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Pipicz M, Biró GZ, Szabó MR, Zvara Á, Csont T. Putative Epigenetic Regulator microRNAs (epi-miRNAs) and Their Predicted Targets in High-Fat Diet-Induced Cardiac Dysfunction: An In Silico Analysis in Obese Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2025; 26:2247. [PMID: 40076868 PMCID: PMC11900980 DOI: 10.3390/ijms26052247] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2025] [Revised: 02/25/2025] [Accepted: 02/26/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025] Open
Abstract
Obesity-related cardiac dysfunction is a significant global health challenge. High-fat diets (HFDs) are well-established models of obesity. HFD has been reported to induce cardiac dysfunction and alter cardiac miRNA expression, DNA methylation and histone modifications. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether cardiac miRNAs altered due to HFD target epigenetic regulator enzymes and function as epigenetic regulator miRNAs (epi-miRNAs), thereby contributing to HFD-induced epigenetic changes and cardiac dysfunction. To address this gap in our knowledge, this study aimed to identify putative cardiac epi-miRNAs and their potential epigenetic targets through an in silico analysis of a previously published miRNA dataset from Sprague Dawley rats subjected to HFD. Using two independent databases, miRDB and miRWalk, predicted miRNA-mRNA interactions were analyzed. A total of 71 miRNAs were identified in our present study as putative epi-miRNAs. A total of 34 epi-miRNAs were upregulated (e.g., miR-92b-3p, let-7c-5p, miR-132-3p), and 37 were downregulated (e.g., miR-21-3p, miR-29c-3p, miR-199a-3p) in response to HFD. Epi-miRNAs targeted 81 individual epigenetic regulators (e.g., Dnmt3a, Ezh2, Hdac4, Kdm3a) with 202 possible miRNA-target interactions. Most of the targeted epigenetic regulators were involved in histone modification. An epi-miRNA-target analysis indicated increased DNA methylation and histone acetylation and decreased histone methylation in the hearts of HFD-fed rats. These findings suggest the importance of epi-miRNA-induced epigenetic changes in HFD-related cardiac dysfunction.
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- Márton Pipicz
- Department of Biochemistry, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (M.P.)
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Biochemistry, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (M.P.)
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Biochemistry, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (M.P.)
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Functional Genomics, Core Facility, HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Biochemistry, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (M.P.)
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence, University of Szeged, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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Khavari B, Barnett MM, Mahmoudi E, Geaghan MP, Graham A, Cairns MJ. microRNA and the Post-Transcriptional Response to Oxidative Stress during Neuronal Differentiation: Implications for Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:562. [PMID: 38792584 PMCID: PMC11121913 DOI: 10.3390/life14050562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress is one of the most important environmental exposures associated with psychiatric disorders, but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be elucidated. In a previous study, we observed a substantial alteration of the gene expression landscape in neuron-like cells that were differentiated from SH-SY5Y cells after or during exposure to oxidative stress, with a subset of dysregulated genes being enriched for neurodevelopmental processes. To further explore the regulatory mechanisms that might account for such profound perturbations, we have now applied small RNA-sequencing to investigate changes in the expression of miRNAs. These molecules are known to play crucial roles in brain development and response to stress through their capacity to suppress gene expression and influence complex biological networks. Through these analyses, we observed more than a hundred differentially expressed miRNAs, including 80 previously reported to be dysregulated in psychiatric disorders. The seven most influential miRNAs associated with pre-treatment exposure, including miR-138-5p, miR-96-5p, miR-34c-5p, miR-1287-5p, miR-497-5p, miR-195-5p, and miR-16-5p, supported by at least 10 negatively correlated mRNA connections, formed hubs in the interaction network with 134 genes enriched with neurobiological function, whereas in the co-treatment condition, miRNA-mRNA interaction pairs were enriched in cardiovascular and immunity-related disease ontologies. Interestingly, 12 differentially expressed miRNAs originated from the DLK1-DIO3 location, which encodes a schizophrenia-associated miRNA signature. Collectively, our findings suggest that early exposure to oxidative stress, before and during prenatal neuronal differentiation, might increase the risk of mental illnesses in adulthood by disturbing the expression of miRNAs that regulate neurodevelopmentally significant genes and networks.
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- Behnaz Khavari
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (B.K.); (M.M.B.)
- Precision Medicine Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (B.K.); (M.M.B.)
- Precision Medicine Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (B.K.); (M.M.B.)
- Precision Medicine Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (B.K.); (M.M.B.)
- Precision Medicine Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (B.K.); (M.M.B.)
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (B.K.); (M.M.B.)
- Precision Medicine Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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Sun Q, Ma L, Qiao J, Wang X, Li J, Wang Y, Tan A, Ye Z, Wu Y, Xi J, Kang J. MiR-181a-5p promotes neural stem cell proliferation and enhances the learning and memory of aged mice. Aging Cell 2023; 22:e13794. [PMID: 36797653 PMCID: PMC10086527 DOI: 10.1111/acel.13794] [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: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Hippocampal neural stem cell (NSC) proliferation is known to decline with age, which is closely linked to learning and memory impairments. In the current study, we found that the expression level of miR-181a-5p was decreased in the hippocampal NSCs of aged mice and that exogenous overexpression of miR-181a-5p promoted NSC proliferation without affecting NSC differentiation into neurons and astrocytes. The mechanistic study revealed that phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN), a negative regulator of the AKT signaling pathway, was the target of miR-181a-5p and knockdown of PTEN could rescue the impairment of NSC proliferation caused by low miR-181a-5p levels. Moreover, overexpression of miR-181a-5p in the dentate gyrus enhanced the proliferation of NSCs and ameliorated learning and memory impairments in aged mice. Taken together, our findings indicated that miR-181a-5p played a functional role in NSC proliferation and aging-related, hippocampus-dependent learning and memory impairments.
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- Qiaoyi Sun
- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center of Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Signaling and Disease Research, Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research, National Stem Cell Translational Resource Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Tan Z, Li W, Cheng X, Zhu Q, Zhang X. Non-Coding RNAs in the Regulation of Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Potential Treatment Targets for Related Disorders. Biomolecules 2022; 13:biom13010018. [PMID: 36671403 PMCID: PMC9855933 DOI: 10.3390/biom13010018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including miRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, and piRNAs, do not encode proteins. Nonetheless, they have critical roles in a variety of cellular activities-such as development, neurogenesis, degeneration, and the response to injury to the nervous system-via protein translation, RNA splicing, gene activation, silencing, modifications, and editing; thus, they may serve as potential targets for disease treatment. The activity of adult neural stem cells (NSCs) in the subgranular zone of the hippocampal dentate gyrus critically influences hippocampal function, including learning, memory, and emotion. ncRNAs have been shown to be involved in the regulation of hippocampal neurogenesis, including proliferation, differentiation, and migration of NSCs and synapse formation. The interaction among ncRNAs is complex and diverse and has become a major topic within the life science. This review outlines advances in research on the roles of ncRNAs in modulating NSC bioactivity in the hippocampus and discusses their potential applications in the treatment of illnesses affecting the hippocampus.
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- Zhengye Tan
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
- Key Laboratory of Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target of Jiangsu Province, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Neurobiology, Medical School, Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
- Central Lab, Yancheng Third People’s Hospital, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Yancheng 224001, China
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Penning A, Tosoni G, Abiega O, Bielefeld P, Gasperini C, De Pietri Tonelli D, Fitzsimons CP, Salta E. Adult Neural Stem Cell Regulation by Small Non-coding RNAs: Physiological Significance and Pathological Implications. Front Cell Neurosci 2022; 15:781434. [PMID: 35058752 PMCID: PMC8764185 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2021.781434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The adult neurogenic niches are complex multicellular systems, receiving regulatory input from a multitude of intracellular, juxtacrine, and paracrine signals and biological pathways. Within the niches, adult neural stem cells (aNSCs) generate astrocytic and neuronal progeny, with the latter predominating in physiological conditions. The new neurons generated from this neurogenic process are functionally linked to memory, cognition, and mood regulation, while much less is known about the functional contribution of aNSC-derived newborn astrocytes and adult-born oligodendrocytes. Accumulating evidence suggests that the deregulation of aNSCs and their progeny can impact, or can be impacted by, aging and several brain pathologies, including neurodevelopmental and mood disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and also by insults, such as epileptic seizures, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Hence, understanding the regulatory underpinnings of aNSC activation, differentiation, and fate commitment could help identify novel therapeutic avenues for a series of pathological conditions. Over the last two decades, small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) have emerged as key regulators of NSC fate determination in the adult neurogenic niches. In this review, we synthesize prior knowledge on how sncRNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs) and piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs), may impact NSC fate determination in the adult brain and we critically assess the functional significance of these events. We discuss the concepts that emerge from these examples and how they could be used to provide a framework for considering aNSC (de)regulation in the pathogenesis and treatment of neurological diseases.
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- Amber Penning
- Laboratory of Neurogenesis and Neurodegeneration, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Neurogenesis and Neurodegeneration, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Neurobiology of miRNAs Lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy
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- Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Neurogenesis and Neurodegeneration, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Li H, Du W, Yuan Y, Xue J, Li Q, Wang L. The Protective Effect of Picroside II on Isoflurane-Induced Neuronal Injury in Rats via Downregulating miR-195. Neuroimmunomodulation 2022; 29:202-210. [PMID: 34883483 DOI: 10.1159/000519779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Numerous pieces of evidence demonstrated that isoflurane induces hippocampal cell injury and cognitive impairments. Picroside II has been investigated for its anti-apoptosis and antioxidant neuroprotective effects. We aimed to explore the protective effects of picroside II and the role of microRNA-195 (miR-195) on isoflurane-induced neuronal injury in rats. METHODS The Morris water maze test was used to evaluate the effects of isoflurane on rats regarding escape latency and time in quadrant parameters. Real-time quantitative PCR was used to detect the expression levels of miR-195 and pro-inflammatory cytokines, including inter-leukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) mRNA, in the hippocampal tissues and neuronal cells. RESULTS The picroside II significantly improves isoflurane-induced higher escape latency and lower time spent in the quadrant compared with the control rats. Picroside II also promotes cell viability and suppresses cell apoptosis of isoflurane-induced neuronal cells. Besides, picroside II suppresses the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) and miR-195 in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-195 abrogates the effects of picroside II on the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The appropriate dose of picroside II is 20 mg/kg. CONCLUSION Picroside II could protect the nervous system possibly through inhibiting the inflammatory response in the isoflurane-induced neuronal injury of rats. The protective effect of picroside II may be achieved by downregulating the expression of miR-195 and then inhibiting the inflammatory response.
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- Hui Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Liu X, Dai SK, Liu PP, Liu CM. Arid1a regulates neural stem/progenitor cell proliferation and differentiation during cortical development. Cell Prolif 2021; 54:e13124. [PMID: 34562292 PMCID: PMC8560606 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Objective Neurodevelopmental diseases are common disorders caused by the disruption of essential neurodevelopmental processes. Recent human exome sequencing and genome‐wide association studies have shown that mutations in the subunits of the SWI/SNF (BAF) complex are risk factors for neurodevelopmental diseases. Clinical studies have found that ARID1A (BAF250a) is the most frequently mutated SWI/SNF gene and its mutations lead to mental retardation and microcephaly. However, the function of ARID1A in brain development and its underlying mechanisms still remain elusive. Methods The present study used Cre/loxP system to generate an Arid1a conditional knockout mouse line. Cell proliferation, cell apoptosis and cell differentiation of NSPCs were studied by immunofluorescence staining. In addition, RNA‐seq and RT‐PCR were performed to dissect the molecular mechanisms of Arid1a underlying cortical neurogenesis. Finally, rescue experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of Neurod1 or Fezf2 overexpression on the differentiation of NSPCs in vitro. Results Conditional knockout of Arid1a reduces cortical thickness in the developing cortex. Arid1a loss of function inhibits the proliferation of radial glial cells, and increases cell death during late cortical development, and leads to dysregulated expression of genes associated with proliferation and differentiation. Overexpression of Neurod1 or Fezf2 in Arid1a cKO NSPCs rescues their neural differentiation defect in vitro. Conclusions This study demonstrates for the first time that Arid1a plays an important role in regulating the proliferation and differentiation of NSPCs during cortical development, and proposes several gene candidates that are worth to understand the pathological mechanisms and to develop novel interventions of neurodevelopment disorders caused by Arid1a mutations.
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- Xiao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing, China
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Heydarzadeh S, Ranjbar M, Karimi F, Seif F, Alivand MR. Overview of host miRNA properties and their association with epigenetics, long non-coding RNAs, and Xeno-infectious factors. Cell Biosci 2021; 11:43. [PMID: 33632341 PMCID: PMC7905430 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-021-00552-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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MicroRNA-derived structures play impressive roles in various biological processes. So dysregulation of miRNAs can lead to different human diseases. Recent studies have extended our comprehension of the control of miRNA function and features. Here, we overview some remarkable miRNA properties that have potential implications for the miRNA functions, including different variants of a miRNA called isomiRs, miRNA arm selection/arm switching, and the effect of these factors on miRNA target selection. Besides, we review some aspects of miRNA interactions such as the interaction between epigenetics and miRNA (different miRNAs and their related processing enzymes are epigenetically regulated by multiple DNA methylation enzymes. moreover, DNA methylation could be controlled by diverse mechanisms related to miRNAs), direct and indirect crosstalk between miRNA and lnc (Long Non-Coding) RNAs as a further approach to conduct intercellular regulation called "competing endogenous RNA" (ceRNA) that is involved in the pathogenesis of different diseases, and the interaction of miRNA activities and some Xeno-infectious (virus/bacteria/parasite) factors, which result in modulation of the pathogenesis of infections. This review provides some related studies to a better understanding of miRNA involvement mechanisms and overcoming the complexity of related diseases that may be applicable and useful to prognostic, diagnostic, therapeutic purposes and personalized medicine in the future.
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- Samaneh Heydarzadeh
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Immunology and Allergy, Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran
- Neuroscience Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Long L, Zeng C, Chen H, Zhou T, Wu L, Cai X. ADNCR modulates neural stem cell differentiation and proliferation through the regulation of TCF3 expression. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:927. [PMID: 32953727 PMCID: PMC7475390 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-1068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background Neural stem cells (NSCs) are undifferentiated precursor cells that have the ability to self-renew and proliferate and have the capacity to become either glia (oligodendrocytes and astrocytes) or neurons. NSCs can act as beneficial adjuncts for many neurological disorders, such as cerebral infarction, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play essential roles during cell differentiation, proliferation, and metabolism. This study aimed to explore the role played by adipocyte differentiation-associated long noncoding RNA (ADNCR) in the self-renewal and multipotency of NSCs. Methods In this study, we identified NSCs and verified that these cells were able to regenerate and differentiate into both astrocytes and neurons. Then we studied the relation between expression of ADNCR and transcription factor 3 (TCF3) and proliferation of NSCs. Results ADNCR and TCF3 expression have been shown to decrease during the differentiation of NSCs into both neurons and astrocyte induction cells. However, the expression of the microRNA miR-204-5p increased over time during the differentiation of NSCs into both neurons and astrocyte induction cells. ADNCR acts as a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) for miR-204-5p, and the overexpression of ADNCR suppressed miR-204-5p expression and enhanced TCF3 expression in NSCs, which resulted in enhanced proliferation and suppressed neural differentiation. Conclusions These data suggested that the use of ADNCR may represent a new strategy for expanding the interventions used to treat neurological disorders.
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- Ling Long
- Department of Neurology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery and Hernia Center, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Gao H, Ni N, Zhang D, Wang Y, Tang Z, Sun N, Ju Y, Dai X, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Gu P. miR-762 regulates the proliferation and differentiation of retinal progenitor cells by targeting NPDC1. Cell Cycle 2020; 19:1754-1767. [PMID: 32544377 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2020.1777805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Retinal degenerations, which lead to irreversible decline in visual function, are still no effective recovery treatments. Currently, retinal progenitor cell (RPC) transplantation therapy is expected to provide a new approach to treat these diseases; however, the limited proliferation capacity and differentiation potential toward specific retinal neurons of RPCs hinder their potential clinical applications. microRNAs have been reported to serve as important regulators in the cell fate determination of stem/progenitor cells. In this study, our data demonstrated that miR-762 inhibited NPDC1 expression to positively regulate RPC proliferation and suppress RPC neuronal differentiation. Furthermore, the knockdown of miR-762 upregulated NPDC1 expression in RPCs, leading to the inhibition of RPC proliferation and the increase in neuronal differentiation. Moreover, NPDC1 could rescue anti-miR-762-induced RPC proliferation deficiency and the inhibitory effect of miR-762 on RPC differentiation. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that miR-762 plays a crucial role in regulating RPC proliferation and differentiation by directly targeting NPDC1, which is firstly reported that microRNAs positively regulate RPC proliferation and negatively regulate RPC differentiation, which provides a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms that dominate RPC proliferation and differentiation in vitro.
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- Huiqin Gao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine , Shanghai, P.R. China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular Oncology , Shanghai, P.R. China
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Ma K, Zhang H, Wang S, Wang H, Wang Y, Liu J, Song X, Dong Z, Han X, Zhang Y, Li H, Rahaman A, Wang S, Baloch Z. The molecular mechanism underlying GABAergic dysfunction in nucleus accumbens of depression-like behaviours in mice. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:7021-7028. [PMID: 31430030 PMCID: PMC6787457 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Depression is the most frequent psychiatric disorder in the world. Recent evidence has shown that stress-induced GABAergic dysfunction in the nucleus accumbens (NAc) contributed to the pathophysiology of depression. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these pathological changes remain unclear. In this study, mice were constantly treated with the chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) till showing depression-like behaviours expression. GABA synthesis, release and uptake in the NAc tissue were assessed by analysing the expression level of genes and proteins of Gad-1, VGAT and GAT-3 by qRT-PCR and Western blotting. The miRNA/mRNA network regulating GABA was constructed based on the bioinformatics prediction software and further validated by dual-luciferase reporter assay in vitro and qRT-PCR in vivo, respectively. Our results showed that the expression level of GAT-3, Gad-1 and VGAT mRNA and protein significantly decreased in the NAc tissue from CUMS-induced depression-like mice than that of control mice. However, miRNA-144-3p, miRNA-879-5p, miR-15b-5p and miRNA-582-5p that directly down-regulated the expression of Gad-1, VGAT and GAT-3 were increased. In the mRNA/miRNA regulatory GABA network, Gad-1 and VGAT were directly regulated by binding seed sequence of miR-144-3p, and miR-15b-5p, miR-879-5p could be served negative post-regulators by binding to the different sites of VGAT 3'-UTR. Chronic stress causes the impaired GABA synthesis, release and uptake by up-regulating miRNAs and down-regulating mRNAs and proteins, which may reveal the molecular mechanisms for the decreased GABA concentrations in the NAc tissue of CUMS-induced depression.
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- Ke Ma
- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Jinan Center for Disease Control and PreventionInstitute of VirologyJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- School of Food Science and EngineeringSouth China University and TechnologyGuangzhouChina
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- College of Traditional Chinese MedicineShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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Inhibition of MicroRNA-195 Alleviates Neuropathic Pain by Targeting Patched1 and Inhibiting SHH Signaling Pathway Activation. Neurochem Res 2019; 44:1690-1702. [PMID: 31004260 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-019-02797-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a type of chronic neuropathic pain that is caused by peripheral nerve lesions that result from various conditions, including the compression of vessels, tumors and viral infections. MicroRNAs (miRs) are increasingly recognized as potential regulators of neuropathic pain. Previous evidence has demonstrated that miR-195 is involved in neuropathic pain, but the mechanism remains unclear. To investigate the pathophysiological role of miR-195 and Shh signaling in TN, persistent facial pain was induced by infraorbital nerve chronic constriction injury (CCI-IoN), and facial pain responses were evaluated by Von Frey hairs. qPCR and Western blotting were used to determine the relative expression of miR-195 and Patched1, the major receptor of the Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway, in the caudal brain stem at distinct time points after CCI-IoN. Here, we found that the expression of miR-195 was increased in a rat model of CCI-IoN. In contrast, the expression of Patched1 decreased significantly. Luciferase assays confirmed the binding of miR-195 to Patched1. In addition, the overexpression of miR-195 by an intracerebroventricular (i.c.v) administration of LV-miR-195 aggravated facial pain development, and this was reversed by upregulating the expression of Patched1. These results suggest that miR-195 is involved in the development of TN by targeting Patched1 in the Shh signaling pathway, thus regulating extracellular glutamate.
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The role of adult hippocampal neurogenesis in brain health and disease. Mol Psychiatry 2019; 24:67-87. [PMID: 29679070 PMCID: PMC6195869 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-018-0036-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 428] [Impact Index Per Article: 71.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Adult neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus is highly regulated by a number of environmental and cell-intrinsic factors to adapt to environmental changes. Accumulating evidence suggests that adult-born neurons may play distinct physiological roles in hippocampus-dependent functions, such as memory encoding and mood regulation. In addition, several brain diseases, such as neurological diseases and mood disorders, have deleterious effects on adult hippocampal neurogenesis, and some symptoms of those diseases can be partially explained by the dysregulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis. Here we review a possible link between the physiological functions of adult-born neurons and their roles in pathological conditions.
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non-coding RNA molecules involved in the regulation of gene expression. They are involved in the fine-tuning of fundamental biological processes such as proliferation, differentiation, survival and apoptosis in many cell types. Emerging evidence suggests that miRNAs regulate critical pathways involved in stem cell function. Several miRNAs have been suggested to target transcripts that directly or indirectly coordinate the cell cycle progression of stem cells. Moreover, previous studies have shown that altered expression levels of miRNAs can contribute to pathological conditions, such as cancer, due to the loss of cell cycle regulation. However, the precise mechanism underlying miRNA-mediated regulation of cell cycle in stem cells is still incompletely understood. In this review, we discuss current knowledge of miRNAs regulatory role in cell cycle progression of stem cells. We describe how specific miRNAs may control cell cycle associated molecules and checkpoints in embryonic, somatic and cancer stem cells. We further outline how these miRNAs could be regulated to influence cell cycle progression in stem cells as a potential clinical application.
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- Michelle M J Mens
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. .,Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Oliver RJ, Mandyam CD. Regulation of Adult Neurogenesis by Non-coding RNAs: Implications for Substance Use Disorders. Front Neurosci 2018; 12:849. [PMID: 30524229 PMCID: PMC6261985 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2018.00849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The discovery of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)has been one of the central findings from early genomic sequencing studies. Not only was the presence of these genes unknown previously, it was the staggering disproportionate share of the genome that was predicted to be encoded by ncRNAs that was truly significant in genomic research. Over the years the function of various classes of these ncRNAs has been revealed. One of the first and enduring regulatory programs associated with these factors was development. In the neurosciences, the discovery of adult derived populations of dividing cells within the brain was equally substantial. The brain was hypothesized to be plastic only in its neuronal connectivity, but the discovery of the generation of new neurons was a novel mechanism of neuronal and behavioral plasticity. The process of adult neurogenesis resembles early neuronal development and has been found to share many parallels in the proper stages of specified genetic programs. Adult neurogenesis has also been found to play a role in learning and memory involved in particular hippocampal-dependent behaviors. Substance use disorders (SUDs) are an example of a behavioral condition that is associated with and possibly driven by hippocampal alterations. Our laboratory has determined that hippocampal adult neurogenesis is necessary for a rodent model of methamphetamine relapse. Due to the previous research on ncRNAs in development and in other brain regions involved in SUDs, we posit that ncRNAs may play a role in adult neurogenesis associated with this disorder. This review will cover the regulatory mechanisms of various classes of ncRNAs on the coordinated genetic program associated with adult neurogenesis with a special focus on how these programs could be dysregulated in SUDs.
