Functional Mechanism and Clinical Implications of lncRNA LINC-PINT in Delayed Fracture HealinglncRNA LINC-PINT in Delayed Fracture Healing

Autor: Xiaoyu Ma, Xin Qian, Rong Ren, Yuzhou Chen, Hongyun Zhang, Ruirui Hao, Xinwei Pu, Yongliang Wang, Zhonglin Lu, Chao Tang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Investigative Surgery, Vol 37, Iss 1 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 08941939
1521-0553
0894-1939
DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2024.2421826
Popis: Background Fracture healing can be impeded or even compromised by various factors, resulting in a growing number of patients suffering. The lncRNA LINC-PINT has garnered attention for its latent role in enhancing fracture healing, but its specific functions in this process remain unclear.Objectives The primary objective of this study is to investigate the clinical relevance and underlying molecular mechanisms of LINC-PINT in delayed fracture healing (DFH), while also assessing its potential as an early diagnostic biomarker.Materials and methods The expression levels of LINC-PINT were measured in the serum of DFH patients and those with normal fracture healing using RT-qPCR. In MC3T3-E1 cells, the study investigated the influence on the expression of differentiation-related protein, cell viability, and apoptosis through the modulation of LINC-PINT and miR-324-3p. To elucidate the targeting relationship between LINC-PINT, miR-324-3p, and BMP2, a dual-luciferase reporter assay was employed.Results The findings revealed a significant downregulation of LINC-PINT expression in DFH patients. LINC-PINT showed high sensitivity and specificity as a diagnostic marker for DFH. In MC3T3-E1 cells, LINC-PINT overexpression markedly enhanced the expression levels of ALP, OCN, Runx2, and OPN, improved cell viability, and inhibited apoptosis. LINC-PINT negatively regulated miR-324-3p, and the effects of LINC-PINT were counteracted by miR-324-3p. LINC-PINT was found to regulate BMP2 by targeting miR-324-3p.Conclusion LINC-PINT could serve as an early diagnostic biomarker for DFH and slow the progression of DFH by modulating BMP2 through the targeted regulation of miR-324-3p. This research presents new molecular targets for the diagnosis and treatment of DFH.
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