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ArticleCardiovascular diabetology2026

Sex-specific cardioprotective role of miR-30a-5p through estrogen-dependent mechanisms in a mouse model of heart failure.

Le Zhang, Minxue Quan, Xiao-Cheng Zhang, Shi-Yao Zhang, Jia-Feng Chen, Li-Qing Yu, Guo Fu, Gang Li, Ruiying Wang

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Le Zhang *Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China.
Minxue Quan *Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China.
Xiao-Cheng Zhang *Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China.
Shi-Yao ZhangXiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China.
Jia-Feng ChenXiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China.
Li-Qing YuXiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China.
Guo FuSchool of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, China.
Gang LiXiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China. ligang@xmu.edu.cn.
Ruiying WangXiamen Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Fujian Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Xiamen, Fujian, 361016, China. wangruiying@xmu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82200373Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China 2023J011677Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China 2024J011423Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China 2025J011489
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Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, except for the well-known heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), the incidence of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) among the classification of heart failure (HF) has been increasing. However, due to their complex mechanisms, current research remains insufficient to address clinical needs. METHODS AND

resultsUtilizing wild-type (WT), miR-30a-5p knockout (KO), and overexpression (OE) murine models combined with estrogen modulation and ovariectomy (OVX), this study delineates sex-specific regulatory networks in HF pathogenesis. Female KO mice lost the inherent resistance of WT females to HFpEF induction via 24-week HFD/L-NAME, whereas males exhibited comparable HFpEF susceptibility regardless of genotype, developing hallmark phenotypes including diastolic dysfunction (E/E'), myocardial hypertrophy (heart weight/tibia length), cardiac fibrosis, and hepatic steatosis. Particularly, due to the reduced ejection fraction in KO mice, combined with HFD/L-NAME, the HF phenotype was ultimately manifested as impaired diastolic function and slightly reduced ejection fraction (with the characteristics of HFpEF and HFmrEF). Mechanistically, KO-HF females displayed significant estrogen axis disruption (plasma estradiol and the expression of ERα, ERβ, ESRRA, and PELP1 expression). OVX in WT females validated the importance of estrogen for HFpEF resistance. Transcriptomic profiling identified convergent targets across cardiac (ITGAD, ITGAM, FGA, and FGB) and hepatic tissues (APOA1 and APOB), revealing miR-30a-5p's orchestration of extracellular matrix remodeling (via ITGAD/ITGAM mechanotransduction),fibrinogen-mediated microvascular homeostasis, and APOB-driven metabolic dysregulation. Notably, OE intervention failed to mitigate OVX-induced cardiac/hepatic pathology, implicating estrogen-dependent miR-30a-5p functionality.

conclusionsThese findings establish miR-30a-5p as a crucial sex-specific regulator of HF (mainly HFpEF), operating through estrogen signaling to balance cardiac compliance and metabolic adaptation.

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EstradiolEstrogensHeart FailureMicroRNAsStroke VolumeVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular Function, LeftAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleFibrosisGene Expression RegulationMaleMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyocardiumEstradiolEstrogensMicroRNAsMIRN30a microRNA, mouseEstrogenHeart failureHeart failure with preserved ejection fractionmiR-30a-5pSexual dimorphism

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PMCPMC12857088

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