Renal Failure,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
43(1), P. 1288 - 1297
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Long
non-coding
RNAs
(LncRNAs)
participate
in
the
regulation
of
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
and
acute
injury
(AKI)
is
identified
as
an
important
risk
factor
for
CKD.
This
study
investigated
involvement
a
novel
LncRNA
MALAT1
regulating
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)-induced
cell
pyroptosis
inflammation
human
renal
tubular
epithelial
HK-2
cells.
Here,
cells
were
subjected
to
LPS
(2
μg/mL)
treatment
establish
cellular
AKI
models
vitro,
we
validated
that
triggered
NLRP3-mediated
pyroptotic
death,
promoted
apoptosis
inflammation-associated
cytokines
secretion
induce
injury.
Then,
MALAT1/miRNA
(miRNA)-135b-5p
axis
was
verified
rescue
viability
treated
by
targeting
NLRP3.
Mechanistically,
miRNA-135b-5p
bound
MALAT1,
positively
regulated
NLRP3
through
acting
RNA
sponger
miRNA-135b-5p.
Further
gain-
loss-of-function
experiments
evidenced
both
ablation
overexpression
reversed
LPS-induced
pyroptosis,
apoptosis,
cells,
protective
effects
knock-down
on
LPS-treated
abrogated
silencing
In
general,
our
firstly
role
MALAT1/
miRNA-135b-5p/NLRP3
signaling
cascade
inflammatory
death
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 7, 2022
LncRNA-PACERR
plays
critical
role
in
the
polarization
of
tissue-associated
macrophages
(TAMs).
In
this
study,
we
found
function
and
molecular
mechanism
PACERR
TAMs
to
regulate
pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
progression.We
used
qPCR
analyse
expression
M1-tissue-resident
(M1-NTRMs)
which
were
isolated
from
46
PDAC
tissues.
The
on
proliferation,
migration
invasion
confirmed
through
vivo
vitro
assays.
was
discussed
via
fluorescence
situ
hybridization
(FISH),
RNA
pull-down,
ChIP-qPCR,
RIP-qPCR
luciferase
assays.LncRNA-PACERR
high
associated
with
poor
prognosis
patients.
Our
finding
validated
that
increased
number
M2-polarized
cells
facilized
cell
vivo.
Mechanistically,
activate
KLF12/p-AKT/c-myc
pathway
by
binding
miR-671-3p.
And
bound
IGF2BP2
acts
as
an
m6A-dependent
manner
enhance
stability
KLF12
c-myc
cytoplasm.
addition,
promoter
a
target
recruited
EP300
increase
acetylation
histone
interacting
nucleus.This
study
functions
key
regulator
microenvironment
revealed
novel
mechanisms
cytoplasm
nucleus.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 597 - 597
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
presents
a
significant
global
health
threat,
particularly
in
regions
endemic
to
hepatitis
B
and
C
viruses,
because
of
the
ongoing
pandemic
obesity
causing
metabolic-dysfunction-related
fatty
liver
disease
(MAFLD),
precursor
HCC.
The
molecular
intricacies
HCC,
genetic
epigenetic
alterations,
dysregulated
signaling
pathways
facilitate
personalized
treatment
strategies
based
on
profiling.
Epigenetic
regulation,
encompassing
DNA
methyltion,
histone
modifications,
noncoding
RNAs,
functions
as
critical
layer
influencing
HCC
development.
Long
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
spotlighted
for
their
diverse
roles
gene
regulation
potential
diagnostic
therapeutic
tools
cancer.
In
this
review,
we
explore
pivotal
role
lncRNAs
including
MAFLD
viral
hepatitis,
most
prevalent
risk
factors
hepatocarcinogenesis.
dysregulation
is
implicated
progression
by
modulating
chromatin
transcription,
sponging
miRNAs,
structural
functions.
studies
contribute
deeper
comprehension
pathogenesis
offer
promising
routes
precision
medicine,
highlighting
utility
early
biomarkers,
prognostic
indicators,
targets.
