Sonu Singh Ahirwar, Rehma Rizwan, Samdish Sethi, Zainab Shahid, Shivani Malviya, Rekha Khandia, Amit Agarwal, Ashwin Kotnis
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Published Database Predicting MicroRNA Binding in 3'UTR of mRNA in Diverse Species.","authors":"Sonu Singh Ahirwar, Rehma Rizwan, Samdish Sethi, Zainab Shahid, Shivani Malviya, Rekha Khandia, Amit Agarwal, Ashwin Kotnis","doi":"10.2174/0122115366261005231018070640","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366261005231018070640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Micro-RNAs are endogenous non-coding RNA moieties of 22-27 nucleotides that play a crucial role in the regulation of various biological processes and make them useful prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers. Discovery and experimental validation of miRNA is a laborious and time-consuming process. For early prediction, multiple bioinformatics databases are available for miRNA target prediction; however, their utility can confuse amateur researchers in selecting the most appropriate tools for their study.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This descriptive review aimed to analyse the usability of the existing database based on the following criteria: accessibility, efficiency, interpretability, updatability, and flexibility for miRNA target prediction of 3'UTR of mRNA in diverse species so that the researchers can utilize the database most appropriate to their research.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Google Scholar and Scopus databases up to November 2022. ≥10,000 articles found online, including ⁓130 miRNA tools, which contain various information on miRNA. Out of them, 31 databases that provide information on validated 3'UTR miRNAs target databases were included and analysed in this review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>These miRNA database tools are being used in varied areas of biological research to select the most suitable miRNA for their experimental validation. These databases, updated until the year 2021, consist of miRNA-related data from humans, animals, mice, plants, viruses etc. They contain 525-29806351 data entries, and information from most databases is freely available on the online platform.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Reviewed databases provide significant information, but not all information is accurate or up-to-date. Therefore, Diana-TarBase and miRWalk are the most comprehensive and up-to-date databases.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"2-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71486959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Glioblastoma Multiforme miRNA based Comprehensive Study to Validate Phytochemicals for Effective Treatment against Deadly Tumour through <i>In Silico</i> Evaluation.","authors":"Roji Begam Khan, Shikha Tiwari, Aryan Jarkharya, Archana Tiwari, Rashmi Chowdhary, Adesh Shrivastava","doi":"10.2174/0122115366302365240618122812","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366302365240618122812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a prevalent and deadly type of primary astrocytoma, constituting over 60% of adult brain tumors, and has a poor prognosis, with a high relapse rate within 7 months of diagnosis. Despite surgical, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy treatments, GBM remains challenging due to resistance. MicroRNA (miRNAs) control gene expression at transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels by targeting their messenger RNA (mRNA), and also contribute to the development of various neoplasms, including GBM.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present study focuses on exploring the miRNAs-based pathogenesis of GBM and evaluating most potential plant-based therapeutic agents with in silico analysis. Gene chips were retrieved from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, followed by the Robust- Rank- Aggereg algorithm to determine the Differentially Expressed miRNAs (DEMs). The predicted targets were intersected with the GBM-associated genes, and Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis of the overlapping genes was performed. At the same time, five phytochemicals were selected for the Connectivity map (CMap), and the most efficient ones were those that had undergone molecular docking analysis to obtain the potential therapeutic agents.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The hsa-miR-10b, hsa-miR-21, and hsa-miR-15b were obtained, and eight genes were found to be associated with glioma pathways; VSIG4, PROCR, PLAT, and ITGB2 were upregulated while, CAMK2B, PDE1A, GABRA1, and KCNJ6 were downregulated. The drugs Resveratrol and Quercetin were identified as the most prominent drugs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These miRNAs-based drugs can be used as a curative agent for the treatment of GBM. However, in vivo, experimental data, and clinical trials are necessary to provide an alternative to conventional GBM cancer chemotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"240-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141564731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the Association between LncRNA NR2F2-AS1, miR-320b, and BMI1 in Gastric Cancer: Insights into Expression Profiles as Potential Biomarkers for Disease Management.","authors":"Shadi Ghorbanzadeh, Navid Pourghasem, Roghayeh Amiz, Masoomeh Afsa, Kianoosh Malekzadeh","doi":"10.2174/0122115366291818240606112725","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366291818240606112725","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to investigate the potential role of lncRNA NR2F2-AS1 in the development of gastric cancer by affecting the levels of miR-320b and BMI1.