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Bowman-Gibson S, Chandiramani C, Stone ML, Waker CA, Rackett TM, Maxwell RA, Dhanraj DN, Brown TL. Streamlined Analysis of Maternal Plasma Indicates Small Extracellular Vesicles are Significantly Elevated in Early-Onset Preeclampsia. Reprod Sci 2024; 31:2771-2782. [PMID: 38777947 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01591-y] [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: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Preeclampsia (PE) is a leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. While placental dysfunction is a core underlying issue, the pathogenesis of this disorder is thought to differ between early-onset (EOPE) and late-onset (LOPE) subtypes. As recent reports suggest that small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) contribute to the development of PE, we have compared systemic sEV concentrations between normotensive, EOPE, and LOPE pregnancies. To circumvent lengthy isolation techniques and intermediate filtration steps, a streamlined approach was developed to evaluate circulating plasma sEVs from maternal plasma. Polymer-based precipitation and purification were used to isolate total systemic circulating maternal sEVs, free from bias toward specific surface marker expression or extensive subpurification. Immediate Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) of freshly isolated sEV samples afforded a comprehensive analysis that can be completed within hours, avoiding confounding freeze-thaw effects of particle aggregation and degradation.Rather than exosomal subpopulations, our findings indicate a significant elevation in the total number of circulating maternal sEVs in patients with EOPE. This streamlined approach also preserves sEV-bound protein and microRNA (miRNA) that can be used for potential biomarker analysis. This study is one of the first to demonstrate that maternal plasma sEVs harbor full-length hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) protein, with EOPE sEVs carrying higher levels of HIF-1α compared to control sEVs. The detection of HIF-1α and its direct signaling partner microRNA-210 (miR-210) within systemic maternal sEVs lays the groundwork for identifying how sEV signaling contributes to the development of preeclampsia. When taken together, our quantitative and qualitative results provide compelling evidence to support the translational potential of streamlined sEV analysis for future use in the clinical management of patients with EOPE.
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- Scout Bowman-Gibson
- Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, 457 NEC Building, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, 457 NEC Building, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, 457 NEC Building, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, 457 NEC Building, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, 457 NEC Building, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA.
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Hasdemir PS, Celikcekic D, Oztatlici M, Ozbilgin K. Placental expressions of Anti-Mullerian hormone/Receptor, vascular endothelial growth factor and related microRNAs in patients with preeclampsia: a case control study. Biotech Histochem 2024:1-10. [PMID: 39167058 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2024.2389516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. The present study was primarily designed to determine the placental tissue AMH, Anti-Mullerian hormone Receptor II (AMHRII), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and microRNA (miRNA) 26a/126/155/210 expressions and serum miRNA 26a/126/155/210 levels in patients with preeclampsia to examine their potential role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Placental tissue samples from patients with preeclampsia (n = 20) and control subjects (n = 20) were examined by immunohistochemical staining and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for AMH, AMHRII, VEGF mRNA expression levels and miRNA 26a/126/155/210 expressions. Serum levels of miRNA 26a/126/155/210 were measured by qPCR. Patients with preeclampsia had lower AMH/AMHRII immunostaining, particularly in syncytiotrophoblastic cells compared to control subjects (p < 0.05). The relative mRNA expressions of AMH/AMHRII were increased (1.535 ± 0.121 and 1.155 ± 0.049 fold, p < 0.0002 and p < 0.033, respectively) and the relative mRNA expression of VEGF was decreased (4.878 ± 0.331 fold, p < 0.0002) in patients with preeclampsia compared to control subjects. The miR-26a expression was increased and miR-126 expression was decreased in serum samples of patients with preeclampsia compared to control subjects (p < 0.0002). miR-155 and miR-210 expressions were increased in serum and placental tissue samples of patients with preeclampsia compared to control subjects (p < 0.0002). In conclusion, reduced placental tissue immunostaining of AMH/AMHRII along with increased AMH/AMHRII mRNA expressions may indicate posttranscriptional dysregulation. Robust increase in expressions of hypoxia/inflammation-related miRNAs particularly miR-155 and miR-210 might have a role in this mechanistic pathway. Increased serum levels of miR 26a, 155 and 210 are potential early diagnostic markers for preeclampsia.
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- Pinar Solmaz Hasdemir
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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Ghosh S, Thamotharan S, Fong J, Lei MYY, Janzen C, Devaskar SU. Circulating extracellular vesicular microRNA signatures in early gestation show an association with subsequent clinical features of pre-eclampsia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16770. [PMID: 39039088 PMCID: PMC11263608 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64057-w] [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: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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In a prospective cohort of subjects who subsequently developed preeclampsia (PE, n = 14) versus remaining healthy (NORM, n = 12), early gestation circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) containing a panel of microRNA signatures were characterized and their biological networks of targets deciphered. Multiple microRNAs of which some arose from the placenta (19MC and 14MC) demonstrated changes in association with advancing gestation, while others expressed were pathognomonic of the subsequent development of characteristic clinical features of PE which set in as a late-onset subtype. This panel of miRNAs demonstrated a predictability with an area under the curve of 0.96 using leave-one-out cross-validation training in a logistic regression model with elastic-net regularization and precautions against overfitting. In addition, this panel of miRNAs, some of which were previously detected in either placental tissue or as maternal cell-free non-coding transcripts, lent further validation to our EV studies and the observed association with PE. Further, the identified biological networks of targets of these detected miRNAs revealed biological functions related to vascular remodeling, cellular proliferation, growth, VEGF, EGF and the PIP3/Akt signaling pathways, all mediating key cellular functions. We conclude that we have demonstrated a proof-of-principle by detecting a panel of EV packaged miRNAs in the maternal circulation early in gestation with possibilities of biological function in the placenta and other maternal tissues, along with the probability of predicting the subsequent clinical appearance of PE, particularly the late-onset subtype.
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- Shubhamoy Ghosh
- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, 10833, Le Conte Avenue, MDCC-22-412, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, 10833, Le Conte Avenue, MDCC-22-412, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, 10833, Le Conte Avenue, MDCC-22-412, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, 10833, Le Conte Avenue, MDCC-22-412, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Cooke WR, Jones GD, Redman CW, Vatish M. Small RNAs in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Placenta 2024:S0143-4004(24)00285-6. [PMID: 38955620 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2024.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Preeclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The disorder can be classified into early- and late-onset subtypes, both of which evolve in two stages. The first stage comprises the development of pre-clinical, utero-placental malperfusion. Early and late utero-placental malperfusion have different causes and time courses. Early-onset preeclampsia (20 % of cases) is driven by dysfunctional placentation in the first half of pregnancy. In late-onset preeclampsia (80 % of cases), malperfusion is a consequence of placental compression within the confines of a limited uterine cavity. In both subtypes, the malperfused placenta releases stress signals into the maternal circulation. These stress signals trigger onset of the clinical syndrome (the second stage). Small RNA molecules, which are implicated in cellular stress responses in general, may be involved at different stages. Micro RNAs contribute to abnormal trophoblast invasion, immune dysregulation, angiogenic imbalance, and syncytiotrophoblast-derived extracellular vesicle signalling in preeclampsia. Transfer RNA fragments are placental signals known to be specifically involved in cell stress responses. Disorder-specific differences in small nucleolar RNAs and piwi-interacting RNAs have also been reported. Here, we summarise key small RNA advances in preeclampsia pathogenesis. We propose that existing small RNA classifications are unhelpful and that non-biased assessment of RNA expression, incorporation of non-annotated molecules and consideration of chemical modifications to RNAs may be important in elucidating preeclampsia pathogenesis.
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- William R Cooke
- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Level 3 Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Level 3 Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Level 3 Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Level 3 Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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Madasu C, Liao Z, Parks SE, Sharma KL, Bohren KM, Ye Q, Li F, Palaniappan M, Tan Z, Yuan F, Creighton CJ, Tang S, Masand RP, Guan X, Young DW, Monsivais D, Matzuk MM. Identification of potent pan-ephrin receptor kinase inhibitors using DNA-encoded chemistry technology. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2322934121. [PMID: 38701119 PMCID: PMC11087803 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2322934121] [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: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
Abstract
EPH receptors (EPHs), the largest family of tyrosine kinases, phosphorylate downstream substrates upon binding of ephrin cell surface-associated ligands. In a large cohort of endometriotic lesions from individuals with endometriosis, we found that EPHA2 and EPHA4 expressions are increased in endometriotic lesions relative to normal eutopic endometrium. Because signaling through EPHs is associated with increased cell migration and invasion, we hypothesized that chemical inhibition of EPHA2/4 could have therapeutic value. We screened DNA-encoded chemical libraries (DECL) to rapidly identify EPHA2/4 kinase inhibitors. Hit compound, CDD-2693, exhibited picomolar/nanomolar kinase activity against EPHA2 (Ki: 4.0 nM) and EPHA4 (Ki: 0.81 nM). Kinome profiling revealed that CDD-2693 bound to most EPH family and SRC family kinases. Using NanoBRET target engagement assays, CDD-2693 had nanomolar activity versus EPHA2 (IC50: 461 nM) and EPHA4 (IC50: 40 nM) but was a micromolar inhibitor of SRC, YES, and FGR. Chemical optimization produced CDD-3167, having picomolar biochemical activity toward EPHA2 (Ki: 0.13 nM) and EPHA4 (Ki: 0.38 nM) with excellent cell-based potency EPHA2 (IC50: 8.0 nM) and EPHA4 (IC50: 2.3 nM). Moreover, CDD-3167 maintained superior off-target cellular selectivity. In 12Z endometriotic epithelial cells, CDD-2693 and CDD-3167 significantly decreased EFNA5 (ligand) induced phosphorylation of EPHA2/4, decreased 12Z cell viability, and decreased IL-1β-mediated expression of prostaglandin synthase 2 (PTGS2). CDD-2693 and CDD-3167 decreased expansion of primary endometrial epithelial organoids from patients with endometriosis and decreased Ewing's sarcoma viability. Thus, using DECL, we identified potent pan-EPH inhibitors that show specificity and activity in cellular models of endometriosis and cancer.
