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Cheng Z, Hou G, Shen N. Evolving understandings for the roles of non-coding RNAs in autoimmunity and autoimmune disease. J Autoimmun 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2022.102948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Zhao Y, Fan S, Yuan P, Li G. Expression characteristics and interaction networks of microRNAs in spleen tissues of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266189. [PMID: 35344574 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The spleen is an important immune organ in fish. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been shown to play an important role in the regulation of immune function. However, miRNA expression profiles and their interaction networks associated with the postnatal late development of spleen tissue are still poorly understood in fish. The grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is an important economic aquaculture species in China. Here, two small RNA libraries were constructed from the spleen tissue of healthy grass carp at one-year-old and three-year-old. A total of 324 known conserved miRNAs and 9 novel miRNAs were identified by using bioinformatic analysis. Family analysis showed that 23 families such as let-7, mir-1, mir-10, mir-124, mir-8, mir-7, mir-9, and mir-153 were highly conserved between vertebrates and invertebrates. In addition, 14 families such as mir-459, mir-430, mir-462, mir-7147, mir-2187, and mir-722 were present only in fish. Expression analysis showed that the expression patterns of miRNAs in the spleen of one-year-old and three-year-old grass carp were highly consistent, and the percentage of miRNAs with TPM > 100 was above 39%. Twenty significant differentially expressed (SDE) miRNAs were identified. Gene ontology (GO) and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis showed that these SDE miRNAs were primarily involved in erythrocyte differentiation, lymphoid organ development, immune response, lipid metabolic process, the B cell receptor signaling pathway, the T cell receptor signaling pathway, and the PPAR signaling pathway. In addition, the following miRNA-mRNA interaction networks were constructed: immune and hematopoietic, cell proliferation and differentiation, and lipid metabolism. This study determined the miRNA transcriptome as well as miRNA-mRNA interaction networks in normal spleen tissue during the late development stages of grass carp. The results expand the number of known miRNAs in grass carp and are a valuable resource for better understanding the molecular biology of the spleen development in grass carp.
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Taheri M, Barth DA, Kargl J, Rezaei O, Ghafouri-Fard S, Pichler M. Emerging Role of Non-Coding RNAs in Regulation of T-Lymphocyte Function. Front Immunol 2021; 12:756042. [PMID: 34804042 PMCID: PMC8599985 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.756042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [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: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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T-lymphocytes (T cells) play a major role in adaptive immunity and current immune checkpoint inhibitor-based cancer treatments. The regulation of their function is complex, and in addition to cytokines, receptors and transcription factors, several non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been shown to affect differentiation and function of T cells. Among these non-coding RNAs, certain small microRNAs (miRNAs) including miR-15a/16-1, miR-125b-5p, miR-99a-5p, miR-128-3p, let-7 family, miR-210, miR-182-5p, miR-181, miR-155 and miR-10a have been well recognized. Meanwhile, IFNG-AS1, lnc-ITSN1-2, lncRNA-CD160, NEAT1, MEG3, GAS5, NKILA, lnc-EGFR and PVT1 are among long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that efficiently influence the function of T cells. Recent studies have underscored the effects of a number of circular RNAs, namely circ_0001806, hsa_circ_0045272, hsa_circ_0012919, hsa_circ_0005519 and circHIPK3 in the modulation of T-cell apoptosis, differentiation and secretion of cytokines. This review summarizes the latest news and regulatory roles of these ncRNAs on the function of T cells, with widespread implications on the pathophysiology of autoimmune disorders and cancer.
