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Gu T, Guo R, Fang Y, Xiao Y, Chen L, Li N, Ge XK, Shi Y, Wu J, Yan M, Yu J, Li Z. METTL3-mediated pre-miR-665/DLX3 m 6A methylation facilitates the committed differentiation of stem cells from apical papilla. Exp Mol Med 2024:10.1038/s12276-024-01245-8. [PMID: 38825638 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01245-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) is a crucial element of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modifications and has been extensively studied for its involvement in diverse biological and pathological processes. In this study, we explored how METTL3 affects the differentiation of stem cells from the apical papilla (SCAPs) into odonto/osteoblastic lineages through gain- and loss-of-function experiments. The m6A modification levels were assessed using m6A dot blot and activity quantification experiments. In addition, we employed Me-RIP microarray experiments to identify specific targets modified by METTL3. Furthermore, we elucidated the molecular mechanism underlying METTL3 function through dual-luciferase reporter gene experiments and rescue experiments. Our findings indicated that METTL3+/- mice exhibited significant root dysplasia and increased bone loss. The m6A level and odonto/osteoblastic differentiation capacity were affected by the overexpression or inhibition of METTL3. This effect was attributed to the acceleration of pre-miR-665 degradation by METTL3-mediated m6A methylation in cooperation with the "reader" protein YTHDF2. Additionally, the targeting of distal-less homeobox 3 (DLX3) by miR-665 and the potential direct regulation of DLX3 expression by METTL3, mediated by the "reader" protein YTHDF1, were demonstrated. Overall, the METTL3/pre-miR-665/DLX3 pathway might provide a new target for SCAP-based tooth root/maxillofacial bone tissue regeneration.
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- Tingjie Gu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 34 Hospital Road, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University and Department of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Kearney M, Cooper PR, Smith AJ, Duncan HF. Characterisation of miRNA Expression in Dental Pulp Cells during Epigenetically-Driven Reparative Processes. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108631. [PMID: 37239975 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Within regenerative endodontics, exciting opportunities exist for the development of next-generation targeted biomaterials that harness epigenetic machinery, including microRNAs (miRNAs), histone acetylation, and DNA methylation, which are used to control pulpitis and to stimulate repair. Although histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) and DNA methyltransferase inhibitors (DNMTi) induce mineralisation in dental pulp cell (DPC) populations, their interaction with miRNAs during DPC mineralisation is not known. Here, small RNA sequencing and bioinformatic analysis were used to establish a miRNA expression profile for mineralising DPCs in culture. Additionally, the effects of a HDACi, suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA), and a DNMTi, 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-AZA-CdR), on miRNA expression, as well as DPC mineralisation and proliferation, were analysed. Both inhibitors increased mineralisation. However, they reduced cell growth. Epigenetically-enhanced mineralisation was accompanied by widespread changes in miRNA expression. Bioinformatic analysis identified many differentially expressed mature miRNAs that were suggested to have roles in mineralisation and stem cell differentiation, including regulation of the Wnt and MAPK pathways. Selected candidate miRNAs were demonstrated by qRT-PCR to be differentially regulated at various time points in mineralising DPC cultures treated with SAHA or 5-AZA-CdR. These data validated the RNA sequencing analysis and highlighted an increased and dynamic interaction between miRNA and epigenetic modifiers during the DPC reparative processes.
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- Michaela Kearney
- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, D02 F859 Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Oral Sciences, Sir John Walsh Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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- Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B5 7EG, UK
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, D02 F859 Dublin, Ireland
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miR-339-3p inhibits cell growth and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by modulating the KAT6A/TRIM24 axis. Int J Clin Oncol 2022; 27:1684-1697. [PMID: 35976474 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-022-02231-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the effect and mechanism of the miR-339-3p/KAT6A/TRIM24 axis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cell growth and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) progression. METHODS CNE2 and 5-8F NPC cell lines were transfected with miR-339-3p-mimic or sh-KAT6A alone or co-transfected with miR-339-3p-mimic and oe-KAT6A. The expression levels of miR-339-3p, KAT6A, TRIM24, and EMT-related proteins were assessed, in addition to cell biological behaviors. Then, the relationship between miR-339-3p and KAT6A was predicted and validated. The correlations between miR-339-3p and KAT6A or between KAT6A and TRIM24 were analyzed by Pearson coefficient and the enrichment of H3K23ac in TRIM24 promoter region was measured by chromatin immunoprecipitation. RESULTS miR-339-3p was downregulated, but KAT6A and TRIM24 were highly expressed in NPC cells and tissues. Upregulated miR-339-3p or downregulated KAT6A could inhibit the growth and EMT of NPC cells. Further experiments showed that miR-339-3p regulated NPC cell growth and EMT by mediating KAT6A in a targeted fashion. KAT6A was positively correlated with TRIM24, and the enrichment of H3K23ac was much higher in NPC tissues. miR-339-3p suppressed the growth and EMT of NPC cells by the KAT6A/TRIM24 axis. In a xenograft study, miR-339-3p overexpression inhibited NPC tumor growth in vivo. CONCLUSION Conclusively, miR-339-3p inhibited the growth and EMT of NPC cells via the KAT6A/TRIM24 axis.
