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Fang R, Li HL, Lv NX, Yue PL, Jia YX, Liu ZC, Zhou HG, Song XD. Inhibition of miR-29a-3p Alleviates Apoptosis of Lens Epithelial Cells via Upregulation of CAND1. Curr Eye Res 2024; 49:391-400. [PMID: 38095165 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2023.2293457] [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: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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PURPOSE Accumulated evidence has shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) are closely related to the pathogenesis and progression of senile cataracts. Here we investigate the effect of miR-29a-3p in cataractogenesis and determined the potential molecular mechanism involved. METHODS In this study, we constructed a selenite cataract model in rats and obtained the miRNAs related to cataracts by whole transcriptome sequencing. To investigate the effect and mechanism of miR-29a-3p on cataracts, we performed several in vivo and in vitro experiments, including CCK8 assay, flow cytometry, luciferase reporter assay, Edu assay, and western blot analysis. RESULT Sequencing data showed downregulation of miR-29a-3p in rats with selenite cataracts. Down-regulation of miR-29a-3p could promote lens epithelial cells (SRA01/04) proliferation and inhibit cell apoptosis, and miR-29a-3p silence could inhibit the development of cataracts. Additionally, CAND1 was a direct target gene for miR-29a-3p. CONCLUSION These data demonstrate that miR-29a-3p inhibits apoptosis of lens epithelial cells by regulating CAND1, which may be a potential target for senile cataracts.
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- Rui Fang
- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing, China
- Beijing Ophthalmology&Visual Sciences Key Lab, Beijing, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing, China
- Beijing Ophthalmology&Visual Sciences Key Lab, Beijing, China
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Fang R, Yue PL, Li HL, Ding XF, Jia YX, Liu ZC, Zhou HG, Song XD. Transcriptome sequencing and microRNA-mRNA regulatory network construction in the lens from a Na 2SeO 3-induced Sprague Dawley rat cataract model. BMC Ophthalmol 2023; 23:461. [PMID: 37974089 PMCID: PMC10652440 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-023-03202-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A sight-threatening, cataract is a common degenerative disease of the ocular lens. This study aimed to explore the regulatory mechanism of age-related cataract (ARC) formation and progression. METHODS Cataracts in Sprague Dawley rats were induced by adopting the method that injected selenite subcutaneously in the nape. We performed high-throughput RNA sequencing technology to identify the mRNA and microRNA(miRNA) expression profiles of the capsular membrane of the lens from Na2SeO3-induced and saline-injected Sprague Dawley rats. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses were carried out to forecast the regulatory and functional role of mRNAs in cataracts by DAVID and Metascape. The protein-protein interaction(PPI) network of differentially expressed mRNA(DEmRNAs) was built via the STRING. Target miRNAs of hub genes were predicted by miRBD and TargetScan. Furthermore, differentially expressed miRNA(DEmiRNAs) were selected as hub genes' targets, validated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR), and a DEmiRNA-DEmRNA regulatory network was constructed via Cytoscape. RESULT In total, 329 DEmRNAs including 40 upregulated and 289 downregulated genes were identified. Forty seven DEmiRNAs including 29 upregulated and 18 downregulated miRNAs were detected. The DEmRNAs are involved in lens development, visual perception, and aging-related biological processes. A protein-protein interaction network including 274 node genes was constructed to explore the interactions of DEmRNAs. Furthermore, a DEmiRNA-DEmRNA regulatory network related to cataracts was constructed, including 8 hub DEmRNAs, and 8 key DEmiRNAs which were confirmed by qRT-PCR analysis. CONCLUSION We identified several differentially expressed genes and established a miRNA-mRNA-regulated network in a Na2SeO3-induced Sprague Dawley rat cataract model. These results may provide novel insights into the clinical treatment of cataracts, and the hub DEmRNAs and key DEmiRNAs could be potential therapeutic targets for ARC.
