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Ji R, Yang H, Chen J, Zhao A, Chen X, Niu Y. The role of hsa_circ_0042260/miR-4782-3p/LAPTM4A axis in gestational diabetes mellitus. APMIS 2024; 132:465-476. [PMID: 38588560 DOI: 10.1111/apm.13407] [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: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic condition during pregnancy, posing risks to both mother and fetus. CircRNAs have emerged as important players in various diseases, including GDM. We aimed to investigate the role of newly discovered circRNA, hsa_circ_0042260, in GDM pathogenesis. Using GSE194119 dataset, hsa_circ_0042260 was identified and its expression in plasma, placenta, and HG-stimulated HK-2 cells was examined. Silencing hsa_circ_0042260 in HK-2 cells assessed its impact on cell viability, apoptosis, and inflammation. Bioinformatics analysis revealed downstream targets of hsa_circ_0042260, namely miR-4782-3p and LAPTM4A. The interaction between hsa_circ_0042260, miR-4782-3p, and LAPTM4A was validated through various assays. hsa_circ_0042260 was upregulated in plasma from GDM patients and HG-stimulated HK-2 cells. Silencing hsa_circ_0042260 improved cell viability, suppressed apoptosis and inflammation. Hsa_circ_0042260 interacted with miR-4782-3p, which exhibited low expression in GDM patient plasma and HG-stimulated cells. MiR-4782-3p targeted LAPTM4A, confirmed by additional assays. LAPTM4A expression increased in GDM patient plasma and HG-induced HK-2 cells following hsa_circ_0042260 knockdown or miR-4782-3p overexpression. In rescue assays, inhibition of miR-4782-3p or overexpression of LAPTM4A counteracted the effects of hsa_circ_0042260 downregulation on cell viability, apoptosis, and inflammation. In conclusion, the hsa_circ_0042260/miR-4782-3p/LAPTM4A axis plays a role in regulating GDM progression in HG-stimulated HK-2 cells.
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- Rui Ji
- Department of Obstetrics, Xuyi People's Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Xuyi People's Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Xuyi People's Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Xuyi People's Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Xuyi People's Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Xuyi People's Hospital, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China
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Durrer C, Islam H, Cen HH, Garzon MDM, Lyu X, McKelvey S, Singer J, Batterham AM, Long JZ, Johnson JD, Little JP. A secondary analysis of indices of hepatic and beta cell function following 12 weeks of carbohydrate and energy restriction vs. free-living control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2024; 21:29. [PMID: 38797835 PMCID: PMC11129411 DOI: 10.1186/s12986-024-00807-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Substantial weight loss in people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can reduce the need for glucose-lowering medications while concurrently lowering glycemia below the diagnostic threshold for the disease. Furthermore, weight-loss interventions have also been demonstrated to improve aspects of underlying T2D pathophysiology related to ectopic fat in the liver and pancreatic beta-cell function. As such, the purpose of this secondary analysis was to explore the extent to which a low-carbohydrate and energy-restricted (LCER) diet intervention improves markers of beta-cell stress/function, liver fat accumulation, and metabolic related liver function in people with type 2 diabetes. METHODS We conducted secondary analyses of blood samples from a larger pragmatic community-based parallel-group randomized controlled trial involving a 12-week pharmacist implemented LCER diet (Pharm-TCR: <50 g carbohydrates; ~850-1100 kcal/day; n = 20) versus treatment-as-usual (TAU; n = 16). Participants were people with T2D, using ≥ 1 glucose-lowering medication, and a body mass index of ≥ 30 kg/m2. Main outcomes were C-peptide to proinsulin ratio, circulating microRNA 375 (miR375), homeostatic model assessment (HOMA) beta-cell function (B), fatty liver index (FLI), hepatic steatosis index (HSI), HOMA insulin resistance (IR), and circulating fetuin-A and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21). Data were analysed using linear regression with baseline as a covariate. RESULTS There was no observed change in miR375 (p = 0.42), C-peptide to proinsulin ratio (p = 0.17) or HOMA B (p = 0.15). FLI and HSI were reduced by -25.1 (p < 0.0001) and - 4.9 (p < 0.0001), respectively. HOMA IR was reduced by -46.5% (p = 0.011). FGF21 was reduced by -161.2pg/mL (p = 0.035) with a similar tendency found for fetuin-A (mean difference: -16.7ng/mL; p = 0.11). These improvements in markers of hepatic function were accompanied by reductions in circulating metabolites linked to hepatic insulin resistance (e.g., diacylglycerols, ceramides) in the Pharm TCR group. CONCLUSIONS The Pharm-TCR intervention did not improve fasting indices of beta-cell stress; however, markers of liver fat accumulation and and liver function were improved, suggesting that a LCER diet can improve some aspects of the underlying pathophysiology of T2D. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03181165).
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- Cody Durrer
- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, BC, Kelowna, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, BC, Kelowna, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Diabetes Research Group, Life Sciences Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Centre for Rehabilitation, School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Diabetes Research Group, Life Sciences Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, BC, Kelowna, V1V 1V7, Canada.
- Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Piacquadio KA, Margolis LM, Gwin JA, Leidy HJ. Higher Expression of miR-15b-5p with Inclusion of Fresh, Lean Beef as Part of a Healthy Dietary Pattern Is Inversely Associated with Markers of Cardiometabolic Disease Risk. J Nutr 2024:S0022-3166(24)00230-X. [PMID: 38677478 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.04.026] [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: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Considerable controversy exists surrounding the consumption of red meat and its impacts on cardiometabolic health and if it may further impact risk factors at the molecular level. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of dietary patterns, varying in red meat quantity, on the expression of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs), which are emerging biomarkers of metabolic dysfunction and chronic disease severity. METHODS Secondary analyses were performed on plasma samples collected within a randomized, crossover design study in 16 women with overweight (mean ± standard deviation, age = 33 ± 9.89 y; body mass index = 27.9 ± 1.66 kg/m2). Participants were provided with eucaloric, isonitrogenous diets (15% of daily intake as protein) containing either 2 servings of fresh, lean beef/day (BEEF) or 0 servings of fresh, lean beef/day (PLANT) for 7 d/pattern. Fasting blood samples were collected at the end of each dietary pattern for the assessment of 12 circulating metabolic miRNA expression levels (determined a priori by quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction), plasma glucose, insulin, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, C-reactive protein (CRP), adiponectin, glucagon-like peptide-1, and branched-chain amino acids. RESULTS Of the 12 miRNAs, miR-15b-5p expression was higher following BEEF versus PLANT (P = 0.024). Increased miR-15b-5p expression correlated with decreased fasting CRP (r = -0.494; P = 0.086) and insulin concentrations (r = -0.670; P = 0.017). miR-15b-5p was inversely correlated with insulin resistance (r = -0.642; P = 0.024) and β cell function (r = -0.646; P = 0.023) and positively correlated with markers of insulin sensitivity (r = 0.520; P = 0.083). However, the correlations were only observed following BEEF, not PLANT. CONCLUSIONS These data indicate that the short-term intake of fresh, lean beef as part of a healthy dietary pattern impacts potential biomarkers of cardiometabolic health that are associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in women with overweight. This study was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02614729.
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- Kamille A Piacquadio
- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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- Military Nutrition Division, United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA
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- Military Nutrition Division, United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
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Zhang M, Jin Y, Guo X, Shan W, Zhang J, Yuan A, Shi Y. Resveratrol protects mesangial cells under high glucose by regulating the miR-1231/IGF1/ERK pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:2326-2339. [PMID: 38156429 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24103] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the complications of diabetes mellitus and the main cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which is a serious threat to human health. In DN, mesangial cells (MCs) are a critical target cell that perform a variety of key functions, and abnormal proliferation of MCs is a common and prominent pathological change in DN. In recent years, the investigation of Chinese medicine interventions for DN has increased significantly in recent years due to the many potential adverse effects and controversies associated with the treatment of DN with Western medicines. In this study, we evaluated the protective effect of resveratrol (RES), an active ingredient known as a natural antioxidant, on HMCs under high glucose and explored its possible mechanism of action. We found that RES inhibited the proliferation of human mesangial cell (HMC) under high glucose and blocked cell cycle progression. In the high glucose environment, RES upregulated miR-1231, reduced IGF1 expression, inhibited the activity of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling pathway and reduced levels of the inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-6. In addition, we found that miR-1231 mimics were synergistically inhibited with RES, whereas miR-1231 inhibitor attenuated the protective effect of RES on HMCs. Thus, our results suggest that the protective effect of RES on HMCs under high glucose is achieved, at least in part, through modulation of the miR-1231/IGF1/ERK pathway. The discovery of this potential mechanism may provide a new molecular therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of DN, and may also bring new ideas for the clinical research in DN.
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- Ming Zhang
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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Monteiro MM, Gomes CC, Cruz MC, Horliana ACRT, Hamassaki DE, Lima CR, Santos MF. High glucose impairs human periodontal ligament cells migration through lowered microRNAs 221 and 222. J Periodontal Res 2024; 59:336-345. [PMID: 38041212 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13217] [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: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of miR-221 and miR-222 and high glucose on human periodontal ligament (PL) cells morphology, cytoskeleton, adhesion, and migration. BACKGROUND Chronic hyperglycemia is common in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) and plays a central role in long-term DM complications, such as impaired periodontal healing. We have previously shown that high glucose increases apoptosis of human PL cells by inhibiting miR-221 and miR-222 and consequently augmenting their target caspase-3. However, other effects of miR-221/222 downregulation on PL cells are still unknown. METHODS Cells from young humans' premolar teeth were cultured for 7 days under 5 or 30 mM glucose. Directional and spontaneous migration on fibronectin were studied using transwell and time-lapse assays, respectively. F-actin staining was employed to study cell morphology and the actin cytoskeleton. MiR-221 and miR-222 were inhibited using antagomiRs, and their expressions were evaluated by real-time RT-PCR. RESULTS High glucose inhibited PL cells early adhesion, spreading, and migration on fibronectin. Cells exposed to high glucose showed reduced polarization, velocity, and directionality. They formed several simultaneous unstable and short-lived protrusions, suggesting impairment of adhesion maturation. MiR-221 and miR-222 inhibition also reduced migration, decreasing cell directionality but not significantly cell velocity. After miR-221 and miR-222 downregulation cells showed morphological resemblance with cells exposed to high glucose. CONCLUSION High glucose impairs human PL cells migration potentially through a mechanism involving reduction of microRNA-221 and microRNA-222 expression. These effects may contribute to the impairment of periodontal healing, especially after surgery and during guided regeneration therapies.
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- Mariana Marin Monteiro
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center of Facilities for Research Support (CEFAP-USP), Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Cordier AG, Zerbib E, Favier A, Dabi Y, Daraï E. Value of Non-Coding RNA Expression in Biofluids to Identify Patients at Low Risk of Pathologies Associated with Pregnancy. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:729. [PMID: 38611642 PMCID: PMC11011513 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14070729] [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: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Pregnancy-related complications (PRC) impact maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality and place a huge burden on healthcare systems. Thus, effective diagnostic screening strategies are crucial. Currently, national and international guidelines define patients at low risk of PRC exclusively based on their history, thus excluding the possibility of identifying patients with de novo risk (patients without a history of disease), which represents most women. In this setting, previous studies have underlined the potential contribution of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) to detect patients at risk of PRC. However, placenta biopsies or cord blood samples are required, which are not simple procedures. Our review explores the potential of ncRNAs in biofluids (fluids that are excreted, secreted, or developed because of a physiological or pathological process) as biomarkers for identifying patients with low-risk pregnancies. Beyond the regulatory roles of ncRNAs in placental development and vascular remodeling, we investigated their specific expressions in biofluids to determine favorable pregnancy outcomes as well as the most frequent pathologies of pregnant women. We report distinct ncRNA panels associated with PRC based on omics technologies and subsequently define patients at low risk. We present a comprehensive analysis of ncRNA expression in biofluids, including those using next-generation sequencing, shedding light on their predictive value in clinical practice. In conclusion, this paper underscores the emerging significance of ncRNAs in biofluids as promising biomarkers for risk stratification in PRC. The investigation of ncRNA expression patterns and their potential clinical applications is of diagnostic, prognostic, and theragnostic value and paves the way for innovative approaches to improve prenatal care and maternal and fetal outcomes.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 Rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France; (A.-G.C.); (Y.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 Rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France; (A.-G.C.); (Y.D.)
