MicroRNA-92a-3p Regulates Aggrecanase-1 and Aggrecanase-2 Expression in Chondrogenesis and IL-1β-Induced Catabolism in Human Articular Chondrocytes
MicroRNA-92a-3p Regulates Aggrecanase-1 and Aggrecanase-2 Expression in Chondrogenesis and IL-1β-Induced Catabolism in Human Articular Chondrocytes
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MicroRNA-92a-3p 调节软骨形成中聚集蛋白聚糖酶 1 和聚集蛋白聚糖酶 2 的表达以及人关节软骨细胞中 IL-1 β 诱导的分解代谢
DOI:
10.1159/000484579
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发表时间:
2017-01-01
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Kang, Yan
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作者:
Mao, Guping;Wu, Peihui;Kang, Yan
Background/Aims: Aggrecanase-1 (ADAMTS-4) and aggrecanase-2 (ADAMTS-5) are secreted enzymes belonging to the ADAMTS (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs) family that play significant roles in the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Here, we aimed to determine whether the expression of ADAMTS-4/5 in chondrogenesis and inflammation is regulated by microRNA-92a-3p (miR-92a-3p). Methods: MiR-92a-3p and ADAMTS-4/5 expressions were determined by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). To investigate the repressive effect of miR-92a-3p on ADAMTS-4/5 expression, chondrogenic human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and human chondrocytes were transfected with mature miR-92a-3p or an antisense inhibitor (anti-miR-92a-3p), respectively. ADAMTS-4/5 protein production was quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and miR-92a-3p involvement in IL-1 beta-mediated catabolic effects was examined by immunoblotting. The roles of activated MAP kinases (MAPK) and nuclear factor (NF)-kappa B were evaluated by using specific inhibitors. Interaction between miR-92a-3p and its putative binding site in the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of ADAMTS-4/5 mRNA was confirmed by luciferase reporter assay. Results: miR-92a-3p expression was elevated in chondrogenic hMSCs, with significantly lower expression in OA cartilage than in normal cartilage. Stimulation with IL-1 beta significantly reduced miR-92a-3p expression in primary human chondrocytes (PHCs). Transfection of chondrocytes with miR-92a-3p downregulated IL-1 beta-induced ADAMTS-4/5 expression, and the activity of a reporter construct containing the 3'-UTR of human ADAMTS-4/5 mRNA. MiR-92a-3p expression was suppressed upon IL-1 beta-induced activation of MAPK and NF-kappa B in chondrocytes. Conclusion: MiR-92a-3p is an important regulator of ADAMTS-4/5 in human chondrocytes and may contribute to the development of OA. (c) 2017 The Author(s) Published by S. Karger AG, Basel