MicroRNAs from Holarrhena pubescens stems: Identification by small RNA Sequencing and their Potential Contribution to Human Gene Targets

Trivedi, Tithi S.; Patel, Maulik; Nanavaty, Vishal; Mankad, Archana; Rawal, Rakesh; Patel, Saumya

doi:10.1007/s10142-023-01078-0

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“…Interestingly, plant miRNAs have demonstrated the ability to cross-kingdom regulate human genes to protect against diseases. 41 In this context, we found that novel_mir2 can inhibit the expression of AKT1 , while miR168a-3p, miR168b-3p, miR8175, and novel_mir2 can inhibit the expression of MAPK3 ( Figure 8H ).…”

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Identifying the Potential of miRNAs in Houttuynia cordata-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles Against Respiratory RNA Viruses

Zhu,

Chang,

Wang

et al. 2023

IJN

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Introduction Pathogenic respiratory RNA viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2, are major causes of causes of acute respiratory infection globally. Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles containing miRNAs have shown substantial cross-kingdom regulatory effects on both viral and human transcripts. Houttuynia cordata ( H. cordata ), a traditional Chinese medicine frequently used to treat respiratory diseases. However, the role of H. cordata- derived exosome-like nanoparticles (HELNs) and the miRNA they encapsulated are unclear. Methods HELNs were isolated from fresh underground roots (uHELNs) and above ground stems and leaves (aHELNs) using differential centrifugation. The HELNs were identified using transmission electron microscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis, and zeta potential. Small RNA sequencing and RT-PCR were employed to determine the miRNA expression in uHELNs and aHELNs. All genomes were sourced from the NCBI database. Target prediction of viral genomes was performed using RNAhybrid, while human target prediction was conducted using both RNAhybrid and Miranda. Functional enrichment analysis was applied to the predicted human targets to explore the hub targets and their roles in antiviral effects. The accessibility of miRNA target sites was determined through the MFOLD web server, and customized dual-luciferase reporter assays were administered to validate the computational findings. Results A total of 12 highly enriched miRNAs were identified in both uHELNs and aHELNs. Upon prediction and verification, miR858a and miR858b were shown to target the NP gene in H1N1, while miR166a-3p targeted the ORF1ab in SARS-CoV-2. However, no valid miRNA targets were found for RSV. Regarding human transcripts, miR168a-3p, miR168b-3p, and miR8175 were found to inhibit MAPK3 expression, and novel_mir2 could suppress both AKT1 and MAPK3 expression. Discussion This study sheds light on the collaborative antiviral mechanism of miRNAs in HELNs across two species and explores the potential antiviral scopes of both H. cordata miRNAs and HELNs.

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