1. MicroRNA-1185 Induces Endothelial Cell Apoptosis by Targeting UVRAG and KRIT1
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Haoyuan Deng, Xia Chu, Zhenfeng Song, Xinrui Deng, Huan Xu, Yaxin Ye, Songtao Li, Qiao Zhang, Changhao Sun, and Ying Li
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MiR-1185 ,Apoptosis ,UVRAG ,KRIT1 ,Endothelium ,Physiology ,QP1-981 ,Biochemistry ,QD415-436 - Abstract
Background/Aims: Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial chronic disease and is the main cause of death and impairment in the world. Endothelial injury and apoptosis play a crucial role in the onset and development of atherosclerosis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been proven to be involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. However, studies of the functional role of apoptosis-related miRNAs in the endothelium during atherogenesis are limited. Methods: Cell injury and apoptosis were measured in five types of cells transfected with miR-1185 or co-transfected with miR-1185 and its inhibitor. Bioinformatics analysis and a luciferase reporter assay were used to confirm the targets of miR-1185. The effects of the targets of miR-1185 on endothelial apoptosis were determined using small-interfering RNA. Results: In this study, we first report that miR-1185 significantly promoted apoptosis in endothelial cells but not in vascular smooth muscle cells and macrophages. A mechanistic analysis showed that ultraviolet irradiation resistance-associated gene (UVRAG) and krev1 interaction trapped gene 1 (KRIT1), targets of miR-1185, mediated miR-1185-induced endothelial cell apoptosis. Conclusion: The results revealed the impact of miR-1185 on endothelial apoptosis, suggesting that miR-1185 may be a potential target for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.
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- 2017
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