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Samare-Najaf M, Razavinasab SA, Samareh A, Jamali N. Omics-based novel strategies in the diagnosis of endometriosis. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 2024; 61:205-225. [PMID: 37878077 DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2023.2270736] [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: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Endometriosis, an enigmatic and chronic disorder, is considered a debilitating condition despite being benign. Globally, this gynecologic disorder affects up to 10% of females of reproductive age, impacting almost 190 million individuals. A variety of genetic and environmental factors are involved in endometriosis development, hence the pathophysiology and etiology of endometriosis remain unclear. The uncertainty of the etiology of the disease and its complexity along with nonspecific symptoms have led to misdiagnosis or lack of diagnosis of affected people. Biopsy and laparoscopy are referred to as the gold standard for endometriosis diagnosis. However, the invasiveness of the procedure, the unnecessary operation in disease-free women, and the dependence of the reliability of diagnosis on experience in this area are considered the most significant limitations. Therefore, continuous studies have attempted to offer a noninvasive and reliable approach. The recent advances in modern technologies have led to the generation of large-scale biological data sets, known as -omics data, resulting in the proceeding of the -omics century in biomedical sciences. Thereby, the present study critically reviews novel and noninvasive biomarkers that are based on -omics approaches from 2020 onward. The findings reveal that biomarkers identified based on genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics are potentially able to diagnose endometriosis, predict prognosis, and stage patients, and potentially, in the near future, a multi-panel of these biomarkers will generate clinical benefits.
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- Mohammad Samare-Najaf
- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Kerman Regional Blood Transfusion Center, Kerman, Iran
- Biochemistry Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Sciences, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
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Luo L, Zhao L, Cui L, Peng C, Ou S, Zeng Y, Liu B. The roles of chromatin regulatory factors in endometriosis. J Assist Reprod Genet 2024; 41:863-873. [PMID: 38270747 PMCID: PMC11052748 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-024-03026-8] [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: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease and one of the most common gynecological diseases in women of reproductive age. The aim of the review was to explore the relationship between the chromatin regulatory factors and endometriosis. METHODS By searching for literature on chromatin regulators and endometriosis in PuMed. Finally, 98 documents were selected. RESULTS Chromatin regulators (CRs) are essential epigenetic regulatory factors that can regulate chromatin structure changes and are usually divided into three categories: DNA methylation compounds, histone modification compounds, and chromatin remodeling complexes. Noncoding RNAs are also chromatin regulators and can form heterochromatin by binding to protein complexes. Chromatin regulators cause abnormal gene expression by regulating chromatin structure, thereby affecting the occurrence and development of endometriosis. CONCLUSION This review summarizes the participation of chromatin regulators in the mechanisms of endometriosis, and these changes in related chromatin regulators provide a comprehensive reference for diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.
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- Liumei Luo
- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education; Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences,, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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Bagheri M, Khansarinejad B, Mondanizadeh M, Azimi M, Alavi S. MiRNAs related in signaling pathways of women's reproductive diseases: an overview. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:414. [PMID: 38472662 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09357-0] [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: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND One of the main health issues that can affect women's health is reproductive diseases, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis (EMs), uterine leiomyomas (ULs), and ovarian cancer (OC). Although these diseases are very common, we do not have a complete understanding of their underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms. It is important to mention that the majority of patients are diagnosed with these diseases at later stages because of the absence of early diagnostic techniques and dependable molecular indicators. Hence, it is crucial to discover novel and non-invasive biomarkers that have prognostic, diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. MiRNAs, also known as microRNAs, are small non-coding RNAs that play a crucial role in regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. They are short in length, typically consisting of around 22 nucleotides, and are highly conserved across species. Numerous studies have shown that miRNAs are expressed differently in various diseases and can act as either oncogenes or tumor suppressors. METHODS The author conducted a comprehensive review of all the pertinent papers available in web of science, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. RESULTS We achieved three goals: providing readers with better information, enhancing search results, and making peer review easier. CONCLUSIONS This review focuses on the investigation of miRNAs and their involvement in various reproductive disorders in women, including their molecular targets. Additionally, it explores the role of miRNAs in the development and progression of these disorders.
