下调lncRNA DNM3OS通过靶向miR-193a-3p增强人直肠癌细胞系SW-480的放疗敏感性

目的 探讨lncRNA DNM3OS对直肠癌SW-480细胞的增殖、凋亡以及放射敏感性的影响及分子机制.方法 选取30例直肠癌患者癌组织及癌旁组织,RT-qPCR检测DNM3OS和miR-193a-3p的表达水平;将抑制DNM3OS的表达载体、过表达miR-193a-3p载体转染至SW-480细胞,将DNM3OS与抑制...     

miR-203a-3p promotes loureirin A-induced hair follicle stem cells differentiation by targeting Smad1

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) participate in the repair of skin trauma. Our previous study indicated that loureirin A promoted hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) to repair skin epidermis. However, the mechanism of miRNA-mediated regulation of loureirin A-induced HFSC differentiation remained to be explored. In the present study, HFSCs from rat vibrissa were identified by immunofluorescence in vitro. Microarray and quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction analyses demonstrated that miR-203a-3p was upregulated in differentiated HFSCs induced by loureirin A. The expression of cytoskeletal keratin (CK) 5 and involucrin was promoted by miR-203a-3p mimics while repressed by a miR-203a-3p inhibitor. Smad1 was identified as a key target of miR-203a-3p using target prediction tools. Luciferase reporter gene test confirmed a special target association between miR-203a-3p and Smad1. Short interfering Smad1 was transfected into HFSCs, and the expression levels of CK5 and involucrin were upregulated. Thus, it can be inferred that miR-203a-3p negatively regulated the expression of Smad1 and promoted the differentiation of loureirin A-induced HFSCs. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signal inhibition and Wnt activation coregulate skin injury repair. BMP/Smad1 signaling is involved in maintaining the characteristics of HFSCs and inhibiting their differentiation. Our results showed that miR-203a-3p reduces Smad1 to release BMP inhibition. Taken together, miR-203a-3p/Smad1 is a potential therapeutic molecular target in skin wound healing, and may play an active role in wound repair and regenerative medicine.     

RETRACTED: CircFBXW7 alleviates glioma progression through regulating miR-23a-3p/PTEN axis

Increasing evidence has confirmed that circular RNAs (circRNAs) are involved in regulating the development and progression of various tumors. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of circFBXW7 on the progression of glioma and to determine its underlying mechanism. qRT-PCR was performed to measure the expression of circFBXW7, miR-23a-3p, and PTEN in tissues and cell lines of glioma. The proliferation ability of glioma cells was examined using the CCK-8 assay. Glioma cell migration and invasion capacity were detected using Transwell assays. The dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was employed to examine the correlation between miR-23a-3p and circFBXW7 or PTEN. The expression levels of the related genes were determined using western blotting analysis. A glioma xenograft tumor model was employed to evaluate the functional roles of circFBXW7 in vivo. CircFBXW7 was found to be aberrantly downregulated in glioma tumor tissues and cell lines. Overexpression of circFBXW7 was found to significantly inhibit the proliferation, migration and invasion ability of the glioma cells. Moreover, bioinformatic analysis and dual-luciferase reporter assays confirmed that circFBXW7 can directly target miR-23a-3p, which then blocks the binding of miR-23a-3p to the 3′ un-translated region (UTR) of PTEN. Mechanically, circFBXW7 suppresses cell proliferation and metastasis in glioma by sponging miR-23a-3p, resulting in elevated PTEN expression. In addition, in vivo experiments also confirmed that circFBXW7 overexpression effectively halts tumor growth and metastasis. Consistent with the in vitro observations, circFBXW7 overexpression significantly decreased miR-23a-3p, Ki-67, and N-cadherin, as well as increased PTEN and E-cadherin levels. Our results revealed that circFBXW7 exhibits antiproliferative and antimetastasis activities via sponging miR-23a-3p to elevate PTEN expression in glioma, which may offer a novel target for clinical therapy and diagnosis of glioma.     