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Li Z, Deng X, Lan Y. Identification of a potentially functional circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network in type 2 diabetes mellitus by integrated microarray analysis. Minerva Endocrinol (Torino) 2024; 49:33-46. [PMID: 33792237 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6507.21.03370-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Circular RNAs (circRNAs) function as miRNA sponges by adsorbing microRNAs (miRNAs), thereby regulating messenger RNA (mRNA) expression. The circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has rarely been explored. A circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network associated with T2DM was established to help deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanism of and therapeutic targets for T2DM. METHODS Differentially expressed circRNAs (DEcircRNAs), miRNAs (DEmiRNAs), and mRNAs (DEmRNAs) were derived from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) microarray datasets GSE114248, GSE51674 and GSE95849, respectively. A circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory network associated with T2DM and its subnetwork were constructed. The hub genes were screened using a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Finally, a hub gene-related network was constructed. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis were performed. RESULTS The circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network included 9 circRNAs, 24 miRNAs and 320 mRNAs. When four key circRNAs (circMYO9B, circGRAMD1B, circTHAP4 and circTMC7) were chosen, the subnetwork contained 4 circRNAs, 18 miRNAs and 307 mRNAs. Afterwards, 8 hub genes (SIRT1, GNG7, KDR, FOS, SIN3B, STAT1, SP1, and MAPK3) were extracted from the PPI network. GO and KEGG pathway analyses revealed that the network might be involved in oxidative stress responses, regulation of inflammation, neovascularization, endocrine and cancer-related processes, etc. CONCLUSIONS A circRNA-miRNA-hub gene regulatory network was constructed, and the potential functions of the hub genes were analyzed. Four important circRNAs (circMYO9B, circGRAMD1B, circTHAP4 and circTMC7) might be involved in the occurrence and development of T2DM, and this finding provides new insight into the molecular mechanism of and therapeutic targets for T2DM and its complications. Future studies are needed to validate the sponge effects and mechanisms of these 4 circRNAs.
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- Zijing Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Provincial Clinical Research Center of Diabetes Mellitus and its Chronic Complications, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Provincial Clinical Research Center of Diabetes Mellitus and its Chronic Complications, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China -
- Provincial Clinical Research Center of Diabetes Mellitus and its Chronic Complications, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Boyd ED, Zhang L, Ding G, Li L, Lu M, Li Q, Huang R, Kaur J, Hu J, Chopp M, Zhang Z, Jiang Q. The Glymphatic Response to the Development of Type 2 Diabetes. Biomedicines 2024; 12:401. [PMID: 38398003 PMCID: PMC10886551 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020401] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The glymphatic system has recently been shown to be important in neurological diseases, including diabetes. However, little is known about how the progressive onset of diabetes affects the glymphatic system. The aim of this study is to investigate the glymphatic system response to the progressive onset of diabetes in a rat model of type 2 diabetic mellitus. Male Wistar rats (n = 45) with and without diabetes were evaluated using MRI glymphatic tracer kinetics, functional tests, and brain tissue immunohistochemistry. Our data demonstrated that the contrast agent clearance impairment gradually progressed with the diabetic duration. The MRI data showed that an impairment in contrast clearance occurred prior to the cognitive deficits detected using functional tests and permitted the detection of an early DM stage compared to the immuno-histopathology and cognitive tests. Additionally, the quantitative MRI markers of brain waste clearance demonstrated region-dependent sensitivity in glymphatic impairment. The improved sensitivity of MRI markers in the olfactory bulb and the whole brain at an early DM stage may be attributed to the important role of the olfactory bulb in the parenchymal efflux pathway. MRI can provide sensitive quantitative markers of glymphatic impairment during the progression of DM and can be used as a valuable tool for the early diagnosis of DM with a potential for clinical application.
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- Edward D. Boyd
- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
- Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
- Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA;
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
- Department of Physics, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA;
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
- Department of Physics, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 28202, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
- Department of Neurology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 28202, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health System, E&R B126, 2799 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, USA; (L.Z.); (G.D.); (L.L.); (Q.L.); (J.K.); (M.C.); (Z.Z.); (Q.J.)
- Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
- Department of Physics, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA
- Department of Neurology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 28202, USA
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Greytak SR, Engel KB, Hoon DSB, Elias KM, Lockwood CM, Guan P, Moore HM. Evidence-based procedures to improve the reliability of circulating miRNA biomarker assays. Clin Chem Lab Med 2024; 62:60-66. [PMID: 37129007 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2023-0131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Circulating cell-free microRNAs (cfmiRNA) are an emerging class of biomarkers that have shown great promise in the clinical diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of several pathological conditions, including cancer. However, validation and clinical implementation of cfmiRNA biomarkers has been hindered by the variability introduced during different or suboptimal specimen collection and handling practices. To address the need for standardization and evidence-based guidance, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) developed a new Biospecimen Evidenced-Based Practices (BEBP) document, entitled "Cell-free miRNA (cfmiRNA): Blood Collection and Processing". The BEBP, the fourth in the document series, contains step-by-step procedural guidelines on blood collection, processing, storage, extraction, and quality assessment that are tailored specifically for cfmiRNA analysis of plasma and serum. The workflow outlined in the BEBP is based on the available literature and recommendations of an expert panel. The BEBP contains the level of detail required for development of evidence-based standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as the flexibility needed to accomodate (i) discovery- and inquiry-based studies and (ii) the different constraints faced by research labs, industry, clinical and academic institutions to foster widespread implementation. Guidance from the expert panel also included recommendations on study design, validating changes in workflow, and suggested quality thresholds to delineate meaningful changes in cfmiRNA levels. The NCI cfmiRNA: Blood Collection and Processing BEBP is available here as supplementary information as well as through the NCI Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research Branch (BBRB) (https://biospecimens.cancer.gov/resources/bebp.asp).
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- Department of Translational Molecular Medicine & Sequencing Center, Saint Johns' Cancer Institute, Providence Health and Service, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Gynecologic Oncology Laboratory, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Genetics and Solid Tumors Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine, UW Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research Branch, Cancer Diagnosis Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research Branch, Cancer Diagnosis Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Ramaswamy P, S V A, Misra P, Chauhan VS, Adhvaryu A, Gupta A, G A, M K S. Circulating microRNA profiling identifies microRNAs linked to prediabetes associated with alcohol dependence syndrome. Alcohol 2024:S0741-8329(24)00012-0. [PMID: 38266790 DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2024.01.003] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND MicroRNAs are abundant in serum and have emerged as important regulators of gene expression, implicating them in a wide range of diseases. The purpose of this study was to discover and validate serum miRNAs in prediabetes associated with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS). METHOD Serum samples from ADS patients with or without prediabetes and normoglycemic controls were subjected to microarray. Validation of identified candidate miRNAs was performed by RT-qPCR. Additionally, GO and KEGG pathway analyses were carried out to uncover target genes anticipated to be controlled by the candidate miRNAs. RESULTS Notably, 198, and 172 miRNAs were differentially expressed in ADS-patients with or without prediabetes compared to healthy controls, and 7 miRNAs in ADS-patients with prediabetes compared to ADS-normoglycemic patients, respectively. Furthermore, hsa-miR-320b and hsa-miR-3135b were differentially expressed exclusively in ADS-patients with prediabetes, and this was further validated. Interestingly, GO and KEGG pathway analysis revealed that genes predicted to be modulated by the candidates were considerably enriched in numerous diabetes-related biological processes and pathways. CONCLUSION Our findings revealed that ADS-patients with or without prediabetes have different sets of miRNAs compared to normoglycemic healthy subjects. We propose serum hsa-miR-320b and hsa-miR-3135b as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of prediabetes in ADS-patients.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India-411040
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- Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India-411040
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- Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India-411040
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- Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India-411040
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- Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India-411040
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- Multi Disciplinary Research Unit, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India-411040
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- Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India-411040.
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Dara M, Azarpira N, Motazedian N, Hossein-Aghdaie M, Dehghani SM, Geramizadeh B, Esfandiari E. Expression of miR-let7b and miR-19b in progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) children. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2024; 47:24-31. [PMID: 36934840 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small non-coding RNAs that bind to the target mRNA and regulate gene expression. Recently circulating microRNAs were investigated as markers of diseases and therapeutic targets. Although various studies analyze the miRNA expression in liver disease, these studies on PFIC are few. Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare liver disease with autosomal recessive inheritance. Most children with PFIC progress to cirrhosis and liver failure and consequently need to have a liver transplant. The aim of this study is the investigation of the miR-19b and miR-let7b expression levels in Iranian PFIC children. METHODS 25 PFIC patients, 25 healthy children and 25 Biliary Atresia patients were considered as case and two control groups respectively. Blood samples were obtained and Liver function tests (LFTs) were measured. After RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis, quantitative PCR was performed using specific primers for miR-19b and miR-let7b. The U6 gene is used as an internal control. RESULTS qPCR on PFIC patients' samples demonstrated that the miR-19b and the miR-let7b expression were significantly decreased in patients compared to the control groups, with a p-value<0.0001 and p-value=0.0006 receptively. CONCLUSION In conclusion, circulating micro-RNA like miR-19b and miR-let7b have a potential opportunity to be a non-invasive diagnostic marker or therapeutic target for PFIC in the future.
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- Mahintaj Dara
- Stem Cells Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Department of Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Naithani N, Sibin M, Athira S, Negi R, Misra P. Alteration in serum miR126 expression in healthy adults observing Navratri fast. Med J Armed Forces India 2023; 79:S63-S67. [PMID: 38144663 PMCID: PMC10746805 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.12.001] [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: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Fasting is practiced by various religions in the world. The previous studies show the effect of fasting on biochemical markers in healthy subjects; however, no study is available on its effect on gene expression or epigenetic markers. In the present study, miR126, a microRNA, was measured in serum samples of healthy adult subjects, and their correlation with biochemical profile was carried out during the short-term fasting of the Navratri festival. Methods A total of 30 subjects who underwent fasting for 07 days during the Navratri festival were recruited for the study. The fasting blood samples were obtained at three different time points; day 1 of fasting, day 7 of fasting, and day 7 after completion of fasting period. The miR126 expression, fasting plasma glucose, and lipid profile were measured in all the three samples. Results The miR126 levels showed a decreasing trend with a significant difference across the three time points (p-value = 0.006). Fasting plasma glucose increased continuously across three time points without showing any statistical significance. Serum total cholesterol (p = 0.001) and triglycerides (p = 0.001) levels were decreased initially and then increased after resuming normal diet. There was a medium-level negative correlation (-0.332) between baseline fasting glucose level and miR126 level (p = 0.068). Conclusion The study revealed that serum levels of total cholesterol and triglyceride were more dynamic than the miR126 levels. A significant decrease in the miR126 expression across three time points is a promising outcome of this pilot study and indicates its role in short-term fasting. However, the fasting plasma glucose showed heterogeneous values without significant correlation with miR126 levels.