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- Robert J Oliver
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, United States
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, United States
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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Stappert L, Klaus F, Brüstle O. MicroRNAs Engage in Complex Circuits Regulating Adult Neurogenesis. Front Neurosci 2018; 12:707. [PMID: 30455620 PMCID: PMC6230569 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2018.00707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The finding that the adult mammalian brain is still capable of producing neurons has ignited a new field of research aiming to identify the molecular mechanisms regulating adult neurogenesis. An improved understanding of these mechanisms could lead to the development of novel approaches to delay cognitive decline and facilitate neuroregeneration in the adult human brain. Accumulating evidence suggest microRNAs (miRNAs), which represent a class of post-transcriptional gene expression regulators, as crucial part of the gene regulatory networks governing adult neurogenesis. This review attempts to illustrate how miRNAs modulate key processes in the adult neurogenic niche by interacting with each other and with transcriptional regulators. We discuss the function of miRNAs in adult neurogenesis following the life-journey of an adult-born neuron from the adult neural stem cell (NSCs) compartment to its final target site. We first survey how miRNAs control the initial step of adult neurogenesis, that is the transition of quiescent to activated proliferative adult NSCs, and then go on to discuss the role of miRNAs to regulate neuronal differentiation, survival, and functional integration of the newborn neurons. In this context, we highlight miRNAs that converge on functionally related targets or act within cross talking gene regulatory networks. The cooperative manner of miRNA action and the broad target repertoire of each individual miRNA could make the miRNA system a promising tool to gain control on adult NSCs in the context of therapeutic approaches.
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- Laura Stappert
- Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology, Life & Brain Center, University of Bonn Medical Center, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology, Life & Brain Center, University of Bonn Medical Center, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Reconstructive Neurobiology, Life & Brain Center, University of Bonn Medical Center, Bonn, Germany
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Dewanjee S, Bhattacharjee N. MicroRNA: A new generation therapeutic target in diabetic nephropathy. Biochem Pharmacol 2018; 155:32-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2018.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Polycomb protein family member CBX7 regulates intrinsic axon growth and regeneration. Cell Death Differ 2018; 25:1598-1611. [PMID: 29459770 PMCID: PMC6143612 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-018-0064-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2017] [Revised: 12/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) lose their intrinsic ability and fail to regenerate, but the underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. Polycomb group (PcG) proteins, which include PRC1 and PRC2 complexes function as gene repressors and are involved in many biological processes. Here we report that PRC1 components (polycomb chromobox (CBX) 2, 7, and 8) are novel regulators of axon growth and regeneration. Especially, knockdown of CBX7 in either embryonic cortical neurons or adult dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons enhances their axon growth ability. Two important transcription factors GATA4 and SOX11 are functional downstream targets of CBX7 in controlling axon regeneration. Moreover, knockdown of GATA4 or SOX11 in cultured DRG neurons inhibits axon regeneration response from CBX7 downregulation in DRG neurons. These findings suggest that targeting CBX signaling pathway may be a novel approach for promoting the intrinsic regenerative capacity of damaged CNS neurons.
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Review: adult neurogenesis contributes to hippocampal plasticity. Cell Tissue Res 2017; 373:693-709. [PMID: 29185071 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-017-2735-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Adult hippocampal neurogenesis is the process by which new functional neurons are added to the adult dentate gyrus of the hippocampus. Animal studies have shown that the degree of adult hippocampal neurogenesis is regulated by local environmental cues as well as neural network activities. Furthermore, accumulating evidence has suggested that adult hippocampal neurogenesis plays prominent roles in hippocampus-dependent brain functions. In this review, we summarize the mechanisms underlying the regulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis at various developmental stages and propose how adult-born neurons contribute to structural and functional hippocampal plasticity.
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The role of DNA methylation in brain development is an intense area of research because the brain has particularly high levels of CpG and mutations in many of the proteins involved in the establishment, maintenance, interpretation, and removal of DNA methylation impact brain development and/or function. These include DNA methyltransferase (DNMT), Ten-Eleven Translocation (TET), and Methyl-CpG binding proteins (MBPs). Recent advances in sequencing breadth and depth as well the detection of different forms of methylation have greatly expanded our understanding of the diversity of DNA methylation in the brain. The contributions of DNA methylation and associated proteins to embryonic and adult neurogenesis will be examined. Particular attention will be given to the impact on adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN), which is a key mechanism contributing to brain plasticity, learning, memory and mood regulation. DNA methylation influences multiple aspects of neurogenesis from stem cell maintenance and proliferation, fate specification, neuronal differentiation and maturation, and synaptogenesis. In addition, DNA methylation during neurogenesis has been shown to be responsive to many extrinsic signals, both under normal conditions and during disease and injury. Finally, crosstalk between DNA methylation, Methyl-DNA binding domain (MBD) proteins such as MeCP2 and MBD1 and histone modifying complexes is used as an example to illustrate the extensive interconnection between these epigenetic regulatory systems.
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- Emily M Jobe
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.,Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.,Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.,Department of Neuroscience, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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Methyl-CpG-Binding Protein MBD1 Regulates Neuronal Lineage Commitment through Maintaining Adult Neural Stem Cell Identity. J Neurosci 2017; 37:523-536. [PMID: 28100736 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1075-16.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Methyl-CpG-binding domain 1 (MBD1) belongs to a family of methyl-CpG-binding proteins that are epigenetic "readers" linking DNA methylation to transcriptional regulation. MBD1 is expressed in neural stem cells residing in the dentate gyrus of the adult hippocampus (aNSCs) and MBD1 deficiency leads to reduced neuronal differentiation, impaired neurogenesis, learning deficits, and autism-like behaviors in mice; however, the precise function of MBD1 in aNSCs remains unexplored. Here, we show that MBD1 is important for maintaining the integrity and stemness of NSCs, which is critical for their ability to generate neurons. MBD1 deficiency leads to the accumulation of undifferentiated NSCs and impaired transition into the neuronal lineage. Transcriptome analysis of neural stem and progenitor cells isolated directly from the dentate gyrus of MBD1 mutant (KO) and WT mice showed that gene sets related to cell differentiation, particularly astrocyte lineage genes, were upregulated in KO cells. We further demonstrated that, in NSCs, MBD1 binds and represses directly specific genes associated with differentiation. Our results suggest that MBD1 maintains the multipotency of NSCs by restraining the onset of differentiation genes and that untimely expression of these genes in MBD1-deficient stem cells may interfere with normal cell lineage commitment and cause the accumulation of undifferentiated cells. Our data reveal a novel role for MBD1 in stem cell maintenance and provide insight into how epigenetic regulation contributes to adult neurogenesis and the potential impact of its dysregulation. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT Adult neural stem cells (aNSCs) in the hippocampus self-renew and generate neurons throughout life. We show that methyl-CpG-binding domain 1 (MBD1), a DNA methylation "reader," is important for maintaining the integrity of NSCs, which is critical for their neurogenic potency. Our data reveal a novel role for MBD1 in stem cell maintenance and provide insight into how epigenetic regulation preserves the multipotency of stem cells for subsequent differentiation.
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Liu PP, Tang GB, Xu YJ, Zeng YQ, Zhang SF, Du HZ, Teng ZQ, Liu CM. MiR-203 Interplays with Polycomb Repressive Complexes to Regulate the Proliferation of Neural Stem/Progenitor Cells. Stem Cell Reports 2017; 9:190-202. [PMID: 28602614 PMCID: PMC5511050 DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2017.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2016] [Revised: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The polycomb repressive complexes 1 (PRC1) and 2 (PRC2) are two distinct polycomb group (PcG) proteins that maintain the stable silencing of specific sets of genes through chromatin modifications. Although the PRC2 component EZH2 has been known as an epigenetic regulator in promoting the proliferation of neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs), the regulatory network that controls this process remains largely unknown. Here we show that miR-203 is repressed by EZH2 in both embryonic and adult NSPCs. MiR-203 negatively regulates the proliferation of NSPCs. One of PRC1 components, Bmi1, is a downstream target of miR-203 in NSPCs. Conditional knockout of Ezh2 results in decreased proliferation ability of both embryonic and adult NSPCs. Meanwhile, ectopic overexpression of BMI1 rescues the proliferation defects exhibited by miR-203 overexpression or EZH2 deficiency in NSPCs. Therefore, this study provides evidence for coordinated function of the EZH2-miR-203-BMI1 regulatory axis that regulates the proliferation of NSPCs. MiR-203 is repressed by EZH2 in NSPCs MiR-203 negatively regulates the proliferation of NSPCs Bmi1 is a downstream target of miR-203 in NSPCs MiR-203 is a mediator between PRC2 and PRC1 that modulates the proliferation of NSPCs
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- Pei-Pei Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Savaid Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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The therapeutic contribution of nanomedicine to treat neurodegenerative diseases via neural stem cell differentiation. Biomaterials 2017; 123:77-91. [PMID: 28161683 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Revised: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The discovery of adult neurogenesis drastically changed the therapeutic approaches of central nervous system regenerative medicine. The stimulation of this physiologic process can increase memory and motor performances in patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases. Neural stem cells contribute to the neurogenesis process through their differentiation into specialized neuronal cells. In this review, we describe the most important methods developed to restore neurological functions via neural stem cell differentiation. In particular, we focused on the role of nanomedicine. The application of nanostructured scaffolds, nanoparticulate drug delivery systems, and nanotechnology-based real-time imaging has significantly improved the safety and the efficacy of neural stem cell-based treatments. This review provides a comprehensive background on the contribution of nanomedicine to the modulation of neurogenesis via neural stem cell differentiation.
