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da Silva Duarte AJ, Sanabani SS. Deciphering epigenetic regulations in the inflammatory pathways of atopic dermatitis. Life Sci 2024; 348:122713. [PMID: 38735367 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122713] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as atopic eczema, is a persistent inflammatory skin disorder that predominantly manifests in children but may endure into adulthood. Its clinical management poses challenges due to the absence of a definitive cure, and its prevalence varies across ethnicities, genders, and geographic locations. The epigenetic landscape of AD includes changes in DNA methylation, changes in histone acetylation and methylation, and regulation by non-coding RNAs. These changes affect inflammatory and immune mechanisms, and research has identified AD-specific variations in DNA methylation, particularly in the affected epidermis. Histone modifications, including acetylation, have been associated with the disruption of skin barrier function in AD, suggesting the potential therapeutic benefit of histone deacetylase inhibitors such as belinostat. Furthermore, non-coding RNAs, particularly microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), have been implicated in modulating various cellular processes central to AD pathogenesis. Therapeutic implications in AD include the potential use of DNA methylation inhibitors and histone deacetylase inhibitors to correct aberrant methylation patterns and modulate gene expression related to immune responses and skin barrier functions. Additionally, the emerging role of lncRNAs suggests the possibility of using small interfering RNAs or antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit lncRNAs and adjust their regulatory impact on gene expression. In conclusion, the importance of epigenetic elements in AD is becoming increasingly clear as studies highlight the contribution of DNA methylation, histone modifications and, control by non-coding RNAs to the onset and progression of the disease. Understanding these epigenetic changes provides valuable insights for developing targeted therapeutic strategies.
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- Alberto José da Silva Duarte
- Laboratory of Medical Investigation LIM-56, Division of Dermatology, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Investigation LIM-56, Division of Dermatology, Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-000, Brazil; Laboratory of Medical Investigation Unit 03, Clinics Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05403-000, Brazil.
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Shao Y, Wang Q, Liu L, Wang J, Wu M. Exosomes from microRNA 146a overexpressed bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells protect against spinal cord injury in rats. J Orthop Sci 2023; 28:1149-1156. [PMID: 35985935 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the effect of microRNA 146a (miR-146a) overexpressed bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) exosomes on spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery. METHODS Rat BMMSCs were isolated and transfected with miR-146a mimic (miR-mimic) and control mimic (NC-mimic), after which their exosomes were isolated. Afterward, SCI rat models were constructed, then treated with phosphate buffer saline (PBS), NC BMMSCs exosomes (separated from the culture medium of BMMSCs with NC-mimic), and miR-146a overexpressed BMMSCs exosomes (isolated from the culture medium of BMMSCs with miR-mimic), respectively; additionally, rats underwent sham surgery were treated with PBS as controls. RESULTS MiR-146a was upregulated in BMMSCs, and BMMSCs derived exosomes post miR-mimic transfection. Then in SCI rats, BMMSCs exosomes elevated the Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan (BBB) score and reduced hematoxylin&eosin-reflected spinal cord tissue injury. In addition, BMMSCs exosomes did not affect TUNEL positive cells rate while increased NeuN(+) cells/field in spinal cord tissue from SCI rats. As for inflammation, BMMSCs exosomes repressed pro-inflammatory cytokine expressions, including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, in spinal cord tissue from SCI rats. Furthermore, miR-146a overexpressed BMMSCs exosomes presented with notably better effects regarding elevating BBB score in SCI rats and reducing tissue injury, neuron apoptosis, and inflammation while enhancing neuron viability in spinal cord tissue from SCI rats. CONCLUSIONS MiR-146a overexpressed BMMSCs exosomes enhance locomotor capacity and neuron viability while reducing neuron apoptosis and spinal cord tissue inflammation in SCI rats.
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- Yang Shao
- Department of Sports Medicine, Wuxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Wuxi 9th Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Wuxi, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Wuxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, Wuxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Wuxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi, China.
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Ivanova E, Asadullina D, Rakhimov R, Izmailov A, Izmailov A, Gilyazova G, Galimov S, Pavlov V, Khusnutdinova E, Gilyazova I. Exosomal miRNA-146a is downregulated in clear cell renal cell carcinoma patients with severe immune-related adverse events. Noncoding RNA Res 2022; 7:159-163. [PMID: 35846077 PMCID: PMC9263420 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2022.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Huang T, Jia Z, Fang L, Cheng Z, Qian J, Xiong F, Tian F, He X. Extracellular vesicle-derived miR-511-3p from hypoxia preconditioned adipose mesenchymal stem cells ameliorates spinal cord injury through the TRAF6/S1P axis. Brain Res Bull 2022; 180:73-85. [PMID: 34974133 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2021.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Extracellular vesicle (EV) from hypoxic adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) play critical roles in spinal cord injury (SCI) by transferring miRNAs to target cells through fusion with the cell membrane. However, the role of miR-511-3p within the AD-MSCs -derived EV in SCI is largely unknown. Western blotting results demonstrated the secretion of EVs derived from AD-MSCs under hypoxia (Hyp-EVs) was more than those under normoxia (Nor-EVs), and miR-511-3p expression was more enriched in Hyp-EVs. PC12 cells were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce cell damage. AD-MSCs were transfected with miR-511-3p mimic or miR-511-3p inhibitor to induce EVs-miR-511-3p overexpression or silencing. Cells treated with Hyp-EVs-miR-511-3p mimic reduced LPS-induced apoptosis, alleviated inflammation and promoted proliferation, while cells treated with Hyp-EVs-miR-511-3p inhibitor aggravated LPS-induced apoptosis and inflammation, and suppressed proliferation. Luciferase reporter gene assay revealed tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) was a target downstream gene of miR-511-3p. A series of gain- and loss-of-function experiments verified that TRAF6 could antagonize the effects of Hyp-EVs-miR-511-3p on inflammation, cell apoptosis and viability. Furthermore, cells treated with CYM5541, an agonist of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 3 (S1PR3), reversed the inhibitory effect of Hyp-EVs-miR-511-3p mimic on S1PR3 expression, inflammation and cell apoptosis. Finally, intravenously injection of Hyp-EVs-miR-511-3p mimic into SCI model rats obviously reduced inflammation and promoted neurological function recovery. In conclusion, EVs-derived miR-511-3p from hypoxia preconditioned AD-MSCs ameliorates SCI via TRAF6/S1P/NF-κB pathway, which indicates that miR-511-3p may be a potential therapeutic target for SCI.
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- Tao Huang
- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, PR China; Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, PR China; Department of Spinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, PR China
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- Pulmonary Hospital Department, Xi'an People's Hospital (Xi'an Fourth Hospital), Xi'an, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Tangdu Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital, Xi'an 710100, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital, Xi'an 710100, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, PR China; Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital, Xi'an 710100, PR China.
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Luna C, Parker M, Challa P, Gonzalez P. Long-Term Decrease of Intraocular Pressure in Rats by Viral Delivery of miR-146a. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2021; 10:14. [PMID: 34254987 PMCID: PMC8287046 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.10.8.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the effects of miR-146a in trabecular meshwork (TM) cells and on intraocular pressure (IOP) in vivo via viral delivery of miR-146a to the anterior chamber of rat eyes. Methods Human TM cells were transfected with miR-146 mimic or inhibitor. Some cells from each group were then subjected to cyclic mechanical stress (CMS). Other cells from each group had no force applied. Gene expression was then analyzed by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Replication-deficient adenovirus and lentivirus expressing miR-146a were inoculated into the anterior segment of Brown Norway rat eyes. IOP was monitored by rebound tonometry, visual acuity was evaluated by optokinetic tracking (OKT), and inflammation markers in the anterior segment were examined by slit-lamp, qPCR, and semi-thin sections. Results miR-146 affected the expression of genes potentially involved in outflow homeostasis at basal levels and under CMS. Both lentiviral and adenoviral vectors expressing miR-146a resulted in sustained decreases in IOP ranging from 2.6 to 4.4 mmHg. Long term follow-up of rats injected with lentiviral vectors showed a sustained effect on IOP of 4.4 ± 2.9 mmHg that lasted until rats were sacrificed more than 8 months later. Eyes showed no signs of inflammation, loss of visual acuity, or other visible abnormalities. Conclusions Intracameral delivery of miR-146a can provide a long-term decrease of IOP in rats without signs of inflammation or other visible adverse effects. Transitional Relevance The IOP-lowering effects of miR-146 observed in rats provides a necessary step toward the development of an effective gene therapy for glaucoma in humans.
