Role of microRNA-146a in regulation of fibrosis in orbital fibroblasts from patients with Graves' orbitopathy
- Authors
- Jang, Sun Young; Park, Seong Jun; Chae, Min Kyung; Lee, Joon H.; Lee, Eun Jig; Yoon, Jin Sook
- Issue Date
- Mar-2018
- Publisher
- BMJ Publishing Group
- Keywords
- experimental laboratory
- Citation
- British Journal of Ophthalmology, v.102, no.3, pp 407 - 414
- Pages
- 8
- Journal Title
- British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Volume
- 102
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 407
- End Page
- 414
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/6167
- DOI
- 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2017-310723
- ISSN
- 0007-1161
1468-2079
- Abstract
- Aim To examine the role of microRNA-146a (miR-146a) in the regulation of fibrosis in an in vitro model of Graves' orbitopathy (GO). Methods Orbital fat/connective tissues were harvested from patients with GO and non-GO for primary orbital fibroblast cultures. The effects of transforming growth factor- (TGF-), a potent cytokine that promotes fibrosis, on miR-146a expression were analysed in GO and non-GO orbital fibroblasts using quantitative real-time PCR. The effects of overexpressed miR-146a on TGF--induced fibrotic markers were examined in GO orbital fibroblasts by western blot analysis. Expression ofSma and Mad related family (Smad) 4/tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) after transfection of miR-146a mimics or inhibitors were examined. Results TGF- induced an increase in miR-146a expression in orbital fibroblasts from patients with GO in a time-dependent and concentration-dependent manner. miR-146a mimics further decreased the production of TGF--induced fibronectin, collagen I and -smooth muscle actin protein. The Smad4 and TRAF6 protein levels were significantly decreased by miR-146a mimics, compared with control mimics, and significantly increased on inhibition of miR-146a production compared with a control. Conclusions miR-146a plays a role as a negative regulator in the production of TGF--induced fibrotic markers. Thus, miR-146a may be involved in the regulation of fibrosis in orbital fibroblasts from patients with GO.
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