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Qiu H, Zhong J, Luo L, Tang Z, Liu N, Kang K, Li L, Gou D. Regulatory Axis of miR-195/497 and HMGA1-Id3 Governs Muscle Cell Proliferation and Differentiation. Int J Biol Sci 2017; 13:157-166. [PMID: 28255268 PMCID: PMC5332870 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.17440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Myocytes withdraw from the cell cycle to differentiate during muscle development. Given the capacity of microRNAs (miRNAs) to regulate gene expression during development, we screened for miRNAs that were associated with muscle development. S-Poly(T) Plus analysis of 273 miRNAs in porcine longissimus dorsi muscles revealed 14 miRNAs that were strongly upregulated with age of postnatal muscle development in vivo, including miR-195 and miR-497. These two miRNAs were also strongly upregulated at late differentiation stages of mouse skeletal myoblast C2C12 cells, and demethylation treatment induced significant upregulation of miR-195/497. Manipulation of miR-195/497 expression resulted in dramatic changes in the proliferation and differentiation of C2C12 cells. We identified high-mobility group AT-hook 1 (Hmga1) mRNA as a highly conserved target of miR-195/497 in C2C12 myoblasts. Overexpression of miR-195/497 or Hmga1 silencing in C2C12 cells promoted myogenic differentiation. Moreover, we showed that miR-195/497 repressed Hmga1, which in turn downregulated one of the HMGA1 downstream targets Id3, whose inhibitory effect on myogenic differentiation is well established. Our study revealed a subset of potential development-associated miRNAs and suggests a novel regulatory axis for myogenesis in which miR-195/497 promote myogenic differentiation by repressing the HMGA1-Id3 pathway.
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- Huiling Qiu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China.; Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Department of Physiology, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbial Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, China
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Mirra P, Raciti GA, Nigro C, Fiory F, D'Esposito V, Formisano P, Beguinot F, Miele C. Circulating miRNAs as intercellular messengers, potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for Type 2 diabetes. Epigenomics 2016; 7:653-67. [PMID: 26111035 DOI: 10.2217/epi.15.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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miRNAs have emerged as key epigenetic regulators of metabolism. Their deregulation contributes to metabolic abnormalities, proposing their potential role as therapeutic targets for Type 2 diabetes. The exciting finding that miRNAs exist in the bloodstream suggests that circulating miRNAs may act in a hormone-like fashion. Despite the fact that significant progress has been made in understanding circulating miRNAs, this topic is full of complexities and many questions remain unanswered. The goal of this review is to bring together up-to-date knowledge about circulating miRNAs and their role as intercellular communicators as well as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in metabolic diseases, providing examples of possible clinical applications for circulating miRNAs in diabetes and cardiovascular complications.
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- Paola Mirra
- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali dell'Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Naples, Italy.,URT dell'Istituto di Endocrinologia e Oncologia Sperimentale 'Gaetano Salvatore', Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Naples, Italy
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Hsieh J, Zhao X. Genetics and Epigenetics in Adult Neurogenesis. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol 2016; 8:cshperspect.a018911. [PMID: 27143699 DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a018911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The cellular basis of adult neurogenesis is neural stem cells residing in restricted areas of the adult brain. These cells self-renew and are multipotent. The maintenance of "stemness" and commitment to differentiation are tightly controlled by intricate molecular networks. Epigenetic mechanisms, including chromatin remodeling, DNA methylation, and noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), have profound regulatory roles in mammalian gene expression. Significant advances have been made regarding the dynamic roles of epigenetic modulation and function. It has become evident that epigenetic regulators are key players in neural-stem-cell self-renewal, fate specification, and final maturation of new neurons, therefore, adult neurogenesis. Altered epigenetic regulation can result in a number of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. Here, we review recent discoveries that advance our knowledge in epigenetic regulation of mammalian neural stem cells and neurogenesis. Insights from studies of epigenetic gene regulation in neurogenesis may lead to new therapies for the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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- Jenny Hsieh
- Department of Molecular Biology and Hamon Center for Regenerative Science and Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390
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- Department of Neuroscience and Waisman Center, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705
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Gao Y, Su J, Guo W, Polich ED, Magyar DP, Xing Y, Li H, Smrt RD, Chang Q, Zhao X. Inhibition of miR-15a Promotes BDNF Expression and Rescues Dendritic Maturation Deficits in MeCP2-Deficient Neurons. Stem Cells 2016; 33:1618-29. [PMID: 25639236 DOI: 10.1002/stem.1950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In both the embryonic and adult brain, a critical step in neurogenesis is neuronal maturation. Deficiency of MeCP2 leads to Rett syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder. We have previously shown that MeCP2 plays critical roles in the maturation step of new neurons during neurogenesis. MeCP2 is known to regulate the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a potent neurotrophic factor for neuronal maturation. Nevertheless, how MeCP2 regulates BDNF expression and how MeCP2 deficiency leads to reduced BDNF expression remain unclear. Here, we show that MeCP2 regulates the expression of a microRNA, miR-15a. We find that miR-15a plays a significant role in the regulation of neuronal maturation. Overexpression of miR-15a inhibits dendritic morphogenesis in immature neurons. Conversely, a reduction in miR-15a has the opposite effect. We further show that miR-15a regulates expression levels of BDNF, and exogenous BDNF could partially rescue the neuronal maturation deficits resulting from miR-15a overexpression. Finally, inhibition of miR-15a could rescue neuronal maturation deficits in MeCP2-deficient adult-born new neurons. These results demonstrate a novel role for miR-15a in neuronal development and provide a missing link in the regulation of BDNF by MeCP2.
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- Yu Gao
- Waisman Center, School of Medicine and Public Health, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Public Health, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Identification of a panel of five serum miRNAs as a biomarker for Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2015; 22:68-73. [PMID: 26631952 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2015.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease. The aim of this work was to determine whether the differences of serum miRNAs profiling could distinguish PD patients from healthy individuals. METHODS We collected serum samples from 106 sporadic PD patients and 91 age/gender-matched healthy controls. Serum miRNAs were analysed by Solexa sequencing followed by a qRT-PCR examination. The qRT-PCR assay, which was divided into two phases, was used to validate the expression of miRNAs screened by Solexa sequencing. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and clustering analysis were performed to determine the diagnostic usefulness of the selected miRNAs for PD. RESULTS In this study, we generated a profile of 5 serum miRNAs: miR-195 was up-regulated, and miR-185, miR-15b, miR-221 and miR-181a were down-regulated. CONCLUSION This group of five miRNAs can precisely distinguish PD patients from health individuals and may be used as a potential serum-based biomarker for the diagnosis of PD.
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Cernilogar FM, Di Giaimo R, Rehfeld F, Cappello S, Lie DC. RNA interference machinery-mediated gene regulation in mouse adult neural stem cells. BMC Neurosci 2015; 16:60. [PMID: 26386671 PMCID: PMC4575781 DOI: 10.1186/s12868-015-0198-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Neurogenesis in the brain of adult mammals occurs throughout life in two locations: the subventricular zone of the lateral ventricle and the subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus in the hippocampus. RNA interference mechanisms have emerged as critical regulators of neuronal differentiation. However, to date, little is known about its function in adult neurogenesis. Results Here we show that the RNA interference machinery regulates Doublecortin levels and is associated with chromatin in differentiating adult neural progenitors. Deletion of Dicer causes abnormal higher levels of Doublecortin. The microRNA pathway plays an important role in Doublecortin regulation. In particular miRNA-128 overexpression can reduce Doublecortin levels in differentiating adult neural progenitors. Conclusions We conclude that the RNA interference components play an important role, even through chromatin association, in regulating neuron-specific gene expression programs. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12868-015-0198-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Filippo M Cernilogar
- Research Group Adult Neurogenesis and Neural Stem Cells, Institute of Developmental Genetics, Helmholtz Center Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany. .,Biomedical Center, Ludwig Maximilian University, Großhaderner Strasse 9, 82152, Planegg-Martinsried, Germany.