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- Chandrashekhar Madasu
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center Division of Biostatistics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Human Genome Sequencing Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Center for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX77030
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Kazancioglu E, Tug E, Ergun MA, Kazan HH, Karaoguz MY. The interrelation between the high expression level of MIR34a and the trisomic abortion materials. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024; 50:842-848. [PMID: 38452772 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15913] [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: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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AIMS The underlying mechanism and constitution of spontaneous abortions are complicated and heterogeneous. Many factors, including epigenetic scenarios like micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNAs, MIRs), can additively affect the progression of pregnancy losses. This study aimed to evaluate whether the expression levels of placental inhibitor and/or activator miRNAs had a difference between the numerically abnormal and normal karyotyped spontaneous abortions. METHODS The case-control study included 100 spontaneous abortion materials consisting of trophoblastic tissues with 42 disomies (controls), 43 aneuploidies (including trisomy 16, 21, 22, and monosomy X), and 15 triploidies. Disomic abortion materials with XX normal karyotypes were omitted from the study to exclude possible maternal decidual cell contamination. Total RNA isolation was performed with TRIzol™ reagent directly from frozen trophoblastic tissues, and the mature miRNAs were obtained by reverse transcription via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Then, the expression levels of placental activators MIR378a-5p, MIR376c, MIR195, and inhibitors MIR34a and MIR210 were relatively evaluated using MIR130 as a reference. RESULTS The expression level of placental inhibitor MIR34a was detected to be high in trisomic abortion materials (trisomy 16 and 21) when compared to the disomic ones (p = 0.0324). MIR195 (p = 0.0484) and MIR34a (p = 0.0346) expression levels were increased in numerically abnormal cases with advanced maternal age compared to the disomic ones within all maternal ages. CONCLUSIONS It seems likely that the high expression level of MIR34a and the coexistence of trisomic abortion materials are quite interrelated with the additive effect of advanced maternal age.
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- Elvin Kazancioglu
- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Awoyemi T, Jiang S, Rahbar M, Logentherian P, Collett G, Zhang W, Cribbs A, Cerdeira S, Vatish M. MicroRNA analysis of medium/large placenta extracellular vesicles in normal and preeclampsia pregnancies. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1371168. [PMID: 38628314 PMCID: PMC11018924 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1371168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Preeclampsia (PE) is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, affecting 2%-8% of pregnancies worldwide, and is the leading cause of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. The disease is characterized by oxidative and cellular stress and widespread endothelial dysfunction. While the precise mechanisms are not entirely understood, the pathogenesis of PE is closely linked to placental dysfunction and, to some extent, syncytiotrophoblast extracellular vesicle release (STB-EVs). These vesicles can be divided into the less well-studied medium/large EVs (220-1,000 nm) released in response to stress and small EVs (<220 nm) released as a component of intercellular communication. The previously described production of m/lSTB-EVs in response to cellular stress combined with the overwhelming occurrence of cellular and oxidative stress in PE prompted us to evaluate the microRNAome of PE m/lSTB-EVs. We hypothesized that the microRNAome profile of m/lSTB-EVs is different in PE compared to normal pregnancy (NP), which might permit the identification of potential circulating biomarkers not previously described in PE. Methods/study design We performed small RNA sequencing on medium/large STB-EVs isolated from PE and NP placentae using dual-lobe ex vivo perfusion. The sequencing data was bioinformatically analyzed to identify differentially regulated microRNAs. Identified microRNAs were validated with quantitative PCR analysis. We completed our analysis by performing an in-silico prediction of STB-EV mechanistic pathways. Results We identified significant differences between PE and NP in the STB-EVs micro ribonucleic acid (microRNA) profiles. We verified the differential expression of hsa-miR-193b-5p, hsa-miR-324-5p, hsa-miR-652-3p, hsa-miR-3196, hsa-miR-9-5p, hsa-miR-421, and hsa-miR-210-3p in the medium/large STB-EVs. We also confirmed the differential abundance of hsa-miR-9-5p in maternal serum extracellular vesicles (S EVs). In addition, we integrated the results of these microRNAs into the previously published messenger RNA (mRNA) data to better understand the relationship between these biomolecules. Conclusions We identified a differentially regulated micro-RNA, hsa-miR-9-5p, that may have biomarker potential and uncovered mechanistic pathways that may be important in the pathophysiology of PE.
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- Toluwalase Awoyemi
- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Lian M, Mortoglou M, Uysal-Onganer P. Impact of Hypoxia-Induced miR-210 on Pancreatic Cancer. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:9778-9792. [PMID: 38132457 PMCID: PMC10742176 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45120611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic cancer (PC) poses significant clinical challenges, with late-stage diagnosis and limited therapeutic options contributing to its dismal prognosis. A hallmark feature of PC is the presence of a profoundly hypoxic tumour microenvironment, resulting from various factors such as fibrotic stroma, rapid tumour cell proliferation, and poor vascularization. Hypoxia plays a crucial role in promoting aggressive cancer behaviour, therapeutic resistance, and immunosuppression. Previous studies have explored the molecular mechanisms behind hypoxia-induced changes in PC, focusing on the role of hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs). Among the myriad of molecules affected by hypoxia, microRNA-210 (miR-210) emerges as a central player. It is highly responsive to hypoxia and regulated by HIF-dependent and HIF-independent pathways. miR-210 influences critical cellular processes, including angiogenesis, metastasis, and apoptosis, all of which contribute to PC progression and resistance to treatment. Understanding these pathways provides insights into potential therapeutic targets. Furthermore, investigating the role of miR-210 and its regulation in hypoxia sheds light on the potential development of early diagnostic strategies, which are urgently needed to improve outcomes for PC patients. This review delves into the complexities of PC and introduces the roles of hypoxia and miR-210 in the progression of PC.
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- Cancer Mechanisms and Biomarkers Research Group, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, London W1W 6UW, UK; (M.L.); (M.M.)
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Mora-Palazuelos C, Villegas-Mercado CE, Avendaño-Félix M, Lizárraga-Verdugo E, Romero-Quintana JG, López-Gutiérrez J, Beltrán-Ontiveros S, Bermúdez M. The Role of ncRNAs in the Immune Dysregulation of Preeclampsia. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15215. [PMID: 37894897 PMCID: PMC10607488 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The main complications causing practically 75% of all maternal deaths are severe bleeding, infections, and high blood pressure during pregnancy (preeclampsia (PE) and eclampsia). The usefulness of ncRNAs as clinical biomarkers has been explored in an extensive range of human diseases including pregnancy-related diseases such as PE. Immunological dysregulation show that the Th1/17:Th2/Treg ratio is "central and causal" to PE. However, there is evidence of the involvement of placenta-expressed miRNAs and lncRNAs in the immunological regulation of crucial processes of placenta development and function during pregnancy. Abnormal expression of these molecules is related to immune physiopathological processes that occur in PE. Therefore, this work aims to describe the importance of miRNAs and lncRNAs in immune dysregulation in PE. Interestingly, multiple ncRNAS are involved in the immune dysregulation of PE participating in type 1 immune response regulation, immune microenvironment regulation in placenta promoting inflammatory factors, trophoblast cell invasion in women with Early-Onset PE (EOPE), placental development, and angiogenesis, promotion of population of M1 and M2, proliferation, invasion, and migration of placental trophoblast cells, and promotion of invasion and autophagy through vias such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR, VEGF/VEGFR1, and TLR9/STAT3.
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- Carlos Mora-Palazuelos
- Health Sciences Research and Teaching Center, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Culiacan 80010, Sinaloa, Mexico; (C.M.-P.); (E.L.-V.); (S.B.-O.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Culiacan 80010, Sinaloa, Mexico;
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- Health Sciences Research and Teaching Center, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Culiacan 80010, Sinaloa, Mexico; (C.M.-P.); (E.L.-V.); (S.B.-O.)
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- Faculty of Biology, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Culiacan 80010, Sinaloa, Mexico;
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- Health Sciences Research and Teaching Center, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Culiacan 80010, Sinaloa, Mexico; (C.M.-P.); (E.L.-V.); (S.B.-O.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31110, Chihuahua, Mexico;
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Kalia V, Baccarelli AA, Happel C, Hollander JA, Jukic AM, McAllister KA, Menon R, Merrick BA, Milosavljevic A, Ravichandran LV, Roth ME, Subramanian A, Tyson FL, Worth L, Shaughnessy DT. Seminar: Extracellular Vesicles as Mediators of Environmental Stress in Human Disease. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES 2023; 131:104201. [PMID: 37861803 PMCID: PMC10588739 DOI: 10.1289/ehp12980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Extracellular vesicles (EVs), membrane-bound particles containing a variety of RNA types, DNA, proteins, and other macromolecules, are now appreciated as an important means of communication between cells and tissues, both in normal cellular physiology and as a potential indicator of cellular stress, environmental exposures, and early disease pathogenesis. Extracellular signaling through EVs is a growing field of research for understanding fundamental mechanisms of health and disease and for the potential for biomarker discovery and therapy development. EVs are also known to play important roles in mediating the effects of exposure to environmental stress. OBJECTIVES This seminar addresses the application of new tools and approaches for EV research, developed in part through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Extracellular RNA Communication Program, and reflects presentations and discussions from a workshop held 27-28 September 2021 by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) on "Extracellular Vesicles, Exosomes, and Cell-Cell Signaling in Response to Environmental Stress." The panel of experts discussed current research on EVs and environmental exposures, highlighted recent advances in EV isolation and characterization, and considered research gaps and opportunities toward identifying and characterizing the roles for EVs in environmentally related diseases, as well as the current challenges and opportunities in this field. DISCUSSION The authors discuss the application of new experimental models, particularly organ-on-chip (OOC) systems and in vitro approaches and how these have the potential to extend findings in population-based studies of EVs in exposure-related diseases. Given the complex challenges of identifying cell-specific EVs related to environmental exposures, as well as the general heterogeneity and variability in EVs in blood and other accessible biological samples, there is a critical need for rigorous reporting of experimental methods and validation studies. The authors note that these efforts, combined with cross-disciplinary approaches, would ensure that future research efforts in environmental health studies on EV biomarkers are rigorous and reproducible. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP12980.
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- Vrinda Kalia
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Intramural Research, NIEHS, NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Basic Science and Translational Research, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Translational Toxicology, NIEHS, NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Intramural Research, NIEHS, NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, DHHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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Suvakov S, Kattah AG, Gojkovic T, Enninga EAL, Pruett J, Jayachandran M, Sousa C, Santos J, Abou Hassan C, Gonzales-Suarez M, Garovic VD. Impact of Aging and Cellular Senescence in the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia. Compr Physiol 2023; 13:5077-5114. [PMID: 37770190 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c230003] [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: 10/03/2023]
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The incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is increasing, which may be due to several factors, including an increased age at pregnancy and more comorbid health conditions during reproductive years. Preeclampsia, the most severe hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, has been associated with an increased risk of future disease, including cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Cellular senescence, the process of cell cycle arrest in response to many physiologic and maladaptive stimuli, may play an important role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia and provide a mechanistic link to future disease. In this article, we will discuss the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, the many mechanisms of cellular senescence, evidence for the involvement of senescence in the development of preeclampsia, as well as evidence that cellular senescence may link preeclampsia to the risk of future disease. Lastly, we will explore how a better understanding of the role of cellular senescence in preeclampsia may lead to therapeutic trials. © 2023 American Physiological Society. Compr Physiol 13:5077-5114, 2023.
