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ArticleFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2025

MiR-425-5p intervenes in autoimmune myocarditis by regulating Treg cell differentiation through NRAS.

Shan Zhou, Li Zhang, Xiuyun Duan, Keyu Liu, You Yingnan, Mengjie Ma, Bo Han

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Article in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Shan ZhouDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Li ZhangDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Xiuyun DuanDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Keyu LiuDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
You YingnanDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Mengjie MaDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Bo HanDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.

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Abstract

Aim: Our Previous research revealed significant differences in exosome-mediated intercellular miR-425a-5p between normal children and those with fulminant myocarditis. We sought to elucidate the molecular underpinnings and functional implications of miR-425a-5p in the context of myocarditis progression. Methods: Bioinformatics techniques were employed to predict NRAS as the target gene of miR-425a-5p. We constructed a cellular myocarditis paradigm through LPS-mediated provocation of AC16 cardiomyocyte cultures. MiR-425a-5p was overexpressed, and the expressions of NRAS, cell apoptosis, and proinflammatory cytokine profiles, encompassing IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, were comprehensively quantified. An experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) mouse model was created using adeno-associated virus (AAV) for miR-425a-5p overexpression. Comprehensive histopathological analyses were conducted utilizing multiple staining techniques, including hematoxylin-eosin (HE), immunohistochemical, and Masson trichrome methodologies to characterize tissue responses. Results: The study demonstrated that miR-425a-5p alleviated the inflammatory response in both AC16 cells and EAM mice through NRAS mediation. Single-cell data analysis of cardiac immune cells revealed that miR-425a-5p promoted Treg cell differentiation and improved cardiac function. Conclusion: MiR-425a-5p plays a crucial role in modulating inflammatory responses in myocarditis, potentially offering a novel therapeutic strategy for managing the disease.

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immunitymiR-425-5pmyocarditisNRASTreg

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