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- Institute for Stem Cell Research, Helmholtz Center Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany. .,Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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- Research Group Adult Neurogenesis and Neural Stem Cells, Institute of Developmental Genetics, Helmholtz Center Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany. .,Institute of Cell Biology and Neurobiology, Charité University, Berlin, Germany.
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- Developmental Neurobiology, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany.
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- Research Group Adult Neurogenesis and Neural Stem Cells, Institute of Developmental Genetics, Helmholtz Center Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany. .,Institute of Biochemistry, Emil Fischer Center, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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Huang Y, Liu X, Wang Y. MicroRNA-378 regulates neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro by modulating Tailless expression. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2015; 466:214-20. [PMID: 26361139 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Previous studies have suggested that microRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in regulating neural stem cell (NSC) proliferation and differentiation. However, the precise role of miRNAs in NSC remains largely unexplored. In this study, we showed that miR-378 can target Tailless (TLX), a critical regulator of NSC, to regulate NSC proliferation and differentiation. By bioinformatic algorithms, miR-378 was found to have a predicted target site in the 3'-untranslated region of TLX, which was verified by a dual-luciferase reporter assay. The expression of miR-378 was increased during NSC differentiation and inversely correlated with TLX expression. qPCR and Western blot analysis also showed that miR-378 negatively regulated TLX mRNA and protein expression in neural stem cells (NSCs). Intriguingly, overexpression of miR-378 increased NSC differentiation and reduced NSC proliferation, whereas suppression of miR-378 led to decreased NSC differentiation and increased NSC proliferation. Moreover, the downstream targets of TLX, including p21, PTEN and Wnt/β-catenin were also found to be regulated by miR-378. Additionally, overexpression of TLX rescued the NSC proliferation deficiency induced by miR-378 overexpression and abolished miR-378-promoted NSC differentiation. Taken together, our data suggest that miR-378 is a novel miRNA that regulates NSC proliferation and differentiation via targeting TLX. Therefore, manipulating miR-378 in NSCs could be a novel strategy to develop novel interventions for the treatment of relevant neurological disorders.
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- Yanxia Huang
- Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China; Department of Rehabilitation, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an 710003, China
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- The 3rd Department of Infectious Diseases, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an 710003, China
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- Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, China.
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Geaghan M, Cairns MJ. MicroRNA and Posttranscriptional Dysregulation in Psychiatry. Biol Psychiatry 2015; 78:231-9. [PMID: 25636176 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2014.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2014] [Revised: 11/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Psychiatric syndromes, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, and autism spectrum disorders, are characterized by a complex range of symptoms, including psychosis, depression, mania, and cognitive deficits. Although the mechanisms driving pathophysiology are complex and remain largely unknown, advances in the understanding of gene association and gene networks are providing significant clues to their etiology. In recent years, small noncoding RNA molecules known as microRNA (miRNA) have emerged as potential players in the pathophysiology of mental illness. These small RNAs regulate hundreds of target transcripts by modifying their stability and translation on a broad scale, influencing entire gene networks in the process. There is evidence to suggest that numerous miRNAs are dysregulated in postmortem neuropathology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and there is strong genetic support for association of miRNA genes and their targets with these conditions. This review presents the accumulated evidence linking miRNA dysregulation and dysfunction with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and autism spectrum disorders and the potential of miRNAs as biomarkers or therapeutics for these disorders. We further assess the functional roles of some outstanding miRNAs associated with these conditions and how they may be influencing the development of psychiatric symptoms.
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- Michael Geaghan
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.; Centre for Translational Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.; Schizophrenia Research Institute, Sydney, Australia.; Centre for Translational Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia..
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Nguyen LH, Diao HJ, Chew SY. MicroRNAs and their potential therapeutic applications in neural tissue engineering. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2015; 88:53-66. [PMID: 25980934 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2015.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2015] [Revised: 05/08/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The inherent poor regeneration capacity of nerve tissues, especially in the central nervous system, poses a grand challenge for neural tissue engineering. After injuries, the local microenvironment often contains potent inhibitory molecules and glial scars, which do not actively support axonal regrowth. MicroRNAs can direct fate of neural cells and are tightly controlled during nerve development. Thus, RNA interference using microRNAs is a promising method to enhance nerve regeneration. Although the physiological roles of microRNA expression levels in various cellular activities or disease conditions have been extensively investigated, the translational use of these understanding for neural tissue engineering remains limited. This review aims to highlight essential microRNAs that participate in cellular behaviors within the adult nervous system and their potential therapeutic applications. In addition, possible delivery methods are also suggested for effective gene silencing in neural tissue engineering.
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- Lan Huong Nguyen
- Division of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Division of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Division of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore; Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 308232, Singapore.
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Peschansky VJ, Wahlestedt C. Non-coding RNAs as direct and indirect modulators of epigenetic regulation. Epigenetics 2015; 9:3-12. [PMID: 24739571 DOI: 10.4161/epi.27473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 366] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Epigenetic regulation of gene expression is an increasingly well-understood concept that explains much of the contribution of an organism's environment and experience to its biology. However, discussion persists as to which mechanisms can be classified as epigenetic. Ongoing research continues to uncover novel pathways, including the important role of non-protein coding RNA transcripts in epigenetic gene regulation. We know that the majority of human and other mammalian transcripts are not translated but that many of these are nonetheless functional. These non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) can be short (<200 nt) or long (<200 nt) and are further classified by genomic origin and mechanism of action. We discuss examples of ncRNAs that interact with histone modifying complexes or DNA methyltransferases to regulate gene expression, others that are targets of these epigenetic mechanisms, and propose a model in which such transcripts feed back into an epigenetic regulatory network.
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- Veronica J Peschansky
- Center for Therapeutic Innovation & Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; University of Miami; Miller School of Medicine; Miami, FL USA
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- Center for Therapeutic Innovation & Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; University of Miami; Miller School of Medicine; Miami, FL USA
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Williamson VS, Mamdani M, McMichael GO, Kim AH, Lee D, Bacanu S, Vladimirov VI. Expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) in microRNA genes are enriched for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder association signals. Psychol Med 2015; 45:2557-2569. [PMID: 25817407 PMCID: PMC4845662 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291715000483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Schizophrenia (SZ) and bipolar disorder (BD) have substantial negative impact on the quality of human life. Both, microRNA (miRNA) expression profiling in SZ and BD postmortem brains [and genome-wide association studies (GWAS)] have implicated miRNAs in disease etiology. Here, we aim to determine whether significant GWAS signals observed in the Psychiatric Genetic Consortium (PGC) are enriched for miRNAs. METHOD A two-stage approach was used to determine whether association signals from PGC affect miRNAs: (i) statistical assessment of enrichment using a Simes test and sum of squares test (SST) and (ii) biological evidence that quantitative trait loci (eQTL) mapping to known miRNA genes affect their expression in an independent sample of 78 postmortem brains from the Stanley Medical Research Institute. RESULTS A total of 2567 independent single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (R2 > 0.8) were mapped locally, within 1 Mb, to all known miRNAs (miRBase v. 21). We show robust enrichment for SZ- and BD-related SNPs with miRNAs using Simes (SZ: p ≤ 0.0023, BD: p ≤ 0.038), which remained significant after adjusting for background inflation in SZ (empirical p = 0.018) and approached significance in BD (empirical p = 0.07). At a false discovery rate of 10%, we identified a total of 32 eQTLs to influence miRNA expression; 11 of these overlapped with BD. CONCLUSIONS Our approach of integrating PGC findings with eQTL results can be used to generate specific hypotheses regarding the role of miRNAs in SZ and BD.
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- V. S. Williamson
- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
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- Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
- Center for Biomarker Research and Personalized Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA
- Lieber Institute for Brain Development, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Li L, Chen BF, Chan WY. An epigenetic regulator: methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 1 (MBD1). Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:5125-40. [PMID: 25751725 PMCID: PMC4394467 DOI: 10.3390/ijms16035125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Revised: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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DNA methylation is an important form of epigenetic regulation in both normal development and cancer. Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 1 (MBD1) is highly related to DNA methylation. Its MBD domain recognizes and binds to methylated CpGs. This binding allows it to trigger methylation of H3K9 and results in transcriptional repression. The CXXC3 domain of MBD1 makes it a unique member of the MBD family due to its affinity to unmethylated DNA. MBD1 acts as an epigenetic regulator via different mechanisms, such as the formation of the MCAF1/MBD1/SETDB1 complex or the MBD1-HDAC3 complex. As methylation status always changes along with carcinogenesis or neurogenesis, MBD1 with its interacting partners, including proteins and non-coding RNAs, participates in normal or pathological processes and functions in different regulatory systems. Because of the important role of MBD1 in epigenetic regulation, it is a good candidate as a therapeutic target for diseases.
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- Lu Li
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health Joint Laboratory on Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China.
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Shandong University Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China.
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Shandong University Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China.
- Department of Biological Science and Biotechnology, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, China.
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health Joint Laboratory on Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China.
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-Shandong University Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China.
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Wei W, Zhang WY, Bai JB, Zhang HX, Zhao YY, Li XY, Zhao SH. The NF-ҡB modulated miR-195/497 inhibit myoblast proliferation by targeting Igf1r/Insr and cyclin genes. J Cell Sci 2015; 129:39-50. [DOI: 10.1242/jcs.174235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles in the development of skeletal muscle. In our previous study, expression of miR-195 and miR-497 were shown to be up-regulated during muscle development in pigs. In this study, we investigated the roles of these two miRNAs in myogenesis and analyzed their transcriptional regulation. Our results showed that miR-195 and miR-497 were up-regulated during muscle development and myoblast differentiation. Moreover, miR-195/497 inhibited proliferation but not differentiation in C2C12 cells. Further investigation revealed that Igf1r, Insr, Ccnd2, and Ccne1 were directly targeted by miR-195/497 in myoblasts. In addition, we confirmed that similarly expressed miR-195 and miR-497 were negatively regulated by nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-ҡB) in both myoblasts and skeletal muscle tissue. Our data illustrated that the NF-ҡB-miR-195/497-Igf1r/Insr-Ccnd2/Ccne1 signaling pathway played important roles in the myogenesis. Our study provides novel evidence for the roles of miR-195/497 in muscle development.
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- Wei Wei
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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Kim Y, Kim H, Park H, Park D, Lee H, Lee YS, Choe J, Kim YM, Jeoung D. miR-326-histone deacetylase-3 feedback loop regulates the invasion and tumorigenic and angiogenic response to anti-cancer drugs. J Biol Chem 2014; 289:28019-39. [PMID: 25138213 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m114.578229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Histone modification is known to be associated with multidrug resistance phenotypes. Cancer cell lines that are resistant or have been made resistant to anti-cancer drugs showed lower expression levels of histone deacetylase-3 (HDAC3), among the histone deacetylase(s), than cancer cell lines that were sensitive to anti-cancer drugs. Celastrol and Taxol decreased the expression of HDAC3 in cancer cell lines sensitive to anti-cancer drugs. HDAC3 negatively regulated the invasion, migration, and anchorage-independent growth of cancer cells. HDAC3 conferred sensitivity to anti-cancer drugs in vitro and in vivo. TargetScan analysis predicted miR-326 as a negative regulator of HDAC3. ChIP assays and luciferase assays showed a negative feedback loop between HDAC3 and miR-326. miR-326 decreased the apoptotic effect of anti-cancer drugs, and the miR-326 inhibitor increased the apoptotic effect of anti-cancer drugs. miR-326 enhanced the invasion and migration potential of cancer cells. The miR-326 inhibitor negatively regulated the tumorigenic, metastatic, and angiogenic potential of anti-cancer drug-resistant cancer cells. HDAC3 showed a positive feedback loop with miRNAs such as miR-200b, miR-217, and miR-335. miR-200b, miR-217, and miR-335 negatively regulated the expression of miR-326 and the invasion and migration potential of cancer cells while enhancing the apoptotic effect of anti-cancer drugs. TargetScan analysis predicted miR-200b and miR-217 as negative regulators of cancer-associated gene, a cancer/testis antigen, which is known to regulate the response to anti-cancer drugs. HDAC3 and miR-326 acted upstream of the cancer-associated gene. Thus, we show that the miR-326-HDAC3 feedback loop can be employed as a target for the development of anti-cancer therapeutics.
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- From the Departments of Biochemistry and
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- Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, and
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- the College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 120-750, Korea
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chunchon 200-701 and
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chunchon 200-701 and
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Sun E, Shi Y. MicroRNAs: Small molecules with big roles in neurodevelopment and diseases. Exp Neurol 2014; 268:46-53. [PMID: 25128264 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2014] [Revised: 07/29/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are single-stranded, non-coding RNA molecules that play important roles in the development and functions of the brain. Extensive studies have revealed critical roles for miRNAs in brain development and function. Dysregulation or altered expression of miRNAs is associated with abnormal brain development and pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental diseases. This review serves to highlight the versatile roles of these small RNA molecules in normal brain development and their association with neurodevelopmental disorders, in particular, two closely related neuropsychiatric disorders of neurodevelopmental origin, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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- Emily Sun
- Department of Neurosciences, Cancer Center, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Cancer Center, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA, USA.
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Shenoy A, Blelloch RH. Regulation of microRNA function in somatic stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 2014; 15:565-76. [PMID: 25118717 DOI: 10.1038/nrm3854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 283] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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microRNAs (miRNAs) are important modulators of development. Owing to their ability to simultaneously silence hundreds of target genes, they have key roles in large-scale transcriptomic changes that occur during cell fate transitions. In somatic stem and progenitor cells--such as those involved in myogenesis, haematopoiesis, skin and neural development--miRNA function is carefully regulated to promote and stabilize cell fate choice. miRNAs are integrated within networks that form both positive and negative feedback loops. Their function is regulated at multiple levels, including transcription, biogenesis, stability, availability and/or number of target sites, as well as their cooperation with other miRNAs and RNA-binding proteins. Together, these regulatory mechanisms result in a refined molecular response that enables proper cellular differentiation and function.
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- Archana Shenoy
- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Center for Reproductive Sciences and Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California CA 94143-0667, USA
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- Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Center for Reproductive Sciences and Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California CA 94143-0667, USA
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Yang L, Wang J, Sun X, Cao Y, Ning S, Zhang H, Chen L, Li R, Tian Q, Wang L, Wang W, Li X. Identifying a polymorphic 'switch' that influences miRNAs' regulation of a myasthenia gravis risk pathway. PLoS One 2014; 9:e104827. [PMID: 25118158 PMCID: PMC4130595 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0104827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2013] [Accepted: 07/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The significant roles of genetic variants in myasthenia gravis (MG) pathogenesis have been demonstrated in many studies, and recently it has been revealed that aberrant level/regulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) might contribute to the initiation and progression of MG. However, the dysfunction of miRNA associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms (miRSNPs) has not been well investigated in MG. In this study, we created a contemporary catalog of 89 MG risk genes via manual literature-mining. Based on this risk gene catalog, we obtained 18 MG risk pathways. Furthermore, we identified 93 miRNAs that target MG risk pathways and revealed the miRSNPs ‘switches’ in miRNA regulation in the MG risk pathways by integrating the database information of miRSNPs. We also constructed a miRNA-mediated SNP switching pathway network (MSSPN) to intuitively analyze miRNA regulation of MG risk pathways and the relationship of the polymorphism ‘switch’ with these changes in regulation. Moreover, we carried out in-depth dissection on the correlation between hsa05200 (pathway in cancer) and MG development, and elaborated the significance of 4 high-risk genes. By network analysis and literature mining, we proposed a potential mechanism of miRSNPs→gene→pathway effects on MG pathogenesis, especially for rs28457673 (miR-15/16/195/424/497 family)→IGF1R→hsa05200 (pathway in cancer). Therefore, our studies have revealed a functional role for genetic modulators in MG pathogenesis at a systemic level, which could be informative for further miRNA and miRSNPs studies in MG.