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- Sonja Suvakov
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Fu X, Li Y, Zhang Z, Wang B, Wei R, Chu C, Xu K, Li L, Liu Y, Li X. Emerging role of miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs in pregnancy-associated diseases. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:1300-1310. [PMID: 36914956 PMCID: PMC10309522 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Accumulating studies have demonstrated that non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), functioning as important regulators of transcription and translation, are involved in the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy, especially the maternal immune adaptation process. The endometrial stromal cells (ESCs), trophoblast cells, and decidua immune cells that reside at the maternal-fetal interface are thought to play significant roles in normal pregnancy and pregnancy-associated diseases. Here, we reviewed the up-to-date evidence on how microRNA, long non-coding RNA, and circular RNA regulate ESCs, trophoblast cells, and immune cells and discussed the potential applications of these ncRNAs as diagnostic and therapeutic markers in pregnancy complications.
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- Xiaoxiao Fu
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250011, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250011, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong 250062, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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Paremmal S, Sharma N, Devi R, Gopi K. Micro RNA210 expression in pregnancies with preeclampsia. Bioinformation 2023; 19:319-322. [PMID: 37808367 PMCID: PMC10557445 DOI: 10.6026/97320630019319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Preeclampsia is one of the major causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity even in developed countries, the aetiology of which is not yet understood completely. In recent times, mi RNAs have gained prominence as regulators of the expressions of their target genes in health and pathological condition. mi RNA210, one of the important hypoxamirs, is reported to be a regulator of many cellular mechanisms including cell division, differentiation, apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, mitochondrial function, metabolism etc. Since hypoxia is the microenvironment that prevailed in preeclampsia it is worth full to see the expression pattern of mi RNA 210 as an attempt to unearth the preeclampsia pathogenesis. The placental tissue is collected from age-matched control and preeclamptic patients after strictly applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The present result shows 2.7 fold-up regulation of miRNA210 in preeclampsia in rt PCR study, the role of which need to be studied further to understand the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.
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- Shali Paremmal
- Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College Mahabubnagar, Telangana
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- Department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Saveetha Medical College, Tamilnadu
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- Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College Mahabubnagar, Telangana
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government Medical College Mahabubnagar, Telangana India
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Baig MS, Deepanshu, Prakash P, Alam P, Krishnan A. In silico analysis reveals hypoxia-induced miR-210-3p specifically targets SARS-CoV-2 RNA. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:12305-12327. [PMID: 36752331 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2175255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Human coronaviruses (HCoVs) until the emergence of SARS in 2003 were associated with mild cold and upper respiratory tract infections. The ongoing pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has enhanced the potential for infection and transmission as compared to other known members of this family. MicroRNAs (miRNA) are 21-25 nucleotides long non-coding RNA that bind to 3' UTR of genes and regulate almost every aspect of cellular function. Several human miRNAs have been known to target viral genomes, mostly to downregulate their expression and sometimes to upregulate also. In some cases, host miRNAs could be sequestered by the viral genome to create a condition for favourable virus existence. The ongoing SARS CoV-2 pandemic is unique based on its transmissibility and severity and we hypothesised that there could be a unique mechanism for its pathogenesis. In this study, we exploited in silico approach to identify human respiratory system-specific miRNAs targeting the viral genome of three highly pathogenic HCoVs (SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan strain, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV) and three low pathogenic HCoVs (OC43, NL63, and HKU1). We identified ten common microRNAs that target all HCoVs studied here. In addition, we identified unique miRNAs which targeted specifically one particular HCoV. miR-210-3p was the single unique lung-specific miRNA, which was found to target the NSP3, NSP4, and NSP13 genes of SARS-CoV-2. Further miR-210-NSP3, miR-210-NSP4, and miR-210-NSP13 SARS-CoV-2 duplexes were docked with the hAGO2 protein (PDB ID 4F3T) which showed Z-score values of -1.9, -1.7, and -1.6, respectively. The role of miR-210-3p as master hypoxia regulator and inflammation regulation may be important for SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis. Overall, this analysis advocates that miR-210-3p be investigated experimentally in SARS-CoV-2 infection.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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Liang L, Chen Y, Wu C, Cao Z, Xia L, Meng J, He L, Yang C, Wang Z. MicroRNAs: key regulators of the trophoblast function in pregnancy disorders. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:3-17. [PMID: 36508034 PMCID: PMC9742672 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-022-02677-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The placenta is essential for a successful pregnancy and healthy intrauterine development in mammals. During human pregnancy, the growth and development of the placenta are inseparable from the rapid proliferation, invasion, and migration of trophoblast cells. Previous reports have shown that the occurrence of many pregnancy disorders may be closely related to the dysfunction of trophoblasts. However, the function regulation of human trophoblast cells in the placenta is poorly understood. Therefore, studying the factors that regulate the function of trophoblast cells is necessary. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding, single-stranded RNA molecules. Increasing evidence suggests that miRNAs play a crucial role in regulating trophoblast functions. This review outlines the role of miRNAs in regulating the function of trophoblast cells and several common signaling pathways related to miRNA regulation in pregnancy disorders.
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- Lingli Liang
- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Department of Cardiovascular, The Third Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.461579.8Department of Function, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.461579.8Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.461579.8Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001 China
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MicroRNA-210 (miR-210) is a miRNA with imperative effects in the pathophysiology of human disorders. miR-210 is encoded by MIR210 gene on chromosome 11p15.5. The stem-loop of this miRNA resides in an intron of the AK123483 noncoding RNA. This miRNA is a major hypoxamir whose expression is increased in hypoxic condition in several types of cells. miR-210 has been shown to be up-regulated in almost all types of examined cancer types, except for bladder cancer, angiosarcoma and glioblastoma. Dysregulation of miR-210 in colorectal carcinoma, gastric cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia, glioblastoma and laryngeal carcinoma has been related with poor clinical outcomes. In the current review, we provide a comprehensive summary of participation of miR-210 in human disorders.
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Ning W, Wu B, Chen Y, Lian J, Chen Y. Role of microRNAs regulating trophoblast cell function in the pathogenesis of pre‑eclampsia (Review). Exp Ther Med 2022; 25:50. [PMID: 36588809 PMCID: PMC9780518 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11749] [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: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a complicated pregnancy-specific disease and is considered the primary reason for maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity. PE has a multifactorial pathogenesis but the causes of PE remain unclear. The functions of trophoblasts, including differentiation, proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis, are essential for successful pregnancy. During the early stages of placental development, trophoblasts are strictly regulated by several molecular pathways; however, an imbalance of these molecular pathways can lead to severe placental lesions and pregnancy complications. Certain microRNAs (miRs) are abnormally expressed in PE, with several miRs involved in the regulation of pregnancy-associated genes. The present review discusses the miRs regulating trophoblast function, how they affect the pathogenesis of PE and evaluating the possibility of miRs in screening, diagnosis and treatment of PE.
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- Wenwen Ning
- Fourth Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Fourth Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Fourth Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Fourth Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Fourth Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China,Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening Center, Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, P.R. China,Correspondence to: Professor Yiming Chen, Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening Center, Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), 369 Kunpeng Road, Shangcheng, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, P.R. China
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Kannampuzha S, Ravichandran M, Mukherjee AG, Wanjari UR, Renu K, Vellingiri B, Iyer M, Dey A, George A, Gopalakrishnan AV. The mechanism of action of non-coding RNAs in placental disorders. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113964. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non-coding, single-stranded RNAs (ribonucleic acids) that play important roles in many vital processes through their impact on gene expression. One such miRNA, miR210, represents a hypoxia-induced cellular miRNA group that hold a variety of functions. This review article highlights the importance of miR-210 in the development of pre-eclampsia.KEY MESSAGEmiR-210 is a promising biomarker for monitoring pregnancy with pre-eclampsia. Overexpression of miR-210 had a negative impact on the process of cell migration and trophoblast invasion.
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- Ilona Jaszczuk
- Department of Cancer Genetics with Cytogenetic Laboratory, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Genetics with Cytogenetic Laboratory, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pathology of Pregnancy, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pathology of Pregnancy, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Second Department of Gynecological Oncology, St. John's Center of Oncology of the Lublin Region, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Genetics with Cytogenetic Laboratory, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Abel T, Moodley J, Khaliq OP, Naicker T. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2: Molecular Mechanism and Therapeutic Potential in Preeclampsia Comorbidity with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infections. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232213752. [PMID: 36430232 PMCID: PMC9691176 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232213752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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This review explored the role of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) in the synergy of preeclampsia (PE), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. Downregulation of VEGFR-2 in PE promotes endothelial dysfunction and prevents endothelial cell (EC) migration, proliferation, and differentiation. The HIV-1 accessory protein, tat (trans-activator of transcription), prevents VEGFR-2 signaling via the vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) ligand. Combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) may cause immune reconstitution, impaired decidualization, and endothelial injury, thus may be a risk factor for PE development. The VEGF/VEGFR-2 interaction may be associated with SARS-CoV-2-related pulmonary oedema. Endothelial dysfunction and heightened inflammation are both associated with PE, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2 infection; therefore, it is plausible that both characteristics may be exacerbated in the synergy of these events. In addition, this review explored microRNAs (miR) regulating VEGFR-2. An overexpression of miR-126 is evident in PE, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2 infection; thus, modulating the expression of miR-126 may be a therapeutic strategy. However, the involvement of microRNAs in PE, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2 infection needs further investigating. Since these conditions have been evaluated independently, this review attempts to predict their clinical manifestations in their synergy, as well as independently; thereby providing a platform for early diagnosis and therapeutic potential in PE, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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- Tashlen Abel
- Women’s Health and HIV Research Group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Women’s Health and HIV Research Group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa
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- Optics and Imaging Centre, Doris Duke Medical Research Institution, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa
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Pregnancy complications affect millions of women each year. Some of these diseases have high morbidity and mortality such as preeclampsia. At present, there is no safe and effective treatment for pregnancy complications, so it is still a difficult clinical problem. As many pregnancy complications are closely related to placental dysplasia, placenta-specific therapy, as an important method, is expected to be a safe, effective, and specific therapeutic strategy. This review explains in detail the placenta physiological structure, characteristics, and action mechanism of some biomolecules and signaling pathways that play roles in normal development and disorders of the development of the placenta, and how to use these biomolecules as therapeutic targets when the placenta disorder causes disease, combining the latest progress in the field of nanodelivery systems, so as to lay a foundation for the development of placenta-specific therapy of pregnancy complications.
