Connecting the Dots: How MicroRNAs Link Asthma and Atherosclerosis
Răzvan-Ionuț Zimbru,
Elena-Larisa Zimbru,
Florina Bojin
и другие.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(8), С. 3570 - 3570
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
Asthma
and
atherosclerosis
are
chronic
conditions
with
distinct
pathophysiologies,
but
overlapping
inflammatory
mechanisms
that
suggest
a
potential
common
regulatory
framework.
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs),
small
non-coding
RNA
molecules
modulate
gene
expression
post-transcriptionally,
could
be
key
players
in
linking
these
disorders.
This
review
outlines
how
miRNAs
contribute
to
the
complex
interplay
between
asthma
atherosclerosis,
focusing
on
involved
pathways,
immune
cell
regulation
vascular
remodeling.
We
discuss
specific
miRNAs,
such
as
miR-155,
miR-21
miR-146a,
which
have
been
shown
cytokine
production
T
differentiation,
impacting
respiratory
cardiovascular
health.
The
found
both
emphasize
their
role
biomarkers,
also
therapeutic
targets.
Understanding
molecular
connections
may
unlock
novel
approaches
for
innovative,
integrated
treatment
strategies
address
significantly
improve
patient
outcomes.
Further
research
is
needed
explore
mechanistic
pathways
validate
translational
of
miRNA-based
interventions
preclinical
clinical
settings.
Язык: Английский
Emerging Roles of ncRNAs in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: From Mechanisms to Drug Discovery
Biomolecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(11), С. 1364 - 1364
Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2024
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
a
high-incidence
chronic
metabolic
disorder,
has
emerged
as
global
health
issue,
where
most
patients
need
lifelong
medication.
Gaining
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
involved
in
T2DM
development
is
expected
to
provide
novel
strategies
for
clinical
prevention
and
treatment.
Growing
evidence
validates
that
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
including
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
long
(lncRNAs),
circular
(circRNAs)
function
crucial
regulators
multiple
biological
processes
of
T2DM,
inspiring
various
potential
targets
drug
candidates.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
the
current
understanding
ncRNA
roles
discuss
use
ncRNAs
active
molecules
discovery.
Язык: Английский
Extracellular vesicles: immunomodulation, diagnosis, and promising therapeutic roles for rheumatoid arthritis
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
(EV)
can
be
produced
as
part
of
pathology
and
physiology
with
increased
amounts
in
pathological
conditions.
EVs
carry
transfer
cargo
such
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
lipids
to
target
cells
mediate
intercellular
communication
resulting
modulation
gene
expression,
signaling
pathways,
phenotype
recipient
cells.
greatly
influence
the
extracellular
environment
immune
response.
Their
immunomodulatory
properties
are
crucial
rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA),
a
condition
marked
by
dysregulated
modulate
functions
innate
adaptive
RA
pathogenesis.
Differentially
expressed
EV-associated
molecules
RA,
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
long-noncoding
RNAs
(lncRNAs),
messenger
(mRNAs)
proteins
promising
markers
diagnose
disease.
miRNA,
lncRNA,
circular
RNA
(circRNA)
cargos
EV
regulate
inflammation
pathogenic
fibroblast-like
synoviocytes
(RA-FLS).
Downregulated
tissue
drugs
encapsulated
for
therapy.
This
review
provides
an
updated
overview
EVs’
immunomodulatory,
diagnostic,
therapeutic
roles,
particularly
emphasizing
mesenchymal
stem
cell-derived
(MSC-EVs).
Язык: Английский
Urinary exosomal microRNA-200 family: diagnostic biomarkers for Kawasaki disease and their link to inflammatory markers
Cardiology in the Young,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35(2), С. 324 - 331
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
The
microRNA-200
family
plays
a
key
role
in
inflammatory
and
vascular
processes,
making
it
relevant
target
for
Kawasaki
disease,
vasculitis
with
coronary
complications.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
diagnostic
potential
of
urinary
exosomal
members
disease
patients.
Urine
samples
from
15
patients
healthy
controls
underwent
total
exosome
isolation
high-throughput
sequencing.
Differential
expression
was
validated
using
quantitative
real-time
polymerase
chain
reaction.
Diagnostic
assessed
via
receiver
operating
characteristic
analysis,
correlations
clinical
parameters
were
evaluated
Spearman
correlation.
High-throughput
sequencing
identified
upregulation
microRNA-429,
microRNA-200b-3p/5p,
microRNA-141-3p,
microRNA-200a-3p/5p,
microRNA-200c-3p
We
confirmed
significant
analysis
showing
high
these
microRNAs
(area
under
curves
0.844,
0.791,
0.942,
0.842,
0.898,
respectively)
combined
yielding
perfect
area
curve
1.000.
MicroRNA-141
microRNA-200c-3p/5p,
however,
showed
no
value.
MicroRNA-200a-3p
microRNA-200a-5p
positively
correlated
white
blood
cells,
platelet
counts,
C-reactive
protein,
while
microRNA-200b-3p
microRNA-429
erythrocyte
sedimentation
rate,
protein.
microRNA-200b-5p
moderate
counts
rate.
Urinary
members,
especially
demonstrate
strong
correlating
markers.
microRNA-200c
did
not
utility.
Язык: Английский