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Differential Expression of tRNA-Derived Small RNA Markers of Antidepressant Response and Functional Forecast of Duloxetine in MDD Patients.

Xiaoyan Wang, Ming Gao, Jing Song, Miaolong Li, Yu Chen, Yingfang Lv, Wei Jia, Bingbing Wan

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Xiaoyan WangKey Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5568-2131
Ming GaoSchool of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
Jing SongSchool of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.ORCID 0009-0009-3880-9749
Miaolong LiSchool of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200070, China.
Yu ChenDepartment of Clinical Medicine, He University, Shenyang 110163, China.ORCID 0009-0004-6859-2820
Yingfang LvKey Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
Wei JiaDepartment of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Bingbing WanKey Laboratory of Systems Biomedicine (Ministry of Education), Shanghai Center for Systems Biomedicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8629-0616

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Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University YG2022QN015National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFC2407003)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, China 22ZR1432700
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesDuloxetine, despite being a leading treatment option for major depressive disorder (MDD), exhibits a relatively low adequate response rate when used as a monotherapy, and the fundamental molecular mechanisms remain largely elusive. tRNA-derived small RNA (tsRNA) is a particularly interesting and new class of molecules that is becoming increasingly noticeable for investigation.

methodsWe integrated small RNA sequencing with bioinformatics approaches to dissect the expression profiles of tsRNAs and decipher their functional roles post-duloxetine treatment. Subsequently, molecular docking experiments were carried out to validate the potential functions.

resultsTen tsRNAs significantly changed in the duloxetine response group after an 8-week therapy. Correlation analyses revealed that these tsRNAs predominantly interacted with miRNAs across multiple biological pathways and processes, such as the ECM-receptor interaction and B cell activation. Molecular docking analysis corroborated the binding capabilities of duloxetine with key proteins associated with ECM1 and BAFF, respectively.

conclusionsThe identified changes in tsRNAs can precisely mirror the response of duloxetine in MDD treatment, offering novel insights into the underlying mechanisms of duloxetine action.

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Antidepressive AgentsDuloxetine HydrochlorideMajor Depressive DisorderRNA, TransferAdultBiomarkersFemaleHumansMaleMicroRNAsMiddle AgedMolecular Docking SimulationAntidepressive AgentsBiomarkersDuloxetine HydrochlorideMicroRNAsRNA, TransferBAFFbiomarkersduloxetineECM1functional predictionsmall non-coding RNAstRNA-derived small RNAs

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PMCPMC11855652

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