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ArticleZeitschrift fur Rheumatologie2024

MicroRNA-125b mediates Interferon-γ-induced downregulation of the vitamin D receptor in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Yihong Gu, Juan Tang, Hao Zhang, Qiongying Wu, Linjuan Luo, Jian Sun

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Article in Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yihong GuDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Juan TangDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Hao ZhangDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Qiongying WuDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Linjuan LuoDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
Jian SunDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China. sunjian105@sina.com.
Central South University · CNThird Xiangya Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundThe inflammatory factor interferon (IFN)-γ is related to the occurrence and development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The vitamin D receptor (VDR) has an anti-inflammatory effect and its downregulation is involved in the onset of SLE. Our previous studies have confirmed that the expression of VDR in SLE peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) is downregulated, which is negatively correlated with disease activity and inflammation. However, the mechanism underlying VDR downregulation in SLE is unknown.

methodsBased on the results of computer simulation analysis, the expression of VDR and four microRNAs (miR-17-3p, miR-34a, miR-346, and miR-125b) in SLE PBMC cells was analyzed under proinflammatory cytokine IFN‑γ treatment, and miR-125b was identified as the target miRNA. The relationship between IFN‑γ, miR-125b, and VDR was further assessed in THP‑1 cells.

resultsWe showed that IFN‑γ inhibited the expression of VDR and miR-125b. Further study revealed that VDR mRNA was positively correlated with miR-125b in THP‑1 cells after IFN‑γ intervention. After transfection of miR-125b mimic or inhibitor, the expression of VDR in the miR-125b inhibitor group was lower than in the control group and miR-125b mimic group, while expression in the control group was lower than in miR-125b mimic group. Transfection of miR-125b inhibitor into THP‑1 cells could further promote the ability of IFN‑γ to inhibit VDR.

conclusionThe decrease in VDR expression promotes development of inflammation and SLE. These data suggest that miR-125b may mediate inflammatory factor IFN-γ-induced downregulation of VDR in the pathogenesis of SLE.

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Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicMicroRNAsComputer SimulationDown-RegulationHumansInflammationInterferon-gammaLeukocytes, MononuclearReceptors, CalcitriolInterferon-gammaMicroRNAsMIRN346 microRNA, humanReceptors, CalcitriolInflammationInterferon‑γMicroRNA-125bSystemic lupus erythematosusVitamin D receptor

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PMID36732450
PMCPMC9894746
OpenAlexW4318958621

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