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- Yang Liu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.,Department of Pharmacy, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, Henan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, No. 100, Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhenzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Hayder H, Shan Y, Chen Y, O’Brien JA, Peng C. Role of microRNAs in trophoblast invasion and spiral artery remodeling: Implications for preeclampsia. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:995462. [PMID: 36263015 PMCID: PMC9575991 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.995462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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It is now well-established that microRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of gene expression. The role of miRNAs in placental development and trophoblast function is constantly expanding. Trophoblast invasion and their ability to remodel uterine spiral arteries are essential for proper placental development and successful pregnancy outcome. Many miRNAs are reported to be dysregulated in pregnancy complications, especially preeclampsia and they exert various regulatory effects on trophoblasts. In this review, we provide a brief overview of miRNA biogenesis and their mechanism of action, as well as of trophoblasts differentiation, invasion and spiral artery remodeling. We then discuss the role of miRNAs in trophoblasts invasion and spiral artery remodeling, focusing on miRNAs that have been thoroughly investigated, especially using multiple model systems. We also discuss the potential role of miRNAs in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.
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- Heyam Hayder
- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- *Correspondence: Chun Peng,
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Kochhar P, Vukku M, Rajashekhar R, Mukhopadhyay A. microRNA signatures associated with fetal growth restriction: a systematic review. Eur J Clin Nutr 2022; 76:1088-1102. [PMID: 34741137 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-021-01041-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Placental-origin microRNA (miRNA) profiles can be useful toward early diagnosis and management of fetal growth restriction (FGR) and associated complications. We conducted a systematic review to identify case-control studies that have examined miRNA signatures associated with human FGR. We systematically searched PubMed and ScienceDirect databases for relevant articles and manually searched reference lists of the relevant articles till May 18th, 2021. Of the 2133 studies identified, 21 were included. FGR-associated upregulation of miR-210 and miR-424 and downregulation of a placenta-specific miRNA cluster miRNA located on C19MC (miR-518b, miR-519d) and miR-221-3p was reported by >1 included studies. Analysis of the target genes of these miRNA as well as pathway analysis pointed to the involvement of angiogenesis and growth signaling pathways, such as the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase- protein kinase B (PI3K-Akt) pathway. Only 3 out of the 21 included studies reported FGR-associated miRNAs in matched placental and maternal blood samples. We conclude that FGR-associated placental miRNAs could be utilized to inform clinical practice towards early diagnosis of FGR, provided enough evidence from studies on matched placental and maternal blood samples become available.Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) registration number: CRD42019136762.
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- P Kochhar
- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India
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- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India
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- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India.,Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
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- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A Recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India.
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Hu XQ, Song R, Dasgupta C, Romero M, Juarez R, Hanson J, Blood AB, Wilson SM, Zhang L. MicroRNA-210-mediated mitochondrial reactive oxygen species confer hypoxia-induced suppression of spontaneous transient outward currents in ovine uterine arteries. Br J Pharmacol 2022; 179:4640-4654. [PMID: 35776536 PMCID: PMC9474621 DOI: 10.1111/bph.15914] [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: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose Hypoxia during pregnancy is associated with increased uterine vascular resistance and elevated blood pressure both in women and female sheep. A previous study demonstrated a causal role of microRNA‐210 (miR‐210) in gestational hypoxia‐induced suppression of Ca2+ sparks/spontaneous transient outward currents (STOCs) in ovine uterine arteries, but the underlying mechanisms remain undetermined. We tested the hypothesis that miR‐210 perturbs mitochondrial metabolism and increases mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) that confer hypoxia‐induced suppression of STOCs in uterine arteries. Experimental Approach Resistance‐sized uterine arteries were isolated from near‐term pregnant sheep and were treated ex vivo in normoxia and hypoxia (10.5% O2) for 48 h. Key Results Hypoxia increased mtROS and suppressed mitochondrial respiration in uterine arteries, which were also produced by miR‐210 mimic to normoxic arteries and blocked by antagomir miR‐210‐LNA in hypoxic arteries. Hypoxia or miR‐210 mimic inhibited Ca2+ sparks/STOCs and increased uterine arterial myogenic tone, which were inhibited by the mitochondria‐targeted antioxidant MitoQ. Hypoxia and miR‐210 down‐regulated iron–sulfur cluster scaffold protein (ISCU) in uterine arteries and knockdown of ISCU via siRNAs suppressed mitochondrial respiration, increased mtROS, and inhibited STOCs. In addition, blockade of mitochondrial electron transport chain with antimycin and rotenone inhibited large‐conductance Ca2+‐activated K+ channels, decreased STOCs and increased uterine arterial myogenic tone. Conclusion and Implications This study demonstrates a novel mechanistic role for the miR‐210‐ISCU‐mtROS axis in inhibiting Ca2+ sparks/STOCs in the maladaptation of uterine arteries and provides new insights into the understanding of mitochondrial perturbations in the pathogenesis of pregnancy complications resulted from hypoxia.
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- Xiang-Qun Hu
- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Lawrence D. Longo MD Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, USA
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Cirkovic A, Stanisavljevic D, Milin-Lazovic J, Rajovic N, Pavlovic V, Milicevic O, Savic M, Kostic Peric J, Aleksic N, Milic N, Stanisavljevic T, Mikovic Z, Garovic V, Milic N. Preeclamptic Women Have Disrupted Placental microRNA Expression at the Time of Preeclampsia Diagnosis: Meta-Analysis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:782845. [PMID: 35004644 PMCID: PMC8740308 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.782845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Introduction: Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-associated, multi-organ, life-threatening disease that appears after the 20th week of gestation. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine whether women with PE have disrupted miRNA expression compared to women who do not have PE. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that reported miRNAs expression levels in placenta or peripheral blood of pregnant women with vs. without PE. Studies published before October 29, 2021 were identified through PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science. Two reviewers used predefined forms and protocols to evaluate independently the eligibility of studies based on titles and abstracts and to perform full-text screening, data abstraction and quality assessment. Standardized mean difference (SMD) was used as a measure of effect size. Results: 229 publications were included in the systematic review and 53 in the meta-analysis. The expression levels in placenta were significantly higher in women with PE compared to women without PE for miRNA-16 (SMD = 1.51,95%CI = 0.55-2.46), miRNA-20b (SMD = 0.89, 95%CI = 0.33-1.45), miRNA-23a (SMD = 2.02, 95%CI = 1.25-2.78), miRNA-29b (SMD = 1.37, 95%CI = 0.36-2.37), miRNA-155 (SMD = 2.99, 95%CI = 0.83-5.14) and miRNA-210 (SMD = 1.63, 95%CI = 0.69-2.58), and significantly lower for miRNA-376c (SMD = -4.86, 95%CI = -9.51 to -0.20). An increased level of miRNK-155 expression was found in peripheral blood of women with PE (SMD = 2.06, 95%CI = 0.35-3.76), while the expression level of miRNA-16 was significantly lower in peripheral blood of PE women (SMD = -0.47, 95%CI = -0.91 to -0.03). The functional roles of the presented miRNAs include control of trophoblast proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, differentiation, cellular metabolism and angiogenesis. Conclusion: miRNAs play an important role in the pathophysiology of PE. The identification of differentially expressed miRNAs in maternal blood creates an opportunity to define an easily accessible biomarker of PE.
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- Andja Cirkovic
- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Biology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics Narodni Front, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.,Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Qiao J, Peng Q, Qian F, You Q, Feng L, Hu S, Liu W, Huang L, Shu X, Sun B. HIV-1 Vpr protein upregulates microRNA-210-5p expression to induce G2 arrest by targeting TGIF2. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0261971. [PMID: 34965271 PMCID: PMC8716043 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important molecules that mediate virus-host interactions, mainly by regulating gene expression via gene silencing. Here, we demonstrated that HIV-1 infection upregulated miR-210-5p in HIV-1-inoculated cell lines and in the serum of HIV-1-infected individuals. Luciferase reporter assays and western blotting confirmed that a target protein of miR-210-5p, TGIF2, is regulated by HIV-1 infection. Furthermore, HIV-1 Vpr protein induced miR-210-5p expression. The use of a miR-210-5p inhibitor and TGIF2 overexpression showed that Vpr upregulated miR-210-5p and thereby downregulated TGIF2, which might be one of the mechanisms used by Vpr to induce G2 arrest. Moreover, we identified a transcription factor, NF-κB p50, which upregulated miR-210-5p in response to Vpr protein. In conclusion, we identified a mechanism whereby miR-210-5p, which is induced upon HIV-1 infection, targets TGIF2. This pathway was initiated by Vpr protein activating NF-κB p50, which promoted G2 arrest. These alterations orchestrated by miRNA provide new evidence on how HIV-1 interacts with its host during infection and increase our understanding of the mechanism by which Vpr regulates the cell cycle.
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- Jialu Qiao
- Wuhan Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Division of HIV/AIDS, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
- * E-mail: (BS); (XS)
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- Wuhan Institute of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
- * E-mail: (BS); (XS)
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Boukrout N, Souidi M, Lahdaoui F, Duchêne B, Neve B, Coppin L, Leteurtre E, Torrisani J, Van Seuningen I, Jonckheere N. Antagonistic Roles of the Tumor Suppressor miR-210-3p and Oncomucin MUC4 Forming a Negative Feedback Loop in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13246197. [PMID: 34944818 PMCID: PMC8699468 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13246197] [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: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary We aimed at characterizing microRNAs activated downstream of MUC4-associated signaling in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. We investigated the MUC4-miR-210-3p reciprocal regulation and deciphered miR-210-3p biological roles in vitro and in vivo. We showed a MUC4-miR-210-3p negative feedback loop that involves NF-κB in PDAC-derived cells and the miR-210-3p anti-tumoral functions, suggesting a complex balance between antagonistic pro-oncogenic functions of the oncomucin MUC4 and anti-tumoral roles of the miR-210-3p. Abstract Background: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a deadly cancer with an extremely poor prognosis. MUC4 membrane-bound mucin is neoexpressed in early pancreatic neoplastic lesions and is associated with PDAC progression and chemoresistance. In cancers, microRNAs (miRNAs, small noncoding RNAs) are crucial regulators of carcinogenesis, chemotherapy response and even metastatic processes. In this study, we aimed at identifying and characterizing miRNAs activated downstream of MUC4-associated signaling in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. MiRnome analysis comparing MUC4-KD versus Mock cancer cells showed that MUC4 inhibition impaired miR-210-3p expression. Therefore, we aimed to better understand the miR-210-3p biological roles. Methods: miR-210-3p expression level was analyzed by RT-qPCR in PDAC-derived cell lines (PANC89 Mock and MUC4-KD, PANC-1 and MiaPACA-2), as well as in mice and patients tissues. The MUC4-miR-210-3p regulation was investigated using luciferase reporter construct and chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments. Stable cell lines expressing miR-210-3p or anti-miR-210-3p were established using CRISPR/Cas9 technology or lentiviral transduction. We evaluated the biological activity of miR-210-3p in vitro by measuring cell proliferation and migration and in vivo using a model of subcutaneous xenograft. Results: miR-210-3p expression is correlated with MUC4 expression in PDAC-derived cells and human samples, and in pancreatic PanIN lesions of Pdx1-Cre; LstopL-KrasG12D mice. MUC4 enhances miR-210-3p expression levels via alteration of the NF-κB signaling pathway. Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments showed p50 NF-κB subunit binding on miR-210-3p promoter regions. We established a reciprocal regulation since miR-210-3p repressed MUC4 expression via its 3′-UTR. MiR-210-3p transient transfection of PANC89, PANC-1 and MiaPACA-2 cells led to a decrease in cell proliferation and migration. These biological effects were validated in cells overexpressing or knocked-down for miR-210-3p. Finally, we showed that miR-210-3p inhibits pancreatic tumor growth and proliferation in vivo. Conclusion: We identified a MUC4-miR-210-3p negative feedback loop in early-onset PDAC, but also revealed new functions of miR-210-3p in both in vitro and in vivo proliferation and migration of pancreatic cancer cells, suggesting a complex balance between MUC4 pro-oncogenic roles and miR-210-3p anti-tumoral effects.
