Long Noncoding RNA MIR122HG Inhibits MAVS-Mediated Antiviral Immune Response by Deriving miR-122 in Miiuy Croaker ().

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) function as micro regulators to impact gene expression after multiple pathogen infections, which have been largely studied in the last few years. Although lncRNA studies on lower vertebrates have received less attention than those on mammals, current studies suggest that lncRNA plays an important role in the immune response of fish to pathogen infections. Here, we studied the effect of MIR122HG as the host gene of miR-122 and indirectly negatively regulate MAVS-mediated antiviral immune responses in miiuy croaker ().

Inducible MicroRNA-132 Inhibits the Production of Inflammatory Cytokines by Targeting TRAF6, TAK1, and TAB1 in Teleost Fish.

The innate immune response is the first line of defense against pathogen infection. Eradication of pathogen infection requires appropriate immune and inflammatory responses, but excessive inflammation may cause inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of small noncoding RNAs, and accumulating evidence has shown that in mammals, they can act as negative regulators that participate in the regulation of inflammation and immune responses.

PCNA negatively regulates MITA through the autophagy pathway in miiuy croaker (Miichthys miiuy).

Interferon-mediated innate immune response is the first line of defense against foreign pathogen infection. Overexpression of MITA can activate the expression of interferon and promote the innate immune response of the body to the virus. These innate immune responses are tightly controlled to prevent the host from over-immunizing itself.

Zw10 negatively regulates the MyD88-mediated NF-κB signaling through autophagy in teleost fish.

MyD88 is a typical street protein of the TLRs signaling pathway and is a central player in innate immune signaling, which can regulate the NF-κB signaling pathway and promote downstream inflammatory factors. However, studies on the molecular mechanisms of the MyD88-mediated NF-κB signaling pathway in teleosts have been poorly reported. In this study, we report that Zw10 targets MyD88 to inhibit NF-κB activation.

MicroRNA-103 and microRNA-190 negatively regulate NF-κB-mediated immune responses by targeting IL-1R1 in Miichthys miiuy.

Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs) regulate various physiological and pathological processes at the transcriptional level, thus called novel regulators in immune response. In this study, we used bioinformatics and functional experiments to determine the role of miR-103 and miR-190 in the regulation of IL-1R1 gene involved in the immune and inflammatory responses in miiuy croakers. First, we predicted the target genes of miR-103 and miR-190 through bioinformatics and found that IL-1R1 is a direct target gene of miR-103 and miR-190.

MicroRNA-181b-2 and MicroRNA-21-1 Negatively Regulate NF-κB and IRF3-Mediated Innate Immune Responses Targeting TRIF in Teleost.

Upon recognition of bacterial or viral components by Toll-like receptors (TLRs), cells could be activated to induce a series of reactions to produce inflammatory cytokines, type I interferon (IFN), and IFN stimulating genes (ISG). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are an important regulatory molecules that are widely involved in the regulatory networks of mammalian inflammation and immune responses; however, in lower vertebrates, the regulatory network of miRNA-mediated immune responses is poorly understood. Here, we report two miRNAs form , namely, miR-181b-2 and miR-21-1, that play a negative role in host antiviral and antibacterial immunity.

microRNA-20-1 and microRNA-101a Suppress the NF-κB-Mediated Inflammation Production by Targeting TRAF6 in Miiuy Croaker.

Upon recognition of pathogen components by pattern recognition receptors, cells could be activated to produce inflammatory cytokines and type I interferons. The inflammation is tightly modulated by the host to prevent inappropriate inflammatory responses. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are noncoding small RNAs that can inhibit gene expression and participate in various biological functions, including maintaining a balanced immune response in the host.

and Arabinogalactan in combination modulates benzo(a)pyrene-induced genotoxicity during lung carcinogenesis.

The present study explored the effects of combination of and on surface membrane dynamics and programmed cell deaths in rat model of lung cancer. The rats were divided into different groups namely normal control, benzo(a)pyrene (BP) treated, BP + Tinospora cordifolia (TC)-treated, BP + (A)-treated and BP + TC + A-treated groups. Significant changes were observed in the membrane dynamics of rats treated with BP.

