Knockdown of circ_0026579 ameliorates lipopolysaccharide (bacterial origin)-induced inflammatory injury in bronchial epithelium cells by targeting miR-338-3p/TBL1XR1 axis

BackgroundCircular RNAs (circRNAs) play an important regulatory role in human diseases including organ allograft rejection. The aim of this study is to clarify the functional role and molecular mechanism of circ_0026579 RNA in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced bronchopneumonia injury.Materials and methodsBronchial epithelial BEAS-2B cells were treated with LPS to mimic an in vitro model for bronchopneumonia. Cell viability and proliferation were analyzed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay. Flow cytometry assay was used to assess cell apoptosis. Caspase-3 activity was analyzed by Caspase-3 activity assay kit. The expression levels of circ_0026579 RNA, miR-338-3p, and transducin β-like 1× related protein 1 (TBL1XR1) RNA were determined by RT-qPCR. The protein level was quantified by western blot assay. The correlation between miR-338-3p and circ_0026579 or TBL1XR1 was confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation assays.ResultsLPS treatment repressed proliferation but induced apoptosis and inflammatory response in BEAS-2B cells. Circ_0026579 RNA was highly expressed in patients with pneumonia. Besides, the expression levels of circ_0026579 RNA and TBL1XR1 RNA/protein were upregulated, while miR-338-3p level was decreased in LPS-treated BEAS-2B cells. Knockdown of circ_0026579 RNA or TBL1XR1 protein could abolish LPS-induced cell injury in BEAS-2B cells. Furthermore, we found that circ_0026579 RNA functioned as a “sponge” for miR-338-3p to regulate TBL1XR1 expression. Additionally, silencing circ_0026579 RNA protected BEAS-2B cells from LPS-induced bronchopneumonia injury by regulating TBL1XR1 expression.ConclusionCirc_0026579 RNA knockdown promoted cell proliferation but inhibited apoptosis and inflammation in LPS-induced BEAS-2B cells through regulating miR-338-3p RNA/TBL1XR1 protein axis.     

Circ_0008450 regulates keloid-derived fibroblast proliferation,migration, invasion and apoptosis with increased IGFBP5 through sponging miR-1224-5p

BackgroundKeloids (KD) are benign fibroproliferative tumors and circular RNAs (circRNAs) may participate in KD progression. At present, whether circ_0008450 regulates keloid-derived fibroblast phenotypes remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the functions of circ_0008450 in keloid (KD)-derived fibroblast phenotypes and the underlying mechanism.MethodsQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) or western blot assay was performed to determine the expression of circ_0008450, miR-1224-5p, insulin like growth factor binding protein 5 (IGFBP5) and extracellular matrix (ECM)-related markers. 5-Ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay was conducted to assess cell proliferation ability. Flow cytometry analysis was used to analyze cell cycle and cell apoptosis. Scratch assay and transwell assay were utilized to examine cell migration and invasion. Mechanism assays were executed to verify the relations of circ_0008450, miR-1224-5p and IGFBP5.ResultsCirc_0008450 was highly expressed in KD tissues and KD-derived fibroblasts. Circ_0008450 silencing inhibited KD-derived fibroblast proliferation, cell cycle, and motility and promoted apoptosis. The effect of circ_0008450 knockdown on KD-derived fibroblast processes was ameliorated by miR-1224-5p downregulation. IGFBP5 was a target gene of miR-1224-5p. IGFBP5 upregulation abated miR-1224-5p-mediated effects on KD-derived fibroblast processes.ConclusionCirc_0008450 promoted KD-derived fibroblast proliferation, migration, and invasion and repressed apoptosis via sponging miR-1224-5p and elevating IGFBP5.     

