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ArticleJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2022

Down-regulation of long non-coding RNAs in reproductive aging and analysis of the lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks in human cumulus cells.

Angela Caponnetto, Rosalia Battaglia, Carmen Ferrara, Maria Elena Vento, Placido Borzì, Marianna Paradiso, Paolo Scollo, Michele Purrello, Salvatore Longobardi, Thomas D'Hooghe and 3 more

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Article in Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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13 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Angela CaponnettoDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Biology and Genetics "Giovanni Sichel, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy.
Rosalia BattagliaDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Biology and Genetics "Giovanni Sichel, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy.
Carmen FerraraDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Biology and Genetics "Giovanni Sichel, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy.
Maria Elena VentoIVF Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Placido BorzìIVF Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Marianna ParadisoIVF Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Paolo ScolloIVF Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy.
Michele PurrelloDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Biology and Genetics "Giovanni Sichel, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy.
Salvatore LongobardiGlobal Clinical Development, Merck Serono SpA, Rome, Italy.
Thomas D'HoogheGlobal Medical Affairs Fertility, R&D Healthcare, the Healthcare Business of Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Str. 250, 64293, Darmstadt, Germany.
Domenico ValerioInstitute of Genetic Research (IRG), 80143, Naples, Italy.
Cinzia Di PietroDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Biology and Genetics "Giovanni Sichel, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy. dipietro@unict.it.
Italian Society of Embryology, Reproduction, Research (SIERR)
University of Catania · ITOspedale Cannizzaro · ITMerck (Germany) · DEMerck Serono (Italy) · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeLong non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) control gene expression at multiple levels. By interacting with microRNAs (miRNAs), they regulate their mRNA targets creating dynamic regulatory networks involved in different cellular processes. Their role in follicle development and oocyte maturation has recently emerged. lncRNA deregulation has been found associated with different pathological conditions. In this study, we identified differentially expressed lncRNAs in cumulus cells (CCs) isolated from MII oocytes of advanced maternal age women and proposed ceRNA-networks involved in signaling pathways crucial in ovarian folliculogenesis and female germ cell maturation.

methodsWe performed a high-throughput analysis of the expression profile of 68 lncRNAs from CCs of aged and young women by using NanoString technology. By miRNet, TarPmiR, miRTarBase, OKdb, and KEGG we predicted some ceRNA-networks involving the differentially expressed (DE) lncRNAs, miRNA interactors, and their mRNA target genes.

resultsWe identified 28 lncRNAs down-regulated in CC samples from aged women. The analysis revealed that the miRNAs binding 11 of the DE lncRNAs and their mRNA targets are included in ceRNA-networks involved in the regulation of the PI3K-Akt, FOXO, and p53 signaling pathways.

conclusionWe proposed that the lncRNA down-regulation in CCs from aged women could influence the expression of genes encoding proteins deregulated in reproductive aging. A better understanding of the interplay of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks in human CCs could increase our knowledge about the mechanisms of regulation of gene expression involved in aging, lead to the development of novel therapeutics, and improve reproductive outcomes in aged women.

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MicroRNAsRNA, Long NoncodingAgedAgingCumulus CellsDown-RegulationFemaleGene Regulatory NetworksHumansPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesRNA, MessengerMicroRNAsPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesRNA, Long NoncodingRNA, MessengerceRNA-networksCumulus cellslncRNAsRegulation of gene expressionReproductive aging

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PMID35247118
PMCPMC9050988
OpenAlexW4220960967

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