Characterization of circRNA-Associated-ceRNA Networks in a Senescence-Accelerated Mouse Prone 8 Brain

Zhang, Shuai; Zhu, Dina; Li, Hong; Li, Hejian; Cheng, Feng; Zhang, Wensheng

doi:10.1016/j.ymthe.2017.06.009

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“…Finally, potential BMP9 signaling pathways were identified using KOBAS (2.0) software [57,58], which was used to calculate transcriptome enrichment for mRNA, lncRNA, circRNA, and miRNA. BMP9-related KEGG pathways were identified as described[59,60,61].…”

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Bone morphogenetic protein 9 induces osteogenic differentiation of germ cell 1 spermatogonial cells

Zhang

Xu²,

Chen³

et al. 2019

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30Germ cell 1 spermatogonial (GC-1spg) cells are multipotent progenitor cells. We 31 previously confirmed that bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) 9 is among the most 32 osteogenic BMPs. However, whether GC-1spg cells are driven toward osteogenic 33 differentiation under proper stimuli is uncertain. Additionally, the molecular 34 mechanism of BMP9 remains unclear. In the present study, we aimed to determine 35 whether BMP9 can induce osteogenic differentiation of GC-1spg cells. Recombinant 36 adenoviruses were generated by the AdEasy system to regulate the BMP9 expression in 37 GC-1spg cells. We identified osteogenic markers by real-time PCR and staining 38 techniques in vitro. Ectopic ossification assays and histological analysis were also 39 performed to verify the in vivo activity of BMP9. Finally, potential signaling pathways 40 of BMP9 were assessed by transcriptome sequencing and KEGG enrichment analysis. 41Using recombinant adenoviruses, we demonstrate that BMP9 upregulates osteogenic 42 markers including Runx2, osteocalcin, osteopontin, and Sox9. BMP9 also activates 43 alkaline phosphatase activity and calcium deposition in GC-1spg cells. In vivo results 44show that BMP9 overexpression in GC-1spg cells promotes ectopic bone formation and 45 chondrogenesis. In addition, RNA-sequencing and KEGG pathway analysis 3 46 demonstrate that several signaling pathways are involved in BMP9-mediated 47 osteogenesis. GC-1spg cells not only maintain spermatogenesis but also retain the 48 ability to form bone tissue. Therefore, BMP9 activity in GC-1spg cells may help 49 identify signaling pathways implicated in bone formation and could be of use in 50 regenerative medicine. 51 Keywords: Bone morphogenetic protein 9, RNA-seq, KEGG pathway analysis, 52 recombinant adenovirus, chondrogenesis 53 Introduction 54 Germ cell 1 spermatogonial (GC-1spg) cells are mouse spermatogonia that are 55 immortalized by the SV40 large T antigen [1]. These cells can differentiate into diverse cell 56 types or undergo self-renewal, depending on different factors [2,3,4]. GC-1spg cells are 57 largely involved in spermatogenesis and have mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) differentiation 58 potential [5,6,7,8]. In other words, GC-1spg cells can differentiate into different cell types, 59including those of the osteogenic, chondrogenic, or adipogenic lineages [9,10,11,12]. 60However, several molecular events [13,14] and factors are involved in osteogenic 61 differentiation of MSCs. Importantly, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are essential for 62 this process [15,16,17]. 63 BMPs, members of the TGF-β superfamily, are required for bone formation, stem cell 64 differentiation, and male reproduction [15,16,18,19,20]. Thus far, more than 15 different 65 BMPs have been identified. Our previous work showed that BMP9 is the most osteogenic 66 BMP [21,22,23,24]. BMP9, also known as growth differentiation factor 2 (GDF-2)[25], was 67 originally isolated from the fetal mouse liver [25,26]. Bone formation involves BMP9 acting 68 through the Notch signaling ...