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- Nihad Boukrout
- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Université de Toulouse, INSERM, Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier, Centre de Recherches en Cancérologie de Toulouse, F-31037 Toulouse, France;
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER—Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, F-59000 Lille, France; (N.B.); (M.S.); (F.L.); (B.D.); (B.N.); (L.C.); (E.L.); (I.V.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-3-2029-8865
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Defective Uteroplacental Vascular Remodeling in Preeclampsia: Key Molecular Factors Leading to Long Term Cardiovascular Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222011202. [PMID: 34681861 PMCID: PMC8539609 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222011202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia is a complex hypertensive disorder in pregnancy which can be lethal and is responsible for more than 70,000 maternal deaths worldwide every year. Besides the higher risk of unfavorable obstetric outcomes in women with preeclampsia, another crucial aspect that needs to be considered is the association between preeclampsia and the postpartum cardiovascular health of the mother. Currently, preeclampsia is classified as one of the major risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women, which doubles the risk of venous thromboembolic events, stroke, and ischemic heart disease. In order to comprehend the pathophysiology behind the linkage between preeclampsia and the development of postpartum CVD, a thorough understanding of the abnormal uteroplacental vascular remodeling in preeclampsia is essential. Therefore, this review aims to summarize the current knowledge of the defective process of spiral artery remodeling in preeclampsia and how the resulting placental damage leads to excessive angiogenic imbalance and systemic inflammation in long term CVD. Key molecular factors in the pathway-including novel findings of microRNAs-will be discussed with suggestions of future management strategies of preventing CVD in women with a history of preeclampsia.
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Kochhar P, Dwarkanath P, Ravikumar G, Thomas A, Crasta J, Thomas T, Kurpad AV, Mukhopadhyay A. Placental expression of miR-21-5p, miR-210-3p and miR-141-3p: relation to human fetoplacental growth. Eur J Clin Nutr 2021; 76:730-738. [PMID: 34611295 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-021-01017-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) and their target genes in placental tissue is associated with foetal growth restriction. We aimed to evaluate associations of placental miR-21-5p, miR-141-3p and miR-210-3p expression with maternal, placental and newborn parameters and with placental expression of their potential target genes PTEN, VEGF, FLT and ENG in a set of well-characterized small- (SGA) and appropriate- (AGA) for gestational age full-term singleton pregnancies. SUBJECTS/METHODS Placental samples (n = 80) from 26 SGA and 54 AGA were collected from full-term singleton pregnancies. Placental transcript abundances of miR-21-5p, miR-141-3p and miR-210-3p were assessed after normalization to a reference miRNA, mir-16-5p by real-time quantitative PCR. Placental transcript abundances of PTEN, VEGF, FLT and ENG were assessed after normalizing to a panel of reference genes. RESULTS Placental miR-21-5p transcript abundance was negatively associated with placental weight (n = 80, r = -0.222, P = 0.047) and this association was specific to the AGA births (n = 54, r = -0.292, P = 0.032). Placental transcript abundances of miR-210-3p and miR-141-3p were not associated with placental weight or birth weight in all 80 births. However, placental miR-210-3p transcript abundance was positively associated with birth weight specifically in the SGA births (n = 26, r = 0.449, P = 0.021). Placental transcript abundance of miR-21-5p was negatively associated with PTEN transcript abundance (Spearman's ρ = -0.245, P = 0.028) while that of miR-141-3p was positively associated with FLT (Spearman's ρ = 0.261, P = 0.019) and ENG (Spearman's ρ = 0.259, P = 0.020) transcript abundances in all 80 births. CONCLUSION We conclude that placental miR-21-5p and miR-210-3p may be involved in fetoplacental growth. However, this regulation is unlikely to be mediated through placental expression of PTEN, VEGF, FLT or ENG.
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- P Kochhar
- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A recognized research centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India
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- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A recognized research centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Pathology, St John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Pathology, St John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A recognized research centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India
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- Division of Nutrition, St. John's Research Institute, A recognized research centre of University of Mysore, Bangalore, India.
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Inno R, Kikas T, Lillepea K, Laan M. Coordinated Expressional Landscape of the Human Placental miRNome and Transcriptome. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:697947. [PMID: 34368147 PMCID: PMC8334369 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.697947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Placenta is a unique organ that serves its own function, and contributes to maternal gestational adaptation and fetal development. Coordination of its transcriptome to satisfy all the maternal-fetal needs across gestation is not fully understood. MicroRNAs are powerful transcriptome modulators capable to adjust rapidly the expression level and dynamics of large gene sets. This MiR-Seq based study presents a multi-omics investigation of the human placental miRNome and its synergy with the transcriptome. The analysis included 52 placentas representing three trimesters of normal pregnancy, and term cases of late-onset preeclampsia (LO-PE), gestational diabetes and affected fetal growth. Gestational-age dependent differential expression (FDR < 0.05) was detected for 319 of 417 tested miRNAs (76.5%). A shared list of target genes of dynamic miRNAs suggested their coordinated action. The most abundant miR-143-3p revealed as a marker for pregnancy progression. The data suggested critical, but distinct roles of placenta-specific imprinted C19MC and C14MC miRNA clusters. Paternally encoded primate-specific C19MC was highly transcribed during first trimester, potentially fine-tuning the early placental transcriptome in dosage-sensitive manner. Maternally encoded eutherian C14MC showed high expression until term, underlining its key contribution across gestation. A major shift in placental miRNome (16% miRNAs) was observed in LO-PE, but not in other term pregnancy complications. Notably, 13/38 upregulated miRNAs were transcribed from C19MC and only one from C14MC, whereas 11/28 downregulated miRNAs represented C14MC and none C19MC. miR-210-3p, miR-512-5p, miR-32-5p, miR-19a-3p, miR-590-3p, miR-379-5p were differentially expressed in LO-PE and cases of small-for-gestational-age newborns, supporting a shared etiology. Expression correlation analysis with the RNA-Seq data (16,567 genes) of the same samples clustered PE-linked miRNAs into five groups. Large notable clusters of miRNA–gene pairs showing directly and inversely correlated expression dynamics suggested potential functional relationships in both scenarios. The first genome-wide study of placental miR-eQTLs identified 66 placental SNVs associated with the expression of neighboring miRNAs, including PE-linked miRNAs miR-30a-5p, miR-210-3p, miR-490-3p and miR-518-5p. This study provided a rich catalog of miRNAs for further in-depth investigations of their individual and joint effect on placental transcriptome. Several highlighted miRNAs may serve as potential biomarkers for pregnancy monitoring and targets to prevent or treat gestational disorders.
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- Rain Inno
- Human Genetics Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Human Genetics Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Human Genetics Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Human Genetics Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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Highly Magnetized Encoded Hydrogel Microparticles with Enhanced Rinsing Capabilities for Efficient microRNA Detection. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9070848. [PMID: 34356912 PMCID: PMC8301431 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9070848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Encoded hydrogel microparticles mounting DNA probes are powerful tools for high-performance microRNA (miRNA) detection in terms of sensitivity, specificity, and multiplex detection capability. However, several particle rinsing steps in the assay procedure present challenges for rapid and efficient detection. To overcome this limitation, we encapsulated dense magnetic nanoparticles to reduce the rinsing steps and duration via magnetic separation. A large number of magnetic nanoparticles were encapsulated into hydrogel microparticles based on a discontinuous dewetting technique combined with degassed micromolding lithography. In addition, we attached DNA probes targeting three types of miRNAs related to preeclampsia to magnetically encoded hydrogel microparticles by post-synthesis conjugation and achieved sensitivity comparable to that of conventional nonmagnetic encoded hydrogel microparticles. To demonstrate the multiplex capability of magnetically encoded hydrogel microparticles while maintaining the advantages of the simplified rinsing process when addressing multiple samples, we conducted a triplex detection of preeclampsia-related miRNAs. In conclusion, the introduction of magnetically encoded hydrogel microparticles not only allowed efficient miRNA detection but also provided comparable sensitivity and multiplexed detectability to conventional nonmagnetic encoded hydrogel microparticles.
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Brodowski L, Schröder-Heurich B, von Hardenberg S, Richter K, von Kaisenberg CS, Dittrich-Breiholz O, Meyer N, Dörk T, von Versen-Höynck F. MicroRNA Profiles of Maternal and Neonatal Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Preeclampsia. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22105320. [PMID: 34070163 PMCID: PMC8158476 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Preeclampsia is associated with an increased cardiovascular morbidity of mother and offspring, thus contributing to a substantial burden in women and children’s health. It has been proven that endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) numbers and functional characteristics are impaired in cardiovascular disease and preeclampsia, although causative factors for the latter have remained elusive. MicroRNA (miRNA) modifications are a potential mechanism through which exposure to an altered environment translates into the development of chronic disease. In this study, we examined whether development of preeclampsia corresponds to alterations of miRNAs in maternal- and cord-blood-derived EPC. To test this end, we analyzed maternal and neonatal miRNAs via RNA sequencing from endothelial cells of preeclamptic and healthy controls in different cell culture passages. We were able to demonstrate differentially represented miRNAs in all groups. Hsa-miR-1270 showed significantly different levels in cord blood EPC from preeclampsia versus control and was negatively correlated with mRNA levels of its predicted targets ANGPTL7 and TFRC. Transfection with an hsa-miR-1270 inhibitor decreased the tube formation capacity and chemotactic motility but did not change proliferation in vitro. Target predictions and gene set enrichment analyses identified alternative splicing as a significantly enriched pathway for hsa-miR-1270. The top miRNAs in three other groups were predicted to target transcriptional and developmental pathways. Here, we showed for the first time significantly different levels of miRNAs and differently represented mRNA levels of predicted target genes in EPC derived from preeclampsia. Understanding the effects of preeclampsia on the epigenetic mechanisms of EPC will be crucial and may provide initial insights for further evaluation of the benefits of therapies targeting this cell population.
