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ArticleInternational ophthalmology2026

Study of circulating MiRNA expression in myopic patients.

Edita Kunceviciene, Rasa Liutkeviciene, Brigita Budiene, Alina Smalinskiene, Violeta Belickiene, Ingrida Grabauskyte, Alvita Vilkeviciute, Laimutis Kucinskas

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Edita KuncevicieneInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu Street 4, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania. edita.kunceviciene@lsmu.lt.
Rasa LiutkevicieneLaboratory of Ophthalmology, Institute of Neuroscience, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu Street 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Brigita BudieneDepartment of Ophthalmology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu 2, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Alina SmalinskieneInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu Street 4, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Violeta BelickieneLaboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu 4, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Ingrida GrabauskyteDepartment of Physics, Mathematics and Biophysics, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu 4, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Alvita VilkeviciuteInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu Street 4, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Laimutis KucinskasInstitute of Biology Systems and Genetic Research, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Eiveniu Street 4, 50161, Kaunas, Lithuania.

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Lietuvos Mokslo Taryba P-SV-22-192
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Abstract

This study examines five circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) (miR-29a, let-7i, miR-204, miR-142, and miR-328) potentially relevant to the diagnostic and/or prognostic significance of myopia. miRNA expression was analyzed using StepOnePlus™ RT-PCR. miRNA expression was evaluated in whole blood samples collected and stored using Tempus™ Blood RNA Tubes. The expression of five miRNAs was analyzed in 88 participants: 45 in the myopia group and 43 in the control (emmetropic) group. Heatmap analysis revealed differences in the expression patterns of miR-29a, let-7i, miR-204, and miR-142 when comparing individuals with myopia and controls. The intensity of miR-328 expression was similar between the myopia and control groups. A significant correlation was observed between miR-204 ΔCt and spherical equivalent. However, comparison of median values between different degrees of myopia and the control group did not reveal significant differences. The simultaneous evaluation of multiple circulating miRNAs may help to better understand biological processes associated with myopia.

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Circulating MicroRNAGene Expression RegulationMicroRNAsMyopiaAdultBiomarkersFemaleHumansMaleReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionYoung AdultBiomarkersCirculating MicroRNAMicroRNAslet-7imiR-142miR-204miR-29amiR-328Myopia

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