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- Mohammad Taheri
- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Otto Loewi Research Center, Division of Pharmacology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Unit of Non-Coding RNAs and Genome Editing in Cancer, Division of Clinical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center Graz, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States
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Huang X, Wang L, Zhao S, Liu H, Chen S, Wu L, Liu L, Ding J, Yang H, Maxwell A, Yin Z, Mor G, Liao A. Pregnancy Induces an Immunological Memory Characterized by Maternal Immune Alterations Through Specific Genes Methylation. Front Immunol 2021; 12:686676. [PMID: 34163485 PMCID: PMC8215664 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.686676] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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During pregnancy, the maternal immune system undergoes major adaptive modifications that are necessary for the acceptance and protection of the fetus. It has been postulated that these modifications are temporary and limited to the time of pregnancy. Growing evidence suggests that pregnancy has a long-term impact on maternal health, especially among women with pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia (PE). In addition, the presence of multiple immunological-associated changes in women that remain long after delivery has been reported. To explain these long-term modifications, we hypothesized that pregnancy induces long-term immunological memory with effects on maternal well-being. To test this hypothesis, we evaluated the immunological phenotype of circulating immune cells in women at least 1 year after a normal pregnancy and after pregnancy complicated by PE. Using multiparameter flow cytometry (FCM) and whole-genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS), we demonstrate that pregnancy has a long-term effect on the maternal immune cell populations and that this effect differs between normal pregnancy and pregnancy complicated by PE; furthermore, these modifications are due to changes in the maternal methylation status of genes that are associated with T cell and NK cell differentiation and function. We propose the existence of an "immunological memory of pregnancy (IMOP)" as an evolutionary advantage for the success of future pregnancies and the proper adaptation to the microchimeric status established during pregnancy. Our findings demonstrate that the type of immune cell populations modified during pregnancy may have an impact on subsequent pregnancy and future maternal health.
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- Xiaobo Huang
- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center of Healthy Food, School of Biology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Anhui Province Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Wuhan Women and Children Medical Care Center, Wuhan, China
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- C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai People’s Hospital Affiliated With Jinan University, Jinan University, Zhuhai, China
- The Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai People’s Hospital Affiliated With Jinan University, Jinan University, Zhuhai, China
- The Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Moussa Agha D, Rouas R, Najar M, Bouhtit F, Naamane N, Fayyad-Kazan H, Bron D, Meuleman N, Lewalle P, Merimi M. Identification of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Bone Marrow Circulating MicroRNAs. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21197065. [PMID: 32992819 PMCID: PMC7583041 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21197065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In addition to their roles in different biological processes, microRNAs in the tumor microenvironment appear to be potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for various malignant diseases, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML). To date, no screening of circulating miRNAs has been carried out in the bone marrow compartment of AML. Accordingly, we investigated the circulating miRNA profile in AML bone marrow at diagnosis (AMLD) and first complete remission post treatment (AMLPT) in comparison to healthy donors (HD). METHODS Circulating miRNAs were isolated from AML bone marrow aspirations, and a low-density TaqMan miRNA array was performed to identify deregulated miRNAs followed by quantitative RT-PCR to validate the results. Bioinformatic analysis was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic accuracy of the highly and significantly identified deregulated miRNA(s) as potential candidate biomarker(s). RESULTS We found several deregulated miRNAs between the AMLD vs. HD vs. AMLPT groups, which were involved in tumor progression and immune suppression pathways. We also identified significant diagnostic and prognostic signatures with the ability to predict AML patient treatment response. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a possible role of enriched circulating bone marrow miRNAs in the initiation and progression of AML and highlights new markers for prognosis and treatment monitoring.
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- Douâa Moussa Agha
- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Department of Haematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; (D.M.A.); (R.R.); (F.B.); (H.F.-K.); (D.B.); (P.L.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Department of Haematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; (D.M.A.); (R.R.); (F.B.); (H.F.-K.); (D.B.); (P.L.)
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- Osteoarthritis Research Unit, University of Montreal Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Department of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada;
- Genetics and Immune Cell Therapy Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Department of Haematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; (D.M.A.); (R.R.); (F.B.); (H.F.-K.); (D.B.); (P.L.)
- Genetics and Immune Cell Therapy Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK;
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Department of Haematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; (D.M.A.); (R.R.); (F.B.); (H.F.-K.); (D.B.); (P.L.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Department of Haematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; (D.M.A.); (R.R.); (F.B.); (H.F.-K.); (D.B.); (P.L.)
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- Laboratory of Clinical Cell Therapy, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Department of Haematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; (D.M.A.); (R.R.); (F.B.); (H.F.-K.); (D.B.); (P.L.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Department of Haematology, Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1000 Brussels, Belgium; (D.M.A.); (R.R.); (F.B.); (H.F.-K.); (D.B.); (P.L.)
