类风湿关节炎血清miR-410-3p表达与膝关节软组织病变的关系

目的 探究类风湿关节炎（RA）患者血清miR-410-3p的表达及其与膝关节软组织病变的关系。方法 选取我院收治的RA患者89例,根据28个关节疾病活动度评分（DAS28）将其分为活动组（42例）、缓解组（47例）;另选取同期体检健康志愿者52例为健康组。RT-PCR法检测血清miR-410-3p的表达水平;超声检查膝关节软组织病变情况;采用Pearson法分析血清miR-410-3p表达与膝关节软组织病变的关系。结果 活动组和缓解组患者血清miR-410-3p表达水平均低于健康组（P<0.05）,活动组患者血清miR-410-3p表达水平低于缓解组（P<0.05）。活动组和缓解组患者股骨内、外侧踝软骨厚度均小于健康组（P<0.05）,且活动组患者上述指标小于缓解组（P<0.05）;活动组和缓解组患者髌上囊液体深度、滑膜厚度大于健康组（P<0.05）,且活动组患者髌上囊液体深度、滑膜厚度大于缓解组（P<0.05）。RA患者血清miR-410-3p水平与髌上囊液体深度和滑膜厚度呈正相关（P<0.05）,与股骨内、外侧踝软骨厚度呈负相关（P<...     

miR-491-5p参与调节 人膀胱癌细胞系EJ对5-氟尿嘧啶的敏感性

目的探讨miR-491-5p对人膀胱癌细胞系EJ 5-氟尿嘧啶(5-fluorouracil,5-FU)敏感性的影响及初步机制。方法 RT-qPCR检测miR-491-5p在膀胱癌化疗敏感与耐药组织中表达水平。构建5-FU耐药的EJ/5-FU细胞系,并分别用RT-qPCR和Western blot检测miR-491-5p表达和AKT与STAT3磷酸化水平。将miR-491-5p抑制剂转入细胞系EJ或将miR-491-5p模拟物转入EJ/5-FU细胞,并在5-FU存在的条件下分别用CCK-8法、Annexin V-FITC/PI染色法、划痕法、Transwell小室法和Western blot检测细胞活性、凋亡、伤口愈合、迁移、侵袭和AKT与STAT3磷酸化水平。结果 miR-491-5p在化疗耐药组织和EJ/5-FU细胞系中表达显著降低(P0.01)。下调miR-491-5p表达后,5-FU对细胞系EJ的细胞活性、伤口愈合、迁移和侵袭的抑制作用和凋亡的促进作用均显著减弱(P0.01);上调miR-491-5p表达后,5-FU对EJ/5-FU细胞系的细胞活性、伤口愈合、迁移和侵袭的抑制作用和凋亡的促进作用均显著增加(P0.01)。AKT及STAT3磷酸化水平在EJ/5-FU细胞系中显著升高(P0.01);下调miR-491-5p后,细胞系EJ中AKT及STAT3磷酸化水平显著升高(P0.01);上调miR-491-5p后,EJ/5-FU细胞系中AKT及STAT3磷酸化水平显著降低(P0.01)。结论下调miR-491-5p表达降低细胞系EJ对5-FU的敏感性;上调miR-491-5p表达抑制EJ/5-FU细胞系对5-FU耐药性。miR-491-5p调节细胞系EJ 5-FU耐药性的过程中伴随着AKT及STAT3磷酸化的改变。     

circ_0052112通过靶向miR-515-5p对乳腺癌细胞紫杉醇耐药的影响

目的 探讨环状RNA0052112(circ_0052112)对乳腺癌细胞紫杉醇耐药的影响和可能机制.方法 实时定量PCR(RT-qPCR)检测紫杉醇化疗敏感乳腺癌组织、紫杉醇化疗耐药乳腺癌组织、紫杉醇耐药乳腺癌细胞(MCF-7/PTX)及亲本细胞MCF-7中circ_0052112和miR-515-5p表达水平.双荧...     