MiR-103a-3p Contributes to the Progression of Colorectal Cancer by Regulating GREM2 Expression

PurposeOur research aimed to investigate the influence of miR-103a-3p on the growth and apoptosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells.Materials and MethodsBioinformatics was employed to analyze differentially expressed microRNAs and predict target genes. qRT-PCR was applied to detect the expression of miR-103a-3p in CRC and normal cells. HCT116 and Caco-2 were chosen, and miR-103a-3p mimics, miR-103a-3p inhibitor, as well as specific siRNAs targeting GREM2, were constructed. We subsequently evaluated alternations in cell proliferation, cell cycle and cell cycle regulators, apoptosis, and related proteins (Bcl-2 and Bax) by CCK-8 testing, Western blotting, luciferase reporter, colony formation, and Annexin V-FITC/PI. Possible binding sites for miR-103a-3p on the 3''UTR of GREM2 were checked with luciferase assay, and the impact of GREM2 on miR-103a-3p activity was also validated with above biological function testing. Additionally, the effect of miR-103a-3p knockdown in CRC cells and the molecular mechanism of miR-103a-3p targeting GREM2 were also studied.ResultsBioinformatics analysis revealed that miR-103a-3p expression increased remarkably in CRC, and targeted regulatory correlation existed between miR-103a-3p and GREM2. MiR-103a-3p inhibitor significantly impeded proliferative capacity and caused cell cycle arrest, as well as apoptosis, in HCT116 and Caco-2 cells. Consistent with this finding, overexpression of GREM2 showed similar effects to miR-103a-3p inhibition. Moreover, we demonstrated that miR-103a-3p connected target GREM2 and GREM2 knockdown reversed the effects of miR-103a-3p inhibitor on HCT116 and Caco-2 cell proliferation, cell cycle, and apoptosis. Further study showed that miR-103a-3p targeting GREM2 appeared to affect CRC progression via the transforming growth factor-β pathway.ConclusionMiR-103a-3p could augment CRC progression by targeting GREM2 and that miR-103a-3p/GREM2 could be potential novel targets for CRC therapy.     

circUBE2D2 靶向 miR-376a-3p 调控结直肠癌 SW620 细胞的增殖、迁移及侵袭

目的 探讨 circUBE2D2 对结直肠癌 SW620 细胞增殖、 迁移及侵袭的影响及其可能作用机制。 方法 收集 2020 年 1 月至 2020 年 5 月大连大学附属新华医院肛肠外科收治的 45 例结直肠癌患者的癌组织及 其相应癌旁组织标本, 采用 qRT-PCR 法检测 circUBE2D2、 miR-376a-3p 的表达量; 以人结直肠癌细胞 SW620 为研究对象, 随机分为 si-NC 组、 si-circUBE2D2 组、 miR-NC 组、 miR-376a-3p 组、 si-circUBE2D2 + anti-miR-NC 组和 si-circUBE2D2 + anti-miR-376a-3p 组; CCK-8 法、 平板克隆形成实验、 划痕实验与 Transwell 实验分别检测细胞增殖、 克隆形成、 迁移及侵袭; 双荧光素酶报告实验检测 miR-376a-3p 过表达对野 生型载体 WT-circUBE2D2 的荧光素酶活性; Western 印迹法检测上皮型钙黏蛋白 (E-cadherin)、 神经型钙 黏蛋白 (N-cadherin) 蛋白表达量。 结果 与癌旁组织比较, 结直肠癌组织中 circUBE2D2 的表达量升高 (P< 0. 05), miR-376a-3p 的表达量降低 (P< 0. 05); 与 si-NC 组比较, si-circUBE2D2 组细胞活力、 划痕愈 合率和 N-cadherin 蛋白水平降低 (P< 0. 05), 细胞克隆形成数和侵袭细胞数减少 (P< 0. 05), E-cadherin 蛋 白水平升高 (P< 0. 05); 与 miR-NC 组比较, miR-376a-3p 组细胞活力、 划痕愈合率和 N-cadherin 蛋白水平 降低 (P< 0. 05), 细胞克隆形成数和侵袭细胞数减少 (P< 0. 05), E-cadherin 蛋白水平升高 (P< 0. 05); miR-376a-3p 过表达可抑制野生型载体 WT-circUBE2D2 的荧光素酶活性 (P< 0. 05); 与 si-circUBE2D2 + anti-miR-NC 组比较, si-circUBE2D2 + anti-miR-376a-3p 组细胞活力、 划痕愈合率和 N-cadherin 蛋白水平升高 (P< 0. 05), 细胞克隆形成数和侵袭细胞数增多 (P< 0. 05), E-cadherin 蛋白水平降低 (P< 0. 05)。 结论 干扰 circUBE2D2 表达可通过靶向调控 miR-376a-3p 表达而降低结直肠癌细胞增殖、 克隆形成、 迁移及侵袭 能力。     

