MicroRNA expression profiling in tears and blood as predictive biomarkers for anti-VEGF treatment response in wet age-related macular degeneration.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
; 262(9): 2875-2884, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study aimed to investigate the potential of microRNAs (miRNAs) in tears, blood, and aqueous humor as biomarkers for predicting treatment response in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients undergoing anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy.METHODS:
In a single-center prospective cohort study, treatment-naïve wet AMD patients and age-matched controls were enrolled. Clinical data and miRNA levels (miR-199a-3p, miR-365-3p, miR-200b-3p, miR-195-5p, miR-335-5p, and miR-185-5p) in tears, blood, and aqueous humor were collected. Treatment response was categorized into responders and non-responders based on visual acuity and central subfield thickness. MiRNA levels were quantified using reverse-transcription PCR. Statistical analyses were performed, including ROC analysis, to evaluate predictive accuracy.RESULTS:
Dysregulated miRNA profiles were observed in wet AMD tears and blood compared to controls. Specifically, miR-199a-3p, miR-195-5p, and miR-185-5p were upregulated, while miR-200b-3p was downregulated in tears. All six miRNAs were elevated in wet AMD blood samples. Notably, responders showed higher tear expression of miR-195-5p and miR-185-5p. Combining these miRNAs yielded the highest predictive power (AUC = 0.878, p = 0.006) for anti-VEGF responders.CONCLUSIONS:
Dysregulated miRNA profiles in tears and blood suggest their potential as biomarkers for wet AMD. MiR-195-5p and miR-185-5p in tears demonstrate predictive value for anti-VEGF treatment responders. This study underscores the non-invasive prediction potential of miRNA tear analysis in wet AMD treatment responses.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Humor Acuoso
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Lágrimas
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Biomarcadores
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Inhibidores de la Angiogénesis
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Perfilación de la Expresión Génica
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MicroARNs
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Factor A de Crecimiento Endotelial Vascular
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Degeneración Macular Húmeda
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Inyecciones Intravítreas
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán