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ArticleInternational journal of rheumatic diseases2026

Association of Plasma miRNA-7-5p and miRNA-214-5p With Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease.

Irem Sahinoğlu, Umit Karakas, Sadettin Uslu, Deniz Kizilirmak, Emre Ali Acar, Filiz Cemre Tasgöz, Mevlüt Kacar, Seref Sülükcü, Merve Türkegün Sengül, Mehmet Emin Erdal and 1 more

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Irem SahinoğluDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4871-6035
Umit KarakasDepartment of Pharmacy Services, Health Services Vocational School, Bayburt University, Bayburt, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9321-5876
Sadettin UsluDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6266-2454
Deniz KizilirmakDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9445-1598
Emre Ali AcarDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0009-0419
Filiz Cemre TasgözDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4022-133X
Mevlüt KacarDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2709-414X
Seref SülükcüDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0290-466X
Merve Türkegün SengülDepartment of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4405-521X
Mehmet Emin ErdalDepartment of Medical Biology and Genetics, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6191-2930
Ozgül Soysal GündüzDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8149-9311

Funding

Manisa Celal Bayar University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit 2024-037
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveRheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is a major extra-articular complication contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as potential non-invasive biomarkers in autoimmune diseases. This study aimed to evaluate whether plasma miRNA-7-5p and miRNA-214-5p are associated with the presence of RA-ILD and with radiological and functional indicators of pulmonary involvement.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 58 RA patients (29 RA-ILD, 29 without ILD) and 30 matched healthy controls were included. RA-ILD was diagnosed by multidisciplinary assessment (HRCT and pulmonary function tests). Plasma miRNA levels were measured by qRT-PCR and analyzed using the 2^-ΔΔCT method. Diagnostic performance was evaluated by ROC analysis.

resultsPlasma miRNA-7-5p and miRNA-214-5p levels were significantly higher in RA patients compared with healthy controls (p < 0.05 for both). Among RA patients, both miRNAs were significantly lower in those with ILD (p < 0.05). miRNA-7-5p demonstrated promising discriminatory performance for identifying RA-ILD (AUC = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.760-0.947; p < 0.001), whereas miRNA-214-5p showed modest accuracy (AUC = 0.676, 95% CI: 0.539-0.794; p = 0.01). In multivariable analysis, ILD presence was independently associated with decreased levels of both miRNAs. Neither miRNA correlated significantly with DAS28-CRP, disease duration, nor with radiological or functional severity parameters.

conclusionCirculating miRNA-7-5p and miRNA-214-5p are associated with the presence of RA-ILD but do not reflect disease severity in this cohort. Larger prospective studies are required to validate their potential role as adjunctive biomarkers for RA-ILD detection and risk stratification.

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Arthritis, RheumatoidCirculating MicroRNALung Diseases, InterstitialMicroRNAsAdultAgedArea Under CurveBiomarkersCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGenetic MarkersHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsBiomarkersCirculating MicroRNAGenetic MarkersMicroRNAsMIRN214 microRNA, humanMIRN7-1 microRNA, humanbiomarkersinterstitial lung diseasemicroRNAsrheumatoid arthritis

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PMID42572845
PMCPMC13454854

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