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Shi Z, Liu X, Li D, Fan X, He L, Zhou D, Lin H. Construction of a prognostic model based on genome-wide methylation analysis of miRNAs for hepatocellular carcinoma. Epigenomics 2024. [PMID: 38477016 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2023-0365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Aim: Using the methylation level of miRNA genes to develop a prognostic model for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Materials & methods: least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to develop a prognostic model. One miRNA in the model was selected for verification. Results: A prognostic model was developed using eight miRNAs. The areas under the curve for predicting overall survival at 1, 3 and 5 years were 0.75, 0.81 and 0.81. miR-223 was found to be hypomethylated in 160 HCC tissues, and its methylation level was associated with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stages and the prognosis of patients with HCC. Conclusion: The prognostic model based on miRNA methylation levels has the capability to partially forecast the prognosis of patients with HCC.
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- Zhaoqi Shi
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Life Science Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui, 453100, Henan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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Yang L, Yang Z, Liu Z, Qi N, Tao L. Diagnostic value of plasma-derived exosomal miR-223 for epithelial ovarian cancer. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:150. [PMID: 38431592 PMCID: PMC10908149 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-02976-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the diagnostic value of plasma exosomal miR-223 and its combination with CA125 for the diagnosis of early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Exosomes derived from the plasma of 78 EOC patients, 40 patients with epithelial benign ovarian tumors, and 52 healthy participants were isolated using the ultracentrifugation method and identified by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and western blot. RESULTS The expression of exosomal miR-223 was significantly upregulated in the plasma of EOC patients compared to that in healthy subjects and patients with benign diseases. The combination of exosomal miR-223 and CA125 from plasma had an equivalent area under the ROC curve (AUC) to CA125 alone for discriminating between EOC and non-EOC cases, including healthy subjects and benign ovarian tumors. However, the AUC value of the combination was 0.944 (95% CI: 0.899-0.990) for differentially diagnosing early-stage EOC from healthy subjects, slightly higher than that of CA125 alone (0.928, 95% CI: 0.875-0.981), with a sensitivity and specificity of 0.9784 and 0.885, respectively. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that plasma exosomal miR-223 can be used as a complement to CA125 to increase the diagnostic power for differentiating early-stage EOC from healthy subjects.
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- Li Yang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangshan Workers' Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Tangshan Vocational and Technical College, 120 Xinhua West Road, Lubei District, Tangshan, Hebei Province, 063000, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangshan Workers' Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangshan Workers' Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangshan Workers' Hospital, Tangshan, China
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Chen WJ, Zhong HT, Wu HT, Hou YY, Wu Z, Fang ZX, Liu J. NOTCH3 inhibits transcription factor ZEB1 expression and metastasis of breast cancer cells via transcriptionally upregulating miR-223. J Cancer 2024; 15:192-203. [PMID: 38164285 PMCID: PMC10751662 DOI: 10.7150/jca.89034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Background: NOTCH receptor 3 (NOTCH3) and zinc finger E-box binding protein 1 (ZEB1) play important roles in breast cancer respectively. NOTCH3 maintains the luminal phenotype and inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in breast cancer, while ZEB1 and NOTCH3 have the opposite effects. Methods: Public databases were used to predict the expression of NOTCH3 and ZEB1 in breast cancer cell lines. The regulatory effect of NOTCH3 on ZEB1 expression was verified by western blot and RT-PCR. MiRNAs regulating ZEB1 expression were identified by using multiple databases and confirmed by reporter gene experiments. Cellular function experiments were conducted to evaluate the role of NOTCH3/miR-223/ZEB1 in the proliferation and invasion of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Results: NOTCH3 and ZEB1 have opposite expression pattern in MCF-7 cells that over-express LncATB or were incubated in TGF-β to induce EMT. Western blotting and RT-PCR showed that NOTCH3 could regulate expression of ZEB1. MiR-223 inhibited the proliferation and invasion of breast cancer cells via down-regulating the expression of ZEB1. NOTCH3 inhibited the proliferation and invasion of breast cancer cells via up-regulating the expression of miR-223. Clinically, high expression of NOTCH3, miR-223 or low expression of ZEB1 were related to good prognosis of breast cancer patients. Conclusion: The current study reports a novel NOTCH3/miR-223/ZEB1 axis, which can inhibit the proliferation and invasion of breast cancer cells, and may serve as a potential biomarker for the prognosis of breast cancer.
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- Wen-Jia Chen
- The Breast Cancer, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huizhou 516000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Cancer, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Cancer, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Cancer, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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- The Breast Cancer, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
- Department of Physiology/Changjiang Scholar's Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
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Sahin Y, Altan Z, Karabulut A, Saadat KASM, Arslan A. The role of miR-223 in breast cancer; an integrated analysis. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:10179-10188. [PMID: 37924447 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08850-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer (BRCA) is the most common and leading cause of cancer-related death in women. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short non-coding RNA fragments that play a role in regulating gene expression including the cancer-related pathways. Although dysregulation of miR-223 has been demonstrated in recent studies to have prognostic value in various cancers, its diagnostic and prognostic role in BRCA remains unknown. METHODS The expression and the prognostic value of miR-223 were evaluated using the TCGA data and verified by qRT-PCR. Subsequently, potential oncogenic targets of miR-223 were identified by using three different miRNA target prediction tools and the GEPIA database. In addition to these databases, protein-protein interaction network, molecular functions, prognostic value, and the expression level of miR-223 targets were included by using several other bioinformatics tools and databases; such as, UALCAN, GeneMANIA and Metascape. RESULTS The bioinformatic results demonstrated that miR-223 downregulated in BRCA and associated with poor prognosis of patients. In vitro experiments validated that miR-223 significantly downregulated in BRCA cells, MCF-7, SK-BR3, MDA-MB-231 and HCC1500, compared to normal breast cell line hTERT-HME1. Furthermore, ANLN, DYNLT1, LRRC59, SLC12A8 and TPM3 genes were identified as the potential oncogenic target genes of miR-223 based on their expression and prognosis in BRCA. Additionally, protein-protein interaction network of these target genes was mainly enriched in dynein intermediate chain binding, cell division, regulation of cell cycle process, and positive regulation of cellular component biogenesis. CONCLUSIONS The results suggests that miR-223 and its targets, ANLN, DYNLT1, LRRC59, SLC12A8 and TPM3, might be reliable potential prognostic biomarkers in BRCA patients.
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- Yunus Sahin
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Institute of Health Sciences, Health Sciences University, Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Sahane (Hamidiye) Kulliyesi, Uskudar, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Research and Application Hospital, Tekirdag Namık Kemal University, Suleymanpasa, Tekirdag, Turkey.
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Li Y, Fu T, Zhao Y, Yuan LJ, Wang BB, Guan J, Wang HJ, Li L, Gao YP. Micro-223 Promotes Diabetic Osteoarthritis Progression by Regulating Cartilage Degeneration and Subchondral Bone Remodeling. Cartilage 2023:19476035231210631. [PMID: 37994560 DOI: 10.1177/19476035231210631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our study was performed to investigate whether micro-223 promotes diabetic Osteoarthritis (OA) progression by regulating cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone remodeling. METHODS The expression of miR-223 in human normal cartilage, OA cartilage, and subchondral bone tissue with or without DM was detected by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). miR-223 mimic or inhibitor was transfected into chondrocytes. Cell viability and apoptosis were assessed by 3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo(-2)-3,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase(TdT)-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay, respectively. RESULTS miR-223 was significantly higher in human diabetic OA cartilage and subchondral bone compared with normal OA and healthy control. Overexpression of miR-223 accelerated cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone sclerosis in diabetic OA mice, whereas miR-223 inhibition had the opposite effect. In vitro upregulation of miR-223 decreased proliferation and enhanced apoptosis of chondrocytes. Meanwhile, downregulation of miR-223 promoted glycosaminoglycan (GAG) production in chondrocytes. CONCLUSION miR-223 promotes diabetic OA progression by regulating cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone remodeling both in vitro and in vivo.
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- Yao Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Armed Police Corps Hospital of Hebei, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Departments of Sports Medicine and Bone and Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University,Guangzhou,China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Orthopedics and Traumatology, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University,Guangzhou, China
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Madaan P, Sharma U, Tyagi N, Brar BK, Bansal S, Kushwaha HR, Kapoor HS, Jain A, Jain M. A panel of blood-based circulatory miRNAs with diagnostic potential in patients with psoriasis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1207993. [PMID: 37700769 PMCID: PMC10493330 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1207993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with keratinocyte hyperproliferation and T cells as key mediators of lesional and systemic inflammatory changes. To date, no suitable differential biomarkers are available for the disease diagnosis. More recently, microRNAs have been identified as critical regulators of lesional and systemic immune changes in psoriasis with diagnostic potential. We have performed expression profiling of T cell-specific miRNAs in 38 plasma samples from psoriasis vulgaris patients and an equal number of age- and gender-matched healthy subjects. Our findings have identified a panel of five blood-based circulatory miRNAs with a significant change in their expression levels, comprising miR-215, miR-148a, miR-125b-5p, miR-223, and miR-142-3p, which can differentiate psoriasis vulgaris patients from healthy individuals. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves for all five miRNAs individually and in combination exhibited a significant disease discriminatory area under the curve with an AUC of 0.762 and a p < 0.0001 for all the miRNAs together. Statistically, all five miRNAs in combination depicted the best-fit model in relation to disease severity (PASI) compared with individual miRNAs, with the highest R2 value of 0.94 and the lowest AIC score of 131.8. Each of the miRNAs also exhibited a significant association with at least one of the other miRNAs in the panel. Importantly, the five miRNAs in the panel regulate one or more immune-inflammation pathways based on target prediction, pathway network analysis, and validated roles in the literature. The miRNA panel provides a rationalized combination of biomarkers that can be tested further on an expanded cohort of patients for their diagnostic value.
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- Priyanka Madaan
- Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Skin and VD, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Dermatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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Cantoni C, Ghezzi L, Choi J, Cross AH, Piccio L. Targeting miR-223 enhances myeloid-derived suppressor cell suppressive activities in multiple sclerosis patients. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2023; 76:104839. [PMID: 37364375 PMCID: PMC10957070 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.104839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Several MS medications can modify disease course through effects on adaptive immune cells, while drugs targeting innate immunity are under investigation. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) which arise during chronic inflammation, are defined by their T-cell immunosuppressive functions. MiR-223 modulates myeloid cell maturation and expansion, including MDSCs. METHODS MDSCs isolated from healthy controls (HC) and people with MS (pwMS) were co-cultured with CD4+ T-cells to study their immunosuppressive activities in vitro. Cytokines and chemokines concentration were evaluated by Luminex assay in the serum of HC, pwMS, and other neuroinflammatory diseases and correlated with MDSC activities. RESULTS MDSC suppressive functions are dysregulated in pwMS compared to HC, which was reversed by glucocorticoids (GC). GC specifically downregulated miR-223 levels in MDSCs and increased the expression of STAT3. In vitro assay showed that miR-223 inhibition enhanced MDSC suppressive activity, STAT3 dependently. By multiple linear regression analysis, we demonstrated that MDSC phosphorylated STAT3 was correlated with serum GM-CSF in HC and pwMS. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that miR-223 could be a therapeutic target for enhancing MDSC's suppressive activities as an alternative to GC.
