Long non-coding RNA LINC01116 accelerates the progression of keloid formation by regulating miR-203/SMAD5 axis

BackgroundEmerging evidence reveals the importance of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the development and progression of keloid formation. However, the roles and molecular mechanism of lncRNA LINC01116 in the progression of keloid formation remain largely unknown.MethodsThe expression levels of LINC01116, microRNA-203 (miR-203) and SMAD family member 5 (SMAD5) were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and western blot. Cell proliferation, migration and invasion were detected by Cell counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and transwell assay. Flow cytometry and western blot assay were used to examine cell apoptosis and extracellular matrix (ECM) production. The interaction between miR-203 and LINC01116 or SMAD5 was predicted by bioinformatics analysis and verified by dual-luciferase reporter and RNA Immunoprecipitation (RIP) and RNA pull-down assays.ResultsLINC01116 and SMAD5 were upregulated while miR-203 was downregulated in keloid tissues and keloid fibroblasts. LINC01116 knockdown suppressed the proliferation, migration, invasion, and ECM production but induced apoptosis in keloid fibroblasts through enhancing miR-203 and inhibiting SMAD5. Moreover, SMAD5 was identified as a direct target of miR-203 and miR-203 could directly bind to LINC01116. Besides, LINC01116 regulated SMAD5 expression by targeting miR-203.ConclusionDownregulation of LINC01116 inhibited the progression of keloid formation by regulating miR-203/SMAD5 axis, which might provide a novel target for keloid therapy.     

人参皂苷Rg1对心肌细胞氧化应激损伤的抑制作用

目的 通过构建H₂O₂诱导的H9c2细胞氧化应激模型,观察人参皂苷Rg₁对氧化应激的抑制作用,并探讨mi R-499c是否参与人参皂苷Rg₁抑制氧化应激的作用机制。方法 采用600μmol/L的H₂O₂诱导H9c2细胞氧化应激模型,给予人参皂苷Rg₁预处理24 h,检测乳酸脱氢酶(lactate dehydrogenase,LDH)、超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutase,SOD)活性及丙二醛(malondialdehyde,MDA)、活性氧(reactive oxygen species,ROS)水平和线粒体膜电位(mitochondrial membrane potential,MMP)变化;采用Western blotting检测凋亡相关蛋白表达。采用Lipofiter 3.0将miR-499c转染至H9c2细胞再制备H₂O₂诱导的氧化应激模型,给予人参皂苷Rg     

miRNA-101抑制A549细胞增殖作用机制探讨

目的 探讨miR-101在非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)增殖中的作用及机制.方法 通过实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(qRT-PCR)检测20例NSCLC组织、癌旁组织及NSCLC细胞系A549、H1650、H1975、PC-9和BEAS-2B人正常肺上皮细胞中miR-101的表达.使用miR-101的类似物miR-101-mi...     

信号转导及转录激活因子4（STAT4）介导的circ_0001879表达对高糖条件下人视网膜微血管内皮细胞增殖和凋亡的影响

目的　探讨信号转导及转录激活因子4（STAT4）介导的circ_0001879表达对高糖处理的人视网膜微血管内皮细胞(HREC)增殖和凋亡的影响。方法　将HREC分为正常组（5.5 mmol·L^-1葡萄糖）、高糖组（25.0 mmol·L^-1葡萄糖）和甘露醇对照组（5.5 mmol·L^-1葡萄糖+19.5 mmol·L^-1甘露醇）,继续培养。将高糖组细胞进一步分组,进行相应转染处理。采用实时荧光定量PCR检测各组细胞circ_0001879、miR-338和多效生长因子（PTN）的表达。通过MTT、流式细胞术分析circ_0001879调控miR-338/PTN对HREC增殖和凋亡的影响。采用双荧光素酶报告实验确定miR-338和circ_0001879、miR-338和PTN之间的相互作用;ChIP实验验证STAT4与circ_0001879的结合。结果　与甘露醇对照组HREC中 circ_0001879（1.21±0.13）、miR-338（0.99±0.08）和PTN（1.12±0.11）的表达相比,高糖组HREC中circ_0001879（2.93±0.21）和PTN（3.62±0.33）的表达显著升高,而miR-338（0.44±0.05）的表达降低,差异均有统计学意义（均为P<0.05）。通过MTT和流式细胞术检测各组细胞增殖活力和凋亡率,结果显示,过表达miR-338能够抑制高糖处理的HREC的增殖活力,促进HREC凋亡,而敲减miR-338的表达则作用相反;miR-inhibitor对高糖处理的HREC的作用能够被si-circ部分抑制。双荧光素酶报告实验结果显示,PTN是miR-338的一个靶基因,且其表达受miR-338和circ_0001879的影响。ChIP实验结果显示,STAT4与circ_0001879启动子区域的B1、B3结合,STAT4能够与circ_0001879的启动子结合并且促进circ_0001879的转录。结论　STAT4能够激活circ_0001879的转录,circ_0001879进一步通过调节miR-338/PTN轴促进高糖条件下HREC增殖,抑制细胞凋亡。     

