Project description:To investigated dysregulated miRNAs in human MDS patients, we performed miRNA-sequencing (miRNA-seq) of serum EVs from 38 MDS patients and 8 healthy subjects. The miRNA profile in EVs from MDS patients was distinctly clustered from that in healthy individuals. In addition, the miRNAs significantly upregulated in the MDS group target pathways linked to cell survival, proliferation, and MSC differentiation, indicating that they have remarkably similar properties to miRNAs in murine EVs from MDS cells. These results suggest that miRNAs play an essential role in the MSC impairment observed in MDS.
Project description:To identify the mechanism by which miRNAs in EVs derived from MDS cells suppressed the osteolineage differentiation of MSCs and disrupted normal hematopoiesis, we comprehensively explored the miRNAs encapsulated in EVs by miRNA-array. Consistent with the heterogeneous nature of MDS, the hypoplastic Abcg2-MDS/AML model and the hyperplastic NHD13Tg model share few elevated miRNAs. However, it is noteworthy that the pathways targeted by each upregulated miRNA are mutually shared, such as the pathways associated with MSC differentiation and survival, including axon guidance and MAPK signaling. These results suggest that miRNAs play an essential role in the MSC impairment observed in MDS.
Project description:This study investigates the impact of hydatid antigens on the miRNA expression profiles within extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). By stimulating MSCs with echinococcus granulosus protoscoleces (ESPs), hydatid cyst fluid (HCF), and particles from the laminated layer (pLL), we aim to uncover the changes in miRNA expression and their potential roles in modulating immune responses and osteogenic differentiation. Through high-throughput sequencing, differential expression analysis, and subsequent bioinformatics analyses, we identify key miRNAs and their target genes involved in these processes. Our findings provide insights into the complex interplay between parasitic infections and host cell responses, highlighting the therapeutic potential of MSC-derived EVs in treating hydatid disease.
Project description:Purpose: The goal of this study was to determine the microRNA (miRNA) content of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from murine mesenchymal stem cells (mMSC), and evaluate reproducibility among distinct EV productions. We also aimed at assessing the effect of freeze-drying on EV miRNA content, by performing sequencing on freeze-dried EVs and calculating statistical difference between unmodified and freeze-dried EVs. Methods: mMSC-derived EVs were obtained from mMSC in culture in reduced serum medium Opti-MEM by differential centrifugation, with a final step at 100,000 g for 110 min at 4°C. EV pellets (freeze-dried (n=3) or not (n=2)) were resuspended in Qiazol lysis buffer and RNA was extracted following RNeasy Micro kit. cDNA libraries for sequencing were prepared using the TruSeq Small RNA Sample Preparation Kit. Amplified cDNA constructs were purified on 6 % PAGE gel and DNA molecules corresponding to 15–50 nucleotide transcripts were excised, eluted from gel, and concentrated. Image analyses and base calling were performed using the HiSeq Control Software and Real-Time Analysis component (Illumina). Before statistical analysis, genes with less than 15 reads (cumulating all the analysed samples) were filtered out. Differentially expressed miRNA were identified using three Bioconductor packages: edgeR, DESeq and DESeq2. Results: Considering miRNAs detected with at least 5 counts (in terms of normalised counts), 339 miRNAs were identified and miRNA content was highly conserved among the two batches tested, with 237 miRNAs out of the 339 present in both batches (70%). Statistical analysis did not evidence statistical difference between unmodified EVs (n=2) and freeze-dried EVs (n=3) (DESeq2, p<0.05). No statistical difference was found using other Bioconductor packages DESeq and edgeR. These results indicated conservation of miRNA content following freeze-drying. Conclusion: mMSC-EV miRNA content was comparable between the two EV productions analysed, indicating reproducibility. Some of the miRNAs identified were consistent with previously published results on MSC-derived EVs. Freeze-drying conserved miRNA content.
Project description:The goal of this study is to identify unique miRNA profiles of EVs from MCF7 and MCF10A cells that distinguish their cellular origin. 654 human mature miRNAs were analyzed in NanoString assays to identify miRNA with high abundance in MCF7 EVs and the greatest fold change for MCF7 EVs relative to MCF10A EVs.