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Busby T, Chen Y, Godfrey TC, Rehan M, Wildman BJ, Smith CM, Hassan Q. Baf45a Mediated Chromatin Remodeling Promotes Transcriptional Activation for Osteogenesis and Odontogenesis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:763392. [PMID: 35046892 PMCID: PMC8762305 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.763392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Chromatin remodeling, specifically the tissue-specific regulation in mineralized tissues, is an understudied avenue of gene regulation. Here we show that Baf45a and Baf45d, two Baf45 homologs belong to ATPase-dependent SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex, preferentially expressed in osteoblasts and odontoblasts compared to Baf45b and Baf45c. Recently, biochemical studies revealed that BAF45A associates with Polybromo-associated BAF (PBAF) complex. However, the BAF45D subunit belongs to the polymorphic canonical BRG1-associated factor (cBAF) complex. Protein profiles of osteoblast and odontoblast differentiation uncovered a significant increase of BAF45A and PBAF subunits during early osteoblast and odontoblast maturation. Chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq) during the bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) differentiation showed higher histone H3K9 and H3K27 acetylation modifications in the promoter of Baf45a and Baf45d and increased binding of bone and tooth specific transcription factor RUNX2. Overexpression of Baf45a in osteoblasts activates genes essential for the progression of osteoblast maturation and mineralization. Furthermore, shRNA-mediated knockdown of Baf45a in odontoblasts leads to markedly altered genes responsible for the proliferation, apoptosis, DNA repair, and modest decrease in dentinogenic marker gene expression. Assay for Transposase-Accessible Chromatin sequencing (ATAC-seq) assay in Baf45a knockout osteoblasts revealed a noticeable reduction in chromatin accessibility of osteoblast and odontoblast specific genes, along with transcription factor Atf4 and Klf4. Craniofacial mesenchyme-specific loss of Baf45a modestly reduced the mineralization of the tooth and mandibular bone. These findings indicated that BAF45A-dependent mineralized tissue-specific chromatin remodeling through PBAF-RUNX2 crosstalk results in transcriptional activation is critical for early differentiation and matrix maturation of mineralized tissues.
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Wiesel-Motiuk N, Assaraf YG. The key roles of the lysine acetyltransferases KAT6A and KAT6B in physiology and pathology. Drug Resist Updat 2020; 53:100729. [PMID: 33130515 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2020.100729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Histone modifications and more specifically ε-lysine acylations are key epigenetic regulators that control chromatin structure and gene transcription, thereby impacting on various important cellular processes and phenotypes. Furthermore, lysine acetylation of many non-histone proteins is involved in key cellular processes including transcription, DNA damage repair, metabolism, cellular proliferation, mitosis, signal transduction, protein folding, and autophagy. Acetylation affects protein functions through multiple mechanisms including regulation of protein stability, enzymatic activity, subcellular localization, crosstalk with other post-translational modifications as well as regulation of protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions. The paralogous lysine acetyltransferases KAT6A and KAT6B which belong to the MYST family of acetyltransferases, were first discovered approximately 25 years ago. KAT6 acetyltransferases acylate both histone H3 and non-histone proteins. In this respect, KAT6 acetyltransferases play key roles in regulation of transcription, various developmental processes, maintenance of hematopoietic and neural stem cells, regulation of hematopoietic cell differentiation, cell cycle progression as well as mitosis. In the current review, we discuss the physiological functions of the acetyltransferases KAT6A and KAT6B as well as their functions under pathological conditions of aberrant expression, leading to several developmental syndromes and cancer. Importantly, both upregulation and downregulation of KAT6 proteins was shown to play a role in cancer formation, progression, and therapy resistance, suggesting that they can act as oncogenes or tumor suppressors. We also describe reciprocal regulation of expression between KAT6 proteins and several microRNAs as well as their involvement in cancer formation, progression and resistance to therapy.
