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Jusic A, Erpapazoglou Z, Dalgaard LT, Lakkisto P, de Gonzalo-Calvo D, Benczik B, Ágg B, Ferdinandy P, Fiedorowicz K, Schroen B, Lazou A, Devaux Y. Guidelines for mitochondrial RNA analysis. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2024; 35:102262. [PMID: 39091381 PMCID: PMC11292373 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
Abstract
Mitochondria are the energy-producing organelles of mammalian cells with critical involvement in metabolism and signaling. Studying their regulation in pathological conditions may lead to the discovery of novel drugs to treat, for instance, cardiovascular or neurological diseases, which affect high-energy-consuming cells such as cardiomyocytes, hepatocytes, or neurons. Mitochondria possess both protein-coding and noncoding RNAs, such as microRNAs, long noncoding RNAs, circular RNAs, and piwi-interacting RNAs, encoded by the mitochondria or the nuclear genome. Mitochondrial RNAs are involved in anterograde-retrograde communication between the nucleus and mitochondria and play an important role in physiological and pathological conditions. Despite accumulating evidence on the presence and biogenesis of mitochondrial RNAs, their study continues to pose significant challenges. Currently, there are no standardized protocols and guidelines to conduct deep functional characterization and expression profiling of mitochondrial RNAs. To overcome major obstacles in this emerging field, the EU-CardioRNA and AtheroNET COST Action networks summarize currently available techniques and emphasize critical points that may constitute sources of variability and explain discrepancies between published results. Standardized methods and adherence to guidelines to quantify and study mitochondrial RNAs in normal and disease states will improve research outputs, their reproducibility, and translation potential to clinical application.
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- Amela Jusic
- HAYA Therapeutics SA, Route De La Corniche 6, SuperLab Suisse - Batiment Serine, 1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- Cardiovascular Research Unit, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 1445 Strassen, Luxembourg
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- Ιnstitute for Fundamental Biomedical Research, B.S.R.C. “Alexander Fleming”, Vari, 16672 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
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- Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
- CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiometabolic and HUN-REN-SU System Pharmacology Research Group, Center for Pharmacology and Drug Research & Development, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary
- Pharmahungary Group, 6722 Szeged, Hungary
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- Cardiometabolic and HUN-REN-SU System Pharmacology Research Group, Center for Pharmacology and Drug Research & Development, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary
- Pharmahungary Group, 6722 Szeged, Hungary
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- Cardiometabolic and HUN-REN-SU System Pharmacology Research Group, Center for Pharmacology and Drug Research & Development, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary
- Pharmahungary Group, 6722 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, ER 6229 Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Cardiovascular Research Unit, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 1445 Strassen, Luxembourg
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- HAYA Therapeutics SA, Route De La Corniche 6, SuperLab Suisse - Batiment Serine, 1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- Cardiovascular Research Unit, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 1445 Strassen, Luxembourg
- Ιnstitute for Fundamental Biomedical Research, B.S.R.C. “Alexander Fleming”, Vari, 16672 Athens, Greece
- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
- Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
- CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Cardiometabolic and HUN-REN-SU System Pharmacology Research Group, Center for Pharmacology and Drug Research & Development, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary
- Pharmahungary Group, 6722 Szeged, Hungary
- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, 61614 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, ER 6229 Maastricht, the Netherlands
- School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- HAYA Therapeutics SA, Route De La Corniche 6, SuperLab Suisse - Batiment Serine, 1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
- Cardiovascular Research Unit, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 1445 Strassen, Luxembourg
- Ιnstitute for Fundamental Biomedical Research, B.S.R.C. “Alexander Fleming”, Vari, 16672 Athens, Greece
- Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
- Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
- CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Cardiometabolic and HUN-REN-SU System Pharmacology Research Group, Center for Pharmacology and Drug Research & Development, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Semmelweis University, 1089 Budapest, Hungary
- Pharmahungary Group, 6722 Szeged, Hungary
- NanoBioMedical Centre, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, 61614 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, ER 6229 Maastricht, the Netherlands
- School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Lozano-Velasco E, Inácio JM, Sousa I, Guimarães AR, Franco D, Moura G, Belo JA. miRNAs in Heart Development and Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1673. [PMID: 38338950 PMCID: PMC10855082 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels. They include conditions such as myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, and congenital heart defects. CVDs are the leading cause of death worldwide. Therefore, new medical interventions that aim to prevent, treat, or manage CVDs are of prime importance. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression at the posttranscriptional level and play important roles in various biological processes, including cardiac development, function, and disease. Moreover, miRNAs can also act as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. In order to identify and characterize miRNAs and their target genes, scientists take advantage of computational tools such as bioinformatic algorithms, which can also assist in analyzing miRNA expression profiles, functions, and interactions in different cardiac conditions. Indeed, the combination of miRNA research and bioinformatic algorithms has opened new avenues for understanding and treating CVDs. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the roles of miRNAs in cardiac development and CVDs, discuss the challenges and opportunities, and provide some examples of recent bioinformatics for miRNA research in cardiovascular biology and medicine.
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- Estefania Lozano-Velasco
- Cardiovascular Development Group, Department of Experimental Biology, University of Jaen, 23071 Jaen, Spain; (E.L.-V.); (D.F.)
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- Stem Cells and Development Laboratory, iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1150-082 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Genome Medicine Lab, Department of Medical Sciences, Institute for Biomedicine–iBiMED, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (I.S.); (A.R.G.); (G.M.)
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- Genome Medicine Lab, Department of Medical Sciences, Institute for Biomedicine–iBiMED, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (I.S.); (A.R.G.); (G.M.)
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- Cardiovascular Development Group, Department of Experimental Biology, University of Jaen, 23071 Jaen, Spain; (E.L.-V.); (D.F.)
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- Genome Medicine Lab, Department of Medical Sciences, Institute for Biomedicine–iBiMED, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (I.S.); (A.R.G.); (G.M.)
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- Stem Cells and Development Laboratory, iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1150-082 Lisbon, Portugal;
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Kimura M, Kothari S, Gohir W, Camargo JF, Husain S. MicroRNAs in infectious diseases: potential diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Clin Microbiol Rev 2023; 36:e0001523. [PMID: 37909789 PMCID: PMC10732047 DOI: 10.1128/cmr.00015-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are conserved, short, non-coding RNAs that play a crucial role in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. They have been implicated in the pathogenesis of cancer and neurological, cardiovascular, and autoimmune diseases. Several recent studies have suggested that miRNAs are key players in regulating the differentiation, maturation, and activation of immune cells, thereby influencing the host immune response to infection. The resultant upregulation or downregulation of miRNAs from infection influences the protein expression of genes responsible for the immune response and can determine the risk of disease progression. Recently, miRNAs have been explored as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in various infectious diseases. This review summarizes our current understanding of the role of miRNAs during viral, fungal, bacterial, and parasitic infections from a clinical perspective, including critical functional mechanisms and implications for their potential use as biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Muneyoshi Kimura
- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Tastsoglou S, Alexiou A, Karagkouni D, Skoufos G, Zacharopoulou E, Hatzigeorgiou AG. DIANA-microT 2023: including predicted targets of virally encoded miRNAs. Nucleic Acids Res 2023:7137452. [PMID: 37094027 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
Abstract
DIANA-microT-CDS is a state-of-the-art miRNA target prediction algorithm catering the scientific community since 2009. It is one of the first algorithms to predict miRNA binding sites in both the 3' Untranslated Region (3'-UTR) and the coding sequence (CDS) of transcripts, with increased performance. Its current version, DIANA-microT 2023 (www.microrna.gr/microt_webserver/), brings forward a significantly updated set of interactions. DIANA-microT-CDS has been executed utilizing annotation information from Ensembl v102, miRBase 22.1 and, for the first time, MirGeneDB 2.1, yielding more than 83 million interactions in human, mouse, rat, chicken, fly and worm species. Additionally, this version delivers predicted interactions of miRNAs encoded from 20 viruses against host transcripts from human, mouse and chicken species. Numerous resources have been interconnected into DIANA-microT, including DIANA-TarBase, plasmiR, HMDD, UCSC, dbSNP, ClinVar, as well as miRNA/gene abundance values for 369 distinct cell-lines/tissues. The server interface has been redesigned allowing users to use smart filtering options, identify abundance patterns of interest, pinpoint known SNPs residing on binding sites and obtain miRNA-disease information. The contents of DIANA-microT webserver are freely accessible and can also be locally downloaded without any login requirements.
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- Spyros Tastsoglou
- DIANA-Lab, Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics, Univ. of Thessaly, Lamia 35131, Greece
- Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens 11521, Greece
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- DIANA-Lab, Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics, Univ. of Thessaly, Lamia 35131, Greece
- Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens 11521, Greece
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- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- DIANA-Lab, Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics, Univ. of Thessaly, Lamia 35131, Greece
- Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens 11521, Greece
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- DIANA-Lab, Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics, Univ. of Thessaly, Lamia 35131, Greece
- Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens 11521, Greece
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- DIANA-Lab, Department of Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics, Univ. of Thessaly, Lamia 35131, Greece
- Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Athens 11521, Greece
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Koffler-Brill T, Noy Y, Avraham KB. The long and short: Non-coding RNAs in the mammalian inner ear. Hear Res 2023; 428:108666. [PMID: 36566643 PMCID: PMC9883734 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2022.108666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) play a critical role in the entire body, and their mis-regulation is often associated with disease. In parallel with the advances in high-throughput sequencing technologies, there is a great deal of focus on this broad class of RNAs. Although these molecules are not translated into proteins, they are now well established as significant regulatory components in many biological pathways and pathological conditions. ncRNAs can be roughly divided into two main sub-groups based on the length of the transcript, with both the small and long non-coding RNAs having diverse regulatory functions. The smaller length group includes ribosomal RNAs (rRNA), transfer RNAs (tRNA), small nuclear RNAs (snRNA), small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNA), microRNAs (miRNA), small interfering RNAs (siRNA), and PIWI-associated RNAs (piRNA). The longer length group includes linear long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) and circular RNAs (circRNA). This review is designed to present the different classes of small and long ncRNA molecules and describe some of their known roles in physiological and pathological conditions, as well as methods used to assess the validity and function of miRNAs and lncRNAs, with a focus on their role and functions in the inner ear, hearing and deafness.
