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Sies H, Mailloux RJ, Jakob U. Fundamentals of redox regulation in biology. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 2024; 25:701-719. [PMID: 38689066 DOI: 10.1038/s41580-024-00730-2] [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] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions are central to the existence of life. Reactive species of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur mediate redox control of a wide range of essential cellular processes. Yet, excessive levels of oxidants are associated with ageing and many diseases, including cardiological and neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. Hence, maintaining the fine-tuned steady-state balance of reactive species production and removal is essential. Here, we discuss new insights into the dynamic maintenance of redox homeostasis (that is, redox homeodynamics) and the principles underlying biological redox organization, termed the 'redox code'. We survey how redox changes result in stress responses by hormesis mechanisms, and how the lifelong cumulative exposure to environmental agents, termed the 'exposome', is communicated to cells through redox signals. Better understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of redox biology will guide novel redox medicine approaches aimed at preventing and treating diseases associated with disturbed redox regulation.
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- Helmut Sies
- Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I, Faculty of Medicine, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine, Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- School of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Science, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada.
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Piórkowska K, Zygmunt K, Hunter W, Wróblewska K. MALAT1: A Long Non-Coding RNA with Multiple Functions and Its Role in Processes Associated with Fat Deposition. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:479. [PMID: 38674413 PMCID: PMC11049917 DOI: 10.3390/genes15040479] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) belongs to the lncRNA molecules, which are involved in transcriptional and epigenetic regulation and the control of gene expression, including the mechanism of chromatin remodeling. MALAT1 was first discovered during carcinogenesis in lung adenocarcinoma, hence its name. In humans, 66 of its isoforms have been identified, and in pigs, only 2 are predicted, for which information is available in Ensembl databases (Ensembl Release 111). MALAT1 is expressed in numerous tissues, including adipose, adrenal gland, heart, kidney, liver, ovary, pancreas, sigmoid colon, small intestine, spleen, and testis. MALAT1, as an lncRNA, shows a wide range of functions. It is involved in the regulation of the cell cycle, where it has pro-proliferative effects and high cellular levels during the G1/S and mitotic (M) phases. Moreover, it is involved in invasion, metastasis, and angiogenesis, and it has a crucial function in alternative splicing during carcinogenesis. In addition, MALAT1 plays a significant role in the processes of fat deposition and adipogenesis. The human adipose tissue stem cells, during differentiation into adipocytes, secrete MALAT1 as one the most abundant lncRNAs in the exosomes. MALAT1 expression in fat tissue is positively correlated with adipogenic FABP4 and LPL. This lncRNA is involved in the regulation of PPARγ at the transcription stage, fatty acid metabolism, and insulin signaling. The wide range of MALAT1 functions makes it an interesting target in studies searching for drugs to prevent obesity development in humans. In turn, in farm animals, it can be a source of selection markers to control the fat tissue content.
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- Katarzyna Piórkowska
- National Research Institute of Animal Production, Animal Molecular Biology, 31-047 Cracow, Poland; (K.Z.); (K.W.)
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- National Research Institute of Animal Production, Animal Molecular Biology, 31-047 Cracow, Poland; (K.Z.); (K.W.)
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Horticulture, University of Agriculture in Cracow, 31-120 Cracow, Poland;
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- National Research Institute of Animal Production, Animal Molecular Biology, 31-047 Cracow, Poland; (K.Z.); (K.W.)
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Suciu TS, Feștilă D, Berindan-Neagoe I, Nutu A, Armencea G, Aghiorghiesei AI, Vulcan T, Băciuț M. Circular RNA-Mediated Regulation of Oral Tissue-Derived Stem Cell Differentiation: Implications for Oral Medicine and Orthodontic Applications. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2024; 20:656-671. [PMID: 38279054 PMCID: PMC10984898 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-024-10683-w] [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] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a novel class of endogenous non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) which unlike linear RNAs, have a covalently closed continuous loop structure. circRNAs are found abundantly in human cells and their biology is complex. They feature unique expression to different types of cells, tissues, and developmental stages. To the present, the functional roles of circular RNAs are not fully understood. They reportedly act as microRNA (miRNA) sponges, therefore having key regulatory functions in diverse physiological and pathological processes. As for dentistry field, lines of evidence indicate that circRNAs play vital roles in the odontogenic and osteogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) and periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs). Abnormal expression of circRNAs have been found in other areas of pathology frequently reflected also in the oral environment, such as inflammation or bone and soft tissue loss. Therefore, circRNAs could be of significant importance in various fields in dentistry, especially in bone and soft tissue engineering and regeneration. Understanding the molecular mechanisms occurring during the regulation of oral biological and tissue remodeling processes could augment the discovery of novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic strategies that will improve orthodontic and other oral therapeutic protocols.
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- Tudor-Sergiu Suciu
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400083, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400083, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400029, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400029, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Mokhlesi A, Sharifi Z, Berimipour A, Taleahmad S, Talkhabi M. Identification of hub genes and microRNAs with prognostic values in esophageal cancer by integrated analysis. Noncoding RNA Res 2023; 8:459-470. [PMID: 37416747 PMCID: PMC10319852 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2023.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Esophageal cancer (EC) is the eighth most common cancer in the world, and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related mortality. The aim of the present study was to identify cell and molecular mechanisms involved in EC, and to provide the potential targets for diagnosis and treatment. Here, a microarray dataset (GSE20347) was screened to find differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Different bioinformatic methods were used to analyze the identified DEGs. The up-regulated DEGs were significantly involved in different biological processes and pathways including extracellular matrix organization and ECM-receptor interaction. FN1, CDK1, AURKA, TOP2A, FOXM1, BIRC5, CDC6, UBE2C, TTK, and TPX2 were identified as the most important genes among the up-regulated DEGs. Our analysis showed that has-miR-29a-3p, has-miR-29b-3p, has-miR-29c-3p, and has-miR-767-5p had the largest number of common targets among the up-regulated DEGs. These findings strengthen the understanding of EC development and progression, as well as representing potential markers for EC diagnosis and treatment.
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- Amir Mokhlesi
- Department of Animal Sciences and Marine Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Marine Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Marine Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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You Y, Liu C, Liu T, Tian M, Wu N, Yu Z, Zhao F, Qi J, Zhu Q. FNDC3B protects steatosis and ferroptosis via the AMPK pathway in alcoholic fatty liver disease. Free Radic Biol Med 2022; 193:808-819. [PMID: 36336231 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2022.10.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide with limited therapeutic options. The role of fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 3B (FNDC3B), an important regulator of metabolism, in ALD, and the underlying mechanism as well as its potential implication in ALD therapeutic strategies remain unknown. METHODS Hepatocyte-specific FNDC3B knockdown or control C57BL/6 N mice received a Lieber-DeCarli diet for four weeks, followed by oral gavage (chronic-binge). Primary mouse hepatocytes and cell lines were used for in vitro studies. Liver injury, hepatic steatosis, and lipid peroxidation were assessed. RESULTS In cultured cells and mouse livers, alcohol exposure increased FNDC3B expression. Hepatocyte-specific FNDC3B deletion aggravated alcohol-induced liver steatosis via AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) inhibition. In vitro, FNDC3B expression was negatively regulated by miR-192-5p. Furthermore, FNDC3B deletion significantly exacerbated ethanol-mediated lipid peroxidation. The RNA sequence assay revealed a connection between FNDC3B and ferroptosis, which was verified by the administration of the ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1). Additionally, FNDC3B inhibition-mediated AMPK inactivation downregulated transferrin expression, which was associated with marked iron overload and ferroptosis. CONCLUSIONS This study elucidated the critical role of FNDC3B in preventing hepatic steatosis and ferroptosis in response to chronic alcohol consumption. Our findings indicate that FNDC3B is a potential therapeutic target for ALD.
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- Yajing You
- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China; Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China; The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830000, Xinjiang, China.