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- Claudia Cantoni
- Department of Translational Neuroscience, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States; Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States; Charles Perkins Centre, School of Medical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Li YX, Jiao P, Wang XP, Wang JP, Feng F, Bao BW, Dong YW, Luoreng ZM, Wei DW. RNA-seq reveals the role of miR-223 in alleviating inflammation of bovine mammary epithelial cells. Res Vet Sci 2023; 159:257-266. [PMID: 37192556 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Bovine mammary epithelial cells (bMECs) are involved in the early defense against the invasion of intramammary pathogens and are essential for the health of bovine mammary gland. MicroRNA (MiRNA) is a key factor that regulates cell state and physiological function. In the present study, the transcriptome profiles of miR-223 inhibitor transfection group (miR-223_Inhibitor) and negative control inhibitor transfection group (NC_Inhibitor) within bMECs were detected via the RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) platform. Based on these experiments, the differentially expressed mRNAs (DE-mRNAs) of the miR-223_Inhibitor transfection group were screened, and the Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes functional analyses of DE-mRNAs were performed. The results revealed that compared with the NC_Inhibitor, 224 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in the miR-223_Inhibitor, including 184 upregulated and 40 downregulated genes. The functional annotation of the above DEGs indicated that some of these genes are involved in the immune response generated by extracellular substance stimulation, regulation of the activity of cytokines and chemokines, and the immune signaling pathways of NF-κB and TNF. Meanwhile, miR-223_inhibitor upregulated the immune key genes IRF1 and NFκBIA, cytokines IL-6 and IL-24, as well as chemokines CXCL3, CXCL5, and CCR6, triggering a signaling cascade response that exacerbated inflammation in bMECs. These results suggested that miR-223 plays an important role in inhibiting the inflammatory response and maintaining the stability of bMECs, and is a potential target for treating mastitis in dairy cows.
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- Yan-Xia Li
- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China.
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China; Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan, China
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Gager GM, Eyileten C, Postuła M, Nowak A, Gąsecka A, Jilma B, Siller-Matula JM. Expression Patterns of MiR-125a and MiR-223 and Their Association with Diabetes Mellitus and Survival in Patients with Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11041118. [PMID: 37189736 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11041118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Background: MicroRNAs (miRNA, miR) are small, non-coding RNAs which have become increasingly relevant as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. The objective of this study was the investigation of blood-derived miRNAs and their link to long-term all-cause mortality in patients who suffered from non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). Methods: This study was an observational prospective study, which included 109 patients with NSTE-ACS. Analysis of the expression of miR-125a and miR-223 was conducted by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The follow-up period comprised a median of 7.5 years. Long-term all-cause mortality was considered as the primary endpoint. Adjusted Cox-regression analysis was performed for prediction of events. Results: Increased expression of miR-223 (>7.1) at the time point of the event was related to improved long-term all-cause survival (adjusted (adj.) hazard ratio (HR) = 0.09, 95% confidence interval (95%CI): 0.01-0.75; p = 0.026). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis provided sufficient c-statistics (area under the curve (AUC) = 0.73, 95%CI: 0.58-0.86; p = 0.034; negative predictive value of 98%) for miR-223 to predict long-term all-cause survival. The Kaplan-Meier time to event analysis showed a separation of the survival curves between the groups at an early stage (log rank p = 0.015). Higher plasma miR-125a levels were found in patients with diabetes mellitus vs. in those without (p = 0.010). Furthermore, increased miR-125a expression was associated with an elevated HbA1c concentration. Conclusions: In this hypothesis-generating study, higher values of miR-223 were related to improved long-term survival in patients after NSTE-ACS. Larger studies are required in order to evaluate whether miR-223 can be used as a suitable predictor for long-term all-cause mortality.
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- Gloria M Gager
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology (CEPT), Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
- Genomics Core Facility, Center of New Technologies (CeNT), University of Warsaw, 00-927 Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology (CEPT), Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology (CEPT), Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
- Doctoral School, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Chen J, Vitetta L. Is miR-223 Upregulation in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases a Protective Response? Front Biosci (Elite Ed) 2023; 15:5. [PMID: 36959104 DOI: 10.31083/j.fbe1501005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are characterized by chronic inflammation and damage of colonocytes with etiology of genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors. MicroRNA-223 (miR-223) has been found to be increased in both IBD patients and animal colitis models. However, contentious opinions relevant to the roles of miR-223 in IBD have been reported. Notwithstading that most studies have described that miR-223 has anti-inflammatory effects, several reports have progressed a pro-inflammatory view. In this review, we summarise both the anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory effects of miR-223 on key molecules in inflammatory responses in both animal models and in patients diagnosed with IBD and objectively discuss the possible basis for the discrepancies.
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- Jiezhong Chen
- Research Department, Medlab Clinical, 2015 Sydney, Australia
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- Research Department, Medlab Clinical, 2015 Sydney, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, 2006 Sydney, Australia
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Liu Y, Li W, Liu Y, Jiang Y, Wang Y, Xu Z, Cui D, Gao L. MicroRNA-223 Attenuates Stretch-Injury-Induced Apoptosis in Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells by Regulating RhoB Expression. Brain Sci 2022; 12:brainsci12091157. [PMID: 36138893 PMCID: PMC9496931 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12091157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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MiR-223 is a miRNA with important functions in apoptosis, carcinogenesis, and inflammation, and it was demonstrated to be over-expressed in brain tissue after traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, few studies have focused on its role in protecting brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs). This study evaluated the protective effect of miR-223 on BMECs after stretch injury (SI). bEnd.3 cells (BMECs of mouse) were transfected with overexpressing and blocking lentivirus of miR-223, then were subjected to SI. After immunofluorescence assay, it was demonstrated that miR-223 overexpression significantly rescued the SI-induced loss of ZO-1 (Zonula Occludens 1, tight junction protein) (p < 0.01), while miR-223 blocking exacerbated the loss of ZO-1 (p < 0.05). Flow cytometry confirmed a significant increase in the proportion of apoptotic bEnd.3 cells after SI, and miR-223 overexpression reduced this proportion (p < 0.001). The result of Western blot revealed that miR-223 overexpression significantly reduced the expression of cleaved caspase-3 (cl-caspase 3) (p < 0.05) and RhoB (p < 0.01), while miR-223 blocking increased the expression of these proteins (p < 0.05, p < 0.001). Additionally, knockdown of RhoB significantly reduced the expression of cl-caspase 3 (p < 0.001). These findings suggested that miR-223 can alleviate SI-induced apoptosis of BMECs, and this anti-apoptotic effect is at least partially achieved by inhibiting the expression of RhoB. Moreover, miR-223 may play a role in maintaining the integrity of BBB during TBI.
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- Yingliang Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Neurology, Zibo Ninth People’s Hospital, Zibo 256400, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
- Correspondence: (D.C.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
- Correspondence: (D.C.); (L.G.)
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Ariyachet C, Chuaypen N, Kaewsapsak P, Chantaravisoot N, Jindatip D, Potikanond S, Tangkijvanich P. MicroRNA-223 Suppresses Human Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation Partly via Regulating the Actin Cytoskeleton and Alleviates Fibrosis in Organoid Models of Liver Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169380. [PMID: 36012644 PMCID: PMC9409493 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs that negatively regulate target mRNA expression, and altered expression of miRNAs is associated with liver pathological conditions. Recent studies in animal models have shown neutrophil/myeloid-specific microRNA-223 (miR-223) as a key regulator in the development of various liver diseases including fibrosis, where hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are the key player in pathogenesis. However, the precise roles of miR-223 in human HSCs and its therapeutic potential to control fibrosis remain largely unexplored. Using primary human HSCs, we demonstrated that miR-223 suppressed the fibrogenic program and cellular proliferation while promoting features of quiescent HSCs including lipid re-accumulation and retinol storage. Furthermore, induction of miR-223 in HSCs decreased cellular motility and contraction. Mechanistically, miR-223 negatively regulated expression of smooth muscle α-actin (α-SMA) and thus reduced cytoskeletal activity, which is known to promote amplification of fibrogenic signals. Restoration of α-SMA in miR-223-overexpressing HSCs alleviated the antifibrotic effects of miR-223. Finally, to explore the therapeutic potential of miR-233 in liver fibrosis, we generated co-cultured organoids of HSCs with Huh7 hepatoma cells and challenged them with acetaminophen (APAP) or palmitic acid (PA) to induce hepatotoxicity. We showed that ectopic expression of miR-223 in HSCs attenuated fibrogenesis in the two human organoid models of liver injury, suggesting its potential application in antifibrotic therapy.
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- Chaiyaboot Ariyachet
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Correspondence: or (C.A.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Research Center of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Correspondence: or (C.A.); (P.T.)
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Jing MY, Xie LD, Chen X, Zhou Y, Jin MM, He WH, Wang DM, Liu AX. Circ-CCNB1 Modulates Trophoblast Proliferation and Invasion in Spontaneous Abortion by Regulating miR-223/SIAH1 axis. Endocrinology 2022; 163:6613327. [PMID: 35731831 PMCID: PMC9290912 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqac093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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CONTEXT Spontaneous abortion (SA) is a common disorder in early pregnancy. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been reported to exert important regulatory effects on trophoblast function and embryo development. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore whether and how circRNAs regulate trophoblast function in SA during early pregnancy. METHODS Cell proliferation, 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU) staining, Transwell, immunofluorescence, Western blot, RNA pull-down, and dual luciferase reporter assays were performed to investigate the effect of circRNA cyclin B1 (circ-CCNB1) on trophoblast function in HTR-8/SVneo and JEG-3 cells. RESULTS An in vitro study demonstrated that upregulation of circ-CCNB1 significantly inhibited trophoblast proliferation and invasion compared with the controls using HTR-8/SVneo and JEG-3 cells, respectively. Moreover, miR-223 was downregulated in the villous tissues of patients with SA and was further predicted and shown to negatively interact with circ-CCNB1, which is involved in trophoblast proliferation and invasion. Using bioinformatics tools and subsequent RNA pull-down and dual luciferase assays, we found that miR-223 directly targets seven in absentia homolog-1 (SIAH1) and that upregulation of miR-223 decreased circ-CCNB1-induced SIAH1 expression levels in HTR-8/SVneo cells. Interestingly, upregulation of circ-CCNB1 suppressed trophoblast proliferation and invasion through inhibition of CCNB1 nuclear translocation induced by SIAH1. Downregulation of SIAH1 enhanced circ-CCNB1-suppressed CCNB1 nuclear protein expression in trophoblast cells. CONCLUSION Circ-CCNB1 served as a modulator of trophoblast proliferation and invasion by sponging miR-223, thus forming a regulatory network of circ-CCNB1/miR-223/SIAH1 in modulating CCNB1 nuclear translocation, which enabled us to elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in normal embryo implantation or in SA.
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- Meng-yu Jing
- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, PR China
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, PR China
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- Correspondence: Di-min Wang, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 1 Xue-shi Road, Hangzhou, 310006, China.
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- Correspondence: Ai-xia Liu, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 1 Xue-shi Road, Hangzhou, 310006, China.