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- Tal Koffler-Brill
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
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Mills WT, Eadara S, Jaffe AE, Meffert MK. SCRAP: a bioinformatic pipeline for the analysis of small chimeric RNA-seq data. RNA (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 29:rna.079240.122. [PMID: 36316086 PMCID: PMC9808574 DOI: 10.1261/rna.079240.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) that function in post-transcriptional gene regulation through imperfect base pairing with mRNA targets which results in inhibition of translation and typically destabilization of bound transcripts. Sequence-based algorithms historically used to predict miRNA targets face inherent challenges in reliably reflecting in vivo interactions. Recent strategies have directly profiled miRNA-target interactions by crosslinking and ligation of sncRNAs to their targets within the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), followed by high throughput sequencing of the chimeric sncRNA:target RNAs. Despite the strength of these direct profiling approaches, standardized pipelines for effectively analyzing the resulting chimeric sncRNA:target RNA sequencing data are not readily available. Here we present SCRAP, a robust Small Chimeric RNA Analysis Pipeline for the bioinformatic processing of chimeric sncRNA:target RNA sequencing data. SCRAP consists of two parts, each of which are specifically optimized for the distinctive characteristics of chimeric small RNA sequencing reads: first, read processing and alignment and second, peak calling and annotation. We apply SCRAP to benchmark chimeric sncRNA:target RNA sequencing datasets generated by distinct molecular approaches, and compare SCRAP to existing chimeric RNA analysis pipelines. SCRAP has minimal hardware requirements, is cross-platform, and contains extensive annotation to broaden accessibility for processing small chimeric RNA sequencing data and enable insights about the targets of small non-coding RNAs in regulating diverse biological systems.
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Feitosa RM, Prieto-Oliveira P, Brentani H, Machado-Lima A. MicroRNA target prediction tools for animals: Where we are at and where we are going to - A systematic review. Comput Biol Chem 2022; 100:107729. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2022.107729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kalaigar SS, Rajashekar RB, Nataraj SM, Vishwanath P, Prashant A. Bioinformatic Tools for the Identification of MicroRNAs Regulating the Transcription Factors in Patients with β-Thalassemia. Bioinform Biol Insights 2022; 16:11779322221115536. [PMID: 35935529 PMCID: PMC9354123 DOI: 10.1177/11779322221115536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
β-thalassemia is a significant health issue worldwide, with approximately 7% of the world’s population having defective hemoglobin genes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short noncoding RNAs regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level by targeting multiple gene transcripts. The levels of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) can be increased by regulating the expression of the γ-globin gene using the suppressive effects of miRNAs on several transcription factors such as MYB, BCL11A, GATA1, and KLF. An early step in discovering miRNA:mRNA target interactions is the computational prediction of miRNA targets that can be later validated with wet-lab investigations. This review highlights some commonly employed computational tools such as miRBase, Target scan, DIANA-microT-CDS, miRwalk, miRDB, and micro-TarBase that can be used to predict miRNA targets. Upon comparing the miRNA target prediction tools, 4 main aspects of the miRNA:mRNA target interaction are shown to include a few common features on which most target prediction is based: conservation sites, seed match, free energy, and site accessibility. Understanding these prediction tools’ usage will help users select the appropriate tool and interpret the results accurately. This review will, therefore, be helpful to peers to quickly choose a list of the best miRNAs associated with HbF induction. Researchers will obtain significant results using these bioinformatics tools to establish a new important concept in managing β-thalassemia and delivering therapeutic strategies for improving their quality of life.
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- Sumayakausar S Kalaigar
- Center for Medical Genomics & Counselling, Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Center for Medical Genomics & Counselling, Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India.,Special Interest Group-Human Genomics & Rare Disorders (SIG-HGRD), JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Center for Medical Genomics & Counselling, Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India.,Special Interest Group-Human Genomics & Rare Disorders (SIG-HGRD), JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Center for Medical Genomics & Counselling, Department of Biochemistry, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India.,Special Interest Group-Human Genomics & Rare Disorders (SIG-HGRD), JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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Wang S, Chen F, Zeng C, Gu H, Wang Z, Yu W, Wu Y, Shen H. RNA Sequencing Reveals the Expression Profiles of circRNAs and Indicates Hsa_circ_0070562 as a Pro-osteogenic Factor in Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells of Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis. Front Genet 2022; 13:947120. [PMID: 35873481 PMCID: PMC9299369 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.947120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Recent studies have reported that circular RNAs (circRNAs) play a crucial regulatory role in a variety of human diseases. However, the roles of circRNAs in pathological osteogenesis in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) remain unclear. We conducted circRNA and miRNA expression profiling of osteogenically differentiated bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) of patients with AS compared with those of healthy donors (HDs) by RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). Results showed that a total of 31806 circRNAs were detected in the BMSC samples, of which 418 circRNAs were significantly differentially expressed (DE) with a fold change ≥2 and p value <0.05. Among these, 204 circRNAs were upregulated, and 214 were downregulated. GO and KEGG analyses demonstrated that the DE circRNAs were mainly involved in the regulation of biological processes of the cell matrix adhesion and the TGF-beta signaling pathway, which are closely related to AS. circRNA-miRNA interaction networks related to the TGF-beta signaling pathway were established. The results of qRT-PCR showed that has_circ_0070562 was significantly up-regulated in AS-MSCs. In vitro experiments showed that silencing of has_circ_0070562 weakened osteogenesis of AS-BMSCs. In conclusion, we identified numerous circRNAs that were dysregulated in AS-BMSCs compared with HD-BMSCs. Bioinformatic analyses suggested that these dysregulated circRNAs might play important functional roles in AS-BMSCs osteogenesis. Circ_0070562 functioned as a pro-ostegenic factor and might serve as a potential biomarker and a therapeutic target for AS.
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- Shan Wang
- Center for Biotherapy, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Center for Biotherapy, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Center for Biotherapy, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Center for Biotherapy, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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Chun KH. Molecular Targets and Signaling Pathways of microRNA-122 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071380. [PMID: 35890276 PMCID: PMC9316959 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading global causes of cancer mortality. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small interfering RNAs that alleviate the levels of protein expression by suppressing translation, inducing mRNA cleavage, and promoting mRNA degradation. miR-122 is the most abundant miRNA in the liver and is responsible for several liver-specific functions, including metabolism, cellular growth and differentiation, and hepatitis virus replication. Recent studies have shown that aberrant regulation of miR-122 is a key factor contributing to the development of HCC. In this review, the signaling pathways and the molecular targets of miR-122 involved in the progression of HCC have been summarized, and the importance of miR-122 in therapy has been discussed.
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- Kwang-Hoon Chun
- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Korea
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Paschou M, Papazafiri P, Charalampous C, Zachariadis M, Dedos SG, Doxakis E. Neuronal microRNAs safeguard ER Ca 2+ homeostasis and attenuate the unfolded protein response upon stress. Cell Mol Life Sci 2022; 79:373. [PMID: 35727337 PMCID: PMC11073139 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-022-04398-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ca2+ is a critical mediator of neurotransmitter release, synaptic plasticity, and gene expression, but also excitotoxicity. Ca2+ signaling and homeostasis are coordinated by an intricate network of channels, pumps, and calcium-binding proteins, which must be rapidly regulated at all expression levels. Τhe role of neuronal miRNAs in regulating ryanodine receptors (RyRs) and inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) was investigated to understand the underlying mechanisms that modulate ER Ca2+ release. RyRs and IP3Rs are critical in mounting and propagating cytosolic Ca2+ signals by functionally linking the ER Ca2+ content, while excessive ER Ca2+ release via these receptors is central to the pathophysiology of a wide range of neurological diseases. Herein, two brain-restricted microRNAs, miR-124-3p and miR-153-3p, were found to bind to RyR1-3 and IP3R3 3'UTRs, and suppress their expression at both the mRNA and protein level. Ca2+ imaging studies revealed that overexpression of these miRNAs reduced ER Ca2+ release upon RyR/IP3R activation, but had no effect on [Ca2+]i under resting conditions. Interestingly, treatments that cause excessive ER Ca2+ release decreased expression of these miRNAs and increased expression of their target ER Ca2+ channels, indicating interdependence of miRNAs, RyRs, and IP3Rs in Ca2+ homeostasis. Furthermore, by maintaining the ER Ca2+ content, miR-124 and miR-153 reduced cytosolic Ca2+ overload and preserved protein-folding capacity by attenuating PERK signaling. Overall, this study shows that miR-124-3p and miR-153-3p fine-tune ER Ca2+ homeostasis and alleviate ER stress responses.
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- Maria Paschou
- Center for Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens (BRFAA), Soranou Efesiou 4, 11527, Athens, Greece
- Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Panepistimiopolis, 15784, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Panepistimiopolis, 15784, Athens, Greece
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- Center for Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens (BRFAA), Soranou Efesiou 4, 11527, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Panepistimiopolis, 15784, Athens, Greece
- Material and Chemical Characterization Facility (MC2), Faculty of Science, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Panepistimiopolis, 15784, Athens, Greece.
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- Center for Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens (BRFAA), Soranou Efesiou 4, 11527, Athens, Greece.
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Zhang GJ, Zheng D, Yu H, Luo XP, Wu W. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Ameliorates Scopolamine-induced Memory Deficits via Rescuing Synaptic Damage. Curr Med Sci 2022; 42:474-482. [DOI: 10.1007/s11596-022-2582-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Abstract
Objective
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder. Emerging evidence suggests that synaptic dysfunction is associated with the onset and progression of AD. Interestingly, Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb) is one of the most frequently investigated herbal medicines for enhancing cognition and alleviating neurodegenerative dementia. This study aimed to investigate the effect and the mechanism of EGb on AD-like synaptic disorders.
Methods
Scopolamine (SCO)-induced rats were used to mimic AD-like memory deficits. Morris water maze test and fear conditioning test were conducted to evaluate the memory status of rats in response to different treatments. Then, the synapse alterations were assessed by Golgi staining, and Western blotting was conducted to assess the protein expression of PSD95, GluN2B, synapsin-1, and synaptophysin. Reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction was applied to detect the mRNA expression of PSD95 and the levels of miR-1-3p/miR-206-3p.
Results
EGb supplement alleviated the learning and memory deficits induced by SCO in behavioral experiments. Moreover, EGb treatment attenuated synaptic damage elicited by SCO, manifested as increased dendritic spine density and the proportion of mushroom-type spines in hippocampal neurons. Further investigation indicated that EGb rescued the expression of synaptic-related proteins, especially PSD95, and decreased the levels of miR-1-3p/miR-206-3p in the rat hippocampus.
Conclusion
The application of EGb effectively treats SCO-induced memory impairments probably by suppressing miR-1-3p/miR-206-3p and elevating the expression of PSD95.
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Bozack AK, Colicino E, Rodosthenous RS, Bloomquist TR, Baccarelli AA, Wright RO, Wright RJ, Lee AG. Breast milk-derived extracellular vesicle miRNAs are associated with maternal asthma and atopy. Epigenomics 2022; 14:727-739. [PMID: 35638388 PMCID: PMC9280402 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2022-0090] [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: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Breast milk-derived extracellular vesicle (EV) miRNAs may program child health outcomes associated with maternal asthma and atopy. The authors investigated associations between maternal asthma/atopy and EV miRNAs in the Programming of Intergenerational Stress Mechanisms cohort. Methods: Breast milk-derived EV miRNAs collected 6.1 ± 5.9 weeks postnatally (n = 80 mothers) were profiled using the TaqMan OpenArray Human MicroRNA Panel. The authors assessed associations using adjusted robust regression. Results: Nine EV miRNAs were associated with asthma during pregnancy (a priori criteria: nominal p < 0.05; |Bregression| >0.2). miR-1290 was associated with asthma and atopy during pregnancy (p < 0.05; |Bregression| >0.2). Enriched Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways included TGF-β signaling and extracellular matrix-receptor interaction (false discovery rate <0.05). Conclusion: In this study, maternal asthma and atopy were associated with breast milk-derived EV miRNAs. Additional studies are needed to understand whether EV miRNAs have direct effects on infant and child health.
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- Anne K Bozack
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Institute for Exposomic Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland, Helsinki Institute of Life Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Institute for Exposomic Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Institute for Exposomic Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Institute for Exposomic Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Luo J, Ouyang W, Shen C, Cai J. Multi-relation graph embedding for predicting miRNA-target gene interactions by integrating gene sequence information. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2022; 26:4345-4353. [PMID: 35439150 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2022.3168008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Accumulated studies have found that miRNAs are in charge of many complex diseases such as cancers by modulating gene expression. Predicting miRNA-target interactions is beneficial for uncovering the crucial roles of miRNAs in regulating target genes and the progression of diseases. The emergence of large-scale genomic and biological data as well as the recent development in heterogeneous networks provides new opportunities for miRNA target identification. Compared with conventional methods, computational methods become a decent solution for high efficiency. Thus, designing a method that could excavate valid information from the heterogeneous network and gene sequences is in great demand for improving the prediction accuracy. In this study, we proposed a graph-based model named MRMTI for the prediction of miRNA-target interactions. MRMTI utilized the multi-relation graph convolution module and the Bi-LSTM module to incorporate both network topology and sequential information. The learned embeddings of miRNAs and genes were then used to calculate the prediction scores of miRNA-target pairs. Comparisons with other state-of-the-art graph embedding methods and existing bioinformatic tools illustrated the superiority of MRMTI under multiple criteria metrics. Three variants of MRMTI implied the positive effect of multi-relation. The experimental results of case studies further demonstrated the prominent ability of MRMTI in predicting novel associations.
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Targeted inhibition of the expression of both MCM5 and MCM7 by miRNA-214 impedes DNA replication and tumorigenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Cancer Lett 2022; 539:215677. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2022.215677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Network Approaches to Study Endogenous RNA Competition and Its Impact on Tissue-Specific microRNA Functions. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12020332. [PMID: 35204832 PMCID: PMC8868585 DOI: 10.3390/biom12020332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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microRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that play a key role in regulating gene expression. These molecules exert their function through sequence complementarity with microRNA responsive elements and are typically located in the 3′ untranslated region of mRNAs, negatively regulating expression. Even though the relevant role of miRNA-dependent regulation is broadly recognized, the principles governing their ability to lead to specific functional outcomes in distinct cell types are still not well understood. In recent years, an intriguing hypothesis proposed that miRNA-responsive elements act as communication links between different RNA species, making the investigation of microRNA function even more complex than previously thought. The competing endogenous RNA hypothesis suggests the presence of a new level of regulation, whereby a specific RNA transcript can indirectly influence the abundance of other transcripts by limiting the availability of a common miRNA, acting as a “molecular sponge”. Since this idea has been proposed, several studies have tried to pinpoint the interaction networks that have been established between different RNA species and whether they contribute to normal cell function and disease. The focus of this review is to highlight recent developments and achievements made towards the process of characterizing competing endogenous RNA networks and their role in cellular function.
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Noorolyai S, Baghbani E, Shanehbandi D, Khaze Shahgoli V, Baghbanzadeh Kojabad A, Mansoori B, Hajiasgharzadeh K, Mokhtarzadeh A, Baradaran B. miR-146a-5p and miR-193a-5p Synergistically Inhibited the Proliferation of Human Colorectal Cancer Cells (HT-29 cell line) through ERK Signaling Pathway. Adv Pharm Bull 2021; 11:755-764. [PMID: 34888223 PMCID: PMC8642791 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2021.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose: The expression of miR-146a-5p and miR-193a-5p in colorectal cancer (CRC) is associated with cancer development, metastasis, and reduced survival rate of the tumor-suffered subjects. This examination aimed to assess the impact of these microRNAs (miRNAs) in CRC and their mechanisms in the proliferation and migration of cancer cells. Methods: miR-146a-5p and -193a-5p were transfected into the HT-29 cell line and assessed their impact on metastasis-related genes. The synergistic effects of these miRNAs on migration were evaluated by wound healing approach. To assess the influence of these miRNAs on the proliferation of and apoptosis of cells, the MTT test, annexin V staining test, and DAPI staining test were done. Then, the protein expression of extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and phosphorylated ERK (p-ERK) were investigated. Results: miR-146a-5p and-193a-5p could inhibit the CRC cells proliferation, and could synergistically induce apoptosis in CRC cells, and also repressed cell migration, and could reduce p-ERK expression. Conclusion: miR-146a-5p and-193a-5p have an important role in cell viability and proliferation via ERK signaling pathway. Thus, the simultaneous use of these miRNAs may be suggested as a probable therapeutic strategy in this cancer therapy.
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- Saeed Noorolyai
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center,Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Quillet A, Anouar Y, Lecroq T, Dubessy C. Prediction methods for microRNA targets in bilaterian animals: Toward a better understanding by biologists. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2021; 19:5811-5825. [PMID: 34765096 PMCID: PMC8567327 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2021.10.025] [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: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. Because of their wide network of interactions, miRNAs have become the focus of many studies over the past decade, particularly in animal species. To streamline the number of potential wet lab experiments, the use of miRNA target prediction tools is currently the first step undertaken. However, the predictions made may vary considerably depending on the tool used, which is mostly due to the complex and still not fully understood mechanism of action of miRNAs. The discrepancies complicate the choice of the tool for miRNA target prediction. To provide a comprehensive view of this issue, we highlight in this review the main characteristics of miRNA-target interactions in bilaterian animals, describe the prediction models currently used, and provide some insights for the evaluation of predictor performance.
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- Aurélien Quillet
- Normandie Université, UNIROUEN, INSERM, Laboratoire Différenciation et Communication Neuronale et Neuroendocrine, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Normandie Université, UNIROUEN, INSERM, Laboratoire Différenciation et Communication Neuronale et Neuroendocrine, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Normandie Université, UNIROUEN, UNIHAVRE, INSA Rouen, Laboratoire d'Informatique du Traitement de l'Information et des Systèmes, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Normandie Université, UNIROUEN, INSERM, Laboratoire Différenciation et Communication Neuronale et Neuroendocrine, 76000 Rouen, France.,Normandie Université, UNIROUEN, INSERM, PRIMACEN, 76000 Rouen, France
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Guo J, Zhou P, Pan M, Liu Z, An G, Han J, Dai F, Du L, Jin X. Relationship between elevated microRNAs and growth factors levels in the vitreous of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. J Diabetes Complications 2021; 35:108021. [PMID: 34420810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2021.108021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to identify differentially expressed microRNAs (miRNAs) in the vitreous of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and correlate some of them with growth factors. METHODS Vitreous samples were collected from 5 PDR eyes and 5 control eyes, and then miRNAs were assayed with next-generation sequencing (NGS). Three differentially expressed miRNAs were validated in vitreous of another cohort using reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). RESULTS Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway were excavated out through bioinformatic analysis of deregulated miRNAs. The expression of hsa-miR-24-3p, hsa-miR-197-3p and hsa-miR-3184-3p, VEGF-A and TGF-β were confirmed to be significantly higher in the vitreous of PDR eyes than controls(P < 0.05). Furthermore, Pearson's correlation analysis showed significantly positive correlations between these elevated miRNAs and growth factors (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Elevated vitreous levels of hsa-miR-24-3p, hsa-miR-197-3p, hsa-miR-3184-3p in PDR patients may play roles in pathophysiology of PDR, the target mRNAs of which significantly enriched in VEGF and TGF-β signaling pathways. Positive correlations between elevated vitreous levels of the three miRNAs and VEGF-A, TGF-β in PDR patients could provide a novel research direction for PDR.
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- Ju Guo
- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Eye Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Eye Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Eye Institute, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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Baig MS, Krishnan A. A bioinformatics approach to investigate serum and hematopoietic cell-specific therapeutic microRNAs targeting the 3' UTRs of all four Dengue virus serotypes. Pathog Dis 2021; 79:6381691. [PMID: 34610125 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftab050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Hyperendemic circulation of all four Dengue virus (DENV) serotypes is a severe global public health problem, so any vaccine or therapeutics should be able to target all four of them. Cells of hemopoietic origin are believed to be primary sites of DENV replication. This study aimed to identify potential host miRNAs that target 3' UTR of all four DENV serotypes, thereby directly regulating viral gene expression or indirectly modulating the host system at different virus infection steps. We used four prediction algorithms viz. miRanda, RNA22, RNAhybrid and StarMir for predicting miRNA, targeting 3'UTR of all four DENV serotypes. Statistically, the most significant miRNA targets were screened based on their Log10 P-value (> 0.0001) of Gene Ontology (GO) term and Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Gene and Genome (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. The intersection test of at least three prediction tools identified a total of 30 miRNAs, which could bind to 3'UTR of all four DENV serotypes. Of the 30, eight miRNAs were of hematopoietic cell origin. GO term enrichment and KEGG analysis showed four hemopoietic origin miRNAs target genes of the biological processes mainly involved in the innate immune response, mRNA 3'-end processing, antigen processing and presentation and nuclear-transcribed mRNA catabolic process.
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- Mirza Sarwar Baig
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Interdisciplinary Sciences & Technology, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062, India
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Interdisciplinary Sciences & Technology, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi-110062, India
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Bozack AK, Colicino E, Rodosthenous R, Bloomquist TR, Baccarelli AA, Wright RO, Wright RJ, Lee AG. Associations between maternal lifetime stressors and negative events in pregnancy and breast milk-derived extracellular vesicle microRNAs in the programming of intergenerational stress mechanisms (PRISM) pregnancy cohort. Epigenetics 2021; 16:389-404. [PMID: 32777999 PMCID: PMC7996083 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2020.1805677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Maternal stress is associated with adverse child health. Breast milk microRNAs encapsulated in extracellular vesicles (EVs) are involved in mother-infant biochemical communication during early-life programming. We leverage the PRogramming of Intergenerational Stress Mechanisms (PRISM) pregnancy cohort to investigate associations between maternal stress and breast milk EV-microRNAs. Lifetime stress and negative life events (NLEs) during pregnancy were assessed using the Life Stressor Checklist-Revised (LSCR) and the Crisis in Family Systems-Revised surveys, respectively. RNA was extracted from breast milk EVs (N = 80; collected 6.1 ± 5.9 weeks postnatally), and microRNAs were profiled using the TaqMan OpenArray Human miRNA panel. Associations between stress scores and detection (yes/no) of 173 microRNAs identified in 20-80% of samples were assessed using logistic regression; associations with expression levels of 205 EV-microRNAs identified in >50% of samples were assessed using linear regression. In adjusted models, detection of 60 and 44 EV-microRNAs was associated with higher LSCR and NLE scores, respectively (p < 0.05). Expression level of 8 and 17 EV-microRNAs was associated with LSCR and NLE scores, respectively, at our a priori criteria of p < 0.05 and |Bregression|>0.2. Enriched KEGG pathways for microRNAs associated with stress scores included fatty acid metabolism and the Hippo signaling pathway. Maternal lifetime stress and NLEs during pregnancy were both associated with detection and expression level of breast milk EV-microRNAs, although associations with microRNA profiles differed between stress measures. Further research is needed to identify biological pathways impacted by associated microRNAs and investigate relationships with child health outcomes.Abbreviations: EV: extracellular vesicle; PRISM: PRogramming of Intergenerational Stress Mechanisms pregnancy cohort; LSCR: Life Stressor Checklist-Revised survey; NLE: negative life event; CRISYS-R: Crisis in Family Systems-Revised survey; KEGG: Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Genes and Genomes; NYC: New York City; SD: standard deviation; IQR: interquartile range; Cq: relative cycle threshold values; PCA: principal component analysis.
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- Anne K. Bozack
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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Mohebbi M, Ding L, Malmberg RL, Cai L. Human MicroRNA Target Prediction via Multi-Hypotheses Learning. J Comput Biol 2021; 28:117-132. [PMID: 33232617 PMCID: PMC7910415 DOI: 10.1089/cmb.2020.0227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs are involved in many critical cellular activities through binding to their mRNA targets, for example, in cell proliferation, differentiation, death, growth control, and developmental timing. Prediction of microRNA targets can assist in efficient experimental investigations on the functional roles of these small noncoding RNAs. Their accurate prediction, however, remains a challenge due to the limited understanding of underlying processes in recognizing microRNA targets. In this article, we introduce an algorithm that aims at not only predicting microRNA targets accurately but also assisting in vivo experiments to understand the mechanisms of targeting. The algorithm learns a unique hypothesis for each possible mechanism of microRNA targeting. These hypotheses are utilized to build a superior target predictor and for biologically meaningful partitioning of the data set of microRNA-target duplexes. Experimentally verified features for recognizing targets that incorporated in the algorithm enable the establishment of hypotheses that can be correlated with target recognition mechanisms. Our results and analysis show that our algorithm outperforms state-of-the-art data-driven approaches such as deep learning models and machine learning algorithms and rule-based methods for instance miRanda and RNAhybrid. In addition, feature selection on the partitions, provided by our algorithm, confirms that the partitioning mechanism is closely related to biological mechanisms of microRNA targeting. The resulting data partitions can potentially be used for in vivo experiments to aid in the discovery of the targeting mechanisms.
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- Mohammad Mohebbi
- Department of Computer Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA
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- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Plant Biology, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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Lung adenocarcinoma patients have higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Aging (Albany NY) 2021; 13:1620-1632. [PMID: 33429366 PMCID: PMC7880402 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Both lung adenocarcinoma and coronavirus disease 2019 would cause pulmonary inflammation. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, the functional receptor of SARS-CoV-2, also plays a key role in lung adenocarcinoma. To study the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung adenocarcinoma patients, mRNA and microRNA profiles were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus followed by bioinformatics analysis. A network which regards angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 as the center was structured. In addition, via immunological analysis to explore the essential mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in lung adenocarcinoma. Compared with normal tissue, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 was increased in lung adenocarcinoma patients. Furthermore, a total of 7 correlated differently expressed mRNAs (ACE2, CXCL9, MMP12, IL6, AZU1, FCN3, HYAL1 and IRAK3) and 5 correlated differently expressed microRNAs (miR-125b-5p, miR-9-5p, miR-130b-5p, miR-381-3p and miR-421) were screened. Interestingly, the most frequent toll-like receptor signaling pathway was enriched by mRNA (interlukin 6) and miRNA (miR-125b-5p) sets simultaneously. In conclusion, it was assumed that miR-125b-5p-ACE2-IL6 axis could alter the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung adenocarcinoma patients.
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Role of Bioinformatics in MicroRNA Analysis. Adv Bioinformatics 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-6191-1_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Zhang C, Liao Y, Liu Z, Zeng L, Peng Z, Liao J, Yang Z. Mapping the Multi-Organ miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network in LPS-Mediated Endotoxemic Mice: Exploring the Shared Underlying Key Genes and Mechanisms. Front Mol Biosci 2020; 7:573327. [PMID: 33330617 PMCID: PMC7732439 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2020.573327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background To this day, the molecular mechanism of endotoxin-induced multi-organ failure has not been completely clarified. This study aimed to construct an miRNA-mRNA regulatory network and identify main pathways and key genes in multi-organ of LPS-mediated endotoxemic mice. Methods Public datasets from six mRNA and three miRNA microarray datasets were downloaded from the GEO website to screen final differentially expressed genes (FDEGs) and hub genes in the heart, lung, liver, and kidney of LPS-mediated endotoxemic mice. Functional and pathway enrichment analysis of FDEGs was used to identify the main pathways in multi-organ damage of LPS-treated mice. Finally, hub genes of each organ were intersected to obtain the key genes of multi-organ. Results Firstly, 158, 358, 299, and 91 FDEGs were identified in the heart, lung, liver, and kidney, respectively. The pathway enrichment analysis of the FDEGs then showed that the TNF signaling pathway, Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, and some viral-infection-related pathways (influenza A, measles, and herpes simplex) were the main pathways in multi-organ damage of LPS-mediated endotoxemic mice. Moreover, miRNA-mRNA or PPI regulatory networks were constructed based on FDEGs. According to these networks, 31, 34, 34, and 31 hub genes were identified in the heart, lung, liver, and kidney, respectively. Among them, nine key genes (Cd274, Cxcl1, Cxcl9, Icam1, Ifit2, Isg15, Stat1, Tlr2, and Usp18) were enriched in Toll-like receptor signaling pathway and chemokine signaling pathway. Finally, seven potential drugs were predicted based on these key genes. Conclusion The shared underlying molecular pathways in endotoxin-induced multi-organ damage that have been identified include Toll-like receptor signaling pathway and TNF signaling pathway. Besides, nine key genes (Cd274, Cxcl1, Cxcl9, Icam1, Ifit2, Isg15, Stat1, Tlr2, and Usp18) and seven potential drugs were identified. Our data provide a new sight and potential target for future therapy in endotoxemia-induced multi-organ failure.
