Effects of TNF-a on lysyl oxidase in Wnt induced cells at post-transcriptional level by miRNA
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Abstract
Objective: Lysyl oxidase (LOX) dependent cross-linking is deficient in diabetic
bone, contributing to osteopenia. Here we Investigate regulation of lysyl oxidase by
Wnt3a and TNF-a in a mesenchymal stem cell line as a model for a novel mechanism of
diabetic osteopenia.
Methods: Wnt3a-treated C3Hl 0Tl/2 cells were treated with or without of TNF-a.
Lysyl oxidase expression ( qPCR) and mRNA stability were measured. A comprehensive
PCR-based microarray screen (Qiagen/SA Biosciences) was next performed to_ identify
miRNAs which regulate LOX mRNA stability in response to TNF-a. The functionality of
identified miRNA was independently determined by the use of miRNA mimics.
Results: Wnt3a up-regulated LOX up to 3.2-fold by treating C3H10Tl/2 cells
with Wnt3a compared to controls. TNF-a (20 ng/ml) blocked Wnt3a up-regulation of
LOX. TNF-a decreased the stability of LOX mRNA determined in the presence of a
transcription inhibitor in control- and Wnt3a plus TNF-a-treated cells. A micro (miR)
array screen performed on RNA isolated from Wnt3a plus TNF-a treated and control
cells identified miR203 as being up-regulated 13-fold by TNF-a. Independent analyses ... [TRUNCATED]
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Thesis (MSD) --Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2013 (Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology).
Includes bibliographic references: leaves 50-67.
Includes bibliographic references: leaves 50-67.
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