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CircANKRD12 Is Induced in Endothelial Cell Response to Oxidative Stress. Cells 2022; 11:cells11223546. [PMID: 36428974 PMCID: PMC9688326 DOI: 10.3390/cells11223546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Redox imbalance of the endothelial cells (ECs) plays a causative role in a variety of cardiovascular diseases. In order to better understand the molecular mechanisms of the endothelial response to oxidative stress, the involvement of circular RNAs (circRNAs) was investigated. CircRNAs are RNA species generated by a "back-splicing" event, which is the covalent linking of the 3'- and 5'-ends of exons. Bioinformatics analysis of the transcriptomic landscape of human ECs exposed to H2O2 allowed us to identify a subset of highly expressed circRNAs compared to their linear RNA counterparts, suggesting a potential biological relevance. Specifically, circular Ankyrin Repeat Domain 12 (circANKRD12), derived from the junction of exon 2 and exon 8 of the ANKRD12 gene (hsa_circ_0000826), was significantly induced in H2O2-treated ECs. Conversely, the linear RNA isoform of ANKRD12 was not modulated. An increased circular-to-linear ratio of ANKRD12 was also observed in cultured ECs exposed to hypoxia and in skeletal muscle biopsies of patients affected by critical limb ischemia (CLI), two conditions associated with redox imbalance and oxidative stress. The functional relevance of circANKRD12 was shown by the inhibition of EC formation of capillary-like structures upon silencing of the circular but not of the linear isoform of ANKRD12. Bioinformatics analysis of the circANKRD12-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network in H2O2-treated ECs identified the enrichment of the p53 and Foxo signaling pathways, both crucial in the cellular response to redox imbalance. In keeping with the antiproliferative action of the p53 pathway, circANKRD12 silencing inhibited EC proliferation. In conclusion, this study indicates circANKRD12 as an important player in ECs exposed to oxidative stress.
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Downregulation of miR-192 Alleviates Oxidative Stress-Induced Porcine Granulosa Cell Injury by Directly Targeting Acvr2a. Cells 2022; 11:cells11152362. [PMID: 35954205 PMCID: PMC9368079 DOI: 10.3390/cells11152362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Follicular atresia is primarily caused by breakdown to granulosa cells (GCs) due to oxidative stress (OS). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) elicit a defense response against environmental stresses, such as OS, by acting as gene-expression regulators. However, the association between miRNA expression and OS in porcine GCs (PGCs) is unclear. Here, we examined the impact of H2O2-mediated OS in PGCs through miRNA-Seq. We identified 22 (14 upregulated and 8 downregulated) and 33 (19 upregulated and 14 downregulated) differentially expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) at 100 μM and 300 μM H2O2, respectively, compared with the control group. Among the DEmiRNAs, mi-192 was most induced by H2O2-mediated OS, and the downregulation of miR-192 alleviated PGC oxidative injury. The dual-luciferase reporter assay results revealed that miR-192 directly targeted Acvr2a. The Acvr2a level was found to be remarkably decreased after OS. Furthermore, grape seed procyanidin B2 (GSPB2) treatment significantly reduced the H2O2-induced upregulation of miR-192, and decreased PGC apoptosis and oxidative damage. Meanwhile, GSPB2 prevented an H2O2-induced increase in caspase-3 activity, which was enhanced by the application of the miR-192 inhibitor. These results indicate that GSPB2 protects against PGC oxidative injury via the downregulation of miR-192, the upregulation of Acvr2a expression, and the suppression of the caspase-3 apoptotic signaling pathway.
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Amini N, Badavi M, Mard SA, Dianat M, Moghadam MT. The renoprotective effects of gallic acid on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory effects, and downregulation of lncRNA TUG1. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2022; 395:691-701. [PMID: 35303125 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-022-02227-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cisplatin, an antineoplastic drug used in cancer therapy, -induced nephrotoxicity mediated by the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Gallic acid (GA) is identified as an antioxidant substance with free radical scavenging properties. This research was designed to examine the ameliorative impact of GA caused by cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through apoptosis and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) Taurine-upregulated gene 1 (TUG1) expression. Thirty-two male Sprague Dawley rats (200 - 220 g) were randomly allocated to four groups: (1) control group; (2) rats treated with cisplatin (7.5 mg/kg, i.p.) on the fourth day; and the two other groups include rats pretreated with GA (20 and 40 mg/kg by gavage) for s7 days and cisplatin (7.5 mg/kg, i.p.) at the fourth day. The rats were anesthetized and sacrificed for collecting samples, 72 h after cisplatin administration. The blood samples were used to investigate biochemical factors and kidney tissue was evaluated for measuring oxidative stress and inflammatory factors and the gene expression of molecular parameters. The results indicated that GA administration increased the B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) mRNA and lncRNA TUG1 expression, and reduced Bcl-2-associated x protein (Bax), and caspase-3 expression. Likewise, the TAC level increased, and kidney MDA content decreased by administration of GA. GA also decreased the inflammatory factor levels, including IL-1β and TNF-α. Moreover, GA led to the improvement of kidney dysfunction as evidenced by reducing plasma BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and Cr (creatinine). Taken together, GA could protect the kidney against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptosis properties and reduction of lncRNA TUG1 expression.
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- Negin Amini
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Physiology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Yang P, Zhu Z, Shi M, Yin J, Zang Y, Zhong C, Wang A, Peng H, Xu T, Guo D, Xu T, Chen J, Zhang Y, He J. Association of serum growth differentiation factor-15 levels with the risks of death and vascular events in patients with ischemic stroke: The role of diabetes. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:616-623. [PMID: 35115209 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2021.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Researchers have not determined whether the association between growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) levels and stroke outcomes is modified by the diabetes status. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of GDF-15 among patients with ischemic stroke stratified by diabetes. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 3001 patients with ischemic stroke were selected from the China Antihypertensive Trial in Acute Ischemic Stroke (CATIS) and included in this study. The primary outcome was a composite outcome of death and vascular events at 3 months after acute ischemic stroke. An elevated GDF-15 level was significantly associated with the primary outcome in patients with diabetes but not in those without diabetes (pinteraction = 0.038). The multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio (95% confidence intervals) for the primary outcome was 3.33 (1.07-10.35) when 2 extreme tertiles were compared, and a linear association between GDF-15 levels and the primary outcome was observed in patients with diabetes (p for linearity = 0.046). The addition of serum GDF-15 to conventional risk factors improved the risk prediction for the primary outcome in patients with diabetes (net reclassification improvement: 31.98%, p = 0.043; integrated discrimination index: 0.85%, p = 0.034) but not in those without diabetes. CONCLUSIONS A modifying effect of the diabetes status on the association between serum GDF-15 levels and ischemic stroke prognosis was observed. Elevated serum GDF-15 levels were associated with the primary outcome within 3 months after ischemic stroke in patients with diabetes, suggesting that GDF-15 may be an important prognostic factor for ischemic stroke in patients with diabetes.
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- Pinni Yang
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China; Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China; Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA; Department of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Bala S, Babuta M, Catalano D, Saiju A, Szabo G. Alcohol Promotes Exosome Biogenesis and Release via Modulating Rabs and miR-192 Expression in Human Hepatocytes. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 9:787356. [PMID: 35096820 PMCID: PMC8795686 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.787356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Exosomes are membrane vesicles released by various cell types into the extracellular space under different conditions including alcohol exposure. Exosomes are involved in intercellular communication and as mediators of various diseases. Alcohol use causes oxidative stress that promotes exosome secretion. Here, we elucidated the effects of alcohol on exosome biogenesis and secretion using human hepatocytes. We found that alcohol treatment induces the expression of genes involved in various steps of exosome formation. Expression of Rab proteins such as Rab1a, Rab5c, Rab6, Rab10, Rab11, Rab27a and Rab35 were increased at the mRNA level in primary human hepatocytes after alcohol treatment. Rab5, Rab6 and Rab11 showed significant induction in the livers of patients with alcohol-associated liver disease. Further, alcohol treatment also led to the induction of syntenin, vesicle-associated membrane proteins (VAMPs), and syntaxin that all play various roles in exosome biogenesis and secretion. VAMP3, VAMP5, VAPb, and syntaxin16 mRNA transcripts were increased in alcohol treated cells and in the livers of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) patients. Induction in these genes was associated with increases in exosome secretion in alcohol treated hepatocytes. We found that hepatocyte enriched miR-192 and miR-122 levels were significantly decreased in alcohol treated hepatocytes whereas their levels were increased in the cell-free supernatant. The primary transcripts of miR-192 and miR-122 were reduced in alcohol treated hepatocytes, suggesting alcohol partially affects these miRNAs at the transcriptional level. We found that miR-192 has putative binding sites for genes involved in exosome secretion. Inhibition of miR-192 in human hepatoma cells caused a significant increase in Rab27a, Rab35, syntaxin7 and syntaxin16 and a concurrent increase in exosome secretion, suggesting miR-192 regulates exosomes release in hepatocytes. Collectively, our results reveal that alcohol modulates Rabs, VAMPs and syntaxins directly and partly via miR-192 to induce exosome machinery and release.
