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Mone P, Jankauskas SS, Manzi MV, Gambardella J, Coppola A, Kansakar U, Izzo R, Fiorentino G, Lombardi A, Varzideh F, Sorriento D, Trimarco B, Santulli G. Endothelial Extracellular Vesicles Enriched in microRNA-34a Predict New-Onset Diabetes in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients: Novel Insights for Long COVID Metabolic Sequelae. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2024; 389:34-39. [PMID: 38336381 PMCID: PMC10949163 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.122.001253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Emerging evidence indicates that the relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and diabetes is 2-fold: 1) it is known that the presence of diabetes and other metabolic alterations poses a considerably high risk to develop a severe COVID-19; 2) patients who survived a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection have an increased risk of developing new-onset diabetes. However, the mechanisms underlying this association are mostly unknown, and there are no reliable biomarkers to predict the development of new-onset diabetes. In the present study, we demonstrate that a specific microRNA (miR-34a) contained in circulating extracellular vesicles released by endothelial cells reliably predicts the risk of developing new-onset diabetes in COVID-19. This association was independent of age, sex, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking status, and D-dimer. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: We demonstrate for the first time that a specific microRNA (miR-34a) contained in circulating extracellular vesicles released by endothelial cells is able to reliably predict the risk of developing diabetes after having contracted coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This association was independent of age, sex, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking status, and D-dimer. Our findings are also relevant when considering the emerging importance of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, with systemic manifestations observed even months after viral negativization (long COVID).
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Affiliation(s)
- Pasquale Mone
- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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- Department of Medicine, Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Einstein Institute for Aging Research (P.M., S.S.J., J.G., U.K., A.L., F.V., G.S.) and Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Einstein Institute for Neuroimmunology and Inflammation (G.S.), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, International Translational Research and Medical Education, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy (M.V.M., J.G., R.I., D.S., B.T., G.S.); Clinica Montevergine, Mercogliano, Avellino (P.M.); and COVID-19 Division, A.O.R.N. Ospedali dei Colli, Naples, Italy (A.C., G.F.)
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Lin WT, Wu HH, Lee CW, Chen YF, Huang L, Hui-Chun Ho J, Kuang-Sheng Lee O. Modulation of experimental acute lung injury by exosomal miR-7704 from mesenchymal stromal cells acts through M2 macrophage polarization. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2024; 35:102102. [PMID: 38222299 PMCID: PMC10787251 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2023.102102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
Abstract
Acute lung injury (ALI) is a life-threatening condition with limited treatment options. The pathogenesis of ALI involves macrophage-mediated disruption and subsequent repair of the alveolar barriers, which ultimately results in lung damage and regeneration, highlighting the pivotal role of macrophage polarization in ALI. Although exosomes derived from mesenchymal stromal cells have been established as influential modulators of macrophage polarization, the specific role of exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) remains underexplored. This study aimed to elucidate the role of specific exosomal miRNAs in driving macrophage polarization, thereby providing a reference for developing novel therapeutic interventions for ALI. We found that miR-7704 is the most abundant and efficacious miRNA for promoting the switch to the M2 phenotype in macrophages. Mechanistically, we determined that miR-7704 stimulates M2 polarization by inhibiting the MyD88/STAT1 signaling pathway. Notably, intra-tracheal delivery of miR-7704 alone in a lipopolysaccharide-induced murine ALI model significantly drove M2 polarization in lung macrophages and remarkably restored pulmonary function, thus increasing survival. Our findings highlight miR-7704 as a valuable tool for treating ALI by driving the beneficial M2 polarization of macrophages. Our findings pave the way for deeper exploration into the therapeutic potential of exosomal miRNAs in inflammatory lung diseases.
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- Wei-Ting Lin
- Doctoral Degree Program of Translational Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Center for Translational Genomics & Regenerative Medicine Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Center for Translational Genomics & Regenerative Medicine Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Center for Translational Genomics & Regenerative Medicine Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Center for Translational Genomics & Regenerative Medicine Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Medical Research, Eye Center, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Ophthalmology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Center for Translational Genomics & Regenerative Medicine Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Stem Cell Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Department of Orthopedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Chen J, Hu Q, Luo Y, Luo L, Lin H, Chen D, Xu Y, Liu B, He Y, Liang C, Liu Y, Zhou J, Wu J. Salvianolic acid B attenuates membranous nephropathy by activating renal autophagy via microRNA-145-5p/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/AKT pathway. Bioengineered 2022; 13:13956-13969. [PMID: 35723058 PMCID: PMC9345616 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2083822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
The abnormal proliferation and inflammatory response of the mesangial cells play a crucial role in the progression of membranous nephropathy (MN). Herein, this study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of Salvianolic acid B (SalB) on MN-induced mesangial abnormalities and its underlying mechanisms. MN models were established in cationic bovine serum albumin-induced Sprague-Dawley rats and lipopolysaccharide-induced human mesangial cells (HMCs). Following SalB and microRNA-145-5p antagomir treatment, kidney function was investigated by 24-hours urine protein, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen. Pathological changes of kidney were investigated by Periodic acid Schiff staining. CD68 and IgG were detected by immunofluorescence in glomerulus. Mesangial autophagosomes were observed by transmission electron microscope. MicroRNA-145-5p inhibitor, mimic, LY294002, and SalB were used to treat with HMCs. In kidney and HMCs, IL-1 β, IL-2, IL-6, TNF-α and microRNA-145-5p was detected by quantitative real-time PCR. Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated AKT, AKT, beclin1, and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3) levels were detected by Western blot. HMCs proliferation and cycle were detected by Cell Counting Kit-8 and flow cytometry. LC3 were detected by LC3-dual-fluorescent adenovirus in HMCs. Our results showed that SalB significantly ameliorated kidney function and pathological changes. Furthermore, it significantly alleviated proliferation, inflammation and activated autophagy in mesangial cells. Moreover, microRNA-145-5p antagomir accentuated MN while microRNA-145-5p inhibitor and LY294002 encouraged proliferation and inflammation through PI3K/AKT pathway in HMCs. Collectively, our study demonstrated that SalB activated renal autophagy to reduce cell proliferation and inflammation of MN, which was mediated by microRNA-145-5p to inhibit PI3K/AKT pathway, and ultimately attenuated MN.
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- Junqi Chen
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.,School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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