miR-17-5p通过靶向调控PTEN表达抑制乳腺癌的增殖、侵袭及迁移

目的 探讨miR-17-5p在乳腺癌中的表达和对乳腺癌细胞的调控作用及其作用机制。方法 采用RT-qPCR和Western blot方法检测乳腺癌组织和细胞中miR-17-5p和PTEN的表达;CCK-8法检测细胞增殖;流式细胞术检测凋亡,Transwell实验和划痕实验检测细胞侵袭和转移。Western blot检测PTEN蛋白表达变化;采用荧光素酶活性检测miR-17-5p与PTEN的相互作用。结果 与对照组相比,乳腺癌组织和细胞中miR-17-5p表达升高,同时PTEN水平降低。体外实验发现,miR-17-5p的敲减能够抑制乳腺癌细胞增殖和转移。荧光素酶报告基因实验发现PTEN是miR-17-5p的靶点。miR-17-5p下调促进乳腺癌细胞PTEN蛋白的表达。结论 miR-17-5p与乳腺癌患者预后相关,同时miR-17-5p下调能显著抑制乳腺癌细胞的增殖和侵袭转移。     

miR-425-5p靶向FOXJ3对乳腺癌细胞的作用研究

目的 探讨微小RNA-425-5p(miR-425-5p)靶向FOXJ3对乳腺癌细胞的作用.方法 用Lipofiectamine2000分别将miR-425-5p inhibitor及NC转染至MDA-MB-231乳腺癌细胞作为miR-425-5p inhibitor组和NC组,不做任何处理的为对照组.通过RT-qPC...     

miR-218-5p靶向HMGB1参与脂多糖诱导的足细胞损伤

目的探究miR-218-5p、高迁移率蛋白B1(HMGB1)在脂多糖(LPS)诱导的小鼠足细胞损伤中的作用。方法将小鼠足细胞分为4组:正常对照组、LPS诱导组、HMGB1 shRNA+LPS组、miR-218-5p mimics+LPS组。Western blot和Real-time PCR分别检测各组HMGB1、TLR4、MyD88、TNF-α、IL-6、synaptopodin、ZO-1蛋白和mRNA表达水平;免疫荧光检测synaptopodin、ZO-1的表达和定位;Transwell检测足细胞迁移能力;双荧光素酶报告基因验证miR-218-5p和HMGB1的关系。结果 LPS刺激后,HMGB1、TLR4、MyD88表达明显升高,炎性因子TNF-α、IL-6表达升高,而足细胞标记蛋白synaptopodin、ZO-1表达降低,同时足细胞迁移能力明显增强。沉默HMGB1或过表达miR-218-5p可降低TLR4、MyD88,TNF-α、IL-6表达,增加synaptopodin、ZO-1表达,抑制足细胞迁移能力,缓解足细胞损伤。荧光素酶报告基因检测提示miR-218-5p可直接作用...     

miR-129-5p靶向调控VCP抑制骨肉瘤细胞体外迁徙侵袭

目的 探讨miR-129-5p是否靶向调控VCP基因抑制骨肉瘤细胞迁徙侵袭.方法 构建miR-129-5p过表达及低表达的慢病毒载体,转染骨肉瘤细胞U2-OS;采用实时荧光定量PCR检测上调及下调miR-129-5p的U2-OS细胞中miR-129-5p的表达量;采用RT-PCR和Western blot技术检测VCP mRNA和蛋白表达;采用划痕实验和Transwell侵袭实验检测细胞迁徙、侵袭情况.结果 实时荧光定量PCR结果显示U2-OS细胞中miR-129-5p表达被明显上调或下调;RT-PCR和Western blot检测结果显示:miR-129-5p上调U2-OS细胞组中VCP mRNA和蛋白表达水平显著低于阴性对照细胞组(阴性慢病毒转染);miR-129-5p下调U2-OS细胞组中VCP mRNA和蛋白表达水平显著高于阴性对照细胞组;miR-129-5p上调U2-OS细胞迁徙和侵袭力显著低于阴性对照细胞,miR-129-5p下调的U2-OS细胞迁徙和侵袭力显著高于阴性对照细胞.结论 miR-129-5p靶向调控VCP的表达而抑制骨肉瘤细胞迁徙和侵袭能力.     

Expression and function of microRNA-188-5p in activated rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts

Activated synovial fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis (RASF) play a critical role in the pathology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Recent studies suggested that deregulation of microRNAs (miRs) affects the development and progression of RA. Therefore, we aimed to identify de-regulated miRs in RASF and to identify target genes that may contribute to the aggressive phenotype of RASF. Quantitative real-time PCR revealed a marked downregulation of miR-188-5p in synovial tissue samples of RA patients as well as in RASF. Exposure to the cytokine interleukine-1β lead to a further downregulation of miR-188-5p expression levels compared to control cells. Re-expression of miR-188-5p in RASF by transient transfection significantly inhibited cell migration. However, miR-188-5p re-expression had no effects on glycosaminoglycan degradation or expression of repellent factors, which have been previously shown to affect the invasive behavior of RASF. In search for target genes of miR-188-5p in RASF we performed gene expression profiling in RASF and found a strong regulatory effect of miR-188-5p on the hyaluronan binding protein KIAA1199 as well as collagens COL1A1 and COL12A1, which was confirmed by qRT-PCR. In silico analysis revealed that KIAA1199 carries a 3’UTR binding site for miR-188-5p. COL1A1 and COL12A1 showed no binding site in the mRNA region, suggesting an indirect regulation of these two genes by miR-188-5p. In summary, our study showed that miR-188-5p is down-regulated in RA in vitro and in vivo, most likely triggered by an inflammatory environment. MiR-188-5p expression is correlated to the activation state of RASF and inhibits migration of these cells. Furthermore, miR-188-5p is directly and indirectly regulating the expression of genes, which may play a role in extracellular matrix formation and destruction in RA. Herewith, this study identified potential novel therapeutic targets to inhibit the development and progression of RA.     

