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ArticleDiabetes2011

MicroRNA-200b regulates vascular endothelial growth factor-mediated alterations in diabetic retinopathy.

Kara McArthur, Biao Feng, Yuexiu Wu, Shali Chen, Subrata Chakrabarti

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Article in Diabetes, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 163 papers.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kara McArthurDepartment of Pathology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Biao Feng
Yuexiu Wu
Shali Chen
Subrata Chakrabarti
Western University · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness. Increased vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), promoting angiogenesis and increased permeability, is a key mechanistic abnormality in DR. We investigated microRNA (miRNA) alterations in DR with specific focus on miR-200b, and its downstream target, VEGF. RESEARCH DESIGN AND

methodsmiRNA expression profiling microarray was used to examine the retinas of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Expressions of specific miRNAs were verified with PCR in the rat retina and in glucose-exposed endothelial cells. A target search, based on sequence complementarities, identified specific targets. We analyzed mRNA levels and protein expression in endothelial cells from large vessels and retinal capillaries and in the rat retina, with or without injection of miR-200b mimic or antagomir. Localization of miR-200b and its functional analysis in the rat and human retinas were performed.

resultsAlteration of several miRNAs, including downregulation of miR-200b, were observed in the retina in diabetes. Such downregulation was validated in the retina of diabetic rats and in endothelial cells incubated in glucose. In parallel, VEGF (target of miR-200b) mRNA and protein were elevated. In the retina, miR-200b was localized in neuronal, glial, and vascular elements. Transfection of endothelial cells and intravitreal injection of miR-200b mimic prevented diabetes-induced increased VEGF mRNA and protein. Also prevented were glucose-induced increased permeability and angiogenesis. Furthermore, transfection of miR-200b antagonists (antagomir) led to increased VEGF production. Similar alterations were seen in the human retina.

conclusionsThese studies show a novel mechanism involving miR-200b in DR. Identification of such mechanisms may lead to the development of novel miRNA-based therapy.

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3' Untranslated RegionsAnimalsCells, CulturedComputational BiologyDiabetic RetinopathyEndothelial CellsEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayGlucoseHumansImmunohistochemistryIn Situ HybridizationMaleMicroRNAsOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisRatsRats, Sprague-Dawley3' Untranslated RegionsGlucoseMicroRNAsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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