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ArticleJCI insight2024

Loss of microRNA-15a/16-1 function promotes neuropathological and functional recovery in experimental traumatic brain injury.

Chao Zhou, Shun Li, Na Qiu, Ping Sun, Milton H Hamblin, C Edward Dixon, Jun Chen, Ke-Jie Yin

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  7. Unveiling the predictive power of biomarkers in traumatic brain injury: A narrative review focused on clinical outcomes.Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Chao ZhouDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Shun LiDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Na QiuDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Ping SunDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Milton H HamblinDivision of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California Riverside, Riverside, California, USA.
C Edward DixonGeriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Jun ChenDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Ke-Jie YinDepartment of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Funding

Long non-coding RNAs mediate white and grey matter integrity in vascular cognitive impairment and dementiaR01NS136154 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI Kejie Yin · 2024 to 2026
$1.9M
Targeting Kruppel-like Transcription Factor for White and Grey Matter Protection in Vascular Cognitive Impairment and DementiaR01NS131122 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI Kejie Yin · 2023 to 2026
$1.9M
Novel molecular strategies to promote functional recovery after traumatic brain injuryI01BX003377 · VA · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · PI Jun Chen · 2017 to 2026
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Role of nitro-fatty acids in BBB stabilization and post-stroke neurovascular protectionI01BX004837 · VA · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · PI YIN, KEJIE · 2021 to 2025
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Activation of the RXR/PPARγ axis improves long-term outcomes after ischemic stroke in aged miceI01BX005290 · VA · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · PI CHEN, JUN · 2022 to 2025
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Regulatory microRNAs-mediated cerebrovascular protection and traumatic braininjuryI01BX005750 · VA · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · PI Kejie Yin · 2023 to 2026
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BLRD VA I01 BX003377BLRD VA I01 BX004837BLRD VA I01 BX005290BLRD VA I01 BX005750NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS131122NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS136154
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The diffuse axonal damage in white matter and neuronal loss, along with excessive neuroinflammation, hinder long-term functional recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI). MicroRNAs (miRs) are small noncoding RNAs that negatively regulate protein-coding target genes in a posttranscriptional manner. Recent studies have shown that loss of function of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster reduced neurovascular damage and improved functional recovery in ischemic stroke and vascular dementia. However, the role of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster in neurotrauma is poorly explored. Here, we report that genetic deletion of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster facilitated the recovery of sensorimotor and cognitive functions, alleviated white matter/gray matter lesions, reduced cerebral glial cell activation, and inhibited infiltration of peripheral blood immune cells to brain parenchyma in a murine model of TBI when compared with WT controls. Moreover, intranasal delivery of the miR-15a/16-1 antagomir provided similar brain-protective effects conferred by genetic deletion of the miR-15a/16-1 cluster after experimental TBI, as evidenced by showing improved sensorimotor and cognitive outcomes, better white/gray matter integrity, and less inflammatory responses than the control antagomir-treated mice after brain trauma. miR-15a/16-1 genetic deficiency and miR-15a/16-1 antagomir also significantly suppressed inflammatory mediators in posttrauma brains. These results suggest miR-15a/16-1 as a potential therapeutic target for TBI.

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Brain Injuries, TraumaticDisease Models, AnimalMicroRNAsRecovery of FunctionAnimalsBrainMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMicroRNAsMirn15a microRNA, mouseMirn16 microRNA, mouseBehaviorDemyelinating disordersDrug therapyInflammationTherapeutics

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PMID38912585
PMCPMC11383186

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