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- Cong Zhang
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,NHC Key Laboratory on Assisted Circulation (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical, Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,NHC Key Laboratory on Assisted Circulation (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,NHC Key Laboratory on Assisted Circulation (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,NHC Key Laboratory on Assisted Circulation (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou, China
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Dai B, Wang F, Nie X, Du H, Zhao Y, Yin Z, Li H, Fan J, Wen Z, Wang DW, Chen C. The Cell Type-Specific Functions of miR-21 in Cardiovascular Diseases. Front Genet 2020; 11:563166. [PMID: 33329700 PMCID: PMC7714932 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.563166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases are one of the prime reasons for disability and death worldwide. Diseases and conditions, such as hypoxia, pressure overload, infection, and hyperglycemia, might initiate cardiac remodeling and dysfunction by inducing hypertrophy or apoptosis in cardiomyocytes and by promoting proliferation in cardiac fibroblasts. In the vascular system, injuries decrease the endothelial nitric oxide levels and affect the phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells. Understanding the underlying mechanisms will be helpful for the development of a precise therapeutic approach. Various microRNAs are involved in mediating multiple pathological and physiological processes in the heart. A cardiac enriched microRNA, miR-21, which is essential for cardiac homeostasis, has been demonstrated to act as a cell–cell messenger with diverse functions. This review describes the cell type–specific functions of miR-21 in different cardiovascular diseases and its prospects in clinical therapy.
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- Beibei Dai
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, China
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Ramahi A, Altorok N, Kahaleh B. Epigenetics and systemic sclerosis: An answer to disease onset and evolution? Eur J Rheumatol 2020; 7:S147-S156. [PMID: 32697935 PMCID: PMC7647676 DOI: 10.5152/eurjrheum.2020.19112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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There is growing evidence that implicates epigenetic modification in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis (SSc). The complexity of epigenetic regulation and its dynamic nature complicate the investigation of its role in the disease. We will review the current literature for factors that link epigenetics to SSc by discussing DNA methylation, histone acetylation and methylation, and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), particularly microRNA changes in endothelial cells, fibroblasts (FBs), and lymphocytes. These three cell types are significantly involved in the early stages and throughout the course of the disease and are particularly vulnerable to epigenetic regulation. The pathogenesis of SSc is likely related to modifications of the epigenome by environmental signals in individuals with a specific genetic makeup. The epigenome is an attractive therapeutic target; however, successful epigenetics-based treatments require a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms controlling the epigenome and its alteration in the disease.
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- Ahmad Ramahi
- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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Huang WK, Yeh CN. The Emerging Role of MicroRNAs in Regulating the Drug Response of Cholangiocarcinoma. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10101396. [PMID: 33007962 PMCID: PMC7600158 DOI: 10.3390/biom10101396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the most common biliary malignancy, and has a poor prognosis. The median overall survival with the standard-of-care chemotherapy (Gemcitabine and cisplatin) in patients with advanced-stage CCA is less than one year. The limited efficacy of chemotherapy or targeted therapy remains a major obstacle to improving survival. The mechanisms involved in drug resistance are complex. Research efforts focusing on the distinct molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance should prompt the development of treatment strategies that overcome chemoresistance or targeted drug resistance. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of evolutionarily conserved, short noncoding RNAs regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Dysregulated miRNAs have been shown to participate in almost all CCA hallmarks, including cell proliferation, migration and invasion, apoptosis, and the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Emerging evidence demonstrates that miRNAs play a role in regulating responses to chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Herein, we present an overview of the current knowledge on the miRNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms underlying drug resistance among CCA. We also discuss the application of miRNA-based therapeutics to CCA, providing the basis for innovative treatment approaches.
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- Wen-Kuan Huang
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan;
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-3281200
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Urso A, Fiannaca A, La Rosa M, La Paglia L, Lo Bosco G, Rizzo R. BITS2019: the sixteenth annual meeting of the Italian society of bioinformatics. BMC Bioinformatics 2020; 21:363. [PMID: 32938383 PMCID: PMC7493178 DOI: 10.1186/s12859-020-03708-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The 16th Annual Meeting of the Bioinformatics Italian Society was held in Palermo, Italy, on June 26-28, 2019. More than 80 scientific contributions were presented, including 4 keynote lectures, 31 oral communications and 49 posters. Also, three workshops were organised before and during the meeting. Full papers from some of the works presented in Palermo were submitted for this Supplement of BMC Bioinformatics. Here, we provide an overview of meeting aims and scope. We also shortly introduce selected papers that have been accepted for publication in this Supplement, for a complete presentation of the outcomes of the meeting.
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- Alfonso Urso
- ICAR-CNR, Institute for high performance computing and networking, National Research Council of Italy, Palermo, 90146, Italy.
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- ICAR-CNR, Institute for high performance computing and networking, National Research Council of Italy, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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- ICAR-CNR, Institute for high performance computing and networking, National Research Council of Italy, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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- ICAR-CNR, Institute for high performance computing and networking, National Research Council of Italy, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Palermo, Palermo, 90128, Italy
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- ICAR-CNR, Institute for high performance computing and networking, National Research Council of Italy, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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Kinoshita C, Okamoto Y, Aoyama K, Nakaki T. MicroRNA: A Key Player for the Interplay of Circadian Rhythm Abnormalities, Sleep Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Clocks Sleep 2020; 2:282-307. [PMID: 33089205 PMCID: PMC7573810 DOI: 10.3390/clockssleep2030022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Circadian rhythms are endogenous 24-h oscillators that regulate the sleep/wake cycles and the timing of biological systems to optimize physiology and behavior for the environmental day/night cycles. The systems are basically generated by transcription-translation feedback loops combined with post-transcriptional and post-translational modification. Recently, evidence is emerging that additional non-coding RNA-based mechanisms are also required to maintain proper clock function. MicroRNA is an especially important factor that plays critical roles in regulating circadian rhythm as well as many other physiological functions. Circadian misalignment not only disturbs the sleep/wake cycle and rhythmic physiological activity but also contributes to the development of various diseases, such as sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. The patient with neurodegenerative diseases often experiences profound disruptions in their circadian rhythms and/or sleep/wake cycles. In addition, a growing body of recent evidence implicates sleep disorders as an early symptom of neurodegenerative diseases, and also suggests that abnormalities in the circadian system lead to the onset and expression of neurodegenerative diseases. The genetic mutations which cause the pathogenesis of familial neurodegenerative diseases have been well studied; however, with the exception of Huntington's disease, the majority of neurodegenerative diseases are sporadic. Interestingly, the dysfunction of microRNA is increasingly recognized as a cause of sporadic neurodegenerative diseases through the deregulated genes related to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disease, some of which are the causative genes of familial neurodegenerative diseases. Here we review the interplay of circadian rhythm disruption, sleep disorders and neurodegenerative disease, and its relation to microRNA, a key regulator of cellular processes.
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- Chisato Kinoshita
- Department of Pharmacology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan; (C.K.); (Y.O.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan; (C.K.); (Y.O.); (K.A.)
- Teikyo University Support Center for Women Physicians and Researchers, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan; (C.K.); (Y.O.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan; (C.K.); (Y.O.); (K.A.)
- Faculty of Pharma-Science, Teikyo University, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan
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Qin SQ, Zhang ZS, Wang XY, Shi JZ, Yang XB. MiR-24 Protects Cardiomyocytes Against Hypoxia/Reoxygenation-Induced Injury Through Regulating Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 14. Int Heart J 2020; 61:806-814. [PMID: 32728001 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.19-496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study aimed to explore the function of miR-24 in hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) -induced cardiomyocyte injury.We constructed a cardiomyocyte model of H/R using the primary cardiomyocytes isolated from Sprague-Dawley rats. To explore the role of miR-24, cells were transfected with a miR-24 mimic or miR-24 inhibitor. The RNA expression levels of miR-24 and Mapk14 were determined using qRT-PCR. The proliferation and apoptosis of cells were determined using a CCK8 assay and a flow cytometer. The TargetScan website was used to predict the targets of miR-24. A dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was conducted to verify whether Mapk14 is indeed a target of miR-24. A Western blot was applied for protein detection.H/R exposure decreased the expression of miR-24 in rat cardiomyocytes. Transfection of the miR-24 mimic into cardiomyocytes reduced H/R-induced injury as evidenced by an increase in proliferation and a decrease in the apoptotic rate. By contrast, transfection of the miR-24 inhibitor aggravated H/R-induced injury. The expression of Bcl-2 was increased while the levels of Bax and Active-caspase 3 were reduced in the H/R+miR-24 mimic group compared to those in the H/R group. H/R+miR-24 inhibitor group showed the opposite results. Mapk14 was identified as a target of miR-24. The mRNA level of Mapk14 and its protein (p38 MAPK) level were negatively affected by miR-24. Furthermore, we discovered that depletion of Mapk14 reduced the promoting effect of the miR-24 inhibitor on cell apoptosis.Overall, our results illustrated that miR-24 could attenuate H/R-induced injury partly by regulating Mapk14.