Expression and function of microRNA-188-5p in activated rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts

Activated synovial fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis (RASF) play a critical role in the pathology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Recent studies suggested that deregulation of microRNAs (miRs) affects the development and progression of RA. Therefore, we aimed to identify de-regulated miRs in RASF and to identify target genes that may contribute to the aggressive phenotype of RASF. Quantitative real-time PCR revealed a marked downregulation of miR-188-5p in synovial tissue samples of RA patients as well as in RASF. Exposure to the cytokine interleukine-1β lead to a further downregulation of miR-188-5p expression levels compared to control cells. Re-expression of miR-188-5p in RASF by transient transfection significantly inhibited cell migration. However, miR-188-5p re-expression had no effects on glycosaminoglycan degradation or expression of repellent factors, which have been previously shown to affect the invasive behavior of RASF. In search for target genes of miR-188-5p in RASF we performed gene expression profiling in RASF and found a strong regulatory effect of miR-188-5p on the hyaluronan binding protein KIAA1199 as well as collagens COL1A1 and COL12A1, which was confirmed by qRT-PCR. In silico analysis revealed that KIAA1199 carries a 3’UTR binding site for miR-188-5p. COL1A1and COL12A1 showed no binding site in the mRNA region, suggesting an indirect regulation of these two genes by miR-188-5p. In summary, our study showed that miR-188-5p is down-regulated in RA in vitro and in vivo, most likely triggered by an inflammatory environment. MiR-188-5p expression is correlated to the activation state of RASF and inhibits migration of these cells. Furthermore, miR-188-5p is directly and indirectly regulating the expression of genes, which may play a role in extracellular matrix formation and destruction in RA. Herewith, this study identified potential novel therapeutic targets to inhibit the development and progression of RA.     

Pre-miR-146a基因rs2910164位点单核苷酸基因多态性及miR-146a表达与类风湿关节炎相关性研究

目的 探讨pre-miR-146a基因rs2910164位点单核苷酸基因多态性及miR-146a表达与类风湿关节炎相关性.方法 采用聚合酶链反应-连接酶检测反应检测123例类风湿关节炎(RA)患者和220例健康对照者pre-miR-146a rs2910164位点基因多态性,应用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应检测68例RA患者、10例骨关节炎(OA)患者及20例健康对照外周血单个核细胞中miR-146a的表达水平,并选取10例RA疾病活动患者行激素加免疫抑制剂正规治疗3个月后miR-146a表达水平的测定.收集并计算RA患者临床参数:发病年龄、性别、类风湿因子(RF)和抗环瓜氨酸肽(抗-CCP)抗体、RA疾病活动(DAS28≥3.2)、骨破坏(X＞Ⅰ期).统计学处理采用X2检验、方差分析、t检验和Pearson相关分析.结果 RA组pre-miR-146a rs2910164位点的基因型频率和等位基因频率与健康对照组比较,差异无统计学意义(P均＞0.05).RA患者pre-miR-146ars2910164位点基因型与发病年龄、性别、RF和抗-CCP抗体阳性率、RA疾病活动、骨破坏阳性率及miR-146a表达量均无相关性(P均＞0.05).RA患者组miR-146a的表达量高于健康对照组和OA组(P均＜0.01),后两组miR-146a的表达量无统计学差异(P＞0.05).RA疾病活动组miR-146a表达高于非活动组和对照组(P均＜0.01),后两组miR-146a的表达量无统计学差异(P＞0.05).RA疾病活动患者治疗后miR-146a表达下降(P＜0.05),DAS28评分降低(P＜0.01).RA患者组miR-146a的表达与红细胞沉降率(ESR,即血沉)、C反应蛋白(CRP)及DAS28评分之间呈正相关(P均＜0.01),与RF、抗-CCP抗体滴度无相关性(P均＞0.05).结论 我国汉族人群中,pre-miR-146a rs2910164位点多态性与RA的易感性、临床参数及miR-146a的表达无相关性,RA患者外周血单个核细胞miR-146a表达上调,其表达水平与RA病情活动有关,miR-146a的检测可能是RA病情活动的一个有用的判断指标.     