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- Rui Fang
- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China
- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing, China
- Beijing, Ophthalmology&Visual Sciences Key Lab, Beijing, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China.
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China.
- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing, China.
- Beijing, Ophthalmology&Visual Sciences Key Lab, Beijing, China.
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Sun M, Li K, Li X, Wang H, Li L, Zheng G. lncRNA TUG1 regulates Smac/DIABLO expression by competitively inhibiting miR-29b and modulates the apoptosis of lens epithelial cells in age-related cataracts. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:2340-2350. [PMID: 37185343 PMCID: PMC10538928 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002530] [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: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As one of the early discovered long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA), taurine upregulation gene 1 ( TUG1 ) has been widely expressed in a variety of tumors. Moreover, it promotes cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and migration. However, our understanding of its importance in the pathogenesis of cataracts remains limited. This study aimed to explore the mechanism by which lncRNA TUG1 mediates lens epithelial cell apoptosis in age-related cataracts (ARC) by regulating the microRNAs (miR-29b)/second mitochondria-derived activator of caspases axis, and to identify more non-surgical strategies for cataract treatment. METHODS The messenger RNA expression levels of TUG1 , miR-29b, and Smac were detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction in vivo and in vitro . The expression of the Smac protein was analyzed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence. Flow cytometry and cell counting kit-8 assays were used to detect the cell apoptosis and proliferation rates, respectively. The targeted regulatory relationship between lncRNA TUG1 , miR-29b, and Smac was verified by viral vector construction, co-transfection, nuclear and cytoplasmic separation, luciferase reporter assays, and RNA immunoprecipitation. RESULTS TUG1 and Smac were expressed at high levels in ARC and HLE-B3 cells treated with 200 μmol/L H 2 O 2 , whereas miR-29b expression was decreased. In vitro cell experiments confirmed that down-regulation of TUG1 could inhibit the apoptosis of lens epithelial cells. Mechanistically, Smac expression was negatively regulated by miR-29b. TUG1 competitively inhibited miR-29b expression and caused greater release of Smac. In addition, miR-29b partially reversed the effects of TUG1 on human lens epithelial cell line cells. CONCLUSIONS lncRNA TUG1 increases Smac expression and promotes apoptosis of lens epithelial cells in ARC by competitively inhibiting miR-29b. This mechanism is the cytological basis for ARC formation. Based on these results, the lncRNA TUG1/miR29b/Smac axis may be a new molecular pathway that regulates ARC development.
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- Miaomiao Sun
- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Luohe City Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan 462000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China
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Zhou J, Yin Y, Yang Y, Peng D, Wei J, Yin G, Tang Y. Knockdown of miR-423-5p simultaneously upgrades the eNOS and VEGFa pathways in ADSCs and improves erectile function in diabetic rats. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:9796-9804. [PMID: 34545676 PMCID: PMC8505849 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This study aimed to explore the possibility of miR‐423‐5p modified adipose‐derived stem cell (ADSCs) therapy on streptozotocin (STZ)‐induced diabetes mellitus erectile dysfunction (DMED) rats. MiR‐423‐5p was knocked down in ADSCs. ADSCs, NC‐miR‐ADSCs and miR‐ADSCs were co‐cultured with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Normal and high glucose media were supplemented. The supernatant and HUVECs were collected for assessment of eNOS and VEGFa expression, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. HUVECs co‐cultured with ADSCs or miR‐ADSCs exhibited higher eNOS and VEGFa protein expression levels compared to DM groups. MiR‐ADSCs enhanced HUVEC proliferation compared to the ADSCs and NC‐miR‐ADSCs. Lower apoptotic rates were observed when HUVECs were co‐cultured with miR‐ADSCs, compared to ADSCs and NC‐miR‐ADSCs. Fifteen male Sprague‐Dawley (SD) rats aged 12 weeks were induced to develop diabetes mellitus by intraperitoneal injection with STZ, and five healthy SD rats were used as normal controls. Eight weeks after developing diabetes, the rats received ADSCs and miR‐ADSCs via injection into the corpora cavernosa, whereas normal controls and DM controls were injected with saline. Erectile function and histological assessment of penile tissues were performed 8 weeks after injection. The ICP/MAP indicated that erectile function was impaired in the DM rats compared with the normal group. Injection of ADSCs and miR‐ADSCs improved erectile function significantly and was associated with the overexpression of eNOS and VEGFa. MiR‐423‐5p knockdown in ADSCs ameliorated high glucose‐mediated damage to HUVECs and improved erectile function in DM rats by inducing eNOS and VEGFa overexpression, indicating that miR‐423‐5p may be a potential target in the treatment of DMED.