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- Shao-Qiang Qin
- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University
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Circulating miRNA-3552 as a Potential Biomarker for Ischemic Stroke in Rats. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:4501393. [PMID: 32724801 PMCID: PMC7381948 DOI: 10.1155/2020/4501393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Objective With the growing incidence of ischemic stroke worldwide, there is an urgent need to identify blood biomarkers for ischemic stroke patients. Thus, our aim was to identify potential circulating microRNA (miRNA) as a potential biomarker and to explore its potential mechanism for ischemic stroke in rats. Methods The mRNA dataset GSE97537 and miRNA dataset GSE97532 were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) GSE97537 including 7 middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat brain tissues and 5 sham-operated rat brain tissues GSE97532 including 6 MCAO rat blood samples and 3 sham-operated rat blood samples. Differentially expressed mRNAs and miRNAs with corrected p value ≤ 0.01 and fold change ≥2 or ≤0.05 were identified. To explore potential biological processes and pathways of differentially expressed mRNAs, functional enrichment analysis was performed. The target mRNAs of differentially expressed miRNAs were predicted using DNA Intelligent Analysis (DIANA)-microT tools. The target mRNAs and differentially expressed mRNAs were intersected. Results 1228 differentially expressed mRNAs in MCAO rat brain tissues were identified. Highly expressed mRNAs were mainly enriched in the inflammatory responses. Nine differentially expressed miRNAs were identified in MCAO rat blood samples. A total of 673 target mRNAs were predicted to significantly bind these differentially expressed miRNAs. Among them, 54 target mRNAs were differentially expressed in MCAO rat blood samples. Enrichment analysis results showed that these 54 target mRNAs were closely related to neurological diseases and immune responses. Among all miRNA-mRNA relationship, miR-3552-CASP3 interaction was identified, indicating that CASP3 might be mediated by miR-3552. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that CASP3 was involved in the apoptosis pathway, indicating that miR-3552 might participate in apoptosis by CASP3. Conclusion Our findings reveal that circulating miR-3552 shows promise as a potential biomarker for ischemic stroke in rats.
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Christofides A, Papagregoriou G, Dweep H, Makrides N, Gretz N, Felekkis K, Deltas C. Evidence for miR-548c-5p regulation of FOXC2 transcription through a distal genomic target site in human podocytes. Cell Mol Life Sci 2020; 77:2441-2459. [PMID: 31531679 PMCID: PMC11105105 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03294-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Podocytes are highly differentiated epithelial cells outlining the glomerular vessels. FOXC2 is a transcription factor essential for inducing podocyte differentiation, development and maturation, and is considered to be the earliest podocyte marker. miRNA prediction analysis revealed a full-length target site for the primate-specific miR-548c-5p at a genomic region > 8 kb upstream of FOXC2. We hypothesised that the transcription rates of FOXC2 during podocyte differentiation might be tuned by miR-548c-5p through this target site. Experiments were performed with cultured human podocytes, transfected with luciferase reporter constructs bearing this target site region within an enhancer element of the native plasmid. The results confirmed a seed region-driven targeting potential by the miRNA, with mimics downregulating and inhibitors enhancing luciferase activity. Introducing mutations into the miRNA target seed region abolished the expected response. In cultured podocytes, FOXC2 mRNA and protein levels responded to miR-548c-5p abundance in a coordinated manner before and after induction of differentiation, with high statistical significance. Ago-ChIP experiments revealed occupancy of the miRNA target site by miRNA/RISC in undifferentiated cells and its release when differentiation is initiated, allowing its interaction with the gene's promoter region to amplify FOXC2 expression, as shown by chromosome conformation capture and qRT-PCR. Moreover, the expression pattern of FOXC2 during podocyte differentiation seems to be affected by miR-548c-5p, as removal of either endogenous or mimic miR-548c-5p results in increased FOXC2 protein levels and cells resembling those undergoing differentiation. Collectively, results indicate a well-orchestrated regulatory model of FOXC2 expression by a remote upstream target site for miR-548c-5p.
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- Andrea Christofides
- Molecular Medicine Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
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- The Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Developmental and Functional Genetics Group, Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Medical Research Center, Medical Faculty of Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
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Deng ZF, Zheng HL, Chen JG, Luo Y, Xu JF, Zhao G, Lu JJ, Li HH, Gao SQ, Zhang DZ, Zhu LQ, Zhang YH, Wang F. miR-214-3p Targets β-Catenin to Regulate Depressive-like Behaviors Induced by Chronic Social Defeat Stress in Mice. Cereb Cortex 2020. [PMID: 29522177 DOI: 10.1093/cercor/bhy047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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β-Catenin has been implicated in major depressive disorder (MDD), which is associated with synaptic plasticity and dendritic arborization. MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small noncoding RNAs containing about 22 nucleotides and involved in a variety of physiological and pathophysiological process, but their roles in MDD remain largely unknown. Here, we investigated the expression and function of miRNAs in the mouse model of chronic social defeat stress (CSDS). The regulation of β-catenin by selected miRNA was validated by silico prediction, target gene luciferase reporter assay, and transfection experiment in neurons. We demonstrated that the levels of miR-214-3p, which targets β-catenin transcripts were significantly increased in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) of CSDS mice. Antagomir-214-3p, a neutralizing inhibitor of miR-214-3p, increased the levels of β-catenin and reversed the depressive-like behavior in CSDS mice. Meanwhile, antagomir-214-3p increased the amplitude of miniature excitatory postsynaptic current (mEPSC) and the number of dendritic spines in mPFC of CSDS mice, which may be related to the elevated expression of cldn1. Furthermore, intranasal administered antagomir-214-3p also significantly increased the level of β-catenin and reversed the depressive-like behaviors in CSDS mice. These results may represent a new therapeutic target for MDD.
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- Zhi-Fang Deng
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, The Institute of Brain Research, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,The Key Laboratory for Drug Target Researches and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,The Key Laboratory of Neurological Diseases (HUST), Ministry of Education of China, Wuhan, China.,The Collaborative-Innovation Center for Brain Science, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Pancreatic Disease Institute, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Neurological Diseases (HUST), Ministry of Education of China, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, The Institute of Brain Research, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,The Key Laboratory for Drug Target Researches and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China.,The Key Laboratory of Neurological Diseases (HUST), Ministry of Education of China, Wuhan, China.,The Collaborative-Innovation Center for Brain Science, Wuhan, China
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Khan A, Zahra A, Mumtaz S, Fatmi MQ, Khan MJ. Integrated In-silico Analysis to Study the Role of microRNAs in the Detection of Chronic Kidney Diseases. Curr Bioinform 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1574893614666190923115032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background:
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in the pathogenesis of
various renal diseases, including Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD). CKD refers to the gradual loss
of kidney function with the declining Glomerular Functional Rate (GFR).
Objective:
This study focused on the regulatory mechanism of miRNA to control gene expression
in CKD.
Methods:
In this context, two lists of Differentially Expressed Genes (DEGs) were obtained; one
from the three selected experiments by setting a cutoff p-value of <0.05 (List A), and one from a
list of target genes of miRNAs (List B). Both lists were then compared to get a common dataset of
33 miRNAs, each had a set of DEGs i.e. both up-regulated and down-regulated genes (List C).
These data were subjected to functional enrichment analysis, network illustration, and gene
homology studies.
Results:
This study confirmed the active participation of various miRNAs i.e. hsa -miR-15a-5p,
hsa-miR-195-5p, hsa-miR-365-3p, hsa-miR-30a-5p, hsa-miR-124-3p, hsa-miR-200b-3p, and hsamiR-
429 in the dysregulation of genes involved in kidney development and function. Integrated
analyses depicted that miRNAs modulated renal development, homeostasis, various metabolic
processes, immune responses, and ion transport activities. Furthermore, homology studies of
miRNA-mRNA hybrid highlighted the effect of partial complementary binding pattern on the
regulation of genes by miRNA.
Conclusion:
The study highlighted the great values of miRNAs as biomarkers in kidney diseases.
In addition, the need for further investigations on miRNA-based studies is also commended in the
development of diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic tools for renal diseases.
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- Amina Khan
- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad-45600, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad-45600, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad-45600, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad-45600, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad-45600, Pakistan
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Tachibana A, Saito S, Fujiyama Y, Tanabe T. LidNA, a miRNA inhibitor constructed with unmodified DNA, requires an xxxA insertion sequence in miRNA binding site for its potent inhibitory activity. FEBS Lett 2020; 594:1608-1614. [DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.13756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Akira Tachibana
- Department of Bioengineering Graduate School of Engineering Osaka City University JapanOsaka
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- Department of Bioengineering Graduate School of Engineering Osaka City University JapanOsaka
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- Department of Bioengineering Graduate School of Engineering Osaka City University JapanOsaka
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- Department of Bioengineering Graduate School of Engineering Osaka City University JapanOsaka
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Chen L, Zhong JL. MicroRNA and heme oxygenase-1 in allergic disease. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 80:106132. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2019.106132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Tachibana A, Komeda Y, Yamamoto A. Structural improvement of LidNA: delta-type LidNA is a potent miRNA inhibitor constructed with unmodified DNA. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2020; 84:1168-1175. [PMID: 32108562 DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2020.1734443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
Many miRNA inhibitors have been developed, including chemically modified oligonucleotides, such as 2'-O-methylated RNA and locked nucleic acid (LNA). Unmodified DNA has not yet been reported as a miRNA inhibitor due to relatively low DNA/miRNA binding affinity. We designed a structured DNA, LidNA, which was constructed with unmodified DNA, consisting of a complementary sequence to the target miRNA flanked by two structured DNA regions, such as double-stranded DNA. LidNA inhibited miRNA activity more potently than 2'-O-methylated RNA or LNA. To optimize LidNA, two double-stranded regions were joined, causing the molecule to assume a delta-like shape, which we termed delta-type LidNA. Delta-type LidNAs were developed to target endogenous and exogenous miRNAs, and exhibited potent miRNA inhibitory effects with a duration of at least 10 days. Delta-type LidNA-21, which targeted miR-21, inhibited the growth of cancer cell lines. This newly developed LidNA could contribute to miRNA studies across multiple fields.Abbreviations: LidNA: DNA that puts a lid on miRNA function; LNA: locked nucleic acid; 3'-UTR: 3'-untranslated regions; RISC: RNA-induced silencing complex; MBL: Molecular beacon-like LidNA; YMBL: Y-type molecular beacon-like LidNA; TDMD: target-directed microRNA degradation.