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Rasoulinejad SA, Akbari A, Nasiri K. Interaction of miR-146a-5p with oxidative stress and inflammation in complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in male rats: Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory protection strategies in type 2 diabetic retinopathy. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:1078-1086. [PMID: 34804425 PMCID: PMC8591764 DOI: 10.22038/ijbms.2021.56958.12706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the role of miR-146a-5p in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy and its interaction with oxidative stress and inflammation in the ocular tissue of rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty adult male Sprague Dawley rats (220 ±20 g) were randomly assigned to control and diabetic groups. A high-fat diet was used for three months to induce T2DM which was confirmed by the HOMA-IR index. After that, the levels of glucose and insulin in serum, HOMA-IR as an indicator of insulin resistance, the ocular level of oxidative markers, TNF-α, IL-1β, MIPs, and MCP-1 along with ocular gene expression of NF-κB, Nrf2, and miR-146a-5p were evaluated. RESULTS The level of lipid peroxidation along with metabolic and inflammatory factors significantly increased and the antioxidant enzyme activity significantly decreased in diabetic rats (P<0.05). The ocular expression of NF-κB and TNF-α increased and Nrf2, HO-1, and miR-146a-5p expression decreased in diabetic rats (P<0.05). In addition, a negative correlation between miR-146a-5p expression with NF-κB and HOMA-IR and a positive correlation between miR-146a-5p with Nrf2 were observed. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that miR-146a-5p may regulate Nrf2 and NF-κB expression and inflammation and oxidative stress in the ocular tissue of diabetic rats.
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- Seyed Ahmad Rasoulinejad
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran,Corresponding author: Khadijeh Nasiri. Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran. Babolsar, Iran.
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Li A, Yang J, Zhang C, Chi H, Zhang C, Li T, Zhang J, Du P. Lactobacillus acidophilus KLDS 1.0738 inhibits TLR4/NF-κB inflammatory pathway in β-lactoglobulin-induced macrophages via modulating miR-146a. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13662. [PMID: 33990976 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Our previous study has confirmed that Lactobacillus acidophilus KLDS 1.0738 (La KLDS 1.0738) could alleviate β-lactoglobulin (β-Lg)-induced allergic inflammation. This study further explored its molecular regulation mechanism through an in vitro macrophage model. β-Lg-induced macrophages were treated with strains of viable or non-viable L. acidophilus and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) inhibitor or miR-146a inhibitor. Our results revealed that β-Lg stimulation led to the increased expression of TLR4/NF-κB signal pathway in macrophages. Similar to TLR4 inhibitor treatment, La KLDS 1.0738 interventions significantly reduced the allergic inflammation by inhibition of TLR4 pathway, which was superior to the commercial L. acidophilus GMNL-185 strains (La GMNL-185) or the control, especially in living L. acidophilus-treated group. Furthermore, La KLDS 1.0738 strains could remarkably reduce transduction of TLR4 and inflammatory cytokine production, which was closely associated with up-regulation of miR-146a levels. MiR-146a inhibitor attenuated the alleviative effect of La KLDS 1.0738, indicating miR-146a might be a crucial mediator of L. acidophilus strains to reduce β-Lg-induced inflammation in macrophages through TLR4 pathway. In conclusion, these observations highlighted that probiotics might regulate host miRNA levels to down-regulate TLR4/NF-κB-dependent inflammation. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Cow's milk allergy (CMA) is one of the most common diseases of food allergy, which has a high prevalence in infants and young children. La KLDS 1.0738 has been shown to be effective in alleviating β-Lg-induced allergic inflammation. Our study further found that treatment with La KLDS 1.0738 could suppress the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway via modulating miR-146a expression, thereby reducing the overexpression of downstream inflammatory factors. This study not only elucidates the specific pathway of La KLDS 1.0738 to relieve allergic inflammation, but also provides a new insight into the molecular mechanism for the remission and treatment of CMA by probiotics.
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- Aili Li
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Food College, Northeast Agriculture University, Harbin, China
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Fan W, Liang C, Ou M, Zou T, Sun F, Zhou H, Cui L. MicroRNA-146a Is a Wide-Reaching Neuroinflammatory Regulator and Potential Treatment Target in Neurological Diseases. Front Mol Neurosci 2020; 13:90. [PMID: 32581706 PMCID: PMC7291868 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2020.00090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Progressive functional deterioration and loss of neurons underlies neurological diseases and constitutes an important cause of disability and death worldwide. The causes of various types of neurological diseases often share several critical nerve-related cellular mechanisms and pathological features, particularly the neuroinflammatory response in the nervous system. A rapidly growing body of evidence indicates that various microRNAs play pivotal roles in these processes in neurological diseases and might be viable therapeutic targets. Among these microRNAs, microRNA-146a (miR-146a) stands out due to the rapid increase in recent literature on its mechanistic involvement in neurological diseases. In this review, we summarize and highlight the critical role of miR-146a in neurological diseases. MiR-146a polymorphisms are associated with the risk of neurological disease. Alterations in miR-146a expression levels are crucial events in the pathogenesis of numerous neurological diseases that are spatially and temporally diverse. Additionally, the target genes of miR-146a are involved in the regulation of pathophysiological processes in neurological diseases, particularly the neuroinflammatory response. In summary, miR-146a mainly plays a critical role in neuroinflammation during the progression of neurological diseases and might be a prospective biomarker and therapeutic target. Understanding the mechanisms by which miR-146a affects the neuroinflammatory response in different neurological injuries, different cell types, and even different stages of certain neurological diseases will pave the way for its use as a therapeutic target in neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Weihao Fan
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.,Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.,Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.,Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.,Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.,Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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Feng Y, Ge Y, Wu M, Xie Y, Wang M, Chen Y, Shi X. Long Non‑Coding RNAs Regulate Inflammation in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Acting as ceRNAs Targeting miR-146a-5p. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:413-422. [PMID: 32110074 PMCID: PMC7035891 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s242789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs), can regulate various pathophysiological processes by binding competitively to microRNAs at the post-transcription level. Our previous work demonstrated that miR-146a-5p was lowly expressed in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) rats. However, the ceRNA network in DPN mediated by lncRNAs and miR-146a-5p remains to be explored. METHODS Two groups of rats (n=4 per group), a type 2 diabetes (T2DM) group and a DPN group, were used in this study. Sciatic nerve conduction velocity (NCV) of each rat was determined at the 6th and the 12th week. LncRNA microarray analysis was performed in the sciatic nerve of DPN and T2DM rats. Based on the TargetScan algorithm and the miRanda database, we determined the differentially expressed (DE) lncRNAs bound to miR-146a-5p. Furthermore, we verified the DE lncRNAs potentially bound to miR-146a-5p by qRT-PCR. The genes targeted by miR-146a-5p were identified by bioinformatics prediction and experimental techniques. RESULTS We found 413 DE lncRNAs between DPN and T2DM rats (|log2FC| ≥ 2 and adjust P ≤ 0.05). Eight DE lncRNAs were predicted to bind to miR-146a-5p by both algorithms, of which four were verified by qRT-PCR. TRAF6, IRAK1, and SMAD4 were identified as miR-146a-5p targeted genes and were predominantly enriched in the inflammatory signaling pathway. CONCLUSION LncRNAs may contribute to the pathogenesis of DPN by regulating inflammation through functioning as ceRNAs of miR-146a-5p.