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- Jun Zhou
- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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Zhang L, Cheng R, Huang Y. MiR-30a inhibits BECN1-mediated autophagy in diabetic cataract. Oncotarget 2017; 8:77360-77368. [PMID: 29100392 PMCID: PMC5652784 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.20483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Purpose To investigate the role of microRNAs in the regulation of autophagy and apoptosis in lens epithelial cells (LECs) during diabetic cataract formation. Methods A miRNA microarray study and quantitative real-time PCR were performed to identify the expression of miRNAs in LECs of diabetic cataract. Human LECs were cultured in high glucose conditions as a diabetic cataract model. BECN1 and LC3B were detected by Western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR. The extent of apoptosis was measured using FACSCalibur flow cytometry. Results Downregulation of miR-30a was identified in LECs attached to diabetic cataract tissues. By the bioinformatic assay and the luciferase activity assay, BECN1 was found to be a direct target of miR-30a. MiR-30a reduced the BECN1-mediated autophagy activity induced by high glucose in LECs in vitro. The ratio of LECs apoptosis was also decreased. Conclusion MiR-30a was involved in the inhibition of autophagy by targeting BECN1 in LECs in human diabetic cataract.
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- Lu Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China.,Qingdao Eye Hospital, Shandong Eye Institute, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital, Shandong Eye Institute, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China.,College of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital, Shandong Eye Institute, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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Effects of microRNA-211 on proliferation and apoptosis of lens epithelial cells by targeting SIRT1 gene in diabetic cataract mice. Biosci Rep 2017; 37:BSR20170695. [PMID: 28679650 PMCID: PMC5529207 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20170695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Our study aimed at exploring the effects of miR-211 on the proliferation and apoptosis of lens epithelial cells in diabetic cataract mice by targetting NAD+-dependent histone deacetylase sirtulin 1 (SIRT1). Healthy male mice were assigned into normal and diabetic cataract groups. Blood glucose, lens turbidity, and apoptosis were measured. Lens epithelial cells were classified into the normal, blank, negative control (NC), miR-211 mimics, miR-211 inhibitors, siRNA-SIRT1, and miR-211 inhibitors + siRNA-SIRT1 groups. MiR-211, Bcl-2, Bax, p53, and SIRT1 expressions of each group were detected. Cell proliferation, cycle and apoptosis were tested by MTT assay and flow cytometry. MiR-211 can specifically bind to SIRT1 according to the luciferase system. SIRT1 protein concentration was strongly positive in normal mice and weakly positive in diabetic cataract mice. Apoptosis index of diabetic cataract mice was higher than the normal mice. Compared with normal mice, the expressions of miR-211, Bax, and p53 increased in diabetic cataract mice, while the Bcl-2 and SIRT1 expressions decreased. In comparison with the blank and NC groups, the expressions of miR-211, Bax, and p53 increased, while Bcl-2 and SIRT1 expressions decreased, and the proliferation decreased and apoptosis rate increased in the miR-211 mimics and siRNA-SIRT1 groups; the results were contradicting for the miR-211 inhibitor group. MiR-211 could promote apoptosis and inhibit proliferation of lens epithelial cells in diabetic cataract mice by targetting SIRT1.
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