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ArticleFrontiers in pharmacology2022

MicroRNAs: Potential mediators between particulate matter 2.5 and Th17/Treg immune disorder in primary membranous nephropathy.

Xiaoshan Zhou, Haoran Dai, Hanxue Jiang, Hongliang Rui, Wenbin Liu, Zhaocheng Dong, Na Zhang, Qihan Zhao, Zhendong Feng, Yuehong Hu and 3 more

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Article in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.

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13 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Xiaoshan ZhouBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Haoran DaiShunyi Branch, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Hanxue JiangBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Hongliang RuiBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Wenbin LiuSchool of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Zhaocheng DongSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Na ZhangSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Qihan ZhaoBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Zhendong FengPinggu Hospital, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Yuehong HuBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Fanyu HouSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China.
Yang ZhengBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Baoli LiuBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine · CNCapital Medical University · CNBeijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNShunyi Hospital of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital · CNChangchun University of Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Primary membranous nephropathy (PMN), is an autoimmune glomerular disease and the main reason of nephrotic syndrome in adults. Studies have confirmed that the incidence of PMN increases yearly and is related to fine air pollutants particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) exposure. These imply that PM2.5 may be associated with exposure to PMN-specific autoantigens, such as the M-type receptor for secretory phospholipase A2 (PLA2R1). Emerging evidence indicates that Th17/Treg turns to imbalance under PM2.5 exposure, but the molecular mechanism of this process in PMN has not been elucidated. As an important indicator of immune activity in multiple diseases, Th17/Treg immune balance is sensitive to antigens and cellular microenvironment changes. These immune pathways play an essential role in the disease progression of PMN. Also, microRNAs (miRNAs) are susceptible to external environmental stimulation and play link role between the environment and immunity. The contribution of PM2.5 to PMN may induce Th17/Treg imbalance through miRNAs and then produce epigenetic affection. We summarize the pathways by which PM2.5 interferes with Th17/Treg immune balance and attempt to explore the intermediary roles of miRNAs, with a particular focus on the changes in PMN. Meanwhile, the mechanism of PM2.5 promoting PLA2R1 exposure is discussed. This review aims to clarify the potential mechanism of PM2.5 on the pathogenesis and progression of PMN and provide new insights for the prevention and treatment of the disease.

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microRNAPLA2R1PM2.5primary membranous nephropathy (PMN)Th17/Treg

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