Background:Renalfibrosis is an important process in the development of chronic kidney disease.Understanding the pathogenesis andfinding effective treatments for renalfibrosis is crucial.This study aims to investigate whe...Background:Renalfibrosis is an important process in the development of chronic kidney disease.Understanding the pathogenesis andfinding effective treatments for renalfibrosis is crucial.This study aims to investigate whether a newly discovered long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)called LOC103694972 could be a potential target for treatingfibrosis of NRK-49F cells.Methods:LncRNA Chip was used to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs between TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells and normal cells.The dual-luciferase assay confirmed the binding between miR-29c-3p and signal transducer and activator of transcription(STAT3),as well as between miR-29c-3p and lncRNA LOC103694972.Si-LOC103694972 and miR-29c-3p mimic were then transfected into TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells.Results:The study found that LOC103694972 was highly expressed in TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells.These cells exhibited increased cell length and activity compared to the control group.The expression levels of Collagen I,α-Smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase(TIMP-1)were increased,while matrix Metalloproteinase 2(MMP2)and matrix Metalloproteinase 9(MMP9)expression was decreased.However,transfection with si-LOC103694972 and miR-29c-3p mimics restored cell morphology and reduced cell viability.This led to a decrease in the levels of Collagen I,α-SMA,and TIMP-1,as well as an increase in MMP2 and MMP9 expression.Additionally,TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells transfected with miR-29c-3p mimics activated the STAT3-Smad3/CTGF pathway.Conclusion:Based on thesefindings,lncRNA LOC103694972 shows promise as a target for treating renalfibrosis.It negatively regulates miR-29c-3p and activates the STAT3-Smad3/CTGF pathway.展开更多
目的研究中药复方桃红四物汤(Tao Hong Si Wu decoction,THSWD)治疗大脑中动脉闭塞(middle cerebral artery occlusion,MCAO)大鼠长链非编码RNA(long non-coding RNA,lncRNA)的表达,并确定THSWD治疗MCAO大鼠可能的分子机制。方法从对照...目的研究中药复方桃红四物汤(Tao Hong Si Wu decoction,THSWD)治疗大脑中动脉闭塞(middle cerebral artery occlusion,MCAO)大鼠长链非编码RNA(long non-coding RNA,lncRNA)的表达,并确定THSWD治疗MCAO大鼠可能的分子机制。方法从对照组、MCAO组和MCAO+THSWD组各获得3个大脑半球组织。采用RNA测序技术鉴定三组中的lncRNA基因表达。鉴定了THSWD调节的lncRNA基因,然后构建了THSWD调节的lncRNA-mRNA网络。通过MCODE插件鉴定lncRNA-mRNA网络的模块。基因本体(gene ontology,GO)和京都基因与基因组百科全书数据库(kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)用于分析富集的生物功能和信号通路。鉴定了THSWD调节的lncRNA的顺式和反式调控基因。采用逆转录实时定量聚合酶链式反应(RT-qPCR)验证lncRNA。分子对接用于验证lncRNA-mRNA网络靶点和通路相关蛋白结合能力。结果在MCAO大鼠中,THSWD共调节了302个lncRNA。生物信息学分析表明,一些核心lncRNA可能在THSWD治疗MCAO大鼠中发挥重要作用,此外,我们进一步发现THSWD可能也通过lncRNA-mRNA网络以及网络富集的补体和凝血级联反应等多通路治疗MCAO大鼠。分子对接结果表明,THSWD活性化合物没食子酸和苦杏仁苷与蛋白质靶点具有一定的结合能力。结论THSWD可以通过调节lncRNA保护MCAO大鼠脑损伤,为THSWD治疗缺血性中风提供了新见解。展开更多
基金This work was supported by the Hunan Provincial Education Department General Project Research Fund(No.20C1412)the Hunan Graduate Scientific Research Innovation Project(No.CX2018B474)the National Famous Elderly Chinese Medicine Experts Xinyu Chen Inheritance Workshop Construction Project(No.[2022]75).
文摘Background:Renalfibrosis is an important process in the development of chronic kidney disease.Understanding the pathogenesis andfinding effective treatments for renalfibrosis is crucial.This study aims to investigate whether a newly discovered long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)called LOC103694972 could be a potential target for treatingfibrosis of NRK-49F cells.Methods:LncRNA Chip was used to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs between TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells and normal cells.The dual-luciferase assay confirmed the binding between miR-29c-3p and signal transducer and activator of transcription(STAT3),as well as between miR-29c-3p and lncRNA LOC103694972.Si-LOC103694972 and miR-29c-3p mimic were then transfected into TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells.Results:The study found that LOC103694972 was highly expressed in TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells.These cells exhibited increased cell length and activity compared to the control group.The expression levels of Collagen I,α-Smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase(TIMP-1)were increased,while matrix Metalloproteinase 2(MMP2)and matrix Metalloproteinase 9(MMP9)expression was decreased.However,transfection with si-LOC103694972 and miR-29c-3p mimics restored cell morphology and reduced cell viability.This led to a decrease in the levels of Collagen I,α-SMA,and TIMP-1,as well as an increase in MMP2 and MMP9 expression.Additionally,TGF-β1-induced NRK-49F cells transfected with miR-29c-3p mimics activated the STAT3-Smad3/CTGF pathway.Conclusion:Based on thesefindings,lncRNA LOC103694972 shows promise as a target for treating renalfibrosis.It negatively regulates miR-29c-3p and activates the STAT3-Smad3/CTGF pathway.
文摘目的研究中药复方桃红四物汤(Tao Hong Si Wu decoction,THSWD)治疗大脑中动脉闭塞(middle cerebral artery occlusion,MCAO)大鼠长链非编码RNA(long non-coding RNA,lncRNA)的表达,并确定THSWD治疗MCAO大鼠可能的分子机制。方法从对照组、MCAO组和MCAO+THSWD组各获得3个大脑半球组织。采用RNA测序技术鉴定三组中的lncRNA基因表达。鉴定了THSWD调节的lncRNA基因,然后构建了THSWD调节的lncRNA-mRNA网络。通过MCODE插件鉴定lncRNA-mRNA网络的模块。基因本体(gene ontology,GO)和京都基因与基因组百科全书数据库(kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes,KEGG)用于分析富集的生物功能和信号通路。鉴定了THSWD调节的lncRNA的顺式和反式调控基因。采用逆转录实时定量聚合酶链式反应(RT-qPCR)验证lncRNA。分子对接用于验证lncRNA-mRNA网络靶点和通路相关蛋白结合能力。结果在MCAO大鼠中,THSWD共调节了302个lncRNA。生物信息学分析表明,一些核心lncRNA可能在THSWD治疗MCAO大鼠中发挥重要作用,此外,我们进一步发现THSWD可能也通过lncRNA-mRNA网络以及网络富集的补体和凝血级联反应等多通路治疗MCAO大鼠。分子对接结果表明,THSWD活性化合物没食子酸和苦杏仁苷与蛋白质靶点具有一定的结合能力。结论THSWD可以通过调节lncRNA保护MCAO大鼠脑损伤,为THSWD治疗缺血性中风提供了新见解。