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- Malihe Bagheri
- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ghods Hospital, Arak, Iran
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Li D, Xie Z, Shaikh SB, Rahman I. Abnormal expression profile of plasma exosomal microRNAs in exclusive electronic cigarette adult users. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-3877316. [PMID: 38343804 PMCID: PMC10854321 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3877316/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Background Exposure to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) aerosol has been linked to several health concerns, including DNA damage, elevated oxidative stress, the release of inflammatory cytokine, and dysfunctions in epithelial barriers. However, little is known about the effect of exclusive e-cigarette use on expression profiles of exosomal miRNAs, which play critical regulatory roles in many inflammatory responses and disease processes including cancer. We aim to compare the exosomal microRNA expression profile between exclusive e-cigarette users and normal controls without any tobacco product use (non-users). Methods Using plasma samples from 15 exclusive e-cigarette users and 15 non-users in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Wave 1 study (2013-2014), we examined exosomal microRNAs expression levels through Illumina NextSeq 500/550 sequencing. The differential analyses between exclusive e-cigarette users and non-users were examined using the generalized linear model approach in the DESeq2 package in R/Bioconductor after adjusting the significant confounding effect from race. Gene enrichment analyses were conducted on target genes regulated by significant microRNAs in the differential analyses. Further, molecular-based techniques using the micro RNA mimics and inhibitors were applied for the validation of the expressions of the micro RNAs in vitro. Results We identified four microRNAs that have significantly higher expression levels in exclusive e-cigarette users than non-users including hsa-miR-100-5p, hsa-miR-125a-5p, hsa-miR-125b-5p, and hsa-miR-99a-5p. GO enrichment analysis on the target genes regulated by the four microRNAs showed that dysregulation of the four microRNAs in exclusive e-cigarette users involved in multiple cell processes such as protein kinase binding and miRNA metabolic process. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis found the four upregulated miRNAs in exclusive e-cigarette users involved in many cancer pathways such as the non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, p53 signaling pathway, Hippo signaling pathway, HIF-1 signaling pathway, and MAPK signaling pathway. Overexpression of miRNA hsa-miR-125b-5p was shown to promote DNA damage in bronchial epithelia cells. Conclusions Four plasma exosomal microRNAs involved in cancer development had higher expression levels in exclusive e-cigarette users than non-users, which might indicate a potentially elevated risk of cancer among exclusive e-cigarette users.
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Chen J, Yu N, Ou S, Wang X, Li H, Zhu H. Integrated analysis reveals SMARCD1 is a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in skin cutaneous melanoma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:11619-11634. [PMID: 37401939 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05064-8] [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: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE SMARCD1 is a part of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex family, which consists of transcription factors that are implicated in various types of cancer. Examining SMARCD1 expression in human cancers can provide valuable insights into the development and progression of skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM). METHODS Our study comprehensively examined the association between SMARCD1 expression and numerous factors, including prognosis, tumor microenvironment (TME), immune infiltration, tumor mutational burden (TMB), and microsatellite instability (MSI) in SKCM. Then we utilized immunohistochemical staining to measure the SMARCD1 expression in both SKCM tissues and normal skin tissues. Furthermore, we conducted in vitro experimentation to evaluate the effects of SMARCD1 knockdown on SKCM cells. RESULTS We found that aberrant expression of SMARCD1 across 16 cancers was strongly correlated with overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). In addition, our research revealed that SMARCD1 expression is associated with multiple factors in different types of cancer, including immune infiltration, TME, immune-related genes, MSI, TMB, and sensitivity to anti-cancer drugs. SMARCD1 is likely involved in various SKCM signaling pathways and biological processes. Additionally, our research revealed that an SMARCD1-based risk factor model accurately predicted OS in SKCM patients. Furthermore, the downregulation of SMARCD1 expression demonstrated a significant inhibition of SKCM cell proliferation and migration, as well as an increase in apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. CONCLUSION We conclude that SMARCD1 is a promising diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic biomarker for SKCM, and its expression has significant clinical implications for the development of novel treatment strategies.
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- Jiaoquan Chen
- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology, Guangzhou, 510095, Guangdong, China.