Circ_0000069 contributes to the growth,metastasis and glutamine metabolism in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) via regulating miR-125a-5p-dependent SLC1A5 expression

BackgroundCircular RNAs (circRNAs) have emerged as critical mediators in various cancers, including renal cell carcinoma (RCC). In the present research, the functions of circ_0000069 in RCC were explored.MethodsQuantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay, western blot assay and immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay were performed for the expression of circ_0000069, microRNA-125a-5p (miR-125a-5p) and solute carrier family 1 member 5 (SLC1A5). Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and 5′-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay were performed for cell proliferation. Flow cytometry assay was manipulated for cell apoptosis. Transwell assay and wound-healing assay were utilized for cell invasion and migration. Glutamine metabolism level was evaluated by examining glutamine consumption, α-ketoglutarate production and glutamate production. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to analyze the relationships of circ_0000069, miR-125a-5p and SLC1A5. Murine xenograft model assay was conducted to analyze the function of circ_0000069 in vivo.ResultsCirc_0000069 level was abnormally upregulated in RCC tissues and cells. Knockdown of circ_0000069 inhibited the proliferation, invasion, migration and glutamine metabolism and promoted the apoptosis in RCC cells in vitro and restrained tumor growth in vivo. Circ_0000069 served as the sponge for miR-125a-5p. MiR-125a-5p inhibition ameliorated the effects of circ_0000069 knockdown on RCC cell malignant behaviors. SLC1A5 was identified as the target gene of miR-125a-5p. Moreover, miR-125a-5p overexpression repressed the progression of RCC cells, while SLC1A5 elevation abrogated the effect.ConclusionCirc_0000069 knockdown inhibited the carcinogenesis of RCC by regulating miR-125a-5p/SLC1A5 axis.     

Circ_0000274 contributes to renal cell carcinoma progression by regulating miR-338-3p/NUCB2 axis and JAK1/STAT3 pathway

BackgroundKidney transplant recipients (KTRs) are at increased risk of developing renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that circular RNAs (circRNAs) are essential players in tumor advancement. However, the functions of circ_0000274 in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are barely explored.MethodsThe primary RCC cell lines 786-O and A498 were used in this study. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay was employed for the RNA levels of circ_0000274, microRNA-338-3p (miR-338-3p) and nucleobindin 2 (NUCB2). RNase R assay was conducted to analyze the feature of circ_0000274.Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay, colony formation assay, transwell assay, tube formation assay and flow cytometry analysis were conducted for cell viability, colony formation, metastasis, angiogenesis and apoptosis, respectively. Western blot assay was utilized for protein levels. Dual-luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were adopted to analyze the associations of circ_0000274 RNA, miR-338-3p RNA and NUCB2 protein. Murine xenograft model was established to explore the function of circ_0000274 RNA in vivo. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay was used to analyze NUCB2 protein level in xenograft tumors.ResultsCompared to normal tissues and cells, circ_0000274 RNA level was elevated in RCC tissues and cells. Knockdown of circ_0000274 RNA suppressed cell viability, colony formation, metastasis and tube formation and promoted apoptosis in RCC cells in vitro. Circ_0000274 RNA sponged miR-338-3p RNA to positively regulate NUCB2 protein in RCC cells. Inhibition of miR-338-3p reversed the impacts of circ_0000274 knockdown on RCC cell malignant behaviors. MiR-338-3p RNA overexpression repressed the malignant phenotypes of RCC cells, while NUCB2 protein elevation could abrogate the effect. Moreover, circ_0000274 RNA knockdown blocked tumorigenesis in vivo. Besides, circ_0000274 RNA knockdown inactivated the JAK1/STAT3 protein signaling pathway.ConclusionCirc_0000274 RNA functioned as an oncogene in RCC development by regulating miR-338-3p RNA/NUCB2 protein axis and activating the JAK1/STAT3 protein signaling pathway.     

Depletion of circ_0006459 protects human brain microvascular endothelial cells from oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced damage through the miR-940/FOXJ2 pathway

