MiR-331-3p facilitates osteoporosis and may promote osteoporotic fractures by modulating NRP2 expression
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis (OP) is a high-incidence bone disease that is prone to osteoporotic fractures (OF), so it has attracted widespread attention. AIM: This study investigated the specific expression and role of miR-331 in patients with OP and OF. The findings have profound implications for the clinical prevention and treatment of these conditions. METHODS: The study included 60 OP patients, 46 OF patients, and 40 healthy controls. The expression level of miR-331-3p was detected using RT-qPCR. BMP2 was used to stimulate differentiation in MC3T3-E1 cells. After induction, the expression activity of osteogenic differentiation-related gene markers was detected using RT-qPCR. The target gene analysis was conducted using a luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS: The levels of miR-331-3p were significantly elevated, while NRP2 levels were significantly reduced in OF patients. Post-surgery, miR-331-3p levels decreased over time. MiR-331-3p was found to negatively regulate the luciferase activity of NPR2 in MC3T3-E1 cells. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-331-3p inhibited cell proliferation and decreased the levels of osteoblast differentiation markers. CONCLUSION: The up-regulation of miR-331-3p can promote OP and might also encourage the occurrence of OF by regulating NRP2. However, this needs further verification.
Authors: Cikedaoerji Na, Denggaowa Ao, Hongtao Chen
Language: English
Topic: Bone Metabolism and Diseases
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,890
OpenAlex ID: W4401666677