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- Akira Tachibana
- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan
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Analysis and Identification of Tumorigenic Targets of MicroRNA in Cancer Cells by Photoreactive Chemical Probes. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21041545. [PMID: 32102467 PMCID: PMC7073161 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Photoactive RNA probes have unique advantages in the identification of microRNA (miR) targets due to their ability for efficient conjugation to the target sequences by covalent crosslinking, providing stable miR-mRNA complexes for further analysis. Here, we report a highly efficient and straightforward method for miR target identification that is based on photo-reactive chemical probes and RNA-seq technology (denotes PCP-Seq). UV reactive probes were prepared by incorporating psoralen in the specific position of the seed sequence of miR. Cancer cells that were transfected with the miR probes were treated with UV, following the isolation of poly(A) RNA and sequencing of the transcriptome. Quantitative analysis of RNA-seq reads and subsequent validation by qPCR, dual luciferase assay as well as western blotting confirmed that PCP-Seq could highly efficiently identify multiple targets of different miRs in the lung cancer cell line, such as targets PTTG1 and PTGR1 of miR-29a and ILF2 of miR-34a. Collectively, our data showed that PCP-Seq is a robust strategy for miR targets identification, and unique in the identification of the targets that escape degradation by miRISC and maintain normal cellular level, although their translation is repressed.
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Paschou M, Maier L, Papazafiri P, Selescu T, Dedos SG, Babes A, Doxakis E. Neuronal microRNAs modulate TREK two-pore domain K + channel expression and current density. RNA Biol 2020; 17:651-662. [PMID: 31994436 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2020.1722450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The TREK family of leak potassium channels has been found to play critical roles in nociception, sensitivity to general anaesthetics, neuroprotection, and memory. The three members of the family, TREK1, TREK2 and TRAAK establish the resting potential and modify the duration, frequency and amplitude of action potentials. Despite their apparent importance, the repertoire of regulatory interactions utilized by cells to control their expression is poorly understood. Herein, the contribution of miRNAs in the regulation of their post-transcriptional gene expression has been examined. Using different assays, miR-124 and to a lesser extent miR-128 and miR-183 were found to reduce TREK1 and TREK2 levels through specific binding to their 3'UTRs. In contrast, miR-9 which was predicted to bind to TRAAK 3'UTR, did not alter its expression. Expression of miR-124, miR-128 and miR-183 was found to mirror that of Trek1 and Trek2 mRNAs during brain development. Moreover, application of proinflammatory mediators in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons revealed an inverse correlation between miR-124 and Trek1 and Trek2 mRNA expression. Voltage clamp recordings of TREK2-mediated currents showed that miR-124 reduced the sensitivity of TREK2-expressing cells to non-aversive warmth stimulation. Overall, these findings reveal a significant regulatory mechanism by which TREK1 and TREK2 expression and hence activity are controlled in neurons and uncover new druggable targets for analgesia and neuroprotection.Abbreviations: microRNA: miRNA; UTR: untranslated region; K2p channels: two-pore domain K+channels; DRG: dorsal root ganglion; CNS: central nervous system; FBS: fetal bovine serum; TuD: Tough Decoy; TREK: tandem P-domain weak inward rectifying K+ (TWIK)-related K+ channel 1; TRAAK: TWIK-related arachidonic acid K+.
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- Maria Paschou
- Center for Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece.,Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- Center for Basic Research, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Ida H, Tanabe T, Tachibana A. Improved cancer inhibition by miR-143 with a longer passenger strand than natural miR-143. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 524:810-815. [PMID: 32037092 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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We improved miR-143, which inhibits the growth of cancer cells, by the replacement of the passenger strand. As a result, new miR-143 variants were developed with a single mismatch at the 4th position from the 3'-terminal of the guide strand and an RNA passenger strand with a G-rich flanking DNA region. A reporter gene assay showed that the 80% inhibitory concentration of the new miR-143, long miR-143, was 69 pM, which was three times lower than that of natural miR-143. Long miR-143 inhibited the growth of two cancer cell lines, HeLa-S3 and MIAPaCa-2, more effectively than natural miR-143. This method could be applied to other miRNA families and should be useful for the development of miRNA drugs.
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- Hiroyuki Ida
- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University, Sugimoto 3-3-138, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, 558-8585, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University, Sugimoto 3-3-138, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, 558-8585, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University, Sugimoto 3-3-138, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, 558-8585, Japan.
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Huang T, Huang X, Yao M. Min3: Predict microRNA target gene using an improved binding-site representation method and support vector machine. J Bioinform Comput Biol 2019; 17:1950032. [PMID: 31856668 DOI: 10.1142/s021972001950032x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
MicroRNAs are single-stranded noncoding RNAs known to down-regulate target genes at the protein or mRNA level. Computational prediction of targets is essential for elucidating the detailed functions of microRNA. However, prediction specificity and sensitivity of the existing algorithms still need to be improved to generate useful hypotheses for subsequent experimental testing. A new microRNA binding-site representation method was developed, which uses four symbols "|", ":", "∼", and "∧" (indicating paired, unpaired, insertion, and bulge, respectively) to represent the status of each nucleotide base pair in the microRNA binding site. New features were established with the information of every two adjacent symbols. There are 12 possible combinations and the frequency of each defines a set of novel and useful features. A comprehensive training dataset is constructed for mammalian microRNAs with positive targets obtained from the microRNA target depository in the miRTarbase, while negative targets were derived from pseudo-microRNA bindings. An SVM model was established using the training dataset and a new software called Min3 was developed. Performance of Min3 was assessed with intensively studied examples of miR-155 and miR-92a. Prediction results showed that Min3 can discover 47% of experimental conformed targets on average. The overlapping is above 20% on average when compared with TargetScan and miRanda. Annotations of the public microRNA datasets showed that there is a negative effect (up-regulation) of the Min3 targets for the knock out/down of miR-155 and miR-92a. Six top ranked targets were selected for validation by wet-lab experiments, and five of them showed a regulation effect. The Min3 can be a good alternative to current microRNA target discovery software. This tool is available at https://sourceforge.net/projects/mirt3.
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- Tinghua Huang
- College of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434025, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434025, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434025, P. R. China
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Kern F, Backes C, Hirsch P, Fehlmann T, Hart M, Meese E, Keller A. What's the target: understanding two decades of in silico microRNA-target prediction. Brief Bioinform 2019; 21:1999-2010. [PMID: 31792536 DOI: 10.1093/bib/bbz111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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MOTIVATION Since the initial discovery of microRNAs as post-transcriptional, regulatory key players in the 1990s, a total number of $2656$ mature microRNAs have been publicly described for Homo sapiens. As discovery of new miRNAs is still on-going, target identification remains to be an essential and challenging step preceding functional annotation analysis. One key challenge for researchers seems to be the selection of the most appropriate tool out of the larger multiverse of published solutions for a given research study set-up. RESULTS In this review we collectively describe the field of in silico target prediction in the course of time and point out long withstanding principles as well as recent developments. By compiling a catalog of characteristics about the 98 prediction methods and identifying common and exclusive traits, we signpost a simplified mechanism to address the problem of application selection. Going further we devised interpretation strategies for common types of output as generated by frequently used computational methods. To this end, our work specifically aims to make prospective users aware of common mistakes and practical questions that arise during the application of target prediction tools. AVAILABILITY An interactive implementation of our recommendations including materials shown in the manuscript is freely available at https://www.ccb.uni-saarland.de/mtguide.
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- Fabian Kern
- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, 66123, Germany and Department of Human Genetics, Saarland University, Homburg, 66424, Germany
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- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, 66123, Germany and Department of Human Genetics, Saarland University, Homburg, 66424, Germany
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- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, 66123, Germany and Department of Human Genetics, Saarland University, Homburg, 66424, Germany
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- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, 66123, Germany and Department of Human Genetics, Saarland University, Homburg, 66424, Germany
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- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany and Department of Human Genetics, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg Germany
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- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany and Department of Human Genetics, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg Germany
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- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, 66123, Germany and Department of Human Genetics, Saarland University, Homburg, 66424, Germany.,Center for Bioinformatics, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.,School of Medicine Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Yoon S, Nguyen HCT, Jo W, Kim J, Chi SM, Park J, Kim SY, Nam D. Biclustering analysis of transcriptome big data identifies condition-specific microRNA targets. Nucleic Acids Res 2019; 47:e53. [PMID: 30820547 PMCID: PMC6511842 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkz139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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We present a novel approach to identify human microRNA (miRNA) regulatory modules (mRNA targets and relevant cell conditions) by biclustering a large collection of mRNA fold-change data for sequence-specific targets. Bicluster targets were assessed using validated messenger RNA (mRNA) targets and exhibited on an average 17.0% (median 19.4%) improved gain in certainty (sensitivity + specificity). The net gain was further increased up to 32.0% (median 33.4%) by incorporating functional networks of targets. We analyzed cancer-specific biclusters and found that the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway is strongly enriched with targets of a few miRNAs in breast cancer and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Indeed, five independent prognostic miRNAs were identified, and repression of bicluster targets and pathway activity by miR-29 was experimentally validated. In total, 29 898 biclusters for 459 human miRNAs were collected in the BiMIR database where biclusters are searchable for miRNAs, tissues, diseases, keywords and target genes.