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Wang K, Liufu S, Yu Z, Xu X, Ai N, Li X, Liu X, Chen B, Zhang Y, Ma H, Yin Y. miR-100-5p Regulates Skeletal Muscle Myogenesis through the Trib2/mTOR/S6K Signaling Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108906. [PMID: 37240251 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small non-coding RNAs that play crucial regulatory roles in many biological processes, including the growth and development of skeletal muscle. miRNA-100-5p is often associated with tumor cell proliferation and migration. This study aimed to uncover the regulatory mechanism of miRNA-100-5p in myogenesis. In our study, we found that the miRNA-100-5p expression level was significantly higher in muscle tissue than in other tissues in pigs. Functionally, this study shows that miR-100-5p overexpression significantly promotes the proliferation and inhibits the differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts, whereas miR-100-5p inhibition results in the opposite effects. Bioinformatic analysis predicted that Trib2 has potential binding sites for miR-100-5p at the 3'UTR region. A dual-luciferase assay, qRT-qPCR, and Western blot confirmed that Trib2 is a target gene of miR-100-5p. We further explored the function of Trib2 in myogenesis and found that Trib2 knockdown markedly facilitated proliferation but suppressed the differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts, which is contrary to the effects of miR-100-5p. In addition, co-transfection experiments demonstrated that Trib2 knockdown could attenuate the effects of miR-100-5p inhibition on C2C12 myoblasts differentiation. In terms of the molecular mechanism, miR-100-5p suppressed C2C12 myoblasts differentiation by inactivating the mTOR/S6K signaling pathway. Taken together, our study results indicate that miR-100-5p regulates skeletal muscle myogenesis through the Trib2/mTOR/S6K signaling pathway.
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- Kaiming Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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Zhang F, Li F, Lu J. microRNA-100 shuttled by human umbilical cord MSC-secreted extracellular vesicles induces endometriosis by inhibiting HS3ST2. Cell Signal 2023; 102:110532. [PMID: 36423858 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2022.110532] [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: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In recent years, the function of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-originated extracellular vesicles (hUC-MSC-EVs) on endometriosis has been reported, while its specific mechanisms remain largely unknown. This study aimed at investigating the mechanisms underlying the modulation of EVs harboring miR-100 derived from hUC-MSCs in the growth dynamics of endometrial stromal cells in endometriosis. Endometriosis mouse models were established. miR-100 was upregulated and HS3ST2 was downregulated in endometriosis. Ectopic endometrial tissues and umbilical cord tissues were obtained to extract endometrial stromal cells and hUC-MSCs, from which EVs were isolated. Next, the endometrial stromal cells were co-cultured with hUC-MSC-EVs, during which gain- or loss-of-function approaches were employed for gene overexpression or silencing. The binding affinity among miR-100 and HS3ST2 was identified using multiple assays. It was unveiled that miR-100 could target and inhibit HS3ST2. miR-100 from hUC-MSCs could be transferred into the endometrial stromal cells via EVs. Moreover, miR-100 shuttled by hUC-MSC-EVs facilitated endometrial stromal cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, as well as EMT by inhibiting HS3ST2. In vivo experiments also confirmed that hUC-MSC-derived EVs carrying miR-100 induced the occurrence and development of endometriosis. Collectively, hUC-MSC-EV-loaded miR-100 downregulated HS3ST2 to facilitate the development of endometriosis, which highlights a promising therapeutic target for treating endometriosis.
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- Feng Zhang
- Gynaecological ward 2, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China.
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- Gynaecological ward 2, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
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- Gynaecological ward 2, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, PR China
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Ma P, Han J. Overexpression of miR-100-5p inhibits papillary thyroid cancer progression via targeting FZD8. Open Med (Wars) 2022; 17:1172-1182. [PMID: 35859793 PMCID: PMC9263890 DOI: 10.1515/med-2022-0490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most prevalent type of TC worldwide; however, its pathological process remains unclear at the molecular level. In the current study, we analyzed the microarray data of PTC tissues and non-neoplastic thyroid tissues, and confirmed miR-100-5p as a downregulated miRNA in PTC. Via bioinformatic approach, western blotting, and TOP/FOP-flash assay, miR-100-5p was observed to be involved in the inactivation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in TPC-1 and KTC-1. Frizzled Class Receptor 8 (FZD8), the coupled receptor for canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling, was verified to be targeted and inhibited by miR-100-5p in TPC-1 and KTC-1. In the function assay, miR-100-5p mimic repressed PTC cell proliferation and induced cell apoptosis of TPC-1 and KTC-1; meanwhile, transfection of full-length FZD8 attenuated the effect of miR-100-5p mimic. Moreover, in the collected samples, miR-100-5p was lowly expressed in PTC tissues compared with normal tissues, especially in those of advanced stage (Stage III/IV vs Stage I/II), while FZD8 was highly expressed in PTC tissues, which in PTC tissues was inversely correlated to miR-100-5p. Thus, we suggest that overexpression of miR-100-5p inhibits the development of PTC by targeting FZD8.