miR-338-3p suppresses invasion of liver cancer cell by targeting smoothened

MicroRNAs are involved in human carcinogenesis and cancer progression. Our previous study has shown that loss of miR-338-3p expression is associated with clinical aggressiveness of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the exact roles and mechanisms of miR-338-3p remain unknown in HCC. To determine whether and how miR-338-3p influences liver cancer cell invasion, we studied miR-338-3p in the liver cancer cell lines, and we found that miR-338-3p is down-regulated in treated cells. Forced expression of miR-338-3p in SK-HEP-1 cells suppressed cell migration and invasion, whereas inhibition of miR-338-3p in SMMC-7721 cells induced cell migration and invasion. Furthermore, smoothened (SMO) was identified as a direct target of miR-338-3p. Forced expression of miR-338-3p down-regulated SMO and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 expression, but inhibition of miR-338-3p up-regulated SMO and MMP9 expression. However, small interfering RNA targeted SMO reversed the effects induced by blockade of miR-338-3p. SMO and MMP9 were overexpressed and associated with invasion and metastasis in HCC tissues. These data indicate that miR-338-3p suppresses cell invasion by targeting the smoothened gene in liver cancer in vitro and miR-338-3p might be a novel potential strategy for liver cancer treatment.     

过表达miR-130a-3p对心肌细胞肥大的缓解作用研究

本研究旨在探索miR-130a-3p对心肌细胞肥大的作用及其可能机制。通过胸主动脉缩窄法(TAC)构建压力超负荷所致心肌肥厚小鼠模型。使用去甲肾上腺素(NE)刺激SD乳鼠原代心肌细胞(NRCMs)及H9c2大鼠心肌细胞系,诱导这两种心肌细胞发生肥大表型转变。检测miR-130a-3p的表达变化,并进一步探索其对心肌细胞肥大是否有调控作用。结果表明,miR-130a-3p在肥厚心肌组织、肥大NRCMs及H9c2细胞中的表达均明显降低。给予miR-130a-3p mimics使其过表达后,H9c2细胞中肥大标志基因心房利钠肽(ANP)、脑利钠肽(BNP)和肌球蛋白重链β(β-MHC)的表达较对照组(mimics N.C.+NE组)明显下调,且细胞面积明显减小。而给予miR-130a-3p inhibitor抑制其表达后,肥大心肌细胞中ANP、BNP、β-MHC的表达进一步上升,且细胞面积进一步增加。Western blot检测发现,过表达miR-130a-3p后心肌细胞中磷酸化Akt和磷酸化mTOR的表达水平下调。以上结果提示,miR-130a-3p mimics可缓解心肌细胞肥大的程度;其inhibitor则可使心肌细胞肥大进一步加剧。过表达miR-130a-3p可能通过影响Akt通路来缓解H9c2心肌细胞肥大的程度。     