Liver International,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
40(11), P. 2612 - 2626
Published: Aug. 3, 2020
With
advances
in
genome
and
transcriptome
research
technology,
the
function
mechanism
of
lncRNAs
physiological
pathological
states
have
been
gradually
revealed.
Nuclear
Enriched
Abundant
Transcript
1
(NEAT1,
a
long
non-coding
RNA),
vital
component
paraspeckles,
plays
an
indispensable
role
formation
integrity
paraspeckles.
Throughout
history,
NEAT1
is
mostly
aberrantly
upregulated
various
cancers,
high
expression
often
contributes
to
poor
prognosis
patients.
Notably,
liver
diseases
increasingly
reported.
accelerates
progression
non-alcoholic
fatty
disease
(NAFLD),
fibrosis
hepatocellular
carcinoma,
while
exerting
protective
pathogenesis
acute-on-chronic
failure
by
inhibiting
inflammatory
response.
In
this
review,
we
will
elaborate
on
relevant
studies
different
casting
diseases,
especially
focusing
its
regulatory
mechanisms
new
opportunities
for
alcoholic
disease.
Disease Markers,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
2020, P. 1 - 16
Published: Aug. 27, 2020
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
currently
the
most
common
chronic
worldwide
in
part
due
to
concomitant
obesity
pandemic
and
insulin
resistance
(IR).
It
increasingly
becoming
evident
that
NAFLD
a
affecting
numerous
extrahepatic
vital
organs
regulatory
pathways.
The
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
nonalcoholic
steatosis
formation
are
poorly
understood,
little
information
available
on
pathways
responsible
for
progressive
hepatocellular
damage
follows
lipid
accumulation.
Recently,
much
research
has
focused
identification
of
epigenetic
modifications
contribute
pathogenesis.
Noncoding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
one
such
factors
could
be
implicated
development
progression.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
genetic
potentially
disease.
Particular
emphasis
will
put
contribution
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
long
noncoding
(lncRNAs),
circular
(circRNAs)
pathophysiology
as
well
their
potential
use
therapeutic
targets
or
markers
prediction
progression
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: May 19, 2021
Diabetes-associated
complications,
such
as
retinopathy,
nephropathy,
cardiomyopathy,
and
atherosclerosis,
the
main
consequences
of
long-term
hyperglycemia,
often
lead
to
organ
dysfunction,
disability,
increased
mortality.
A
common
denominator
these
complications
is
myofibroblast-driven
excessive
deposition
extracellular
matrix
proteins.
Although
fibroblast
appears
be
primary
source
myofibroblasts,
other
cells,
including
endothelial
can
generate
myofibroblasts
through
a
process
known
mesenchymal
transition
(EndMT).
During
EndMT,
cells
lose
their
typical
phenotype
acquire
features,
characterized
by
development
invasive
migratory
abilities
well
expression
products
α-smooth
muscle
actin
type
I
collagen.
EndMT
involved
in
many
chronic
fibrotic
diseases
regulated
complex
molecular
mechanisms
different
signaling
pathways.
Recent
evidence
suggests
that
small
RNAs,
particular
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs),
are
crucial
mediators
EndMT.
Furthermore,
miRNAs
both
affected
oxidative
stress,
another
key
player
pathophysiology
diabetic
complications.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
overview
redox
signals
underpinning
diabetic-associated
process.
Then,
discuss
current
knowledge
on
role
regulation
atherosclerosis
highlight
potential
links
between
stress
dyad
RNAs-EndMT
driving
pathological
states.
Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
163(7)
Published: May 4, 2022
Abstract
The
zonation
of
liver
metabolic
processes
is
well-characterized;
however,
little
known
about
the
cell
type-specificity
and
sexually
dimorphic
gene
expression
or
its
growth
hormone
(GH)-dependent
transcriptional
regulators.
