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Yan Y, Liao L. MicroRNA Expression Profile in Patients Admitted to ICU as Novel and Reliable Approach for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Purposes. Mol Biotechnol 2024; 66:1357-1375. [PMID: 37314613 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00767-2] [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: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The ability to detect early metabolic changes in patients who have an increased mortality risk in the intensive care units (ICUs) could increase the likelihood of predicting recovery patterns and assist in disease management. Markers that can predict the disease progression of patients in the ICU might also be beneficial for improving their medical profile. Although biomarkers have been used in the ICU more frequently in recent years, the clinical use of most of them is limited. A wide range of biological processes are influenced by microRNAs (miRNAs) that modulate the translation and stability of specific mRNAs. Studies suggest that miRNAs may serve as a diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker in ICUs by profiling miRNA dysregulation in patient samples. To improve the predictive value of biomarkers for ICU patients, researchers have proposed both investigating miRNAs as novel biomarkers and combining them with other clinical biomarkers. Herein, we discuss recent approaches to the diagnosis and prognosis of patients admitted to an ICU, highlighting the use of miRNAs as novel and robust biomarkers for this purpose. In addition, we discuss emerging approaches to biomarker development and ways to improve the quality of biomarkers so that patients in ICU get the best outcomes possible.
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- Youqin Yan
- ICU Department, People's Hospital of Changshan, Changshan, China
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- ICU Department, People's Hospital of Changshan, Changshan, China.
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Guzmán-David CA, Ruiz-Ávila HA, Camargo-Rojas DA, Gómez-Alegría CJ, Hernández-Álvarez ED. Ultrasound assessment of muscle mass and correlation with clinical outcomes in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study. J Ultrasound 2023; 26:879-889. [PMID: 37783892 PMCID: PMC10632208 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-023-00823-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Muscular atrophy implies structural and functional alterations related to muscular force production and movement. This condition has been reported to be the main reason for generalized muscle weakness; it reflects the severity of the disease and can have a profound impact on short- and long-term clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine whether muscle atrophy ultrasound parameters early predict muscle weakness, morbidity, or 28-days mortality. METHODS This was a prospective, observational single center cohort study. Ultrasound was used to determine the cross-sectional area and muscle thickness of the rectus femoris on the first and third day of ICU stay. The main outcome was the incidence of significant muscle atrophy (≥ 10%). RESULTS Ultrasound measurements were made in 31 patients, 58% (18/31) of which showed significant muscle atrophy. The relative loss of muscle mass per day was 1.78 at 5% per day. The presence of muscle atrophy presents increased risk for limb muscle weakness and handgrip weakness. The 28-days mortality rate was similar in both subgroups. CONCLUSION The presence of muscle atrophy presents an increased clinical risk for the development of limb ICUAW and handgrip, although these observations were not statistically significant. The results could be used to plan future studies on this topic.
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- Cristian Arvey Guzmán-David
- Master's in Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia.
- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
- Intensive Care Research Group, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (GICI-UN), Bogotá, Colombia.
- Kinesiotherapy Deepening Research Group, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
- Intensive Care Research Group, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (GICI-UN), Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Human Body Movement, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
- Health and Development Research Group, Kinesiology, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Kinesiotherapy Deepening Research Group, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
- Department of Human Body Movement, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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Incidence of muscle wasting in the critically ill: a prospective observational cohort study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:742. [PMID: 36639540 PMCID: PMC9839699 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28071-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Loss of muscle mass occurs rapidly during critical illness and negatively affects quality of life. The incidence of clinically significant muscle wasting in critically ill patients is unclear. This study aimed to assess the incidence of and identify predictors for clinically significant loss of muscle mass in this patient population. This was a single-center observational study. We used ultrasound to determine the rectus femoris cross-sectional area (RFcsa) on the first and seventh day of ICU stay. The primary outcome was the incidence of significant muscle wasting. We used a logistic regression model to determine significant predictors for muscle wasting. Ultrasound measurements were completed in 104 patients. Sixty-two of these patients (59.6%) showed ≥ 10% decreases in RFcsa. We did not identify any predictor for significant muscle wasting, however, age was of borderline significance (p = 0.0528). The 28-day mortality rate was higher in patients with significant wasting, but this difference was not statistically significant (30.6% versus 16.7%; p = 0.165). Clinically significant muscle wasting was frequent in our cohort of patients. Patient age was identified as a predictor of borderline significance for muscle wasting. The results could be used to plan future studies on this topic.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03865095, date of registration: 06/03/2019.