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- Naama Wiesel-Motiuk
- The Fred Wyszkowski Cancer Research Laboratory, Dept. of Biology, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- The Fred Wyszkowski Cancer Research Laboratory, Dept. of Biology, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel.
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circRNA Expression Profile in Dental Pulp Stem Cells during Odontogenic Differentiation. Stem Cells Int 2020; 2020:5405931. [PMID: 32952566 PMCID: PMC7482017 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5405931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) is a key step of pulp regeneration. Recent studies showed that circular RNAs (circRNAs) have many biological functions and that competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) is their most common mechanism of action. However, the role of circRNAs in hDPSCs during odontogenesis is still unclear. Methods Isolated hDPSCs were cultured in essential and odontogenic medium. Total RNA was extracted after 14 days of culture, and then, microarray analysis was performed to measure the differential expressions of circRNAs. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was then performed to validate the microarray results. Based on microarray data from this study and available in the database, a ceRNA network was constructed to investigate the potential function of circRNAs during odontogenesis. In addition, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were performed to investigate the potential correlation between signaling pathways and circRNAs. In addition, qRT-PCR and Western blot analysis were used to explore the function of hsa_circRNA_104101. Results We found 43 upregulated circRNAs and 144 downregulated circRNAs during the odontogenic differentiation process (fold change > 1.5 and <-1.5, respectively; P < 0.05). qRT-PCR results were in agreement with the microarray results. Bioinformatic analysis revealed that the Wnt signaling pathway and the TGF-β signaling pathway, as well as the other pathways associated with odontogenic differentiation, were correlated to the differentially expressed circRNAs. hsa_circRNA_104101 was proved to promote the odontogenic differentiation of hDPSCs. Conclusion This study reported 187 circRNAs that were differentially expressed in hDPSCs during odontogenic differentiation. Bioinformatic analysis of the expression data suggested that circRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks might act as a crucial mechanism for hDPSC odontogenic differentiation, providing a theoretical foundation for the study of pulp regeneration regulation by circRNAs.
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Wildman BJ, Godfrey TC, Rehan M, Chen Y, Afreen LH, Hassan Q. MICROmanagement of Runx2 Function in Skeletal Cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 5:55-64. [PMID: 31289715 DOI: 10.1007/s40610-019-0115-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Purpose of Review- Precise and temporal expression of Runx2 and its regulatory transcriptional network is a key determinant for the intricate cellular and developmental processes in adult bone tissue formation. This review analyzes how microRNA functions to regulate this network, and how dysregulation results in bone disorders. Recent Findings- Similar to other biologic processes, microRNA (miRNA/miR) regulation is undeniably indispensable to bone synthesis and maintenance. There exists a miRNA-RUNX2 network where RUNX2 regulates the transcription of miRs, or is post transcriptionally regulated by a class of miRs, forming a variety of miR-RUNX2 regulatory pathways which regulate osteogenesis. Summary- The current review provides insights to understand transcriptional-post transcriptional regulatory network governed by Runx2 and osteogenic miRs, and is based largely from in vitro and in vivo studies. When taken together, this article discusses a new regulatory layer of bone tissue specific gene expression by RUNX2 influenced via miRNA.
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- Benjamin J Wildman
- RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham AL, 35294
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- RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham AL, 35294
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- RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham AL, 35294
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- RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham AL, 35294
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- RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham AL, 35294
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- RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham AL, 35294
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Lin B, Feng DG, Xu J. microRNA-665 silencing improves cardiac function in rats with heart failure through activation of the cAMP signaling pathway. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:13169-13181. [PMID: 30666648 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Heart failure (HF) is a disease with high mortality and morbidity rate. Previous studies have shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) may be implicated in the pathogenesis of HF, potentially being able to improve the cardiac function in an HF rat model. The present study was designed to define the role of miR-665 in the cardiac function of the HF rats. Following the establishm;ent of the rat models of HF, the functional role miR-665 in HF was determined using an ectopic expression and knockdown experiments. The cardiac function was evaluated with the determination of ventricular mass index and hemodynamic parameters. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling staining was performed, with the apoptosis of cardiac cells detected in the process. The expression of miR-665, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R), cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) signaling pathway-related, and apoptosis-related genes was examined. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was conducted to determine the levels of inflammation-related genes. Initially, the upregulation of miR-665, downregulation of GLP1R, and inactivation of cAMP signaling pathway were observed in HF rats. GLP1R was a target of miR-665. Forced expression of miR-665 promoted cell apoptosis and inhibited GLP1R and the cAMP signaling pathway. In addition, miR-665 overexpression has been known to impair cardiac function, promote inflammatory response while elevating malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase levels, and decreasing mitochondrial respiratory chain enzyme activities. Furthermore, we also observed that the effects of miR-665 inhibition had been reversed when the cAMP signaling pathway was also inhibited. This study demonstrates that miR-665 inhibition can stabilize the cardiac function of HF rats via the cAMP signaling pathway via upregulation of the GLP1R.