Project description:Background & aims: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) encapsulated in EVs are potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. However, discrepancies on miRNA patterns and their validation are still frequent due to differences in sample origin, EVs isolation, miRNA extraction and sequencing methods. Selecting appropriate EVs isolation methods is therefore a critical step for miRNA-based biomarker discovery. The aim of the present study is to find the most suitable EVs isolation method for miRNAs sequencing adequate for clinical application. Material & Methods EVs were isolated by Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), iodixanol gradients (GRAD) and the combination of both (SEC+GRAD), using the same plasma sample, in triplicate isolation assays. Isolated EVs were characterized and RNA was extracted. Three different protocols for miRNA library preparation were compared (NEBNext, NEXTFlex and SMARTer smRNA-seq) and miRNAs encapsulated on EVs were sequenced using NextSeq 500 system (Illumina). Finally, the yield, abundance and diversity of miRNAs using the three different EVs isolation protocols were analyzed and compared between them. Results The majority of lipoproteins, total cholesterol and plasma proteins were removed from the EVs-containing fractions by using SEC, GRAD, and SEC+GRAD. SEC method recovered a larger amount of EVs followed by GRAD and SEC+GRAD, while GRAD and SEC+GRAD yielded the purest vesicles. NEBNext was the library preparation kit that showed the highest reproducibility among replicas, higher number of reads corresponding to miRNAs and more different miRNAs, followed by NEXTFlex and SMARTer smRNA-seq. GRAD method showed the highest reproducibility among replicas, a higher number of reads corresponding to miRNAs and more different miRNAs, followed by SEC and SEC+GRAD methods. Conclusions These results render the GRAD method to isolate EVs as one of the most appropriate to detect miRNAs from Evs.
Project description:EVs derived from HPCs could affect the progression of S. japonicum-induced fibrosis. Considering the EVs’ cargo, small RNAs account for a large proportion of cargoes in EVs, and act as one of the critical post-transcriptional regulators in cell-to-cell communication. Among them, miRNAs are the most studied and their regulatory roles in host–pathogen interactions are increasingly clear. HPCs are a kind of stem cells with potentially bidirectional differentiation ability and interact with hepatic stellate cells during liver injury. The activation of HPCs play an important role during S. japonicum-induced liver fibrosis. We used microarrays to detail the gene expression of SEA-EVs and CON-EVs derived from HPC cell line, LE/6.
Project description:Phenotypic changes induced by extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been implicated in the recovery of acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). miRNAs are potential candidates for cell reprogramming towards a pro-regenerative phenotype. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether miRNA de-regulation inhibits the regenerative potential of MSCs and derived-EVs in a model of glycerol-induced AKI in SCID mice. For this purpose, we generated MSCs depleted of Drosha, a critical enzyme of miRNA maturation, to alter miRNA expression within MSCs and EVs. Drosha knock-down MSCs (MSC-Dsh) maintained the phenotype and differentiation capacity. They produced EVs that did not differ from those of wild type cells in quantity, surface molecule expression and internalization within renal tubular epithelial cells. However, EVs derived from MSC-Dsh (EV-Dsh) showed global down-regulation of miRNAs. Whereas, wild type MSCs and derived EVs were able to induce morphological and functional recovery in AKI, MSC-Dsh and EV-Dsh were ineffective. RNA sequencing analysis showed that genes deregulated in the kidney of AKI mice were restored by treatment with MSCs and EVs but not by MSC-Dsh and EV-Dsh. Gene Ontology analysis showed that down-regulated genes in AKI were associated with fatty acid metabolism. The up-regulated genes in AKI were involved in inflammation, ECM-receptor interaction and cell adhesion molecules. These alterations were reverted by treatment with wild type MSCs and EVs, but not by the Drosha counterparts. In conclusion, miRNA depletion in MSCs and EVs significantly reduced their intrinsic regenerative potential in AKI, suggesting a critical role of miRNAs. RNA-seq