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ArticleIn vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal2025

MiR-21-5p promotes RPE cell necroptosis by targeting Peli1 in a rat model of AMD.

Yishun Shu, Ziwen Li, Tianyi Zong, Tong Mu, Haoyuan Zhou, Qian Yang, Meili Wu, Yanqiu Liu, Tianhua Xie, Chengye Tan and 3 more

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Yishun Shu *Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Ziwen Li *Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Tianyi ZongDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Tong MuDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Haoyuan ZhouDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Qian YangDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Meili WuCenter of Clinical Research, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Yanqiu LiuDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Tianhua XieDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Chengye TanDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Miao ZhuangDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China.
Xiaolu WangCenter of Clinical Research, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China. xlwang@njmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8089-6473
Yong YaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 299 Qingyang Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214023, People's Republic of China. yongyao@njmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5506-7101

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General Program of Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University WMCG202345General Program of Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University WMCG202347Medial Key Discipline Program of Wuxi Health Commission ZDXK2021001The Science and Technology Development Fund Project of Nanjing Medical University NMUB20230240Top Talent Support Program for young and middle-aged people of Wuxi Health Committee BJ2023001Top Talent Support Program for young and middle-aged people of Wuxi Health Committee HB2023014Wuxi Taihu Lake Talent Plan, Supports for Leading Talents in Medical and Health Profession 2020-THRCTD-1Wuxi Taihu Lake Talent Plan, Supports for Leading Talents in Medical and Health Profession HRC-DJ-1
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Abstract

Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) is characterized by the progressive degeneration of retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells and photoreceptors, resulting in central vision loss. The disease is primarily marked by the accumulation of drusen and RPE atrophy. Given the emerging role of miR-21-5p in various ocular diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, pterygium, and choroidal neovascularization, we hypothesized that miR-21-5p may also impact RPE cell integrity in AMD. To test this hypothesis, we employed a rat model of dry AMD induced by sodium iodate (NaIO3) and evaluated the effects of miR-21-5p modulation via intravitreal injections of miR-21-5p agomir or antagomir. Comprehensive assessments were performed using optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus imaging, histopathology, and biochemical markers. Our results demonstrated an upregulation of miR-21-5p in response to NaIO3 treatment. Administration of miR-21-5p agomir exacerbated RPE damage, while pretreatment with miR-21-5p antagomir mitigated these detrimental effects. Furthermore, in vitro experiments revealed that miR-21-5p regulates necroptosis in CoCl2-treated RPE cells by targeting Pellino1 (Peli1) via its 3' untranslated region, thereby inhibiting Peli1 expression. Overexpression of Peli1 effectively counteracted the necroptotic effects induced by CoCl2. These findings highlight the potential of miR-21-5p as a therapeutic target in dry AMD, expanding our understanding of miRNA-mediated regulation of RPE cells and suggesting new avenues for treatment strategies.

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Macular DegenerationMicroRNAsNecroptosisRetinal Pigment EpitheliumAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalHumansIodatesMaleRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyIodatesMicroRNAsmirn21 microRNA, ratsodium iodateAMDMicroRNANecroptosisRPE

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