piRNA/PIWI Pathways and Epigenetic Crosstalk in Human Diseases: Molecular Insights into HIV-1 Infection and Drugs of Abuse
Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(1), P. 102473 - 102473
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
P-element-induced
wimpy
(PIWI)-interacting
RNAs
(piRNAs)
and
PIWI
proteins
have
long
been
studied
in
insects
germline
cells
for
their
roles
regulating
transposable
elements
(TEs).
However,
emerging
evidence
suggests
that
piRNAs
also
play
crucial
human
diseases
beyond
gametocyte
protection,
these
molecules
are
implicated
the
onset
progression
of
various
diseases,
particularly
those
arising
somatic
cells.
Notably,
increasingly
recognized
involvement
cancers,
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
disorders,
viral
infections,
including
HIV.
This
review
first
provides
an
overview
piRNAs/PIWIs
interactions
with
TEs
primary
targets.
We
then
explore
molecular
mechanisms
signaling
pathways
through
which
PIWIs
modulate
disease
processes,
focusing
on
neurodegeneration,
Special
attention
is
given
to
role
piRNA/PIWI
complexes
gene
transcription,
translation,
post-translational
modifications
context
disease.
Additionally,
we
address
research
into
HIV-
drug
abuse
or
substance
abuse-associated
highlighting
existing
knowledge
gaps.
Finally,
discuss
future
directions
understand
better
functions
piRNAs/PIWI
health
Language: Английский
The potential emerging role of piRNA/PIWI complex in virus infection
Yanyan Li,
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Kai Wang,
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Wen Liu
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Virus Genes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(4), P. 333 - 346
Published: June 4, 2024
Language: Английский
Revealing differential expression patterns of piRNA in FACS blood cells of SARS-CoV−2 infected patients
BMC Medical Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Non-coding
RNA
expression
has
shown
to
have
cell
type-specificity.
The
regulatory
characteristics
of
these
molecules
are
impacted
by
changes
in
their
levels.
We
performed
next-generation
sequencing
and
examined
small
RNA-seq
data
obtained
from
6
different
types
blood
cells
separated
fluorescence-activated
sorting
severe
COVID−19
patients
healthy
control
donors.
In
addition
examining
the
behavior
piRNA
SARS-CoV−2
infected
patients,
our
aim
was
present
a
distinct
differential
portrait
for
each
separate
type.
observed
that
depending
on
type
cell,
sorted
(erythrocytes,
monocytes,
lymphocytes,
eosinophils,
basophils,
neutrophils)
altering
patterns.
After
analyzing
piRNAs
set
with
COVID−19,
we
3
significantly
elevated
-
piR−33,123,
piR−34,765,
piR−43,768
9
downregulated
erythrocytes.
all
19
were
upregulated.
Monocytes
presented
larger
amount
statistically
significant
piRNA,
5
upregulated
(piR−49039
piR−31623,
piR−37213,
piR−44721,
piR−44720)
35
downregulated.
It
been
previously
piR−31,623
associated
respiratory
syncytial
virus
infection,
taking
account
major
role
transposon
silencing,
presume
patterns
which
could
be
signal
indirect
antiviral
activity
or
specific
state.
Additionally,
Language: Английский