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- Bin Lin
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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Wu R, Ruan J, Sun Y, Liu M, Sha Z, Fan C, Wu Q. Long non-coding RNA HIF1A-AS2 facilitates adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) osteogenic differentiation through miR-665/IL6 axis via PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Stem Cell Res Ther 2018; 9:348. [PMID: 30545407 PMCID: PMC6293597 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-018-1082-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background This study was aimed to investigate the role and specific molecular mechanism of HIF1A-AS2/miR-665/IL6 axis in regulating osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Methods RNAs’ expression profile in normal/osteogenic differentiation-induced ASCs (osteogenic group) was from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. The analysis was carried out using Bioconductor of R. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes dataset were applied to identify up- and downregulated signaling pathways. Co-expression network of specific lncRNAs and mRNAs was structured by Cytoscape, while binding sites amongst lncRNA, mRNA, and miRNA were predicted by TargetScan and miRanda. ASCs were derived from human adipose tissue and were authenticated by flow cytometry. ASC cell function was surveyed by alizarin red and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining. Molecular mechanism of HIF1A-AS2/miR-665/IL6 axis was investigated by RNAi, cell transfection, western blot, and qRT-PCR. RNA target relationships were validated by dual-luciferase assay. Results HIF1A-AS2 and IL6 were highly expressed while miR-665 was lowly expressed in induced ASCs. HIF1A-AS2 and IL6 improved the expression level of osteoblast markers Runx2, Osterix, and Osteocalcin and also accelerated the formation of calcium nodule and ALP activity, yet miR-665 had opposite effects. HIF1A-AS2 directly targeted miR-665, whereas miR-665 repressed IL6 expression. Moreover, the HIF1A-AS2/miR-665/IL6 regulating axis activated the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Conclusions LncRNA HIF1A-AS2 could sponge miR-665 and hence upregulate IL6, activate the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, and ultimately promote ASC osteogenic differentiation. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13287-018-1082-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Ruoyu Wu
- Institute of Microsurgery on Extremities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, No.600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Institute of Microsurgery on Extremities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Institute of Nervous System Diseases, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, No.600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, No.600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200233, China. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China.
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Fan J, Li H, Nie X, Yin Z, Zhao Y, Zhang X, Yuan S, Li Y, Chen C, Wang DW. MiR-665 aggravates heart failure via suppressing CD34-mediated coronary microvessel angiogenesis. Aging (Albany NY) 2018; 10:2459-2479. [PMID: 30243022 PMCID: PMC6188485 DOI: 10.18632/aging.101562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem worldwide. The development of HF was related to coronary microvessel dysfunction. Whether miRNAs participate in HF by regulating coronary microvessel function remain unclear. METHODS The potential targets of miR-665 were predicted by rnahybrid software, then verified through anti-Ago2 co-immunoprecipitation, Western blotting and luciferase reporter assays. rAAV9 system was used to manipulate the expression of miR-665 in vivo. RESULTS Significant increase of miR-665 was observed in endothelial cells of human heart with heart failure. In vitro over-expression of miR-665 in endothelial cells resulted in decreased proliferation but enhanced apoptosis. rAAV-mediated delivery of miR-665 reduced coronary microvessel angiogenesis and cardiac microvessel density, then further impaired cardiac function in vivo. Furthermore, CD34 was confirmed as one of the miR-665 targets. Consistently, re-expression of CD34 attenuated miR-665-mediated damage effects in vitro and in vivo. We also found that Sp1 regulated miR-665 expression in endothelial cells. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrated that miR-665 played an important role in heart failure via damaging coronary microvessel angiogenesis, and suggested that miRNA-based therapeutics may protect against coronary microvessel dysfunction and heart failure.