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He CK, Li ZB, Yi D, Zhu XY, Liu RR, Zhang DX, Cao Q, Chen YP. LncRNA FGD5-AS1 enhances the proliferation and stemness of hepatocellular carcinoma cells through targeting miR-223 and regulating the expression of ECT2 and FAT1. Hepatol Res 2022; 52:614-629. [PMID: 35366388 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.13767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIM Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is common and causes many deaths worldwide. The aim of this study is to explore the mechanism by which long non-coding RNA FGD5-AS1 regulates HCC cell proliferation and stemness. METHODS Tumor and normal adjacent tissues were harvested from HCC patients. Real-time quantitative reverse transcription-PCR was applied to examine the expression of FGD5-AS1, miR-223, Epithelial cell transforming sequence 2 (ECT2) and FAT1. The protein levels of ECT2, FAT1, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), OCT4, CD133 and CD90 were analyzed by western blot. The localization of FGD5-AS1 was examined by Fluorescence in situ hybridization. Cell proliferation was analyzed with CCK-8 and colony formation assays. Spheroid formation was used for analyzing cell stemness. Gene interaction was examined by RNA immunoprecipitation and luciferase activity assays. A subcutaneous xenograft mouse model was established to analyze HCC growth and stemness in vivo. Immunohistochemistry staining was used to analyze the expression PCNA and OCT4 in subcutaneous tumors. RESULTS FGD5-AS1 was upregulated in HCC and its high expression indicated poor prognosis of patients. High expression of FGD5-AS1 enhanced HCC cell proliferation and stemness. Knockdown of FGD5-AS1 restrained tumor growth and stemness in mice. FGD5-AS1 directly sponged miR-223 and promoted the expression of ECT2 and FAT1 in HCC. Both knockdown of miR-223 and overexpression of ECT2 and FAT1 reversed FGD5-AS1 silencing-mediated suppression of HCC cell proliferation and stemness. CONCLUSION FGD5-AS1 directly sponged miR-223 and promoted the expression of ECT2 and FAT1 in HCC, thus enhancing HCC cell proliferation and stemness. Our study identifies potential prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for HCC.
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- Chen-Kun He
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Medical Laboratory, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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Lin W, Teng SW, Lin TY, Lovel R, Sung HY, Chang WY, Wu TBC, Chen HY, Wang LM, Shaw SW. Combinatorial Analysis of Circulating Biomarkers and Maternal Characteristics for Preeclampsia Prediction in the First and Third Trimesters in Asia. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12071533. [PMID: 35885439 PMCID: PMC9320107 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12071533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We aim to establish a prediction model for pregnancy outcomes through a combinatorial analysis of circulating biomarkers and maternal characteristics to effectively identify pregnant women with higher risks of preeclampsia in the first and third trimesters within the Asian population. A total of two hundred and twelve pregnant women were screened for preeclampsia through a multicenter study conducted in four recruiting centers in Taiwan from 2017 to 2020. In addition, serum levels of sFlt-1/PlGF ratio, miR-181a, miR-210 and miR-223 were measured and transformed into multiples of the median. We thus further developed statistically validated algorithmic models by designing combinations of different maternal characteristics and biomarker levels. Through the performance of the training cohort (0.848 AUC, 0.73−0.96 95% CI, 80% sensitivity, 85% specificity, p < 0.001) and the validation cohort (0.852 AUC, 0.74−0.98 95% CI, 75% sensitivity, 87% specificity, p < 0.001) from one hundred and fifty-two women with a combination of miR-210, miR-181a and BMI, we established a preeclampsia prediction model for the first trimester. We successfully identified pregnant women with higher risks of preeclampsia in the first and third trimesters in the Asian population using the established prediction models that utilized combinatorial analysis of circulating biomarkers and maternal characteristics.
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- Willie Lin
- Meridigen Biotech Co., Ltd., Taipei 114, Taiwan; (W.L.); (T.B.-C.W.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei 231, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei 242, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan;
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- Meribank Biotech Co., Ltd., Taipei 114, Taiwan; (R.L.); (H.-Y.S.); (W.-Y.C.); (H.-Y.C.)
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- Meribank Biotech Co., Ltd., Taipei 114, Taiwan; (R.L.); (H.-Y.S.); (W.-Y.C.); (H.-Y.C.)
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- Meribank Biotech Co., Ltd., Taipei 114, Taiwan; (R.L.); (H.-Y.S.); (W.-Y.C.); (H.-Y.C.)
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- Meridigen Biotech Co., Ltd., Taipei 114, Taiwan; (W.L.); (T.B.-C.W.)
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- Meribank Biotech Co., Ltd., Taipei 114, Taiwan; (R.L.); (H.-Y.S.); (W.-Y.C.); (H.-Y.C.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei 116, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, No. 199, Dun-Hua North Road, Taipei 105, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-3-3281200 (ext. 8251); Fax: +886-3-3288252
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Ling X, Pan Z, Zhang H, Wu M, Gui Z, Yuan Q, Chen J, Peng J, Liu Z, Tan Q, Huang D, Xiu L, Liu L. PARP-1 modulates the expression of miR-223 through histone acetylation to involve in the hydroquinone-induced carcinogenesis of TK6 cells. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2022; 36:e23142. [PMID: 35698848 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
The upstream regulators of microRNAs were rarely reported. Hydroquinone (HQ) is the main metabolite of benzene, one of the important environmental factors contributing to leukemia and lymphoma. In HQ-induced malignant transformed TK6 (TK6-HT) cells, the expression of PARP-1 and miR-223 were upregulated. When in PARP-1 silencing TK6-HT cells, miR-223 was downregulated and the apoptotic cell number correspondingly increased. In TK6 cells treated with HQ for different terms, the expression of miR-223 and PARP-1 were dynamically observed and found to be decreased and increased, respectively. Trichostatin A could increase the expression of miR-223, then the expression of HDAC1-2 and nuclear factor kappa B were found to be increased, but that of mH2A was decreased. PARP-1 silencing inhibited the protein expression of H3Ac, mH2A, and H3K27ac. By co-immunoprecipitation experiment, PARP-1 and HDAC2 were found to form a regulatory complex. In conclusion, we demonstrated that the upregulation of PARP-1 mediated activation of acetylation to promote the transcription of miR-223 possibly via coregulating with HDAC2, an epigenetic regulation mechanism involved in cell malignant transformation resulting from long-term exposure to HQ, in which course, H3K27ac might be a specific marker for the activation of histone H3, which also gives hints for benzene exposure research.
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- Xiaoxuan Ling
- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Occupational Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Huizhou Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Huizhou, China
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- Huizhou Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Huizhou, China
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- Foshan Institute of Occupational Disease Prevention and Control, Foshan, China
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- Guangdong Medical University Affiliated Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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Fu Z, Wu X, Zheng F, Zhang Y. Sevoflurane anesthesia ameliorates LPS-induced acute lung injury (ALI) by modulating a novel LncRNA LINC00839/ miR-223/NLRP3 axis. BMC Pulm Med 2022; 22:159. [PMID: 35473680 PMCID: PMC9044806 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-01957-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Sevoflurane is considered as a lung-protective factor in acute lung injury (ALI), but the underlying molecular mechanism remains largely unknown. The present study identified for the first time that sevoflurane ameliorated lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI through regulating a novel long non-coding RNA LINC00839, and uncovered its regulatory mechanism. Methods LPS-induced ALI models were established in mice or mouse pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (MPVECs), and they were administered with sevoflurane. Real-Time quantitative PCR, western blot and bioinformatics analysis were performed to screen the aberrantly expressed long non-coding RNA and the downstream molecules in sevoflurane-treated ALI models, and their roles in the protection effect of sevoflurane were verified by functional recovery experiments. Results Sevoflurane relieved LPS-induced lung injury, cell pyroptosis and inflammation in vitro and in vivo. LINC00839 was significantly suppressed by sevoflurane, and overexpression of LINC00839 abrogated the protective effects of sevoflurane on LPS-treated MPVECs. Mechanismly, LINC00839 positively regulated NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) via sequestering miR-223. MiR-223 inhibitor reversed the inhibitory effects of LINC00839 knockdown on NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis in LPS-treated MPVECs. Furthermore, both miR-223 ablation and NLRP3 overexpression abrogated the protective effects of sevoflurane on LPS-treated MPVECs. Conclusion In general, our work illustrates that sevoflurane regulates the LINC00839/miR-223/NLRP3 axis to ameliorate LPS-induced ALI, which might provide a novel promising candidate for the prevention of ALI.
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- Zhiling Fu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China.
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous non-coding single-stranded small molecule RNAs consisting of 20–24 nucleotides that are highly conserved in species evolution. Expression of miRNAs is strictly tissue-specific, and it is chronological in fungi and plants, as well as in animals. MiR-223 has been shown to play a key role in innate immunity, and dysregulation of its expression contributes to the pathogenesis of multiple inflammatory diseases, and cancers. In this article the biosynthesis and functions of miR-223 in innate immunity are reviewed, and the role of miR-223 in liver physiopathology and therapeutic prospects are highlighted.
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- Jiarong Gu
- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.,The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Tian Y, Wang TS, Bu H, Shao G, Zhang W, Zhang L. Role of Exosomal miR-223 in Chronic Skeletal Muscle Inflammation. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:644-651. [PMID: 35293669 PMCID: PMC9002075 DOI: 10.1111/os.13232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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As skeletal muscle is one of the largest organs in the body, its damage can directly reflect a decline in somatic function, thus, further affecting daily life and health. Inflammation is a prerequisite for the repair of injured skeletal muscles. Chronic inflammation induced by inadequate repair in skeletal muscle aggravates tissue injury. Exosomes regulate inflammatory responses to facilitate the repair of skeletal muscle injury. Moreover, exosomal miR‐223 with high specificity is the most abundant miRNA in peripheral blood and regarded as biomarkers for inflammation post skeletal muscle injury, which warrants further investigation. Available studies have demonstrated that exosomal miR‐223 negatively correlates with TNF‐α levels in serum and regulates the canonical inflammatory NF‐κB signaling pathway. miR‐223 is a negative feedback regulator with great potential for adjusting inflammatory imbalance and promoting skeletal muscle repair. The research on the regulation of negative feedback factors in the inflammatory signaling pathway is essential in biology and medicine. Therefore, this review mainly elaborates the formation, heterogeneity and markers of exosomes and points out exosomal miR‐223 as a beneficial role in chronic skeletal muscle inflammation and can be expected to be a potential therapeutic target for skeletal muscle damage.
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- Yuan Tian
- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine and Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Third People's Hospital of Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Zhang S, Sun W. Clinical implications of miR-223 in allergic conjunctivitis and related factors affecting disease recurrence. Clin Immunol 2022; 237:108966. [PMID: 35272010 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2022.108966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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This study aims to explore the clinical implications of miR-223 in allergic conjunctivitis (AC) and the related factors affecting disease recurrence. 47 AC patients and 58 healthy controls were enrolled to measure miR-223 expression level, serum level of inflammatory mediators, and the correlation between miR-223 and inflammatory mediators. Subsequently, AC patients were followed up for six months to record disease recurrence and explore the risk factors affecting disease recurrence. Compared to the healthy controls, the miR-223 level was lower, while inflammatory cytokines and immunoglobulins levels were higher in AC patients. There was a negative correlation of miR-223 with inflammatory cytokines and immunoglobulins. Also, miR-223 was evidently lower in AC recurrence patients than those without recurrence. Moreover, family history, pet-keeping, and other allergic histories were among the risk factors contributing to AC recurrence. These results indicate that miR-223 plays an important role in the pathology of allergic conjunctivitis.