Lidocaine inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells by upregulating mir-520a-3p and targeting EGFR

Lidocaine is a conventional local anesthetic which is shown antiproliferative of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been consistently demonstrated to be involved in CRC, and miR-520a-3p could suppress CRC migration, promote apoptosis by targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). However, the mechanism by which lidocaine regulated CRC proliferation and apoptosis remains unknown. In this study, quantitative RT-PCR were used to measure miR-520a-3p and EGFR expression levels, and western blotting assays ware performed to measure EGFR expression in CRC cells. Luciferase reporter assay was employed to validate the direct targeting of EGFR by miR-520a-3p. Cell proliferation and apoptosis assays ware utilized to analyze the role of lidocaine in CRC cells. The results indicated that 500 and 1000 μM lidocaine over 24?h inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis of CRC cells. Compared with the control group, the expression of EGFR was suppressed by lidocaine (500 μM) in CRC cells. Furthermore, miR-520a-3p could directly targets EGFR in CRC cells. Lidocaine (500 μM) increased the expression of miR-520a-3p and rescued the reduction of miR-520a-3p caused by miR-520a-3p inhibitor. The results suggested that lidocaine could suppress the expression of EGFR by upregulating miR-520a-3p, and it could induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation in CRC cells. Lidocaine may serve as potential therapeutic regimen for colorectal cancer.     

DNM3OS Facilitates Ovarian Cancer Progression by Regulating miR-193a-3p/MAP3K3 Axis

PurposeLong non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are essential regulators in the development of ovarian cancer (OC). Nonetheless, the function of lncRNA DNM3 opposite strand/antisense RNA (DNM3OS) in OC remains unclear. This work aimed to investigate the biological roles and underlying mechanisms of DNM3OS in OC.Materials and MethodsQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was conducted to examine DNM3OS, microRNA (miR)-193a-3p, and mitogen-activated protein kinase 3 (MAP3K3) mRNA expression in OC tissues and cell lines. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was employed to analyze the relationship between DNM3OS expression and the prognosis of OC patients. Cell counting kit-8, 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine, and transwell experiments were conducted to monitor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, respectively. Western blot was applied to examine epithelial-mesenchymal transition associated protein (E-cadherin and N-cadherin) expression. Luciferase reporter gene and RNA immunoprecipitation experiments were performed to confirm the relationships among DNM3OS, miR-193a-3p, and MAP3K3. Pearson''s correlation analysis was adopted to analyze the correlations among DNM3OS, miR-193a-3p, and MAP3K3 mRNA.ResultsDNM3OS expression was remarkably increased in OC tissues and cell lines, which was associated with the unfavorable prognosis of the patients. DNM3OS overexpression enhanced OC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion; suppressed E-cadherin protein expression; and facilitated N-cadherin protein expression, while the transfection of miR-193a-3p mimics had the opposite effects. DNM3OS directly interacted with miR-193a-3p, and miR-193a-3p targeted MAP3K3 by directly binding to 3′UTR. DNM3OS could up-regulate the expression of MAP3K3 via repressing miR-193a-3p expression.ConclusionDNM3OS, as an oncogenic lncRNA, increases the malignancy of OC cells via regulation of an miR-193a-3p/MAP3K3 axis.     

