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CARTILAGE
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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/19476035231207778
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bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs); chondrocytes differentiation; novel-miR-81; Rac2
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In this study, novel-miR-81 was found to promote the chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs by inhibiting the expression of Rac2. This provides potential therapeutic targets for BMSCs transplantation to repair cartilage defects.
Objective. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a key role in the differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into chondrocytes. Our previous study found that novel-miR-81 can relieve osteoarthritis, but its role in chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of novel-miR-81 in chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Methods. We used a model in which transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta 3-induced BMSCs differentiation into chondrocytes. We detected the expression Sox9, Collagen II, Aggrecan, novel-miR-81, and Rac2 by real-time reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Western blot was performed to detect the expression of Sox9, Collagen II, and Rac2. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay confirmed that the association between novel-miR-81 and Rac2. In addition, the ectopic chondrocyte differentiation of BMSCs was performed subcutaneously in nude mice. The effect of novel-miR-81 and Rac2 on ectopic chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs was determined by immunohistochemical staining. Results. Novel-miR-81 upregulated in chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Rac2 was a key target of novel-miR-81. Mimic novel-miR-81 and siRac2 upregulated the expression of Sox9, Collagen II, and Aggrecan. Conclusion. Novel-miR-81 promotes the chondrocytes differentiation of BMSCs by inhibiting the expression of target gene Rac2, which provides potential targets for BMSCs transplantation to repair cartilage defects.
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