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- Peng Ma
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, P.R. China
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A miRNAs catalogue from third-stage larvae and extracellular vesicles of Anisakis pegreffii provides new clues for host-parasite interplay. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9667. [PMID: 35690629 PMCID: PMC9188560 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13594-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Anisakids are widespread marine parasites of medical, veterinary and economic relevance. They infect marine natural hosts but humans can accidentally acquire the fish-borne zoonosis anisakiasis by ingesting infected raw fishes or mollusks. Among the several species described, Anisakis pegreffii is one of the main etiological agent of the disease, in particular in the Mediterranean area. Despite the growing evidence of miRNAs involvement in host-parasite interplay, and the emerging role of exosomal microvesicles in shuttling them between different cell types (and sometime across species), no information on miRNAs from any Anisakis species is presently available. In this study we isolated extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by Anisakis pegreffii infective third-stage larvae (L3) and analyzed by RNA-seq small RNAs from both L3 and EVs. We showed by nanoparticle tracking analysis that L3 release in culture medium particles of size compatible with the one of extracellular vesicles. A catalogue of 156 miRNAs from A. pegreffii was compiled by sequence comparison to evolutionary close species and miRNA prediction software. Using differential expression analysis, we identified a small number of highly abundant miRNAs in larvae and extracellular vesicles fractions whose potential biological relevance may deserve future investigation. Finally, A. pegreffii miRNAs were compared to those described in other parasitic helminths and predicted targets among human genes were searched, suggesting their potential involvement during infection.
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Nasu K, Aoyagi Y, Zhu R, Okamoto M, Kai K, Kawano Y. Promising therapeutic targets of endometriosis obtained from microRNA studies. Med Mol Morphol 2021; 55:85-90. [PMID: 34846581 DOI: 10.1007/s00795-021-00308-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Endometriosis is a benign tumor that affect 6-10% women of reproductive age. To date, it is suggested that the aberrant microRNA (miRNA) expressions play important roles in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Reviewing the literature, we found nine overexpressed miRNAs, which were thoroughly investigated in the context of endometriotic tissues and cells. Most of the overexpressed miRNAs induced endometriosis-specific characteristics including inhibition of apoptosis and decidualization, upregulation of fibrogenesis, invasion, migration, cell proliferation, attachment to extracellular matrix, inflammation, and angiogenesis in the endometriotic cells. Then, we found that the downstream target molecules of these miRNAs, such as early growth response protein-1, extracellular signal-regulated kinase, matrix metallopeptidase 1, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, cyclooxygenase-2, phosphoinositide 3-kinase, AKT, mammalian target of rapamycin, and vascular endothelial growth factor-A are promising for the therapeutic targets of endometriosis. Recent findings suggest that complex molecular mechanisms leading to development and progression of endometriosis by miRNAs may exist in endometriosis. The meticulous balance between tumorigenic miRNAs and tumoristatic miRNAs may destine the natural course and response to the surgical, medical, and hormonal treatments of this disease. Further investigations into endometriosis-associated miRNAs may elucidate the pathogenesis of endometriosis and help to develop novel therapeutics.
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- Kaei Nasu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan. .,Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Support System for Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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Wang L, Zhang J, Sun H, Ji X, Zhang S. Effect of miR-451 on IVF/ICSI-ET outcome in patient with endometriosis and infertility. Am J Transl Res 2021; 13:13051-13058. [PMID: 34956523 PMCID: PMC8661151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the effect of miR-451 on IVF/ICSI-ET outcome in endometriosis patients with infertility. METHODS Eighty patients with endometriosis and infertility who came to our hospital for IVF/ICSI-ET from February 2018 to November 2019 were collected as the research participants, and 66 healthy women at the same time were selected as the control group. The miR-451 and MIF expression levels in serum, tissues and cell lines of patients with endometriosis and infertility were quantitatively detected by qRT-PCR. Correlation between miR-451 and endometriosis complicated with infertility was analyzed. The effect of miR-451 on IVF/ICSI-ET outcome in those patients was assessed. RESULTS The miR-451 and MIF expression levels in endometriosis complicated with infertility tissues and cell lines were quantitatively detected by qRT-PCR. Compared with normal people, miR-451 was abnormally low in endometriosis complicated with infertility tissues and cell lines (P<0.001), while MIF was abnormally high (P<0.001), and the miR-451 expression was dramatically down-regulated and the MIF expression was markedly up-regulated in serum of endometriosis patients complicated with infertility. ROC analysis identified that the area under the miR-451 curve (AUC=0.9078) was >0.8, and the AUC (0.8606) of MIF was >0.8. Correlation analysis showed that the expression of miR-451 and MIF was negatively correlated in endometriosis complicated with infertility. According to miR-451 expression in endometriotic lesions, the subjects were divided into the miR-451 high expression group and miR-451 low expression group, with 40 cases in each group. The pregnancy rate after IVF/ICSI-ET in patients with endometriosis and infertility with high expression of miR-451 was higher than that in those with low expression (P>0.05). The incidence of complications during pregnancy after IVF/ICSI-ET in patients with endometriosis and infertility with high expression of miR-451 was lower than that in those with low expression (P>0.05). The pregnancy outcome after IVF/ICSI-ET in the miR-451 high expression group was better than that in the miR-451 low expression group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION miR-451 was down-regulated in endometriosis patients complicated with infertility, and low expression of miR-451 after IVF/ICSI-ET indicated a poor outcome.