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- Suya Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, No. 2007, Jiyin Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, PR China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, No. 2007, Jiyin Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, PR China
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Huang Y, Lu D, Ma W, Liu J, Ning Q, Tang F, Li L. miR-223 in exosomes from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells ameliorates rheumatoid arthritis via downregulation of NLRP3 expression in macrophages. Mol Immunol 2022; 143:68-76. [PMID: 35042119 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease with major clinical manifestations of human limb joint invasion, joint synovitis, and symmetrical lesions. In recent years, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have been found to have low immunogenicity and immunomodulatory effects, which can regulate other types of cells through exosomes. However, the effect of BMSCs on immune response in the progression of RA has not been fully elucidated. AIMS The current research aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of microRNA (miR)-223 in exosomes secreted by BMSCs on immune response in the progression of RA. METHODS Firstly, BMSCs were isolated and extracted, and then the influence of BMSCs on the level of inflammatory cytokines was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Exosomes from BMSCs were extracted and characterized. Some key autoimmune response genes and their protein products were detected in vivo and in vitro by real-time quantitative PCR, western blot and ELISA. Finally, the targeting relationship between miR-223 and NLR family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) was predicted by bioanalytical software and verified by luciferase reporter assay and rescue experiments in vitro. RESULTS Exosomes from BMSCs could inhibit the release of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-18 (IL-18), and NLRP3 activation in macrophages and RA rats. In addition, we predicted online that miR-223 could target NLRP3 and provided a possible regulation pathway for the anti-inflammatory effects of BMSCs-secreted exosomes. Furthermore, we further confirmed that miR-223 could target and inhibit the expression of NLRP3. CONCLUSION Taken together, these findings suggest that miR-223 carried by BMSCs-derived exosomes targets NLRP3 to regulate the activation of inflammasomes, which therefore can be served as a possible therapy for RA.
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- Ying Huang
- School of clinical medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Beijing Road, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China; Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The 2nd Hospital Affiliated to Guizhou University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550003, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The 2nd Hospital Affiliated to Guizhou University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550003, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The 2nd Hospital Affiliated to Guizhou University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550003, China.
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- School of clinical medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Beijing Road, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China; Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Beijing Road, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The 2nd Hospital Affiliated to Guizhou University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550003, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The 2nd Hospital Affiliated to Guizhou University of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550003, China
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- School of clinical medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Beijing Road, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China; Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Beijing Road, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550004, China.
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Kong X, Gao M, Liu Y, Zhang P, Li M, Ma P, Shang P, Wang W, Liu H, Zhang Q, Feng F. GSDMD- miR-223-NLRP3 axis involved in B(a)P-induced inflammatory injury of alveolar epithelial cells. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2022; 232:113286. [PMID: 35144130 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Benzo(a)pyrene [B(a)P], a ubiquitous environmental pollutant, causes lung inflammatory damage. Pyroptosis,a new inflammation-dependent programmed cell death, happened when pyroptosis-related GSDMD is activated mediated by NLRP3 inflammasome. microRNA-223 (miRNA-223) is involved in inflammatory diseases by regulating NLRP3. However, whether GSDMD regulate NLRP3 inflammasome through miR-223 in B(a)P induced lung inflammatory injury remain unknown. In this study, alveolar epithelial cells (A549) were stimulated with 0, 2, 4, 8 μM B(a)P for 12 h or 24 h. The inflammatory injury and pyroptosis were determined. And the activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes and the level of miRNA-223 were detected. Then, the change of inflammatory injury and activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes in B(a)P-induced A549 cells were detected after inhibiting of GSDMD or miR-223 using siRNA-GSDMD (siGSDMD) or miR-223 inhibitor, respectively. Our results indicated that after B(a)P exposure, TNF-α and IL-6 in the supernatant were increased. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) results showed that A549 cells were obviously swollen and the cell membrane ruptured. Hoechest33342/PI staining showed that pyroptosis occurred. NLRP3, IL-1β, IL-18, GSDMD, GSDMD-N, pro caspase-1 and cleaved caspase-1 were significantly increased. Additionally, after transfecting with siGSDMD in B(a)P-induced A549 cells, the expression level of miR-223 was significantly increased. But IL-6 and TNF-α in the supernatant, the expression of NLRP3, IL-1β, IL-18 and cleaved caspase-1 protein were also decreased. And after inhibiting miR-223 in B(a)P-induced A549 cells, the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in the supernatant, the protein expression of NLRP3, IL-1β, IL-18 and cleaved caspase-1 were increased. In conclusion, GSDMD may regulate NLRP3 inflammasome through miR-223, which is involved in B(a)P induced inflammatory damage in A549 cells.
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- Xiangbing Kong
- Department of Toxicology, Zhengzhou University School of Public Health, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Zhengzhou University School of Public Health, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- College of Public Health, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University (Henan Cancer Hospital), Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Zhengzhou University School of Public Health, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Zhengzhou University School of Public Health, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tobacco Chemistry, Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute, CNC, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Zhengzhou University School of Public Health, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Zhengzhou University School of Public Health, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Toxicology, Zhengzhou University School of Public Health, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
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Unal U, Cecener G, Tezcan Unlu H, Aytac Vuruskan B, Efendi Erdem E, Egeli U, Ozturk Nazlioglu H, Kaygisiz O, Tunca B, Vuruskan H. Investigation of VHL gene associated with miR-223 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:2073-2083. [PMID: 34851479 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-07025-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clear cell type renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common renal cell carcinoma (RCC). In this study, we examined the expressions of VHL and miR-223 in ccRCC patients׳ tissues to investigate the possible role in the development of ccRCC. METHODS AND RESULTS This study collected five expression profiles (GSE36139, GSE3, GSE73731, GSE40435, and GSE26032) from Gene Omnibus Data. Expressions of VHL and miR-223 in paraffinized tumor and normal tissues of 100 Turkish patients' ccRCC tissues were determined by bioinformatic data mining and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The VHL gene was subjected to mutational analysis by DNA sequencing, and pVHL was analyzed using western blotting. Our study's t-test and Pearson correlation analysis showed that VHL gene expression in tumoral tissues with a - 0.39-fold decrease was not significantly lower than normal tissues (p = 0.441), and a 0.97-fold increase miR-223 (p = 0.045) was determined by real-time PCR. Also, as a result of DNA sequence analysis performed in the VHL gene, it was found that 26% of the patients have mutations. The mutations for (VHL):c.60C>A (p.Val20=) and (VHL):c.467delA (p.Tyr156Leu) was detected for the first time in Turkish patients. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrated that the differences in the expression levels of miR-223 have the potential to be biomarkers to determine the poor prognosis in ccRCC.
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- Ufuk Unal
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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Pan Q, Ma J, Guo K. miR-223 Enhances the Neuroprotection of Estradiol Against Oxidative Stress Injury by Inhibiting the FOXO3/TXNIP Axis. Neurochem Res 2021. [PMID: 34843004 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-021-03490-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible neurodegenerative disorder characterized by complex pathogenesis, of which oxidative stress has long been regarded as a major mechanism. Previously, the protective effects of estradiol on SH-SY5Y cells against Aβ42-induced injuries were demonstrated. In this study, the protection of SH-SY5Y cells by estradiol from H2O2-caused oxidative stress injury and Alzheimer's mice was further confirmed. H2O2 downregulated, whereas estradiol upregulated miR-223 expression. miR-223 overexpression promoted cell viability, inhibited cell apoptosis, reduced ROS levels, enhanced Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) activity, and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) content. However, miR-223 inhibition exerted opposite effects. miR-223 directly targeted forkhead box O3 (FOXO3) and inhibited FOXO3 expression. H2O2 increased, whereas estradiol decreased thioredoxin interacting protein (TXNIP) levels; FOXO3 positively regulated TXNIP protein levels. In SH-SY5Y cells, FOXO3 overexpression increased, whereas FOXO3 knockdown reduced the cell apoptosis and ROS levels. FOXO3 bound to TXNIP promoter region and activated TXNIP transcription, whereas the activation could be partially inhibited by estradiol. Collectively, the FOXO3/TXNIP axis is downstream of miR-223. miR-223 enhances the neuroprotection of estradiol against oxidative stress injury through the FOXO3/TXNIP axis.
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Lee L, Howitt B, Cheng T, King M, Stawiski K, Fendler W, Chowdhury D, Matulonis U, Konstantinopoulos PA. MicroRNA profiling in a case-control study of African American women with uterine serous carcinoma. Gynecol Oncol 2021:S0090-8258(21)01384-6. [PMID: 34607711 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Uterine serous carcinoma (USC) is an aggressive subtype of endometrial cancer associated with worse survival outcomes in African American (AA) patients. This study evaluated tumor miRNA expression by race, clinical and tumor characteristics, and survival outcomes. METHODS FFPE tumor tissue from hysterectomy specimens was identified for 29 AA cases. Case matching was performed by computer-based random assignment in a 1:1 ratio with Caucasian controls based on age, stage and histologic subtype (pure vs. mixed). RNA was extracted from 77 specimens (54 tumors and 23 matched normal endometrium). MicroRNA array profiling was performed by microRNA Hi-Power Labeling (Hy3/Hy5) and hybridization to miRCURY LNA microRNA Array 7th Gen. RESULTS Clinical and treatment characteristics were similar for cases and controls, although use of adjuvant radiation was less common in African Americans (p = 0.03). Of 968 miRNAs analyzed, 649 were differentially expressed in normal endometrium vs. tumor. When compared by race, histologic subtype, stage or presence of LVI, no differentially expressed miRNAs were identified. In patients with disease recurrence at 3 years, the three most upregulated miRNAs were miR-1, miR-21-5p and miR-223. Of these, increased miR-223 expression (>median) was associated with worse OS (p = 0.0496) in an independent dataset (TCGA dataset) comprising of 140 patients with USC (mixed or pure serous). After adjusting for age, ethnicity and BMI, upregulation of miR-223 remained risk factor for death (adjusted HR 2.87, 95% CI 1.00-8.27). CONCLUSIONS MiRNA profiling did not identify biological differences between AA and Caucasian patients with USC. Upregulation of miR-223 may be a prognostic factor in USC.
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Houshmandfar S, Saeedi-Boroujeni A, Rashno M, Khodadadi A, Mahmoudian-Sani MR. miRNA-223 as a regulator of inflammation and NLRP3 inflammasome, the main fragments in the puzzle of immunopathogenesis of different inflammatory diseases and COVID-19. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2021; 394:2187-2195. [PMID: 34590186 PMCID: PMC8481106 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-021-02163-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Millions of people around the world are involved with COVID-19 due to infection with SARS-CoV-2. Virological features of SARS-CoV-2, including its genomic sequence, have been identified but the mechanisms governing COVID-19 immunopathogenesis have remained uncertain. miR-223 is a hematopoietic cell-derived miRNA that is implicated in regulating monocyte-macrophage differentiation, neutrophil recruitment, and pro-inflammatory responses. The miR-223 controls inflammation by targeting a variety of factors, including TRAF6, IKKα, HSP-70, FOXO1, TLR4, PI3K/AKT, PARP-1, HDAC2, ITGB3, CXCL2, CCL3, IL-6, IFN-I, STMN1, IL-1β, IL-18, Caspase-1, NF-κB, and NLRP3. The key role of miR-223 in regulating the inflammatory process and its antioxidant and antiviral role can suggest this miRNA as a potential regulatory factor in the process of COVID-19 immunopathogenesis.
