目的探讨microRNA-144 (miR-144)对非小细胞肺癌(Non-small-cell lung cancer,NSCLC)细胞增殖以及预后的影响。方法通过癌症基因组图谱(The cancer genome atlas,TCGA)检测NSCLC患者组织中miR-144以及泛素样PHD和环指结构域包含1(Ubiqui...目的探讨microRNA-144 (miR-144)对非小细胞肺癌(Non-small-cell lung cancer,NSCLC)细胞增殖以及预后的影响。方法通过癌症基因组图谱(The cancer genome atlas,TCGA)检测NSCLC患者组织中miR-144以及泛素样PHD和环指结构域包含1(Ubiquitin like PHD and ring finger domain 1,UHRF1)的表达预后以及两者表达的相关性。采用CCK-8、AO/EB以及γH2A检测不同表达miR-144对NSCLC细胞活性、细胞凋亡、增殖以及DNA损伤的影响,Western blot检测PCNA、Bax、Bcl-2及UHRF1的表达。荧光素酶报告证明miR-144以及UHRF1的靶向关系。结果在NSCLC患者组织中,miR-144表达水平较低,低表达miR-144 NSCLC患者生存时间明显低于高表达miR-144者。UHRF1在NSCLC患者组织中明显升高,且在不同年龄、性别、TNM分期和种族有显著差异。低表达UHRF1非小细胞肺癌患者生存率明显高于高表达UHRF1的NSCLC患者。过表达miR-144能够明显降低A549细胞活性,诱导A549细胞凋亡,增加γH2ax表达;抑制PCNA以及Bax蛋白表达,上调Bcl-2表达。荧光素酶报告证明UHRF1是miR-144的靶基因。同时,低表达miR-144能够使UHRF1表达增加,过表达miR-144能够抑制UHRF1的表达。结论过表达miR-144通过靶向UHRF1诱导A549细胞凋亡以及DNA损伤,参与NSCLC的病理生理过程,进而影响预后。展开更多
Objective To investigate the differential expression of microRNA-144-3p in endometrial cells exposed to copper ions in vitro.The specific mechanism by which microRNA-144-3p is involved in Cu^(2+)-induced damage to the...Objective To investigate the differential expression of microRNA-144-3p in endometrial cells exposed to copper ions in vitro.The specific mechanism by which microRNA-144-3p is involved in Cu^(2+)-induced damage to the human endometrial epithelial cells(HEECs)was explored.Methods HEECs were cultured in copper-containing culture medium to simulate changes in the endometrium after copper intrauterine device(Cu-IUD)implantation.Reverse transcription quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)was used to detect the differential expression of miR-144-3p in HEECs after Cu^(2+)treatment.MiRNAs,siRNAs and related inhibitors were used to treat HEECs.The expression levels of related downstream genes were then analyzed by RT-qPCR,Western blotting and immunofluorescence to explore the specific mechanism involved.Results MiR-144-3p was significantly upregulated in the Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The expression of P-NF-κB,MMP9,TGF-β3 and P-SMAD3 was significantly decreased in HEECs treated with 10μg/mL Cu^(2+).MiR-144-3p regulated the expression of metallothionein 1A(MT1A)and thrombospondin-1(THBS-1)in Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The expression of P-NF-κB can be regulated by MT1A,and an inhibitor of P-NF-κB can significantly reduce the expression of MMP9 in Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The expression of TGF-β3 can be regulated by THBS-1,and a TGF-β3 inhibitor can significantly reduce the expression of SMAD3 in Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The proliferative capacity of HEECs treated with MMP9 or SMAD3 inhibitors was significantly reduced.Conclusions The increased Cu^(2+)concentration led to the upregulation of miR-144-3p,further reducing the expression levels of its target genes(MT1A and THBS-1),which in turn downregulated the expression of NF-κB,MMP9,TGF-β3 and SMAD3,ultimately leading to increased endometrial cell damage and decreased cell proliferation.展开更多
Background:Crohn’s disease(CD)has a tendency for recurrence and requires adequate monitoring and personalized treatment.Since endoscopy is considerably invasive,serum biomarkers are required as alternatives for CD mo...Background:Crohn’s disease(CD)has a tendency for recurrence and requires adequate monitoring and personalized treatment.Since endoscopy is considerably invasive,serum biomarkers are required as alternatives for CD monitoring.Toward this,exosomal microRNAs(miRNAs)may serve as promising candidates.In this study,we aimed to assess the role of serum exosomal microRNA-144-3p(miR-144-3p)as a biomarker for CD monitoring.Methods:We prospectively recruited 154 patients without a history of surgery(Cohort 1)and 75 patients who were to undergo intestinal resection(Cohort 2).Serum samples were collected from Cohort 1 before colonoscopy and from Cohort 2 before surgery and during post-operative colonoscopic examination.The