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Kazlauskiene M, Klimaite R, Kondrotiene A, Dauksa A, Dauksiene D, Verkauskiene R, Zilaitiene B. Plasma miRNA-146b-3p, -222-3p, -221-5p, -21a-3p Expression Levels and TSHR Methylation: Diagnostic Potential and Association with Clinical and Pathological Features in Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8412. [PMID: 39125979 PMCID: PMC11313006 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158412] [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: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) -146b-3p, -221-5p, -222-3p, and -21a-3p and the methylation pattern of the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) gene in blood plasma samples from papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) patients before and after thyroidectomy compared to healthy controls (HCs). This study included 103 participants, 46 PTC patients and 57 HCs, matched for gender and age. Significantly higher preoperative expression levels of miRNAs and TSHR methylation were determined in the PTC patients compared to HCs. Post-surgery, there was a notable decrease in these biomarkers. Elevated TSHR methylation was linked to larger tumor sizes and lymphovascular invasion, while increased miRNA-222-3p levels correlated with multifocality. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed AUCs below 0.8 for all candidate biomarkers. However, significant changes in the expression of all analyzed miRNAs and TSHR methylation levels indicate their potential to differentiate PTC patients from healthy individuals. These findings suggest that miRNAs and TSHR methylation levels may serve as candidate biomarkers for early diagnosis and monitoring of PTC, with the potential to distinguish PTC patients from healthy individuals. Further research is needed to validate these biomarkers for clinical application.
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- Mintaute Kazlauskiene
- Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.K.); (A.K.); (D.D.); (R.V.); (B.Z.)
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.K.); (A.K.); (D.D.); (R.V.); (B.Z.)
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.K.); (A.K.); (D.D.); (R.V.); (B.Z.)
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- Institute of Digestive Research, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.K.); (A.K.); (D.D.); (R.V.); (B.Z.)
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.K.); (A.K.); (D.D.); (R.V.); (B.Z.)
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 50161 Kaunas, Lithuania; (M.K.); (A.K.); (D.D.); (R.V.); (B.Z.)
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Karlin H, Sooda M, Larson M, Rong J, Huan T, Mens MMJ, van Rooij FJA, Ikram MA, Courchesne P, Freedman JE, Joehanes R, Mueller GP, Kavousi M, Ghanbari M, Levy D. Plasma Extracellular MicroRNAs Associated With Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033674. [PMID: 38860398 PMCID: PMC11255734 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Extracellular microRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs that remain stable in the extracellular milieu, where they contribute to various physiological and pathological processes by facilitating intercellular signaling. Previous studies have reported associations between miRNAs and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); however, the plasma miRNA signatures of CVD and its risk factors have not been fully elucidated at the population level. METHODS AND RESULTS Plasma miRNA levels were measured in 4440 FHS (Framingham Heart Study) participants. Linear regression analyses were conducted to test the cross-sectional associations of each miRNA with 8 CVD risk factors. Prospective analyses of the associations of miRNAs with new-onset obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, CVD, and all-cause mortality were conducted using proportional hazards regression. Replication was carried out in 1999 RS (Rotterdam Study) participants. Pathway enrichment analyses were conducted and target genes were predicted for miRNAs associated with ≥5 risk factors in the FHS. In the FHS, 6 miRNAs (miR-193b-3p, miR-122-5p, miR-365a-3p, miR-194-5p, miR-192-5p, and miR-193a-5p) were associated with ≥5 risk factors. This miRNA signature was enriched for pathways associated with CVD and several genes annotated to these pathways were predicted targets of the identified miRNAs. Furthermore, miR-193b-3p, miR-194-5p, and miR-193a-5p were each associated with ≥2 risk factors in the RS. Prospective analysis revealed 8 miRNAs associated with all-cause mortality in the FHS. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight associations between miRNAs and CVD risk factors that may provide valuable insights into the underlying pathogenesis of CVD.