BackgroundMultiple circular RNAs (circRNAs) play important roles in ischemic stroke. The present study aims to reveal the role and the mechanism of circ_0006459 in ischemic stroke.MethodsHuman brain microvascular endothelial cells (HBMECs) were treated with oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) to mimic an in vitro ischemic stroke model. RNA expression of circ_0006459, microRNA-940 (miR-940), and forkhead box J2 (FOXJ2) was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cell proliferation was analyzed by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and 5-Ethynyl-29-deoxyuridine (EdU) assays. Cell apoptotic rate was quantified by flow cytometry analysis. The protein expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), clusters of differentiation 6 (CDK6), BCL2-associated x protein (Bax), B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-8, IL-18 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) was analyzed by Western blotting. The regulatory relationships among circ_0006459, miR-940, and F 《人生只有一件事》 OXJ2 were identified by dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation assay, and RNA pull-down assay.ResultsCirc_0006459 and FOXJ2 expression were significantly upregulated, whereas miR-940 expression was downregulated in HBMECs after OGD. Circ_0006459 depletion assuaged OGD-induced inhibition in cell proliferation and promotion in cell apoptosis and inflammation in HBMECs. Circ_0006459 acted as a sponge for miR-940, and miR-940 targeted FOXJ2 in HBMECs. Besides, miR-940 silencing or FOXJ2 overexpression relieved circ_0006459 knockdown-induced promotion in cell proliferation and inhibition in cell apoptosis and inflammation in OGD-induced HBMECs. Further, circ_0006459 depletion decreased FOXJ2 protein expression by interacting with miR-940.ConclusionDepletion of circ_0006459 protected human brain microvascular endothelial cells from oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced damage through miR-940/FOXJ2 pathway, providing a promising therapeutic target for ischemic stroke.     

Andrographolide suppresses osteoarthritis progression by regulating circ_Rapgef1/miR-383-3p/NLRP3 signaling axis

BackgroundAndrographolide (AD) has been reported to play a potential anti-arthritic role by facilitating the proliferation and inhibiting the apoptosis of chondrocytes. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the protective role of AD in osteoarthritis (OA) remains to be elucidated.MethodsOA mice model was established via anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) operation. OA cell model was established through treating mice primary chondrocytes with LPS (1 μg/mL, 24 h). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure the concentrations of inflammatory cytokines in the supernatant. Cell proliferation was assessed by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and 5-Ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay. Cell apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry. The intermolecular interaction was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay.ResultsAD administration reduced the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the synovial tissues of ankle joint and suppressed the inflammatory response in OA mice model in vivo. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation suppressed the proliferation and induced the apoptosis and inflammation of chondrocytes, and AD treatment protected chondrocytes from LPS-induced dysfunction. Circular RNA (circRNA) Rap guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 (circ_Rapgef1) overexpression attenuated AD-mediated protective effects in OA cell model. Circ_Rapgef1/microRNA-383-3p (miR-383-3p)/Nod-like receptor pyrin domain 3 (NLRP3) axis was identified in this study for the first time. Circ_Rapgef1 overexpression-mediated effects were partly reversed by the overexpression of miR-383-3p in chondrocytes. NLRP3 silencing partly overturned miR-383-3p knockdown-mediated effects in chondrocytes. Circ_Rapgef1 overexpression up-regulated the expression of NLRP3 partly by targeting miR-383-3p in chondrocytes.ConclusionCirc_Rapgef1 suppressed AD-mediated protective effects in OA partly by regulating miR-383-3p/NLRP3 signaling.     

Circ_0061140 stimulates the malignant development of prostate cancer by targeting miR-1193

BackgroundThis study sought to explore the expression pattern in prostate cancer (PCa) tissues, as well as the regulatory effects of circ_0061140 on the proliferative potential of PCa cells.MethodsA quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis was undertaken to detect circ_0061140 levels in 43 paired PCa tissues and adjacent normal tissues. After the knockdown of circ_0061140, changes in the proliferative potential of PCa cells and tumor growth in nude mice with PCa were detected. Finally, the relationship of circ_0061140 and miR-1193 in the development of PCa was assessed.ResultsThe results showed that circ_0061140 was upregulated in PCa tissues. PCa patients with higher Gleason score or larger sized tumors expressed higher levels of circ_0061140. Additionally, the knockdown of circ_0061140 inhibited the proliferative potential of PCa cells. MiR-1193 was the target gene binding circ_0061140, and its level was negatively regulated by circ_0061140. Finally, rescue experiments showed that miR-1193 was regulated by circ_0061140 in the development of PCa.ConclusionsCirc_0061140 is upregulated in PCa tissues, and is closely linked to Gleason score and tumor size in PCa. Additionally, it causes PCa cells to proliferate by negatively regulating miR-1193.     