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hengshui People's Hospital Hengshui 053000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hengshui People's Hospital Hengshui 053000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hengshui People's Hospital Hengshui 053000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hengshui People's Hospital Hengshui 053000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hengshui People's Hospital Hengshui 053000, Hebei Province, China
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Liu X, Liu C, Zhang A, Wang Q, Ge J, Li Q, Xiao J. Long non-coding RNA SDCBP2-AS1 delays the progression of ovarian cancer via microRNA-100-5p-targeted EPDR1. World J Surg Oncol 2021; 19:199. [PMID: 34218800 PMCID: PMC8256491 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-021-02295-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Dysregulation of long non-coding RNAs has been implied to connect with cancer progression. This research was to decipher the mechanism of long non-coding RNA SDCBP2-AS1 in ovarian cancer (OC) through regulation of microRNA (miR)-100-5p and ependymin-related protein 1 (EPDR1). Methods LncRNA SDCBP2-AS1 and EPDR1 levels in OC were assessed by Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis. lncRNA SDCBP2-AS1, miR-100-5p, and EPDR1 levels in OC tissues and cells were determined. SKOV3 and A2780 cells were transfected with lncRNA SDCBP2-AS1, miR-100-5p, and EPDR1-related plasmids or sequences, and then their functions in cell viability, apoptosis, migration, and invasion were evaluated. The interplay of lncRNA SDCBP2-AS1, miR-100-5p, and EPDR1 was clarified. Results LncRNA SDCBP2-AS1 and EPDR1 levels were suppressed whilst miR-100-5p level was elevated in OC. After upregulating lncRNA SDCBP2-AS1 or EPDR1, viability, migration, and invasion of OC cells were impaired, and apoptosis rate was increased. Downregulating EPDR1 or upregulating miR-100-5p partially mitigated upregulated lncRNA SDCBP2-AS1-induced impacts on the biological functions of OC cells. LncRNA SDCBP2-AS1 sponged miR-100-5p, and EPDR1 was targeted by miR-100-5p. Conclusion It is illustrated that lncRNA SDCBP2-AS1 regulates EPDR1 by sponge adsorption of miR-100-5p to inhibit the progression of OC.
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- Xiu Liu
- Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 505 Luoshi Road, South District, Wuchang Hospital, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 505 Luoshi Road, South District, Wuchang Hospital, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 505 Luoshi Road, South District, Wuchang Hospital, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 505 Luoshi Road, South District, Wuchang Hospital, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 505 Luoshi Road, South District, Wuchang Hospital, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 505 Luoshi Road, South District, Wuchang Hospital, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China.
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- Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 505 Luoshi Road, South District, Wuchang Hospital, Hongshan District, Wuhan, 430061, Hubei, China
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Abu-Halima M, Becker LS, Ayesh BM, Baus SL, Hamza A, Fischer U, Hammadeh M, Keller A, Meese E. Characterization of micro-RNA in women with different ovarian reserve. Sci Rep 2021; 11:13351. [PMID: 34172798 PMCID: PMC8233349 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92901-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Women undergoing infertility treatment are routinely subjected to one or more tests of ovarian reserve. Therefore, an adequate assessment of the ovarian reserve is necessary for the treatment. In this study, we aimed to characterize the potential role of microRNAs (miRNAs) as biomarkers for women with different ovarian reserves. A total of 159 women were recruited in the study and classified according to their anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) level into three groups: (1) low ovarian reserve (LAMH, n = 39), (2) normal ovarian reserve (NAMH, n = 80), and (3) high ovarian reserve (HAMH, n = 40). SurePrint Human miRNA array screening and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) were respectively employed to screen and validate the miRNA abundance level in the three tested groups. Compared with NAMH, the abundance level of 34 and 98 miRNAs was found to be significantly altered in LAMH and HAMH, respectively. The abundance level of miRNAs was further validated by RT-qPCR in both, the screening samples as well as in an independent set of validation samples. The abundance levels of the validated miRNAs were significantly correlated with the AMH level. The best AUC value for the prediction of the increase and decrease in the AMH level was obtained for the miR-100-5p and miR-21-5p, respectively. The level of miRNAs abundance correlates with the level of AMH, which may serve as a tool for identifying women with a different ovarian reserve and may help to lay the ground for the development of novel diagnostic approaches.