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- Nardeep Naithani
- Ex-Director & Commandant, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Scientist 'C' (DRDO), Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Junior Research Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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- Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
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Vedika R, Sharma P, Reddy A. Signature precursor and mature microRNAs in cervical ripening during gestational diabetes mellitus lead to pre-term labor and other impediments in future. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:945-965. [PMID: 37975145 PMCID: PMC10638342 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01232-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a pathological condition in which the placenta releases a hormone called human placental lactogen that prevents maternal insulin uptake. GDM is characterised by varying degrees of carbohydrate intolerance and is first identified during pregnancy. Around 5-17% of pregnancies are GDM pregnancies. Older or obese women have a higher risk of developing GDM during gestation. Hyperglycemia is a classic manifestation of GDM and leads to alterations in eNOS and iNOS expression and subsequently causes ROS and RNS overproduction. ROS and RNS play an important role in maintaining normal physiology, when present in low concentrations. Increased concentrations of ROS is harmful and can cause cellular and tissue damage. Oxidative stress is defined as an imbalance between pro-oxidant and antioxidant molecules that manifests due to hyperglycemia. miRNAs are short, non-coding RNAs that play a critical role in regulating gene expression. Studies have shown that the placenta expresses more than 500 miRNAs, which play a crucial role in trophoblast division, movement, and apoptosis. Latest research has revealed that hyperglycemic conditions and increased oxidative stress, characteristic of GDM, can lead to the dysregulation of miRNAs. The placenta also releases miRNAs into the maternal circulation. The secreted miRNAs are encapsulated in exosomes or vesicles. These exosomes interact with tissues and organs at distant sites, releasing their cargo intracellularly. This crosstalk between hyperglycemia, ROS and miRNA expression in GDM has detrimental effects on both foetal and maternal health. One of the complications of GDM is preterm labour. GDM induced iNOS expression has been implicated in cervical ripening, which in turn causes preterm birth. This article focuses on the speculations of oxidative and nitrative stress markers that lead to detrimental effects in GDM. We have also envisaged the role of non-coding miRNA interactions in regulating gene expression for oxidative damage. Graphical Abstract Holistic view of miRNA in GDM. I)(A) Placenta as a metabolic organ that provides the foetus with nutrients, oxygen and hormones to maintain pregnancy. Human placental lactogen (hPL) is one such hormone that is released into maternal circulation. hPL is known to induce insulin resistance. (B) ß-cell dysfunction leads to reduced glucose sensing and insulin production. Insulin resistance, a characteristic of GDM, exacerbates insulin ß cell dysfunction leading to maternal hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia leads to increased ROS and RNS production through several mechanisms. Consequently, GDM is characterised by increased oxidative and nitrative stress.II)Exposure to maternal hyperglycemia causes increased ROS and RNS production in trophoblast cells. Oxidative stress caused by hyperglycemia may lead to eNOS uncoupling, causing eNOS to behave as a superoxide producing enzyme. iNOS expression in trophoblast cells leads to increased NO production. iNOS-derived NO reacts with ROS to produce RNS, thereby increasing nitrosative stress. Expression of antioxidant defences are reduced. Hyperglycemia and oxidative stress may alter the expression of some miRNAs. Some miRNAs are upregulated while others are downregulated. Some miRNAs are secreted into maternal circulation in the form of exosomes. Oxidative stress markers, nitrative stress markers and circulating miRNAs are found to be increased in maternal circulation.
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- R. Vedika
- Animal cell culture laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu India
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- Animal cell culture laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu India
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- Animal cell culture laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu India
- Department of Biotechnology, SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram 603203 India
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Dracheva KV, Pobozheva IA, Anisimova KA, Balandov SG, Grunina MN, Hamid ZM, Vasilevsky DI, Pchelina SN, Miroshnikova VV. Downregulation of Exosomal hsa-miR-551b-3p in Obesity and Its Link to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Noncoding RNA 2023; 9:67. [PMID: 37987363 PMCID: PMC10660712 DOI: 10.3390/ncrna9060067] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Adipose tissue dysfunction can affect the pool of circulating exosomal miRNAs, driving concomitant disease in obesity. These exosomal miRNAs can reflect adipose tissue functionality, thus serving as prognostic biomarkers for disease monitoring in case of T2DM. In the present study, we conducted NanoString microRNA profiling of extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by adipose tissue of obese patients (body mass index (BMI) > 35) without T2DM and nonobese individuals (BMI < 30) as a control group. Functional and pathway enrichment analysis showed that miRNAs associated with obesity in this study were implicated in insulin signaling and insulin resistance biological pathways. Further, these microRNAs were screened in serum EVs in the following groups: (1) obese patients with T2DM, (2) obese patients without T2DM, and (3) nonobese individuals as a control group. has-miR-551b-3p was shown to be downregulated in adipose tissue EVs, as well as in serum EVs, of patients with obesity without T2DM. At the same time, the serum exosomal hsa-miR-551b-3p content was significantly higher in obese patients with T2DM when compared with obese patients without T2DM and may be a potential biomarker of T2DM development in obesity.
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- Kseniia V. Dracheva
- Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute Named by B.P. Konstantinov of National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 188300 Gatchina, Russia
- Department of Molecular-Genetic and Nanobiological Technologies, Scientific Research Center, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute Named by B.P. Konstantinov of National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 188300 Gatchina, Russia
- Department of Molecular-Genetic and Nanobiological Technologies, Scientific Research Center, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute Named by B.P. Konstantinov of National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 188300 Gatchina, Russia
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- Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute Named by B.P. Konstantinov of National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 188300 Gatchina, Russia
- Department of Molecular-Genetic and Nanobiological Technologies, Scientific Research Center, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute Named by B.P. Konstantinov of National Research Centre “Kurchatov Institute”, 188300 Gatchina, Russia
- Department of Molecular-Genetic and Nanobiological Technologies, Scientific Research Center, Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University, 197022 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Zhou Y, Xu B. New insights into anti-diabetes effects and molecular mechanisms of dietary saponins. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 63:12372-12397. [PMID: 35866515 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2101425] [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] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a long-term metabolic disorder that manifests as chronic hyperglycemia and impaired insulin, bringing a heavy load on the global health care system. Considering the inevitable side effects of conventional anti-diabetic drugs, saponins-rich natural products exert promising therapeutic properties to serve as safer and more cost-effective alternatives for DM management. Herein, this review systematically summarized the research progress on the anti-diabetic properties of dietary saponins and their underlying molecular mechanisms in the past 20 years. Dietary saponins possessed the multidirectional anti-diabetic capabilities by concurrent regulation of various signaling pathways, such as IRS-1/PI3K/Akt, AMPK, Nrf2/ARE, NF-κB-NLRP3, SREBP-1c, and PPARγ, in liver, pancreas, gut, and skeletal muscle. However, the industrialization and commercialization of dietary saponin-based drugs are confronted with a significant challenge due to the low bioavailability and lack of the standardization. Hence, in-depth evaluations in pharmacological profile, function-structure interaction, drug-signal pathway interrelation are essential for developing dietary saponins-based anti-diabetic treatments in the future.
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- Yifan Zhou
- Food Science and Technology Program, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Food Science and Technology Program, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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Tian X, Zhang P, Liu F, Yang L, Fu K, Gan K, Liu C. MicroRNA-4691-3p inhibits the inflammatory response by targeting STING in human dental pulp cells: A laboratory investigation. Int Endod J 2023; 56:1328-1336. [PMID: 37403426 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13953] [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: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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AIM The regulation of human dental pulp inflammation is not fully understood. This study aims to investigate the effect of miR-4691-3p on the cGAS-STING signalling cascade and its downstream cytokines production in human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). METHODOLOGY Normal dental pulp tissue and pulp tissue with irreversible pulpitis from third molars were collected. HDPCs were isolated from pulp tissue. The expression of STING mRNA and miR-4691-3p was measured by quantitative real-time PCR. Bioinformatic computation via TargetScanHuman 8.0 and a luciferase reporter assay was used to identify the targets of miR-4691-3p. A miR-4691-3p mimic and inhibitor were used to upregulate or downregulate miR-4691-3p expression in HDPCs. HDPCs were transfected with c-di-AMP, c-di-GMP, cGAMP, interferon stimulatory DNA (ISD) and bacterial genomic DNA. Immunoblot was performed to detect the phosphorylation of TBK1, p65 and IRF3. Enzyme-linked immunoassay was performed to detect the cytokines including IFN-β, TNF or IL-6 downstream of cGAS-STING. RESULTS MiR-4691-3p expression was increased in human dental pulp tissue with irreversible pulpitis. Treatment of HDPCs using recombinant human IFN-β, TNF or IL-6 also upregulated miR-4691-3p. The bioinformatic prediction and luciferase reporter assay confirmed that STING was a direct target of miR-4691-3p. The miR-4691-3p mimic suppressed STING expression, the phosphorylation of TBK1, p65 and IRF3, and the IFN-β, TNF or IL-6 production. In contrast, the miR-4691-3p inhibitor enhanced the STING expression, the phosphorylation of TBK1, p65 and IRF3 and the IFN-β, TNF or IL-6 production. CONCLUSIONS MiR-4691-3p negatively regulates the cGAS-STING pathway by directly targeting STING. This provides insight to utilize miRNA-dependent regulatory effect to treat endodontic disease as well as STING-dependent systemic inflammatory disease.
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- Xinxin Tian
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Vasu S, Saracino G, Darden CM, Kumano K, Liu Y, Lawrence MC, Naziruddin B. Clinical and biological significance of circulating miRNAs in chronic pancreatitis patients undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation. Clin Transl Med 2023; 13:e1434. [PMID: 37846205 PMCID: PMC10579997 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1434] [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: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Specific microRNAs (miRNAs) were elevated in chronic pancreatitis (CP) patients during islet infusion after total pancreatectomy (TPIAT). We aimed to identify circulating miRNA signatures of pancreatic damage, predict miRNA-mRNA networks to identify potential links to CP pathogenesis and identify islet isolation and transplantation functional outcomes. METHODS Small RNA sequencing was performed to identify distinct circulating miRNA signatures in CP. Plasma miRNAs were measured using miRCURY LNA SYBR green quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assays. Correlation analyses were performed using R software. The miRNA target and disease interactions were determined using miRNet and the miRNA enrichment and annotation tool. RESULTS Alterations were found in circulating miRNAs in CP patients compared to healthy controls. Further studies were conducted on 12 circulating miRNAs enriched in the pancreas, other tissues and other diseases including cancer and fibrosis. Approximately 2888 mRNAs in the pancreas were their targets, demonstrating interactions with 76 small molecules. Three miRNAs exhibited interactions with morphine and five exhibited interactions with glucose. The miRNA panel targeted 22 genes associated with pancreatitis. The islet-specific, acinar cell-specific and liver-specific miRNAs were elevated at 6 h after islet infusion and returned to baseline levels 3 months after TPIAT. Circulating levels of miRNAs returned to pre-transplant levels 1-year post-transplant. Circulating miRNAs measured before and 6 h after islet infusion were directly or inversely associated with metabolic outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-transplant. CONCLUSIONS miRNAs may contribute to CP pathogenesis, and elevated circulating levels may be specific to pancreatic inflammation and fibrosis, warranting further investigation.