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- Jiahui Fan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan 430030, China
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Godfrey TC, Wildman BJ, Beloti MM, Kemper AG, Ferraz EP, Roy B, Rehan M, Afreen LH, Kim E, Lengner CJ, Hassan Q. The microRNA-23a cluster regulates the developmental HoxA cluster function during osteoblast differentiation. J Biol Chem 2018; 293:17646-17660. [PMID: 30242124 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra118.003052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRs) and Hox transcription factors have decisive roles in postnatal bone formation and homeostasis. In silico analysis identified extensive interaction between HOXA cluster mRNA and microRNAs from the miR-23a cluster. However, Hox regulation by the miR-23a cluster during osteoblast differentiation remains undefined. We examined this regulation in preosteoblasts and in a novel miR-23a cluster knockdown mouse model. Overexpression and knockdown of the miR-23a cluster in preosteoblasts decreased and increased, respectively, the expression of the proteins HOXA5, HOXA10, and HOXA11; these proteins' mRNAs exhibited significant binding with the miR-23a cluster miRNAs, and miRNA 3'-UTR reporter assays confirmed repression. Importantly, during periods correlating with development and differentiation of bone cells, we found an inverse pattern of expression between HoxA factors and members of the miR-23a cluster. HOXA5 and HOXA11 bound to bone-specific promoters, physically interacted with transcription factor RUNX2, and regulated bone-specific genes. Depletion of HOXA5 or HOXA11 in preosteoblasts also decreased cellular differentiation. Additionally, stable overexpression of the miR-23a cluster in osteoblasts decreased the recruitment of HOXA5 and HOXA11 to osteoblast gene promoters, significantly inhibiting histone H3 acetylation. Heterozygous miR-23a cluster knockdown female mice (miR-23a ClWT/ZIP) had significantly increased trabecular bone mass when compared with WT mice. Furthermore, miR-23a cluster knockdown in calvarial osteoblasts of these mice increased the recruitment of HOXA5 and HOXA11, with a substantial enrichment of promoter histone H3 acetylation. Taken together, these findings demonstrate that the miR-23a cluster is required for maintaining stage-specific HoxA factor expression during osteogenesis.
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- Tanner C Godfrey
- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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- the School of Dentistry of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP 14040-904, Brazil, and
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- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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- the School of Dentistry of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP 14040-904, Brazil, and
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- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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- the Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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- From the RNA Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294,
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Jin Y, Wang C, Cheng S, Zhao Z, Li J. MicroRNA control of tooth formation and eruption. Arch Oral Biol 2017; 73:302-310. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2016.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Revised: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Song Z, Chen LL, Wang RF, Qin W, Huang SH, Guo J, Lin ZM, Tian YG. MicroRNA-135b inhibits odontoblast-like differentiation of human dental pulp cells by regulating Smad5 and Smad4. Int Endod J 2016; 50:685-693. [PMID: 27422404 DOI: 10.1111/iej.12678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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AIM To investigate the function of miRNAs in odontoblast-like differentiation of human dental pulp cells (hDPCs). METHODOLOGY Integrated comparative miRNA microarray profiling was used to determine the differential miRNAs expression in odontoblast-like differentiation of hDPCs. The abundance of microRNA-135b (miR-135b) was measured by quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and in situ hybridization (ISH). Bioinformatic analyses combined with luciferase assays were utilized to identify the targets interacting with miR-135b. Overexpression of miR-135b was performed to investigate the role and mechanism in odontoblast-like differentiation of hDPCs. Statistical analysis was performed by one-way analysis of variance (anova) or Student's t-test. RESULTS Thirty-six differentially expressed microRNAs in odontoblast-like differentiation of hDPCs were identified. MiR-135b expression was significantly downregulated during hDPCs differentiation (P < 0.05). In addition, miR-135b was able to bind to the 3'-UTR of the Smad5 and Smad4 and repressed these two genes expression (P < 0.05). Furthermore, overexpression of miR-135b suppressed odontoblast-like differentiation of hDPCs and attenuated the expression of Smad5 and Smad4 (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS These observations indicated a potential role of miR-135b in mediating odontoblast-like differentiation of hDPCs and inhibition of miR-135b might be a promising therapeutic way to facilitate dentine tissue engineering.
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- Z Song
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Hainan General Hospital, Haikou, Hainan, China
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