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- Lars Brodowski
- Gynecology Research Unit, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany; (L.B.); (B.S.-H.); (S.v.H.); (K.R.); (N.M.); (T.D.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany;
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- Gynecology Research Unit, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany; (L.B.); (B.S.-H.); (S.v.H.); (K.R.); (N.M.); (T.D.)
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- Gynecology Research Unit, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany; (L.B.); (B.S.-H.); (S.v.H.); (K.R.); (N.M.); (T.D.)
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- Gynecology Research Unit, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany; (L.B.); (B.S.-H.); (S.v.H.); (K.R.); (N.M.); (T.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany;
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- Research Core Unit Genomics, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany;
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- Gynecology Research Unit, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany; (L.B.); (B.S.-H.); (S.v.H.); (K.R.); (N.M.); (T.D.)
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- Gynecology Research Unit, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany; (L.B.); (B.S.-H.); (S.v.H.); (K.R.); (N.M.); (T.D.)
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- Gynecology Research Unit, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany; (L.B.); (B.S.-H.); (S.v.H.); (K.R.); (N.M.); (T.D.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-511-532-8703; Fax: +49-511-532-6081
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Wang R, Zou L, Yang X. microRNA-210/ Long non-coding RNA MEG3 axis inhibits trophoblast cell migration and invasion by suppressing EMT process. Placenta 2021; 109:64-71. [PMID: 33990028 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pre-eclampsia is characterized by insufficient spiral artery remodeling, and trophoblast dysfunction plays an important role in this process. Noncoding RNAs (microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) are included) can regulate trophoblasts. MicroRNA-210 (miR-210) can decrease trophoblast cell migration and invasion and may act as a biomarker for preeclampsia. LncRNA maternally expressed gene 3 (MEG3) plays a positive role in pre-eclampsia, and MEG3 can be a downstream target of miR-210 in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). However, the effect of miR-210 on MEG3 and the mechanism of action of the miR-210/MEG3 axis in trophoblasts remain unclear. METHOD The localization of miR-210 and MEG3 in the human placenta in early pregnancy was determined by in situ hybridization. Then, HTR8/SVneo cells were used to investigated the effect of miR-210 on MEG3 expression and biological activity of trophoblasts in the migration and invasion assays. Gain- and loss-of-function experiments were performed to determine the mechanism of action of miR-210 and MEG3 in Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of HTR8/SVneo cells. RESULTS The qRT-PCR and western blotting results demonstrated that the upregulation of miR-210 decreases MEG3, N-cadherin and Vimentin expression and increases E-cadherin expression to inhibit EMT in HTR-8/SVneo cells. Inhibition of the expression of miR-210 results in the opposite effects. Gain- and loss-of-function assay indicated that miR-210 can impair the EMT, migration, and invasion of HTR8/SVneo cells by regulating the expression of MEG3. DISSCUSSION MiR-210 may be a negative regulator of trophoblast EMT that acts by suppressing MEG3 expression.
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- Rongli Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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Chen A, Yu R, Jiang S, Xia Y, Chen Y. Recent Advances of MicroRNAs, Long Non-coding RNAs, and Circular RNAs in Preeclampsia. Front Physiol 2021; 12:659638. [PMID: 33995125 PMCID: PMC8121253 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.659638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia is a clinical syndrome characterized by multiple-organ dysfunction, such as maternal hypertension and proteinuria, after 20 weeks of gestation. It is a common cause of fetal growth restriction, fetal malformation, and maternal death. At present, termination of pregnancy is the only way to prevent the development of the disease. Non-coding RNAs, including microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs, are involved in important pathological and physiological functions in life cycle activities including ontogeny, reproduction, apoptosis, and cell reprogramming, and are closely associated with human diseases. Accumulating evidence suggests that non-coding RNAs are involved in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia through regulation of various physiological functions. In this review, we discuss the current evidence of the pathogenesis of preeclampsia, introduce the types and biological functions of non-coding RNA, and summarize the roles of non-coding RNA in the pathophysiological development of preeclampsia from the perspectives of oxidative stress, hypoxia, angiogenesis, decidualization, trophoblast invasion and proliferation, immune regulation, and inflammation. Finally, we briefly discuss the potential clinical application and future prospects of non-coding RNA as a biomarker for the diagnosis of preeclampsia.
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- Ailing Chen
- Translational Medicine Laboratory, Research Institute for Reproductive Health and Genetic Diseases, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Neonatology, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Research Institute for Reproductive Health and Genetic Diseases, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Translational Medicine Laboratory, Research Institute for Reproductive Health and Genetic Diseases, The Affiliated Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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Abel T, Moodley J, Naicker T. The Involvement of MicroRNAs in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Comorbid with HIV-Associated Preeclampsia. Curr Hypertens Rep 2021; 23:20. [PMID: 33847825 PMCID: PMC8042355 DOI: 10.1007/s11906-021-01138-5] [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] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Purpose of Review This review investigated the potential role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the synergy of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, preeclampsia (PE), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Maternal health is a great concern when treating pregnant women fighting this triad of diseases, which is highly prevalent in South Africa. MicroRNAs are involved in fine-tuning of physiological processes. Disruptions to the balance of this minute protein can lead to various physiological changes that are sometimes pathological. Recent Findings MicroRNAs have recently been implicated in PE and have been linked to the anti-angiogenic imbalance evident in PE. Recent in silico studies have identified potential host miRNAs with anti-viral properties against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Studies have demonstrated dysregulated expression of several miRNAs in HIV-1 infection along with the ability of HIV-1 to downregulate anti-viral host microRNAs. Summary This review has highlighted the significant gap in literature on the potential of miRNAs in women with HIV-associated PE in synergy with the novel SARS-CoV-2 infection. In addition, this review has provided evidence of the critical role that the epigenetic regulatory mechanism of miRNA plays in viral infections and PE, thereby providing a foundation for further research investigating the potential of therapeutic miRNA development with fewer side-effects for pregnant women.
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- Tashlen Abel
- Optics and Imaging Centre, Doris Duke Medical Research Institution, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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- Women's Health and HIV Research Group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Optics and Imaging Centre, Doris Duke Medical Research Institution, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Overexpression of miR-210-3p Impairs Extravillous Trophoblast Functions Associated with Uterine Spiral Artery Remodeling. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22083961. [PMID: 33921262 PMCID: PMC8069107 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22083961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Hsa-miR-210-3p has been reported to be upregulated in preeclampsia (PE); however, the functions of miR-210-3p in placental development are not fully understood, and, consequently, miR-210-3p’s role in the pathogenesis of PE is still under investigation. In this study, we found that overexpression of miR-210-3p reduced trophoblast migration and invasion, extravillous trophoblast (EVT) outgrowth in first trimester explants, expression of endovascular trophoblast (enEVT) markers and the ability of trophoblast to form endothelial-like networks. In addition, miR-210-3p overexpression significantly downregulated the mRNA levels of interleukin-1B and -8, as well as CXC motif ligand 1. These cytokines have been suggested to play a role in EVT invasion and the recruitment of immune cells to the spiral artery remodeling sites. We also showed that caudal-related homeobox transcription factor 2 (CDX2) is targeted by miR-210-3p and that CDX2 downregulation mimicked the observed effects of miR-210-3p upregulation in trophoblasts. These findings suggest that miR-210-3p may play a role in regulating events associated with enEVT functions and its overexpression could impair spiral artery remodeling, thereby contributing to PE.
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Jairajpuri DS, Malalla ZH, Sarray S, Mahmood N. Analysis of differential expression of hypoxia-inducible microRNA-210 gene targets in mild and severe preeclamptic patients. Noncoding RNA Res 2021; 6:51-57. [PMID: 33778218 PMCID: PMC7973385 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia (PE) is a multi-system disorder that is specific to human pregnancy. Inadequate oxygenation of uterus and placenta is considered as one of the leading causes for the disease. MicroRNA-210(miR-210) is one of the prime molecules that has emerged in response to hypoxia. The objective of this study was to determine miR-210 expression patterns in plasma from severe PE and mild PE patients, and how that affects the expression of miR-210 target genes. The expression levels of miR-210 were validated using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR in plasma of severe PE (15) and mild PE (15) patients in comparison to controls subjects (15) with normal pregnancy. Then, the association between miR-210 and its downstream genes was validated by using human miR-210 targets RT2 profiler PCR Array. Both the categories (mild and severe) showed significantly high miR-210 expression levels. Also out of the 84 hypoxia miR-210 associated genes screened using mRNA, 18 genes were found to be differentially expressed in severe PE whereas 16 genes in mild PE cases with varying magnitude. All the genes in both the PE groups were found downregulated in comparison to controls. These downregulated genes expressed in both the cases were shown to be participating in immunosuppression, apoptosis, cell growth, signaling, angiogenesis, DNA repair. This study provides novel data on the genes that work downstream of miR-210 and how dysregulated expression of miR-210 can affect their expression and in turn functioning which can be associated with PE risk and severity. This study is the very first to determine the effect of miR-210 expression levels on associated genes in plasma samples.
