Nasrin Motazedian, Negar Azarpira, Kimia Falamarzi, Seyed Mohsen Dehghani, Maryam Ataollahi, Elaheh Esfandiari, Mahintaj Dara, Razieh Toobafard, Mehrab Sayadi, Seyed Ali Shekarforoush, Seyed Hossein Owji, Seyed Ali Malekhosseini
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Abstract
Biliary atresia (BA) is the primary cause of neonatal jaundice with various pathological mechanisms. Many BA patients may experience progressive liver dysfunction and eventually need a liver transplant. Therefore, identifying potential non-invasive biomarkers for BA is crucial. miR-122, the most abundant microRNA in the liver, plays significant roles in different liver diseases. This study aimed to assess miR-122 levels in BA patients. Eighteen patients with biliary atresia were selected at random from the Shiraz Pediatric Liver Cirrhosis Cohort Study (SPLCCS), along with 18 healthy controls. Blood samples were collected, and biochemical parameters (such as liver function tests) were measured. Quantitative reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) was conducted on serum samples from both the case and control groups to analyze miR-122 levels. The study results indicated that serum miR-122 expression in BA patients was elevated compared to the control group, although it did not reach statistical significance. Additionally, no correlation was found between miR-122 expression and serum levels of liver enzymes or other laboratory findings in BA cases. miR-122 could be a potential target for diagnosing BA; however, further research with a larger population is necessary to determine if miR-122 could serve as a useful biomarker for diagnosing BA.
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“Molecular Biology Research Communications” (MBRC) is an international journal of Molecular Biology. It is published quarterly by Shiraz University (Iran). The MBRC is a fully peer-reviewed journal. The journal welcomes submission of Original articles, Short communications, Invited review articles, and Letters to the Editor which meets the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence in all fields of “Molecular Biology”.