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Gastric cancer is a high-mortality malignancy, and understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms is crucial. Non-coding RNAs play an important role in gene expression, and their dysregulation can lead to tumor initiation and progression.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to determine the pathological role of LncRNA NR2F2-AS1 in gastric cancer progression and its association with the clinicopathological characteristics of patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Bioinformatics databases were used to predict the expression levels and interactions between the studied factors to achieve this objective. The expression pattern of NR2F2-AS1/miR- 320b/BMI1 in 40 pairs of tumor and adjacent normal tissues was examined using RT-PCR, IHC, and western blot. The correlation, ROC curve, and survival analyses were also conducted for the aforementioned factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed an increase of more than 2-fold for BMI-1 and lncRNA NR2F2-AS1 in lower stages, and the elevation continued with the increasing stage of the disease. This correlated with significant downregulation of miR-320b and PTEN, indicating their association with gastric cancer progression and decreased patient survival. LncRNA NR2F2-AS1 acts as an oncogene by influencing the level of miR-320b, altering the amount of BMI1. A reduction in the amount of miR-320b against lncRNA NR2F2-AS1 and BMI1 directly correlates with a reduced overall survival rate of patients, especially if this disproportion is more than 3.0. ROC curve analysis indicated that alteration in the lncRNA NR2F2-AS1 level showed more than 98.0% sensitivity and specificity to differentiate the lower from higher stages of GC and predict the early onset of metastasis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, these results suggest that NR2F2-AS1/miR-320b/BMI1 has the potential to be a prognostic as well as diagnostic biomarker for gastric cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"211-224"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141477638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biswadev Mitra, Brendan Major, Jonathan Reyes, Nanda Surendran, Jesse Bain, Lauren P Giesler, William T O'Brien, Edmond Sorich, Catherine Willmott, Sandy R Shultz, Terence J O'Brien, Jeffrey V Rosenfeld, Stuart J McDonald
{"title":"MicroRNA Biomarkers on Day of Injury Among Patients with Post Concussive Symptoms at 28-Days: A Prospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Biswadev Mitra, Brendan Major, Jonathan Reyes, Nanda Surendran, Jesse Bain, Lauren P Giesler, William T O'Brien, Edmond Sorich, Catherine Willmott, Sandy R Shultz, Terence J O'Brien, Jeffrey V Rosenfeld, Stuart J McDonald","doi":"10.2174/0122115366297817240613065052","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366297817240613065052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>After mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), some patients experience symptoms that persist for weeks to months. Recovery from mTBI is primarily assessed using selfreported symptom questionnaires. Blood biomarkers, including microRNA species, have shown promise to assist diagnosis of mTBI, however, little is known about how blood microRNA measures might predict symptom recovery.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate the variances in plasma microRNAs on the day of injury between individuals with mTBI who report post-concussive symptoms at the 28- day mark and those who do not.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who presented to an adult, tertiary referral hospital emergency department on the day of the injury and were diagnosed with isolated mTBI (n=35) were followed up for 28 days. Venous blood samples were collected and symptom severity was assessed using the Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptom Questionnaire (RPQ) on the day of injury and at 28 days. Patients who reported ongoing symptoms of total RPQ score ≥10 or at least one symptom severity ≥2, were compared to those with lesser symptom severity or symptom resolution.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 9 (25.7%; 95%CI: 12.5-43.3) patients who reported persistent symptoms. Day of injury plasma miR-223-3p levels were significantly higher in individuals with ongoing symptoms compared to those without, however, no such differences were observed for miRs 142- 3p, 423-3p, 32-5p, 144-3p, and let-7f-5p.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Acute plasma miR-223-3p levels appear to detect patients who later have persistent symptoms after mTBI. The results demonstrate the potential utility for such biomarkers to assist in decisions towards early referral for therapy after mTBI.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"233-239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141564732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Meet Our Regional Editor","authors":"A. van den Berg","doi":"10.2174/221153661201230206152903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/221153661201230206152903","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:sec>\u0000<jats:title />\u0000<jats:p />\u0000</jats:sec>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41379119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Small Molecules have Great Benefits. The Arising of microRNA in Life\u0000Sciences and Medicine","authors":"Izzotti A","doi":"10.2174/221153661201230206154732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/221153661201230206154732","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:sec>\u0000<jats:title />\u0000<jats:p />\u0000</jats:sec>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48620218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}