serum levels of exosomal miR-144-3p were measured using quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction(PCR).Correlations between relative exosomal miR-144-3p levels,disease activity,and disease behavior were analysed.The area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve(AUC)was used to assess the predictive value of exosomal miR-144-3p regarding mucosal activity and postoperative recurrence.Results:A 3.33-fold increase in serum exosomal miR-144-3p levels was recorded in patients with CD compared with those in healthy controls(P<0.001).The exosomalmiR-144-3p levels were positively correlated with the simple endoscopic score of CD(q=0.547,P<0.001)as well as the Rutgeerts score(q=0.478,P<0.001).Elevated exosomalmiR-144-3p levels were correlated with the penetrating disease with high specificity(100%[95%confidence interval,95.1%–100%]).The accuracy of exosomalmiR-144-3p for identifying post-operative recurrence was higher than that of C-reactive protein(CRP)(AUC,0.775 vs 0.639;P<0.001).Conclusions:Serum exosomal miR-144-3p is a reliable biomarker of mucosal inflammation and penetrating CD.It may identify endoscopic CD recurrence after intestinal resection with higher accuracy than CRP testing.展开更多
目的探讨血清微小RNA-144(miRNA-144)在结核病(TB)中的临床意义。方法通过计算机检索中国知网、PubMed、维普、万方、Web of science等数据库,查找建库至今国内外关于TB患者血清miRNA-144水平的病例对照研究文献。由2名作者独立检索并...目的探讨血清微小RNA-144(miRNA-144)在结核病(TB)中的临床意义。方法通过计算机检索中国知网、PubMed、维普、万方、Web of science等数据库,查找建库至今国内外关于TB患者血清miRNA-144水平的病例对照研究文献。由2名作者独立检索并根据纳入及排除标准仔细阅读全文后进行选取剔除、提取数据,采用软件Stata 12.0和RevMan5.3进行统计分析。结果本研究共纳入9篇文献,包括TB患者431例(病例组),健康者354例(健康组)。荟萃分析结果显示总体人群中病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=3.08,95%CI:1.26~4.90,P<0.05)。根据TB的不同类型进行亚组分析显示,病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=2.26,95%CI:0.62~3.90,P<0.05)。根据人种差异进行分析,黄种人病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=3.46,95%CI:1.34~5.58,P<0.05)。根据不同年龄进行亚组分析,以12岁为分界,≥12岁病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=2.78,95%CI:0.88~4.68,P<0.05)。结论血清miRNA-144水平可能与TB具有一定相关性,尤其在黄种人TB中水平较高。但由于纳入研究中样本量较少,需更多标准化、样本量大、同质性好的研究进一步验证。展开更多
文摘目的探讨microRNA-144 (miR-144)对非小细胞肺癌(Non-small-cell lung cancer,NSCLC)细胞增殖以及预后的影响。方法通过癌症基因组图谱(The cancer genome atlas,TCGA)检测NSCLC患者组织中miR-144以及泛素样PHD和环指结构域包含1(Ubiquitin like PHD and ring finger domain 1,UHRF1)的表达预后以及两者表达的相关性。采用CCK-8、AO/EB以及γH2A检测不同表达miR-144对NSCLC细胞活性、细胞凋亡、增殖以及DNA损伤的影响,Western blot检测PCNA、Bax、Bcl-2及UHRF1的表达。荧光素酶报告证明miR-144以及UHRF1的靶向关系。结果在NSCLC患者组织中,miR-144表达水平较低,低表达miR-144 NSCLC患者生存时间明显低于高表达miR-144者。UHRF1在NSCLC患者组织中明显升高,且在不同年龄、性别、TNM分期和种族有显著差异。低表达UHRF1非小细胞肺癌患者生存率明显高于高表达UHRF1的NSCLC患者。过表达miR-144能够明显降低A549细胞活性,诱导A549细胞凋亡,增加γH2ax表达;抑制PCNA以及Bax蛋白表达,上调Bcl-2表达。荧光素酶报告证明UHRF1是miR-144的靶基因。同时,低表达miR-144能够使UHRF1表达增加,过表达miR-144能够抑制UHRF1的表达。结论过表达miR-144通过靶向UHRF1诱导A549细胞凋亡以及DNA损伤,参与NSCLC的病理生理过程,进而影响预后。
文摘目的探讨mi RNA-144在骨髓增生异常综合征(MDS)患者外周血中的表达情况及其临床意义。方法收集MDS患者24例,健康对照12例,q RT-PCR检测外周血mi RNA-144相对表达量,统计分析mi RNA-144在MDS中的表达情况及与其预后相关性。结果 mi RNA-144在MDS亚型难治性血细胞减少伴单系病态造血(RCUD)、难治性血细胞减少伴多系病态造血(RCMD)、难治性贫血伴环形铁粒幼细胞(RARS)、难治性贫血伴原始细胞增多-1(RAEB-1)及难治性贫血伴原始细胞增多-2(RAEB-2)中的相对表达量分别为3.81、3.64、4.56、6.49及8.73,均显著高于健康对照组,P<0.01;mi RNA-144在预后好和预后差组中的相对表达量分别为3.81和7.18,差异具有统计学意义,P<0.01。结论 mi RNA-144在MDS中高表达,且可作为潜在的预后评估指标。
文摘Objective To investigate the differential expression of microRNA-144-3p in endometrial cells exposed to copper ions in vitro.The specific mechanism by which microRNA-144-3p is involved in Cu^(2+)-induced damage to the human endometrial epithelial cells(HEECs)was explored.Methods HEECs were cultured in copper-containing culture medium to simulate changes in the endometrium after copper intrauterine device(Cu-IUD)implantation.Reverse transcription quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)was used to detect the differential expression of miR-144-3p in HEECs after Cu^(2+)treatment.MiRNAs,siRNAs and related inhibitors were used to treat HEECs.The expression levels of related downstream genes were then analyzed by RT-qPCR,Western blotting and immunofluorescence to explore the specific