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Wei Z, Li H, Lv S, Yang J. Current situation and trend of non-coding RNA in rheumatoid arthritis: a review and bibliometric analysis. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1301545. [PMID: 38292492 PMCID: PMC10824985 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1301545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that affects multiple joints and has adverse effects on various organs throughout the body, often leading to a poor prognosis. Recent studies have shown significant progress in the research of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in RA. Therefore, this study aims to comprehensively assess the current status and research trends of ncRNAs in RA through a bibliometric analysis. Methods This study retrieved articles relevant to ncRNAs and RA from the Science Citation Index Expanded Database of the Web of Science Core Collection between January 1st, 2003, and July 31st, 2023. The relevant articles were screened based on the inclusion criteria. VOSviewer and CiteSpace are utilized for bibliometric and visual analysis. Results A total of 1697 publications were included in this study, and there was a noticeable increase in annual publications from January 1st, 2003, to July 31st, 2023. China, the United States, and the United Kingdom were the most productive countries in this field, contributing to 43.81%, 13.09%, and 3.87% of the publications. Anhui Medical University and Lu Qianjin were identified as the most influential institution and author. Frontiers In Immunology stood out as the most prolific journal, while Arthritis & Rheumatology was the most co-cited journal. Additionally, the research related to "circular RNA", "oxidative stress", "proliferation", and "migration" have emerged as new hotspots in the field. Conclusion In this study, we have summarized the publication characteristics related to ncRNA and RA and identified the most productive countries, institutions, authors, journals, hot topics, and trends.
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- Zehong Wei
- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Peng Y, Zhang M, Hu J. Non-coding RNAs involved in fibroblast-like synoviocyte functioning in arthritis rheumatoid: From pathogenesis to therapy. Cytokine 2024; 173:156418. [PMID: 37952312 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2023.156418] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a polygenic autoimmune disorder with an uncertain etiology, primarily impacting the joints. Moreover, the disease may manifest beyond articular involvement, leading to extra-articular manifestations. Fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) are cells of mesenchymal origin that possess crucial physiological significance within the synovium, contributing to the synthesis of specific constituents found in the synovial fluid and articular cartilage. Consequently, there has been a growing focus on FLS as a potential therapeutic target in the context of RA. Recent investigations have revealed that non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) serve as pivotal regulators of FLS function, with their dysregulated expression patterns being detected within FLS populations. NcRNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), assume essential functions as regulators of gene expression at both the post-transcriptional and transcriptional levels, and also serve as guiding molecules for chromatin-modifying complexes. Majority of these ncRNAs contribute to various FLS activities including metastasis, proliferation, and cytokine production. In the current work, we comprehensively review the existing literature on ncRNAs, which play pivotal roles in FLS activity and the pathogenesis of RA. Furthermore, this study provides a comprehensive summary and description of the lncRNA/circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory axes in FLS activity, along with potential implications for the RA development. As well, in the final section, we illustrated that therapeutic agents including herbal medicine, and exosomes by modulating ncRNAs regulate FLS activity.
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- Yuwei Peng
- Rheumatology and Immunology, PingXiangPeople's Hospital, No. 8, Wugongshangzhong Avenue, Anyuan District, PiangXiang City, Jiangxi Province, 337000, China
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- Rheumatology and Immunology, PingXiangPeople's Hospital, No. 8, Wugongshangzhong Avenue, Anyuan District, PiangXiang City, Jiangxi Province, 337000, China
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- Rheumatology and Immunology, PingXiangPeople's Hospital, No. 8, Wugongshangzhong Avenue, Anyuan District, PiangXiang City, Jiangxi Province, 337000, China.
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Shu C, Chen J, Lv M, Xi Y, Zheng J, Xu X. Plumbagin relieves rheumatoid arthritis through nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) pathway. Bioengineered 2022; 13:13632-13642. [PMID: 35653787 PMCID: PMC9276045 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2081756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This study aimed to explore the effects of plumbagin on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its mechanism. The RA cell model was simulated following the treatment of interleukin-1β (IL-1β). After the treatment of various concentrations of plumbagin, the impact of plumbagin on the cell viability was examined by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) model was established using the solution of bovine type II collagen. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the changes of ankle joint tissue, while enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and western blot were applied to detect the level of inflammatory cytokines. Plumbagin inhibited the viability of human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (HFLS) at the concentration of 1 ~ 3.5 μM. The inhibitory effect of 1 μM plumbagin on cell proliferation was similar to that of methotrexate, the drug used as the positive control. Plumbagin downregulated the levels of inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in IL-1β-treated HFLS, and suppressed the activation of IκB and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) as well as the entry of p65 into the nucleus. It was also demonstrated in animal experiments that plumbagin inhibited the activation of NF-κB pathway, down-regulated the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and MMPs, and alleviated joint damage in CIA-modeled mice. Collectively speaking, plumbagin might down-regulate the levels of inflammatory cytokines and MMPs through inhibiting the activation of the NF-κB pathway, thereby attenuating RA-induced damage to cells and joints. Abbreviations: CIA: Collagen-induced arthritis; ELISA: Enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay; HFLS: Human fibroblast-like synoviocytes; IL-6: Interleukin-6; IL-1β: Interleukin-1β; NF-κB: nuclear factor kappa-B; MTT: 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide; MMPs: Matrix metalloproteinase; OD: Optical density; RA: Rheumatoid arthritis; SDS: Sodium dodecyl sulfate; SD: Standard deviation; TNF-α: Tumor necrosis factor-α; PVDF: Polyvinylidene fluoride.