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- Srividya Vasu
- Islet Cell LaboratoryBaylor Scott and White Research InstituteDallasTexasUSA
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- Baylor Simmons Transplant InstituteBaylor University Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
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- Islet Cell LaboratoryBaylor Scott and White Research InstituteDallasTexasUSA
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- Department of Gastroenterological SurgeryOkayama University Graduate School of MedicineDentistry and Pharmaceutical SciencesOkayamaJapan
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- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
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- Islet Cell LaboratoryBaylor Scott and White Research InstituteDallasTexasUSA
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- Baylor Simmons Transplant InstituteBaylor University Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
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Wang M, Xie K, Zhao S, Jia N, Zong Y, Gu W, Cai Y. Aerobic exercise improves cognitive impairment in mice with type 2 diabetes by regulating the MALAT1/miR-382-3p/BDNF signaling pathway in serum-exosomes. Mol Med 2023; 29:130. [PMID: 37740187 PMCID: PMC10517522 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-023-00727-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It has been documented that aerobic exercise (AE) has a positive effect on improving cognitive function in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients. Here, we tried to explore how AE regulates the expression of long non-coding RNA in serum-exosomes (Exos), thereby affecting cognitive impairment in T2DM mice as well as its potential molecular mechanism. METHODS T2DM mouse models were constructed, and serum-Exos were isolated for whole transcriptome sequencing to screen differentially expressed lncRNA and mRNA, followed by prediction of downstream target genes. The binding ability of miR-382-3p with a long non-coding RNA MALAT1 and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) was explored. Then, primary mouse hippocampal neurons were collected for in vitro mechanism verification, as evidenced by the detection of hippocampal neurons' vitality, proliferation, and apoptosis capabilities, and insulin resistance. Finally, in vivo mechanism verification was performed to assess the effect of AE on insulin resistance and cognitive disorder. RESULTS Transcriptome sequencing analysis showed that MALAT1 was lowly expressed and miR-382-3p was highly expressed in serum-Exos samples of T2DM mice. There were targeted binding sites between MALAT1 and miR-382-3p and between miR-382-3p and BDNF. In vitro experiments showed that MALAT1 upregulated BDNF expression by inhibiting miR-382-3p. Silencing MALAT1 or overexpressing miR-382-3p could reduce the expression of INSR, IRS-1, IRS-2, PI3K/AKT, and Ras/MAPK, inhibit neuronal proliferation, and promote apoptosis. In vivo experiments further confirmed that AE could increase the expression of MALAT1 in serum-Exos to competitively inhibit miR-382-3p and upregulate BDNF expression, thereby improving cognitive impairment in T2DM mice. CONCLUSION AE may upregulate the expression of MALAT1 in serum-Exos to competitively inhibit miR-382-3p and upregulate BDNF expression, thus improving cognitive impairment in T2DM mice.
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- Mingzhu Wang
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Rehabilitation, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
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Park A, Nam S. miRDM-rfGA: Genetic algorithm-based identification of a miRNA set for detecting type 2 diabetes. BMC Med Genomics 2023; 16:195. [PMID: 37608331 PMCID: PMC10463588 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-023-01636-2] [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: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects approximately 451 million adults globally. In this study, we identified the optimal combination of marker candidates for detecting T2DM using miRNA-Seq data from 95 samples including T2DM and healthy individuals. METHODS We utilized the genetic algorithm (GA) in the discovery of an optimal miRNA biomarker set. We discovered miRNA subsets consisting of three miRNAs for detecting T2DM by random forest-based GA (miRDM-rfGA) as a feature selection algorithm and created six GA parameter settings and three settings using traditional feature selection methods (F-test and Lasso). We then evaluated the prediction performance to detect T2DM in the miRNA subsets derived from each setting. RESULTS The miRNA subset in setting 5 using miRDM-rfGA performed the best in detecting T2DM (mean AUROC = 0.92). Target mRNA identification and functional enrichment analysis of the best miRNA subset (hsa-miR-125b-5p, hsa-miR-7-5p, and hsa-let-7b-5p) validated that this combination was involved in T2DM. We also confirmed that the targeted genes were negatively correlated with the clinical variables related to T2DM in the BxD mouse genetic reference population database. CONCLUSIONS Using GA in miRNA-Seq data, we identified the optimal miRNA biomarker set for T2DM detection. GA can be a useful tool for biomarker discovery and drug-target identification.
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- Aron Park
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon, 21999, Korea.
- Department of Genome Medicine and Science, AI Convergence Center for Medical Science, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, 21565, Korea.
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Yu F, Luo K, Wang M, Luo J, Sun L, Yu S, Zuo J, Wang Y. Selenomethionine Antagonized microRNAs Involved in Apoptosis of Rat Articular Cartilage Induced by T-2 Toxin. Toxins (Basel) 2023; 15:496. [PMID: 37624253 PMCID: PMC10467099 DOI: 10.3390/toxins15080496] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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T-2 toxin and selenium deficiency are considered important etiologies of Kashin-Beck disease (KBD), although the exact mechanism is still unclear. To identify differentially expressed microRNAs (DE-miRNAs) in the articular cartilage of rats exposed to T-2 toxin and selenomethionine (SeMet) supplementation, thirty-six 4-week-old Sprague Dawley rats were divided into a control group (gavaged with 4% anhydrous ethanol), a T-2 group (gavaged with 100 ng/g·bw/day T-2 toxin), and a T-2 + SeMet group (gavaged with 100 ng/g·bw/day T-2 toxin and 0.5 mg/kg·bw/day SeMet), respectively. Toluidine blue staining was performed to detect the pathological changes of articular cartilage. Three rats per group were randomly selected for high-throughput sequencing of articular cartilage. Target genes of DE-miRNAs were predicted using miRanda and RNAhybrid databases, and the Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway were enriched. The network map of miRNA-target genes was constructed using Cytoscape software. The expression profiles of miRNAs associated with KBD were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Additionally, the DE-miRNAs were selected for real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) verification. Toluidine blue staining demonstrated that T-2 toxin damaged articular cartilage and SeMet effectively alleviated articular cartilage lesions. A total of 50 DE-miRNAs (28 upregulated and 22 downregulated) in the T-2 group vs. the control group, 18 DE-miRNAs (6 upregulated and 12 downregulated) in the T-2 + SeMet group vs. the control group, and 25 DE-miRNAs (5 upregulated and 20 downregulated) in the T-2 + SeMet group vs. the T-2 group were identified. Enrichment analysis showed the target genes of DE-miRNAs were associated with apoptosis, and in the MAPK and TGF-β signaling pathways in the T-2 group vs. the control group. However, the pathway of apoptosis was not significant in the T-2 + SeMet group vs. the control group. These results indicated that T-2 toxin induced apoptosis, whereas SeMet supplementation antagonized apoptosis. Apoptosis and autophagy occurred simultaneously in the T-2 + SeMet group vs. T-2 group, and autophagy may inhibit apoptosis to protect cartilage. Compared with the GSE186593 dataset, the evidence of miR-133a-3p involved in apoptosis was more abundant. The results of RT-qPCR validation were consistent with RNA sequencing results. Our findings suggested that apoptosis was involved in articular cartilage lesions induced by T-2 toxin, whereas SeMet supplementation antagonized apoptosis, and that miR-133a-3p most probably played a central role in the apoptosis process.
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- Fangfang Yu
- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (F.Y.); (K.L.); (M.W.); (L.S.); (S.Y.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (F.Y.); (K.L.); (M.W.); (L.S.); (S.Y.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (F.Y.); (K.L.); (M.W.); (L.S.); (S.Y.); (J.Z.)
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- Sanmenxia Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Sanmenxia 472000, China;
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (F.Y.); (K.L.); (M.W.); (L.S.); (S.Y.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (F.Y.); (K.L.); (M.W.); (L.S.); (S.Y.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (F.Y.); (K.L.); (M.W.); (L.S.); (S.Y.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (F.Y.); (K.L.); (M.W.); (L.S.); (S.Y.); (J.Z.)
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Yang F, Chen D, Liu Y, Zhang X, Su Y, Zhang X, Yin Z, Wu J. Overexpression of MiR-181c-5p Attenuates Human Umbilical Vascular Endothelial Cell Injury in Deep Vein Thrombosis by Targeting FOS. Int Heart J 2023; 64:759-767. [PMID: 37460318 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.22-689] [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] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is the third most common cardiovascular disease. Its clinical therapeutic effect is unsatisfactory due to the high rate of postthrombotic syndrome. Several studies have demonstrated the involvement of miRNAs in DVT. Therefore, we identified differentially expressed miRNAs in patients with DVT and explored their effects and underlying mechanism on endothelial cell (EC) injury.Differentially expressed miRNAs were identified via microRNA sequencing and verified using real-time quantitative PCR. The biological function of miR-181c-5p in human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) injury stimulated by oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) was investigated. The target gene of miR-181c-5p was analyzed using bioinformatics and verified via dual-luciferase reporter assay.miRNA sequencing showed that miR-181c-5p was downregulated in the peripheral blood of patients with DVT. Furthermore, miR-181c-5p had a high clinical diagnostic value for DVT by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. An in vitro cell model of EC injury, miR-181c-5p, was repressed in ox-LDL-treated HUVECs. Enhancing miR-181c-5p expression could alleviate the inhibition cell viability, cell apoptosis, raising ROS and MDA production, the reducing SOD level, and the elevated levels of thrombosis-related factor, ET-1 and vWF induced by ox-LDL. Further analysis revealed that FBJ osteosarcoma oncogene (FOS) is a target of miR-181c-5p and could antagonize the protective role of miR-181c-5p in ox-LDL-induced HUVEC injury.Our research demonstrated that miR-181c-5p could attenuate ox-LDL-induced EC injury and thrombosis-related factor expression by negatively regulating FOS. These findings suggest that the miR-181c-5p/FOS axis is a promising therapeutic target for DVT.
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- Fei Yang
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Changde City
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Li X, Dai A, Tran R, Wang J. Text mining-based identification of promising miRNA biomarkers for diabetes mellitus. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1195145. [PMID: 37560309 PMCID: PMC10407569 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1195145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Introduction MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs that play a critical role in diabetes development. While individual studies investigating the mechanisms of miRNA in diabetes provide valuable insights, their narrow focus limits their ability to provide a comprehensive understanding of miRNAs' role in diabetes pathogenesis and complications. Methods To reduce potential bias from individual studies, we employed a text mining-based approach to identify the role of miRNAs in diabetes and their potential as biomarker candidates. Abstracts of publications were tokenized, and biomedical terms were extracted for topic modeling. Four machine learning algorithms, including Naïve Bayes, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Support Vector Machines (SVM), were employed for diabetes classification. Feature importance was assessed to construct miRNA-diabetes networks. Results Our analysis identified 13 distinct topics of miRNA studies in the context of diabetes, and miRNAs exhibited a topic-specific pattern. SVM achieved a promising prediction for diabetes with an accuracy score greater than 60%. Notably, miR-146 emerged as one of the critical biomarkers for diabetes prediction, targeting multiple genes and signal pathways implicated in diabetic inflammation and neuropathy. Conclusion This comprehensive approach yields generalizable insights into the network miRNAs-diabetes network and supports miRNAs' potential as a biomarker for diabetes.
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- Xin Li
- Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Ophthalmology Department, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, United States
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- University of Chicago, Master’s Program in Computer Science, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Syracuse University, Applied Data Science Program, Syracuse, NY, United States
- MDSight, LLC, Brookeville, MD, United States
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Chu Y, Li S, Tang J, Wu H. The potential of the Medical Digital Twin in diabetes management: a review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1178912. [PMID: 37547605 PMCID: PMC10397506 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1178912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Diabetes is a chronic prevalent disease that must be managed to improve the patient's quality of life. However, the limited healthcare management resources compared to the large diabetes mellitus (DM) population are an obstacle that needs modern information technology to improve. Digital twin (DT) is a relatively new approach that has emerged as a viable tool in several sectors of healthcare, and there have been some publications on DT in disease management. The systematic summary of the use of DTs and its potential applications in DM is less reported. In this review, we summarized the key techniques of DTs, proposed the potentials of DTs in DM management from different aspects, and discussed the concerns of this novel technique in DM management.
