Epigenomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 271 - 281
Published: March 1, 2023
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IDD)
is
the
main
cause
of
low
back
pain,
which
a
healthcare
concern
associated
with
high
social
and
economic
burden.
The
current
medical
surgical
therapies
are
inadequate
ineffective.
Several
miRNAs
have
been
identified
that
modulate
(via
up-
or
down-regulation)
pathogenesis
IDD
through
various
signaling
pathways.
Understanding
nature
this
regulation
their
pathways
will
enable
researchers
to
manipulate
miRNA
develop
miRNA-based
therapies.
development
opens
future
window
decrease
process
regenerate
intervertebral
disc.
In
near
future,
obstacles
be
overcome
these
move
from
bench
bedside.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. e30555 - e30555
Published: May 1, 2024
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disease
that
leads
to
progressive
joint
damage.
Circular
RNA
(circRNA)
can
regulate
the
response
of
fibroblast-like
synoviocytes
(FLSs)
in
RA,
influencing
progression.
Paeoniflorin
(PF)
main
active
ingredient
extracted
from
Paeonia
lactiflora
and
known
for
its
anti-inflammatory
effect.
This
study
aims
explore
potential
mechanisms
by
which
hsa_circ_009012
PF
RA.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disease
that
leads
to
progressive
joint
damage.
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
can
regulate
the
response
of
fibroblast-like
synoviocytes
(FLSs)
in
rheumatoid
and
influence
progression.
Paeoniflorin
(PF)
main
active
ingredient
extracted
from
Paeonia
lactiflora
Pallas
known
for
its
anti-inflammatory
effect.
This
study
aims
explore
potential
mechanisms
by
which
hsa_circ_009012
PF
RA.
Methods
RNA
expression
hsa_circ_009012,
has-microRNA-1286
(miR-1286),
toll-like
receptor
4
(TLR4),
NOD-like
thermal
protein
domain
associated
3
(NLRP3)
were
assessed
real-time
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR)
or
western
blotting
(WB).
Cell
inflammation
markers
(TNF-α,
IL-1β,
IL-6)
RT-qPCR
immunofluorescence
(IF).
Counting
Kit-8
(CCK-8)
assay,
flow
cytometry,
transwell
assay
utilized
test
cell
viability,
cycle
distribution,
migration.
Results
Hsa_circ_009012
was
highly
expressed
RA-FLSs.
overexpression
facilitated
RA-FLSs
closely
with
miR-1286/TLR4
axis.
inhibited
TLR4,
while
upregulating
miR-1286
Moreover,
upregulation
reversed
repressive
effect
paeoniflorin
on
Conclusion
inhibits
via
mediating
hsa_circ_009012/miR-1286/TLR4/NLRP3
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Background
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic,
systemic
autoimmune
disease
that
affects
multiple
joints
and
has
adverse
effects
on
various
organs
throughout
the
body,
often
leading
to
poor
prognosis.
Recent
studies
have
shown
significant
progress
in
research
of
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
RA.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
comprehensively
assess
current
status
trends
ncRNAs
RA
through
bibliometric
analysis.
Methods
This
retrieved
articles
relevant
from
Science
Citation
Index
Expanded
Database
Web
Core
Collection
between
January
1st,
2003,
July
31st,
2023.
The
were
screened
based
inclusion
criteria.
VOSviewer
CiteSpace
are
utilized
for
visual
Results
A
total
1697
publications
included
study,
there
was
noticeable
increase
annual
China,
United
States,
Kingdom
most
productive
countries
field,
contributing
43.81%,
13.09%,
3.87%
publications.
Anhui
Medical
University
Lu
Qianjin
identified
as
influential
institution
author.
Frontiers
In
Immunology
stood
out
prolific
journal,
while
Arthritis
&
Rheumatology
co-cited
journal.
Additionally,
related
“circular
RNA”,
“oxidative
stress”,
“proliferation”,
“migration”
emerged
new
hotspots
field.
Conclusion
we
summarized
publication
characteristics
ncRNA
countries,
institutions,
authors,
journals,
hot
topics,
trends.
Kufa Medical journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 168 - 181
Published: June 15, 2024
Background:
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
disease
that
affects
1%
of
the
world's
population.
It
causes
inflammation
synovial
tissue,
leading
to
joint
destruction,
poor
quality
life,
and
disability.
Cathepsin
G
(CTSG),
which
acts
as
proteolytic
enzyme,
can
be
factor
in
RA.
These
proteases
belong
serine
protease
family
have
role
disorders.
They
cause
bone
cartilage
destruction
an
immune
response
cases
inflammatory
arthritis.
The
objective
this
study
determine
if
CTSG
could
serve
potential
biomarker
for
diagnosis
evaluation
activity
Methods:
involved
132
patients
with
arthritis,
their
serum
levels
anti-citrullinated
peptide
antibody
(ACPA)
were
measured
using
ELISA.
Other
routine
biomarkers,
including
C-reactive
protein
(CRP),
erythrocyte
sedimentation
rate
(ESR),
rheumatoid
(RF),
also
measured.
Results:
mean
was
significantly
lower
RA
(110.53
pg/ml
±
49.959)
than
those
other
types
(132.65
30.199).
According
DAS-28
ESR
CRP,
found
no
significant
difference
across
four
groups
(P
=
0.585,
P
0.823,
respectively).
Additionally,
had
negative
correlation
diabetes
mellitus
treatment
intake
newly
diagnosed
0.009,
0.041,
This
first
evaluate
diagnostic
tool,
showing
sensitivity
70.1%
specificity
60.0%
at
cut-off
value
≤133.33
pg/ml.
Conclusions:
results
suggest
has
when
used
alongside
clinical
laboratory
criteria.
However,
it
should
not
solely
relied
upon
evaluating
activity.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2752 - 2752
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
Background:
Dengue
virus
(DENV)
is
the
most
widespread
mosquito-borne
virus,
which
can
cause
dengue
fever
with
mild
symptoms,
or
progress
to
fatal
hemorrhagic
and
shock
syndrome.
As
main
target
cells
of
DENV,
macrophages
are
responsible
for
innate
immune
response
against
virus.
Methods:
In
this
study,
we
investigated
role
pyroptosis
in
pathogenic
mechanism
by
examining
level
DENV-1-infected
further
screened
differentially
expressed
microRNAs
high-throughput
sequencing
predict
that
could
affect
macrophage.
Results:
Macrophages
infected
DENV-1
were
induced
decreased
cell
viability,
release
lactate
dehydrogenase
IL-1β,
activation
NLRP3
inflammasome
caspase-1,
cleavage
GSDMD
produce
an
N-terminal
fragment
bound
membrane,
finally
macrophage
pyroptosis.
MicroRNA
expression
profiles
obtained
from
all
periods
infection
comparing
negative
control.
Sixty-three
both
early
later
stages
also
identified.
particular,
miR-223-3p,
miR-148a-3p,
miR-125a-5p,
miR-146a-5p
miR-34a-5p
recognized
as
small
molecules
may
be
involved
regulation
inflammation.
Conclusions:
summary,
study
aimed
understand
DENV
through
relevant
molecular
mechanisms
provide
new
targets
dengue-specific
therapy.