SYNCRIP controls miR-137 and striatal learning in animal models of methamphetamine abstinence

Abstinence from prolonged psychostimulant use prompts stimulant withdrawal syndrome. Molecular adaptations within the dorsal striatum have been considered the main hallmark of stimulant abstinence. Here we explored striatal miRNA–target interaction and its impact on circulating miRNA marker as well as behavioral dysfunctions in methamphetamine (MA) abstinence. We conducted miRNA sequencing and profiling in the nonhuman primate model of MA abstinence, followed by miRNA qPCR, LC–MS/MS proteomics, immunoassays, and behavior tests in mice. In nonhuman primates, MA abstinence triggered a lasting upregulation of miR-137 in the dorsal striatum but a simultaneous downregulation of circulating miR-137. In mice, aberrant increase in striatal miR-137-dependent inhibition of SYNCRIP essentially mediated the MA abstinence-induced reduction of circulating miR-137. Pathway modeling through experimental deduction illustrated that the MA abstinence-mediated downregulation of circulating miR-137 was caused by reduction of SYNCRIP-dependent miRNA sorting into the exosomes in the dorsal striatum. Furthermore, diminished SYNCRIP in the dorsal striatum was necessary for MA abstinence-induced behavioral bias towards egocentric spatial learning. Taken together, our data revealed circulating miR-137 as a potential blood-based marker that could reflect MA abstinence-dependent changes in striatal miR-137/SYNCRIP axis, and striatal SYNCRIP as a potential therapeutic target for striatum-associated cognitive dysfunction by MA withdrawal syndrome.     

miR-320-3p 调控脂肪细胞分化的研究

目的探讨miR-320-3p 对脂肪细胞分化的影响。方法分离并培养小鼠骨髓间充质干细胞（MSCs）,并对其进行脂肪细胞诱导分化3 d,用qRT-PCR 检测miR-320-3p 在成脂分化过程中的表达水平。在骨髓基质细胞系 ST2 中转染miR-320-3p,对其进行成脂方向诱导分化,用油红O 染色和qRT-PCR 检测miR-320-3p 对ST2 成脂分化的影响。结果MSCs 向脂肪细胞分化过程中miR-320-3p 表达增加（P < 0.01）;与转染阴性对照NC mimics 相比,ST2 细胞转染miR-320-3p mimics 后油红O 染色显示脂肪细胞明显增多,脂肪细胞特异性转录因子过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(PPARγ)、CCAAT 增强子结合蛋白α（C/EBPα）和脂肪细胞脂肪酸结合蛋白4（FABP4）基因表达显著升高,差异有统计学意义（P < 0.05）。结论miR-320-3p 可促进ST2 向脂肪细胞分化。     

丹参酮ⅡA对心力衰竭大鼠的心肌凋亡及miR-133水平的影响

目的 探讨丹参酮ⅡA对于心力衰竭大鼠心肌凋亡的影响及调控miR-133水平的机制。方法 采用胸主动脉缩窄法(TAC)建立心力衰竭大鼠模型,并给予连续12周的丹参酮ⅡA磺酸钠注射液治疗,同时部分心力衰竭大鼠皮下植入渗透泵持续泵入miR-133抑制剂antagomirs,以观察其抑制miR-133的水平。分析12周后的血流动力学情况、心肌细胞的凋亡情况（采用TUENL法)、心肌促凋亡基因（Bax和Caspase-3)以及抑制凋亡基因（Bcl-2)的表达情况（采用Western blot及RT-PCR法)。结果 与假手术比较,TAC处理可导致心功能恶化（除平均动脉压外),心肌细胞的凋亡水平升高,Bax和Caspase-3蛋白和mRNA水平均上升,miR-133及Bcl-2蛋白和mRNA水平均下调;给予丹参酮ⅡA处理的TAC大鼠,除了心功能中的心率没有改善外,其余指标均有显著改善,且差异有统计学意义;皮下连续泵入antagomirs能够部分消除丹参酮ⅡA的作用。结论 丹参酮ⅡA可降低心力衰竭大鼠的心肌凋亡水平,可能的机制是上调miR-133水平实现的。     

番石榴叶通过miR-361-5p调控Zucker糖尿病肥胖大鼠胰岛β细胞功能的机制研究

目的 探讨番石榴叶提取物对Zucker糖尿病肥胖(Zucker diabetic fatty,ZDF)大鼠胰腺组织microRNA表达水平的影响.方法 实验共纳入12只6周龄雄性ZDF大鼠及6只同龄雄性Zucker瘦型(Zucker lean,ZL)大鼠,适应性喂养1周后,ZDF大鼠使用高脂饲料喂养,ZL大鼠使用普通饲...