mechanism involved.Results MiR-144-3p was significantly upregulated in the Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The expression of P-NF-κB,MMP9,TGF-β3 and P-SMAD3 was significantly decreased in HEECs treated with 10μg/mL Cu^(2+).MiR-144-3p regulated the expression of metallothionein 1A(MT1A)and thrombospondin-1(THBS-1)in Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The expression of P-NF-κB can be regulated by MT1A,and an inhibitor of P-NF-κB can significantly reduce the expression of MMP9 in Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The expression of TGF-β3 can be regulated by THBS-1,and a TGF-β3 inhibitor can significantly reduce the expression of SMAD3 in Cu^(2+)-treated HEECs.The proliferative capacity of HEECs treated with MMP9 or SMAD3 inhibitors was significantly reduced.Conclusions The increased Cu^(2+)concentration led to the upregulation of miR-144-3p,further reducing the expression levels of its target genes(MT1A and THBS-1),which in turn downregulated the expression of NF-κB,MMP9,TGF-β3 and SMAD3,ultimately leading to increased endometrial cell damage and decreased cell proliferation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers 81630018,82070538,,81870374]Guangdong Science and Technology Department[grant number 2017A030306021]Guangzhou Science and Technology Department[grant number 202002030041].
文摘Background:Crohn’s disease(CD)has a tendency for recurrence and requires adequate monitoring and personalized treatment.Since endoscopy is considerably invasive,serum biomarkers are required as alternatives for CD monitoring.Toward this,exosomal microRNAs(miRNAs)may serve as promising candidates.In this study,we aimed to assess the role of serum exosomal microRNA-144-3p(miR-144-3p)as a biomarker for CD monitoring.Methods:We prospectively recruited 154 patients without a history of surgery(Cohort 1)and 75 patients who were to undergo intestinal resection(Cohort 2).Serum samples were collected from Cohort 1 before colonoscopy and from Cohort 2 before surgery and during post-operative colonoscopic examination.The serum levels of exosomal miR-144-3p were measured using quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction(PCR).Correlations between relative exosomal miR-144-3p levels,disease activity,and disease behavior were analysed.The area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve(AUC)was used to assess the predictive value of exosomal miR-144-3p regarding mucosal activity and postoperative recurrence.Results:A 3.33-fold increase in serum exosomal miR-144-3p levels was recorded in patients with CD compared with those in healthy controls(P<0.001).The exosomalmiR-144-3p levels were positively correlated with the simple endoscopic score of CD(q=0.547,P<0.001)as well as the Rutgeerts score(q=0.478,P<0.001).Elevated exosomalmiR-144-3p levels were correlated with the penetrating disease with high specificity(100%[95%confidence interval,95.1%–100%]).The accuracy of exosomalmiR-144-3p for identifying post-operative recurrence was higher than that of C-reactive protein(CRP)(AUC,0.775 vs 0.639;P<0.001).Conclusions:Serum exosomal miR-144-3p is a reliable biomarker of mucosal inflammation and penetrating CD.It may identify endoscopic CD recurrence after intestinal resection with higher accuracy than CRP testing.
文摘目的探讨血清微小RNA-144(miRNA-144)在结核病(TB)中的临床意义。方法通过计算机检索中国知网、PubMed、维普、万方、Web of science等数据库,查找建库至今国内外关于TB患者血清miRNA-144水平的病例对照研究文献。由2名作者独立检索并根据纳入及排除标准仔细阅读全文后进行选取剔除、提取数据,采用软件Stata 12.0和RevMan5.3进行统计分析。结果本研究共纳入9篇文献,包括TB患者431例(病例组),健康者354例(健康组)。荟萃分析结果显示总体人群中病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=3.08,95%CI:1.26~4.90,P<0.05)。根据TB的不同类型进行亚组分析显示,病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=2.26,95%CI:0.62~3.90,P<0.05)。根据人种差异进行分析,黄种人病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=3.46,95%CI:1.34~5.58,P<0.05)。根据不同年龄进行亚组分析,以12岁为分界,≥12岁病例组血清miRNA-144水平较健康组升高(SMD=2.78,95%CI:0.88~4.68,P<0.05)。结论血清miRNA-144水平可能与TB具有一定相关性,尤其在黄种人TB中水平较高。但由于纳入研究中样本量较少,需更多标准化、样本量大、同质性好的研究进一步验证。
