Differentially Expressed MicroRNAs Associated with Vein Graft Restenosis in Rats

Autor: Shuwei Wan, Hui Cao, Yubo Zhao, Yaming Guo, Chuang Li, Nan Li, Can Cao, Zhaohui Hua, Zhen Li
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Vol 5, Iss 1, p 45 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2009-8782
2009-8618
DOI: 10.15212/CVIA.2019.0584
Popis: Objective: Intimal hyperplasia is the main cause of restenosis of vein grafts after venous transplantation. MicroRNAs are considered to play a role in vein graft restenosis; however, the expression profile of microRNAs in neointima has not been reported in detail. We wanted to investigate the differentially expressed microRNAs in the restenosis of vein grafts in rats. Methods: We established a rat model for vein transplantation to explore the pathogenic roles of microRNAs during intimal hyperplasia. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was used to confirm intimal hyperplasia in the vein grafts. Changes in microRNA expression in the vein grafts were detected 3 and 14 days after surgery by sequencing, reverse transcription–quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and bioinformatics analyses for functional annotation. Results: We detected 711 newly predicted microRNAs among all the comparisons. Among these comparisons, 437 differentially expressed microRNAs were detected in the postoperative day 3 group versus the control group, 265 were detected in the postoperative day 14 group versus the control group, and 158 were detected in the postoperative day 14 group versus the postoperative day 3 group. Pathway analysis revealed significant enrichment of target genes that mediate Wnt, mitogen-activated protein kinase, vascular smooth muscle contraction, and regulation of actin cytoskeleton signaling. Conclusion: Our results provide insight into the pathogenesis of restenosis and will help develop novel targets in the prevention and treatment of vein graft restenosis.
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