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ArticleCellular & molecular biology letters2025

tRF-5028c disrupts trophoblast function in recurrent spontaneous abortion by inhibiting CRKL-mediated Rap1 signaling pathway.

Jialyu Huang, Jiawei Wang, Shuang Wang, Xiangpeng Xiong, Ruiyin Jiang, Chaoyi Xiong, Lu Wang, Lingling Huang, Yan Zhao, Zheng Fang and 2 more

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Jialyu Huang *Center for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Jiangxi Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China.
Jiawei Wang *Reproductive and Genetic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
Shuang Wang *Department of Gynecology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang Medical College, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Xiangpeng XiongDepartment of Gynecology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang Medical College, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Ruiyin JiangDepartment of Clinical Medicine, School of Queen Mary, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
Chaoyi XiongDepartment of Pathology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China.
Lu WangDepartment of Gynecology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang Medical College, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Lingling HuangCenter for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Jiangxi Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China.
Yan ZhaoCenter for Reproductive Medicine, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Jiangxi Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China.
Zheng FangCenter for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, 569 Xinsi Road, Xi'an 710038, China. fangzheng_fmmu@outlook.com.
Xiaoyan AiDepartment of Gynecology, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang Medical College, 318 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang, 330006, China. axy_jmchh@126.com.
Jiaying LinDepartment of Assisted Reproduction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China. lemon_1114@126.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82260315Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province 20224BAB216025Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province 20242BAB25446Science and Technology Project of Education Department of Jiangxi Province GJJ2203512Science and Technology Project of Health Commission of Jiangxi Province 202310060USTC Research Funds of the Double First-Class Initiative YD9110002071
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Abstract

backgroundRecurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) affects approximately 1-5% of childbearing women and poses a significant threat to global reproductive health. Transfer RNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) are a novel class of noncoding RNAs implicated in various human diseases. However, the role and mechanism of tsRNAs in regulating trophoblast function during RSA development remain unknown.

methodsHigh-throughput sequencing was performed to analyze the differential tsRNAs in the villous tissues of patients with RSA and controls. CCK-8, transwell assay, and flow cytometry were performed to detect the effects of tRF-5028c on proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of human extravillous trophoblast cell line HTR-8/SVneo. The target genes of tRF-5028c were predicted via bioinformatic analysis and verified by dual luciferase reporter gene assay. Moreover, pregnant mice were injected with tRF-5028c mimics to confirm the findings in vivo.

resultsA total of 1907 tsRNAs were detected, of which 298 were differentially expressed in the villous tissues. tRF-5028c was significantly upregulated in the RSA group compared with control. Functionally, tRF-5028c overexpression inhibited HTR-8/SVneo cell proliferation, migration, and invasion and promoted apoptosis, whereas tRF-5028c knockdown showed opposite effects. Mechanically, tRF-5028c suppressed CRKL expression by directly binding to its 3'-untranslated region, thus inactivating the downstream C3G/Rap1 signaling pathway. Finally, tRF-5028c mimics injection increased embryo absorption rate in mice.

conclusionstRF-5028c upregulation impaired trophoblast function to facilitate RSA development by directly targeting CRKL-mediated Rap1 pathway. The findings provide the first evidence of tsRNA dysregulation in RSA pathogenesis and lay a foundation for potential targeted therapies.

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Abortion, HabitualAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingNuclear Proteinsrap1 GTP-Binding ProteinsSignal TransductionTrophoblastsAdultAnimalsApoptosisCell LineCell MovementCell ProliferationFemaleHumansMicePregnancyAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingCRKL proteinNuclear Proteinsrap1 GTP-Binding ProteinsCRKLRap1Recurrent spontaneous abortiontRF-5028cTrophoblast

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