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- Sora Yoon
- School of Life Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyungsung University, Busan 48434, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Functional Genomics, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.,Genome Editing Research Center, Personalized Genomic Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.,Department of Mathematical Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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López P, Girardi E, Pfeffer S. [Importance of cellular microRNAs in the regulation of viral infections]. Med Sci (Paris) 2019; 35:667-673. [PMID: 31532379 DOI: 10.1051/medsci/2019130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Viruses are obligatory intracellular parasites that rely on a wide range of cellular factors to successfully accomplish their infectious cycle. Among those, micro (mi)RNAs have recently emerged as important modulators of viral infections. These small regulatory molecules act as repressors of gene expression. During infection, miRNAs can function by targeting either cellular or viral RNAs. In this review, we will recapitulate what has been reported to date on this interplay between cellular miRNAs and viruses and the effect on the infection. Furthermore, we will briefly discuss the possibilities of interfering with the infection through the modulation of this pathway to develop novel antiviral therapies.
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- Paula López
- Architecture et Réactivité de l'ARN, Université de Strasbourg, Institut de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire du CNRS, 15, rue René Descartes, 67084 Strasbourg, France
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- Architecture et Réactivité de l'ARN, Université de Strasbourg, Institut de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire du CNRS, 15, rue René Descartes, 67084 Strasbourg, France
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- Architecture et Réactivité de l'ARN, Université de Strasbourg, Institut de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire du CNRS, 15, rue René Descartes, 67084 Strasbourg, France
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Nakagawa Y, Kuranaga Y, Tahara T, Yamashita H, Shibata T, Nagasaka M, Funasaka K, Ohmiya N, Akao Y. Induced miR-31 by 5-fluorouracil exposure contributes to the resistance in colorectal tumors. Cancer Sci 2019; 110:2540-2548. [PMID: 31162779 PMCID: PMC6676105 DOI: 10.1111/cas.14090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Drug resistance makes treatment difficult in cancers. The present study identifies and analyzes drug resistance‐related miRNA in colorectal cancer. We established 4 types of 5‐fluorouracil (5‐FU)‐resistant colon cancer cell lines in vitro and in vivo. We then analyzed the miRNA expression profile by miRNA array in these 4 cell lines, and identified the drug resistance‐related miRNAs. We examined the expression levels of the identified miRNA in 112 colorectal tumor samples from the patients. We identified 12 possible miRNAs involved in 5‐FU resistance by miRNA arrays. We then examined the relationship between miR‐31, which was the most promising among them, and drug resistance. The ectopic expression of mimic miR‐31 showed significant 5‐FU resistance in the parental DLD‐1 cells, while anti–miR‐31 caused significant growth inhibition in DLD/F cells; that is, 5‐FU‐resistant colon cancer cell line DLD‐1 under exposure to 5‐FU. When we exposed high doses of 5‐FU to parent or 5‐FU‐resistant cells, the expression levels of miR‐31 were raised higher than those of controls. Notably, the expression levels of miR‐31 were positively correlated with the grade of clinical stages of colorectal tumors. The protein expression levels of factors inhibiting hypoxia‐inducible factor 1 were downregulated by transfection of mimic miR‐31 into DLD‐1 cells. This study provides evidence supporting the association of miR‐31 with 5‐FU drug resistance and clinical stages of colorectal tumors.
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- Yoshihito Nakagawa
- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- The United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- The United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- The United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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Tuysuz EC, Gulluoglu S, Yaltirik CK, Ozbey U, Kuskucu A, Çoban EA, Sahin F, Türe U, Bayrak OF. Distinctive role of dysregulated miRNAs in chordoma cancer stem-like cell maintenance. Exp Cell Res 2019; 380:9-19. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2019.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Alqurashi N, Hashimi SM, Alowaidi F, Ivanovski S, Farag A, Wei MQ. miR-496, miR-1185, miR-654, miR-3183 and miR-495 are downregulated in colorectal cancer cells and have putative roles in the mTOR pathway. Oncol Lett 2019; 18:1657-1668. [PMID: 31423233 PMCID: PMC6614670 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2019.10508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression by suppressing the target mRNA and inhibiting translation in order to regulate multiple biological processes. miRNAs play important roles as oncogenes or tumor suppressors in the development of various types of human cancer. The regulation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) by miRNAs has been studied in several types of cancer, including colorectal cancer (CRC). However, to the best of our knowledge, only limited information regarding the function of miRNAs in human CRC is available. In the present study, the expression of 22 miRNAs in CRC cell lines were investigated in regard to key genes in the mTOR pathway. Initially, it was revealed that mTOR, regulatory-associated protein of mTOR complex I and rapamycin-intensive companion of mTOR were overexpressed in CRC cell lines when compared with a normal colorectal cell line. Subsequently, putative miRNA-mRNA associations were identified via multiple miRNA target prediction programs. The expression levels for the candidate miRNAs were validated using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Expression analysis revealed that, among 20 miRNAs, five miRNAs (miR-496, miR-1185, miR-654, miR-3183 and miR-495) exhibited significant downregulation in association with the mTOR signaling pathway. Taken together, the results from the present study suggest that several miRNAs that are associated with CRC, with possible roles in mTOR signaling, may have potential therapeutic or diagnostic benefits in CRC treatment.
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- Naif Alqurashi
- Department of Basic Science, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, and Department of Stem Cells, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Science, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, and Department of Stem Cells, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine and University Hospitals, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
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- Division of Molecular and Gene Therapies, School of Medical Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia
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Xu X, Zhu H, Yang F, Wu C, Jiang C, Yu W, Liu K, Sheng Q, Nie Z. Bmo-miR-79 downregulates the expression of BmEm4 in the silkworm, Bombyx mori. Gene 2019; 690:113-119. [PMID: 30593917 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2018.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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MicroRNA is an important regulation factor in insect development and metamorphosis. It has been reported that E(spl)m4 is a miRNA-targeted gene, as well as the target of the Notch signaling pathway in Drosophila. The expression of E(spl)m4 can be regulated by microRNA and further affect the neural development of Drosophila. Here, we found that BmEm4, an ortholog of E(spl)m4 from Bombyx mori, was the target gene of bmo-miR-79, with target sites containing the Brd and K boxes of the BmEm4_3'UTR, which was validated by the dual luciferase reporter (DLR) assay. Furthermore, bmo-miR-79 mimics can inhibit the expression of BmEm4 in BmN cells after transfection, and bmo-miR-79 can also inhibit the expression of BmEm4 in different developmental stages of Bombyx mori at a posttranscriptional level, to different degrees. The EMSA test further showed that bmo-miR-79 could bind to BmAGO2, which is the Bombyx mori argonaute2 protein, suggesting that bmo-miR-79 might regulate the expression of BmEm4 by forming miRISC complexes with BmAGO2. Taken together, bmo-miR-79 could regulate the expression of BmEm4 mediated by BmAGO2 and further affect its function in the silkworm Bombyx mori.
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- Xiaoyuan Xu
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Zhao B, Xue B. Significant improvement of miRNA target prediction accuracy in large datasets using meta-strategy based on comprehensive voting and artificial neural networks. BMC Genomics 2019; 20:158. [PMID: 30813885 PMCID: PMC6391818 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-019-5528-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Identifying mRNA targets of miRNAs is critical for studying gene expression regulation at the whole-genome level. Multiple computational tools have been developed to predict miRNA:mRNA interactions. Nonetheless, many of these tools are developed in various small datasets, which each represent a limited sample space. Thus, the prediction accuracy of these tools has not been systematically validated at a larger scale. Accordingly, comparing the prediction accuracy of these tools and determining their applicability become challenging. In addition, the accuracy of these tools, especially in large datasets, needs to be improved for broader applications. RESULTS In this project, a large dataset containing more than 46,600 miRNA:mRNA interactions was assembled and split into eleven subsets based on the availability of prediction scores of four individual predictors, which are miRanda, miRDB, PITA, and TargetScan. In each of these subsets, the predictive results of four individual predictors were integrated using decision-tree based artificial neural networks to make the meta-prediction. The decision-tree is used here to sort the predictive results of four individual predictors, and artificial neural networks are applied to make meta-prediction based on the outputs of individual predictors. In the decision tree, dual-threshold and two-step significance-voting were incorporated, information gain was analysed to select threshold values. The prediction performance of this new strategy was improved significantly in most of the eleven datasets comparing to the individual predictors and other meta-predictors, such as ComiR, under multi-fold cross-validation, as well as in independent datasets. The overall improvement of prediction accuracy in independent datasets is at least 9 percentile points comparing to the other predictors, and the percentage of improvement of F1 and MCC scores is at least 40% compared to the other predictors. CONCLUSIONS The combination of dual-threshold, two-step significance-voting, and analysis of information gain is very effective in optimizing the outcome of decision-tree, and further integration with artificial neural networks is critical for further improving the performance of meta-predictor. A new pipeline based on this integration for miRNA target prediction has been developed. A strategy using outputs of individual predictors to reorganize large-scale miRNA:mRNA interaction dataset has also been validated and used to evaluate the prediction accuracy of predictors. The predictor is available at: https://github.com/xueLab/mirTarDANN ).
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- Bi Zhao
- Department of Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33620, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33620, USA.
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