ArticleMolecular biology reports2024
CircCOX6A1 suppresses osteogenic differentiation and aggravates osteoporosis via miR-512-3p/DYRK2 axis.
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- The dual fate of DYRK2 in cancer: balancing the light and dark side of tumorigenesis.Cancer metastasis reviews · 2026Review
- Understanding the molecular basis of mesenchymal stem cell stemness: implications for clinical applications.Cell death & disease · 2025Review
- microRNA-576-5p ameliorates dexamethasone-induced BMSC injury by suppressing ANXA2.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Comprehensive Analysis of the Role of Metabolic Features in Osteoporosis: A Multi-Omics Analysis.International journal of general medicine · 2025Article
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backgroundOsteoporosis (OP), characterized by compromised bone integrity and increased fracture risk, poses a significant health challenge. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have emerged as crucial regulators in various pathophysiological processes, prompting investigation into their role in osteoporosis. This study aimed to elucidate the involvement of circCOX6A1 in OP progression and understand its underlying molecular mechanisms. The primary objective was to explore the impact of circCOX6A1 on bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and its potential interactions with miR-512-3p and DYRK2.
methodsGSE161361 microarray analysis was employed to assess circCOX6A1 expression in OP patients. We utilized in vitro and in vivo models, including BMSC cultures, osteogenic differentiation assays, and an OVX-induced mouse model of OP. Molecular techniques such as quantitative RT-PCR, western blotting, and functional assays like alizarin red staining (ARS) were employed to evaluate circCOX6A1 effects on BMSC proliferation, apoptosis, and osteogenic differentiation. The interaction between circCOX6A1, miR-512-3p, and DYRK2 was investigated through dual luciferase reporter assays, RNA immunoprecipitation, and RNA pull-down assays.
resultsCircCOX6A1 was found to be upregulated in osteoporosis patients, and its expression inversely correlated with osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. CircCOX6A1 knockdown enhanced osteogenic differentiation, as evidenced by increased mineralized nodule formation and upregulation of osteogenic markers. In vivo, circCOX6A1 knockdown ameliorated osteoporosis progression in OVX mice. Mechanistically, circCOX6A1 acted as a sponge for miR-512-3p, subsequently regulating DYRK2 expression.
conclusionThis study provides compelling evidence for the role of circCOX6A1 in osteoporosis pathogenesis. CircCOX6A1 negatively regulates BMSC osteogenic differentiation through the miR-512-3p/DYRK2 axis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for mitigating OP progression.
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