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- Hannah Karlin
- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Department of BiostatisticsBoston University School of Public HealthBostonMAUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Department of NeurologyBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of MedicineBostonMAUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
- Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolWorcesterMAUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Social and Behavioral SciencesHarvard T.H Chan School of Public HealthBostonMAUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular MedicineVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashvilleTNUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Genetics, F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineUniformed Services University of the Health SciencesBethesdaMDUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
- Boston University School of MedicineBostonMAUSA
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Zhang Z, Liu T, Dong M, Ahamed MA, Guan W. Sample-to-answer salivary miRNA testing: New frontiers in point-of-care diagnostic technologies. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1969. [PMID: 38783564 PMCID: PMC11141732 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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MicroRNA (miRNA), crucial non-coding RNAs, have emerged as key biomarkers in molecular diagnostics, prognosis, and personalized medicine due to their significant role in gene expression regulation. Salivary miRNA, in particular, stands out for its non-invasive collection method and ease of accessibility, offering promising avenues for the development of point-of-care diagnostics for a spectrum of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases. Such development promises rapid and precise diagnosis, enabling timely treatment. Despite significant advancements in salivary miRNA-based testing, challenges persist in the quantification, multiplexing, sensitivity, and specificity, particularly for miRNA at low concentrations in complex biological mixtures. This work delves into these challenges, focusing on the development and application of salivary miRNA tests for point-of-care use. We explore the biogenesis of salivary miRNA and analyze their quantitative expression and their disease relevance in cancer, infection, and neurodegenerative disorders. We also examined recent progress in miRNA extraction, amplification, and multiplexed detection methods. This study offers a comprehensive view of the development of salivary miRNA-based point-of-care testing (POCT). Its successful advancement could revolutionize the early detection, monitoring, and management of various conditions, enhancing healthcare outcomes. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > Biosensing Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices.
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- Zhikun Zhang
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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Elia R, Piva G, Bulighin F, Lamberti N, Manfredini F, Gambaro G, Di Maria A, Salvagno G, Carbonare LGD, Storari A, Valenti MT, Battaglia Y. The Impact of Physical Exercise on microRNAs in Hemodialysis Patients: A Review and a Protocol for an Ancillary Study. Biomedicines 2024; 12:468. [PMID: 38398071 PMCID: PMC10886953 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Physical inactivity is considered a significant risk factor for mortality and morbidity among chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients. Therefore, physical exercise is recommended in the treatment of HD patients. Although the beneficial effects of physical exercise in HD patients are well-described in the literature, the underlying physiological mechanisms still need to be fully understood. Recently, microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as potential mediators of the therapeutic effects of physical exercise in healthy individuals. miRNAs are short, single-stranded, noncoding RNAs involved in gene expression regulation. Specifically, upon forming the RNA-induced silencing complex, miRNAs selectively bind to specific miRNAs within cells, reducing gene expression. miRNAs can be secreted by cells in an accessible form or enclosed within exosomes or extracellular vesicles. They can be detected in various body fluids, including serum (circulating miRNAs), facilitating the study of their diverse expression. Currently, there is no available data regarding the impact of physical exercise on the expression of miRNAs involved in osteogenic differentiation, a fundamental mechanism in the development of vascular calcification, for HD patients. Therefore, we have designed an observational and longitudinal case-control study to evaluate the expression of miR-9 and miR-30b in HD patients participating in a 3-month interdialytic physical exercise program. This paper aims to present the study protocol and review the expression of circulating miRNAs in HD patients and their modulation through physical exercise.
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- Rossella Elia
- PhD Program in Clinical and Experimental Biomedical Sciences, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy;
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- PhD Program in Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing, Department of Humanities, University of Ferrara, 44122 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, 37019 Peschiera del Garda, Italy;
- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, 44122 Ferrara, Italy; (N.L.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, 44122 Ferrara, Italy; (N.L.); (F.M.)
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy;
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44122 Ferrara, Italy; (A.D.M.); (A.S.)
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- Section of Clinical Biochemistry, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy;
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- Internal Medicine, Section D, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy; (L.G.D.C.); (M.T.V.)
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44122 Ferrara, Italy; (A.D.M.); (A.S.)
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- Internal Medicine, Section D, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy; (L.G.D.C.); (M.T.V.)
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, 37019 Peschiera del Garda, Italy;
- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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Kussainova A, Bulgakova O, Aripova A, Ibragimova M, Pulliero A, Begimbetova D, Bersimbaev R, Izzotti A. Molecular and Cellular Mechanism of Action of Chrysotile Asbestos in MRC5 Cell Line. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1599. [PMID: 38003914 PMCID: PMC10672232 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13111599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Asbestos is a known carcinogen; however, the influence of chrysotile asbestos on the development of tumor-related diseases remains a subject of intense debate within the scientific community. To analyze the effect of asbestos, we conducted a study using the MRC5 cell line. We were able to demonstrate that chrysotile asbestos stimulated the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to cell death and DNA damage in the MRC5 cell line, using various techniques such as ROS measurement, comet assay, MTT assay, and qPCR. In addition, we found that chrysotile asbestos treatment significantly increased extracellular mitochondrial DNA levels in the culture medium and induced significant changes in the expression profile of several miRNAs, which was the first of its kind. Thus, our research highlights the importance of studying the effects of chrysotile asbestos on human health and reveals multiple adverse effects of chrysotile asbestos.
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- Assiya Kussainova
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genova, Via Pastore 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (A.K.); (A.P.)