Hsa_circ_0010729 regulates H2O2-induced myocardial injury by regulating miR-1184/RIPK1 axis

BackgroundIschemia-reperfusion (I/R) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and cardiac transplantation, as I/R can cause myocardial cell hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury. Recent research has shown that circular RNAs (circRNAs) may affect the progress of H/R-induced myocardial injury, but the mechanism remains unknown. Our work explored the role of circ_0010729 in H2O2-induced myocardial injury.MethodsThe levels of circ_0010729, microRNA-1184 (miR-1184) and mRNA of receptor interacting serine/threonine kinase 1 (RIPK1) were indicated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) in human cardiac myocytes (HCMs). Meanwhile, the protein level of RIPK1 was quantified by western blot analysis. Besides, the cell functions were examined by 5-Ethynyl-29-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay, flow cytometry assay, western blot and antioxidant indexes analysis. Furthermore, the interplay between miR-1184 and circ_0010729 or RIPK1 was detected by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Eventually, the in vivo experiments were applied to measure the role of circ_0010729.ResultsThe levels of circ_0010729 RNA and RIPK1 protein were increased, and the miR-1184 was decreased in HCMs exposed to H₂O₂. In functional analysis, circ_0010729 deficiency restrained cell apoptosis and oxidative stress, whereas promoted cell proliferation in HCMs under H₂O₂ exposure. Moreover, miR-1184 inhibited the H₂O₂-induced myocardial injury by targeting RIPK1. Mechanistically, circ_0010729 acted as a miR-1184 sponge to regulate the level of RIPK1.ConclusionCirc_0010729 promotes H₂O₂-induced myocardial injury, and thus circ_001729 may be targeted as a potential therapy for H/R-induced myocardial injury.     

MiR-702-3p inhibits the inflammatory injury in septic H9c2 cells by regulating NOD1

BackgroundCardiac insufficiency is a common complication of sepsis and septic shock and is the most common cause of death in critically ill patients. Recent studies have found that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a potential role in sepsis as markers, but little is known about their functional effects on sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC).ObjectiveThis study is designed to explore the possible role and underlying mechanisms of miR-702-3p in septic cardiomyopathy.MethodsAs expected, H9c2 cells were induced with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to construct the model of septic cardiomyopathy. The expression of miR-702-3p was detected by qRT-PCR assay and those of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α by ELISA assay. The viability, proliferation and apoptosis of LPS-treated H9c2 cells were determined by CCK-8, EdU, flow cytometry and western blot assays. Moreover, Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 1 (NOD1) was predicted and confirmed as a direct target of miR-702-3p by TargetScan, miRwalk and miRDB prediction and dual-luciferase reporter gene assays.ResultsWhile LPS can weaken the viability of H9c2 cells, miR-702-3p enhances that of LPS-treated H9c2 cells by inhibit the expressions of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β. We found NOD1 is a target gene of miR-702-3p, and over-expression of NOD1 restores the inhibitory effects of miR-702-3p on the LPS-treated H9c2 cells.ConclusionMiR-702-3p played an important role in the pathogenesis of sepsis cardiomyopathy via targeting NOD1, suggesting that miR-702-3p may be a potential new target for the treatment of SIC.     

微小RNA-214-3p介导神经营养酪氨酸激酶受体2型通路调节血管内皮生长因子旁分泌在骨关节炎发展中的作用

目的:探讨微小RNA(miR)-214-3p在骨关节炎(OA)软骨细胞中的表达及其调节内皮细胞迁移和血管生成的机制。方法:选取2020年6月至2020年12月在郑州大学第一附属医院接受全膝关节置换的16例OA患者及12例无膝关节疾病但因创伤导致下肢截肢的患者分别作为OA组和健康组,获取软骨标本,提取软骨细胞。采用蛋白印...     