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Shi M, Lu Q, Zhao Y, Ding Z, Yu S, Li J, Ji M, Fan H, Hou S. miR-223: a key regulator of pulmonary inflammation. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1187557. [PMID: 37465640 PMCID: PMC10350674 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1187557] [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: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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Small noncoding RNAs, known as microRNAs (miRNAs), are vital for the regulation of diverse biological processes. miR-223, an evolutionarily conserved anti-inflammatory miRNA expressed in cells of the myeloid lineage, has been implicated in the regulation of monocyte-macrophage differentiation, proinflammatory responses, and the recruitment of neutrophils. The biological functions of this gene are regulated by its expression levels in cells or tissues. In this review, we first outline the regulatory role of miR-223 in granulocytes, macrophages, endothelial cells, epithelial cells and dendritic cells (DCs). Then, we summarize the possible role of miR-223 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute lung injury (ALI), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and other pulmonary inflammatory diseases to better understand the molecular regulatory networks in pulmonary inflammatory diseases.
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- Mingyu Shi
- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Wenzhou Safety (Emergency) Institute of Tianjin University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Wenzhou Safety (Emergency) Institute of Tianjin University, Wenzhou, China
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Lee SJ, Cho HS, Noh S, Kim YH, Seo HW, Oh Y. A Postmortem Case Study-An Analysis of microRNA Patterns in a Korean Native Male Calf ( Bos taurus coreanae) That Died of Fat Necrosis. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2149. [PMID: 37443947 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132149] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Korean native cattle are highly valued for their rich marbling and flavor. Nonetheless, endeavors to enhance marbling levels can result in obesity, a prevalent contributor to fat necrosis. Fat necrosis is characterized by the formation of necrotic fat masses in the abdominal cavity, which physically puts pressure on affected organs, causing physical torsion or obstruction, resulting in death and consequent economic loss. Pancreatic injuries or diabetes mellitus were reported as factors of fat necrosis in humans; however, the pathogenesis in animals has not been established. In this study, we identified fat necrosis in a 6-month-old Korean native cow and investigated its potential underlying causes. Serum samples were utilized for a microarray analysis of bovine miRNA. Comparative examination of miRNA expression levels between cattle afflicted with fat necrosis and healthy cattle unveiled notable variances in 24 miRNAs, such as bta-miR-26a, bta-miR-29a, bta-miR-30a-5p and bta-miR-181a. Upon conducting miRNA-mediated KEGG pathway analysis, several pathways including the prolactin signal pathway, insulin resistance, autophagy, the insulin-signaling pathway and the FoxO-signaling pathway were found to be significantly enriched in the calf affected by fat necrosis. As a result, this study potentially indicates a potential connection between fat necrosis and diabetes in Korean native cattle.
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- Sang-Joon Lee
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-Safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Companion Animal Science, Woosong Infomation College, Daejeon 34606, Republic of Korea
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- Infectious Disease Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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Natalicchio A, Montagnani M, Gallo M, Marrano N, Faggiano A, Zatelli MC, Mazzilli R, Argentiero A, Danesi R, D'Oronzo S, Fogli S, Giuffrida D, Gori S, Ragni A, Renzelli V, Russo A, Franchina T, Tuveri E, Sciacca L, Monami M, Cirino G, Di Cianni G, Colao A, Avogaro A, Cinieri S, Silvestris N, Giorgino F. MiRNA dysregulation underlying common pathways in type 2 diabetes and cancer development: an Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM)/Italian Association of Medical Diabetologists (AMD)/Italian Society of Diabetology (SID)/Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE)/Italian Society of Pharmacology (SIF) multidisciplinary critical view. ESMO Open 2023; 8:101573. [PMID: 37263082 PMCID: PMC10245125 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Increasing evidence suggests that patients with diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), are characterized by an increased risk of developing different types of cancer, so cancer could be proposed as a new T2D-related complication. On the other hand, cancer may also increase the risk of developing new-onset diabetes, mainly caused by anticancer therapies. Hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia, and chronic inflammation typical of T2D could represent possible mechanisms involved in cancer development in diabetic patients. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a subset of non-coding RNAs, ⁓22 nucleotides in length, which control the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression through both translational repression and messenger RNA degradation. Of note, miRNAs have multiple target genes and alteration of their expression has been reported in multiple diseases, including T2D and cancer. Accordingly, specific miRNA-regulated pathways are involved in the pathogenesis of both conditions. In this review, a panel of experts from the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM), Italian Association of Medical Diabetologists (AMD), Italian Society of Diabetology (SID), Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE), and Italian Society of Pharmacology (SIF) provide a critical view of the evidence about the involvement of miRNAs in the pathophysiology of both T2D and cancer, trying to identify the shared miRNA signature and pathways able to explain the strong correlation between the two conditions, as well as to envision new common pharmacological approaches.
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- A Natalicchio
- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Section of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Andrology and Metabolic Diseases, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Section of Pharmacology, Medical School, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, AO SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo of Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Section of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Andrology and Metabolic Diseases, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, ENETS Center of Excellence, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Endocrinology, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, ENETS Center of Excellence, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Istituto Oncologico del Mediterraneo, Viagrande, Catania, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica, IRCCS Ospedale Don Calabria-Sacro Cuore di Negrar, Verona, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, AO SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo of Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy
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- Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, Italian Association of Clinical Diabetologists, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, Section of Medical Oncology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Human Pathology "G. Barresi", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Diabetology, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Service, ASL-Sulcis, Carbonia, Sardinia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Endocrinology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Diabetology, Careggi Hospital and University of Florence, Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Diabetes Unit, Livorno Hospital, Livorno, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Diabetology and Andrology Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy; UNESCO Chair, Education for Health and Sustainable Development, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Division and Breast Unit, Senatore Antonio Perrino Hospital, ASL Brindisi, Brindisi, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Human Pathology "G. Barresi", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Section of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Andrology and Metabolic Diseases, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
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Morales-Sánchez P, Lambert C, Ares-Blanco J, Suárez-Gutiérrez L, Villa-Fernández E, Garcia AV, García-Villarino M, Tejedor JR, Fraga MF, Torre EM, Pujante P, Delgado E. Circulating miRNA expression in long-standing type 1 diabetes mellitus. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8611. [PMID: 37244952 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35836-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease which results in inefficient regulation of glucose homeostasis and can lead to different vascular comorbidities through life. In this study we aimed to analyse the circulating miRNA expression profile of patients with type 1 diabetes, and with no other associated pathology. For this, fasting plasma was obtained from 85 subjects. Next generation sequencing analysis was firstly performed to identify miRNAs that were differentially expressed between groups (20 patients vs. 10 controls). hsa-miR-1-3p, hsa-miR-200b-3p, hsa-miR-9-5p, and hsa-miR-1200 expression was also measured by Taqman RT-PCR to validate the observed changes (34 patients vs. 21 controls). Finally, through a bioinformatic approach, the main pathways affected by the target genes of these miRNAs were studied. Among the studied miRNAs, hsa-miR-1-3p expression was found significantly increased in patients with type 1 diabetes compared to controls, and positively correlated with glycated haemoglobin levels. Additionally, by using a bioinformatic approach, we could observe that changes in hsa-miR-1-3p directly affect genes involved in vascular development and cardiovascular pathologies. Our results suggest that, circulating hsa-miR-1-3p in plasma, together with glycaemic control, could be used as prognostic biomarkers in type 1 diabetes, helping to prevent the development of vascular complications in these patients.
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- Paula Morales-Sánchez
- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
- University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Asturias Central University Hospital, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Medicine Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Asturias Central University Hospital, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Health Research Institute of Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA), Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Organisms and Systems Biology (B.O.S), University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Health Research Institute of Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA), Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Organisms and Systems Biology (B.O.S), University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Asturias Central University Hospital, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Medicine Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Asturias Central University Hospital, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
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- Endocrinology, Nutrition, Diabetes and Obesity Group (ENDO), Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias (ISPA), Av. Hospital Universitario s/n, 33011, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
- Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Asturias Central University Hospital, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
- Medicine Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
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Hu Y, Yu Y, Dong H, Jiang W. Identifying C1QB, ITGAM, and ITGB2 as potential diagnostic candidate genes for diabetic nephropathy using bioinformatics analysis. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15437. [PMID: 37250717 PMCID: PMC10225123 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15437] [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: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN), the most intractable complication in diabetes patients, can lead to proteinuria and progressive reduction of glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which seriously affects the quality of life of patients and is associated with high mortality. However, the lack of accurate key candidate genes makes diagnosis of DN very difficult. This study aimed to identify new potential candidate genes for DN using bioinformatics, and elucidated the mechanism of DN at the cellular transcriptional level. Methods The microarray dataset GSE30529 was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus Database (GEO), and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened by R software. We used Gene Ontology (GO), gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis to identify the signal pathways and genes. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were constructed using the STRING database. The GSE30122 dataset was selected as the validation set. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were applied to evaluate the predictive value of genes. An area under curve (AUC) greater than 0.85 was considered to be of high diagnostic value. Several online databases were used to predict miRNAs and transcription factors (TFs) capable of binding hub genes. Cytoscape was used for constructing a miRNA-mRNA-TF network. The online database 'nephroseq' predicted the correlation between genes and kidney function. The serum level of creatinine, BUN, and albumin, and the urinary protein/creatinine ratio of the DN rat model were detected. The expression of hub genes was further verified through qPCR. Data were analyzed statistically using Student's t-test by the 'ggpubr' package. Results A total of 463 DEGs were identified from GSE30529. According to enrichment analysis, DEGs were mainly enriched in the immune response, coagulation cascades, and cytokine signaling pathways. Twenty hub genes with the highest connectivity and several gene cluster modules were ensured using Cytoscape. Five high diagnostic hub genes were selected and verified by GSE30122. The MiRNA-mRNA-TF network suggested a potential RNA regulatory relationship. Hub gene expression was positively correlated with kidney injury. The level of serum creatinine and BUN in the DN group was higher than in the control group (unpaired t test, t = 3.391, df = 4, p = 0.0275, r = 0.861). Meanwhile, the DN group had a higher urinary protein/creatinine ratio (unpaired t test, t = 17.23, df = 16, p < 0.001, r = 0.974). QPCR results showed that the potential candidate genes for DN diagnosis included C1QB, ITGAM, and ITGB2. Conclusions We identified C1QB, ITGAM and ITGB2 as potential candidate genes for DN diagnosis and therapy and provided insight into the mechanisms of DN development at transcriptome level. We further completed the construction of miRNA-mRNA-TF network to propose potential RNA regulatory pathways adjusting disease progression in DN.