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Zhao K, Li X, Zhang M, Tong F, Chen H, Wang X, Xiu N, Liu Z, Wang Y. microRNA-181a Promotes Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Inflammatory Reaction in a Rat Model of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness by Inhibiting IGFBP5 Expression. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2022; 81:553-564. [PMID: 35472240 DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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This study investigated mechanisms by which microRNA (miR)-181a orchestrates mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation in a rat model of intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW). Expression of miR-181a and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 5 (IGFBP5) was detected and then miR-181a was overexpressed or inhibited and IGFBP5 was overexpressed in the ICU-AW rats. The expression of UCP-3, metaphase chromosome protein 1 (MCP1), mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), inflammatory factors, phosphorylation (p)-JAK1, p-STAT1, and p-STAT2 were measured in skeletal muscle tissues; binding of miR-181a to IGFBP5 was evaluated by a dual-luciferase reporter assay. The results demonstrated high expression of miR-181a and low expression of IGFBP5 in ICU-AW versus control rats; IGFBP5 was identified as a target gene of miR-181a. Further experiments demonstrated that ICU-AW rats suffered from marked loss of grip strength and decreased adenosine triphosphate production, mtDNA content, and UCP-3 mRNA expression in skeletal muscles; this was accompanied by elevated TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, MCP1, p-JAK1, p-STAT1, and p-STAT2 levels. Importantly, miR-181a suppression alleviated strength loss, inflammatory reaction, and mitochondrial dysfunction and diminished the phosphorylation levels of JAK1, STAT1, and STAT2 whereas IGFBP5 upregulation rescued the effect of miR-181a overexpression in ICU-AW rats. These results indicate that miR-181a promotes mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation by activating the JAK/STAT pathway via IGFBP5 in ICU-AW model rats.
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- Kun Zhao
- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, P.R. China (YW)
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Biogenesis and Function of Extracellular Vesicles in Pathophysiological Processes Skeletal Muscle Atrophy. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 198:114954. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.114954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chen M, Zhang S, Xu Z, Gao J, Mishra SK, Zhu Q, Zhao X, Wang Y, Yin H, Fan X, Zeng B, Yang M, Yang D, Ni Q, Li Y, Zhang M, Li D. MiRNA Profiling in Pectoral Muscle Throughout Pre- to Post-Natal Stages of Chicken Development. Front Genet 2020; 11:570. [PMID: 32655617 PMCID: PMC7324647 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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MicroRNA (miRNA) is known to be an important regulator of muscle growth and development. The regulation of microRNA on the skeletal muscle phenotype of animals is mainly achieved by regulating the proliferation and differentiation of myoblasts. In this study, we sequenced a total of 60 samples from 15 developing stages of the pectoral muscle and five other tissues at 300 days of Tibetan chicken. We characterized the expression patterns of miRNAs across muscle developmental stages, and found that the chicken growth and development stage was divided into early-embryonic and late-embryonic as well as postnatal stages. We identified 81 and 21 DE-miRNAs by comparing the miRNA profiles of pectoral muscle of three broad periods and different tissues, respectively; and 271 miRNAs showed time-course patterns. Their potential targets were predicted and used for functional enrichment to understand their regulatory functions. Significantly, GgmiRNA-454 is a time-dependent and tissue-differential expression miRNA. In order to elucidate the role of gga-miRNA-454 in the differentiation of myoblasts, we cultured chicken myoblasts in vitro. The results show that although gga-miRNA-454-3p initiates increase and thereafter decrease during the chicken myoblasts differentiation, it had no effect on primary myoblasts proliferation. Furthermore, we confirm that gga-miRNA-454 inhibits myoblast differentiation by targeting the myotube-associated protein SBF2.
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- Min Chen
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China.,Department of Science and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China.,Institute of Biopharming, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Science and Technology, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricltural University, Wenjiang, China
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Carámbula A, Visca A, D’Amico S, Angulo M. Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arbr.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Yan Y, Shi R, Yu X, Sun C, Zang W, Tian H. Identification of atrial fibrillation-associated microRNAs in left and right atria of rheumatic mitral valve disease patients. Genes Genet Syst 2019; 94:23-34. [DOI: 10.1266/ggs.17-00043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Yang Yan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
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- Department of Pharmacology of Xi’an Jiaotong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
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- Department of Pharmacology of Xi’an Jiaotong University
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
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Carámbula A, Visca A, D'Amico S, Angulo M. Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit. Arch Bronconeumol 2018; 55:258-265. [PMID: 30454870 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2018.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Atrophy and weakness of the respiratory and peripheral muscles is a common problem in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is difficult to diagnose, particularly in the early stages of critical disease. Consequently, many cases are detected only in advanced stages, for example, when difficulties in mechanical ventilation weaning are encountered. The aim of this review is to describe the main tools that are currently available for evaluation of peripheral and respiratory muscles in the ICU. Techniques of varying complexity and specificity are discussed, and particular emphasis is placed on those with greater relevance in daily clinical practice, such as ultrasound.
