Apelin Affects the Progression of Osteoarthritis by Regulating VEGF-Dependent Angiogenesis and miR-150-5p Expression in Human Synovial Fibroblasts

Wang, Yuhan; Kuo, Sheng‐Fong; Liu, Shan‐Chi; Wang, Shih‐Wei; Tsai, Chun‐Hao; Fong, Yi‐Chin; Tang, Chih‐Hsin

doi:10.3390/cells9030594

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“…The seed sequence pairs with its complementary sequence mainly within the 3′-untranslated region (3′-UTR) of the target mRNA molecule, suppressing target gene expression [ 8 ]. Various miRNAs are involved in the pathogenesis of OA; investigations into the correlation between microRNA expression and OA have determined that miR-9 and miR-24 enhance chondrocyte apoptosis, while miR-21 suppresses chondrocyte autophagy [ 8 ]. In rodent models of OA, the modulation of miRNAs in the joint reduces OA disease [ 9 ].…”

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Resistin Enhances VCAM-1 Expression and Monocyte Adhesion in Human Osteoarthritis Synovial Fibroblasts by Inhibiting MiR-381 Expression through the PKC, p38, and JNK Signaling Pathways

Chen

Lin

Kuo

et al. 2020

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The development of osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by synovial inflammation and the upregulation of vascular cell adhesion molecule type 1 (VCAM-1) in human osteoarthritis synovial fibroblasts (OASFs). This increase in VCAM-1 expression promotes monocyte adhesion to OASFs. The adipokine resistin is known to promote the release of inflammatory cytokines during OA progression. In this study, we identified significantly higher levels of resistin and CD68 (a monocyte surface marker) expression in human OA tissue compared with in healthy control tissue. We also found that resistin enhances VCAM-1 expression in human OASFs and facilitates the adhesion of monocytes to OASFs. These effects were attenuated by inhibitors of PKCα, p38, and JNK; their respective siRNAs; and by a microRNA-381 (miR-381) mimic. In our anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) rat model of OA, the inhibition of resistin activity prevented ACLT-induced damage to the OA rat cartilage and pathological changes in resistin and monocyte expression. We also found that resistin affects VCAM-1 expression and monocyte adhesion in human OASFs by inhibiting miR-381 synthesis via the PKCα, p38, and JNK signaling pathways. Our clarification of the crucial role played by resistin in the pathogenesis of OA may lead to more effective therapy that reduces OA inflammation.

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Resistin Enhances VCAM-1 Expression and Monocyte Adhesion in Human Osteoarthritis Synovial Fibroblasts by Inhibiting MiR-381 Expression through the PKC, p38, and JNK Signaling Pathways

Chen

Lin

Kuo

et al. 2020

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“…Previous reports revealed that miR-150-5p promotes angiogenesis in extravillous trophoblast cells and synovial broblasts [34,35]. However, the mechanism by which miR-150-5p regulates angiogenesis remains unclear.…”

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MiR-150-5p-modified Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes Ameliorate Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head by Promoting Endothelial Cell Angiogenesis

Fang¹,

He²,

Jiang³

et al. 2020

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Background: Osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH) is a common ischemic disease that induces femoral head necrosis. The role of exosomes and miRNA in ONFH has been elucidated, however, whether miRNA-modified exosomes improve the therapy of ONFH is not clear.Methods: We screened ONFH-related miRNAs by RNA sequencing in plasma exosomes of ONFH patients and healthy donors. The key miRNA was overexpressed in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC) exosomes. The regulatory functions of miRNA-modified BMSC exosomes in vascular endothelial cells were illustrated through angiogenesis assay and scratch assay.Results: We identified 9 differently expressed miRNAs (DEmiRNAs) in plasma exosomes between ONFH and healthy groups, with 6 up-regulated and 3 down-regulated miRNAs. Function and pathway analysis revealed DEmiRNAs were primarily involved in angiogenesis, cell migration, focal adhesion. Moreover, miR-150-5p was declined in ONFH exosomes and regulated multiple angiogenesis-related pathways. The miR-150-5p-overexpressed BMSC exosomes were successfully obtained and transported miR-150-5p to endothelial cells. Moreover, the miR-150-5p-modified BMSC exosomes promoted the angiogenesis and migration of endothelial cells.Conclusion: Our results elucidate the exosomal miRNA expression profiles in ONFH, and miR-150-5p-modified BMSC exosomes protect against ONFH by promoting angiogenesis, suggesting a new molecular knowledge for the clinical application of ONFH.

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“…Cells were seeded onto 24-well plates and transiently transfected with wild-type-or mutant-type-VEGF-A 3'-UTR luciferase plasmids. Luciferase activity was assayed using our previously described procedure (21).…”

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Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein 1 Promotes VEGF-A Expression in OSCC by Activating ILK and MEK1/2 Signaling and Downregulating miR-29c

Lien

Chang²,

Tsai

et al. 2020

Front. Oncol.

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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is an aggressive tumor that has a poor prognosis, with high levels of local invasion and lymph node metastasis. Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) plays essential roles in OSCC tumor angiogenesis and metastasis. Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1, CCL2) is implicated in various inflammatory conditions and pathological processes, including oral cancer. The existing evidence has failed to confirm any correlation between MCP-1 or VEGF-A expression and OSCC angiogenesis. In this study, high expression levels of MCP-1 and VEGF-A were positively correlated with disease stage in patients with OSCC. In oral cancer cells, MCP-1 increased VEGF-A expression and subsequently promoted angiogenesis; miR-29c mimic reversed MCP-1 activity. We also found that MCP-1 modulated VEGF-A expression and angiogenesis through CCR2/ILK/MEK1/2 signaling. Ex vivo results of the chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay revealed the angiogenic qualities of MCP-1, with increased numbers of visible blood vessel branches. Our data suggest that MCP-1 is a new molecular therapeutic target for the inhibition of angiogenesis and metastasis in OSCC.

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Apelin Affects the Progression of Osteoarthritis by Regulating VEGF-Dependent Angiogenesis and miR-150-5p Expression in Human Synovial Fibroblasts

Cited by 31 publications

References 50 publications

Resistin Enhances VCAM-1 Expression and Monocyte Adhesion in Human Osteoarthritis Synovial Fibroblasts by Inhibiting MiR-381 Expression through the PKC, p38, and JNK Signaling Pathways

Resistin Enhances VCAM-1 Expression and Monocyte Adhesion in Human Osteoarthritis Synovial Fibroblasts by Inhibiting MiR-381 Expression through the PKC, p38, and JNK Signaling Pathways

MiR-150-5p-modified Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes Ameliorate Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head by Promoting Endothelial Cell Angiogenesis

Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein 1 Promotes VEGF-A Expression in OSCC by Activating ILK and MEK1/2 Signaling and Downregulating miR-29c

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