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- Sheyda Houshmandfar
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.,Immunology Today, Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,Cellular & Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathy Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Yuan S, Chen Y, Zhang M, Wang Z, Hu Z, Ruan Y, Ren Z, Shi F. Overexpression of miR-223 Promotes Tolerogenic Properties of Dendritic Cells Involved in Heart Transplantation Tolerance by Targeting Irak1. Front Immunol 2021; 12:676337. [PMID: 34421892 PMCID: PMC8374072 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.676337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Dendritic cells (DCs) are key mediators of transplant rejection. Numerous factors have been identified that regulate transplant immunopathology by modulating the function of DCs. Among these, microRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNA molecules, have received much attention. The miRNA miR-223 is very highly expressed and tightly regulated in hematopoietic cells. It plays an important role in modulating the immune response by regulating neutrophils and macrophages, and its dysregulation contributes to multiple types of immune diseases. However, the role of miR-223 in immune rejection is unclear. Here, we observed expression of miR-223 in patients and mice who had undergone heart transplantation and found that it increased in the serum of both, and also in DCs from the spleens of recipient mice, although it was unchanged in splenic T cells. We also found that miR-223 expression decreased in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated DCs. Increasing the level of miR-223 in DCs promoted polarization of DCs toward a tolerogenic phenotype, which indicates that miR-223 can attenuate activation and maturation of DCs. MiR-223 effectively induced regulatory T cells (Tregs) by inhibiting the function of antigen-presenting DCs. In addition, we identified Irak1 as a miR-223 target gene and an essential regulator of DC maturation. In mouse allogeneic heterotopic heart transplantation models, grafts survived longer and suffered less immune cell infiltration in mice with miR-223-overexpressing immature (im)DCs. In the miR-223-overexpressing imDC recipients, T cells from spleen differentiated into Tregs, and the level of IL-10 in heart grafts was markedly higher than that in the control group. In conclusion, miR-223 regulates the function of DCs via Irak1, differentiation of T cells into Tregs, and secretion of IL-10, thereby suppressing allogeneic heart graft rejection.
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- Shun Yuan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Cardiovascular Surgery Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Muñoz-Carrillo JL, Vázquez-Alcaraz SJ, Vargas-Barbosa JM, Ramos-Gracia LG, Alvarez-Barreto I, Medina-Quiroz A, Díaz-Huerta KK. The Role of microRNAs in Pulp Inflammation. Cells 2021; 10:2142. [PMID: 34440911 DOI: 10.3390/cells10082142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The dental pulp can be affected by thermal, physical, chemical, and bacterial phenomena that stimulate the inflammatory response. The pulp tissue produces an immunological, cellular, and vascular reaction in an attempt to defend itself and resolve the affected tissue. The expression of different microRNAs during pulp inflammation has been previously documented. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small molecules involved in the transcription of genes that regulate the immune system and the inflammatory response. They are present in cellular and physiological functions, as well as in the pathogenesis of human diseases, becoming potential biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, and safety. Previous studies have evidenced the different roles played by miRNAs in proinflammatory, anti-inflammatory, and immunological phenomena in the dental pulp, highlighting specific key functions of pulp pathology. This systematized review aims to provide an understanding of the role of the different microRNAs detected in the pulp and their effects on the expression of the different target genes that are involved during pulp inflammation.
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Xu S, Lian Z, Zhang S, Xu Y, Zhang H. CircGNG4 Promotes the Progression of Prostate Cancer by Sponging miR-223 to Enhance EYA3/c-myc Expression. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:684125. [PMID: 34395419 PMCID: PMC8356047 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.684125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer often have a poor prognosis and limited treatment options, as the specific pathogenesis remains to be elucidated. Circular RNA (circRNA) is a type of non-coding RNA that interacts with microRNA (miRNA/miR) and transcription factors to regulate gene expression. However, little is known about specific circRNAs that serve roles in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer. Findings of the present study confirmed that circRNA G protein subunit γ 4 (circGNG4) was upregulated in prostate cancer tissues and cell lines. Knockdown of circGNG4 inhibited the malignant behavior of prostate cancer cells. Furthermore, bioinformatics were used to predict targeting interactions between circGNG4 or miR-223 and EYA transcriptional coactivator and phosphatase 3 (EYA3)/c-Myc mRNA. miR-223 inhibited the malignant behavior of prostate cancer cells, while EYA3/c-Myc had the opposite effect. circGNG4 enhanced the expression of EYA3/c-Myc by sponging miR-223 to promote the growth of prostate cancer tumors in vivo. In conclusion, the circGNG4/miR-223/EYA3/c-Myc regulatory pathway promoted the malignant progression of prostate cancer. The results of the present study may provide potential new targets for the diagnosis or treatment of prostate cancer.
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- Shengxian Xu
- Department of Urology, Tianjin Key Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Key Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Key Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Key Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Key Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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He Z, Chen H, Zhong Y, Yang Q, Wang X, Chen R, Guo Y. MicroRNA 223 Targeting ATG16L1 Affects Microglial Autophagy in the Kainic Acid Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. Front Neurol 2021; 12:704550. [PMID: 34381417 PMCID: PMC8350064 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.704550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study aimed to explore whether microRNA (miR) 223 affects microglial autophagy by targeting autophagy-related 16-like 1 (ATG16L1) in the kainic acid (KA) model of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). The miRNA and mRNA expression levels were quantified using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and the protein expression was investigated using western blotting. A dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to test the direct interaction between miR 223 and ATG16L1. In situ hybridization was performed to measure the hippocampal expression of miR 223. We used immunofluorescence staining to assess the expression of ATG16L1 and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3) in the murine hippocampal microglia. Inhibitor of miR 223 was utilized to investigate the role of miR 223 in TLE, and the epileptic activity was assessed using electroencephalography (EEG). The autophagosomes were observed by transmission electron microscopy. In patients with TLE, the murine KA model of TLE, and the KA-stimulated BV2 cells, miR 223, and sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1/P62) expressions were remarkably increased, whereas ATG16L1 and LC3 levels were significantly decreased. Using a dual-luciferase reporter assay, ATG16L1 was determined as a direct target of miR 223. Treatment with antagomir 223 alleviated epilepsy, prevented abnormalities in EEG recordings and increased the ATG16L1 and LC3 levels in KA-treated mice. Inhibition of miR 223 induced increased autophagy in BV2 cells upon Rapamycin stimulation. These findings show that miR 223 affects microglial autophagy via ATG16L1 in the KA model of TLE. The miR 223/ATG16L1 pathway may offer a new treatment option for TLE.
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- Zhuoyi He
- Neurosurgery Center, Department of Functional Neurosurgery, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery Center, Department of Functional Neurosurgery, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery Center, Department of Functional Neurosurgery, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mental Health of the Ministry of Education, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Psychiatric Disorders, Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mental Health of the Ministry of Education, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Psychiatric Disorders, Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Neurosurgery Center, Department of Functional Neurosurgery, The National Key Clinical Specialty, The Engineering Technology Research Center of Education Ministry of China on Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Brain Function Repair and Regeneration, The Neurosurgery Institute of Guangdong Province, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang Y, Wu Q, Niu G, Liu J, Cao F, An X, Cao B. EGF-Induced miR-223 Modulates Goat Mammary Epithelial Cell Apoptosis and Inflammation via ISG15. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:660933. [PMID: 34277608 PMCID: PMC8277964 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.660933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The health of mammary gland is essential for lactation. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is reported to play an important role in lactation initiation and miR-223 is a conserved microRNA in anti-inflammation. In this study, EGF was found to induce a higher expression of miR-223 in goat mammary epithelial cell (gMEC). The downstream genes of miR-223 were screened by RNA sequencing, including Interferon-stimulated gene product 15 (ISG15), a pivotal immune responder, which was detected to be downregulated by EGF and miR-223. Due to the correlation between inflammation and apoptosis, the gMEC apoptosis modulated by EGF, miR-223, and ISG15 was investigated, and the protein expressions of Bcl-2/Bax, Caspase 3 and p53 were examined to evaluate the apoptosis of gMEC. The protein expressions of p-STAT3/STAT3, PR, FOXC1, and HOXA10, which had been shown to be related to inflammation, were detected to assess the inflammation of gMEC. This study provided a regulation axis, EGF/miR-223/ISG15, and illustrated its regulation to gMEC apoptosis and inflammation.
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- Yue Zhang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China.,TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China.,Medical College, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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Zhang LZ, Xue H, Qiao CX, You WL, Di AT, Zhao G. MiR-223 promotes pyroptosis of enteritis cells through activating NF-κB signalling pathway by targeting SNIP1 in inflammatory bowel disease. Autoimmunity 2021; 54:362-372. [PMID: 34151668 DOI: 10.1080/08916934.2021.1940973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common inflammation-related intestinal disease. Studies have shown that excessive pyroptosis of intestinal cells is involved in the development of IBD. However, the regulatory mechanism of pyroptosis in IBD remains unclear. Here, our study purposed to clarify the underlying regulatory mechanism of miR-223 to promote pyroptosis in IBD.MiR-223 and Smad Nuclear Interacting Protein 1 (SNIP1) expression in colon tissues collected from IBD patients and healthy volunteers were evaluated using qRT-PCR. Cell viability and pyroptosis were evaluated by CCK8 and flow cytometry assay, respectively. Pyroptosis-related proteins and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signals were determined by WB. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was employed to investigate the binding relationship between miR-223 and SNIP1.MiR-223 was significantly upregulated in IBD colon tissues and cell models, while SNIP1 was significantly decreased. Silence of miR-223 markedly enhanced cell viability and inhibited pyroptosis in the IBD cell model. MiR-223 could bind to 3'-UTR of SNIP1 and SNIP1 could activate NF-κB signalling pathway. Further rescued experiment found that knockdown of SNIP1 dramatically abolished the bio-effects mediated by miR-223 silence on the cell viability and pyroptosis of the IBD cell model. Likewise, the inactivation of NF-κB signalling markedly weakened the regulatory roles of SNIP1 downregulation in the IBD cell model. Besides, inhibition of NF-κB signalling attenuated the pyroptosis-promoting effect of overexpressing miR-223.Our data suggested that miR-223 activated the NF-κB pathway via targeting SNIP1, thus promoting the process of cell pyroptosis, and ultimately participating in the pathogenesis of IBD.
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- Li-Ze Zhang
- Department of Anorectum, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Qingdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anorectum, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anorectum, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anorectum, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anorectum, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Jiao P, Wang XP, Luoreng ZM, Yang J, Jia L, Ma Y, Wei DW. miR-223: An Effective Regulator of Immune Cell Differentiation and Inflammation. Int J Biol Sci 2021; 17:2308-2322. [PMID: 34239357 PMCID: PMC8241730 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.59876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in regulating various biological processes, such as cell differentiation and immune modulation by binding to their target genes. miR-223 is a miRNA with important functions and has been widely investigated in recent years. Under certain physiological conditions, miR-223 is regulated by different transcription factors, including sirtuin1 (Sirt1), PU.1 and Mef2c, and its biological functions are mediated through changes in its cellular or tissue expression. This review paper summarizes miR-223 biosynthesis and its regulatory role in the differentiation of granulocytes, dendritic cells (DCs) and lymphocytes, macrophage polarization, and endothelial and epithelial inflammation. In addition, it describes the molecular mechanisms of miR-223 in regulating lung inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, enteritis, neuroinflammation and mastitis to provide insights into the existing molecular regulatory networks and therapies for inflammatory diseases in humans and animals.