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- Agustín Carámbula
- Centro de Tratamiento Intensivo, Hospital Maciel, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Centro de Tratamiento Intensivo, Hospital Maciel, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Centro de Tratamiento Intensivo, Hospital Maciel, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Centro de Tratamiento Intensivo, Hospital Maciel, Montevideo, Uruguay; Cátedra de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; Departamento de Fisiopatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Exploratory Profiling of Urine MicroRNAs in the dy2J/dy2J Mouse Model of LAMA2-CMD: Relation to Disease Progression. PLOS CURRENTS 2018; 10. [PMID: 30430039 PMCID: PMC6140833 DOI: 10.1371/currents.md.d0c203c018bc024f2f4c9791ecb05f88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) are being considered as non-invasive biomarkers for disease progression and clinical trials. Congenital muscular dystrophy with deficiency of laminin α2 chain (LAMA2-CMD) is a very severe form of muscular dystrophy, for which no treatment is available. In order to identify LAMA2-CMD biomarkers we have profiled miRNAs in urine from the dy2J /dy2J mouse model of LAMA2-CMD at three distinct time points (representing asymptomatic, initial and established disease). We demonstrate that unique groups of miRNAs are differentially expressed at each time point. We suggest that urine miRNAs can be sensitive biomarkers for different stages of LAMA2-CMD.
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With the emerging interest in documenting and understanding muscle atrophy and function in critically ill patients and survivors, ultrasonography has transformational potential for measurement of muscle quantity and quality. We discuss the importance of quantifying skeletal muscle in the intensive care unit setting. We also identify the merits and limitations of various modalities that are capable of accurately and precisely measuring muscularity. Ultrasound is emerging as a potentially powerful tool for skeletal muscle quantification; however, there are key challenges that need to be addressed in future work to ensure useful interpretation and comparability of results across diverse observational and interventional studies. Ultrasound presents several methodological challenges, and ultimately muscle quantification combined with metabolic, nutritional, and functional markers will allow optimal patient assessment and prognosis. Moving forward, we recommend that publications include greater detail on landmarking, repeated measures, identification of muscle that was not assessable, and reproducible protocols to more effectively compare results across different studies.
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Cui S, Sun B, Yin X, Guo X, Chao D, Zhang C, Zhang CY, Chen X, Ma J. Time-course responses of circulating microRNAs to three resistance training protocols in healthy young men. Sci Rep 2017; 7:2203. [PMID: 28526870 PMCID: PMC5438360 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-02294-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Circulating microRNAs (c-miRNAs) in human plasma have been described as a potential marker of exercise. The present study investigated the effects of three acute resistance training (RT) protocols on the time-course changes of the c-miRNAs profiles in young males. The subjects (n = 45) were randomly divided into three groups: muscular strength endurance (SE), muscular hypertrophy (MH) and maximum strength (MS). Venous blood samples were obtained before exercise and immediately, 1 h and 24 h after each RT protocol to assess the following biological parameters: c-miRNAs, anabolic and catabolic hormones, inflammatory cytokines and muscle damage markers. The results revealed that the levels of two c-miRNAs (miR-208b and miR-532), six c-miRNAs (miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-206, miR-181a, miR-21 and miR-221) and two c-miRNAs (miR-133a and miR-133b) changed significantly in response to the SE, MH and MS protocols (p < 0.05), respectively. The nature and dynamic processes of the c-miRNAs response were likely influenced by the RT modality and intensity. Moreover, miR-532 was negatively correlated with insulin-like growth factor-1 and positively correlated with interleukin-10, whereas miR-133a was negatively correlated with cortisol and positively correlated with testosterone/cortisol. These findings suggest that these c-miRNAs may serve as markers for monitoring the RT responses.
