A comparative study of microbial community and functions of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with obesity and healthy people.

The gut microbiota is crucial in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the metabolism of T2DM patients is not well-understood. We aimed to identify the differences on composition and function of gut microbiota between T2DM patients with obesity and healthy people.

The dorsal and the ventral side of hypoglossal motor nucleus showed different response to chronic intermittent hypoxia in rats.

Purpose: To study neurochemical reactions to chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) in the hypoglossal nucleus (HN) of rats.

Methods: Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 12) were randomly divided into two groups (the CIH and the control group). The CIH rats were housed in a hypoxic chamber with the fraction of oxygen volume alternating between 21% and 5% by providing air for 60 s and then providing nitrogen for 60 s from 8:30 am to 16:30 pm each day for 35 days.

Relationships of Non-coding RNA with diabetes and depression.

In order to study the molecular differences between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and T2DM with depression (DD), we aimed to screen the differential expression of lncRNA, mRNA, and circRNA in the blood of patients with T2DM and DD. Based on the self-rating depression scale (SDS), patient health questionnaire 9 (PHQ9), blood glucose and HbA1c, we divided the patients into T2DM and DD group. Peripheral blood was collected from the two groups of patients to perform lncRNA, mRNA, and circRNA expression profiling and screening DD-related specific molecules.

Screening and identification of microRNA involved in unstable angina using gene-chip analysis.

Increasing evidence has suggested that microRNA (miRNA) may play a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, which has led to a greater understanding of the complex pathophysiological processes underlying unstable angina (UA). The present study aimed to investigate changes in the miRNA expression profiles of patients with UA using gene-chip analysis, in order to further elucidate the pathogenesis of UA. Total RNA was extracted and purified from plasma samples collected from patients with UA and healthy controls.

MicroRNA 28-5p regulates ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 via inhibiting extracellular signal-regulated kinase 2.

The biological function of the intronic microRNA-28 (miR-28) may be associated with the biological roles of its host gene, LIM domain lipoma‑preferred partner (LPP). LPP has been reported to promote smooth muscle cell migration in arterial injury and atherosclerosis. However, the mechanism of miR‑28 in atherosclerosis remains unclear.

Inhibition of microRNA-9-3p reduces lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells by targeting the expression of sirtuin type 1.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disorder caused by the interaction of environmental factors and multiple genes. The genetic background of T2DM is complex and remains to be fully elucidated. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are negative regulators of gene expression and several miRNAs are associated with the development of T2DM.

Changes of TIZ expression in epithelial ovarian cancer cells.

Objective: To study the change of TIZ expression in epithelial ovarian cancer cells.

Methods: HO8910 cells were transinfected with siRNA to inhibit the expression of TIZ. pcDNA3.

miR-146a-5p Antagonized AGEs- and P.g-LPS-Induced ABCA1 and ABCG1 Dysregulation in Macrophages via IRAK-1 Downregulation.

The miR-146-mediated IL-1 receptor-associated kinase 1 (IRAK-1) feedback circuit has been shown to inhibit inflammatory response in macrophages against lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The aim of this study is to compare the antagonized effects of miR-146a-5p on Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.g) lipolysaccharide (LPS)- and advanced glycation end products (AGEs)-triggered ABCA1 and ABCG1 dysregulation and explore the underlying mechanism.

miR-28-5p Involved in LXR-ABCA1 Pathway is Increased in the Plasma of Unstable Angina Patients.

Background: Previous studies confirmed that the intronic miRNAs participated in regulating host gene-primed biological processes. The coordinated roles of miR-28 with its host gene, LIM domain lipoma-preferred partner (LPP), remain unknown in atherosclerosis.

Methods: In this study, we determined to assess circulating levels of miR-28-5p in unstable angina patients, compared with age- and sex- matched control subjects by quantitative PCR.

[Identification and expression analysis of a full-length cDNA encoding Brassica napus small nuclear ribonucleoprotein BnSmD1].

By using substractive hybridization (SSH) and rapid amplification of cDNA ends-polymerase chain reaction (RACE-PCR), a full-length cDNA encoding Brassica napus small nuclear ribonucleoprotein, named BnSmD1, was obtained. It had 484 base pairs in length containing an open reading frame (ORF) of 354 bp and encoding a predicted protein of 118 amino acids with a molecular weight of 13 kDa. The BnSmD1 protein shares two highly conserved Sm folds (Sm-1 and Sm-2) and a C-terminal RG dipeptide repeat.