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- Deeba S. Jairajpuri
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, Bahrain
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Zhu L, Liu Z. Serum from patients with hypertension promotes endothelial dysfunction to induce trophoblast invasion through the miR‑27b‑3p/ATPase plasma membrane Ca 2+ transporting 1 axis. Mol Med Rep 2021; 23:319. [PMID: 33760199 PMCID: PMC7974411 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.11958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Pregnancy‑induced hypertension is often accompanied by preeclampsia. The present study investigated whether microRNA (miR)‑27b‑3p affected the occurrence of preeclampsia by regulating the function of endothelial cells. Expressions levels of miR‑27b‑3p and ATPase plasma membrane Ca2+ transporting 1 (ATP2B1) were determined using reverse‑transcription quantitative PCR. miR‑27b‑3p targeting ATP2B1 was predicted using bioinformatics and further confirmed by dual‑luciferase reporter assays. Cell Counting Kit‑8, Transwell and Matrigel tube formation assays were performed to detect the effects of miR‑27b‑3p on proliferation, migration and tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), respectively. Moreover, HTR8/SVneos cells were co‑cultured with HUVECs to detect the invasion of trophoblast cells, and the expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‑2 and MMP‑9 of HUVECs and HTR8/SVneos were detected by western blotting. Expression levels of miR‑27b‑3p were upregulated in the serum of patients with hypertension and preeclampsia, which could target and regulate the expression of ATP2B1. The expression levels of miR‑27b‑3p were increased and those of ATP2B1 were reduced in HUVECs from hypertensive serums. Moreover, miR‑27b‑3p mimics reduced the expression level of ATP2B1, and miR‑27b‑3p inhibitor reversed the effect of hypertensive serum on ATP2B1 expression. Furthermore, patients with hypertension showed increased endothelial dysfunction, reduced trophoblastic invasion and the expressions of VEGF, MMP‑2 and MMP‑9, and miR‑27b‑3p mimics and silencing of ATP2B1 produced similar results to HUVECs. The miR‑27b‑3p inhibitor reversed the effect of hypertensive serum, and silencing of ATP2B1 inhibited the improvement of miR‑27b‑3p inhibitor to HUVECs and HTR‑8/SVneo cells in proliferation, migration and tube formation. The current findings suggested that miR‑27b‑3p promoted proliferation, migration and tube formation of HUVECs and enhanced invasion of trophoblast cells, via regulation of ATP2B1. Thus, miR‑27b‑3p could be considered as a molecular risk factor in the pathogenesis and development of preeclampsia.
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- Libo Zhu
- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, P.R. China
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Kolkova Z, Holubekova V, Grendar M, Nachajova M, Zubor P, Pribulova T, Loderer D, Zigo I, Biringer K, Hornakova A. Association of Circulating miRNA Expression with Preeclampsia, Its Onset, and Severity. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:476. [PMID: 33800458 PMCID: PMC8001188 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11030476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are one of the important regulators of cellular functions fundamental for healthy pregnancy processes, including angiogenesis and differentiation of trophoblast cells, and their deregulation could be implicated in the pathogenesis of pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia (PE). The aim of this study was to assess the association of miRNA expression in plasma samples with PE, its onset, and severity. Our study enrolled 59 pregnant women, 27 in the preeclamptic study group and 32 in the control group with physiological pregnancy. Preeclamptic pregnancies were divided into subgroups based on the severity and onset of disease. Relative expression of miR-21-5p, miR-155-5p, miR-210-5p, miR-16-5p, and miR-650 isolated from plasma samples was analysed by quantitative real-time PCR and normalised to experimentally established reference genes. Our results revealed upregulation of miR-21-5p (1.16-fold change, p = 0.0015), miR-155-5p (1.62-fold change, p = 0.0005) in preeclamptic pregnancies, compared to controls. Overexpression of these two miRNAs was observed, especially in subgroups of severe and late-onset PE compared to healthy pregnancies. Although we hypothesised that the expression level of studied miRNAs could vary between PE subtypes (mild vs. severe, early onset vs. late-onset), no obvious differences were detected. In conclusion, our study could contribute to the large-scale studies for the identification of non-invasive biomarkers for PE detection to improve outcomes for women and their new-borns.
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- Zuzana Kolkova
- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, 0379 Oslo, Norway;
- OBGY Health & Care, Ltd., 010 01 Zilina, Slovakia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin University Hospital, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (M.N.); (T.P.); (I.Z.); (K.B.)
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia; (V.H.); (M.G.); (D.L.); (A.H.)
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Hornakova A, Kolkova Z, Holubekova V, Loderer D, Lasabova Z, Biringer K, Halasova E. Diagnostic Potential of MicroRNAs as Biomarkers in the Detection of Preeclampsia. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2021; 24:321-327. [PMID: 32511062 DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2019.0264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia is a multisystemic disorder that occurs in 5-8% of pregnant women and remains a leading cause of both maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The disease is characterized by the abnormal vascular response to placentation, but the exact pathophysiology and pathogenesis of preeclampsia remain unknown. Risk factors for preeclampsia include increased maternal age, obesity, multiple gestations, and a history of preeclampsia. Several studies have suggested that altered expression of some microRNAs (miRNAs) in placental tissue, and maternal circulation, may be associated with several types of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and spontaneous abortion. It is assumed that these miRNAs play an important role in various cellular processes important for maintaining a healthy pregnancy, including promoting angiogenesis and the differentiation of trophoblast cells. In this review, we discuss the role of miRNAs as potential biomarkers of preeclampsia.
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- Andrea Hornakova
- Biomedical Center Martin JFM CU, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Biomedical Center Martin JFM CU, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Biomedical Center Martin JFM CU, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Biomedical Center Martin JFM CU, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genomics and Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Biomedical Center Martin JFM CU, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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Hu XQ, Dasgupta C, Song R, Romero M, Wilson SM, Zhang L. MicroRNA-210 Mediates Hypoxia-Induced Repression of Spontaneous Transient Outward Currents in Sheep Uterine Arteries During Gestation. Hypertension 2021; 77:1412-1427. [PMID: 33641365 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.120.16831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Xiang-Qun Hu
- From the Lawrence D. Longo, MD, Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
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- From the Lawrence D. Longo, MD, Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
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- From the Lawrence D. Longo, MD, Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
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- From the Lawrence D. Longo, MD, Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
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- From the Lawrence D. Longo, MD, Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
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- From the Lawrence D. Longo, MD, Center for Perinatal Biology, Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA
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Nuh AM, You Y, Ma M. Information on dysregulation of microRNA in placenta linked to preeclampsia. Bioinformation 2021; 17:240-248. [PMID: 34393443 PMCID: PMC8340720 DOI: 10.6026/97320630017240] [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: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs are single-stranded, non-coding RNA molecules, regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. They are expressed in the human body and have a significant impact on the different processes of pathological illness. A developing placenta undergoes a series of stages after successful fertilization, such as cell division, migration, adhesion, apoptosis, and angiogenesis. MicroRNAs dysregulation in placenta has been linked to pregnancy-related complications such as preeclampsia. Therefore, it is of interest to document known information (list of microRNA) on this issue in the development of biological tools for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disease.
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- Abdifatah Mohamed Nuh
- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225000, China
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Colson A, Sonveaux P, Debiève F, Sferruzzi-Perri AN. Adaptations of the human placenta to hypoxia: opportunities for interventions in fetal growth restriction. Hum Reprod Update 2020; 27:531-569. [PMID: 33377492 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmaa053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The placenta is the functional interface between the mother and the fetus during pregnancy, and a critical determinant of fetal growth and life-long health. In the first trimester, it develops under a low-oxygen environment, which is essential for the conceptus who has little defense against reactive oxygen species produced during oxidative metabolism. However, failure of invasive trophoblasts to sufficiently remodel uterine arteries toward dilated vessels by the end of the first trimester can lead to reduced/intermittent blood flow, persistent hypoxia and oxidative stress in the placenta with consequences for fetal growth. Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is observed in ∼10% of pregnancies and is frequently seen in association with other pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia (PE). FGR is one of the main challenges for obstetricians and pediatricians, as smaller fetuses have greater perinatal risks of morbidity and mortality and postnatal risks of neurodevelopmental and cardio-metabolic disorders. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE The aim of this review was to examine the importance of placental responses to changing oxygen environments during abnormal pregnancy in terms of cellular, molecular and functional changes in order to highlight new therapeutic pathways, and to pinpoint approaches aimed at enhancing oxygen supply and/or mitigating oxidative stress in the placenta as a mean of optimizing fetal growth. SEARCH METHODS An extensive online search of peer-reviewed articles using PubMed was performed with combinations of search terms including pregnancy, placenta, trophoblast, oxygen, hypoxia, high altitude, FGR and PE (last updated in May 2020). OUTCOMES Trophoblast differentiation and placental establishment are governed by oxygen availability/hypoxia in early pregnancy. The placental response to late gestational hypoxia includes changes in syncytialization, mitochondrial functions, endoplasmic reticulum stress, hormone production, nutrient handling and angiogenic factor secretion. The nature of these changes depends on the extent of hypoxia, with some responses appearing adaptive and others appearing detrimental to the placental support of fetal growth. Emerging approaches that aim to increase placental oxygen supply and/or reduce the impacts of excessive oxidative stress are promising for their potential to prevent/treat FGR. WIDER IMPLICATIONS There are many risks and challenges of intervening during pregnancy that must be considered. The establishment of human trophoblast stem cell lines and organoids will allow further mechanistic studies of the effects of hypoxia and may lead to advanced screening of drugs for use in pregnancies complicated by placental insufficiency/hypoxia. Since no treatments are currently available, a better understanding of placental adaptations to hypoxia would help to develop therapies or repurpose drugs to optimize placental function and fetal growth, with life-long benefits to human health.
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- Arthur Colson
- Pole of Obstetrics, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research (IREC), Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.,Pole of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research (IREC), Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Obstetrics, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Pole of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research (IREC), Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Pole of Obstetrics, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research (IREC), Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Obstetrics, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, Centre for Trophoblast Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Pan W, Wang H, Zhang X, Xu P, Wang G, Li Y, Huang K, Zhang Y, Zhao H, Du R, Huang H, Zhang X, Zhang J. miR-210 Participates in Hepatic Ischemia Reperfusion Injury by Forming a Negative Feedback Loop With SMAD4. Hepatology 2020; 72:2134-2148. [PMID: 32155285 PMCID: PMC7818437 DOI: 10.1002/hep.31221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Hepatic ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury is a major complication of liver transplantation, resection, and hemorrhagic shock. Hypoxia is a key pathological event associated with IR injury. MicroRNA-210 (miR-210) has been characterized as a micromanager of hypoxia pathway. However, its function and mechanism in hepatic IR injury is unknown. APPROACH AND RESULTS In this study, we found miR-210 was induced in liver tissues from patients subjected to IR-related surgeries. In a murine model of hepatic IR, the level of miR-210 was increased in hepatocytes but not in nonparenchymal cells. miR-210 deficiency remarkably alleviated liver injury, cell inflammatory responses, and cell death in a mouse hepatic IR model. In vitro, inhibition of miR-210 decreased hypoxia/reoxygenation (HR)-induced cell apoptosis of primary hepatocytes and LO2 cells, whereas overexpression of miR-210 increased cells apoptosis during HR. Mechanistically, miR-210 directly suppressed mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4 (SMAD4) expression under normoxia and hypoxia condition by directly binding to the 3' UTR of SMAD4. The pro-apoptotic effect of miR-210 was alleviated by SMAD4, whereas short hairpin SMAD4 abrogated the anti-apoptotic role of miR-210 inhibition in primary hepatocytes. Further studies demonstrated that hypoxia-induced SMAD4 transported into nucleus, in which SMAD4 directly bound to the promoter of miR-210 and transcriptionally induced miR-210, thus forming a negative feedback loop with miR-210. CONCLUSIONS Our study implicates a crucial role of miR-210-SMAD4 interaction in hepatic IR-induced cell death and provides a promising therapeutic approach for liver IR injury.
