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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2020

MiR-101-containing extracellular vesicles bind to BRD4 and enhance proliferation and migration of trophoblasts in preeclampsia.

Jinhui Cui, Xinjuan Chen, Shuo Lin, Ling Li, Jianhui Fan, Hongying Hou, Ping Li

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Article in Stem cell research & therapy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jinhui CuiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 516000, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Xinjuan ChenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 516000, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Shuo LinDepartment of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 516000, People's Republic of China.
Ling LiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 516000, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Jianhui FanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 516000, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Hongying HouDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 516000, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Ping LiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 600, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou, 516000, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. branda1982@163.com.
Sun Yat-sen University · CNThird Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundPreeclampsia (PE) is a frequently occurring pregnancy disorder in the placenta, which results in various maternal and fetal complications. The current study aims to evaluate the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs)-encapsulated microRNA (miR)-101 in biological processes of trophoblasts in PE and its underlying mechanism.

methodsHuman umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (HUCMSC) and HUCMSC-derived EVs were isolated and cultured, after which EV characterization was carried out using PKH67 staining. In silico analyses were adopted to predict the downstream target genes of miR-101, and dual luciferase reporter gene assay was applied to validate the binding affinity. Furthermore, loss- and gain-of-function approaches were adopted to determine the role of miR-101 and bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4) in trophoblast proliferation and invasion using EDU staining and transwell assay. In addition, a rat model of PE was established to verify the function of EV-encapsulated miR-101 in vivo.

resultsPlacental tissues obtained from PE patients presented with downregulated miR-101 expression and upregulated BRD4 and CXCL11 expression. EV-encapsulated miR-101 from HUCMSCs could be delivered into the trophoblast HTR-8/SVneo cells, thus enhancing proliferation and migration of trophoblasts. Mechanically, miR-101 targeted and negatively regulated BRD4 expression. BRD4 knockdown promoted the proliferation and migration of trophoblasts by suppressing NF-κB/CXCL11 axis. EV-encapsulated miR-101 from HUCMSCs also reduced blood pressure and 24 h urine protein in vivo, thereby ameliorating PE.

conclusionIn summary, EV-encapsulated miR-101 promoted proliferation and migration of placental trophoblasts through the inhibition of BRD4 expression via NF-κB/CXCL11 inactivation.

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Extracellular VesiclesMicroRNAsPre-EclampsiaAnimalsBromodomain Containing ProteinsCell Cycle ProteinsCell MovementCell ProliferationFemaleHumansNuclear ProteinsPlacentaPregnancyRatsTranscription FactorsTrophoblastsBRD4 protein, humanBromodomain Containing ProteinsCell Cycle ProteinsMicroRNAsMIRN101 microRNA, humanMIRN101 microRNA, ratNuclear ProteinsTranscription FactorsBromodomain-containing 4C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 11Extracellular vesiclesMicroRNA-101Nuclear factor-kappa BPreeclampsia

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PMID32527308
PMCPMC7291671
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