We
address
these
issues
using
single-nucleus
RNA-sequencing
32
000
nuclei
representing
9
major
types.
Nuclei
were
extracted
from
livers
adult
male
female
mice;
males
infused
with
GH
continuously,
mimicking
plasma
pattern;
mice
exposed
to
TCPOBOP,
a
xenobiotic
agonist
ligand
nuclear
receptor
CAR
that
perturbs
sex-biased
expression.
Analysis
rich
transcriptomic
datasets
revealed
following:
1)
genes
their
GH-dependent
regulators
primarily
restricted
hepatocytes
not
feature
nonparenchymal
cells;
2)
many
transcripts
show
sex-dependent
within
lobule;
3)
substantially
feminized
both
in
periportal
pericentral
when
are
continuously;
4)
sequencing
increases
sensitivity
for
detecting
thousands
nuclear-enriched
long-noncoding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
enables
determination
type-specificity,
sex-bias
hepatocyte
profiles;
5)
ratio
significantly
higher
than
liver;
6)
TCPOBOP
exposure
disrupts
sex-specific
lobule.
These
findings
highlight
complex
interconnections
between
hepatic
sexual
dimorphism
at
single-cell
level
reveal
how
endogenous
hormones
foreign
chemical
can
alter
interactions
across
lobule
large
effects
on
protein-coding
lncRNAs.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 1009 - 1029
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Liver
fibrosis,
characterized
by
scar
tissue
formation,
can
ultimately
result
in
liver
failure.
It's
a
major
cause
of
morbidity
and
mortality
globally,
often
associated
with
chronic
diseases
like
hepatitis
or
alcoholic
non-alcoholic
fatty
diseases.
However,
current
treatment
options
are
limited,
highlighting
the
urgent
need
for
development
new
therapies.
As
reversible
regulatory
mechanism,
epigenetic
modification
is
implicated
many
biological
processes,
including
fibrosis.
Exploring
mechanisms
involved
fibrosis
could
provide
valuable
insights
into
developing
treatments
diseases,
although
evidence
still
controversial.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
critical
targets
modifications,
DNA
methylation,
histone
modification,
RNA
fibrotic
The
potential
cooperation
different
modifications
promoting
fibrogenesis
was
also
highlighted.
Finally,
available
agonists
inhibitors
regulating
these
their
application
preventing
were
discussed.
In
summary,
elucidating
specific
druggable
more
selective
candidate
medicines
may
represent
promising
approach
bright
prospects
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 1473 - 1473
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
More
than
75%
of
traumatic
brain
injuries
(TBIs)
are
mild
(mTBI)
and
military
service
members
often
experience
repeated
combat-related
mTBI.
The
chronic
comorbidities
concomitant
with
repetitive
mTBI
(rmTBI)
include
depression,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
or
neurological
dysfunction.
This
study
sought
to
determine
a
long
noncoding
RNA
(lncRNA)
expression
signature
in
serum
samples
that
correlated
rmTBI
years
after
the
incidences.
Serum
were
obtained
from
Long-Term
Impact
Military-Relevant
Brain-Injury
Consortium
Chronic
Effects
Neurotrauma
(LIMBIC
CENC)
repository,
participants
unexposed
TBI
who
had
rmTBI.
Four
lncRNAs
identified
as
consistently
present
all
samples,
detected
via
droplet
digital
PCR
packaged
exosomes
enriched
for
CNS
origin.
results,
using
qPCR,
demonstrated
lncRNA
VLDLR-AS1
levels
significantly
lower
among
individuals
compared
those
no
lifetime
TBI.
ROC
analysis
determined
an
AUC
0.74
(95%
CI:
0.6124
0.8741;
p
=
0.0012).
optimal
cutoff
was
≤153.8
ng.
A
secondary
clinical
data
LIMBIC
CENC
conducted
evaluate
psychological
symptom
burden,
results
show
MALAT1
symptoms
depression.
In
conclusion,
may
serve
blood
biomarker
identifying
depression
patients.