微小RNA-27b-3p与基质金属蛋白酶13在人软骨细胞的对应关系

目的探讨微小RNA-27b-3p(miR-27b-3p)与基质金属蛋白酶-13(MMP-13)在人软骨细胞表达及其靶向对应关系。 方法运用蛋白质印迹法(WB)与实时定量PCR技术(qRT-PCR)明确miR-27b-3p与MMP13在正常和骨关节炎(OA)人软骨细胞的表达。利用不同浓度的白介素(IL)1β干预原代人软骨细胞24 h,或利用不同时间点的IL-1β(10 ng/ml)干预原代人软骨细胞。利用原位杂交、转染及双荧光素酶报告技术确定miR-27b-3p与MMP13的靶向对应关系;结合运用核转录因子-κB(NF-κB)和丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(MAPK)信号通路抑制剂评估其作用机制。两组资料比较采用独立样本t检验,多组资料比较采用单因素方差分析,LSD法多重比较检验。 结果WB、qRT-PCR和原位杂交检测结果显示,与正常软骨相比,OA软骨中miR-27b-3p表达降低(t＝5.07,P<0.01),MMP13表达升高(t＝－6.31,P<0.01)。IL-1β干扰后的结果显示miR-27b-3p表达降低(F＝129.54,P<0.05),MMP-13表达升高(F＝394.50,P<0.05)。通过TargetScan数据库和荧光素酶报告基因检测结果分析,野生型-MMP13组荧光素酶活性降低(F＝55.27,P<0.001),突变型-MMP-13荧光素酶活性变化没有统计学意义(P＝0.654)。利用特异性MAPK信号抑制剂和NF-kB抑制剂干预IL-1β诱导软骨细胞模型结果提示,与对照组相比,抑制剂组的MMP13表达水平降低(F＝28.43,P<0.001),miR-27b-3p表达水平增高(F＝35.04,P<0.001)。 结论miR-27b-3p在OA软骨细胞呈现低表达,并负向调控MMP13的表达,其作用机制可能是通过NF-κB和MAPK信号通路,这结果提示这miR-27b-3p可能作为OA诊断与治疗的潜在靶点。     

Characterization of microRNA expression profiles in normal and osteoarthritic human chondrocytes

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: To identify and characterize the expression profile of miRNAs in normal and Osteoarthritis (OA) chondrocytes and to determine their role in the OA. METHODS: Chondrocytes were moved to aggregate culture and evaluated using histological and qPCR techniques. miRNAs were isolated and analyzed using the Agilent Human miRNA Microarray. RESULTS: Of the 723 miRNAs analyzed, 7 miRNAs showed a statistically significant differential expression. Amongst these 7 human miRNAs, 1 was up-regulated in OA chondrocytes (hsa-miR-483-5p) and 6 were up-regulated in normal chondrocytes (hsa-miR-149*, hsa-miR-582-3p, hsa-miR-1227, hsa-miR-634, hsa-miR-576-5p and hsa-miR-641). These profiling results were validated by the detection of some selected miRNAs by qPCR. In silico analyses predicted that key molecular pathways potentially altered by the miRNAs differentially expressed in normal and OA chondrocytes include TGF-beta, Wnt, Erb and mTOR signalling; all of them implicated in the development, maintenance and destruction of articular cartilage. CONCLUSIONS: We have identified 7 miRNAs differentially expressed in OA and normal chondrocytes. Our potential miRNA target predictions and the signalling cascades altered by the differentially expressed miRNAs supports the potential involvement of the detected miRNAs in OA pathology. Due to the importance of miRNA in mediating the translation of target mRNA into protein, the identification of these miRNAs differentially expressed in normal and OA chondrocyte micropellets could have important diagnostic and therapeutic potential. Further studies are needed to know the function of these miRNAs, including the search of their target mRNA genes, which could lead to the development of novel therapeutic strategies for the OA treatment.     