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- Shashi Bala
- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Xu J, Xu W, Xuan Y, Liu Z, Sun Q, Lan C. Pancreatic Cancer Progression Is Regulated by IPO7/p53/LncRNA MALAT1/MiR-129-5p Positive Feedback Loop. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:630262. [PMID: 34660566 PMCID: PMC8517143 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.630262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Pancreatic cancer is a malignancy with poor prognosis. Importin 7 (IPO7) is a soluble nuclear transport factor, which has been linked to the pathogenesis of several human diseases. However, its role and underlying mechanism in pancreatic cancer are still obscure. Methods: Immunohistochemical staining and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) were performed to determine IPO7 expression in pancreatic cancer tissues and adjacent tissues. Western blot was used to measure IPO7 expression at the protein level in cell lines. Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU), flow cytometry, and Transwell assays were employed to explore the biological functions of IPO7. Subcutaneous xenograft transplanted tumor model and caudal vein injection model in mice were also established to validate the oncogenic role of IPO7. Western blot and qPCR were utilized to detect the regulatory function of IPO7 on p53 and metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1), respectively. Interaction between MALAT1 and miR-129-5p and interaction between miR-129-5p and IPO7 were verified by bioinformatics prediction, qPCR, dual-luciferase reporter gene experiment, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP), and pull-down assay. Results: Upregulation of IPO7 in pancreatic cancer tissues was associated with adverse prognosis of the patients with pancreatic cancer. Knocking down IPO7 remarkably suppressed cancer cell proliferation and metastasis, while it promoted apoptosis. Overexpression of IPO7 facilitated the malignant phenotypes of pancreatic cancer cells. Mechanistically, IPO7 could repress the expression of p53 and induce the expression of MALAT1 but reduce miR-129-5p expression. Furthermore, miR-129-5p was identified as a posttranscriptional regulator for IPO7, and its inhibition led to IPO7 overexpression in pancreatic cancer cells. Conclusion: IPO7 is a novel oncogene for pancreatic cancer, and IPO7/p53/MALAT1/miR-129-5p positive feedback loop facilitates the progression of this deadly disease.
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- Jin Xu
- Department of Pancreatic and Thyroid Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Thyroid Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Thyroid Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Thyroid Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Thyroid Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hainan Hospital, Hainan Medical University, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan, China
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Mafi A, Yadegar N, Salami M, Salami R, Vakili O, Aghadavod E. Circular RNAs; powerful microRNA sponges to overcome diabetic nephropathy. Pathol Res Pract 2021; 227:153618. [PMID: 34649056 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2021.153618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN), also known as diabetic kidney disease (DKD), is a drastic renal complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Poorly controlled DM over the years, may disrupt kidneys' blood vessels, leading to the hypertension (HTN) and DN onset. During DN, kidneys' waste filtering ability becomes disturbed. Being on a healthy lifestyle and controlling both DM and HTN are now the best proceedings to prevent or at least delay DN occurrence. Unfortunately, about one-fourth of diabetic individuals eventually experience the corresponding renal failure, and thus it is critical to discover effective diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic strategies to combat DN. In the past few years, circular RNAs (circRNAs), as covalently closed endogenous non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), are believed to affect DN pathogenesis in a positive manner. CircRNAs are able to impact different cellular processes and signaling pathways by targeting biological molecules or various molecular mechanisms. Still, as a key regulatory axis, circRNAs can select miRNAs as their molecular targets, in which they are considered as miRNA sponges. In this way, circRNA-induced suppression of particular miRNAs may prevent from DN progression or promotes the DN elimination. Since the expression of circRNAs has also been reported to be increased in DN-associated cells and tissues, they can be employed as either diagnostic biomarkers or therapeutic targets.
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- Alireza Mafi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Yu C, Yang C, Song X, Li J, Peng H, Qiu M, Yang L, Du H, Jiang X, Liu Y. Long Non-coding RNA Expression Profile in Broiler Liver with Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Damage. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:3053-3061. [PMID: 33078306 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02436-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cadmium pollution is serious heavy metal pollution in environmental pollution and impacts on livestock productivity. However, the effect and mechanisms of cadmium toxicity on the broiler remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the liver oxidative damage and reveal the related long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression patterns in the broiler liver with cadmium exposure. The broilers were fed with diets containing CdCl2 and detected the oxidative stress indexes in the liver tissues. Transcriptome sequencing of broiler liver was performed to identify cadmium exposure-related differentially expressed lncRNAs (DElncRNAs). The functions and pathways of DElncRNAs were analyzed by GO and KEGG. The sequencing results were verified by the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cadmium exposure induced tissue structure disorder, focal hemorrhage, and irregular hepatocytes in the broiler liver, and significantly decreased GSH level and enzyme activities, and increased MDA expression in the liver. A total of 74 DElncRNAs were obtained in cadmium group compared with the control group, which were enriched in the GO terms, including intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to DNA damage by p53 class mediator, branched-chain amino acid biosynthetic process. The enriched KEGG pathways, including lysine biosynthesis, valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, and pantothenate and CoA biosynthesis, were related to oxidative stress. PCR analysis indicated that the changes in ENSGALG00000053559, ENSGALG00000053926, and ENSGALG00000054404 expression were consistent with sequencing. Our results provide novel lncRNAs involved in oxidative stress in the broiler liver with cadmium exposure.
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- Chunlin Yu
- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Huimin Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Huimin Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, 610066, Sichuan, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Huimin Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan Province, China.
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Sun X, Feinberg MW. Vascular Endothelial Senescence: Pathobiological Insights, Emerging Long Noncoding RNA Targets, Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities. Front Physiol 2021; 12:693067. [PMID: 34220553 PMCID: PMC8242592 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.693067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cellular senescence is a stable form of cell cycle arrest in response to various stressors. While it serves as an endogenous pro-resolving mechanism, detrimental effects ensue when it is dysregulated. In this review, we introduce recent advances for cellular senescence and inflammaging, the underlying mechanisms for the reduction of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in tissues during aging, new knowledge learned from p16 reporter mice, and the development of machine learning algorithms in cellular senescence. We focus on pathobiological insights underlying cellular senescence of the vascular endothelium, a critical interface between blood and all tissues. Common causes and hallmarks of endothelial senescence are highlighted as well as recent advances in endothelial senescence. The regulation of cellular senescence involves multiple mechanistic layers involving chromatin, DNA, RNA, and protein levels. New targets are discussed including the roles of long noncoding RNAs in regulating endothelial cellular senescence. Emerging small molecules are highlighted that have anti-aging or anti-senescence effects in age-related diseases and impact homeostatic control of the vascular endothelium. Lastly, challenges and future directions are discussed including heterogeneity of endothelial cells and endothelial senescence, senescent markers and detection of senescent endothelial cells, evolutionary differences for immune surveillance in mice and humans, and long noncoding RNAs as therapeutic targets in attenuating cellular senescence. Accumulating studies indicate that cellular senescence is reversible. A better understanding of endothelial cellular senescence through lifestyle and pharmacological interventions holds promise to foster a new frontier in the management of cardiovascular disease risk.
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- Xinghui Sun
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
- Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases Through Dietary Molecules, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
- Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Qu T, Mou Y, Dai J, Zhang X, Li M, Gu S, He Z. Changes and relationship of N 6-methyladenosine modification and long non-coding RNAs in oxidative damage induced by cadmium in pancreatic β-cells. Toxicol Lett 2021; 343:56-66. [PMID: 33639196 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2021.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification and m6A-modified Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) play crucial roles in various pathological processes, yet their changes and relationship in cadmium-induced oxidative damage are largely unknown. Here, five m6A-modified LncRNAs (LncRNA-TUG1, LncRNA-PVT1, LncRNA-MALAT1, LncRNA-XIST, LncRNA-NEAT1), which have been evidenced to involve in oxidative damage, were selected and their binding proteins were submitted to bioinformatics analysis. Our analysis results showed that these five m6A-modified LncRNAs bound to different regulatory proteins of m6A modification, implicating that m6A modification on LncRNAs may synergistically control by multiple regulatory proteins. Furthermore, the detection data revealed that levels of m6A modification, methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) and fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) were all significantly decreased in CdSO4-induced oxidative damage, which was demonstrated by increasing ROS accumulation and MDA contents as well as decreasing SOD activities. More importantly, LncRNA-MALAT1 and LncRNA-PVT1 indicated downward trend and showed positive relationship with m6A modification. Collectively, our results showed that m6A modification and m6A-modified LncRNAs may involve in oxidative damage induced by cadmium.
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- Tengjiao Qu
- Institute of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Qujing Medical College, Qujing, Yunnan, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China.
