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Methods Mol Biol ; 2235: 139-153, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33576975

ABSTRACT

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are expressed in all cell types, including pericytes, and play essential roles in vascular development, homeostasis, and disease. Manipulation of pericytes with miRNA mimics and inhibitors represents an essential tool to study the role of pericytes in vascular development and regeneration and to better understand the therapeutic potential of miRNA manipulation in pericytes. Here we describe methods for manipulating pericyte function by using miRNA mimics and inhibitors. We also describe methods to assess pericyte function (proliferation and migration) after manipulation with miRNAs and explain how miRNA gene targets can be identified and validated in pericytes after manipulation with miRNA.


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Cloning, Molecular/methods , MicroRNAs/genetics , Pericytes/metabolism , Animals , Gene Expression Regulation/genetics , Humans , MicroRNAs/physiology , Pericytes/physiology , Transfection/methods , Transformation, Genetic/genetics
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Mol Ther ; 26(8): 1996-2007, 2018 08 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29843955

ABSTRACT

Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-ß) is crucial for regulation of the endothelial cell (EC) homeostasis. Perturbation of TGF-ß signaling leads to pathological conditions in the vasculature, causing cardiovascular disease and fibrotic disorders. The TGF-ß pathway is critical in endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT), but a gap remains in our understanding of the regulation of TGF-ß and related signaling in the endothelium. This study applied a gain- and loss-of function approach and an in vivo model of skin wound healing to demonstrate that miR-148b regulates TGF-ß signaling and has a key role in EndMT, targeting TGFB2 and SMAD2. Overexpression of miR-148b increased EC migration, proliferation, and angiogenesis, whereas its inhibition promoted EndMT. Cytokine challenge decreased miR-148b levels in ECs while promoting EndMT through the regulation of SMAD2. Finally, in a mouse model of skin wound healing, delivery of miR-148b mimics promoted wound vascularization and accelerated closure. In contrast, inhibition of miR-148b enhanced EndMT in wounds, resulting in impaired wound closure that was reversed by SMAD2 silencing. Together, these results demonstrate for the first time that miR-148b is a key factor controlling EndMT and vascularization. This opens new avenues for therapeutic application of miR-148b in vascular and tissue repair.


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MicroRNAs/genetics , Neovascularization, Physiologic , Signal Transduction , Skin/injuries , Wound Healing , Animals , Cell Movement , Disease Models, Animal , Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition , Female , Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells , Humans , Mice , Skin/metabolism , Smad2 Protein/metabolism , Transforming Growth Factor beta , Transforming Growth Factor beta2/metabolism
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