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- Shufang Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for MicroRNA Biology and Biotechnology, NJU Advanced Institute for Life Sciences (NAILS), School of life sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210046, China
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- Department of Exercise and Heath, Nanjing sports Institute, 8 Linggusi Road Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China
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- Department of Exercise and Heath, Nanjing sports Institute, 8 Linggusi Road Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China
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- The Lab of Military Conditioning and Motor Function Assessment, the PLA University of Science and Technology, 60 Shuang Long Jie Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211101, China
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- The Lab of Military Conditioning and Motor Function Assessment, the PLA University of Science and Technology, 60 Shuang Long Jie Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for MicroRNA Biology and Biotechnology, NJU Advanced Institute for Life Sciences (NAILS), School of life sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210046, China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for MicroRNA Biology and Biotechnology, NJU Advanced Institute for Life Sciences (NAILS), School of life sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210046, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for MicroRNA Biology and Biotechnology, NJU Advanced Institute for Life Sciences (NAILS), School of life sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210046, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Life Sciences, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for MicroRNA Biology and Biotechnology, NJU Advanced Institute for Life Sciences (NAILS), School of life sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210046, China. .,The Lab of Military Conditioning and Motor Function Assessment, the PLA University of Science and Technology, 60 Shuang Long Jie Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211101, China.
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McCormick R, Goljanek-Whysall K. MicroRNA Dysregulation in Aging and Pathologies of the Skeletal Muscle. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2017; 334:265-308. [PMID: 28838540 DOI: 10.1016/bs.ircmb.2017.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Skeletal muscle is one of the biggest organs of the body with important mechanistic and metabolic functions. Muscle homeostasis is controlled by environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors. Indeed, MiRNAs, small noncoding RNAs robust regulators of gene expression, have and have been shown to regulate muscle homeostasis on several levels: through controlling myogenesis, muscle growth (hypertrophy) and atrophy, as well as interactions of muscle with other tissues. Given the large number of MiRNA target genes and the important role of MiRNAs in most physiological processes and various diseases, MiRNAs may have an enormous potential as therapeutic targets against numerous disorders, including pathologies of muscle. The purpose of this review is to present the current knowledge of the role of MiRNAs in skeletal muscle homeostasis and pathologies and the potential of MiRNAs as therapeutics for skeletal muscle wasting, with particular focus on the age- and disease-related loss of muscle mass and function.
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- Rachel McCormick
- Musculoskeletal Biology II, Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Aging, Institute of Aging and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
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- Musculoskeletal Biology II, Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Aging, Institute of Aging and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
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Wang H, Wang B. Extracellular vesicle microRNAs mediate skeletal muscle myogenesis and disease. Biomed Rep 2016; 5:296-300. [PMID: 27588172 PMCID: PMC4997983 DOI: 10.3892/br.2016.725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Skeletal muscle function is important for good health and independent living, and has been subject to numerous studies focused on skeletal muscle development, function and metabolism. However, progressive and degenerative changes in skeletal muscle function often occur following physiological and pathological stress, and these lead to the progression of diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular or respiratory diseases. Identifying the mechanisms that influence the processes regulating skeletal muscle function is a key priority. Recently, studies have demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles in regulating biological processes. For instance, exosomes are key tools for communication between cells. Therefore, by determining how select miRNAs are transported to target organs and initiate their effects, these results will help explain muscle and organ crosstalk, improve our understanding and application of current therapeutic approaches and lead to the identification of new therapeutic strategies and targets aimed at maintaining and/or improving skeletal muscle health.
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- Haidong Wang
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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Lugg ST, Howells PA, Thickett DR. The increasing need for biomarkers in intensive care unit-acquired weakness--are microRNAs the solution? Crit Care 2015; 19:189. [PMID: 25902802 PMCID: PMC4406039 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-015-0901-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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There is an increasing focus on intensive care unit-acquired weakness, its underlying mechanisms and therapeutic options. In this article we offer a commentary on the paper by Bloch and colleagues entitled 'MiR-181a: a potential biomarker of acute muscle wasting following cardiac surgery'. There is a need for biomarkers for intensive care unit-acquired weakness, not only in clinical practice but also in order to streamline future therapeutic trials. MicroRNAs are attractive biomarkers, and may have an important role in this disease. We highlight the significance of the authors' finding of miR-181a, a novel plasma biomarker for the development of acute muscle wasting in post-operative cardiac surgery patients and discuss future research that is needed in this field following on from the study findings.
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- Sebastian T Lugg
- School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Centre for Translational Inflammation Research (CITR), University of Birmingham Laboratories, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK.
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- School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Centre for Translational Inflammation Research (CITR), University of Birmingham Laboratories, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK.
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- School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Centre for Translational Inflammation Research (CITR), University of Birmingham Laboratories, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TH, UK.
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