MiR-145-5p has been implicated in the development and progression of various disorders, and it is primarily recognized as a tumor suppressor in numerous cancers types. Its expression has
been reported to decrease in the granulosa cells of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to investigate whether miR-145-5p plays a role in granulosa cell
proliferation and to shed light on the underlying pathological mechanisms of follicular development in patients with PCOS. Follicular fluid samples were collected from patients with PCOS and
healthy individuals. The Cell Counting Kit-8 and bromodeoxyuridine assays were performed to assess KGN cell proliferation. The expression of miR-145-5p was significantly decreased in PCOS
granulosa cells than in control cells, whereas the expression of
SET
was increased. Furthermore, miR-145-5p suppressed the proliferation of KGN cells.
SET
was identified as a direct target of miR-145-5p. Additionally,
SET
promoted the proliferation of KGN cells, and knockdown of
SET
counteracted the effect of
the miR-145-5p inhibitor. Therefore, miR-145-5p regulates granulosa cell proliferation by targeting the
SET
in KGN cells; this process may be a potential pathological
pathway that contributes to follicular developmental disorders in PCOS.