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Abstract Title:

Puerarin attenuates preeclampsia-induced trophoblast mobility loss and inflammation by modulating miR-181b-5p/RBAK axis.

Abstract Source:

Am J Reprod Immunol. 2021 Nov 7. Epub 2021 Nov 7. PMID: 34747081

Abstract Author(s):

Jinjuan Guo, Weiqiao Bian, Huadong Jiang

Article Affiliation:

Jinjuan Guo

Abstract:

PROBLEM: Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by inflammation and impaired trophoblast motility. Puerarin (Pue) is a functional compound with anti-PE potential. The current study aimed to explore the therapeutic effects of Pue on PE as well as the associated mechanism by focusing on the interaction between Pue and microRNAs (miRs).

METHODS OF STUDY: Human villous trophoblast HTR-8/SVneo cells were treated with TNF-α and Pue, and change in miR expression profile was determined. The anti-PE effects of Pue were validated in rat models by measuring blood pressure, 24-h proteinuria, and cytokine levels. The mechanism was explored by focusing on miR-181b-5p/RBAK axis.

RESULTS: The induction of PE increased blood pressure and 24-h proteinuria, and induced TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels, which was reversed by Pue. In in vitro assays, TNF-α suppressed viability, induced apoptosis and inflammatory response, and inhibited migration in trophoblasts, which was attenuated by Pue. At molecular level, the expression level of miR-181b-5p was both induced in vivoand in vitro with the development of PE symptoms, contributing to the inhibited expression of RBAK. The induced expression of miR-181b-5p under Pue treatment showed that the re-induction of miR-181b-5p counteracted the effects of Pue, indicating the key role of the miR in the protective effects ofPue against PE.

CONCLUSIONS: The current study verified the anti-PE function of Pue: the compound suppressed inflammatory response associated with PE, and improved trophoblast motility. The effects depended on the inhibition of miR-181b-5p that inhibited the expression of RBAK. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Study Type : Human In Vitro

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