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- Yonghao Feng
- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai201508, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Medicine, Community Health Service Center of Shanghai Jinshan Industrial Zone, Shanghai201506, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai201508, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai201508, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai201508, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai201508, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai201508, People’s Republic of China
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Xie J, Zhang L, Fan X, Dong X, Zhang Z, Fan W. MicroRNA-146a improves sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy by regulating the TLR-4/NF-κB signaling pathway. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:779-785. [PMID: 31281454 PMCID: PMC6591494 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The aim of the current study was to investigate the regulatory effect of miR-146a on the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4)/NF-κB pathway and therefore inflammation in septic cardiomyopathy. A total of 60 healthy male Sprague Dawley rats were equally divided into a control, LPS, miR-146a agonist and miR-146a inhibitor group. Blood samples were collected from rats 24 h after intraperitoneal lipopolysaccharide injection and myocardial tissues were subsequently collected. After hematoxylin and eosin staining of rat myocardial tissues, the degree of inflammatory cell infiltration and myocardial damage was observed. The content of certain myocardial injury markers were also observed, including cardiac troponin I (cTnI), B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), creatine kinase myocardial bound (CK-MB) and myoglobin (Mb). Western blot analysis was performed to detect the expression of NF-κB/TLR-4, tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in myocardial tissues. Reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q) PCR was used to detect the expression of miR-146a, TNF-α, interleukin (IL)-1α and IL-1β mRNA in myocardial tissues. In the LPS group, myocardial interstitial tissue edema occurred, with enlarged and loosely arranged cardiomyocytes. Compared with the sepsis model group, myocardial interstitial tissue edema was relieved in the miR-146a agonist group, but was aggravated in the miR-146a inhibition group. The serum levels of cTnI, BNP, CK-MB, Mb, NF-κB, TLR-4, TNF-α and ICAM-1 in the sepsis model group were higher than those in the control group. In the miR-146a agonist group, levels of myocardial injury markers were lower than those in the sepsis model group, but were higher in the miR-146a inhibition group. The results of RT-qPCR demonstrated that the expression of miR-146a, TNF-α, IL-1α and IL-1β in the sepsis model group were upregulated compared with the control group. In addition, miR-146a expression in the miR-146a agonist group and the miR-146a inhibition group was increased, but TNF-α, IL-1α and IL-1β mRNA was downregulated. miR-146a may regulate the TLR-4/NF-κB signaling pathway via negative feedback mechanisms, leading to the improvement of the inflammatory response and cardiac dysfunction in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy.
