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ArticleMolecular biology reports2025

The possible role of hsa_circ_0049356 and hsa-miR-338-3p in systemic lupus erythematosus disease.

Mai Samir, Rana Mohamed Abd El-Rahman, Laila Rashed, Mohamed Magdy, Doaa M Gharib

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Mai SamirMedical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Rana Mohamed Abd El-RahmanMedical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. Rnou91@gmail.com.
Laila RashedMedical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mohamed MagdyInternal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Doaa M GharibMedical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

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backgroundSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by a variety of clinical manifestations and a relapsing-remitting course. MiR-338-3p has emerged as a significant regulator of the immune response in the pathogenesis of SLE. Hsa_circ_0049356 is a circular RNA that may serve as a potential biological or clinical marker for autoimmune disorders. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This study aims to evaluate the potential role of hsa_circ_0049356 and miR-338-3p in the pathogenesis of SLE by analyzing their expression patterns and assessing their impact on the ERK/MAPK signaling pathway. Understanding these interactions may provide novel insights into the pathogenesis of SLE and identify potential diagnostic or therapeutic targets.

methodsThis study included 100 participants, divided into two groups: healthy controls and SLE patients. Comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, and laboratory investigations, were performed. The expression levels of hsa_circ_0049356 and miR-338-3p were determined using RT-PCR. Additionally, the levels of SIRT6, ERK, MAPK, and MEK-1 were measured using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay.

resultsThe expression of hsa_circ_0049356 and the level of SIRT6 were significantly decreased in SLE patients. Moreover, SLE patients exhibited increased miR-338-3p expression and higher levels of ERK, MAPK, and MEK-1 compared to healthy controls.

conclusionThis study suggests that the release of sponge effect of hsa_circ_0049356 on miR-338-3p leads to an increase in miR-338-3p, which may contribute to the pathogenesis of SLE by modulating the ERK/MAPK pathway.

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Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicMicroRNAsRNA, CircularAdultBiomarkersCase-Control StudiesFemaleGene Expression RegulationHumansMaleMAP Kinase Signaling SystemMiddle AgedBiomarkersMicroRNAsMIRN338 microRNA, humanRNA, CircularERKhsa_circ_0049356MAPKmiR-338-3pSIRT 6SLE disease

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