miR-125a-5p通过GSK-3β/Snail信号通路抑制乳腺癌细胞的上皮-间充质转化

目的:探讨微小RNA-125a-5p(miR-125a-5p)通过GSK-3β/Snail信号通路对乳腺癌细胞上皮-间充质转化(EMT)的影响。方法:RT-qPCR检测人正常乳腺上皮细胞与乳腺癌细胞中miR-125a-5p的表达量,同时检测miR-125a-5p质粒在人乳腺癌MDA-MB-231细胞中的转染效率;趋化运动实验与Transwell侵袭实验检测趋化运动能力和侵袭能力;Western blot检测EMT相关标志物的变化,同时检测磷酸化糖原合成酶激酶3β(p-GSK-3β)的蛋白水平及Snail的转核情况。结果:乳腺癌细胞中miR-125a-5p的表达量明显低于人正常乳腺上皮细胞(P0.05);miR-125a-5p在转染miR-125a-5p质粒的MDA-MB-231细胞中表达水平明显增高;MDA-MB-231细胞的趋化运动能力在表皮生长因子(EGF)浓度为10μg/L时最强;在EGF刺激下,与MDA-MB-231/NC细胞组相比,MDAMB-231/miR-125a-5p细胞组的侵袭能力明显降低,上皮钙黏着蛋白(E-cadherin)表达量升高,波形蛋白(vimentin)和p-GSK-3β的蛋白水平明显降低,同时Snail转核受到明显抑制;与MDA-MB-231/miR-125a-5p+Con细胞组相比,MDA-MB-231/miR-125a-5p+GAB2细胞组的侵袭能力明显增强,E-cadherin表达量降低,vimentin和p-GSK-3β的蛋白水平明显升高,同时促进Snail转核。结论:miR-125a-5p可通过GSK-3β/Snail信号通路抑制乳腺癌细胞的EMT,进而抑制乳腺癌细胞的侵袭能力。     

miR-301a-3p对大鼠星形胶质细胞Cx43转录后的靶向调控作用

目的:研究大鼠星形胶质细胞中微小RNA-301a-3p(miR-301a-3p)对缝隙连接蛋白43(Cx43)表达的靶向调控作用及其作用位点。方法:合成miR-301a-3p agomir和miR-301a-3p antagomir,转染至星形胶质细胞,Western blot检测各组细胞中Cx43蛋白的表达情况;构建重组载体wt-pEZX-MT05-Cx43和mut-pEZX-MT05-Cx43,采用双萤光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-301a-3p的靶基因;构建表达载体pcDNA3.1-Cx43,通过回复实验分析miR-301a-3p对细胞凋亡的影响。结果:将miR-301a-3p agomir转染到星形胶质细胞后,Western blot检测显示,与对照组相比,Cx43蛋白表达显著降低(P<0.05)。双萤光素酶报告基因实验结果表明,miR-301a-3p能够与Cx43的3′-UTR结合,对其表达产生负调控;将不含Cx43 3′-UTR的重组载体pcDNA3.1-Cx43转染星形胶质细胞后,能够回复miR-301a-3p对Cx43蛋白表达的负调控作用,引起细胞凋亡。结论:Cx...     

MicroRNA-466a-3p attenuates allergic nasal inflammation in mice by targeting GATA3

Allergic rhinitis is thought to be an allergic disease associated with immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated immune response, characterized by increased T helper type 2 (Th2) cytokine production, elevated eosinophil levels in the nasal mucosa and induced nasal secretions. MicroRNA (miRNA) microarray data revealed that the expression level of miR-466a-3p was significantly decreased. Notably, GATA binding protein (GATA-3) was identified as one of its target genes through miRNA target prediction web tools. The expression levels of miR-466a-3p were altered by mimics and lentivirus both in vivo and in vitro, similar to those of GATA-3. Furthermore, the symptoms and histology of allergic rhinitis as well as the levels of serum IgE and interleukin (IL)-4 were examined in different groups of mice. Interestingly, the results for lentiviral miR-466a-3p-treated allergic rhinitis mice were relatively similar to normal mice, compared to allergic rhinitis mice without treatment. Also, miR-466a-3p negatively regulated GATA-3 expression in allergic rhinitis mice, indicating the participant of Th2-cell responses in allergic rhinitis. Taken together, our findings highlight a new perspective on the role of miR-466a-3p in allergic rhinitis. In addition, this study provides a theoretical framework and experimental reference for future research targeting microRNAs as therapeutic targets and diagnostic biomarkers of allergic rhinitis.     

