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ArticleRenal failure2025

Identification of core noncoding RNA-associated competing endogenous RNA networks in renal fibrosis via whole-transcriptome sequencing.

Yizhen Chen, Meng Cheng, Rong Dai, Weili Wang, Yonghao Sang, Liuting Wei, Yilin Gao, Wei Zhang, Yiping Wang, Lei Zhang

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Yizhen ChenFirst Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Meng ChengDepartment of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Rong DaiDepartment of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Weili WangFirst Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Yonghao SangFirst Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Liuting WeiFirst Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Yilin GaoFirst Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Wei ZhangFirst Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Yiping WangDepartment of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
Lei ZhangDepartment of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to investigate noncoding RNA (ncRNA) expression changes in renal fibrosis (RF) models induced by three distinct etiologies using whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing, identify overlapping differentially expressed (DE) ncRNAs, construct core competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks, and explore their role in RF.

methodsThree RF rat models, 5/6 nephrectomy, adenine, and unilateral ureteral obstruction, were established. DE RNAs were identified through sequencing and validated by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. ceRNA and RNA-binding protein (RBP) networks were visualized using Cytoscape. Core ceRNA axes were validated with dual-luciferase assay, RNA fluorescence

resultsSequencing analysis revealed significant dysregulation of ncRNAs in all models compared to the normal group. Intersection analysis identified 215 mRNAs, 19 lncRNAs, and 247 circRNAs as overlapping DE RNAs. lncRNA-based ceRNA networks comprising 7 lncRNAs, 8 miRNAs, and 21 mRNAs, and circRNA-based networks comprising 13 circRNAs, 29 miRNAs, and 41 mRNAs were constructed. The TCONS_00008870/circRNA_3140-miR-466b-3p-Adamts2 axis was identified as a key regulatory pathway. Enrichment analysis showed significant pathways including Rap1 signaling, extracellular matrix-receptor interaction, and PI3K-Akt signaling, with RBPs enriched in RNA binding and ferroptosis.

conclusionBy integrating data from three distinct models, we identified conserved ceRNA axis-TCONS_00008870/circRNA_3140-miR-466b-3p-Adamts2-potentially modulating fibrotic progression in renal tissue.

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KidneyKidney DiseasesRNA, UntranslatedAdenineAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFibrosisGene Expression ProfilingGene Regulatory NetworksMaleMicroRNAsNephrectomyRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyRNA, CircularRNA, Competitive EndogenousAdenineMicroRNAsRNA, CircularRNA, Competitive EndogenousRNA, Long NoncodingRNA, MessengerRNA, UntranslatedceRNA networksnoncoding RNARenal fibrosiswhole-transcriptome sequencing

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