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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Temporal Shifts in MicroRNAs Signify the Inflammatory State of Primary Murine Microglial Cells.

Keren Zohar, Elyad Lezmi, Fanny Reichert, Tsiona Eliyahu, Shlomo Rotshenker, Marta Weinstock, Michal Linial

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Keren ZoharDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Institute of Life Science, Faculty of Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
Elyad LezmiDepartment of Genetics, Institute of Life Science, Faculty of Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
Fanny ReichertDepartment of Medical Neurobiology, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC), Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91121, Israel.
Tsiona EliyahuDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Institute of Life Science, Faculty of Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
Shlomo RotshenkerDepartment of Medical Neurobiology, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC), Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91121, Israel.
Marta WeinstockInstitute of Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel.
Michal LinialDepartment of Biological Chemistry, Institute of Life Science, Faculty of Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel.ORCID 0000-0002-9357-4526

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The primary function of microglia is to maintain brain homeostasis. In neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, microglia contribute to neurotoxicity and inflammation. In this study, we exposed neonatal murine primary microglial cultures to stimuli mimicking pathogens, injury, or toxins. Treatment with benzoyl ATP (bzATP) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) triggered a coordinated increase in interleukin and chemokine expression. We analyzed statistically significant differentially expressed microRNAs (DEMs) at 3 and 8 h post-activation, identifying 33 and 57 DEMs, respectively. Notably, miR-155, miR-132, miR-3473e, miR-222, and miR-146b showed strong temporal regulation, while miR-3963 was sharply downregulated by bzATP. These DEMs regulate inflammatory pathways, including TNFα and NFκB signaling. We also examined the effect of ladostigil, a neuroprotective agent known to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. At 8 h post-activation, ladostigil induced upregulation of anti-inflammatory miRNAs, such as miR-27a, miR-27b, and miR-23b. Our findings suggest that miRNA profiles reflect microglial responses to inflammatory cues and that ladostigil modulates these responses. This model of controlled microglial activation offers a powerful tool with which to study inflammation in the aging brain and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

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InflammationMicrogliaMicroRNAsAnimalsCells, CulturedCytokinesGene Regulatory NetworksLipopolysaccharidesMaleMiceMice, Inbred BALB COxidative StressCytokinesLipopolysaccharidesMicroRNAsCLIP-SeqcytokinesIL-1inflammationinnate immune systemmiRBasepurinergic receptorRNA-seqTarBase

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PMCPMC12193602

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