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Upregulation of let-7a inhibits vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation in vitro and in vein graft intimal hyperplasia in rats.
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Journal of Surgical Research . Nov2014, Vol. 192 Issue 1, p223-233. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Background Proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is a crucial event in the pathogenesis of intimal hyperplasia, which is the main cause of restenosis after vascular reconstruction. In this study, we assessed the impact of let-7a microRNA (miRNA) on the proliferation of VSMCs. Methods Using miRNA microarrays analysis for miRNA expression in the vein graft model. Lentiviral vector-mediated let-7a was transfected into the vein grafts. In situ hybridization was performed to detect let-7a. Cultured rat VSMCs were transfected with let-7a mimics for different periods of time. Cell proliferation, migration and cell cycle activity were monitored following transfection of the let-7a mimics. Immunohistochemical and Western blotting analysis the expression levels of c-myc and K-ras. Results We found that let-7a was the most downregulated miRNA in the vein graft model. In vivo proliferation of VSMCs was assessed in a rat model of venous graft intimal hyperplasia. Let-7a was found to localize mainly to the VSMCs. Let-7a miRNA expression was increased in VSMCs in the neointima of the let-7a treated group. Intimal hyperplasia was suppressed by upregulation of let-7a via lentiviral vector-mediated mimics. In cultured VSMCs, the expression of let-7a increased upon starving, and the upregulation of let-7a miRNA significantly decreased cell proliferation and migration. Immunohistochemical and Western blotting analysis demonstrated that treatment with let-7a mimics resulted in decreased expression levels of c-myc and K-ras. Conclusions The results indicate that let-7a miRNA is a novel regulator of VSMC proliferation in intimal hyperplasia. These findings suggest that let-7a miRNA is a promising therapeutic target for the prevention of intimal hyperplasia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224804
- Volume :
- 192
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 98651270
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2014.05.045