes enhanced COL2A1, ACAN, and TIMP-1 expression in cartilage and reduced cartilage Mankin score and the contents of NO, IL-1β, TNF-α, and GAG contents in synovial fluid of rabbits, MMP-13, ADAMTS-5, COL1A2, and COL10A1 levels in cartilage. Double gene combination showed better results than single gene. This study indicate that pNNS-CS is a better gene delivery vehicle in gene therapy for cartilage defects and that miR-140 combination IGF-1 transfection has better biologic effects on cartilage defects.
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Transcriptome-Wide Analysis of Human Chondrocyte Expansion on Synoviocyte Matrix. Cells 2019; 8:cells8020085. [PMID: 30678371 PMCID: PMC6406362 DOI: 10.3390/cells8020085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Human chondrocytes are expanded and used in autologous chondrocyte implantation techniques and are known to rapidly de-differentiate in culture. These chondrocytes, when cultured on tissue culture plastic (TCP), undergo both phenotypical and morphological changes and quickly lose the ability to re-differentiate to produce hyaline-like matrix. Growth on synoviocyte-derived extracellular matrix (SDECM) reduces this de-differentiation, allowing for more than twice the number of population doublings (PD) whilst retaining chondrogenic capacity. The goal of this study was to apply RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) analysis to examine the differences between TCP-expanded and SDECM-expanded human chondrocytes. Human chondrocytes from three donors were thawed from primary stocks and cultured on TCP flasks or on SDECM-coated flasks at physiological oxygen tension (5%) for 4 passages. During log expansion, RNA was extracted from the cell layer (70–90% confluence) at passages 1 and 4. Total RNA was column-purified and DNAse-treated before quality control analysis and next-generation RNA sequencing. Significant effects on gene expression were observed due to both culture surface and passage number. These results offer insight into the mechanism of how SDECM provides a more chondrogenesis-preserving environment for cell expansion, the transcriptome-wide changes that occur with culture, and potential mechanisms for further enhancement of chondrogenesis-preserving growth.
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