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Bone morphogenetic protein 9 induces osteogenic differentiation of germ cell 1 spermatogonial cells

Zhang

Xu²,

Chen³

et al. 2019

Preprint

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“…CircRNAs may function as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs), thus inducing the release of genes that are targeted by specific miRNAs [19]. In this study, we hypothesized that circPVT1 regulated NSCLC proliferation, invasion and metastasis through sponging miR-125b and activating E2F2 signaling pathway.…”

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Circular RNA circPVT1 Promotes Proliferation and Invasion Through Sponging miR-125b and Activating E2F2 Signaling in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Zhang

Jiang

et al. 2018

Cell Physiol Biochem

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Background/Aims: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are key regulators in the development and progression of human cancers, however its role in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumorigenesis is not well understood. The aim of this study is to identify the expression level of circPVT1 in NSCLC and further investigated its functional relevance with NSCLC progression both in vitro and in vivo. Methods: Quantative real-time PCR was used for the measurement of circPVT1 in NSCLC specimens and cell lines. Fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis (FISH) assay was used for the identification of sublocation of circPVT1 in NSCLC cells. Bioinformatics analysis, luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) were performed to verify the binding of c-Fos at circPVT1 promoter region, and the direct interaction between circPVT1 and miR-125b. Gain- or loss-function assays were performed to evaluate the effects of circPVT1 on cell proliferation and invasion. Western blot and immunohistochemistry assays were performed to detect the protein levels involved in E2F2 pathway. Results: We found that circPVT1 was upregulated in NSCLC specimens and cells. The transcription factor c-Fos binded to the promoter region of circPVT1, resulting in the overexpression of circPVT1 in NSCLC. Knockdown of circPVT1 suppressed NSCLC cell proliferation, migration and invasion, and increased apoptosis. In addition, circPVT1 mediated NSCLC progression via the regulation of E2F2 signaling pathway. More importantly, circPVT1 was predominantly abundant in the cytoplasm of NSCLC cells, and circPVT1 could serve as a competing endogenous RNA to regulate E2F2 expression and tumorigenesis in a miR-125b-dependent manner, which is further verified by using an in vivo xenograft model. Conclusion: circPVT1 promotes NSCLC cell growth and invasion, and may serve as a promising therapeutic target for NSCLC patients. Therefore, silence of circPVT1 could be a future direction to develop a novel treatment strategy.

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“…The relationships between circRNAs and the brain, liver and heart have been recognized. Recently, the role of circRNAs in cancer was also highlighted.…”

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Comprehensive circRNA expression profile and construction of circRNA‐associated ceRNA network in fur skin

Zhu

Liu

et al. 2018

Experimental Dermatology

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Circular RNA (circRNA), a class of non-coding RNAs, is a new group of RNAs that are related to tumorigenesis. The role of circRNAs in various diseases has been already highlighted. However, the expression levels and functions of circRNAs related to the melanocytes in the skin are poorly understood. RNA sequence was performed to analyse the expression profiles of circRNAs in black fur skin and white fur skin during different differentiation stages and investigate the relevant metabolism mechanisms. Differentially expressed circRNAs were detected using empirical Bayes sequencing (EBSeq) and then verified through the quantitative real-time PCR method. The EQSeq analysis of circRNAs identified 11 downregulated and 32 upregulated circRNAs in the embryo of black fur skin and white fur skin, as well as 21 downregulated and 17 upregulated circRNA in the postnatal stage. A circRNA-microRNA (miRNA)-messenger RNA (mRNA) network was established to predict the circRNA targets. Gene ontology (GO) analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis were applied to enrich the mRNA data further. Results showed that the specific mRNAs mainly involved in the transcription-related GOs, especially GO:0042802, GO:0005080 and GO:0032403, demonstrate their specific actions in transcriptional regulation. In the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network, the most enriched GO terms of the mRNAs were pigmentation, protein autophosphorylation and protein complex. Therefore, the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA pathway may reveal novel mechanisms for pigmentation, and circRNAs may serve as candidates in pigmentation.

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Characterization of circRNA-Associated-ceRNA Networks in a Senescence-Accelerated Mouse Prone 8 Brain

Cited by 114 publications

References 46 publications

Bone morphogenetic protein 9 induces osteogenic differentiation of germ cell 1 spermatogonial cells

Bone morphogenetic protein 9 induces osteogenic differentiation of germ cell 1 spermatogonial cells

Circular RNA circPVT1 Promotes Proliferation and Invasion Through Sponging miR-125b and Activating E2F2 Signaling in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Comprehensive circRNA expression profile and construction of circRNA‐associated ceRNA network in fur skin

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