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- Chang Shu
- Department of Orthopaedic, The First People's Hospital of Yongkang, Yongkang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First People's Hospital of Yongkang, Yongkang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First People's Hospital of Yongkang, Yongkang, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First People's Hospital of Yongkang, Yongkang, Zhejiang, China
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Lv Z, Ye S, Wang Z, Xin P, Chen Y, Tan Z, Zhuang Y. Long non-coding RNA TSPEAR Antisense RNA 2 is downregulated in rheumatoid arthritis and inhibits the apoptosis of fibroblast-like synoviocytes by downregulating microRNA-212-3p (miR-212-3p). Bioengineered 2022; 13:4166-4172. [PMID: 35112979 PMCID: PMC8973929 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2021347] [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] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) TSPEAR-AS2 (TSPEAR Antisense RNA 2) participates in many human diseases, while its roles in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are unknown. Plasma expression levels of TSPEAR-AS2 and microRNA (miR)-212-3p in both RA patients and healthy controls were measured by RT-qPCR. Diagnostic potentials of plasma TSPEAR-AS2 and miR-212-3p were assessed by ROC curve analysis. Normalized expression levels of TSPEAR-AS2 and miR-212-3p were subjected to Pearson’s correlation coefficient to evaluate their corrections. TSPEAR-AS2 was significantly downregulated in RA patients, while plasma expression levels of miR-212-3p were significantly increased in RA patients. The expression of TSPEAR-AS2 and miR-212-3p showed promising diagnostic value for RA. Plasma expression levels of TSPEAR-AS2 and miR-212-3p were significantly and inversely correlated in RA patients but not in healthy controls. Besides, overexpression of TSPEAR-AS2 decreased the apoptosis of RA HFLSs, while miR-212-3p increased cell apoptosis. In addition, miR-212-3p attenuated the effects of overexpression of TSPEAR-AS2. Overexpression of TSPEAR-AS2 decreased the expression levels of miR-212-3p in HFLS, while overexpression of miR-212-3p did not affect the expression of TSPEAR-AS2. In conclusion, TSPEAR-AS2 is downregulated in RA and its overexpression can decrease the apoptosis of RA HFLSs by downregulating miR-212-3p.
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- Zhifen Lv
- Department of Rhumatology and Immunology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, PR. China
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- Department of Rhumatology and Immunology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, PR. China
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- Department of Rhumatology and Immunology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, PR. China
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- Department of Rhumatology and Immunology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, PR. China
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- Department of Rhumatology and Immunology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, PR. China
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- Department of Rhumatology and Immunology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, PR. China
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- Department of Rhumatology and Immunology, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou, PR. China
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Ye Z, Wei L, Yin X, Li H, Qin G, Li S, Peng T, Liu B, Zhao S, Zhuo Q. Long non-coding RNA cancer susceptibility candidate 2 regulates the function of human fibroblast-like synoviocytes via the microRNA-18a-5p/B-cell translocation gene 3 signaling axis in rheumatoid arthritis. Bioengineered 2022; 13:3240-3250. [PMID: 35045800 PMCID: PMC8974001 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2022075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a perennial inflammatory condition. Preliminary research indicated that long non-coding (lnc)RNA cancer susceptibility candidate 2 (CASC2) was downregulated in the serum of RA patients. Our study was designed to reveal the roles of lncRNA CASC2 in RA and the latent mechanisms underlying its role. Bioinformatics method (Starbase) and dual-luciferase reporter assay revealed that microRNA (miR)-18a-5p directly interacted with lncRNA CASC2. Furthermore, lncRNA CASC2 and miR-18a-5p expression in the serum samples of RA patients and healthy controls were measured via reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. Compared with the healthy subjects, lncRNA CASC2 was downregulated, whereas miR-18a-5p was upregulated in patients with RA. Overexpression of lncRNA CASC2 decreased the viability of human fibroblast-like synoviocytes (HFLSs) and induced apoptosis, as revealed by the MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay and flow cytometry analyses. Furthermore, the Western blotting assay suggested that Bax was upregulated and Bcl-2 was downregulated in lncRNA CASC2 up-regulated HFLSs. Downregulation of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)1, and MMP3 levels by lncRNA CASC2 up-regulation was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs). However, HFLSs co-transfected with miR-18a-5p mimic exhibited opposite effects compared with the case for the overexpression of lncRNA CASC2. The aforementioned methods were used to verify that a binding site exists between B-cell translocation gene 3 (BTG3) and miR-18a-5p. The effects of miR-18a-5p inhibitor on HFLSs were reversed by BTG3 silencing. Overall, lncRNA CASC2 alleviated RA by adjusting the miR-18a-5p/BTG3 signaling axis and could serve as a novel therapeutic option for RA.
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- Zhiqin Ye
- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,College of the First Clinical, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism Immunology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.,College of the First Clinical, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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