miR-424-5p promotes the proliferation and metastasis of colorectal cancer by directly targeting SCN4B

BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide usually diagnosed at advanced stages which causes poor prognosis of patients. Therefore, novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets are urgently needed.Materials and methodsmiR-424-5p was identified through integrated analysis of three public databases. Loss-of-function experiments in HT29 and SW480 cells and mouse xenograft models were performed to explore the regulatory role of miR-424-5p in CRC. Bioinformatics analysis was used for predicting targets of miR-424-5p and its functional and pathway enrichment analysis.ResultsmiR-424-5p expression was significantly upregulated in CRC tissues and cell lines and associated with prognosis of CRC patients. Experiments in vitro and in vivo showed miR-424-5p promotes CRC cell proliferation and metastasis by directly inhibiting SCN4B. Besides, CRC cells secret miR-424-5p into peripheral blood through exosomes and circulating exosomal miR-424-5p could discriminate CRC patients with early stage from healthy people with AUC value of 0.82.ConclusionsmiR-424-5p serves as an oncogene in CRC and circulating exosomal miR-424-5p is a novel potential diagnostic biomarker of CRC patients.     

miR-145-5p suppresses proliferation,metastasis and EMT of colorectal cancer by targeting CDCA3

MicroRNAs play a critical role in regulating the carcinogenesis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Even though its role is unclear in CRC, miR-145-5p has been reported to have anti-oncogene properties in several tumors. Our research examined the function of miR-145-5p in CRC and the potential underlying mechanism. From the bioinformatics and qRT-PCR analysis, miR-145-5p levels were lower in CRC samples and cell lines. LoVo and SW480 cells were treated with miR-145-5p mimics and inhibitor, respectively. Cell cycle, CCK-8 and EdU assays revealed that overexpression of miR-145-5p suppressed cell viability and G1/S phase transition. Conversely, miR-145-5p inhibitor promoted cell growth and cell cycle transition. Elevated miR-145-5p expression also suppressed the migration, invasion and EMT of CRC cells, while miR-145-5p reduction had a reverse effect. CDCA3 was identified as a downstream effector of miR-145-5p and had a negative correlation with the miR-145-5p expression in CRC. In addition, co-transfection of miR-145-5p inhibitor and si-CDCA3 showed that CDCA3 in SW480 cells could reverse the effect caused by miR-145-5p. In conclusion, our findings demonstrated that miR-145-5p could act as a tumor suppressor in CRC by targeting CDCA3, and serve as a diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker of CRC.     

miR-593-5p inhibit cell proliferation by targeting PLK1 in non small cell lung cancer cells

Worldwide, lung cancer has the highest rates of mortality and morbidity, with the majority of its pathology attributable to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MicroRNAs are pivotal in the occurrence and development of cancer. However, the role of miRNA-593-5p in the progression of NSCLC is not clear. In this study, we investigate, in vitro, whether miRNA-593-5p inhibits NSCLC cell proliferation. To clarify its specific mechanism of inhibition, we used bioinformatics to predict its target genes and identified PLK1. Luciferase reporter assay confirmed the binding of miR-593-5p to the PLK1 3′-UTR in a sequence-specific manner in NSCLC cells. Additionally, we also found through Western blot and quantitative RT-PCR that miR-593-5p down-regulates the expression of PLK1 protein. Finally, PLK1 overexpression was shown to disinhibit NSCLC cell proliferation. Taken together, this evidence suggests that miR-593-5p inhibits NSCLC cell proliferation by inhibiting PLK1 expression.     

MicroRNA在类风湿关节炎中的作用

MicroRNA(miRNA)是一类新型保守的非编码单链小分子RNA,能够在转录后水平调节mRNA表达导致蛋白翻译抑制或促进靶mRNA降解.到目前为止,在生物界已发现5000多种miRNA,在miRBase所登记的miRNA数据库中仅人类就有千余种,预计人类有超过30％的蛋白编码基因受miRNA调控.免疫细胞中表达多种miRNA,对固有免疫和适应性免疫的分子通路和细胞分化及功能有广泛的影响,其表达失调将导致免疫相关的疾病(如类风湿关节炎),因此研究miRNA对诊断各种疾病类型及预后有潜在临床应用价值.