Objective: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a key role in the differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into chondrocytes. Our previous study found that novel-miR-81 can relieve osteoarthritis, but its role in chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of novel-miR-81 in chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs.
Methods: We used a model in which transforming growth factor (TGF)-β3-induced BMSCs differentiation into chondrocytes. We detected the expression Sox9, Collagen Ⅱ, Aggrecan, novel-miR-81, and Rac2 by real-time reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Western blot was performed to detect the expression of Sox9, Collagen Ⅱ, and Rac2. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay confirmed that the association between novel-miR-81 and Rac2. In addition, the ectopic chondrocyte differentiation of BMSCs was performed subcutaneously in nude mice. The effect of novel-miR-81 and Rac2 on ectopic chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs was determined by immunohistochemical staining.
Results: Novel-miR-81 upregulated in chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Rac2 was a key target of novel-miR-81. Mimic novel-miR-81 and siRac2 upregulated the expression of Sox9, Collagen Ⅱ, and Aggrecan.
Conclusion: Novel-miR-81 promotes the chondrocytes differentiation of BMSCs by inhibiting the expression of target gene Rac2, which provides potential targets for BMSCs transplantation to repair cartilage defects.
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