Effect of lentivirus-mediated miR-182 targeting FGF9 on hallux valgus

The pathogenesis of hallux valgus is not clearly understood. However, genetics research about hallux valgus is rare. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the pathogeny of hallux valgus from the perspective of genetics. Human samples were collected from normal bone tissue and hallux valgus region bone tissue. The bone samples were studied using real time-PCR, western blot and immunohistochemical. Lentivirus-mediated miR-182 transfected osteoblasts and tested the expression of FGF9 mRNA with real time-PCR. To test alkaline phosphatase activity, number of calcium nodules and proliferation of osteoblast with enzymatic activity analysis, calcium nodules stained and MTT assay. We found that (1) FGF9 expressed in hallux valgus region bone tissue was significantly higher than normal bone tissue. (2) miR-182 expression levels in hallux valgus region bone tissue were notably lower than those of normal bone tissue. (3) miR-182 could negatively regulate the expression of FGF9 in osteoblasts. (4) FGF9 may enhance osteoblasts proliferation. We have demonstrated that miR-182 promotes the formation of bone by targeting FGF9, implicating an essential role of miR-182 in the etiology of hallux valgus. Moreover, miR-182 might potentially be a therapeutic target for hallux valgus treatment.     

miR-92a-3p promotes ox-LDL induced-apoptosis in HUVECs via targeting SIRT6 and activating MAPK signaling pathway

Atherosclerosis could be induced by multiple factors, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking, and its pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. MicroRNAs have been shown to possess great anti-atherosclerotic potential, but the precise function of miR-92a-3p in atherosclerosis and its potential molecular mechanism have not been well clarified. Flow cytometry assay and 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazol-3-ium bromide (MTT) assay were performed to evaluate effects of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) on proliferation and apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), respectively. Malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase levels in cell lysate were assessed with biochemical kits. The expression levels of miR-92a-3p and Sirtuin6 (SIRT6) in HUVECs exposed to ox-LDL were estimated by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). In addition, the protein levels of SIRT6, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), phosphorylation JNK (p-JNK), p38 mitogen activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK), and phosphorylation p38 MAPK (p-p38 MAPK) were measured by western blot assays. The relationship between miR-92a-3p and SIRT6 was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Ox-LDL induced apoptosis and oxidative stress in HUVECs in concentration- and time-dependent manners. Conversely, miR-92a-3p silencing inhibited apoptosis and SIRT6 expression in HUVECs. The overexpression of miR-92a-3p enhanced apoptosis and phosphorylation levels of JNK and p38 MAPK as well as inhibited proliferation in ox-LDL-induced HUVECs. In addition, SIRT6 was a target of miR-92a-3p. miR-92a-3p negatively regulated SIRT6 expression in ox-LDL-induced HUVECs to activate MAPK signaling pathway in vitro. In summary, miR-92a-3p promoted HUVECs apoptosis and suppressed proliferation in ox-LDL-induced HUVECs by targeting SIRT6 expression and activating MAPK signaling pathway.     

Combination of tumor suppressor miR-20b-5p,miR-30a-5p,and miR-196a-5p as a serum diagnostic panel for renal cell carcinoma

BackgroundRenal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for 3 % of cancer patients. Early detection influences the therapeutic strategy and significantly improves patients’ survival rates. Stable existing circulating miRNAs could be a promising diagnostic biomarker.MethodsPreviously our team demonstrated the anti-tumor effect of miR-20b-5p, miR-30a-5p and miR-196a-5p in RCC tissue and cell lines. Here, based on 110 RCC patients and 110 health control, we investigated serum expression of these three miRNAs in the testing set and the validation set separately by using quantitative real-time PCR. A three-miRNA panel with high diagnostic efficiency was constructed. Correlations between these miRNAs and clinical parameters were investigated. Additionally, the TCGA dataset and bioinformatic analysis are used for the functional exploration of these miRNAs.ResultsSerum expression levels of miR-20b-5p, miR-30a-5p were significantly reduced in RCC patients, while miR-196a-5p expression level was up-regulated (p < 0.001). miR-20b-5p, miR-30a-5p and miR-196a-5p had moderate diagnostic ability for RCC (AUC = 0.807, 0.766 and 0.719 in the testing set, respectively). The AUC of the three-miRNA panel was 0.949 in the testing set and 0.938 in the validation set. Specifically, the serum expression level of miR-196a-5p was significantly down-regulated in RCC patients with higher Fuhrman grade (p = 0.051). TCGA dataset analysis showed that the three-miRNA panel probably participated in RCC by targeting ITGA4 and NRP2.ConclusionThe three-miRNA panel could serve as a promising non-invasive biomarker for RCC detection.     

