miR-144 affects the immune response and activation of inflammatory responses in Cynoglossus semilaevis by regulating the expression of CsMAPK6.
Fish Shellfish Immunol
; 149: 109578, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
MicroRNAs are increasingly recognized for their pivotal role in the immune system, yet the specific regulatory functions of fish-derived microRNAs remain largely unexplored. In this research, we discovered a novel miRNA, Cse-miR-144, in the Chinese tongue sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis), characterized by a 73-base pair precursor and a 21-nucleotide mature sequence. Our findings revealed that the expression of Cse-miR-144 was notably inhibited by various Vibrio species. Utilizing bioinformatics and dual-luciferase assay techniques, we established that the pro-inflammatory cytokine gene CsMAPK6 is a direct target of Cse-miR-144. Subsequent in vitro and in vivo western blotting analyses confirmed that Cse-miR-144 can effectively reduce the protein levels of CsMAPK6 post-transcriptionally. Moreover, CsMAPK6 is known to be involved in the activation of the Nuclear Factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB). Additional investigations using qPCR and ELISA demonstrated that suppression of Cse-miR-144 leads to an upsurge in the liver mRNA levels of various immune genes (including MYD88, TRAF6, NF-κB, TRAF2, TRAF3, and TNF), alongside a marked increase in the production and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1ß, IL-6, and IL-8) in the bloodstream of C. semilaevis. These findings collectively underscore the potential of Cse-miR-144 as a key inhibitor of CsMAPK and its crucial role in modulating the immune and inflammatory responses in teleost fish. Compared to the siRNA, miRNA is a better tool in controlling the expression of target gene with a lower cost.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vibrio
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Vibriosis
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Peces Planos
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Regulación de la Expresión Génica
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Proteínas de Peces
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MicroARNs
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Enfermedades de los Peces
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Inmunidad Innata
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Fish Shellfish Immunol
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
China