- Department of General Biology and Genomics, Institute of Cell Biology and Biotechnology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan; (O.B.); (A.A.); (M.I.); (R.B.)
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- Department of General Biology and Genomics, Institute of Cell Biology and Biotechnology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan; (O.B.); (A.A.); (M.I.); (R.B.)
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- Department of General Biology and Genomics, Institute of Cell Biology and Biotechnology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan; (O.B.); (A.A.); (M.I.); (R.B.)
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- Department of General Biology and Genomics, Institute of Cell Biology and Biotechnology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan; (O.B.); (A.A.); (M.I.); (R.B.)
- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genova, Via Pastore 1, 16132 Genoa, Italy; (A.K.); (A.P.)
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of General Biology and Genomics, Institute of Cell Biology and Biotechnology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan; (O.B.); (A.A.); (M.I.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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Geiger L, Orsi G, Cseh T, Gombos K, Illés Z, Czéh B. Circulating microRNAs correlate with structural and functional MRI parameters in patients with multiple sclerosis. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 16:1173212. [PMID: 37881368 PMCID: PMC10597671 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1173212] [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: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Introduction Circulating microRNAs are promising biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS). Our aim was to correlate serum microRNA levels with various magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters. Methods We recruited 50 MS patients and measured cervical spine and cerebral white matter lesions together with regional brain volumes. Microstructural changes in the white matter were investigated with diffusion tensor imaging. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy was performed to measure cerebral metabolites. Functional connectivity within the default mode network was examined with resting-state functional MRI. On the day of the MRI measurements, we collected serum samples and carried out quantitative analysis of ten pre-selected microRNAs using droplet digital PCR. Results Serum level of miR-143.3p could differentiate between MS subtypes and had lower levels in progressive MS types. We found significant associations between microRNA levels and MRI measures: (1) higher miR-92a.3p and miR-486.5p levels were associated with greater total white matter lesion volumes within the cervical spine, (2) decreased miR-142.5p levels was associated with reduced total creatinine concentration and (3) miR-92a.3p, miR-142.5p and miR-486.5p levels were associated with functional connectivity strengths between specific nodes of the default mode network. Specifically, we found a negative association between miR-92a.3p and miR-486.5p levels and connectivity strength between the lateral temporal cortex and posterior inferior parietal lobule, and a positive association between miR-142.5p level and connectivity strength between the retrosplenial cortex and temporal pole. However, miRNA levels were not associated with regional brain volumes. Conclusion We provide here further evidence that circulating microRNAs may show correlation with both structural and functional neuroimaging outcomes in patients with MS.
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- Lili Geiger
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- HUN-REN-PTE Clinical Neuroscience MR Research Group, Eötvös Loránd Research Network, Pécs, Hungary
- Department of Neurology, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Pécs Diagnostic Centre, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Department of Neurology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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Karabegović I, Maas SCE, Shuai Y, Ikram MA, Stricker B, Aerts J, Brusselle G, Lahousse L, Voortman T, Ghanbari M. Smoking-related dysregulation of plasma circulating microRNAs: the Rotterdam study. Hum Genomics 2023; 17:61. [PMID: 37430296 DOI: 10.1186/s40246-023-00504-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression. Differential miRNA expression, which is widely shown to be associated with the pathogenesis of various diseases, can be influenced by lifestyle factors, including smoking. This study aimed to investigate the plasma miRNA signature of smoking habits, the potential effect of smoking cessation on miRNA levels, and relate the findings with lung cancer incidence. RESULTS A targeted RNA-sequencing approach measured plasma miRNA levels in 2686 participants from the population-based Rotterdam study cohort. The association between cigarette smoking (current versus never) and 591 well-expressed miRNAs was assessed via adjusted linear regression models, identifying 41 smoking-associated miRNAs that passed the Bonferroni-corrected threshold (P < 0.05/591 = 8.46 × 10-5). Moreover, we found 42 miRNAs with a significant association (P < 8.46 × 10-5) between current (reference group) and former smokers. Then, we used adjusted linear regression models to explore the effect of smoking cessation time on miRNA expression levels. The expression levels of two miRNAs were significantly different within 5 years of cessation (P < 0.05/41 = 1.22 × 10-3) from current smokers, while for cessation time between 5 and 15 years we found 19 miRNAs to be significantly different from current smokers, and finally, 38 miRNAs were significantly different after more than 15 years of cessation time (P < 1.22 × 10-3). These results imply the reversibility of the smoking effect on plasma levels of at least 38 out of the 41 smoking-miRNAs following smoking cessation. Next, we found 8 out of the 41 smoking-related miRNAs to be nominally associated (P < 0.05) with the incidence of lung cancer. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates smoking-related dysregulation of plasma miRNAs, which might have a potential for reversibility when comparing different smoking cessation groups. The identified miRNAs are involved in several cancer-related pathways and include 8 miRNAs associated with lung cancer incidence. Our results may lay the groundwork for further investigation of miRNAs as potential mechanism linking smoking, gene expression and cancer.
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- Irma Karabegović
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), 08035, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University and Research, 6708 PB, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Dr Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Ždralević M, Raonić J, Popovic N, Vučković L, Rovčanin Dragović I, Vukčević B, Todorović V, Vukmirović F, Marzano F, Tullo A, Guaragnella N, Giannattasio S, Radunović M. The role of miRNA in colorectal cancer diagnosis: A pilot study. Oncol Lett 2023; 25:267. [PMID: 37216163 PMCID: PMC10193376 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2023.13853] [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: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Despite recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the third most common cancer worldwide, and has both a poor prognosis and a high recurrence rate, thus indicating the need for new, sensitive and specific biomarkers. MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are important regulators of gene expression, which are involved in numerous biological processes implicated in tumorigenesis. The objective of the present study was to investigate the expression of miRNAs in plasma and tissue samples from patients with CRC, and to examine their potential as CRC biomarkers. Using reverse transcription-quantitative PCR, it was revealed that miR-29a, miR-101, miR-125b, miR-146a and miR-155 were dysregulated in the formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues of patients with CRC, compared with the surrounding healthy tissue, and these miRNAs were associated with several pathological features of the tumor. Bioinformatics analysis of overlapping target genes identified AGE-RAGE signaling as a putative joint regulatory pathway. miR-146a was also upregulated in the plasma of patients with CRC, compared with the healthy control group, and had a fair discriminatory power (area under the curve, 0.7006), with 66.7% sensitivity and 77.8% specificity. To the best of our knowledge, this distinct five-miRNA deregulation pattern in tumor tissue, and upregulation of plasma miR-146a, were shown for the first time in patients with CRC; however, studies on larger patient cohorts are warranted to confirm their potential to be used as CRC diagnostic biomarkers.
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- Maša Ždralević
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Center for Pathology, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Center for Pathology, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Center for Digestive Surgery, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Institute for Oncology, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Center for Pathology, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Institute for Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute for Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute for Biomembranes, Bioenergetics and Molecular Biotechnologies, National Research Council, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
- Center for Digestive Surgery, Clinical Center of Montenegro, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
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Brown JS. Comparison of Oncogenes, Tumor Suppressors, and MicroRNAs Between Schizophrenia and Glioma: The Balance of Power. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2023; 151:105206. [PMID: 37178944 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The risk of cancer in schizophrenia has been controversial. Confounders of the issue are cigarette smoking in schizophrenia, and antiproliferative effects of antipsychotic medications. The author has previously suggested comparison of a specific cancer like glioma to schizophrenia might help determine a more accurate relationship between cancer and schizophrenia. To accomplish this goal, the author performed three comparisons of data; the first a comparison of conventional tumor suppressors and oncogenes between schizophrenia and cancer including glioma. This comparison determined schizophrenia has both tumor-suppressive and tumor-promoting characteristics. A second, larger comparison between brain-expressed microRNAs in schizophrenia with their expression in glioma was then performed. This identified a core carcinogenic group of miRNAs in schizophrenia offset by a larger group of tumor-suppressive miRNAs. This proposed "balance of power" between oncogenes and tumor suppressors could cause neuroinflammation. This was assessed by a third comparison between schizophrenia, glioma and inflammation in asbestos-related lung cancer and mesothelioma (ALRCM). This revealed that schizophrenia shares more oncogenic similarity to ALRCM than glioma.
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Alipoor SD, Chang H. Exosomal miRNAs in the Tumor Microenvironment of Multiple Myeloma. Cells 2023; 12:cells12071030. [PMID: 37048103 PMCID: PMC10092980 DOI: 10.3390/cells12071030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignancy of plasma cells in the bone marrow and is characterized by the clonal proliferation of B-cells producing defective monoclonal immunoglobulins. Despite the latest developments in treatment, drug resistance remains one of the major challenges in the therapy of MM. The crosstalk between MM cells and other components within the bone marrow microenvironment (BME) is the major determinant of disease phenotypes. Exosomes have emerged as the critical drivers of this crosstalk by allowing the delivery of informational cargo comprising multiple components from miniature peptides to nucleic acids. Such material transfers have now been shown to perpetuate drug-resistance development and disease progression in MM. MicroRNAs(miRNAs) specifically play a crucial role in this communication considering their small size that allows them to be readily packed within the exosomes and widespread potency that impacts the developmental trajectory of the disease inside the tumor microenvironment (TME). In this review, we aim to provide an overview of the current understanding of the role of exosomal miRNAs in the epigenetic modifications inside the TME and its pathogenic influence on the developmental phenotypes and prognosis of MM.
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- Shamila D. Alipoor
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran P5X9+7F9, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Hematology, Laboratory Medicine Program, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada
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Shirvaliloo M. LncRNA H19 promotes tumor angiogenesis in smokers by targeting anti-angiogenic miRNAs. Epigenomics 2023; 15:61-73. [PMID: 36802727 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2022-0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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A key concept in drug discovery is the identification of candidate therapeutic targets such as long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) because of their extensive involvement in neoplasms, and impressionability by smoking. Induced by exposure to cigarette smoke, lncRNA H19 targets and inactivates miR-29, miR-30a, miR-107, miR-140, miR-148b, miR-199a and miR-200, which control the rate of angiogenesis by inhibiting BiP, DLL4, FGF7, HIF1A, HIF1B, HIF2A, PDGFB, PDGFRA, VEGFA, VEGFB, VEGFC, VEGFR1, VEGFR2 and VEGFR3. Nevertheless, these miRNAs are often dysregulated in bladder cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, glioma, gastric adenocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, meningioma, non-small-cell lung carcinoma, oral squamous cell carcinoma, ovarian cancer, prostate adenocarcinoma and renal cell carcinoma. As such, the present perspective article seeks to establish an evidence-based hypothetical model of how a smoking-related lncRNA known as H19 might aggravate angiogenesis by interfering with miRNAs that would otherwise regulate angiogenesis in a nonsmoking individual.
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- Milad Shirvaliloo
- Infectious & Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 15731, Iran.,Future Science Group, Unitec House, 2 Albert Place, London, N3 1QB, UK
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Tumolo MR, Scoditti E, Guarino R, Grassi T, Bagordo F, Sabina S. MIR-29A-3P, MIR-29C-3P, MIR-146B-5P AND MIR-150-5P, Their Target Genes and lncrnas in HIV Infection: A Bioinformatic Study. Curr HIV Res 2023; 21:128-139. [PMID: 37226785 DOI: 10.2174/1570162x21666230524151328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Increasing evidence suggests that microRNAs (miRNAs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as attractive targets in viral infections, including Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). OBJECTIVE To deepen the understanding of the molecular mechanisms that lead to HIV and provide potential targets for the future development of molecular therapies for its treatment. METHODS Four miRNAs were selected as candidates based on a previous systematic review. A combination of bioinformatic analyses was performed to identify their target genes, lncRNAs and biological processes that regulate them. RESULTS In the constructed miRNA-mRNA network, 193 gene targets are identified. These miRNAs potentially control genes from several important processes, including signal transduction and cancer. LncRNA-XIST, lncRNA-NEAT1 and lncRNA-HCG18 interact with all four miRNAs. CONCLUSION This preliminary result forms the basis for improving reliability in future studies to fully understand the role these molecules and their interactions play in HIV.
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- Maria Rosaria Tumolo
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, Lecce, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy- Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, Lecce, Italy
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Functional Implications and Clinical Potential of MicroRNAs in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Concise Review. Dig Dis Sci 2023; 68:38-53. [PMID: 35507132 PMCID: PMC9066399 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07516-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are tiny (20-24 nucleotides long), non-coding, highly conserved RNA molecules that play a crucial role within the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression via sequence-specific mechanisms. Since the miRNA transcriptome is involved in multiple molecular processes needed for cellular homeostasis, its altered expression can trigger the development and progression of several human pathologies. In this context, over the last few years, several relevant studies have demonstrated that dysregulated miRNAs affect a wide range of molecular mechanisms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common gastrointestinal disorder. For instance, abnormal miRNA expression in IBS patients is related to the alteration of intestinal permeability, visceral hyperalgesia, inflammatory pathways, and pain sensitivity. Besides, specific miRNAs are differentially expressed in the different subtypes of IBS, and therefore, they might be used as biomarkers for precise diagnosis of these pathological conditions. Accordingly, miRNAs have noteworthy potential as theragnostic targets for IBS. Hence, in this current review, we present an overview of the recent discoveries regarding the clinical relevance of miRNAs in IBS, which might be useful in the future for the development of miRNA-based drugs against this disorder.
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Autophagy-Related ncRNAs in Pancreatic Cancer. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15121547. [PMID: 36558998 PMCID: PMC9785627 DOI: 10.3390/ph15121547] [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: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a malignancy accounting for only 3% of total cancers, but with a low 5-year relative survival rate. Approximately 80% of PC patients are diagnosed at a late stage when the disease has already spread from the primary site. Despite advances in PC treatment, there is an urgently needed for the identification of novel therapeutic strategies for PC, particularly for patients who cannot undergo classical surgery. Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved process used by cells to adapt to metabolic stress via the degrading or recycling of damaged or unnecessary organelles and cellular components. This process is elevated in PC and, thus, it contributes to the onset, progression, and cancer cell resistance to chemotherapy in pancreatic tumors. Autophagy inhibition has been shown to lead to cancer regression and to increase the sensitivity of pancreatic cells to radiation and chemotherapy. Emerging studies have focused on the roles of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), such as miRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and circular RNAs, in PC development and progression. Furthermore, ncRNAs have been reported as crucial regulators of many biological processes, including autophagy, suggesting that ncRNA-based autophagy targeting methods could be promising novel molecular approaches for specifically reducing autophagic flux, thus improving the management of PC patients. In this review, we briefly summarize the existing studies regarding the role and the regulatory mechanisms of autophagy-related ncRNAs in the context of this cancer.
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MicroRNAs and long non-coding RNAs in pancreatic cancer: From epigenetics to potential clinical applications. Transl Oncol 2022; 27:101579. [PMID: 36332600 PMCID: PMC9637816 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2022.101579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are two relevant classes of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that play a pivotal role in a number of molecular processes through different epigenetic regulatory mechanisms of gene expression. As a matter of fact, the altered expression of these types of RNAs leads to the development and progression of a varied range of multifactorial human diseases. Several recent reports elucidated that miRNA and lncRNAs have been implicated in pancreatic cancer (PC). For instance, dysregulation of such ncRNAs has been found to be associated with chemoresistance, apoptosis, autophagy, cell differentiation, tumor suppression, tumor growth, cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in PC. Moreover, several aberrantly expressed miRNAs and lncRNAs have the potential to be used as biomarkers for accurate PC diagnosis. Additionally, miRNAs and lncRNAs are considered as promising clinical targets for PC. Therefore, in this review, we discuss recent experimental evidence regarding the clinical implications of miRNAs and lncRNAs in the pathophysiology of PC, their future potential, as well as the challenges that have arisen in this field of study in order to drive forward the design of ncRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics for PC.
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Karabegović I, Abozaid Y, Maas SCE, Labrecque J, Bos D, De Knegt RJ, Ikram MA, Voortman T, Ghanbari M. Plasma MicroRNA Signature of Alcohol Consumption: The Rotterdam Study. J Nutr 2022; 152:2677-2688. [PMID: 36130258 PMCID: PMC9839997 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxac216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRNAs) represent a class of noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression and are implicated in the pathogenesis of different diseases. Alcohol consumption might affect the expression of miRNAs, which in turn could play a role in risk of diseases. OBJECTIVES We investigated whether plasma concentrations of miRNAs are altered by alcohol consumption. Given the existing evidence showing the link between alcohol and liver diseases, we further explored the extent to which these associations are mediated by miRNAs. METHODS Profiling of plasma miRNAs was conducted using the HTG EdgeSeq miRNA Whole Transcriptome Assay in 1933 participants of the Rotterdam Study. Linear regression was implemented to explore the link between alcohol consumption (glasses/d) and miRNA concentrations, adjusted for age, sex, cohort, BMI, and smoking. Sensitivity analysis for alcohol categories (nondrinkers, light drinkers, and heavy drinkers) was performed, where light drinkers corresponded to 0-2 glasses/d in men and 0-1 glasses/d in women, and heavy drinkers to >2 glasses/d in men and >1 glass/d in women. Moreover, we utilized the alcohol-associated miRNAs to explore their potential mediatory role between alcohol consumption and liver-related traits. Finally, we retrieved putative target genes of identified miRNAs to gain an understanding of the molecular pathways concerning alcohol consumption. RESULTS Plasma concentrations of miR-193b-3p, miR-122-5p, miR-3937, and miR-4507 were significantly associated with alcohol consumption surpassing the Bonferroni-corrected P < 8.46 × 10-5. The top significant association was observed for miR-193b-3p (β = 0.087, P = 2.90 × 10-5). Furthermore, a potential mediatory role of miR-3937 and miR-122-5p was observed between alcohol consumption and liver traits. Pathway analysis of putative target genes revealed involvement in biological regulation and cellular processes. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that alcohol consumption is associated with plasma concentrations of 4 miRNAs. We outline a potential mediatory role of 2 alcohol-associated miRNAs (miR-3937 and miR-122-5p), laying the groundwork for further exploration of miRNAs as potential mediators between lifestyle factors and disease development.
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- Irma Karabegović
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands,Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands,Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands,Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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MiR-1294 inhibits the progression of breast cancer via regulating ERK signaling. Bull Cancer 2022; 109:999-1006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2022.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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MicroRNA-132-3p, Downregulated in Myeloid Angiogenic Cells from Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Patients, Is Enriched in the TGFβ and PI3K/AKT Signalling Pathways. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13040665. [PMID: 35456471 PMCID: PMC9027908 DOI: 10.3390/genes13040665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare, autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by life-threatening vascular dysplasia. Myeloid angiogenic cells (MACs), alternatively called early endothelial progenitor cells or circulating angiogenic cells, do not directly incorporate into developing blood vessels, but augment angiogenesis in a paracrine manner. MAC dysfunction has been reported in HHT. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate cellular function by modulating gene expression post-transcriptionally. To date, the role of miRNAs in HHT MAC dysfunction has not been documented. Objective. The goal of this study was to comparatively profile miRNAs in HHT patient and control MACs to identify dysregulated miRNAs that may be responsible for the observed MAC dysfunction in HHT. Methodology/Results. Twenty-three dysregulated miRNAs (twenty-one upregulated and two downregulated) in HHT MACs were identified with a TaqMan miRNA microarray. Pathway enrichment analysis showed that the dysregulated miRNAs were significantly enriched in pathways involved in HHT pathogenesis, such as the transforming growth factor β (TGFβ), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT), and Hippo signalling pathways. Furthermore, miR-132-3p was determined to be significantly reduced in HHT MACs compared with controls by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Bioinformatic analysis revealed that miR-132-3p is significantly enriched in the TGFβ and PI3K/AKT signalling pathways, targeting SMAD4, an effector of the TGFβ signalling pathway and RASA1, a negative regulator of the PI3K/AKT signalling pathway, respectively. Conclusion. MiRNA dysregulation, specifically reduced expression of miR-132-3p, in HHT MACs was identified. The dysregulated miRNAs are significantly enriched in the TGFβ, PI3K/AKT, and Hippo signalling pathways. These data suggest that alteration in miRNA expression may impair these pathways and contribute to MAC dysfunction in HHT.
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Gholami M, Zoughi M, Behboo R, Taslimi R, Kazemeini A, Bastami M, Hasani-Ranjbar S, Larijani B, Amoli MM. Association of miRNA targetome variants in LAMC1 and GNB3 genes with colorectal cancer and obesity. Cancer Med 2022; 11:3923-3938. [PMID: 35373932 PMCID: PMC9636511 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4713] [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: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common obesity‐associated cancers. Inflammation is also considered the most important factor between obesity and CRC. This study aimed to examine miRNAs binding sites variants on inflammatory genes identified using bioinformatics and systematic approach on clinical samples that were collected from CRC patients and controls. Methods The candidate variants related to CRC inflammatory genes were obtained from genome‐wide association studies and their population‐specific haplotypes. The variants were analyzed according to their genomic position on the miRNA targetome. Targetome variants in inflammation‐related genes were selected for genetic association study by TaqMan genotyping assay. Results The GG genotype of rs7473 decreased the risk of obesity (p < 0.05). Heterozygous genotype (GA) of rs1547715 decreased the risk of CRC (p < 0.05). In the rs7473/rs1547715 genotype and haplotype, the frequencies of AA/GA and GG/AA lessened in CRC and obesity, respectively (p < 0.05). Conclusions The variants of rs7473 and rs1547715 were associated with obesity and CRC, respectively. The above‐mentioned associations could be made based on the interactions of these variants with miRNAs.
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- Morteza Gholami
- Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hazrate Rasoole Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Leo CG, Mincarone P, Tumolo MR, Panico A, Guido M, Zizza A, Guarino R, De Santis G, Sedile R, Sabina S. MiRNA expression profiling in HIV pathogenesis, disease progression and response to treatment: a systematic review. Epigenomics 2021; 13:1653-1671. [PMID: 34693727 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2021-0237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Aim: A systematic review was conducted to identify the association of miRNA expression with HIV pathogenesis, progression and treatment. Methods: A search of articles was conducted in MEDLINE®, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Global Health. Results: 35 articles were included. Due to the heterogeneity of HIV phenotypes, a harmonization based on key progression parameters was proposed. The hsa-miR-29 family, hsa-miR-146b-5p and hsa-miR-150-5p, are the most frequently differentially expressed in HIV. Direct comparison of studies was not possible due to heterogeneity in biological samples and miRNA analysis techniques. Conclusion: This is the first attempt to systematically identify miRNA's different expression in well-defined patient phenotypes and could represent a helpful way to increase general knowledge in this field.
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- Carlo Giacomo Leo
- Institute of Clinical Physiology National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, 73100, Italy
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- Institute for Research on Population & Social Policies National Research Council, Research Unit of Brindisi, 72100, Italy
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- Institute for Research on Population & Social Policies National Research Council, Research Unit of Brindisi, 72100, Italy
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- University of Salento, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences & Technologies, Lecce, 73039, Italy
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- University of Salento, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences & Technologies, Lecce, 73039, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, 73100, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, 73100, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Card. G. Panico Hospital, Tricase, 73039, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, 73100, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology National Research Council, Branch of Lecce, 73100, Italy
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Zhao X, Bai X, Li W, Gao X, Wang X, Li B. microRNA-506-3p suppresses the proliferation of triple negative breast cancer cells via targeting SNAI2. Mol Cell Toxicol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13273-021-00160-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Imbriani G, Panico A, Grassi T, Idolo A, Serio F, Bagordo F, De Filippis G, De Giorgi D, Antonucci G, Piscitelli P, Colangelo M, Peccarisi L, Tumolo MR, De Masi R, Miani A, De Donno A. Early-Life Exposure to Environmental Air Pollution and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Available Evidence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18031204. [PMID: 33572907 PMCID: PMC7908547 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18031204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has rapidly increased globally. Genetic and environmental factors both contribute to the development of ASD. Several studies showed linkage between prenatal, early postnatal air pollution exposure and the risk of developing ASD. We reviewed the available literature concerning the relationship between early-life exposure to air pollutants and ASD onset in childhood. We searched on Medline and Scopus for cohort or case-control studies published in English from 1977 to 2020. A total of 20 articles were selected for the review. We found a strong association between maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM) during pregnancy or in the first years of the children’s life and the risk of the ASD. This association was found to be stronger with PM2.5 and less evident with the other pollutants. Current evidence suggest that pregnancy is the period in which exposure to environmental pollutants seems to be most impactful concerning the onset of ASD in children. Air pollution should be considered among the emerging risk factors for ASD. Further epidemiological and toxicological studies should address molecular pathways involved in the development of ASD and determine specific cause–effect associations.
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- Giovanni Imbriani
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, via Monteroni 165, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.I.); (A.P.); (A.I.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (A.D.D.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, via Monteroni 165, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.I.); (A.P.); (A.I.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (A.D.D.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, via Monteroni 165, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.I.); (A.P.); (A.I.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (A.D.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, via Monteroni 165, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.I.); (A.P.); (A.I.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (A.D.D.)
- Local Health Authority ASL Le, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.D.F.); (D.D.G.); (G.A.); (P.P.); (L.P.); (R.D.M.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, via Monteroni 165, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.I.); (A.P.); (A.I.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (A.D.D.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, via Monteroni 165, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.I.); (A.P.); (A.I.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (A.D.D.)
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- Local Health Authority ASL Le, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.D.F.); (D.D.G.); (G.A.); (P.P.); (L.P.); (R.D.M.)
- Medical Professional Association (OMCEO), 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Local Health Authority ASL Le, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.D.F.); (D.D.G.); (G.A.); (P.P.); (L.P.); (R.D.M.)
- Medical Professional Association (OMCEO), 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Local Health Authority ASL Le, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.D.F.); (D.D.G.); (G.A.); (P.P.); (L.P.); (R.D.M.)
- Medical Professional Association (OMCEO), 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Local Health Authority ASL Le, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.D.F.); (D.D.G.); (G.A.); (P.P.); (L.P.); (R.D.M.)
- Medical Professional Association (OMCEO), 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Italian Association of Health, Environment and Society (AISAS), via De Gasperi 22, Lizzanello, 73023 Lecce, Italy;
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- Local Health Authority ASL Le, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.D.F.); (D.D.G.); (G.A.); (P.P.); (L.P.); (R.D.M.)
- Medical Professional Association (OMCEO), 73100 Lecce, Italy
| | - Maria Rosaria Tumolo
- Research Unit of Brindisi, c/o ex Osp. Di Summa, Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies, National Research Council, Piazza Di Summa, 72100 Brindisi, Italy;
- c/o Campus Ecotekne via Monteroni, Branch of Lecce, Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, 73100 Lecce, Italy
| | - Roberto De Masi
- Local Health Authority ASL Le, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.D.F.); (D.D.G.); (G.A.); (P.P.); (L.P.); (R.D.M.)
- Multiple Sclerosis Centre, Laboratory of Neuroproteomics, “Francesco Ferrari” Hospital, 73042 Casarano, Italy
| | - Alessandro Miani
- Italian Society of Environmental Medicine, 02100 Milan, Italy;
- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, 02100 Milan, Italy
| | - Antonella De Donno
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Salento, via Monteroni 165, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (G.I.); (A.P.); (A.I.); (F.S.); (F.B.); (A.D.D.)
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