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- Lili Yang
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
- * E-mail: (LW); (WW); (XL)
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
- * E-mail: (LW); (WW); (XL)
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
- * E-mail: (LW); (WW); (XL)
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Liz J, Portela A, Soler M, Gómez A, Ling H, Michlewski G, Calin GA, Guil S, Esteller M. Regulation of pri-miRNA processing by a long noncoding RNA transcribed from an ultraconserved region. Mol Cell 2014; 55:138-47. [PMID: 24910097 DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2014.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2013] [Revised: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 05/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) control cellular programs by affecting protein-coding genes, but evidence increasingly points to their involvement in a network of ncRNA-ncRNA interactions. Here, we show that a long ncRNA, Uc.283+A, controls pri-miRNA processing. Regulation requires complementarity between the lower stem region of the pri-miR-195 transcript and an ultraconserved sequence in Uc.283+A, which prevents pri-miRNA cleavage by Drosha. Mutation of the site in either RNA molecule uncouples regulation in vivo and in vitro. We propose a model in which lower-stem strand invasion by Uc.283+A impairs microprocessor recognition and efficient pri-miRNA cropping. In addition to identifying a case of RNA-directed regulation of miRNA biogenesis, our study reveals regulatory networks involving different ncRNA classes of importance in cancer.
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- Julia Liz
- Cancer Epigenetics and Biology Program (PEBC), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet, 08908 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Cancer Epigenetics and Biology Program (PEBC), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet, 08908 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Cancer Epigenetics and Biology Program (PEBC), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet, 08908 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Cancer Epigenetics and Biology Program (PEBC), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet, 08908 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Experimental Therapeutics & Cancer Genetics, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas State University, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3JR, UK
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- Experimental Therapeutics & Cancer Genetics, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas State University, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Cancer Epigenetics and Biology Program (PEBC), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet, 08908 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Cancer Epigenetics and Biology Program (PEBC), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet, 08908 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; School of Medicine, Department of Physiological Sciences II, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Institucio Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA), 08010 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Saab BJ, Mansuy IM. Neuroepigenetics of memory formation and impairment: the role of microRNAs. Neuropharmacology 2014; 80:61-9. [PMID: 24486712 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2014.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2013] [Revised: 01/19/2014] [Accepted: 01/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short non-coding RNAs that primarily regulate protein synthesis through reversible translational repression or mRNA degradation. MiRNAs can act by translational control of transcription factors or via direct action on the chromatin, and thereby contribute to the non-genetic control of gene-environment interactions. MiRNAs that regulate components of pathways required for learning and memory further modulate the influence of epigenetics on cognition in the normal and diseased brain. This review summarizes recent data exemplifying the known roles of miRNAs in memory formation in different model organisms, and describes how neuronal plasticity regulates miRNA biogenesis, activity and degradation. It also examines the relevance of miRNAs for memory impairment in human, using recent clinical observations related to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, and discusses the potential mechanisms by which these miRNAs may contribute to memory disorders.
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- Bechara J Saab
- Brain Research Institute, Neuroscience Center Zürich, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zürich and Department of Health Sciences and Technology of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Brain Research Institute, Neuroscience Center Zürich, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zürich and Department of Health Sciences and Technology of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland.
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Wakabayashi T, Hidaka R, Fujimaki S, Asashima M, Kuwabara T. MicroRNAs and epigenetics in adult neurogenesis. ADVANCES IN GENETICS 2014; 86:27-44. [PMID: 25172344 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-800222-3.00002-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Neurogenesis occurs throughout adulthood in the mammalian brain. Neural stem cells (NSCs) exist in three distinct areas of the brain: the subventricular zone, the olfactory bulb, and the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNA molecules that posttranscriptionally regulate gene expression. Epigenetic regulation of gene expression, which includes DNA methylation and histone modification, plays a significant role in modulating NSC proliferation and differentiation. However, the functions of miRNAs in neurogenesis are just beginning to be understood. Based on the recent literature, miRNAs are suggested to play an important role in the epigenetic regulation of NSCs and differentiation of lineage populations, which include neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes. Recent studies have elucidated the roles of miRNAs in embryonic and adult neurogenesis, specifically, their involvement in stem cell maintenance and differentiation, neuronal maturation and neurite outgrowth, dendritogenesis, and spine formation. The cross-talk between miRNAs and epigenetic regulators appears to modulate neurogenesis in the adult mammalian brain. Since the dysfunction in miRNA machinery contributes to many types of neurodegenerative disorders, a better understanding of how miRNAs influence the neurogenesis and differentiation may offer novel targets for therapeutic application.
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- Tamami Wakabayashi
- Research Center for Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan; Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Research Center for Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan; Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Research Center for Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan; Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Research Center for Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan; Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Research Center for Stem Cell Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki, Japan; Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Kim Y, Park D, Kim H, Choi M, Lee H, Lee YS, Choe J, Kim YM, Jeoung D. miR-200b and cancer/testis antigen CAGE form a feedback loop to regulate the invasion and tumorigenic and angiogenic responses of a cancer cell line to microtubule-targeting drugs. J Biol Chem 2013; 288:36502-18. [PMID: 24174534 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.502047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cancer/testis antigen cancer-associated gene (CAGE) is known to be involved in various cellular processes, such as proliferation, cell motility, and anti-cancer drug resistance. However, the mechanism of the expression regulation of CAGE remains unknown. Target scan analysis predicted the binding of microRNA-200b (miR-200b) to CAGE promoter sequences. The expression of CAGE showed an inverse relationship with miR-200b in various cancer cell lines. miR-200b was shown to bind to the 3'-UTR of CAGE and to regulate the expression of CAGE at the transcriptional level. miR-200b also enhanced the sensitivities to microtubule-targeting drugs in vitro. miR-200b and CAGE showed opposite regulations on invasion potential and responses to microtubule-targeting drugs. Xenograft experiments showed that miR-200b had negative effects on the tumorigenic and metastatic potential of cancer cells. The effect of miR-200b on metastatic potential involved the expression regulation of CAGE by miR-200b. miR-200b decreased the tumorigenic potential of a cancer cell line resistant to microtubule-targeting drugs in a manner associated with the down-regulation of CAGE. ChIP assays showed the direct regulation of miR-200b by CAGE. CAGE enhanced the invasion potential of a cancer cell line stably expressing miR-200b. miR-200b exerted a negative regulation on tumor-induced angiogenesis. The down-regulation of CAGE led to the decreased expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, a TGFβ-responsive protein involved in angiogenesis, and VEGF. CAGE mediated tumor-induced angiogenesis and was necessary for VEGF-promoted angiogenesis. Human recombinant CAGE protein displayed angiogenic potential. Thus, miR-200b and CAGE form a feedback regulatory loop and regulate the response to microtubule-targeting drugs, as well as the invasion, tumorigenic potential, and angiogenic potential.
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Cerebral ischemia induces neurogenesis, including proliferation and differentiation of neural progenitor cells and migration of newly generated neuroblasts. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that decrease gene expression through mRNA destabilization and/or translational repression. Emerging data indicate that miRNAs have a role in mediating processes of proliferation and differentiation of adult neural progenitor cells. This article reviews recent findings on miRNA profile changes in neural progenitor cells after cerebral infarction and the contributions of miRNAs to their ischemia-induced proliferation and differentiation. We highlight interactions between the miR-124 and the miR17-92 cluster and the Notch and Sonic hedgehog signaling pathways in mediating stroke-induced neurogenesis.
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Bian S, Xu TL, Sun T. Tuning the cell fate of neurons and glia by microRNAs. Curr Opin Neurobiol 2013; 23:928-34. [PMID: 23978589 DOI: 10.1016/j.conb.2013.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2013] [Revised: 08/02/2013] [Accepted: 08/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The proper function of the nervous system depends on precise production and connection of distinct neurons and glia. Cell fate determination of neurons and glia is tightly controlled by complex gene expression regulation in the developing and adult nervous system. Emerging evidence has demonstrated the importance of noncoding microRNAs (miRNAs) in neural development and function. This review highlights current discoveries of miRNA functions in specifying neuronal and glial cell fate. We summarize the roles of miRNAs in expansion and differentiation of neural stem cells, specification of neuronal subtypes and glial cells, reprogramming of functional neurons from embryonic stem cells and fibroblasts, and left-right asymmetric organization of neuronal subtypes. Investigating the network of interactions between miRNAs and target genes will reveal new gene regulation machinery involved in tuning the cell fate decisions of neurons and glia.
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- Shan Bian
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Cornell University Weill Medical College, 1300 York Avenue, Box 60, New York, NY 10065, United States
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