miR-130a-3p 通过调控 PDK1 影响肝癌细胞糖代谢的研究

目的 探讨 miR-130a-3p 通过靶向糖代谢关键酶 PDK1 对肝癌细胞糖代谢以及增殖迁移的影响, 为肝癌的诊断及治疗提供新的方向。 方法 qRT-PCR 技术检测肝癌的临床组织和细胞中 miR-130a-3p 的表 达, 克隆形成、 CCK-8、 Transwell 和细胞划痕实验检测细胞的增殖和迁移; Western 印迹检测相关蛋白的表 达; 乳酸检测试剂盒, ATP 检测试剂盒和 PDH 活性检测试剂盒分别检测细胞中乳酸的生成、 ATP 的生成和 PDH 的活性; 双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证 miR-130a-3p 与 PDK1 3′UTR 靶向结合。 结果 在肝癌组织和 细胞中 miR-130a-3p 呈低表达, 并与患者肿瘤组织的大小和 TNM 分期有关; 过表达 miR-130a-3p 能够增强 肝癌细胞中 PDH 活性, 抑制乳酸和 ATP 的生成, 从而抑制肝癌细胞的增殖和迁移; miR-130a-3p 可以靶向 调控 PDK1; 抑制 PDK1 的表达, 能够逆转 miR-130a-3p 过表达对细胞增殖和迁移能力的增强, 此外对 PDH 活 性、 乳酸和 ATP 的影响也被逆转。 结论 miR-130a-3p 通过靶向调控 PDK1 影响肝癌细胞糖酵解及恶性进展。     

微小RNA-23b-3p通过靶向TGFBR3促进人心房肌成纤维细胞纤维化相关基因表达

目的:探究微小RNA-23b-3p(mi R-23b-3p)对人心房肌成纤维细胞中纤维化相关基因表达的作用及其可能作用靶基因。方法:分离并体外培养房颤患者心耳中原代心房肌成纤维细胞,并用细胞免疫荧光染色实验鉴定;双萤光素酶报告基因实验检测mi R-23b-3p与潜在靶基因转化生长因子β受体3(TGFBR3) 3'端非翻译区(3'-UTR)的结合作用; CCK-8、Ed U染色及Transwell实验检测细胞活力、增殖及迁移能力,RT-qPCR和Western blot法检测TGFBR3及纤维化相关基因的m RNA和蛋白表达。结果:在人心房肌成纤维细胞中过表达mi R-23b-3p不影响细胞的活力、增殖及迁移能力,但可显著增强细胞中纤维化相关基因COL1A1、COL3A1和ACTA2的表达(P 0. 05或P 0. 01)。双萤光素酶报告基因实验显示mi R-23b-3p与TGFBR3 3'-UTR有结合作用。RT-qPCR和Western blot结果证实mi R-23b-3p可在转录水平抑制TGFBR3表达。过表达mi R-23b-3p和沉默TGFBR3均能显著促进人心房肌成纤维细胞中Smad3激活和纤维化相关基因表达(P 0. 05或P 0. 01)。结论:TGFBR3是mi R-23b-3p的作用靶基因,并介导mi R-23b-3p促进心房肌成纤维细胞中纤维化相关基因表达。