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- Masood Abu-Halima
- Institute of Human Genetics, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany.
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Department of Laboratory Medical Sciences, Alaqsa University, Gaza, Palestine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany.,Kantonspital Baden, Im Ergel 1, 5400, Baden, Switzerland
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Chair for Clinical Bioinformatics, Saarland University, 66123, Saarbruecken, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Saarland University, 66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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Zhu R, Nasu K, Hijiya N, Yoshihashi M, Hirakawa T, Aoyagi Y, Narahara H. hsa-miR-199a-3p Inhibits Motility, Invasiveness, and Contractility of Ovarian Endometriotic Stromal Cells. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES (THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.) 2021; 28:3498-3507. [PMID: 33987822 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00604-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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It is suggested that aberrantly expressed microRNAs are involved in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. Our previous study demonstrated that expression of the microRNA hsa-miR-199a-3p is attenuated in human endometriotic cyst stromal cells (ECSCs). The current study aimed to define the roles of hsa-miR-199a-3p in the development of endometriosis. ECSCs and normal endometrial stromal cells (NESCs) were isolated from ovarian endometrioma and normal endometrial tissues, respectively. We evaluated the effect of transfected hsa-miR-199a-3p on the migration, invasion, and contractility of ECSCs using Transwell migration assays, in vitro wound healing assays, Transwell invasion assays, and collagen gel contraction assays. We also examined the downstream target of hsa-miR-199a-3p with an online public database search and luciferase reporter assay. Expression of hsa-miR-199a-3p in ECSCs was significantly lower than that in NESCs, whereas the expression of p21-activated kinase 4 (PAK4) mRNA was significantly higher. Transfection of hsa-miR-199a-3p inhibited the migration, invasion, and contractility of ECSCs via inhibition of PAK4 mRNA expression. PAK4 was confirmed to be the direct target of hsa-miR-199a-3p. Transfection of PAK4 small interfering RNA and the PAK4 inhibitor PF-3758309 also inhibited ECSC migration, invasion, and contractility. These findings suggest that hsa-miR-199a-3p may act as a tumor suppressor in endometriosis development. Attenuation of hsa-miR-199a-3p expression was favorable for ECSCs to acquire the highly invasive, motile, and contractile characteristics of endometriotic cells and is involved in the development of endometriosis. Accordingly, PAK4 inhibitors may be promising for the treatment of endometriosis.
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- Ruofei Zhu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan.
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Support System for Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Yufu-shi, Japan.
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Oita, Yufu-shi, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Idaigaoka 1-1, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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Tan Q, Shi S, Liang J, Cao D, Wang S, Wang Z. Endometrial cell-derived small extracellular vesicle miR-100-5p promotes functions of trophoblast during embryo implantation. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2020; 23:217-231. [PMID: 33376629 PMCID: PMC7758458 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2020.10.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Communication between maternal uterus and blastocyst occurs in the early stages of pregnancy, and the interaction influences the success of embryo implantation. Whereas small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) play an essential role in mediating intercellular communication in numerous biological processes, their role in embryo implantation during the window of implantation (WOI) remains poorly defined. Here, we report that endometrial epithelial cells (EECs) secrete sEVs during early pregnancy, which affects the trophoblast behaviors (migration, invasion, and proliferation), thus influencing embryo implantation. We show that microRNA (miR)-100-5p, sEVs containing microRNA (miRNA), activates both focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), as well as contributes to trophoblast migration and invasion. Furthermore, our findings indicate that the sEV miR-100-5p promotes angiogenesis during the implantation process. In conclusion, this study reveals a novel mechanism by which EEC-derived sEV miR-100-5p crosstalks with trophoblasts, leading to an enhanced ability for implantation.
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- Qiang Tan
- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.,Hainan Institute of Zhejiang University, Sanya 572000, PR China
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