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ArticleFrontiers in cellular neuroscience2026

NRG1β-overexpressing mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes alleviate oxygen-glucose deprivation-mediated neuronal injury via the miR-296-3p/MAOA axis.

Kuihua Wang, Haizhen Xu, Xiaohui Ji, Shengjie Zhu, YanJun Lin, Hua Chen, Xiangping Chen, Xuyang Jiang, He Zhou, Jianxin Ye and 1 more

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Kuihua Wang *Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Haizhen Xu *Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Xiaohui Ji900th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Shengjie Zhu900th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
YanJun Lin900th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Hua ChenFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Xiangping ChenFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Xuyang Jiang900th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
He ZhouFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Jianxin YeFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Xiaoping CuiFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.

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Abstract

Background: Cerebral ischemic injury is a severe neurological disorder necessitating effective therapeutic strategies. Neuregulin-1β (NRG1β) and microRNAs are critical for neuroprotection, but the mechanisms by which NRG1β regulates microRNAs in neuronal injury are not fully understood. Methods: We characterized mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) through their phenotypic markers and multilineage differentiation potential, confirming NRG1β overexpression in engineered MSCs. Transmission electron microscopy and nanoparticle tracking analysis were used to isolate and characterize exosomes. Results: Mesenchymal stem cells/NRG1β-exosomes significantly enhanced HT-22 neuronal survival while reducing apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS). The treatment reduced oxidative stress by lowering malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and boosting superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. It also inhibited inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6. Studies conducted Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that exosomes derived from NRG1β-overexpressing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) exert neuroprotective effects against ischemic injury by upregulating miR-296-3p. This microRNA targets MAOA, leading to a reduction in apoptosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation. These results highlight the therapeutic potential of MSC/NRG1β-exosomes and the miR-296-3p/MAOA signaling axis in the treatment of ischemic brain injury.

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