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- Peng Jiao
- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
- Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular Cell Breeding, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan 750021, China
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Wu YZ, Chan KYY, Leung KT, Lam HS, Tam YH, Lee KH, Li K, Ng PC. The miR-223/nuclear factor I-A axis regulates inflammation and cellular functions in intestinal tissues with necrotizing enterocolitis. FEBS Open Bio 2021; 11:1907-1920. [PMID: 33932136 PMCID: PMC8255851 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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We previously demonstrated that microRNA(miR)‐223 is overexpressed in intestinal tissue of infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The objective of the current study was to identify the target gene of miR‐223 and to investigate the role of the miR‐223/nuclear factor I‐A (NFIA) axis in cellular functions that underpin the pathophysiology of NEC. The target gene of miR‐223 was identified by in silico target prediction bioinformatics, luciferase assay, and western blotting. We investigated downstream signals of miR‐223 and cellular functions by overexpressing the miRNA in Caco‐2 and FHs74 cells stimulated with lipopolysaccharide or lipoteichoic acid (LTA). NFIA was identified as a target gene of miR‐223. Overexpression of miR‐223 significantly induced MYOM1 and inhibited NFIA and RGN in Caco‐2 cells, while costimulation with LTA decreased expression of GNA11, MYLK, and PRKCZ. Expression levels of GNA11, MYLK, IL‐6, and IL‐8 were increased, and levels of NFIA and RGN were decreased in FHs74 cells. These potential downstream genes were significantly correlated with levels of miR‐223 or NFIA in primary NEC tissues. Overexpression of miR‐223 significantly increased apoptosis of Caco‐2 and FHs74 cells, while proliferation of FHs74 was inhibited. These results suggest that upon binding with NFIA, miR‐223 regulates functional effectors in pathways of apoptosis, cell proliferation, G protein signaling, inflammation, and smooth muscle contraction. The miR‐223/NFIA axis may play an important role in the pathophysiology of NEC by enhancing inflammation and tissue damage.
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- Yu Zheng Wu
- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Szilágyi B, Fejes Z, Rusznyák Á, Fenyvesi F, Pócsi M, Halmi S, Griger Z, Kunapuli SP, Kappelmayer J, Nagy B. Platelet Microparticles Enriched in miR-223 Reduce ICAM-1-Dependent Vascular Inflammation in Septic Conditions. Front Physiol 2021; 12:658524. [PMID: 34135769 PMCID: PMC8201999 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.658524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In the process of sepsis, activated platelets shed microvesicles containing microRNAs (miRNAs), which can be internalized by distinct recipient cells in circulation, consequently eliciting a potent capability to regulate their cellular functions in different diseases. In the present study, activated human platelets transferring miR-223 into endothelial cells via platelet-derived microparticles (PMPs) was investigated in vitro during septic conditions with a proposed mechanism involving in downregulation of the enhanced expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). The uptake of PMPs encasing miR-223 and the adhesion of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) on human coronary artery endothelial cells (HCAECs) were observed by immunofluorescence microscopy upon co-culture with PMPs isolated from sepsis or control plasma. The expression of miR-223-3p and its gene target ICAM1 in HCAECs were quantified by RT-qPCR and ELISA after the cells were incubated with septic or control PMPs, whose levels were induced with thrombin-receptor activating peptide (TRAP). Leukocyte-depleted platelets (LDPs) from septic patients showed a decreased miR-223 level, while septic plasma and PMPs revealed an elevated miRNA level compared to control samples. Similarly, TRAP-activated LDPs demonstrated a reduced intracellular miR-223 expression, while increased levels in the supernatant and PMP isolates were observed vs. untreated samples. Furthermore, TNF-α alone resulted in decreased miR-223 and elevated ICAM1 levels in HCAECs, while PMPs raised the miRNA level that was associated with downregulated ICAM1 expression at both mRNA and protein levels under TNF-α treatment. Importantly, miR-223 was turned out not to be newly synthesized as shown in unchanged pre-miR-223 level, and mature miR-223 expression was also elevated in the presence of PMPs in HCAECs after transfection with Dicer1 siRNA. In addition, septic PMPs containing miR-223 decreased ICAM1 with a reduction of PBMC binding to HCAECs. In conclusion, septic platelets released PMPs carrying functional miR-223 lower ICAM1 expression in endothelial cells, which may be a protective role against excessive sepsis-induced vascular inflammation.
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- Bernadett Szilágyi
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Kálmán Laki Doctoral School of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Kálmán Laki Doctoral School of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology and Sol Sherry Thrombosis Center, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Kálmán Laki Doctoral School of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.,Kálmán Laki Doctoral School of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Pordzik J, Eyileten-Postuła C, Jakubik D, Czajka P, Nowak A, De Rosa S, Gąsecka A, Cieślicka-Kapłon A, Sulikowski P, Filipiak KJ, Mirowska-Guzel D, Siller-Matula JM, Postuła M. MiR-126 Is an Independent Predictor of Long-Term All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2371. [PMID: 34071189 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs are endogenous non-coding RNAs that are involved in numerous biological processes through regulation of gene expression. The aim of our study was to determine the ability of several miRNAs to predict mortality and response to antiplatelet treatment among T2DM patients. Two hundred fifty-two patients with diabetes were enrolled in the study. Among the patients included, 26 (10.3%) patients died within a median observation time of 5.9 years. The patients were receiving either acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 75 mg (65%), ASA 150 mg (15%) or clopidogrel (19%). Plasma miR-126, miR-223, miR-125a-3p and Let-7e expressions were assessed by quantitative real time PCR and compared between the patients who survived and those who died. Adjusted Cox-regression analysis was used for prediction of mortality. Differential miRNA expression due to different antiplatelet treatment was analyzed. After including all miRNAs into one multivariate Cox regression model, only miR-126 was predictive of future occurrence of long-term all-cause death (HR = 5.82, 95% CI: 1.3–24.9; p = 0.024). Furthermore, miR-126, Let-7e and miR-223 expressions in the clopidogrel group were significantly higher than in the ASA group (p = 0.014; p = 0.013; p = 0.028, respectively). To conclude, miR-126 expression is a strong and independent predictor of long-term all-cause mortality among patients with T2DM. Moreover, miR-223, miR-126 and Let-7e present significant interactions with antiplatelet treatment regimens and clinical outcomes.
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Aalami AH, Pouresmaeil V, Amirabadi A, Mojahed FH, Rad MQ, Sahebkar A. Evaluation of the Diagnostic Properties of Serum hsa- miR-223-5p in the Detection of Gastric Cancer: A Case-Control Study. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 20:800-808. [PMID: 32013852 DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666200204100602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRs) are a group of small non-coding and single-stranded RNAs of 18 to 25 nucleotides. The study of microRNAs is one of the new ways to detect cancer. In this study, the serum expression of miR-223 in patients with GC was measured and compared with the control group. METHODS This case-control study was conducted on 39 patients with GC and 39 control subjects who visited the Reza Radiotherapy and Oncology Center, Mashhad, Iran, due to gastrointestinal complaints. The demographic information was collected, and the serum levels of miR-223 were measured using the real-time PCR technique in all study subjects. The association between the GC of miR-223 and tumor staging and cancer progression was assessed. RESULTS The miR-223 expression in GC patients was 3.10-fold higher than that of the control group (p<0.0001). The miR-223 expression was significantly higher in the GC stages and grades compared to the control group (p<0.0001 each). However, there was no significant effect for age, smoking, and gender on miR- 223 expression in GC and controls. At the optimal cutoff value of 0.7436, the maximal sensitivity of 89.74% and specificity of 84.62% were achieved for miR-223 (p<0.001). The sensitivity and specificity for miR-223 for differentiating low grades from high grade were 92.31% and 73.08% (p=0.0003), and for differentiating low stages from the high stage was 81.82% and 39.29% respectively (p=0.696). CONCLUSION This study revealed that miR-223 could be considered as a non-invasive diagnostic marker in the early diagnosis of GC.
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- Amir H Aalami
- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mashhad Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Solid Tumors Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Reza Radiation Oncology Center, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Mashhad Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Yang QB, Li LQ, Zhang QB, He YL, Mi QS, Zhou JG. microRNA-223 Deficiency Exacerbates Acute Inflammatory Response to Monosodium Urate Crystals by Targeting NLRP3. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:1845-1858. [PMID: 34007200 PMCID: PMC8123978 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s307796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objective MicroRNAs were identified as master-switch molecules limiting acute inflammatory response. This study investigated the potential role of microRNA (miR)-223 in the mechanism of gout. Methods Wild-type (WT) and miR-223 knock-out (KO) mice were used to evaluate the phenotypes of gout models. Inflammatory cytokines were measured in air pouch and peritoneal cavity lavage fluid. In addition to miR-223 level in gout patients, miR-223 and pro-inflammatory genes were examined in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) from mice as well as peripheral blood mononuclear cells from healthy controls (HC) treated with monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in vitro. Results MiR-223 was up-regulated in the early phase in BMDMs from WT mice after MSU challenge and decreased rapidly, and this was not observed in miR-223 KO mice in vitro. In addition, miR-223 was required for macrophages homeostasis. In comparison with WT mice in vivo, miR-223 deficiency exacerbated swelling index of MSU-induced inflammation in foot pad and ankle joint models. MiR-223 deficiency also markedly aggravated inflammatory cells infiltration and cytokines release including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) in the air pouch and peritonitis models. In the in vitro experiments, miR-223 deficiency promoted the inflammatory response by targeting NLR family pyrin domain containing protein 3 (NLRP3). Besides, miR-223 level was down-regulated in gout patients and in HC exposed to MSU in vitro. Conclusion MiR-223 was down-regulated in gout patients and miR-223 deficiency exacerbated inflammatory response in diverse murine models, suggesting that up-regulation of miR-223 could be a potential therapeutic strategy for alleviating gouty inflammation.