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- Yongzheng Hu
- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Health Management Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Ni J, Zhang Q, Lei F. Non-invasive diagnostic potential of salivary miR-25-3p for periodontal disease and osteoporosis among a cohort of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:318. [PMID: 37221590 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02992-2] [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: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Osteoporosis (OP) and periodontal disease (PD) are two common health issues that threaten the older population and potentially connected each other in the context of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Dysregulated expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) may contribute to the development and progression of both OP and PD among elderly T2DM patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of miR-25-3p expression for the detection of OP and PD when compared to a mixed group of patients with T2DM. METHODS The study recruited 45 T2DM patients with normal bone mineral density (BMD) and healthy periodontium, 40 type 2 diabetic osteoporosis patients coexistent with PD, 50 type 2 diabetic osteoporosis patients with healthy periodontium, and 52 periodontally healthy individuals. miRNA expression measurements in the saliva were determined by real-time PCR. RESULTS The salivary expression of miR-25-3p was higher in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis patients than patients with T2DM only and healthy individuals (P < 0.05). Among type 2 diabetic osteoporosis patients, those with PD exhibited a higher salivary expression of miR-25-3p than those with healthy periodontium (P < 0.05). Among type 2 diabetic patients with healthy periodontium, a higher salivary expression of miR-25-3p was noted in those with OP than those without (P < 0.05). We also found a higher salivary expression of miR-25-3p in T2DM patients than healthy individuals (P < 0.05). It was revealed that the salivary expression of miR-25-3p was increased as the T scores of BMD of patients were lowered, the PPD and CAL values of patients were enhanced. The salivary expression of miR-25-3p used as a test to predict a diagnosis of PD among type 2 diabetic osteoporosis patients, a diagnosis of OP among type 2 diabetic patients, and a diagnosis of T2DM among healthy individuals produced AUC of 0.859. 0.824, and 0.886, respectively. CONCLUSION The findings obtained from the study support salivary miR-25-3p confers non-invasive diagnostic potential for PD and OP among a cohort of elderly T2DM patients.
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- Jing Ni
- Clinical Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, No. 167, Fangdong Street, Baqiao District, Xi'an, 710038, Shaanxi, China.
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Li J, Gan B, Lu L, Chen L, Yan J. Expression of microRNAs in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Diabetol 2023; 60:461-469. [PMID: 36527500 PMCID: PMC10033571 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-022-02005-8] [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: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRNA) are noncoding RNAs that play a central role in governing various physiological and pathological processes. There are few studies on miRNA involvement in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). In this study, we performed a meta-analysis of the miRNA expression profiling from GDM patients. METHODS Guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols, we performed a systematic search of the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases from inception to December 20, 2021, to retrieve the original research studies. All the relevant data were retrieved, analyzed, and summarized. RESULTS Six studies (252 GDM cases and 309 controls) were included and analyzed. The six studies reported the expressions of 21 miRNAs in GDM cases. Of the 21 miRNAs, 12 miRNAs were found to be upregulated, and two were downregulated. The top three most consistently reported upregulated miRNAs were miR-16-5p (mean differences of fold change are 1.25, 95% CI = 0.04-2.46, P = 0.040), miR-19a-3p (mean differences of fold change are 2.90, 95% CI = 1.45-4.35, P = 0.001), and miR-19b-3p (mean differences of fold change are 3.10, 95% CI = 0.94-5.25, P = 0.005). miR-155-5p and miR-21-3p were found to be downregulated. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that several miRNAs may be used as markers for diabetes gestational diabetes mellitus. In the future, more studies are needed to validate the findings of our study.
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- Jianhua Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, Fujian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, Fujian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, Fujian, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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Fazliana M, Nor Hanipah Z, Mohd Yusof BN, Zainal Abidin NA, Tan YZ, Mohkiar FH, Liyana AZ, Mohd Naeem MN, Mohmad Misnan N, Ahmad H, Draman MS, Tsen PY, Lim SY, Gee T. Molecular, Metabolic, and Nutritional Changes after Metabolic Surgery in Obese Diabetic Patients (MoMen): A Protocol for a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13030413. [PMID: 36984853 PMCID: PMC10059761 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13030413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Metabolic surgery is an essential option in the treatment of obese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite its known advantages, this surgery still needs to be introduced in Malaysia. In this prospective study, the pathophysiological mechanisms at the molecular level will be studied and the metabolomics pathways of diabetes remission will be explored. The present study aims to evaluate the changes in the anthropometric measurements, body composition, phase angle, diet intake, biochemistry parameters, adipokines, microRNA, and metabolomics, both pre- and post-surgery, among obese diabetic patients in Malaysia. This is a multicenter prospective cohort study that will involve obese patients (n = 102) with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥25 kg/m2 (Asian BMI categories: WHO/IASO/IOTF, 2000) who will undergo metabolic surgery. They will be categorized into three groups: non-diabetes, prediabetes, and diabetes. Their body composition will be measured using a bioimpedance analyzer (BIA). The phase angle (PhA) data will be analyzed. Venous blood will be collected from each patient for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipids, liver, renal profile, hormones, adipokines, and molecular and metabolomics analyses. The serum microRNA will be measured. A gene expression study of the adipose tissue of different groups will be conducted to compare the groups. The relationship between the 1HNMR-metabolic fingerprint and the patients’ lifestyles and dietary practices will be determined. The factors responsible for the excellent remission of T2D will be explored in this study.
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- Mansor Fazliana
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia
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- KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, 119, Jalan SS 20/10, Petaling Jaya 47400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, 119, Jalan SS 20/10, Petaling Jaya 47400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Sunway Medical Centre, No. 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
- iHeal Medical Centre, Menara IGB, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur 59200, Malaysia
- Sunway Velocity Medical Centre, Lingkaran SV2, Sunway Velocity, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia
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- Sunway Medical Centre, No. 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
- iHeal Medical Centre, Menara IGB, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur 59200, Malaysia
- Sunway Velocity Medical Centre, Lingkaran SV2, Sunway Velocity, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia
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- Sunway Medical Centre, No. 5 Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
- iHeal Medical Centre, Menara IGB, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur 59200, Malaysia
- Sunway Velocity Medical Centre, Lingkaran SV2, Sunway Velocity, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia
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Mathur P, Rani V. Investigating microRNAs in diabetic cardiomyopathy as tools for early detection and therapeutics. Mol Cell Biochem 2023; 478:229-240. [PMID: 35779226 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-022-04473-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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To profile microRNAs population of glucose-induced cardiomyoblast cell line and identify the differentially expressed microRNAs and their role under pre-diabetes and diabetes condition in vitro. Rat fetal ventricular cardiomyoblast cell line H9c2 was treated with D-glucose to mimic pre-diabetic, diabetic, and high-glucose conditions. Alteration in cellular, nuclear morphology, and change in ROS generation was analyzed through fluorescent staining. Small RNA sequencing was performed using Illumina NextSeq 550 sequencer and was validated using stem-loop qRT-PCR. A large number (~ 100) differential miRNAs were detected in each treated samples as compared to control; however, a similar expression pattern was observed between pre-diabetes and diabetes conditions with the exception for miR-429, miR-101b-5p, miR-503-3p, miR-384-5p, miR-412-5p, miR-672-5p, and miR-532-3p. Functional annotation of differential expressed target genes revealed their involvement in significantly enriched key pathways associated with diabetic cardiomyopathy. For the first time, we report the differential expression of miRNAs (miR-1249, miR-3596d, miR- 3586-3p, miR-7b-3p, miR-191, miR-330-3p, miR-328a, let7i-5p, miR-146-3p, miR-26a-3p) in diabetes-induced cardiac cells. Hyperglycemia threatens the cell homeostasis by dysregulation of miRNAs that begins at a glucose level 10 mM and remains undetected. Analysis of differential expressed miRNAs in pre-diabetes and diabetes conditions and their role in regulatory mechanisms of diabetic cardiomyopathy holds high potential in the direction of using miRNAs as minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
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- Priyanka Mathur
- Transcriptome Laboratory, Centre for Emerging Diseases, Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, A-10, Sector-62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 210309, India
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- Transcriptome Laboratory, Centre for Emerging Diseases, Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, A-10, Sector-62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 210309, India.
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Hussain K, Ishtiaq A, Mushtaq I, Murtaza I. Profiling of Targeted miRNAs (8-nt) for the Genes Involved in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiac Hypertrophy. Mol Biol 2023. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893323020085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Ju Y, Shen T, Guo Z, Kong Y, Huang Y, Hu J. Identification of methylation-driven genes, circulating miRNAs and their potential regulatory mechanisms in gestational diabetes mellitus. Am J Transl Res 2023; 15:336-349. [PMID: 36777869 PMCID: PMC9908470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major pregnancy complication. The purpose of this study is to investigate the molecular regulatory mechanisms of GDM. METHODS RNA-seq and methylation data of GDM were retrieved from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Following principal component analysis (PCA), differentially expressed mRNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs) in the blood were highlighted between GDM and the control. Then, an abnormally expressed miRNA-mRNA network was constructed, based on which a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was established to identify hub genes. Differentially expressed and methylated genes were identified for GDM, followed by functional enrichment analysis. RESULTS According to PCA results, no outlier samples were found. A total of 35 differentially expressed circulating miRNAs were identified for GDM. The miRNA-mRNA regulatory network consisted of 94 miRNA-mRNA pairs. The PPI network contained 10 hub genes, including HIF1A, TLR2, FOS, IL6R, MYLIP, ABCA1, SELL, BCL3, AP1G1 and NECAP1. Furthermore, 22 down-regulated and hypermethylated genes and 8 up-regulated and hypomethylated genes were identified for GDM, which are related to helper T cell (Th) differentiation. CONCLUSION We identified methylation-driven genes and circulating miRNAs for GDM, which have the potential to serve as novel diagnostic biomarkers.
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- Yuejun Ju
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou 215000, Jiangsu, P. R. China,Department of Endocrinology, Changshu No. 2 People’s HospitalChangshu 215500, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changshu No. 2 People’s HospitalChangshu 215500, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changshu No. 2 People’s HospitalChangshu 215500, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changshu No. 2 People’s HospitalChangshu 215500, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou 215000, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou 215000, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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Song Y, He C, Jiang Y, Yang M, Xu Z, Yuan L, Zhang W, Xu Y. Bulk and single-cell transcriptome analyses of islet tissue unravel gene signatures associated with pyroptosis and immune infiltration in type 2 diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1132194. [PMID: 36967805 PMCID: PMC10034023 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1132194] [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: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a common chronic heterogeneous metabolic disorder. However, the roles of pyroptosis and infiltrating immune cells in islet dysfunction of patients with T2D have yet to be explored. In this study, we aimed to explore potential crucial genes and pathways associated with pyroptosis and immune infiltration in T2D. METHODS To achieve this, we performed a conjoint analysis of three bulk RNA-seq datasets of islets to identify T2D-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs). After grouping the islet samples according to their ESTIMATE immune scores, we identified immune- and T2D-related DEGs. A clinical prediction model based on pyroptosis-related genes for T2D was constructed. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis was performed to identify genes positively correlated with pyroptosis-related pathways. A protein-protein interaction network was established to identify pyroptosis-related hub genes. We constructed miRNA and transcriptional networks based on the pyroptosis-related hub genes and performed functional analyses. Single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) was conducted using the GSE153885 dataset. Dimensionality was reduced using principal component analysis and t-distributed statistical neighbor embedding, and cells were clustered using Seurat. Different cell types were subjected to differential gene expression analysis and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Cell-cell communication and pseudotime trajectory analyses were conducted using the samples from patients with T2D. RESULTS We identified 17 pyroptosis-related hub genes. We determined the abundance of 13 immune cell types in the merged matrix and found that these cell types were correlated with the 17 pyroptosis-related hub genes. Analysis of the scRNA-seq dataset of 1892 islet samples from patients with T2D and controls revealed 11 clusters. INS and IAPP were determined to be pyroptosis-related and candidate hub genes among the 11 clusters. GSEA of the 11 clusters demonstrated that the myc, G2M checkpoint, and E2F pathways were significantly upregulated in clusters with several differentially enriched pathways. DISCUSSION This study elucidates the gene signatures associated with pyroptosis and immune infiltration in T2D and provides a critical resource for understanding of islet dysfunction and T2D pathogenesis.
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- Yaxian Song
- Department of Endocrinology, Yunnan Province Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yunnan Province Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yunnan Province Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yunnan Province Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yunnan Province Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yunnan Province Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yunnan Province Clinical Medical Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Yushan Xu,
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Hu F, Liu L, Liu Z, Cao M, Li G, Zhang X. Meta-analysis of the characteristic expression of circulating microRNA in type 2 diabetes mellitus with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1129860. [PMID: 36864836 PMCID: PMC9971585 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1129860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate the characteristics of the circulating microRNA expression profile in type 2 diabetic patients with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease by systematic evaluation and meta-analysis. METHODS The literatures up to March 2022 related to circulating microRNA and acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus were searched and screened from multiple databases. The NOS quality assessment scale was used to evaluate methodological quality. Heterogeneity tests and statistical analyses of all data were performed by Stata 16.0. The differences in microRNA levels between groups were illustrated by the standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI). RESULTS A total of 49 studies on 12 circulating miRNAs were included in this study, including 486 cases of type 2 diabetes complicated with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease and 855 controls. Compared with the control group (T2DM group), miR-200a, miR-144, and miR-503 were upregulated and positively correlated with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Their comprehensive SMD and 95% CI were 2.71 (1.64~3.77), 5.77 (4.28~7.26) and 0.73 (0.27~1.19), respectively. MiR-126 was downregulated and negatively correlated with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, its comprehensive SMD and 95% CI were -3.64 (-5.56~-1.72). CONCLUSION In type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease, the expression of serum miR-200a, miR-503, plasma and platelet miR-144 was upregulated and the expression of serum miR-126 was downregulated. It may have diagnostic value in the early identification of type 2 diabetes mellitus with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease.
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- Feifei Hu
- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China
- *Correspondence: Xinhuan Zhang, ; Guanghong Li,
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China
- *Correspondence: Xinhuan Zhang, ; Guanghong Li,
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Circulating microRNA levels differ in the early stages of insulin resistance in prepubertal children with obesity. Life Sci 2022; 312:121246. [PMID: 36455651 PMCID: PMC10375861 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.121246] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity escalates the risk for related complications. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have been suggested as good predictive markers of insulin resistance in those with obesity. The aim was to identify a circulating miRNA profile that reflects insulin resistance in prepubertal children with obesity. MATERIAL AND METHODS Plasma miRNAs were measured in prepubertal children (n = 63, 5-9 years) using TaqMan Advanced miRNA Human Serum/Plasma plates and then were validated by RT-qPCR. Subjects were divided into normal weight (n = 20, NW) and overweight or obese (n = 43, OW/OB) groups according to their BMI z-scores. The OW/OB group was further subdivided into insulin sensitive or metabolically healthy obese (n = 26, MHO) and insulin resistant or metabolically unhealthy obese (n = 17, MUO) according to HOMA-IR. KEY FINDINGS While no differences were observed in the fasting plasma glucose levels, serum insulin levels were significantly elevated in the OW/OB compared to the NW group. Of 188 screened miRNAs, eleven were differentially expressed between the NW and OW/OB groups. Validation confirmed increased circulating levels of miR-146a-5p and miR-18a-5p in the OW/OB group, which correlated with BMI z-score. Interestingly, miR-146a-5p was also correlated with HOMA-IR index. While only miR-18a-5p was upregulated in the OW/OB children, independently of their degree of insulin sensitivity, miR-146-5p, miR-423-3p and miR-152-3p were associated with insulin resistance. SIGNIFICANCE The present study provides evidence of molecular alterations that occur early in life in prepubertal obesity. These alterations may potentially be crucial for targeted prevention or prompt precision therapeutic development and subsequent interventions.
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Li X, Sun Y, Cai Y, Zhang X, Zhang X. Identification of miRNA profile in the peripheral blood and clinical significance of miR-355 and miR-2911 expression in children with Kawasaki disease. Am J Transl Res 2022; 14:7820-7830. [PMID: 36505330 PMCID: PMC9730091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the abnormal expression profile of miRNA in peripheral blood of children with Kawasaki disease (KD) and explore its diagnostic value for Kawasaki disease. METHODS From January 2020 to June 2021, 62 children with KD (KD group) and 158 children with febrile disease (Con group) were selected as subjects. Peripheral blood was collected before treatment, and differentially expressed miRNAs in peripheral blood were identified by next generation sequencing, and the identified targets were verified by RT-PCR. The diagnostic value of miRNAs in KD was analyzed by ROC curves and linear SVM model. RESULTS Compared to Con group, a total of 163 differentially expressed miRNAs were detected in peripheral blood of children in the KD group, including 126 up-regulated miRNAs and 37 down-regulated miRNAs. Hierarchical clustering showed that miRNA profiles of children in the KD group and Con group were significantly different, among which 3 miRNAs wereup-regulated and 3 miRNAs were down-regulated (P<0.05). The results of miRanda and TargetScanS software showed that a total of 17159 target genes were predicted. GO function and KEGG signal pathway enrichment analysis showed that target genes were involved in a wide range of biological functions; ROC curve results showed that the sensitivity of miR-355 and miR-2911 in diagnosing KD were 73.8% and 71.2%, the specificity was 72.4% and 73.9%, and the AUC was 0.793 and 0.757, respectively. The AUC for combined detection of miR-355 and miR-2911 was increased to 0.806. A linear SVM model further verified the diagnostic value of joint detection of miR-355 and miR-2911. CONCLUSION Expression levels of miR-355 and miR-2911 were significantly up-regulated in peripheral blood of children with Kawasaki disease. miR-355 and miR-2911 could serve as biomarkers for diagnosis of Kawasaki disease.
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Identification of a Multi-Messenger RNA Signature as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Candidate Genes Involved in Crosstalk between Inflammation and Insulin Resistance. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12091230. [PMID: 36139069 PMCID: PMC9496026 DOI: 10.3390/biom12091230] [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: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disease associated with inflammation widening the scope of immune-metabolism, linking the inflammation to insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction. New potential and prognostic biomarkers are urgently required to identify individuals at high risk of β-cell dysfunction and pre-DM. The DNA-sensing stimulator of interferon genes (STING) is an important component of innate immune signaling that governs inflammation-mediated T2DM. NOD-like receptor (NLR) reduces STING-dependent innate immune activation in response to cyclic di-GMP and DNA viruses by impeding STING-TBK1 interaction. We proposed exploring novel blood-based mRNA signatures that are selective for components related to inflammatory, immune, and metabolic stress which may reveal the landscape of T2DM progression for diagnosing or treating patients in the pre-DM state. In this study, we used microarray data set to identify a group of differentially expressed mRNAs related to the cGAS/STING, NODlike receptor pathways (NLR) and T2DM. Then, we comparatively analyzed six mRNAs expression levels in healthy individuals, prediabetes (pre-DM) and T2DM patients by real-time PCR. The expressions of ZBP1, DDX58, NFKB1 and CHUK were significantly higher in the pre-DM group compared to either healthy control or T2DM patients. The expression of ZBP1 and NFKB1 mRNA could discriminate between good versus poor glycemic control groups. HSPA1B mRNA showed a significant difference in its expression regarding the insulin resistance. Linear regression analysis revealed that LDLc, HSPA1B and NFKB1 were significant variables for the prediction of pre-DM from the healthy control. Our study shed light on a new finding that addresses the role of ZBP1 and HSPA1B in the early prediction and progression of T2DM.
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Mansouri F, Seyed Mohammadzad MH. Effects of metformin on changes of miR-19a and miR-221 expression associated with myocardial infarction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2022; 16:102602. [PMID: 35998511 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102602] [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: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The presence of hyperglycemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, as it increases the risk of myocardial infarction (MI). Metformin is considered an effective anti-hyperglycemic drug for patients with type 2 diabetes. Prediction of microRNAs is valuable in determining the risk of MI. AIM This study aimed to measure the expression of two microRNAs, which are involved in the risk of MI and vascular stenosis among metformin users and non-users with MI. METHODS In this study, we analyzed the expression of two microRNAs, collected from the blood samples of 180 subjects with MI, using the quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay. The subjects were categorized into three groups: non-diabetic patients with MI (MIND), diabetic patients with MI not using metformin (MIDMet-), and diabetic patients with MI using metformin (MIDMet+). To assess the sensitivity and specificity of miR-19a and miR-221 expression as potential biomarkers for MI, the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis was conducted for both diabetic groups. RESULTS The diabetic MIDMet + group exhibited a significant decrease in the expression levels of miR-221 (7.2 folds) and miR-19a (5.3 folds) as compared to the MIDMet- and MIND groups (p < 0.05). The ROC analysis revealed that the areas under the ROC curve (AUC) for circulating miR-19a and miR-221 were 0.931 and 0.965 in patients with type 2 diabetes, respectively (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Based on the present findings, metformin therapy can influence cardiovascular disorders and their outcomes through down-regulation of microRNAs. Also, exploration of microRNAs and the effects of metformin on their reduction can provide a potential therapeutic strategy for patients with type 2 diabetes by reducing the MI risk.
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- Fatemeh Mansouri
- Department of Genetics and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
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Chen S, Zhang C, Shen L, Hu J, Chen X, Yu Y. Noncoding RNAs in cataract formation: star molecules emerge in an endless stream. Pharmacol Res 2022; 184:106417. [PMID: 36038044 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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For decades, research on the pathological mechanism of cataracts has usually focused on the abnormal protein changes caused by a series of risk factors. However, an entire class of molecules, termed non-coding RNA (ncRNA), was discovered in recent years and proven to be heavily involved in cataract formation. Recent studies have recognized the key regulatory roles of ncRNAs in cataracts by shaping cellular activities such as proliferation, apoptosis, migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). This review summarizes our current insight into the biogenesis, properties and functions of ncRNAs and then discusses the development of research on ncRNAs in cataracts. Considering the significant role of ncRNA in cataract formation, research on novel associated regulatory mechanisms is urgently needed, and the development of therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of cataracts seems promising.
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- Silong Chen
- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Jiande Branch, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, China; Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 268 Kaixuan Road, China.
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- Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, China.
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Heris HV, Zahraei Z. miRNAs: Regulators of immune system in diabetes. MUTATION RESEARCH. REVIEWS IN MUTATION RESEARCH 2022; 790:108442. [PMID: 36089265 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2022.108442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Diabetes, one of the most common multifactorial metabolic disorders, is a jeopardizing cause of human health worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small non-coding RNAs that have been contributed to the regulation of gene expression through post-transcriptional mechanisms. The potential role of miRNAs has been studied in the most of biological processes and mechanisms underlying the progression of variety diseases including diabetes. In this review, we focus on the role of miRNAs in regulating pivotal molecular and cellular mechanisms associated with immune system that progress diabetic disorders.
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- Helaleh Vaezi Heris
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Kashan, Iran.
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Takatani R, Yoshioka Y, Takahashi T, Watanabe M, Hisada A, Yamamoto M, Sakurai K, Takatani T, Shimojo N, Hamada H, Ochiya T, Mori C. Investigation of umbilical cord serum miRNAs associated with childhood obesity: A pilot study from a birth cohort study. J Diabetes Investig 2022; 13:1740-1744. [PMID: 35653294 PMCID: PMC9533040 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.13863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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We investigated umbilical cord serum microRNA (miRNA) profiles to identify biomarkers of a risk for obesity later in life. Participating children were divided into high‐ and low‐risk groups of obesity based on the timing of adiposity rebound and the body mass index (BMI) at 5 years and randomly selected from each group for this study. 3D‐Gene® Human miRNA Oligo Chip was performed using cord serum in five children of both groups. The most relevant miRNAs were confirmed in 33 children of the groups using the TaqMan® microRNA assay. We detected five cord serum miRNAs differentially expressed in children at high risk of obesity compared with the levels in children at low risk, namely, miR‐516‐3p and miR‐130a‐3p with increased levels and miR‐1260b, miR‐4709‐3p, and miR194‐3p with decreased levels. This study provides the first identification of altered umbilical cord serum miRNAs in childhood obesity.