Characterization of MDA5 and microRNA-203 negatively regulates the RLR signaling pathway via targeting MDA5 in miiuy croaker.

MDA5 is a member of retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I)-like receptors (RLR receptors), which may play a crucial role in the immune regulation process. Recently, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been shown to act as an important regulator in the RLRs signaling pathway. Additionally, the MDA5 gene, as a significant cytosolic pathogen recognition receptor (PRR), its characteristics and functions have been extensively investigated, while less research has been done on the mechanisms of MDA5-miRNA mediated gene regulation.

microRNA-148 is involved in NF-κB signaling pathway regulation after LPS stimulation by targeting IL-1β in miiuy croaker.

The inflammatory response is a protective process to clear detrimental stimuli, constitutes the defense against infectious pathogens. Clearing pathogen infection requires appropriate immune and inflammatory response, but excessive inflammatory response can lead to uncontrolled inflammation, autoimmune disease, or pathogen transmission. Accumulating evidences show that miRNAs are important and multifunctional regulators of innate immunity and inflammation.

microRNA-128 inhibits the inflammatory responses by targeting TAB2 in miiuy croaker, Miichthysmiiuy.

The inflammatory response is a self-defense process that fights the pathogen invasion by eliminating harmful stimuli. However, excessive inflammation may disrupt immune homeostasis, even causing chronic inflammation or autoimmune diseases. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a crucial regulator that can negatively regulate gene expression and participate in multiple biological processes of growth, development, and immune response in organisms.

Identification and Temporal Expression Analysis of Conserved and Novel MicroRNAs in the Leaves of Winter Wheat Grown in the Field.

Cold acclimation and vegetative/reproductive transition are two important evolutionary adaptive mechanisms for winter wheat surviving the freezing temperature in winter and successful seeds setting in the next year. MicroRNA (miRNA) is a class of regulatory small RNAs (sRNAs), which plays critical roles in the growth and development of plants. However, the regulation mechanism of miRNAs during cold acclimation and vegetative/reproductive transition of winter wheat is not much understood.

microRNA-144 regulates the NF-κB signaling in miiuy croaker via targeting IL1β.

microRNAs have been demonstrated to be critical regulators of the immune responses. While, the miRNA-mediate the detail regulatory mechanism response is still not clear in fish species. In this research, the regulation of miRNA to the NF-κB signaling through decreasing the target gene mRNAs was discussed in miiuy croaker.

Comparative transcriptome and translatome analysis in contrasting rice genotypes reveals differential mRNA translation in salt-tolerant Pokkali under salt stress.

Background: Soil salinity is one of the primary causes of yield decline in rice. Pokkali (Pok) is a highly salt-tolerant landrace, whereas IR29 is a salt-sensitive but widely cultivated genotype. Comparative analysis of these genotypes may offer a better understanding of the salinity tolerance mechanisms in rice.

Recognition of Lipopolysaccharide and Activation of NF-κB by Cytosolic Sensor NOD1 in Teleost Fish.

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is the major component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. This molecule can induce strong immune response and various biological effects. In mammals, TLR4 can recognize LPS and induce inflammatory response.

Rhabdovirus-Inducible MicroRNA-210 Modulates Antiviral Innate Immune Response via Targeting STING/MITA in Fish.

Viral infection induces type I IFN production, which plays critical roles in orchestrating the antiviral defense by inducing direct antiviral activities. To establish a persistent infection, viruses have evolved numerous strategies to specifically interfere with IFN production or its downstream mediators, thereby evading the immune responses. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a family of small noncoding RNAs that posttranscriptionally regulate the expressions of specific target genes.

microRNA-19a as a negative regulator in TLR signaling pathway by direct targeting myeloid differentiation factor 88 in miiuy croaker.

Pattern recognition receptors can recognize pathogens, and then cells are induced to produce pro-inflammatory cytokines and interferon by multiple signaling pathways. Nevertheless, excessive inflammation disrupts immune homeostasis, thereby inducing autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Thus, the regulation of immune responses is extremely important for host to keep homeostasis.

MicroRNA-216a Inhibits NF-κB-Mediated Inflammatory Cytokine Production in Teleost Fish by Modulating p65.

Inflammation is the host self-protection mechanism to eliminate pathogen invasion. The excessive inflammatory response can result in uncontrolled inflammation, autoimmune diseases, or pathogen dissemination. Recent studies have widely shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to the regulation of inflammation in mammals by repressing gene expression at the posttranscriptional level.

The inducible microRNA-203 in fish represses the inflammatory responses to Gram-negative bacteria by targeting IL-1 receptor-associated kinase 4.

Innate immune responses are the first defense against pathogenic invaders. Activation and termination of these immune responses are regulated by several mechanisms. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a group of small non-coding RNAs, have been implicated in the regulation of a spectrum of both physiological and pathological conditions, including immune responses.

Inducible MicroRNA-3570 Feedback Inhibits the RIG-I-Dependent Innate Immune Response to Rhabdovirus in Teleost Fish by Targeting MAVS/IPS-1.

Effectively recognizing invading viruses and subsequently inducing innate antiviral immunity are essential for host antiviral defense. Although these processes are closely regulated by the host to maintain immune balance, viruses have evolved the ability to downregulate or upregulate these processes for their survival. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a family of small noncoding RNAs that play vital roles in modulating host immune response.

Functional characterization and subcellular localization of miiuy croaker cytosolic MITA involved in activation NF-κB pathway.

In the innate immune responses in host protection, pattern recognition receptors are involve in a variety of sensing mechanisms to recognize and counter pathogen invasion. Recently, a resident endoplasmic reticulum adaptor, stimulator of interferon genes (STING) protein, also called MPYS, ERIS and MITA, has been indicated to play a critical role in innate immune responses. In this study, bioinformatics and functions of MITA from miiuy croaker (mmiMITA) were characterized.

NOD1 is the innate immune receptor for iE-DAP and can activate NF-κB pathway in teleost fish.

The innate immune system is the first line for organisms defense against microbial infection, and NOD-like receptors (NLRs) protein family is an important member of innate immunity effector molecules. It has been proved that NLRs are located in the endochylema and can senses of microbial products. NOD1 is one of the representatives of this family, it has been proved that in mammals, NOD1 can distinguish a specific muropeptide (G-d-glutamyl-meso-diaminopimelic acid, iE-DAP) which was derived from bacterial peptidoglycans.

miRNA-8159 is involved in TLR signaling pathway regulation after pathogen infection by direct targeting TLR13 in miiuy croaker.

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a crucial role in the recognition of immune reactions against invading pathogens. The molecular regulation mechanisms of TLR expression in aquatic organisms remain unclear. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that are critical adjustors of immune signaling pathway at the post-transcriptional level and play critical roles in intricate networks of host-pathogen interactions and innate immunity.

The evolution and functional characterization of miiuy croaker interferon regulatory factor 9 involved in immune response.

Interferon regulatory factors (IRFs) are transcription factors which play important roles in regulating the expression of type I interferons (IFNs) and IFN-stimulated genes. IRF9 is one of the IRF family gene members which belongs to the IRF4 subfamily. Mammalian IRF9 has been known to be involved in antiviral responses as the DNA sequence recognition subunit of IFN-stimulated gene factor 3 (ISGF3) complex.

Genome-guided transcriptome analysis of miiuy croaker provides insights into pattern recognition receptors and cytokines in response to Vibrio anguillarum.

Miiuy croaker (Miichthys miiuy), as an economically important marine fish is affected by numerous bacterial diseases. Infection by bacterial pathogen Vibrio anguillarum causes high mortality and great economic loss in aquaculture. To understand the immune response of the miiuy croaker to V.