MiR-10a-5p Promotes Chondrocyte Apoptosis in Osteoarthritis by Targeting HOXA1.

ABSTRACT: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease characterized by degradation of the articular cartilage and joint inflammation. Studies have revealed the importance of microRNAs in the regulation of chondrocyte apoptosis. MicroRNA deep sequencing of control and osteoarthritic cartilage has revealed that miR-10a-5p is significantly upregulated in osteoarthritic tissues. However, its role in these tissues remains unknown. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of miR-10a-5p in promoting OA. miR-10a-5p expression was increased in chondrocytes after interleukin-1β treatment in vitro. Transfection with a miR-10a-5p inhibitor abrogated interleukin-1β-induced apoptosis. A luciferase activity assay showed that miR-10a-5p targeted the 3' UTR of the homeobox gene HOXA1, inhibiting i

SUBMITTER: Ma Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6365368 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature