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Hao Y, Zhu G, Yu L, Ren Z, Zhou W, Zhang P, Lian X. FOXO3-Activated HOTTIP Sequesters miR-615-3p away from COL2A1 to Mitigate Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2024; 194:280-295. [PMID: 37981220 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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In this study, knockout of FOXO3 was found to impair intervertebral disc maturation and homeostasis in postnatal mice as well as facilitating extracellular matrix degradation. RNA sequencing can uncover disease-related gene expression and investigate disease pathophysiology. High-throughput transcriptome sequencing and experimental validations were used to identify the essential gene and mechanism involved in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). Nucleus pulposus (NP) tissue samples were collected from the mice with conditional knockout of FOXO3 (FOXO3 KO) for high-throughput sequencing, followed by screening of differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs. The mRNAs were subjected to GO and KEGG enrichment analyses. Interactions among FOXO3, HOTTIP, miR-615-3p, and COL2A1 were analyzed. NP cells were subjected to a series of mimics, inhibitors, overexpression plasmids, and shRNAs to validate the mechanisms of FOXO3 in controlling HOTTIP/miR-615-3p/COL2A1 in IDD. Mechanistically, FOXO3 transcriptionally activated HOTTIP, facilitated the competitive HOTTIP binding to miR-615-3p, and increased the expression of the miR-615-3p target gene COL2A1. Thus, NP cell proliferation was induced, cell apoptosis was diminished, resulting in delayed development of IDD. Based on these data, the transcription factor FOXO3 may decrease miR-615-3p binding to COL2A1 and up-regulate COL2A1 expression by activating HOTTIP transcription, which in turn inhibits NP cell apoptosis and promotes its proliferation, to prevent the degradation of intervertebral disc matrix and maintain the normal physiological function of intervertebral disc, thereby preventing the occurrence and development of IDD.
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- Yingjie Hao
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Cui Y, Zhao X, Wu Y. Circ_0005918 Sponges miR-622 to Aggravate Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:905213. [PMID: 35874804 PMCID: PMC9304550 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.905213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Intervertebral discdegeneration (IDD) is the most common cause of lower back pain, but the exact molecular mechanism of IDD is still unknown. Recently, studies have shown that circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate diverse biological procedures such as cell metastasis, growth, metabolism, migration, apoptosis, and invasion. We demonstrated that IL-1β and TNF-α induced circ_0005918 expression in the NP cell, and circ_0005918 was overexpressed in the IDD group compared with the control group. Moreover, the upregulated expression of circ_0005918 was associated with disc degeneration degree. The elevated expression of circ_0005918 promoted cell growth and ECM degradation, and it induced secretion of inflammatory cytokines including IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Moreover, we found that circ_0005918 sponged miR-622 in the NP cell. In addition, the exposure to IL-1β and TNF-α suppressed the expression of miR-622, which was downregulated in the IDD group compared with the control group. Furthermore, the downregulated expression of miR-622 was associated with disc degeneration degree. The expression level of miR-622 was negatively associated with circ_0005918 expression in the IDD group. In conclusion, circ_0005918 regulated cell growth, ECM degradation, and secretion of inflammatory cytokines by regulating miR-622 expression. These data suggested that circ_0005918 played important roles in the development of IDD via sponging miR-622.
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Xu Y, Yang J, Chen X, Deng J, Gong H, Li F, Ouyang M. MicroRNA-182-5p aggravates ulcerative colitis by inactivating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway through DNMT3A-mediated SMARCA5 methylation. Genomics 2022; 114:110360. [PMID: 35378241 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2022.110360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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This research focused on novel molecular mechanisms underlying microRNA (miR)-182-5p in ulcerative colitis (UC). Colon tissues were obtained from UC patients, and dextrose sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced mouse and interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-induced Caco-2 cell models were generated. Then, miR-182-5p, SMARCA5, and the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway were altered in IL-1β-stimulated Caco-2 cells and DSS-treated mice to assess their function. MiR-182-5p and SMARCA5 were upregulated and DNMT3A, β-catenin, and Cyclin D1 were downregulated in UC patients, IL-1β-stimulated Caco-2 cells, and DSS-treated mice. Mechanistically, miR-182-5p targeted DNMT3A to upregulate SMARCA5, thus blocking the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Moreover, SMARCA5 silencing or Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway activation repressed apoptosis and augmented proliferation and epithelial barrier function of IL-1β-stimulated Caco-2 cells. SMARCA5 silencing annulled the impacts of miR-182-5p overexpression on IL-1β-stimulated Caco-2 cells. SMARCA5 silencing or miR-182-5p inhibition ameliorated intestinal barrier dysfunction in DSS-treated mice. Collectively, miR-182-5p aggravates UC by inactivating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway through DNMT3A-mediated SMARCA5 methylation.
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- Yan Xu
- Department of Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- Department of Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China.
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Wang Z, Rao Z, Wang X, Jiang C, Yang Y. circPhc3 sponging microRNA‑93‑3p is involved in the regulation of chondrocyte function by mechanical instability in osteoarthritis. Int J Mol Med 2022; 49:6. [PMID: 34779488 PMCID: PMC8612303 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2021.5061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism disorder caused by mechanical instability is a leading cause of osteoarthritis (OA), but the exact mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. Recent studies have suggested an important role of circular RNAs (circRNAs/circs) in OA. The present study aimed to investigate whether circRNAs might have a role in mechanical instability‑regulated chondrocyte matrix metabolism in OA. The expression levels of circPhc3 in human and mouse OA cartilage samples were measured using reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR and fluorescence in situ hybridization. The effects of circPhc3 on chondrocyte ECM metabolism were further investigated by overexpressing and knocking down circPhc3 in OA chondrocytes. The downstream target of circPhc3 was examined by performing a luciferase reporter assay. The results showed that the expression of circPhc3 was reduced in human and mouse OA cartilage. Moreover, circPhc3 was involved in mechanical loading‑regulated production of ECM and cartilage‑degrading enzymes. Further studies showed that circPhc3 regulated chondrocyte matrix metabolism primarily by binding to microRNA (miR)‑93‑3p, and mechanistic studies found that miR‑93‑3p targeting of FoxO1 was involved in chondrocyte matrix metabolism. Taken together, these results indicated that circPhc3 may serve an important role in the progression of OA and may be a good target for the treatment of OA.
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- Zhiyuan Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, P.R. China
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Zhang Q, Zhou L, Xie H, Zhang H, Gao X. HAGLR aggravates neuropathic pain and promotes inflammatory response and apoptosis of lipopolysaccharide-treated SH-SY5Y cells by sequestering miR-182-5p from ATAT1 and activating NLRP3 inflammasome. Neurochem Int 2021; 145:105001. [PMID: 33626373 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic neuropathic pain is characterized by neuroinflammation. Previously, long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) HAGLR was reported to regulate the inflammatory response of SH-SY5Y cells. However, neither the specific function nor the potential mechanism of HAGLR in neuropathic pain has been explored. AIM OF THE STUDY Our study is aimed to figure out the role of HAGLR in neuropathic pain. METHODS SH-SY5Y cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to mimic neuron injury in vitro. The chronic constriction injury (CCI) rat models were established by ligation of sciatic nerve to mimic neuropathic pain in vivo. Behavioral assessment assays were performed to determine the effects of HAGLR on hypersensitivity in neuropathic pain. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits were used for detection of inflammatory cytokines. Flow cytometry analysis and Western blot were applied to detect apoptosis. RESULTS HAGLR displayed high levels in spinal cords of CCI rats and in LPS treated SH-SY5Y cells. Knockdown of HAGLR inhibited inflammation and neuron apoptosis of LPS treated SH-SY5Y cells. Mechanistically, HAGLR bound with miR-182-5p in SH-SY5Y cells. ATAT1 served as a target of miR-182-5p. HAGLR activated the NLRP3 inflammasome by ATAT1. Rescue assays demonstrated that overexpression of ATAT1 or NLRP3 reversed the suppressive effects of HAGLR silencing on apoptosis and inflammatory response in SH-SY5Y cells and in spinal cords of CCI rats. The inhibitory effects of silenced HAGLR on hypersensitivity in neuropathic pain were also rescued by ATAT1 or NLRP3. CONCLUSIONS HAGLR aggravates neuropathic pain by sequestering miR-182-5p from ATAT1 and activating NLRP3 inflammasome, which may provide a potential therapeutic target for neuropathic pain treatment.
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- QuanYun Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China; Department of Pain Medical Center, Lianyungang Second People's Hospital, Lianyungang, 222000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221006, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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