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- Jin Xie
- Department of Emergency, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250200, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250200, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250200, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250200, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency, Zhangqiu District People's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250200, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, P.R. China
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Zhou X, Chen J, Zhang H, Chen X, Shao G. MicroRNA-23b attenuates the H 2O 2-induced injury of microglial cells via TAB3/NF-κB signaling pathway. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY 2018; 11:5765-5773. [PMID: 31949662 PMCID: PMC6963055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Apoptosis of microglia is one of the most important pathophysiologic changes after spinal cord injury (SCI). Recently, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been reported to play a crucial role in the regulation of neuronal apoptosis. However, the exact role and underlying mechanisms of miRNAs in the regulation of microglial apoptosis remain unclear. We first performed miRNA microarray to analyze the miRNA expression patterns in a rat SCI model. The expression of microRNA-23b (miR-23b) in spinal cord after contusion SCI was determined by quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). BV-2 cells were exposed to H2O2 conditions to establish an in vitro model of SCI. Then, the effects of miR-23b on the apoptosis were investigated through both gain- and loss-of-function studies in this cellular model of SCI. Also, the expression of the main proteins in NF-κB signaling was assessed by Western Blot. Furthermore, bioinformatics analysis was used to predict the target of miR-23b in BV-2 cells, which was validated with a dual-luciferase reporter assay, qRT-PCR, and Western blot analysis. The expression of TGF-β-activated kinase 1 binding protein 3 (TAB3) in cells was overexpressed by transfection with pcDNA-TAB3, and the effects of TAB3 overexpression on miR-23b-mediated apoptosis were detected. Here, we demonstrated that miR-23b was significantly down-regulated in SCI rat model. We also found that the expression level of phosphorylated p65 (p-p65) protein was increased in the SCI rat model. Subsequently, treatment of BV-2 cells with H2O2 decreased the levels of miR-23b and activated NF-κB pathway in a dose dependent manner. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-23b inhibited the BV-2 apoptosis and NF-κB activation, while miR-23b inhibition enhanced the apoptosis and NF-κB activation induced by H2O2. Moreover, our data showed TAB3, an upstream positive regulator of the NF-κB pathway, was proven to be a target of miR-23b in BV-2 cells. Most importantly, we demonstrated that overexpression of miR-23b attenuated the apoptosis by inhibiting the expression of TAB3. These findings suggested that miR-23b protected BV-2 cells from apoptosis by modulating the NF-κB pathway and could serve as a new strategy for the treatment of SCI.
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- Xin Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics, Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 402160, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 402160, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 402160, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 402160, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 402160, China
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Wang Z, Liu F, Wei M, Qiu Y, Ma C, Shen L, Huang Y. Chronic constriction injury-induced microRNA-146a-5p alleviates neuropathic pain through suppression of IRAK1/TRAF6 signaling pathway. J Neuroinflammation 2018; 15:179. [PMID: 29885668 PMCID: PMC5994250 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-018-1215-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background microRNA-146a-5p (miRNA-146a-5p) is a key molecule in the negative regulation pathway of TLRs and IL-1 receptor (TIR) signaling. Our recent study demonstrated that MyD88-dependent signaling pathway of TIR in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and spinal dorsal horn (SDH) plays a role in peripheral nerve injury-induced neuropathic pain. However, it was not clear whether and how miRNA-146a-5p regulates the TIR pathway of DRG and SDH in the development of neuropathic pain. Methods The sciatic nerve chronic constriction injury (CCI) model of rat was used to induce chronic neuropathic pain. The levels and cellular distribution of miRNA-146a-5p were detected with quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). The RNA level, protein level, and cellular distribution of IRAK1 and TRAF6 that is targeted by miRNA-146a-5p were detected with qPCR, western blot, and immunofluorescent. The pain-related behavioral effect of miRNA-146a-5p was accessed after intrathecal administration. Mechanical stimuli and radiant heat were used to evaluate mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia. Results We found that the level of miRNA-146a-5p significantly increased in L4-L6 DRGs and SDH after CCI surgery; meanwhile, the protein level of IRAK1 and TRAF6 in DRGs was significantly increased after CCI. Intrathecal injection of miR146a-5p agomir or miRNA-146a-5p antagomir regulates miRNA-146a-5p level of L4-L6 DRGs and SDH. We found that intrathecal injection of miR146a-5p agomir can alleviate mechanical and thermal hyperalgesia in CCI rats and reverse the upregulation of IRAK1 and TRAF6 of L4-L6 DRGs and SDH induced by CCI. We furthermore found that intrathecal injection of miRNA-146a-5p antagomir can exacerbate the mechanical and thermal pain-related behavior of CCI rats and meanwhile increase IRAK1 and TRAF6 of L4-L6 DRGs and SDH expression even further. Conclusions miRNA-146a-5p of DRG and SDH can modulate the development of CCI-induced neuropathic pain through inhibition of IRAK1 and TRAF6 in the TIR signaling pathway. Hence, miRNA-146a-5p may serve as a potential therapeutic target for neuropathic pain. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12974-018-1215-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Zhiyao Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.,Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Neuroscience Center, School of Basic Medicine, Joint Laboratory of Anesthesia and Pain, Peking Union Medical College, No. 5 DongDanSanTiao, DongChengQu, Beijing, 100005, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Neuroscience Center, School of Basic Medicine, Joint Laboratory of Anesthesia and Pain, Peking Union Medical College, No. 5 DongDanSanTiao, DongChengQu, Beijing, 100005, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Ghibaudi M, Boido M, Vercelli A. Functional integration of complex miRNA networks in central and peripheral lesion and axonal regeneration. Prog Neurobiol 2017; 158:69-93. [PMID: 28779869 DOI: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Revised: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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New players are emerging in the game of peripheral and central nervous system injury since their physiopathological mechanisms remain partially elusive. These mechanisms are characterized by several molecules whose activation and/or modification following a trauma is often controlled at transcriptional level. In this scenario, microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) have been identified as main actors in coordinating important molecular pathways in nerve or spinal cord injury (SCI). miRNAs are small non-coding RNAs whose functionality at network level is now emerging as a new level of complexity. Indeed they can act as an organized network to provide a precise control of several biological processes. Here we describe the functional synergy of some miRNAs in case of SCI and peripheral damage. In particular we show how several small RNAs can cooperate in influencing simultaneously the molecular pathways orchestrating axon regeneration, inflammation, apoptosis and remyelination. We report about the networks for which miRNA-target bindings have been experimentally demonstrated or inferred based on target prediction data: in both cases, the connection between one miRNA and its downstream pathway is derived from a validated observation or is predicted from the literature. Hence, we discuss the importance of miRNAs in some pathological processes focusing on their functional structure as participating in a cooperative and/or convergence network.
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- M Ghibaudi
- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi, University of Torino, Italian Institute of Neuroscience, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi, University of Torino, Italian Institute of Neuroscience, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi, University of Torino, Italian Institute of Neuroscience, Italy
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Xing W, Zeng C. A novel serum microRNA-based identification and classification biomarker of human glioma. Tumour Biol 2017; 39:1010428317705339. [PMID: 28475008 DOI: 10.1177/1010428317705339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Malignant glioma is one of the most common primary brain tumors that develop via multiple pathways and gene deregulation. MicroRNAs are involved in human cancer development and progression, and their serum expression profiles of glioma patients may be useful for classifying cancers. However, the profile and molecular mechanism of serum microRNAs for human glioma are poorly understood. Thus, it is crucial to analyze microRNA expression in human glioma serum to identify molecular subclasses and early stage of glioma. In this study, we performed microRNA alteration that contributes to glioma profile via analysis of The Cancer Genome Atlas RNA sequencing data and other independent Gene Expression Omnibus microarray data. We identified the glioma-associated novel microRNA as a key regulator of human glioma development and progression. The putative novel miR-1825 was validated by real-time polymerase chain reaction and its expression was significantly decreased in the serum of glioma patients compared with healthy controls. Patients with high miR-1825 expression had a longer survival rate. Interestingly, we found that miR-1825 expression levels were dependent on tumor size and pathological grading in glioma patients, but not associated with other factors including age and T classification. MicroRNA-Gene Ontology network indicated that miR-1825 may play an important role in the development of human glioma including apoptosis, cell proliferation, and invasion. In vitro assays of miR-1825 inhibit U87 cell proliferation and invasion and induce apoptosis. Furthermore, we provide evidence that the tumor-suppressive microRNA miR-1825 controls KLF2 expression. Reporter gene analyses revealed that both microRNAs directly targeted the 3'-untranslated region of KLF2 messenger RNA. These data demonstrated that miR-1825 expression in serum of human glioma was associated with tumorigenesis and miR-1825 may be used as a biomarker for identification of the pathological grade of glioma.
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- Wenli Xing
- Department of Neurosurgery, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Suining Central Hospital, Suining, China
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