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- Rieko Takatani
- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Preventive Medicine (Yamada Bee Company, Inc.), Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition and Metabolic Medicine, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Bioenvironmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Radojičić O, Dobrijević Z, Robajac D, Gligorijević N, Mandić Marković V, Miković Ž, Nedić O. Gestational Diabetes is Associated with an Increased Expression of miR-27a in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells. Mol Diagn Ther 2022; 26:421-435. [PMID: 35578107 DOI: 10.1007/s40291-022-00591-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dysregulation of microRNA-based mechanisms is associated with various human pathologies, including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), suggesting they may be potential diagnostic and/or prognostic biomarkers of GDM. METHODS The expression of miR-340-5p, miR-27a-3p and miR-222-3p in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) obtained from patients with GDM (n = 42) and healthy controls (n = 34) were evaluated, together with their correlation to the clinical parameters of participants and their newborns. Expression of the selected microRNAs was quantified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), after reverse transcription with microRNA-specific stem-loop primers. RESULTS The expression of miR-27a-3p was significantly higher in patients with GDM than in controls (p = 0.036), whereas no significant difference between groups was found for the other two tested microRNAs. The expression level of miR-27a-3p in GDM patients was found to negatively correlate with the number of erythrocytes, concentration of haemoglobin, haematocrit, and low- and high-density lipoprotein (LDL/HDL) ratio, and positively with the concentration of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). In the case of miR-222-3p, a negative correlation between its expression and the concentration of cholesterol, LDL and LDL/HDL ratio was found only in healthy pregnant women. The expression level of miR-340-5p negatively correlated with erythrocyte count, haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit in GDM patients, as well as with the concentration of cholesterol, LDL and LDL/HDL ratio in healthy women. CONCLUSIONS The results obtained illustrate the potential of PBMC-derived microRNA miR-27a-3p to serve as a diagnostic biomarker of GDM. On the other hand, MiR-27a and miR-340 may help in assessing the metabolic status relevant for pregnancy.
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- Ognjen Radojičić
- University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics "Narodni Front", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department for Metabolism, Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy (INEP), University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department for Metabolism, Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy (INEP), University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department for Metabolism, Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy (INEP), University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics "Narodni Front", Belgrade, Serbia
- Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics "Narodni Front", Belgrade, Serbia
- Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department for Metabolism, Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy (INEP), University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Novel Markers in Diabetic Kidney Disease—Current State and Perspectives. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12051205. [PMID: 35626360 PMCID: PMC9140176 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12051205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Along with the increasing prevalence of diabetes, DKD is expected to affect a higher number of patients. Despite the major progress in the therapy of DKD and diabetes mellitus (DM), the classic clinical diagnostic tools in DKD remain insufficient, delaying proper diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. We put forward a thesis that there is a need for novel markers that will be early, specific, and non-invasively obtained. The ongoing investigations uncover new molecules that may potentially become new markers of DKD—among those are: soluble α-Klotho and proteases (ADAM10, ADAM17, cathepsin, dipeptidyl peptidase 4, caspase, thrombin, and circulating microRNAs). This review summarizes the current clinical state-of-the-art in the diagnosis of DKD and a selection of potential novel markers, based on up-to-date literature.
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Sequence Requirements for miR-424-5p Regulating and Function in Cancers. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23074037. [PMID: 35409396 PMCID: PMC8999618 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23074037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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MiRNAs (microRNAs) are the most abundant family of small noncoding RNAs in mammalian cells. Increasing evidence shows that miRNAs are crucial regulators of individual development and cell homeostasis by controlling various biological processes. Therefore, miRNA dysfunction can lead to human diseases, especially in cancers with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. MiRNAs play different roles in these processes. In recent years, studies have found that miR-424-5p is closely related to the occurrence, development, prognosis and treatment of tumors. This review discusses how miR-424-5p plays a role in different kinds of cancers from different stages of tumors, including its roles in (i) promoting or inhibiting tumorigenesis, (ii) regulating tumor development in the tumor microenvironment and (iii) participating in cancer chemotherapy. This review provides a deep discussion of the latest findings on miR-424-5p and its importance in cancer, as well as a mechanistic analysis of the role of miR-424-5p in various tissues through target gene verification and pathway analysis.
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Taurone S, De Ponte C, Rotili D, De Santis E, Mai A, Fiorentino F, Scarpa S, Artico M, Micera A. Biochemical Functions and Clinical Characterizations of the Sirtuins in Diabetes-Induced Retinal Pathologies. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23074048. [PMID: 35409409 PMCID: PMC8999941 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23074048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is undoubtedly one of the most prominent causes of blindness worldwide. This pathology is the most frequent microvascular complication arising from diabetes, and its incidence is increasing at a constant pace. To date, the insurgence of DR is thought to be the consequence of the intricate complex of relations connecting inflammation, the generation of free oxygen species, and the consequent oxidative stress determined by protracted hyperglycemia. The sirtuin (SIRT) family comprises 7 histone and non-histone protein deacetylases and mono (ADP-ribosyl) transferases regulating different processes, including metabolism, senescence, DNA maintenance, and cell cycle regulation. These enzymes are involved in the development of various diseases such as neurodegeneration, cardiovascular pathologies, metabolic disorders, and cancer. SIRT1, 3, 5, and 6 are key enzymes in DR since they modulate glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation. Currently, indirect and direct activators of SIRTs (such as antagomir, glycyrrhizin, and resveratrol) are being developed to modulate the inflammation response arising during DR. In this review, we aim to illustrate the most important inflammatory and metabolic pathways connecting SIRT activity to DR, and to describe the most relevant SIRT activators that might be proposed as new therapeutics to treat DR.
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- Samanta Taurone
- IRCCS—Fondazione Bietti, via Livenza 3, 00198 Rome, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-06-85-356-727; Fax: +39-06-84-242-333
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- Department of Sensory Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (C.D.P.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (D.R.); (A.M.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (D.R.); (A.M.); (F.F.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (D.R.); (A.M.); (F.F.)
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- Experimental Medicine Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Sensory Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (C.D.P.); (M.A.)
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Karagiannopoulos A, Esguerra JL, Pedersen MG, Wendt A, Prasad RB, Eliasson L. Human pancreatic islet miRNA-mRNA networks of altered miRNAs due to glycemic status. iScience 2022; 25:103995. [PMID: 35310942 PMCID: PMC8927907 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.103995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression via mRNA targeting, playing important roles in the pancreatic islets. We aimed to identify molecular pathways and genomic regulatory regions associated with altered miRNA expression due to glycemic status, which could contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). To this end, miRNAs were identified by a combination of differential miRNA expression and correlation analysis in human islet samples from donors with normal and elevated blood glucose levels. Analysis and clustering of highly correlated, experimentally validated gene targets of these miRNAs revealed two islet-specific clusters, which were associated with key aspects of islet functions and included a high number of T2D-related genes. Finally, cis-eQTLs and public GWAS data integration uncovered suggestive genomic signals of association with insulin secretion and T2D. The miRNA-driven network-based approach presented in this study contributes to a better understanding of impaired insulin secretion in T2D pathogenesis. Network-based islet miRNA approaches provide a better insight into T2D pathogenesis Islets from healthy and hyperglycemic donors have distinct miRNA profiles Differentially expressed miRNAs regulate gene networks that affect islet function Specific miRNA eQTLs overlap with insulin secretion and T2D genetic markers
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- Alexandros Karagiannopoulos
- Islet Cell Exocytosis, Lund University Diabetes Centre, Department of Clinical Sciences-Malmö, Lund University, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
- Clinical Research Centre, Skåne University Hospital, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
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- Islet Cell Exocytosis, Lund University Diabetes Centre, Department of Clinical Sciences-Malmö, Lund University, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
- Clinical Research Centre, Skåne University Hospital, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Islet Cell Exocytosis, Lund University Diabetes Centre, Department of Clinical Sciences-Malmö, Lund University, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
- Clinical Research Centre, Skåne University Hospital, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinical Research Centre, Skåne University Hospital, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
- Genomics, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Lund University Diabetes Centre Department of Clinical Sciences-Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Islet Cell Exocytosis, Lund University Diabetes Centre, Department of Clinical Sciences-Malmö, Lund University, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
- Clinical Research Centre, Skåne University Hospital, CRC 91-11, Box 50332, 202 13 Malmö, Sweden
- Corresponding author
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Saiyed AN, Vasavada AR, Johar SRK. Recent trends in miRNA therapeutics and the application of plant miRNA for prevention and treatment of human diseases. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2022; 8:24. [PMID: 35382490 PMCID: PMC8972743 DOI: 10.1186/s43094-022-00413-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Background Researchers now have a new avenue to investigate when it comes to miRNA-based therapeutics. miRNAs have the potential to be valuable biomarkers for disease detection. Variations in miRNA levels may be able to predict changes in normal physiological processes. At the epigenetic level, miRNA has been identified as a promising candidate for distinguishing and treating various diseases and defects. Main body In recent pharmacology, plants miRNA-based drugs have demonstrated a potential role in drug therapeutics. The purpose of this review paper is to discuss miRNA-based therapeutics, the role of miRNA in pharmacoepigenetics modulations, plant miRNA inter-kingdom regulation, and the therapeutic value and application of plant miRNA for cross-kingdom approaches. Target prediction and complementarity with host genes, as well as cross-kingdom gene interactions with plant miRNAs, are also revealed by bioinformatics research. We also show how plant miRNA can be transmitted from one species to another by crossing kingdom boundaries in this review. Despite several unidentified barriers to plant miRNA cross-transfer, plant miRNA-based gene regulation in trans-kingdom gene regulation may soon be valued as a possible approach in plant-based drug therapeutics. Conclusion This review summarised the biochemical synthesis of miRNAs, pharmacoepigenetics, drug therapeutics and miRNA transkingdom transfer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Atiyabanu N. Saiyed
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
- Ph.D. scholar of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Iladevi Cataract and IOL Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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- Department of Zoology, BMTC, Human Genetics, USSC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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Nanotechnology in Immunotherapy for Type 1 Diabetes: Promising Innovations and Future Advances. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14030644. [PMID: 35336018 PMCID: PMC8955746 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030644] [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: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Diabetes is a chronic condition which affects the glucose metabolism in the body. In lieu of any clinical “cure,” the condition is managed through the administration of pharmacological aids, insulin supplements, diet restrictions, exercise, and the like. The conventional clinical prescriptions are limited by their life-long dependency and diminished potency, which in turn hinder the patient’s recovery. This necessitated an alteration in approach and has instigated several investigations into other strategies. As Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is known to be an autoimmune disorder, targeting the immune system in activation and/or suppression has shown promise in reducing beta cell loss and improving insulin levels in response to hyperglycemia. Another strategy currently being explored is the use of nanoparticles in the delivery of immunomodulators, insulin, or engineered vaccines to endogenous immune cells. Nanoparticle-assisted targeting of immune cells holds substantial potential for enhanced patient care within T1D clinical settings. Herein, we summarize the knowledge of etiology, clinical scenarios, and the current state of nanoparticle-based immunotherapeutic approaches for Type 1 diabetes. We also discuss the feasibility of translating this approach to clinical practice.
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