LncRNA HCP5 promotes neuroblastoma proliferation by regulating miR-186-5p/MAP3K2 signal axis

IntroductionNeuroblastoma (NB) is the most common solid tumor in children. Studies showed that long-chain noncoding RNA (lncRNA) HCP5 played an important role in tumorigenesis, but its role in NB remained unclear. This study aims to determine the role of HCP5 in NB and its possible molecular mechanism.MethodsWe analyzed the expression levels of miRNA-186-5p and HCP5 in neuroblastoma and neuroblastoma cell lines SHSY-5Y, Kelly, NBL-S and SK-N-AS, and explored their roles.ResultsWe found that the HCP5 expression was up-regulated in NB tissues and cells. The higher the HCP5 expression in NB cells, the stronger the ability of clone formation. Down regulation of the HCP5 expression inhibited the proliferation of NB cells and the growth of subcutaneous transplanted tumor in nude mice. HCP5 could competitively bind miR-186-5p, while miR-186-5p could target the 3′-UTR of MAP3K2. The expression level of miR-186-5p was down regulated while the expression level of MAP3K2 was up-regulated in NB tissues. The expression level of HCP5 and miR-186-5p, the expression level of miR-186-5p and MAP3K2 were negatively correlated. The decreased proliferation of NB cells induced by down-regulation of HCP5 expression can be counteracted by miR-186-5p inhibitor or MAP3K2, and vice versa.ConclusionThis study showed that lncRNA HCP5, as ceRNA, regulated MAP3K2 to promote NB progression through competitive binding of miR-186-5p. We revealed a new signaling pathway that mediates NB, which provided a new target for the diagnosis and treatment of NB.     

miR-204-5p inhibits inflammation of synovial fibroblasts in osteoarthritis by suppressing FOXC1

BackgroundThe paper is aimed at uncovering the mechanism of miR-204-5p in regulating inflammatory responses of human osteoarthritic synovial fibroblasts (SFs).MethodsIL-1β-induced osteoarthritic SFs were established as an osteoarthritis (OA) cell model. The osteoarthritic SFs were accordingly transfected with mimics-miR-204-5p, inhibitors-miR-204-5 or FOXC1 siRNA. MTT tested the vitality of osteoarthritic SFs by analyzing the cell optical density. The expressions of miR-204-5p, FOXC1, TNF-α, IL-6, PGE2, MMP-1, MMP-13 and COX-2 in osteoarthritic SFs were measured by qRT-PCR, Western blotting and/or ELISA. The binding of miR-204-5p to FOXC1 was verified through luciferase reporter assay. The regulatory effect of miR-204-5p on FOXC1 was also tested in normal SFs.ResultsmiR-204-5p was under-expressed and FOXC1 was over-expressed in osteoarthritic SFs. The expressions of FOXC1, TNF-α, IL-6, PGE2, MMP-1, MMP-13 and COX-2 were up-regulated in IL-1β-treated SFs. Up-regulation of miR-204-5p or down-regulation of FOXC1 suppressed the inflammatory responses of osteoarthritic SFs. miR-204-5p negatively regulated FOXC1 by being a sponge in osteoarthritic SFs as well as in normal SFs.ConclusionmiR-204-5p down-regulates FOXC1 to ameliorate inflammation of SFs in OA.     

miR-31-5p靶向Notch1调节骨关节炎软骨细胞增殖和凋亡的作用

目的明确miR-31-5p在骨关节炎软骨细胞中的作用。方法采用Hulth法进行大鼠骨关节炎造模,并分离原代软骨细胞,白细胞介素(interleukin,IL)-1β诱导体外模型,检测miR-31-5p的表达变化;进一步通过在线数据库预测miR-31-5p靶点并验证,细胞增殖检测试剂盒(cell counting kit-8,CCK-8)和流式细胞术检测miR-31-5p对原代软骨细胞增殖和凋亡的影响。结果骨关节炎大鼠中miR-31-5p表达下调;miR-31-5p mimics促进软骨细胞增殖,而miR-31-5p inhibitor诱导软骨细胞凋亡增加;此外,miR-31-5p inhibitor促进IL-6和基质金属蛋白酶13(matrix metalloprotein,MMP-13)表达增加;荧光素酶报告基因实验证实Notch1是miR-31-5p的直接靶点,Notch1过表达质粒会部分抵消miR-31-5p mimics对软骨细胞的增殖保护作用。结论miR-31-5p下调表达介导骨关节炎软骨细胞增殖受限和凋亡发生,可能参与骨关节炎的发病。