Effects of miRNA-24 on the eNOS expression/activity and the production of its metabolite NO in vascular endothelial cells / 国际药学研究杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To further investigate the molecular mechanism of microRNA(miRNA)-24 on endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS)gene expression, activity and the impact on its metabolites. Methods The plasmid of miRNA-24 was constructed and transfected to human umhilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs). The proliferation of cells was detected by MTT test. Migration ability was measured by scratch wound model. The mRNA transcription and protein expressions of eNOS were determined by RT-PCR and Western blot respectively. The eNOS activity was detected by ELISA. The metabolite NO production in cell culture supernatant was detected by nitrate reduction. Results Compared with control group, the proliferation of endothelial cells in the miRNA-24 group was decreased by 54.32%;the migration of HUVECs was reduced by 48.62%;the expressions of eNOS mRNA and protein were de? creased by 43.92% and 42.71%, respectively. miRNA-24 suppressed eNOS activity by 73.20%. Meanwhile, the NO production was decreased by 55.29%. Conclusion miRNA-24 inhibits the synthesis and release of metabolite NO, which may be a molecular target of prevention and treatment in cardiovascular diseases.