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- Qi-Bin Yang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.,Henry Ford Immunology Program, Departments of Dermatology and Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Henry Ford Immunology Program, Departments of Dermatology and Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.,Department of Gerontology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Henry Ford Immunology Program, Departments of Dermatology and Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Clinical Medical College and The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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Favero A, Segatto I, Perin T, Belletti B. The many facets of miR-223 in cancer: Oncosuppressor, oncogenic driver, therapeutic target, and biomarker of response. Wiley Interdiscip Rev RNA 2021; 12:e1659. [PMID: 33951281 PMCID: PMC8518860 DOI: 10.1002/wrna.1659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Given their intrinsic pleiotropism, microRNAs (miR) play complex biological roles, in both normal and pathological conditions. Often the same miR can act as oncogene or oncosuppressor, depending on the biological process dysregulated in each specific tissue. miR‐223 does not represent an exception to this rule and its functions greatly differ in different contexts. miR‐223 has been widely studied in the hematopoietic compartment, where it plays a central role in innate immune response, regulating myeloid differentiation and granulocytes function. Accordingly, dysregulated expression of miR‐223 has been associated to different inflammatory disorders and tumors arising from the immune compartment. Most carcinomas, breast cancer being the most studied, display loss of miR‐223. However, in gastro‐esophageal cancers miR‐223 is frequently overexpressed and correlates with worse prognosis. A link between miR‐223 and response to CDK4/6‐inhibitors has been recently proposed, suggesting a role as biomarker of therapeutic response. The notion that one of the most commonly mutated protein in cancer, mutant p53, binds the promoter of miR‐223 and suppresses its transcription, adds a further level of complexity to the full understanding of miR‐223 in cancer. In this review, we will summarize the current knowledge on the molecular networks that alter or are altered by miR‐223, in different cancer types. We will discuss if the times are ready for the exploitation of miR‐223 as predictive biomarker of treatment response or, even, as therapeutic target, in specific settings. Finally, we will suggest which could be the next steps to be taken for a realistic clinical application of miR‐223. This article is categorized under:RNA in Disease and Development > RNA in Disease
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- Andrea Favero
- Molecular Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO Aviano), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy
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- Molecular Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO Aviano), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO Aviano), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy
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- Molecular Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO Aviano), IRCCS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy
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Vaillancourt M, Hubert A, Subra C, Boucher J, Bazié WW, Vitry J, Berrazouane S, Routy JP, Trottier S, Tremblay C, Jenabian MA, Benmoussa A, Provost P, Tessier PA, Gilbert C. Velocity Gradient Separation Reveals a New Extracellular Vesicle Population Enriched in miR-155 and Mitochondrial DNA. Pathogens 2021; 10:pathogens10050526. [PMID: 33925397 PMCID: PMC8146806 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10050526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their contents (proteins, lipids, messenger RNA, microRNA, and DNA) are viewed as intercellular signals, cell-transforming agents, and shelters for viruses that allow both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. EVs circulating in the blood of individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) may provide insights into pathogenesis, inflammation, and disease progression. However, distinguishing plasma membrane EVs from exosomes, exomeres, apoptotic bodies, virions, and contaminating proteins remains challenging. We aimed at comparing sucrose and iodixanol density and velocity gradients along with commercial kits as a means of separating EVs from HIV particles and contaminating protein like calprotectin; and thereby evaluating the suitability of current plasma EVs analysis techniques for identifying new biomarkers of HIV-1 immune activation. Multiple analysis have been performed on HIV-1 infected cell lines, plasma from HIV-1 patients, or plasma from HIV-negative individuals spiked with HIV-1. Commercial kits, the differential centrifugation and density or velocity gradients to precipitate and separate HIV, EVs, and proteins such as calprotectin, have been used. EVs, virions, and contaminating proteins were characterized using Western blot, ELISA, RT-PCR, hydrodynamic size measurement, and enzymatic assay. Conversely to iodixanol density or velocity gradient, protein and virions co-sedimented in the same fractions of the sucrose density gradient than AChE-positive EVs. Iodixanol velocity gradient provided the optimal separation of EVs from viruses and free proteins in culture supernatants and plasma samples from a person living with HIV (PLWH) or a control and revealed a new population of large EVs enriched in microRNA miR-155 and mitochondrial DNA. Although EVs and their contents provide helpful information about several key events in HIV-1 pathogenesis, their purification and extensive characterization by velocity gradient must be investigated thoroughly before further use as biomarkers. By revealing a new population of EVs enriched in miR-155 and mitochondrial DNA, this study paves a way to increase our understanding of HIV-1 pathogenesis.
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- Myriam Vaillancourt
- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA
- U.S. Military HIV Research Program, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
- Programme de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses, Centre Muraz, Institut National de Santé Publique, Bobo-Dioulasso 01 BP 390, Burkina Faso
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
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- Chronic Viral Illness Service and Division of Hematology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
- Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program, Research Institute, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec, Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada;
- Département de Microbiologie, Infectiologie et Immunologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Département des Sciences Biologiques et Centre de Recherche CERMO-FC, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Montréal, QC H2L 2C4, Canada;
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
- Department of Nutrition, CHU Sainte-Justine—Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec, Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec, Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada; (M.V.); (A.H.); (C.S.); (J.B.); (W.W.B.); (J.V.); (S.B.); (S.T.); (A.B.); (P.P.); (P.A.T.)
- Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec, Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, T1-49, 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 4G2, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(418)-525-4444 (ext. 46107)
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Bazié WW, Goyer B, Boucher J, Zhang Y, Planas D, Chatterjee D, Routy JP, Alary M, Ancuta P, Gilbert C. Diurnal Variation of Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Is Disrupted in People Living with HIV. Pathogens 2021; 10:518. [PMID: 33923310 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10050518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several types of extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by various immune and non-immune cells are present in the human plasma. We previously demonstrated that EV abundance and microRNA content change in pathological conditions, such as HIV infection. Here, we investigated daily variations of large and small EVs, in terms of abundance and microRNA contents in people living with HIV (PLWH) receiving antiretroviral therapy (HIV+ART) and uninfected controls (HIV-). METHODS Venous blood samples from n = 10 HIV+ART and n = 10 HIV- participants were collected at 10:00 and 22:00 the same day. Large and small plasma EVs were purified, counted, and the mature miRNAs miR-29a, miR-29b, miR-92, miR-155, and miR-223 copies were measured by RT-PCR. RESULTS Large EVs were significantly bigger in the plasma collected at 10:00 versus 22:00 in both groups. There was a significant day-night increase in the quantity of 5 miRNAs in HIV- large EVs. In HIV+ART, only miR-155 daily variation has been observed in large EVs. Finally, EV-miRNA content permits to distinguish HIV- to HIV+ART in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION These results point that plasma EV amount and microRNA contents are under daily variation in HIV- people. This new dynamic measure is disrupted in PLWH despite viral-suppressive ART. This study highlights a significant difference concerning EV abundance and their content measured at 22:00 between both groups. Therefore, the time of blood collection must be considered in the future for the EV as biomarkers.
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Li C, Zhao T, Nie L, Zou Y, Zhang Q. MicroRNA-223 decreases cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and enhances cell apoptosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia via targeting Forkhead box O 1. Biosci Rep 2020; 40:BSR20200485. [PMID: 32964916 DOI: 10.1042/BSR20200485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a frequent malignancy in childhood. The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of miR-223 in ALL and its underlying molecular mechanisms. METHODS The mRNA expression of miR-223 and FOXO1 was detected by qRT-RCR in ALL children. The correlation between miR-223 and clinical indexes of ALL was determined. CCRF-CEM and NALM-6 cells were transfected with miR-223 mimic and miR-223 inhibitor, respectively. The proliferation, apoptosis, invasion and migration of CCRF-CEM and NALM-6 cells were measured by MTT, flow cytometry and transwell assay. The protein expression of FOXO1 was detected by Western blot. Additionally, dual-luciferase reporter and RNA pull-down assay were performed to investigate the target gene of miR-223 and validate their targeting relationship. RESULTS The mRNA expression of miR-223 was markedly down-regulated in ALL, but FOXO1 was up-regulated. The protein expression of FOXO1 was highly expressed in CCRF-CEM and NALM-6 cells. The expression of miR-223 was related to WBC, PLT, RBC and risk stratification. Overexpression of miR-223 not only inhibited cell proliferation, migration and invasion, but also induced cell apoptosis. Importantly, FOXO1 was a target gene of miR-223 in ALL cells. Silencing of FOXO1 reversed the effects of miR-223 inhibitor on cell proliferation, migration, invasion and apoptosis in ALL. CONCLUSIONS miR-223 could inhibit cell proliferation, migration and invasion, and promote apoptosis by targeting FOXO1 in ALL.
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Wang X, Seo W, Park SH, Fu Y, Hwang S, Rodrigues RM, Feng D, Gao B, He Y. MicroRNA-223 restricts liver fibrosis by inhibiting the TAZ-IHH-GLI2 and PDGF signaling pathways via the crosstalk of multiple liver cell types. Int J Biol Sci 2021; 17:1153-1167. [PMID: 33867837 PMCID: PMC8040312 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.58365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background & Aims: Liver fibrosis is a common consequence of chronic liver injury and is characterized by the accumulation of extracellular matrix mainly generated from activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). At present, the mechanisms underlying liver fibrogenesis remain obscure and effective pharmacological therapies are lacking. Neutrophil-specific microRNA-223 (miR-223) plays an important role in controlling the development of various liver diseases; however, its role in HSC activation and liver fibrosis remains unclear. Methods: Liver fibrosis was induced by chronic carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) injection of miR-223 knockout (miR-223KO) mice and littermate wild-type controls. MiR-223 was overexpressed in cultured HSCs to determine its function and targets during HSC activation and proliferation. The expression of miR-223 and pri-miR-223 was examined in primary HSCs isolated from CCl4-treated mice and in cultured HSCs. The communication between HSCs and neutrophils was studied by performing in vitro co-culture experiments. Results: Genetic deletion of miR-223 exacerbated chronic CCl4-induced liver fibrosis. Administration of miR-223 inhibited liver fibrosis by inhibiting the transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (TAZ)-Indian hedgehog (IHH)-GLI Family Zinc Finger 2 (GLI2) pathway via the crosstalk between hepatocytes and HSCs. Overexpression of miR-223 also directly attenuated Gli2 as well as platelet-derived growth factor receptor α/β (Pdgfra/b) expression in HSCs, thereby suppressing HSC activation and proliferation. The expression of pri-miR-223 and miR-223 was downregulated during HSC activation in vitro. Expression of pri-miR-223 was also decreased in activated HSCs in vivo in fibrotic livers but mature miR-223 expression was not reduced. Finally, in co-culture experiments, activated HSCs were able to take up miR-223-enriched extracellular vesicles from neutrophils, resulting in elevation of miR-223. Conclusion: MiR-223 restricts liver fibrosis by targeting multiple genes in hepatocytes and HSCs, providing potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of liver fibrosis.
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- Xiaolin Wang
- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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Abdul-Maksoud RS, Rashad NM, Elsayed WSH, Ali MA, Kamal NM, Zidan HE. Circulating miR-181a and miR-223 expression with the potential value of biomarkers for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus and predicting lupus nephritis. J Gene Med 2021; 23:e3326. [PMID: 33617143 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND MicroRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to the development and progression of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by affecting a wide range of targeted genes and facilitating the development of lupus nephritis (LN). The present study aimed to analyze the serum expression of miR-181a and miR-223 in SLE patients and to assess whether they could serve as novel biomarkers for SLE diagnosis and to distinguish LN. METHODS The study included 70 control subjects and 116 patients with SLE (67 non-LN and 49 LN groups). Circulating miR-181a and miR-223 expression levels were analyzed among the Egyptian population using a real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Up-regulation of miR-181a was detected among SLE patients compared to healthy controls and higher values were reported among the LN group compared to the non-LN group. Down-regulation of miR-223 was reported among SLE patients compared to controls and lower values were reported among the LN group compared to the non-LN group. The higher miR-181a expression and the lower miR-223 expression were associated with higher stages of LN. SLE disease activity index, proteinuria and serum creatinine were independently correlated with miR-181a and miR-223 among SLE patients by linear regression analysis. Receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that combined miR-181a and miR-223 expression increased the sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of SLE and further distinguished LN from non-LN patients. CONCLUSIONS miR-181a and miR-223 could play a role in evaluating SLE disease progression and prognosis. Combined miR-181a and miR-223 expression analysis could serve as novel serum-based biomarkers in the diagnosis of SLE and predicting LN among Egyptians.
