Shock,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62(1), P. 119 - 126
Published: March 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
Background
:
It
is
reported
that
circVMA21
has
an
inhibition
effect
on
sepsis-induced
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI).
Therefore,
the
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
of
in
AKI
are
worthy
further
investigation.
Material
and
Methods
Lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
was
used
to
induce
HK2
cell
injury.
CircVMA21,
miR-337-3p
ZEB2
expression
tested
by
qRT-PCR.
Cell
growth
detected
CCK8
assay,
EdU
flow
cytometry.
Protein
levels
were
examined
western
blot.
The
inflammatory
factors
oxidative
stress
markers
measured
evaluate
response
stress.
RNA
relationship
as
verified
dual-luciferase
reporter
RIP
pull-down
assay.
Results
CircVMA21
had
decreased
patients.
Overexpressed
alleviated
LPS-induced
inflammation,
apoptosis,
Moreover,
sponged
miR-337-3p,
targeted
ZEB2.
inhibitory
reversed
overexpression,
overexpression
abolished
promotion
Conclusions
could
inhibit
via
miR-337-3p/ZEB2
axis.
PubMed,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 570 - 599
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Cancer
poses
intricate
challenges
to
treatment
due
its
complexity
and
diversity.
Ferroptosis
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
are
emerging
as
innovative
therapeutic
avenues
amid
the
evolving
landscape
of
cancer
therapy.
Extensive
investigations
into
circRNAs
reveal
their
diverse
roles,
ranging
from
molecular
regulators
pivotal
influencers
ferroptosis
in
cell
lines.
The
results
underscore
significance
modulating
pathways
that
impact
crucial
aspects
development,
including
survival,
proliferation,
metastasis.
A
detailed
analysis
delineates
these
pathways,
shedding
light
on
mechanisms
through
which
influence
ferroptosis.
Building
upon
recent
experimental
findings,
study
evaluates
potential
targeting
induce
By
identifying
specific
associated
with
etiology
cancer,
this
paves
way
for
development
targeted
therapeutics
exploit
vulnerabilities
cells.
This
review
consolidates
existing
understanding
circRNAs,
emphasizing
role
therapy
providing
impetus
ongoing
research
dynamic
field.
See
also
graphical
abstract(Fig.
1).
Non-coding RNA Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 1159 - 1177
Published: May 20, 2024
Ferroptosis,
a
recently
identified
type
of
non-apoptotic
cell
death,
triggers
the
elimination
cells
in
presence
lipid
peroxidation
and
an
iron-dependent
manner.
Indeed,
ferroptosis-stimulating
factors
have
ability
suppressing
antioxidant
capacity,
leading
to
accumulation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
subsequent
oxidative
death
cells.
Ferroptosis
is
involved
pathophysiological
basis
different
maladies,
such
as
multiple
cancers,
among
which
female-oriented
malignancies
attracted
much
attention
recent
years.
In
this
context,
it
has
also
been
unveiled
that
non-coding
RNA
transcripts,
including
microRNAs,
long
RNAs,
circular
RNAs
regulatory
interconnections
with
ferroptotic
flux,
controls
pathogenic
development
diseases.
Furthermore,
potential
employing
these
transcripts
therapeutic
targets
during
onset
female-specific
neoplasms
modulate
ferroptosis
become
research
hotspot;
however,
molecular
mechanisms
functional
alterations
still
require
further
investigation.
The
current
review
comprehensively
highlights
its
association
focus
on
how
crosstalk
affects
pathogenesis
malignancies,
from
breast
cancer
ovarian,
cervical,
endometrial
neoplasms,
suggesting
novel
decelerate
even
block
expansion
tumors.
Animal Models and Experimental Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(6), P. 508 - 517
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Circular
RNA
(circRNA),
classified
as
a
type
of
non‐coding
RNA,
has
gained
significant
attention
in
the
field
biology
due
to
its
distinctive
ring
structure
and
functional
properties.
Recent
research
provided
evidence
that
specific
circRNAs
have
ability
modulate
disease
progression
through
diverse
mechanisms,
one
which
is
by
regulating
cellular
ferroptosis.
Ferroptosis
form
regulated
cell
death
driven
iron
dependency
lipid
peroxidation,
extensive
investigations
revealed
relationship
between
ferroptosis
development.
In
addition
both
exert
critical
roles
progression,
also
been
shown
actively
mediate
process
The
therefore
influences
offers
novel
targets
for
treatment.
By
directly
or
indirectly
modulating
expression
regulate
ferroptosis‐related
proteins,
it
may
be
possible
impact
promoting
inhibiting
Current
indicates
such
approaches
hold
value
wide
variety
common
diseases
across
physiological
systems.
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
findings
recent
studies
investigating
regulation
various
diseases.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Renal
fibrosis
(RF)
is
a
crucial
pathological
factor
in
the
progression
of
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
to
end‐stage
renal
failure,
and
accurate
noninvasive
assays
monitor
are
needed.
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
noncoding
that
can
be
used
as
diagnostic
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets
for
human
diseases.
In
this
study,
we
analysed
expression
hsa_circ_0008925
urinary
tubular
cells
investigated
its
role
fibrosis.
Urinary
samples
were
collected
from
CKD
patients
with
varying
degrees
fibrosis;
epithelial
isolated
using
magnetic
bead
sorting.
moderate–severe
fibrosis,
was
elevated
compared
no
mild
Spearman
correlation
analysis
indicated
positively
correlated
serum
creatinine
(Scr,
rs
=
0.424,
p
0.031).
The
TGF‐β1‐treated
HK‐2
vitro.
Silencing
siRNA
inhibited
TGF‐β1‐induced
HK2
cells.
RNA
pull‐down
mass
spectrometric
analyses
serine/arginine‐rich
splicing
6
(SRSF6)
downstream
hsa_circ_0008925.
mmu_circ_0002215
inhibiting
SRSF6
alleviated
UUO
model
vivo.
Inhibiting
hsa_circ_0008925/SRSF6
vitro
These
findings
suggest
targeting
pathway
could
hold
promise
potential
strategy
treating
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 25, 2025
Ischemic
stroke
(IS)
is
a
common
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD).
Insulin-like
growth
factor
2
(IGF2),
circZNF609,
and
circPUM1
are
involved
in
metabolic
regulation,
vascular
health,
neuroprotection,
inflammation
modulation
relevant
to
IS
mechanisms.
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
plasma
exosomal
expression
circPUM1,
IGF2
on
IS.
The
mRNA
exosomes
was
detected
145
patients
with
290
controls
using
real-time
qPCR
cross-sectional
study.
Q1–Q4
represents
quartile
groups
based
target
gene
levels.
There
no
significant
difference
levels
circZNF609
between
control
(P
>
0.05).
However,
nonlinear
relationship
group
<
Exosomal
significantly
lower
than
that
=
0.043).
multifactorial
adjusted
results
showed
case–control
IS,
associated
reduced
risk
Q2
(adjusted
OR:
0.565;
P
0.035)
compared
Q1,
low-expression
group.
In
exosomes,
Q4
Q1
0.654;
0.004)
(low
expression).
Plasma
high
low
0.543;
0.042).
suggests
peripheral
blood
could
pose
potential
for
serve
as
biomarkers
clinical
treatment.