- Genetics and Immune Cell Therapy Unit, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed Premier, Oujda 60000, Morocco
- Correspondence:
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Uray K, Major E, Lontay B. MicroRNA Regulatory Pathways in the Control of the Actin-Myosin Cytoskeleton. Cells 2020; 9:cells9071649. [PMID: 32660059 PMCID: PMC7408560 DOI: 10.3390/cells9071649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key modulators of post-transcriptional gene regulation in a plethora of processes, including actin–myosin cytoskeleton dynamics. Recent evidence points to the widespread effects of miRNAs on actin–myosin cytoskeleton dynamics, either directly on the expression of actin and myosin genes or indirectly on the diverse signaling cascades modulating cytoskeletal arrangement. Furthermore, studies from various human models indicate that miRNAs contribute to the development of various human disorders. The potentially huge impact of miRNA-based mechanisms on cytoskeletal elements is just starting to be recognized. In this review, we summarize recent knowledge about the importance of microRNA modulation of the actin–myosin cytoskeleton affecting physiological processes, including cardiovascular function, hematopoiesis, podocyte physiology, and osteogenesis.
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- Karen Uray
- Correspondence: (K.U.); (B.L.); Tel.: +36-52-412345 (K.U. & B.L.)
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- Correspondence: (K.U.); (B.L.); Tel.: +36-52-412345 (K.U. & B.L.)
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Takata T, Nonaka W, Iwama H, Kobara H, Deguchi K, Masugata H, Touge T, Miyamoto O, Nakamura T, Itano T, Masaki T. Light exercise without lactate elevation induces ischemic tolerance through the modulation of microRNA in the gerbil hippocampus. Brain Res 2020; 1732:146710. [PMID: 32035888 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.146710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Previously we studied the possible neuroprotective effects of ischemia-resistant exercise in a gerbil model of transient whole-brain ischemia and evaluated the histology, expression of specific proteins, and brain function under different conditions. The present study investigated the neuroprotective effects of light exercise, without lactate elevation, in a gerbil model of ischemia/reperfusion injury. Transient whole-brain ischemia was induced by occlusion of the bilateral common carotid arteries for 5 min. A group of animals was subjected to treadmill exercise before ischemia induction. Hippocampal neuronal damage and miRNA expression, as well as behavioral deficits and plasma lactate levels, were evaluated. Light exercise suppressed hippocampal neuron loss and preserved short-term memory. Moreover, 14 miRNAs (mmu-miR-211-3p, -327, -451b, -711, -3070-3p, -3070-2-3p, -3097-5p, -3620-5p, -6240, -6916-5p, -6944-5p, 7083-5p, -7085-5p, and -7674-5p) were upregulated and 6 miRNAs (mmu-miR-148b-3p, -152-3p, -181c-5p, -299b-5p, -455-3p, and -664-3p) were downregulated due to ischemia. However, the expression of these miRNAs remained unchanged when animals performed light exercise before the ischemic event. Differentially expressed miRNAs regulate multiple biological processes such as inflammation, metabolism, and cell death. These findings suggest that light exercise reduces neuronal death and behavioral deficits after transient ischemia by regulating hippocampal miRNAs.
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Hu L, Mao L, Liu S, Zhao J, Chen C, Guo M, He Z, Yang J, Xu W, Xu L. Functional Role of MicroRNAs in Thymocyte Development. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2019; 178:315-322. [PMID: 30861526 DOI: 10.1159/000496093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of endogenous noncoding single-stranded RNAs widely distributed in eukaryotes, which can modulate target gene expression at posttranscriptional level and participate in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Related studies have shown that mi-RNAs are instrumental to many aspects of immunity, including various levels of T-cell immunity. In addition, multiple miRNAs have been ascribed key roles in T-cell development, differentiation, and function. In this review, we highlight the current literature regarding the functional role of miRNAs at various stages of thymocyte development. A better understanding of the relationship between miRNAs and thymocyte development is helpful for the exploration of the exact roles of miRNAs in the development and function of the immune system, as well as related clinical diseases.
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- Lin Hu
- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of the Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China, .,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China,
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