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- Rehab S Abdul-Maksoud
- Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Liu W, Zhou N, Liu Y, Zhang W, Li X, Wang Y, Zheng R, Zhang Y. Mesenchymal stem cell exosome-derived miR-223 alleviates acute graft-versus-host disease via reducing the migration of donor T cells. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 12:153. [PMID: 33637123 PMCID: PMC7913292 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02159-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been utilized in treating acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD) as they show strong immunosuppressive capacity through the release of various mediators, including immunosuppressive molecules, growth factors, chemokines, and exosomes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) derived from MSC exosomes (MSCs-Exo) play a critical role in the regulation of immune responses. However, the function of miRNAs in treating aGvHD remains unknown. Here, we performed expression profiling of exosome-miRNAs from human umbilical cord MSCs (huc-MSCs) and murine compact bone MSCs (mb-MSCs) to investigate their immunoregulation effects in aGvHD. Methods Huc-MSCs-Exo and mb-MSCs-Exo were isolated and constructed MSCs-Exo-derived miRNA expression profiling using high-throughput sequencing. High expression of miR-223 was identified in both kinds of MSCs-Exo by bioinformatics analysis and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). In vitro cell crawling assay, transmigration assay and adhesion assay were subsequently applied to investigate the regulation of miR-223 on T cells. MiR-223 target gene was analyzed by western blot, luciferase analysis, and qPCR. Moreover, murine aGvHD model was established by infusing splenocytes and bone marrow nuclear cells from C57BL/6j mice (H-2Kb) into BALB/c recipient mice (H-2Kd). For therapeutic effect, MSCs or miR-223 Agomir were injected via tail vein. The general conditions of the mice in each group were monitored. Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining was used to detect pathological changes of mice spleen, liver, and intestine. Mechanistically, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry were used to evaluate donor T cell migration, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the expression of serum inflammatory cytokines IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-17. Results High-throughput sequencing revealed high expression of miR-223 in huc-MSCs-Exo and mb-MSCs-Exo. MiR-223 could restrain adhesion and migration of T cells by inhibiting ICAM-1 expression in mouse lymphatic endothelial cells. MiR-223Agomir infusion attenuated aGvHD clinical symptoms, reduced the donor T cell infiltration into the spleen, liver, and intestine, and decreased inflammatory cytokines IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-17. Conclusion MSCs-Exo-derived miR-223 could attenuate aGvHD in mice through decreasing donor T cell migration. Our results unveil a new role of MSCs-Exo containing miR-223 in the treatment of aGvHD. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13287-021-02159-2.
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- Weijiang Liu
- Department of Experimental Hematology and Biochemistry, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Experimental Hematology and Biochemistry, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pediatrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, 300052, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Experimental Hematology and Biochemistry, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Experimental Hematology and Biochemistry, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China.,Department of Medical Administration, The Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Experimental Hematology and Biochemistry, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Experimental Hematology and Biochemistry, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, 300052, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Experimental Hematology and Biochemistry, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China.
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Bazié WW, Boucher J, Vitry J, Goyer B, Routy JP, Tremblay C, Trottier S, Jenabian MA, Provost P, Alary M, Gilbert C. Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Subtypes May be Useful as Potential Biomarkers of Immune Activation in People With HIV. Pathog Immun 2021; 6:1-28. [PMID: 33987483 PMCID: PMC8109236 DOI: 10.20411/pai.v6i1.384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are intercellular messengers with epigenetic potential since they can shuttle microRNA (miRNA). EVs and miRNA play a role in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection immunopathogenesis. Chronic immune activation and systemic inflammation during HIV infection despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) are associated with non-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) comorbidities in people living with HIV (PLWH). Analysis of plasma EVs and their miRNA content may be useful as immune activation or inflammatory biomarkers in PLWH receiving ART. In this study, we hypothesized that the number, size, and miRNA of large and small EVs could reflect immune activation associated with an elevated CD8 T-cell count or a low CD4/CD8 ratio in PLWH. Methods Plasma EVs subtype purified from PLWH and uninfected controls were sized using dynamic light scattering and quantified using flow cytometry and acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity. Expression of mature miRNAs miR-92, miR-155, miR-223 was measured by quantitative reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction in EVs and leucocytes. Results HIV infection induces increased production of small EVs in plasma. EV subtypes were differentially enriched in miR-92, miR-155, and miR-223. Positive correlations between CD8 T-cell count and large EVs abundance and small EVs AChE activity were observed. CD4/CD8 ratio was negatively correlated with small EV AChE activity, and miRNA-155 level per small EV was negatively correlated with CD8 T-cell count. Conclusions These findings suggest that quantifying large or small EVs and profiling miRNA content per EV might provide new functional biomarkers of immune activation and inflammation.
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- Wilfried Wenceslas Bazié
- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département de microbiologie-infectiologie et d'immunologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Programme de recherche sur les maladies infectieuses, Centre Muraz, Institut National de Santé Publique, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département de microbiologie-infectiologie et d'immunologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département de microbiologie-infectiologie et d'immunologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Chronic Viral Illness Service and Division of Hematology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program, Research Institute, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.,Département de microbiologie, infectiologie et immunologie, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département de microbiologie-infectiologie et d'immunologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Département des sciences biologiques, Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département de microbiologie-infectiologie et d'immunologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département de médecine sociale et préventive, Faculté de médecine, Université de Laval, Québec, C, Canada.,Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département de microbiologie-infectiologie et d'immunologie, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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Jie F, Xiao S, Qiao Y, You Y, Feng Y, Long Y, Li S, Wu Y, Li Y, Du Q. Kuijieling decoction suppresses NLRP3-Mediated pyroptosis to alleviate inflammation and experimental colitis in vivo and in vitro. J Ethnopharmacol 2021; 264:113243. [PMID: 32781258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an autoimmune disease. Although the mortality rate of UC is not very high, it has a considerable morbidity rate and an unsatisfactory cure rate. Without effective treatment, UC is likely to develop into colon cancer. Kuijieling (KJL) is an effective empirical formula to treat UC in the clinical setting, and it has been proven to have curative effects against UC. AIM OF THE STUDY In a previous study, we demonstrated that KJL could suppress NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) to reduce inflammatory cytokines and alleviate UC. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of KJL in more detail, from the perspective of pyroptosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We established a dextran sulfate sodium-induced UC mouse model and RAW264.7 cells to measure different indicators with different experimental methods. The efficiency of KJL was evaluated by measuring the length and unit weight of mouse colons, and assessment of pathological injury was performed using HE staining. We detected different expression levels of NLRP3, apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC), caspase-1, gasdermin-D C-terminal domain (GSDMD-C), gasdermin-D N-terminal domain (GSDMD-N), IL-1β, and IL-18 in colon tissues and cells using RT-qPCR and western blotting. Immunohistochemistry was used for tissues and immunofluorescence for cells to confirm protein expression. IL-1β and IL-18 were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in serum, tissue, and cell culture supernatant. MiR-223 was detected using RT-qPCR. RESULTS After administration of KJL suspension, colon damage in KJL groups was milder than in model groups. ASC, caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 mRNA levels in colon tissue were decreased to different degrees in the KJL groups. Protein expression of NLRP3, caspase-1, GSDMD-N, IL-1β, and IL-18 in vivo decreased significantly in the KJL groups. In addition, Mir-223 level decreased in colon tissue of the KJL groups. In vitro, NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, GSDMD-N, IL-1β, and IL-18 levels decreased to varying degrees, at both mRNA and protein levels. Mir-223 was lower in the KJL groups than in the model group. Furthermore, KJL was shown to regulate the level of miR-223, which returned to normal after its expression was inhibited or promoted, and the levels of associated indicators also returned to normal after transfection. CONCLUSIONS KJL is able to inhibit pyroptosis to alleviate UC, but these suppression effects were not mediated through miR-223 regulation.
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- Fengming Jie
- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pharmaceutical College, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Liaoning, 110000, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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- Pi-Wei Institute, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China; Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, 510006, PR China.
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Purwanto I, Heriyanto DS, Widodo I, Hakimi M, Hardianti MS, Aryandono T, Haryana SM. MicroRNA-223 is Associated with Resistance Towards Platinum-based Chemotherapy and Worse Prognosis in Indonesian Triple-negative Breast Cancer Patients. Breast Cancer (Dove Med Press) 2021; 13:1-7. [PMID: 33442288 PMCID: PMC7797287 DOI: 10.2147/bctt.s291014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Purpose Determining the optimal strategy to implement systemic treatment modalities has been challenging in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). We aim to investigate the role of microRNA-223 (miR-223) as prognostic factor and predictor of response toward chemotherapy in TNBC. Patients and Methods We retrospectively analyzed the association of pretreatment miR-223 expression with clinicopathologic characteristics and 36-month overall survival (OS) of 53 all stages TNBC patients. Tumor level of miR-223 was measured using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (expressed in fold change). Cutoff value for miR-223 was determined by using receiver operating curve (ROC). Kaplan-Meier curve was used to perform survival analysis. Results The optimum cutoff value for miR-223 was 23.435 (AUC: 0.706, 95%CI: 0.565-0.848; p:0.01; sensitivity: 78.6%; specificity: 56%) and was used to categorize mir-223 expression into over- and underexpressed group. Overexpression of miR-223 was associated with increased expression of EGFR (69.7% vs 35%, p: 0.022) and lower 36-month OS (33.3% vs 70%; median OS±SE (months): 25.66±1.58 vs 30.23±1.99; log rank p<0.05). Worse survival is observed in miR-223 overexpressed group receiving platinum-based chemotherapy compared to miR-223 underexpressed group (mean OS (95%CI) months: 24.7 (20.3-29.1) vs 34.3 (31.2-37.4); p<0.01), while no significant difference observed in non-platinum containing regimen. No significant association was observed between miR-223 expression with other clinicopathologic characteristics. Conclusion Overexpression of miR-223 is associated with increased expression of EGFR, worse prognosis, and resistance toward platinum-based chemotherapy in Indonesian TNBC patients.
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- Ibnu Purwanto
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University/Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University/Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University/Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University/Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University/Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University/Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University/Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Maruyama D, Kocatürk B, Lee Y, Abe M, Lane M, Moreira D, Chen S, Fishbein MC, Porritt RA, Noval Rivas M, Arditi M. MicroRNA-223 Regulates the Development of Cardiovascular Lesions in LCWE-Induced Murine Kawasaki Disease Vasculitis by Repressing the NLRP3 Inflammasome. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:662953. [PMID: 34026693 PMCID: PMC8138581 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.662953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute febrile childhood illness and systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology, is the leading cause of acquired heart disease among children. Experimental data from murine models of KD vasculitis and transcriptomics data generated from whole blood of KD patients indicate the involvement of the NLRP3 inflammasome and interleukin-1 (IL-1) signaling in KD pathogenesis. MicroRNA-223 (miR-223) is a negative regulator of NLRP3 activity and IL-1β production, and its expression has been reported to be upregulated during acute human KD; however, the specific role of miR-223 during KD vasculitis remains unknown. Here, using the Lactobacillus casei cell wall extract (LCWE) murine model of KD vasculitis, we demonstrate increased miR-223 expression in LCWE-induced cardiovascular lesions. Compared with control WT mice, LCWE-injected miR-223-deficient mice (miR223 -/y ) developed more severe coronary arteritis and aortitis, as well as more pronounced abdominal aorta aneurysms and dilations. The enhanced cardiovascular lesions and KD vasculitis observed in LCWE-injected miR223 -/y mice correlated with increased NLRP3 inflammasome activity and elevated IL-1β production, indicating that miR-223 limits cardiovascular lesion development by downmodulating NLRP3 inflammasome activity. Collectively, our data reveal a previously unappreciated role of miR-223 in regulating innate immune responses and in limiting KD vasculitis and its cardiovascular lesions by constraining the NLRP3 inflammasome and the IL-1β pathway. These data also suggest that miR-223 expression may be used as a marker for KD vasculitis pathogenesis and provide a novel therapeutic target.
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- Daisuke Maruyama
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Infectious and Immunological Diseases Research Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Pathology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Infectious and Immunological Diseases Research Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Infectious and Immunological Diseases Research Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Infectious and Immunological Diseases Research Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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