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan, China.
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Ren FJ, Yao Y, Cai XY, Fang GY. Emerging Role of MiR-192-5p in Human Diseases. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:614068. [PMID: 33708127 PMCID: PMC7940509 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.614068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a type of small non-coding RNAs that play an essential role in numerous biological processes by regulating the post-transcriptional expression of target genes. Recent studies have demonstrated that miR-192-5p, a member of the miR-192 family, partakes in several human diseases, especially various cancers, including cancers of the lung, liver, and breast. Importantly, the levels of miR-192-5p are abundant in biofluids, including the serum and urine, and the exosomal levels of miR-192-5p in circulation can aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection disease. Notably, recent studies suggest that miR-192-5p is regulated by long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs). However, there are no comprehensive overviews on the role of miR-192-5p in human diseases. This review discusses the significant studies on the role of miR-192-5p in various human diseases, with special emphasis on the diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems.
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- Fu-Jia Ren
- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Women's Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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Thankachan S, Bhardwaj BK, Venkatesh T, Suresh PS. Long Non-coding RNA NEAT1 as an Emerging Biomarker in Breast and Gynecologic Cancers: a Systematic Overview. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:2436-2447. [PMID: 33569749 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00481-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging regulators of cellular pathways, especially in cancer development. Among the lncRNAs, nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1) forms a scaffold for a nuclear body; the paraspeckle and aberrant expression of NEAT1 have been reported in breast and gynecologic cancers (ovarian, cervical, endometrial, and vulvar). Abundantly expressed NEAT1 in breast and gynecologic cancers generally contribute to tumor development by sponging its corresponding tumor-suppressive microRNAs or interacting with various regulatory proteins. The distinct expression of NEAT1 and its contribution to tumorigenic pathways make it a promising therapeutic target in breast and gynecologic cancers. Herein, we summarize the functions and molecular mechanisms of NEAT1 in human breast, ovarian, cervical, endometrial, and vulvar cancers. Furthermore, we emphasize its critical role in the formation of paraspeckle development and its functions. Conclusively, NEAT1 is a considerable biomarker with a bright prospect and can be therapeutically targeted to manage breast and gynecologic cancers.
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- Sanu Thankachan
- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, 673601, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Central University of Kerala, Kasargod, Kerala, 671316, India
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- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala, 673601, India.
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Gnodi E, Mancuso C, Elli L, Ballarini E, Meneveri R, Beaulieu JF, Barisani D. Gliadin, through the Activation of Innate Immunity, Triggers lncRNA NEAT1 Expression in Celiac Disease Duodenal Mucosa. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22031289. [PMID: 33525473 PMCID: PMC7865487 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy arising in genetically predisposed subjects exposed to gluten, which activates both innate and adaptive immunity. Although the pathogenesis is common to all patients, the clinical spectrum is quite variable, and differences could be explained by gene expression variations. Among the factors able to affect gene expression, there are lncRNAs. We evaluated the expression profile of 87 lncRNAs in CD vs. healthy control (HC) intestinal biopsies by RT-qPCR array. Nuclear enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) and taurine upregulated gene 1 (TUG1) were detected as downregulated in CD patients at diagnosis, but their expression increased in biopsies of patients on a gluten-free diet (GFD) exposed to gluten. The increase in NEAT1 expression after gluten exposure was mediated by IL-15 and STAT3 activation and binding to the NEAT1 promoter, as demonstrated by gel shift assay. NEAT1 is localized in the nucleus and can regulate gene expression by sequestering transcription factors, and it has been implicated in immune regulation and control of cell proliferation. The demonstration of its regulation by gluten thus also supports the role of lncRNAs in CD and prompts further research on these RNAs as gene expression regulators.
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- Elisa Gnodi
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- Centre for the Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
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- Laboratory of Intestinal Physiopathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke and Research Center of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5N4, Canada;
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy; (E.G.); (C.M.); (E.B.); (R.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0264488304
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Cheng X, Shihabudeen Haider Ali MS, Moran M, Viana MP, Schlichte SL, Zimmerman MC, Khalimonchuk O, Feinberg MW, Sun X. Long non-coding RNA Meg3 deficiency impairs glucose homeostasis and insulin signaling by inducing cellular senescence of hepatic endothelium in obesity. Redox Biol 2021; 40:101863. [PMID: 33508742 PMCID: PMC7844131 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2021.101863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Obesity-induced insulin resistance is a risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, the mechanisms underlying endothelial senescence in obesity, and how it impacts obesity-induced insulin resistance remain incompletely understood. In this study, transcriptome analysis revealed that the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) Maternally expressed gene 3 (Meg3) is one of the top differentially expressed lncRNAs in the vascular endothelium in diet-induced obese mice. Meg3 knockdown induces cellular senescence of endothelial cells characterized by increased senescence-associated β–galactosidase activity, increased levels of endogenous superoxide, impaired mitochondrial structure and function, and impaired autophagy. Moreover, Meg3 knockdown causes cellular senescence of hepatic endothelium in diet-induced obese mice. Furthermore, Meg3 expression is elevated in human nonalcoholic fatty livers and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis livers, which positively correlates with the expression of CDKN2A encoding p16, an important hallmark of cellular senescence. Meg3 knockdown potentiates obesity-induced insulin resistance and impairs glucose homeostasis. Insulin signaling is reduced by Meg3 knockdown in the liver and, to a lesser extent, in the skeletal muscle, but not in the visceral fat of obese mice. We found that the attenuation of cellular senescence of hepatic endothelium by ablating p53 expression in vascular endothelium can restore impaired glucose homeostasis and insulin signaling in obesity. In conclusion, our data demonstrate that cellular senescence of hepatic endothelium promotes obesity-induced insulin resistance, which is tightly regulated by the expression of Meg3. Our results suggest that manipulation of Meg3 expression may represent a novel approach to managing obesity-associated hepatic endothelial senescence and insulin resistance. •LncRNA Meg3 is a top differentially expressed lncRNA in the vascular endothelium in obese mice. •Meg3 knockdown causes cellular senescence of HUVECs and of hepatic endothelium in obese mice. •Meg3 expression is elevated in human NAFLD and NASH Nlivers, and correlates with CDKN2A expression -a senescent marker. •Meg3 knockdown impairs glucose homeostasis and insulin signaling in obese mice. •Attenuation of hepatic endothelial senescence improves glucose homeostasis and insulin signaling in obese mice.
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- Xiao Cheng
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985850 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-5850, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985850 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-5850, USA; Nebraska Redox Biology Center, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA; Nebraska Redox Biology Center, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA; Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE, 68588, USA; Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA; Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases Through Dietary Molecules, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA.
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Wang Y, Ruan Y, Wu S. ET-1 regulates the human umbilical vein endothelial cell cycle by adjusting the ERβ/FOXN1 signaling pathway. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:1499. [PMID: 33313244 PMCID: PMC7729364 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-6560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Background Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic and progressive disease primarily induced by inflammation of the arterial blood vessel wall. Investigating the function and molecular regulation mechanisms of ET-1, ERβ, and FOXN1 in disease models will provide new targets and means for clinical treatment. Methods The effects of ET-1 on oxidative stress in HUVEC were verified through quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), western blot, flow cytometry, as well as dual luciferase reporter gene and biochemical assays. Results Compared with the ET-1+ negative control (NC) group, the ERβ messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression level was significantly reduced, and the FOXN1 mRNA expression level increased markedly in the ET-1 + ERβ small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) group. Meanwhile, the FOXN1 mRNA expression level was significantly reduced in the ET-1 + FOXN1 siRNA group. FOXN1 promoter luciferase reporter gene activity was notably enhanced in the ERβ siRNA group compared with the siRNA control group. Compared with the ET-1 + NC group, the levels of reaction oxygen species (ROS) in the ET-1 + ERβ siRNA group increased considerably, the superoxide dismutase (SOD) level was significantly reduced, and the G0/G1 phase cell ratio was reduced. In addition, the protein expression of ERβ and cyclin B1 (CCNB1) was markedly reduced, whereas the protein expression of cyclin A2 (CCNA2), cyclin D1 (CCND1), and cyclin E1 (CCNE1) increased substantially. The opposite result was observed in the ET-1 + FOXN1 siRNA group. Conclusions ET-1 can contribute to the expression of ERβ and FOXN1. ERβ can inhibit the expression of FOXN1 by regulating promoter activity. The ET-1/ERβ/FOXN1 signaling pathway is involved in the regulation of oxidative stress and cycle progression in HUVEC. This study provides a new mechanism for the regulation of umbilical vein endothelial cells. The ET-1/ERβ/FOXN1 signaling pathway may provide novel therapeutic targets and strategies for the treatment of atherosclerosis.