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- Wen‐Ming Pan
- Department of Emergency SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Emergency SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Department of Medical GeneticsBasic School of Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Center for Translational MedicineUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Emergency SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Medical GeneticsBasic School of Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Emergency SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of EmergencyUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- College of Life SciencesWuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- College of Life SciencesWuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- College of Life SciencesWuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Department of SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Emergency SurgeryUnion HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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Akgör U, Ayaz L, Çayan F. Expression levels of maternal plasma microRNAs in preeclamptic pregnancies. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2020; 41:910-914. [PMID: 33228451 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2020.1820465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The present study aimed to identify the differential expression profiles of microRNAs in the plasma between patients with preeclampsia (PE) and healthy pregnancies using quantitative real-time PCR. The expression profiles of 32 miRNAs in maternal plasma from 31 patients with PE and 32 healthy pregnancies were evaluated. The expression levels of eight miRNAs including miR-210, miR-375, miR-197-3p, miR-132-3p, miR-29a-3p, miR-328, miR-24-3p, and miR-218-5p were significantly upregulated and the expression levels of three miRNAs, including miR-302b-3p, miR-191-5p, and miR-17-5p, were significantly downregulated in patients with preeclampsia when compared to healthy pregnant women. In conclusion, we identified 11 miRNAs that may be potential biomarkers for non-invasive diagnosis and a pivotal role in the prediction of PE. Considering the small cohort of patients, further studies with larger samples from different gestational stages are necessary to confirm our findings.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? The alterations in the release pattern of placenta-specific miRNAs detected in maternal serum have been found to be associated with pregnancy-related complications such as preeclampsia (PE).What do the results of this study add? In the present study, the release pattern of seven miRNAs had consistency and two of them had inconsistency with previous researches. Moreover, two novel miRNAs were also defined to demonstrate the interrelationship between PE and miRNAs.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or future research? The identification of 11 miRNAs that may be potential biomarkers for non-invasive diagnosis and a pivotal role in the prediction of PE. Considering the small cohort of patients, further studies with larger samples from different gestational stages are necessary to confirm our findings.
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- Utku Akgör
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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Medina L, Castillo C, Liempi A, Guerrero-Muñoz J, Rojas-Pirela M, Maya JD, Prieto H, Kemmerling U. Trypanosoma cruzi and Toxoplasma gondii Induce a Differential MicroRNA Profile in Human Placental Explants. Front Immunol 2020; 11:595250. [PMID: 33240284 PMCID: PMC7677230 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.595250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Trypanosoma cruzi and Toxoplasma gondii are two parasites than can be transmitted from mother to child through the placenta. However, congenital transmission rates are low for T. cruzi and high for T. gondii. Infection success or failure depends on complex parasite-host interactions in which parasites can alter host gene expression by modulating non-coding RNAs such as miRNAs. As of yet, there are no reports on altered miRNA expression in placental tissue in response to either parasite. Therefore, we infected human placental explants ex vivo by cultivation with either T. cruzi or T. gondii for 2 h. We then analyzed the miRNA expression profiles of both types of infected tissue by miRNA sequencing and quantitative PCR, sequence-based miRNA target prediction, pathway functional enrichment, and upstream regulator analysis of differentially expressed genes targeted by differentially expressed miRNAs. Both parasites induced specific miRNA profiles. GO analysis revealed that the in silico predicted targets of the differentially expressed miRNAs regulated different cellular processes involved in development and immunity, and most of the identified KEGG pathways were related to chronic diseases and infection. Considering that the differentially expressed miRNAs identified here modulated crucial host cellular targets that participate in determining the success of infection, these miRNAs might explain the differing congenital transmission rates between the two parasites. Molecules of the different pathways that are regulated by miRNAs and modulated during infection, as well as the miRNAs themselves, may be potential targets for the therapeutic control of either congenital Chagas disease or toxoplasmosis.
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- Lisvaneth Medina
- Programa de Anatomía y Biología del Desarrollo, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Programa de Anatomía y Biología del Desarrollo, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Programa de Anatomía y Biología del Desarrollo, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Programa de Anatomía y Biología del Desarrollo, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Programa de Farmacología Molecular y Clínica, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, Ministerio de Agricultura, Santiago, Chile
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- Programa de Anatomía y Biología del Desarrollo, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Xu B, Geng X, Liu X, Liu Y. Long non-coding RNA FAM99A modulated YAP1 to affect trophoblast cell behaviors in preeclampsia by sponging miR-134-5p. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 53:e9732. [PMID: 33111745 PMCID: PMC7584153 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20209732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Preeclampsia (PE) is a complex pregnancy syndrome. Convincing evidence indicates that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in the pathogenesis of PE. This research mainly investigated the mechanism of family with sequence similarity 99 member A (FAM99A) in PE. The expressions of FAM99A, miR-134-5p, and YAP1 were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Cell apoptosis, migration, and invasion were detected by flow cytometry or transwell assay. The interaction between miR-134-5p and FAM99A or YAP1 was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay. The protein expression of YAP1 was determined by western blot assay. FAM99A and YAP1 were significantly up-regulated, and miR-134-5p was significantly down-regulated in PE tissues (n=30). miR-134-5p was verified as a candidate of FAM99A and YAP1. FAM99A promoted cell metastasis, but reduced apoptosis in HTR8/SVneo cells by regulating miR-134-5p. miR-134-5p down-regulated YAP1 expression to suppress cell metastasis, while it induced apoptosis in HTR8/SVneo cells. FAM99A positively modulated YAP1 expression by sponging miR-134-5p. FAM99A modulated YAP1 to accelerate cell migration and invasion, and inhibited cell apoptosis in PE cells by sponging miR-134-5p. The novel regulatory network may shed light on the pathogenesis of PE.
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- Bingnv Xu
- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
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Bian X, Liu J, Yang Q, Liu Y, Jia W, Zhang X, Li YX, Shao X, Wang YL. MicroRNA-210 regulates placental adaptation to maternal hypoxic stress during pregnancy†. Biol Reprod 2020; 104:418-429. [PMID: 33074310 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioaa187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNA (miR)-210 is a well-known hypoxia-inducible small RNA. Increasing in vitro evidence demonstrates its involvement in regulating multiple behaviors of placental trophoblasts. However, direct in vivo evidence remains lacking. In the present study, we generated a miR-210-deficient mouse strain using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, in which miR-210 expression was markedly deficient in various tissues. Little influence on fertility rate and litter size was observed after the deletion of miR-210 in mice. Continuous exposure of pregnant mice to hypoxia (10.5% O2) from E6.5 to E10.5 or to E18.5 led to reduction in fetal weight, and such fetal weight loss was markedly worsened in miR-210-knockout dams. Analysis of the placental structure demonstrated the reduced expansion of placental spongiotrophoblast layer and hampered development of labyrinth fetal blood vessels in knockout mice compared to the wild-type controls upon hypoxia stimulation. The findings indicate that miR-210 participates in regulating placental adaptation to hypoxic stress during pregnancy.
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- Xiaotao Bian
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- NHC Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation, Shanghai Institute of Planned Parenthood Research, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Extracellular vesicles: Mediators of embryo-maternal crosstalk during pregnancy and a new weapon to fight against infertility. Eur J Cell Biol 2020; 99:151125. [PMID: 33059931 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcb.2020.151125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In modern-day life, infertility is one of the major issues that can affect an individual, both physically and psychologically. Several anatomical, physiological, and genetic factors might contribute to the infertility of an individual. Intercellular communication between trophectoderm and endometrial epithelium triggers successful embryo implantation and thereby establishes pregnancy. Recent studies demonstrate that Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are emerging as one of the crucial components that are involved in embryo-maternal communication and promote pregnancy. Membrane-bound EVs release several secreted factors within the uterine fluid, which mediates an intermolecular transfer of EVs' cargos between blastocysts and endometrium. Emerging evidences indicate that several events like imbalance in the release of endometrial or placenta-derived EVs (exosomes/MVs), uptake of their content, failure of embryo selection might lead to implantation failure. Here in this review, we have discussed the current knowledge of the involvement of EVs in maternal-fetal communications during implantation and also highlighted the EVs' rejuvenating ability to overcome infertility-related issues. We also discussed the alteration of the EVs' cargo in different pathological conditions that lead to infertility. Therefore, this review would give a better understanding of EVs' contribution in successful embryo implantation, which could help in the development of new diagnostic tools and cell-free biologics to improve the in vivo reproductive process and to treat infertility by restoring normal reproductive functions.
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Adu-Gyamfi EA, Czika A, Liu TH, Gorleku PN, Fondjo LA, Djankpa FT, Ding YB, Wang YX. Ephrin and Eph receptor signaling in female reproductive physiology and pathology†. Biol Reprod 2020; 104:71-82. [PMID: 32940657 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioaa171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Ephrins are ligands of Eph receptors (Ephs); both of which are sorted into two classes, A and B. There are five types of ephrin-As (ephrin-A1-5) and three types of ephrin-Bs (ephrin-B1-3). Also, there are 10 types of EphAs (EphA1-10) and six types of EphBs (EphB1-6). Binding of ephrins to the Eph receptors activates signaling cascades that regulate several biological processes such as cellular proliferation, differentiation, migration, angiogenesis, and vascular remodeling. Clarification of their roles in the female reproductive system is crucial to understanding the physiology and pathology of this system. Such knowledge will also create awareness regarding the importance of these molecules in diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic medicine. Hence, we have discussed the involvement of these molecules in the physiological and pathological events that occur within the female reproductive system. The evidence so far suggests that the ephrins and the Eph receptors modulate folliculogenesis, ovulation, embryo transport, implantation, and placentation. Abnormal expression of some of these molecules is associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian cancer, tubal pregnancy, endometrial cancer, uterine leiomyoma (fibroids), cervical cancer, and preeclampsia, suggesting the need to utilize these molecules in the clinical setting. To enhance a quick development of this gradually emerging field in female reproductive medicine, we have highlighted some "gaps in knowledge" that need prospective investigation.
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- Enoch Appiah Adu-Gyamfi
- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction & Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction & Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction & Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Republic of Ghana
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Republic of Ghana
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Republic of Ghana
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- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction & Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
| | - Ying-Xiong Wang
- Department of Reproductive Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.,Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction & Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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