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- Yuyan Wang
- Department of Gerontology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gerontology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gerontology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Protective Effect of Quercetin against H 2O 2-Induced Oxidative Damage in PC-12 Cells: Comprehensive Analysis of a lncRNA-Associated ceRNA Network. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:6038919. [PMID: 33343808 PMCID: PMC7725564 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6038919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Quercetin is a bioflavonoid with potential antioxidant properties. However, the mechanisms underlying its effects remain unclear. Herein, we focused on integrating long noncoding RNA (lncRNA), microRNA (miRNA), and messenger RNA (mRNA) sequencing of PC-12 cells treated with quercetin. We treated PC-12 cells with hydrogen peroxide to generate a validated oxidative damage model. We evaluated the effects of quercetin on PC-12 cells and established the lncRNA, miRNA, and mRNA profiles of these cells. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses of these RNAs were conducted to identify the key pathways. Quercetin significantly protected PC-12 neuronal cells from hydrogen peroxide-induced death. We identified 297, 194, and 14 significantly dysregulated lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs, respectively, associated with the antioxidant effect of quercetin. Furthermore, the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B pathway was identified as the crucial signalling pathway. Finally, we constructed a lncRNA-associated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network by utilizing oxidative damage mechanism-matched miRNA, lncRNA, and mRNA expression profiles and those changed by quercetin. In conclusion, quercetin exerted a protective effect against oxidative stress-induced damage in PC-12 cells. Our study provides novel insight into ceRNA-mediated gene regulation in the progression of oxidative damage and the action mechanisms of quercetin.
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Paronetto MP, Dimauro I, Grazioli E, Palombo R, Guidotti F, Fantini C, Sgrò P, De Francesco D, Di Luigi L, Capranica L, Caporossi D. Exercise-mediated downregulation of MALAT1 expression and implications in primary and secondary cancer prevention. Free Radic Biol Med 2020; 160:28-39. [PMID: 32768573 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play critical roles in various biological functions and disease processes including cancer. The metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) was initially identified as a lncRNA with elevated expression in primary human non-small cell lung tumors with high propensity to metastasize, and subsequently shown to be highly expressed in numerous other human cancers including breast, ovarian, prostate, cervical, endometrial, gastric, pancreatic, sarcoma, colorectal, bladder, brain, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma. MALAT1 is deeply involved in several physiological processes, including alternative splicing, epigenetic modification of gene expression, cellular senescence, healthy aging, and redox homeostasis. The aim of this work was to investigate the modulation exerted by a single bout of endurance exercise on the level of MALAT1 expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from healthy male donors displaying different training status and redox homeostasis features. Our findings show that MALAT1 is downregulated after acute endurance exercise in subjects whose fitness level guarantee a high expression of SOD1 and SOD2 antioxidant genes and low levels of endogenous oxidative damage. In vitro protocols in Jurkat lymphoblastoid cells exposed to pro-oxidant environment confirmed the link between MALAT1 expression and antioxidant gene modulation, documenting p53 phosphorylation and its recruitment to MALAT1 promoter. Remarkably, analyses of Microarray-Based Gene Expression Profiling revealed high MALAT1 expression in leukemia patients in comparison to healthy control and a significant negative correlation between MALAT1 and SOD1 expression. Collectively our results highlight the beneficial effect of a physically active lifestyle in counteracting aberrant cancer-related gene expression programs by improving the redox buffering capacity.
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- Maria Paola Paronetto
- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy; Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via Del Fosso di Fiorano, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia, Via Del Fosso di Fiorano, Rome, Italy
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- Sport Performance Laboratory, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Sport Performance Laboratory, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis 15, 00135, Rome, Italy.
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Xufei F, Xiujuan Z, Jianyi L, Liyan Y, Ting Y, Min H. Up-regulation of LncRNA NEAT1 induces apoptosis of human placental trophoblasts. Free Radic Res 2020; 54:678-686. [PMID: 32998583 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2020.1826468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The trophoblast apoptosis induced by placental oxidative stress is a contributor to the pathological development of preeclampsia (PE), whereas the molecular mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we explored the role and mechanism of Long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) NEAT1 in trophoblasts apoptosis. In the placenta tissues of PE patients and H2O2-treated human trophoblast cell line HTR-8/SVneo, the expressions of LncRNA NEAT1, p53, and estrogen receptor α (ESRα) were increased whereas miR-18a-5p expression was decreased. ESRα expression was up-regulated by LncRNA NEAT1 overexpression and down-regulated by miR-18a-5p overexpression in HTR-8/SVneo cells. LncRNA NEAT1 could release ESRα expression through sponging miR-18a-5p and the transcription of LncRNA NEAT1 was promoted by p53. miR-18a-5p overexpression suppressed H2O2-induced cell apoptosis in HTR-8/SVneo cells, while the inhibitory effect of miR-18a-5p overexpression on cell apoptosis was abrogated by LncRNA NEAT1 overexpression. In summary, LncRNA NEAT1 transcription was induced by p53 under oxidative stress condition, the high expression of LncRNA NEAT1 subsequently increased ESRα expression by sponging miR-18a-5p, thus inducing trophoblasts apoptosis.
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- Fan Xufei
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, China
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Tu Y, Xie L, Chen L, Yuan Y, Qin B, Wang K, Zhu Q, Ji N, Zhu M, Guan H. Long non-coding RNA MEG3 promotes cataractogenesis by upregulating TP53INP1 expression in age-related cataract. Exp Eye Res 2020; 199:108185. [PMID: 32841649 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Age-related cataract (ARC) is the leading cause of visual impairment or even blindness among the aged population globally. Long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) has been proven to be the potential regulator of ARC. The latest study reveals that maternally expressed gene 3 (MEG3) promotes the apoptosis and inhibits the proliferation of multiple cancer cells. However, the expression and role of MEG3 in ARC are unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of MEG3 in ARC and explored the regulatory mechanisms underlying these effects. We observed that MEG3 expression was up-regulated in the age-related cortical cataract (ARCC) lens capsules and positively correlated with the histological degree of ARCC. The pro-apoptosis protein, active caspase-3 and Bax increased in the anterior lens capsules of ARCC tissue, while the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 decreased compared to normal lens. Knockdown of MEG3 increased the viability and inhibited the apoptosis of LECs upon the oxidative stress induced by H2O2. MEG3 was localized in both nucleus and cytoplasm in LECs. MEG3 facilitated TP53INP1 expression via acting as miR-223 sponge and promoting P53 expression. Additionally, TP53INP1 knockdown alleviated H2O2-induced lens turbidity. In summary, MEG3 promoted ARC progression by up-regulating TP53INP1 expression through suppressing miR-223 and promoting P53 expression, which would provide a novel insight into the pathogenesis of ARC.
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- Yuanyuan Tu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Eye Hospital of Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China.
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Shoorei H, Taheri M. Non-coding RNAs are involved in the response to oxidative stress. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 127:110228. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Crosstalk of MicroRNAs and Oxidative Stress in the Pathogenesis of Cancer. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:2415324. [PMID: 32411322 PMCID: PMC7204110 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2415324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Oxidative stress refers to an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and body's capability to detoxify the reactive mediators or to fix the relating damage. MicroRNAs are considered to be important mediators that play essential roles in the regulation of diverse aspects of carcinogenesis. Growing studies have demonstrated that the ROS can regulate microRNA biogenesis and expression mainly through modulating biogenesis course, transcription factors, and epigenetic changes. On the other hand, microRNAs may in turn modulate the redox signaling pathways, altering their integrity, stability, and functionality, thus contributing to the pathogenesis of multiple diseases. Both ROS and microRNAs have been identified to be important regulators and potential therapeutic targets in cancers. However, the information about the interplay between oxidative stress and microRNA regulation is still limited. The present review is aimed at summarizing the current understanding of molecular crosstalk between microRNAs and the generation of ROS in the pathogenesis of cancer.
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Cai H, Jiang Z, Yang X, Lin J, Cai Q, Li X. Circular RNA HIPK3 contributes to hyperglycemia and insulin homeostasis by sponging miR-192-5p and upregulating transcription factor forkhead box O1. Endocr J 2020; 67:397-408. [PMID: 31875589 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej19-0271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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It has been shown that circular RNAs, a class of non-coding RNA molecules, play an important role in the regulation of glucose and lipid homeostasis. In the present study, we sought to investigate the function of circular RNA HIPK3 (circHIPK3) in diabetes-associated metabolic disorders, including hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Results show that oleate stimulated circHIPK3 increase, and that circHIPK3 enhanced the stimulatory effect of oleate on adipose deposition, triglyceride (TG) content, and cellular glucose content in HepG2 cells. MiR-192-5p was the potential target of circHIPK3, since circHIPK3 significantly decreased miR-192-5p mRNA level, whereas anti-circHIPK3 significantly increased miR-192-5p mRNA level. Further study shows that transcription factor forkhead box O1 (FOXO1) was a downstream regulator of miR-192-5p, since miR-192-5p significantly decreased FOXO1 expression, whereas circHIPK3 significantly increased FOXO1 expression. Notably, the inhibitory effect of miR-192-5p was significantly reversed by circHIPK3. In vivo study shows that anti-miR-192-5p significantly increased blood glucose content, which was significantly inhibited by FOXO1 shRNA. MiR-192-5p significantly decreased adipose deposition and TG content in HepG2 cells, which was significantly reversed by the co-treatment with circHIPK3. Forskolin/dexamethasone (FSK/DEX) significantly increased cellular glucose, mRNA level of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and glucose 6-phosphatase (G6Pase), and this stimulatory effect of FSK/DEX was significantly inhibited by miR-192-5p. In the presence of circHIPK3, however, the inhibitory effect of miR-192-5p was totally lost. In summary, the present study demonstrated that circHIPK3 contributes to hyperglycemia and insulin resistance by sponging miR-192-5p and up-regulating FOXO1.
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- Huiyao Cai
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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Yao K, Yu Y, Li F, Jin P, Deng C, Zhang H. Integrative analysis of an lncRNA‑associated competing endogenous RNA network in human trabecular meshwork cells under oxidative stress. Mol Med Rep 2020; 21:1606-1614. [PMID: 32016457 PMCID: PMC7003033 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.10955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Long non‑coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a group of non‑coding transcripts of >200 nucleotides. They can act as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs) and suppress microRNA (miRNA) function by preventing them from binding to and interacting with target mRNAs. However, the specific role of the lncRNA‑associated ceRNA network in the pathogenesis of glaucoma has not yet been elucidated. To study this, data were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database (GSE126170), which contained three human trabecular meshwork cell (HTMC) samples treated with 300 µm hydrogen peroxide and three control samples treated with vehicle. Differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs of HTMCs were obtained using the R package limma. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses of differentially expressed mRNAs were performed using the R package clusterProfiler. Finally, the ceRNA network was constructed using the mircode, miRDB, miRTarBase and TargetScan databases, and visualized using Cytoscape v3.6.1. The results showed that 70 lncRNAs and 558 mRNAs were identified to be significantly dysregulated (|log2FoldChange| >1 and adjusted P<0.05) in HTMCs under oxidative stress compared to those in HTMCs under control conditions. Moreover, 24 lncRNAs, 24 miRNAs and 40 mRNAs were closely connected, and were part of the ceRNA network. Among these, the expression levels of 19 lncRNAs were upregulated, and those of 5 lncRNAs were downregulated. To conclude, using bioinformatics analysis, the differential expression profiles of lncRNAs were reported and a lncRNA‑associated ceRNA network in HTMCs under oxidative stress was constructed. These results may bring to light a new pathological mechanism or a potential therapeutic target for glaucoma.
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- Ke Yao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, P.R. China
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Chen A, Jiang P, Zeb F, Wu X, Xu C, Chen L, Feng Q. EGCG regulates CTR1 expression through its pro-oxidative property in non-small-cell lung cancer cells. J Cell Physiol 2020; 235:7970-7981. [PMID: 31943177 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Copper transporter 1 (CTR1) plays an important role in increasing cisplatin intake. Our previous studies showed that CTR1 expression was upregulated by (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a green tea polyphenol, therefore enhanced cisplatin sensitivity in ovary cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. In the current study in the non-small-cell lung cancer cells, we uncovered a potential mechanism of EGCG-induced CTR1 through its pro-oxidative property. We found that EGCG increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, while in the presence of ROS scavenger N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), ROS production was eliminated. Changes of CTR1 expression were consistent with the ROS level. Simultaneously, EGCG downregulated ERK1/2 while upregulated lncRNA nuclear paraspeckle assembly transcript 1 (NEAT1) through ROS to induce CTR1 expression. Besides, in a nude mouse xenografts model, EGCG treatment raised ROS level, expression of CTR1 and NEAT1 in tumor tissue. Also, ERK1/2 and p-ERK1/2 were suppressed as well. Taken together, these results suggested a novel mechanism that EGCG mediated ROS to regulate CTR1 expression through the ERK1/2/NEAT1 signaling pathway, which provided more possibilities for EGCG as a natural agent in adjuvant therapy of lung cancer.
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- Aochang Chen
- Key Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Lopriore P, Capitanio N, Panatta E, Di Daniele N, Gambacurta A, Melino G, Amelio I. TAp73 regulates ATP7A: possible implications for ageing-related diseases. Aging (Albany NY) 2019; 10:3745-3760. [PMID: 30530920 PMCID: PMC6326685 DOI: 10.18632/aging.101669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The p53 family member p73 controls a wide range of cellular function. Deletion of p73 in mice results in increased tumorigenesis, infertility, neurological defects and altered immune system. Despite the extensive effort directed to define the molecular underlying mechanism of p73 function a clear definition of its transcriptional signature and the extent of overlap with the other p53 family members is still missing. Here we describe a novel TAp73 target, ATP7A a member of a large family of P-type ATPases implicated in human neurogenerative conditions and cancer chemoresistance. Modulation of TAp73 expression influences basal expression level of ATP7A in different cellular models and chromatin immunoprecipitation confirmed a physical direct binding of TAp73 on ATP7A genomic regions. Bioinformatic analysis of expression profile datasets of human lung cancer patients suggests a possible implication of TAp73/ATP7A axis in human cancer. These data provide a novel TAp73-dependent target which might have implications in ageing-related diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration.
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- Piervito Lopriore
- MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge, Leicester LE1 7HB, United Kingdom.,Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge, Leicester LE1 7HB, United Kingdom
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- Department of Systems Medicine, Nephrology and Hypertension Unit, Tor Vergata University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge, Leicester LE1 7HB, United Kingdom.,Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge, Leicester LE1 7HB, United Kingdom
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Zhang J, Li D, Wang D, Man K, Yang X. CircRNA expression profiles in human dental pulp stromal cells undergoing oxidative stress. J Transl Med 2019; 17:327. [PMID: 31570111 PMCID: PMC6771114 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-019-2078-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oxidative stress has a determinantal effect on human dental pulp stromal cells (hDPSCs), including affecting their longevity and functionality. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play an essential role in stromal cell behavior; however, the exact mechanism in which circRNAs functions within hDPSCs were undergoing oxidative stress remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to assess the global changes and characteristics of circRNAs in hDPSCs undergoing oxidative stress. METHODS Using an oxidative stress model of hDPSCs, we applied microarray analysis to examine the circRNAs profiles. We confirmed the changes in circRNAs by quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR). Furthermore, bioinformatics tools, including a miRcode map, TargetScan, gene ontology (GO) analysis, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis, were reconstructed for further assessment. SIRT1 gene and protein expression were tested by qRT-PCR and In Cell-Western analysis. RESULTS We revealed 330 upregulated, and 533 downregulated circRNAs undergoing oxidative stress in hDPSCs and confirmed three circRNAs distinct expressions (hsa_circ_0000257, hsa_circ_0087354, and hsa_circ_0001946) in hDPSCs undergoing oxidative stress by qRT-PCR. GO, and KEGG pathway enrichment revealed the differentially expressed circRNAs might participate in p53 and cell cycle signaling networks associated with oxidative stress. SIRT1 gene and protein expression was reduced in the oxidatively stressed cells (OSC) group compared to untreated cells (UC). CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study has provided new insights into circRNAs and a basis for further studies assessing the potential functions of hsa_circ_0000257, hsa_circ_0087354, and hsa_circ_0001946 in oxidatively stressed hDPSCs.
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- Jingying Zhang
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- College of Medicine, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, Liaoning, China
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- Biomaterial and Tissue Engineering Group, Division of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Wellcome Trust Brenner Building, St. James's University Hospital, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK.,School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Biomaterial and Tissue Engineering Group, Division of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Wellcome Trust Brenner Building, St. James's University Hospital, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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He XW, Shi YH, Liu YS, Li GF, Zhao R, Hu Y, Lin CC, Zhuang MT, Su JJ, Liu JR. Increased plasma levels of miR-124-3p, miR-125b-5p and miR-192-5p are associated with outcomes in acute ischaemic stroke patients receiving thrombolysis. Atherosclerosis 2019; 289:36-43. [PMID: 31450012 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have recently emerged as promising biomarkers for acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). However, the expression profiles of miRNAs in AIS patients receiving intravenous thrombolysis, and their associations with outcome have not been investigated. METHODS In a prospective cohort study, a total of 84 AIS patients, who received intravenous thrombolysis (21.4% received combined reperfusion therapy) and completed 3 month follow-up visits, were included. Favourable and unfavourable outcomes were defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores of 0-1 and 2-6, respectively. Plasma samples were collected at 24 h after thrombolysis. We used RNA sequencing to study miRNA profiles in 5 patients with unfavourable outcomes and 5 matched patients with favourable outcomes. Differentially expressed miRNAs were further validated in all cohorts using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assays. RESULTS After identification and validation, we found that miR-124-3p, miR-125b-5p and miR-192-5p levels were higher in patients with unfavourable outcomes than in patients with favourable outcomes. Logistic regressions and receiver-operating characteristic curve analyses demonstrated that these altered miRNAs may function as predictive biomarkers for outcome in AIS patients receiving thrombolysis, whether combined with endovascular thrombectomy or not. In addition, miR-124-3p and miR-125b-5p were closely associated with stroke severity. CONCLUSIONS A set of circulating microRNAs (miR-124-3p, miR-125b-5p and miR-192-5p) are associated with unfavourable 3 month outcomes and might have clinical utility in AIS patients receiving thrombolysis.
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- Xin-Wei He
- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Li W, Li N, Liang L, Yu Q, Ren P, Shi H, Storey KB, Hong M, Ding L. Regulation of p53 in the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) in response to salinity stress. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2019; 221:49-58. [PMID: 30940557 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2019.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The freshwater red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is found not only in freshwater but also in coastal saline habitats. Hyperosmotic salinity can induce cell damage. p53, regarded as the guardian of the genome, is very important and versatile in response to the change of environment. In this study, the role of p53 in T. s. elegans under environmental salinity change will be explored. The results indicated that amino acid sequence of p53 showed high similarity to p53 of other species. In addition, the expression of p53 showed differences in various tissues under normal condition. Under salinity stress, the mRNA levels of p53 in the liver increased significantly at 48 h with 15‰ group (15 practical salinity units-exposed group). In the heart, p53 mRNA levels increased at 6 h in 5‰ (5 practical salinity units) and 15‰ groups. Furthermore, the changes of p21 mRNA expression levels in liver and heart were similar to p53, while cyclin D1, cyclin-dependent kinase4 (CDK4) and cyclin-dependent kinase6 (CDK6) showed opposite changes to p53. Moreover, Bax and caspase 3 mRNA expression levels were similar to p53, respectively, while Bcl-2 showed opposite changes. The positive cells of apoptosis were found in the liver of 15‰ at 48 h and 30 d of chronic stress. Taken together, these results indicated that the T. s. elegans may protect itself by regulating cell cycle progression and apoptosis of damaged cells under salinity stress, which played an important role for T. s. elegans in salinity adaptation.
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- Weihao Li
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China; Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China.
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Maternally expressed gene 3 in metabolic programming. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENE REGULATORY MECHANISMS 2019; 1863:194396. [PMID: 31271897 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagrm.2019.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Maternally Expressed Gene 3 (MEG3) is a long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) that coordinates a diverse array of cellular processes requiring epigenetic regulation of genes and interactions with key signaling proteins and by acting as a competitive endogenous (ce)RNA. Epigenetic modifications driven by in utero nutrition affect MEG3 expression and its role in the development of multiple metabolic disorders. This review examines how epigenetic modification of MEG3 expression can confer adaptedness to different metabolic environments. To this end, we discuss how nutritional status that leads to an increase of MEG3 expression can protect against cancer and metabolic dysfunctions, while interventions that promote MEG3 downregulation minimize the pleiotropic costs associated with its expression. Lastly, we identify research directions that would further shed light on the role of MEG3 in metabolic regulation and in functional imprinted gene networks. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: ncRNA in control of gene expression edited by Kotb Abdelmohsen.
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Derderian C, Orunmuyi AT, Olapade-Olaopa EO, Ogunwobi OO. PVT1 Signaling Is a Mediator of Cancer Progression. Front Oncol 2019; 9:502. [PMID: 31249809 PMCID: PMC6582247 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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There is increasing evidence that PVT1 has oncogenic properties and regulates proliferation and growth of many cancers. Themolecular mechanisms of action of PVT1 are mediated, in part, by microRNAs (miRNAs). However, some well-established transcription factors involved in cancer cell proliferation share a common thread of microRNA associations with PVT1. Furthermore, these microRNAs are also involved in mechanisms that lead to the development of drug resistance in cancer cells. While several microRNAs have been implicated directly in PVT1-mediated tumorigenesis, significant steps need to be taken to elucidate these important relationships. We synthesize the current knowledge of the miRNAs and associated genes by which PVT1 contributes to tumorigenesis. Overall, the trend suggests a negative correlation of microRNA expression with PVT1. It is clear that future studies involving PVT1 should be carried out in conjunction with microRNA analysis and should include large scale lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network analysis. Likewise, the relationship between established transcription factors such as p53 and MYC, and processes like epithelial-mesenchymal transition may offer valuable insight into the yet unknown mechanisms of PVTI-mediated cancer progression via microRNA-dependent signaling networks.
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- Camille Derderian
- Department of Biological Sciences, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, United States.,Hunter College Center for Cancer Health Disparities Research, Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY, United States
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Shihabudeen Haider Ali MS, Cheng X, Moran M, Haemmig S, Naldrett MJ, Alvarez S, Feinberg MW, Sun X. LncRNA Meg3 protects endothelial function by regulating the DNA damage response. Nucleic Acids Res 2019; 47:1505-1522. [PMID: 30476192 PMCID: PMC6379667 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gky1190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating endothelial function through the DNA damage response (DDR) remains poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrate that lncRNA maternally expressed gene 3 (Meg3) interacts with the RNA binding protein polypyrimidine tract binding protein 3 (PTBP3) to regulate gene expression and endothelial function through p53 signaling ─ a major coordinator of apoptosis and cell proliferation triggered by the DDR. Meg3 expression is induced in endothelial cells (ECs) upon p53 activation. Meg3 silencing induces DNA damage, activates p53 signaling, increases the expression of p53 target genes, promotes EC apoptosis, and inhibits EC proliferation. Mechanistically, Meg3 silencing reduces the interaction of p53 with Mdm2, induces p53 expression, and promotes the association of p53 with the promoters of a subset of p53 target genes. PTBP3 silencing recapitulates the effects of Meg3 deficiency on the expression of p53 target genes, EC apoptosis and proliferation. The Meg3-dependent association of PTBP3 with the promoters of p53 target genes suggests that Meg3 and PTBP3 restrain p53 activation. Our studies reveal a novel role of Meg3 and PTBP3 in regulating p53 signaling and endothelial function, which may serve as novel targets for therapies to restore endothelial homeostasis.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility, Center for Biotechnology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility, Center for Biotechnology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
- Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases through Dietary Molecules, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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Long Noncoding RNAs in the Regulation of Oxidative Stress. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:1318795. [PMID: 30911342 PMCID: PMC6398004 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1318795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Oxidative stress takes responsibility for various diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and cardiovascular disease; nevertheless, there is still a lack of specific biomarkers for the guidance of diagnosis and treatment of oxidative stress-related diseases. In recent years, growing studies have documented that oxidative stress has crucial correlations with long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), which have been identified as important transcriptions involving the process of oxidative stress, inflammation, etc. and been regarded as the potential specific biomarkers. In this paper, we review links between oxidative stress and lncRNAs, highlight lncRNAs that refer to oxidative stress, and conclude that lncRNAs have played a negative or positive role in the oxidation/antioxidant system, which may be helpful for the further investigation of specific biomarkers of oxidative stress-related diseases.
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Souza T, Trairatphisan P, Piñero J, Furlong LI, Saez-Rodriguez J, Kleinjans J, Jennen D. Embracing the Dark Side: Computational Approaches to Unveil the Functionality of Genes Lacking Biological Annotation in Drug-Induced Liver Injury. Front Genet 2018; 9:527. [PMID: 30515189 PMCID: PMC6255978 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2018.00527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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In toxicogenomics, functional annotation is an important step to gain additional insights into genes with aberrant expression that drive pathophysiological mechanisms. Nevertheless, there exists a gap on annotation of these genes which often hampers the interpretation of results and limits their applicability in translational medicine. In this study, we evaluated the coverage of functional annotations of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) induced by 10 selected compounds from the TG-GATEs database identified as high- or no-risk in causing drug-induced liver injury (most-DILI or no-DILI, respectively) using in vitro human data. Functional roles of DEGs not present in the most common biological annotation databases – termed “dark genes” – were unveiled via literature mining and via the identification of shared regulatory transcription factors or signaling pathways. Our results demonstrated that there were approximately 13% of dark genes induced by these compounds in vitro and we were able to obtain additional relevant information for up to 76% of those. Using interactome data from several sources, we have uncovered genes such as LRBA, and WDR26 as highly connected in the protein network that play roles in drug response. Genes such as MALAT1, H19, and MIR29C – whose links to hepatotoxicity have been confirmed – were identified as markers for the most-DILI group and appeared as top hits across all literature-based mining methods. Furthermore, we investigated the potential impact of dark genes on liver toxicity by identifying their rat orthologs in combination with their correlation to drug-induced liver pathologies observed in vivo following chemical exposure. We identified a set of important regulatory transcription factors of dark genes for all most-DILI compounds including E2F1 and JUND with supporting evidences in literature and we found Magee1 correlated with chemically induced bile duct hyperplasia and adverse responses at 29 days in rats in vivo. In conclusion, in this study we show the potential role of these poorly annotated genes in mechanisms underlying hepatotoxicity and offer a number of computational approaches that may help to minimize current gaps in gene annotation and highlight their values as potential biomarkers in toxicological studies.
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- Terezinha Souza
- Department of Toxicogenomics, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Joint Research Center for Computational Biomedicine (JRC-COMBINE), Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Integrative Biomedical Informatics Group, Research Programme on Biomedical Informatics (GRIB), Department of Experimental and Health Sciences (DCEXS), Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Integrative Biomedical Informatics Group, Research Programme on Biomedical Informatics (GRIB), Department of Experimental and Health Sciences (DCEXS), Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Joint Research Center for Computational Biomedicine (JRC-COMBINE), Faculty of Medicine, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.,European Bioinformatics Institute, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL-EBI), Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Toxicogenomics, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Toxicogenomics, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Liu C, Sun W, Li N, Gao J, Yu C, Wang C, Sun J, Jing S, Chen J, Li H. Schisantherin A Improves Learning and Memory of Mice with D-Galactose-Induced Learning and Memory Impairment Through Its Antioxidation and Regulation of p19/p53/p21/Cyclin D1/CDK4/RB Gene Expressions. J Med Food 2018; 21:678-688. [PMID: 29851371 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.4090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Schisantherin A (SCA) was evaluated for possible function in restoring the learning and memory impairment induced by D-galactose in mice. ICR mice were treated with D-galactose subcutaneously (220 mg·kg-1), and followed by SCA in different doses (1.25, 2.50 and 5.00 mg·kg-1, administered orally) for 42 days. Effects of SCA on learning and memory were examined by step-through tests and Morris water maze tests. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the peripheral blood and hippocampus of mice were assayed by water-soluble tetrazolium-1 (WST-1) and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) methods. The contents of 8 hydroxy deoxy guanosine (8-OHdG) in the hippocampus of mice were detected by immunosorbent assay methods, respectively. Quantitative real-time PCR and Western Blot were respectively used to detect the expression of p19, p53, p21, cyclin D1, CDK4 and RB genes, and the phosphorylation of RB in the hippocampus of mice. We found that SCA significantly improved the learning and memory impairment induced by D-galactose in mice. After SCA treatment, SOD activity was increased and the content of MDA was decreased in both peripheral blood and hippocampus of mice. 8-OHDG content was also decreased in the hippocampus of mice. Furthermore, the expression of p19, p53 and p21 genes was reduced and the expression of cyclin D1 and CDK4 and the phosphorylation of RB protein were elevated in the hippocampus. SCA may improve the learning and memory impairment induced by D-galactose by enhancing the antioxidant capacity, and regulating the expression of p19/p53/p21/cyclinD1/CDK4 genes, and the phosphorylation of RB protein in the hippocampus of mice.
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- Cong Liu
- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 2 Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medicine, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 3 Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Beihua University , Jilin, China
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Investigating Nrf2-associated non-coding RNAs in the hibernating ground squirrel, Ictidomys tridecemlineatus. J Therm Biol 2018; 75:38-44. [PMID: 30017050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2018.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Small mammals hibernate to deal with environmental conditions associated with the winter season. Numerous physiological changes occur during a typical torpor-arousal cycle including variations in heart rate and blood flow. Such cycle possesses characteristics of ischemia-reperfusion cycles that can lead to oxidative stress in non-hibernating models. Interestingly, hibernators can cope with these conditions and the complete molecular picture underlying this adaptation is not fully understood. Non-coding RNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), can impact expression and activity of various targets and have been associated with oxidative stress response. This work was aimed at assessing expression of oxidative stress-associated non-coding RNAs and their targets during hibernation. Measurement of miRNAs miR-93, miR-141, miR-144 and miR-200a, lncRNAs Mhrt and ODRUL, as well as of several targets associated with the Nrf2 signaling cascade including Keap1 was conducted using qRT-PCR in hibernating hearts of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel, Ictidomys tridecemlineatus. Elevated Nrf2 levels and reduced miR-200a levels were notably observed in hibernating versus euthermic samples. Functional analysis of targets predicted to be regulated by the investigated miRNAs was performed and revealed transcriptional regulation and phosphorylation as relevant processes. These results highlight a potential interplay between non-coding RNAs and targets associated with oxidative stress response during hibernation and further strengthen the underlying importance of non-coding RNAs in cold torpor.
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Li N, Li L, Chen Y. The Identification of Core Gene Expression Signature in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:3478305. [PMID: 29977454 PMCID: PMC5994271 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3478305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies, which causes serious financial burden worldwide. This study aims to investigate the potential mechanisms contributing to HCC and identify core biomarkers. The HCC gene expression profile GSE41804 was picked out to analyze the differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Gene ontology (GO) and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were carried out using DAVID. We constructed a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network to visualize interactions of the DEGs. The survival analysis of these hub genes was conducted to evaluate their potential effects on HCC. In this analysis, 503 DEGs were captured (360 downregulated genes and 143 upregulated genes). Meanwhile, 15 hub genes were identified. GO analysis showed that the DEGs were mainly enriched in oxidative stress, cell cycle, and extracellular structure. KEGG analysis suggested the DEGs were enriched in the absorption, metabolism, and cell cycle pathway. PPI network disclosed that the top3 modules were mainly enriched in cell cycle, oxidative stress, and liver detoxification. In conclusion, our analysis uncovered that the alterations of oxidative stress and cell cycle are two major signatures of HCC. TOP2A, CCNB1, and KIF4A might promote the development of HCC, especially in proliferation and differentiation, which could be novel biomarkers and targets for diagnosis and treatment of HCC.
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- Ning Li
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University and Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Institute of Hepatobiliary Diseases of Wuhan University, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University and Hubei Key Laboratory of Medical Technology on Transplantation, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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Amodio N, Raimondi L, Juli G, Stamato MA, Caracciolo D, Tagliaferri P, Tassone P. MALAT1: a druggable long non-coding RNA for targeted anti-cancer approaches. J Hematol Oncol 2018; 11:63. [PMID: 29739426 PMCID: PMC5941496 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-018-0606-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 219] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The deeper understanding of non-coding RNAs has recently changed the dogma of molecular biology assuming protein-coding genes as unique functional biological effectors, while non-coding genes as junk material of doubtful significance. In the last decade, an exciting boom of experimental research has brought to light the pivotal biological functions of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), representing more than the half of the whole non-coding transcriptome, along with their dysregulation in many diseases, including cancer.In this review, we summarize the emerging insights on lncRNA expression and functional role in cancer, focusing on the evolutionary conserved and abundantly expressed metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) that currently represents the best characterized lncRNA. Altogether, literature data indicate aberrant expression and dysregulated activity of MALAT1 in human malignancies and envision MALAT1 targeting as a novel treatment strategy against cancer.
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- Nicola Amodio
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- IRCSS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
- Innovative Technology Platforms for Tissue Engineering, Theranostic and Oncology, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy.
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