CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 Axis

We recently reported the differential circRNA expression patterns of the pulmonary macrophages in sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) mice model by microarray analysis. However, their function and hidden molecular mechanism in regulation of macrophage activation and inflammatio...

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Main Authors: Dongyang Zhao, Chunxue Wang, Xiandong Liu, Na Liu, Shougang Zhuang, Qianqian Zhang, Xiaowei Bao, Shumin Xu, Xiaohui Zhou, Qinshu Meng, Shao Li, Lunxian Tang
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Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/7858746
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author Dongyang Zhao
Chunxue Wang
Xiandong Liu
Na Liu
Shougang Zhuang
Qianqian Zhang
Xiaowei Bao
Shumin Xu
Xiaohui Zhou
Qinshu Meng
Shao Li
Lunxian Tang
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Chunxue Wang
Xiandong Liu
Na Liu
Shougang Zhuang
Qianqian Zhang
Xiaowei Bao
Shumin Xu
Xiaohui Zhou
Qinshu Meng
Shao Li
Lunxian Tang
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description We recently reported the differential circRNA expression patterns of the pulmonary macrophages in sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) mice model by microarray analysis. However, their function and hidden molecular mechanism in regulation of macrophage activation and inflammation remain poorly understood. In this study, we found that circN4bp1was overexpressed in PBMC and monocytes, and its expression levels were correlated with a poor prognosis in sepsis induced ARDS patients induced by sepsis. Knockdown of circN4bp1 inhibited the lung injury and improved the long-time survival through blunting the M1 macrophage activation in cecal ligation and puncture- (CLP-) induced ARDS mice. Moreover, bioinformatics analysis predicated a circN4bp1/miR-138-5p ceRNA network, which was confirmed by luciferase reporter assay and RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP). CircN4bp1 affected macrophage differentiation by binding to miR-138-5p, thus regulating the expression of EZH2 in vivo and ex vivo. Lastly, the m6A level of circN4bp1was found to be elevated in ARDS mice; inhibition of m6A methyltransferase METTL3 blocked this response in vitro. Therefore, circN4bp1 can function as a miR-138-5p sponge for the modulation of macrophage polarization through regulation the expression of EZH2 and may serve as a potential target and/or prognostic marker for ARDS patients following sepsis.
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spelling doaj-art-e4406fceab464edc975646c1186b34422025-08-20T03:26:26ZengWileyMediators of Inflammation1466-18612021-01-01202110.1155/2021/7858746CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 AxisDongyang Zhao0Chunxue Wang1Xiandong Liu2Na Liu3Shougang Zhuang4Qianqian Zhang5Xiaowei Bao6Shumin Xu7Xiaohui Zhou8Qinshu Meng9Shao Li10Lunxian Tang11Department of Internal Emergency Medicine and Critical CareDepartment of Internal Emergency Medicine and Critical CareDepartment of Internal Emergency Medicine and Critical CareDepartment of NephrologyDepartment of NephrologyDepartment of Internal Emergency Medicine and Critical CareDepartment of Internal Emergency Medicine and Critical CareDepartment of Internal Emergency Medicine and Critical CareResearch Center for Translational MedicineResearch Center for Translational MedicineDepartment of VIP ClinicDepartment of Internal Emergency Medicine and Critical CareWe recently reported the differential circRNA expression patterns of the pulmonary macrophages in sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) mice model by microarray analysis. However, their function and hidden molecular mechanism in regulation of macrophage activation and inflammation remain poorly understood. In this study, we found that circN4bp1was overexpressed in PBMC and monocytes, and its expression levels were correlated with a poor prognosis in sepsis induced ARDS patients induced by sepsis. Knockdown of circN4bp1 inhibited the lung injury and improved the long-time survival through blunting the M1 macrophage activation in cecal ligation and puncture- (CLP-) induced ARDS mice. Moreover, bioinformatics analysis predicated a circN4bp1/miR-138-5p ceRNA network, which was confirmed by luciferase reporter assay and RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP). CircN4bp1 affected macrophage differentiation by binding to miR-138-5p, thus regulating the expression of EZH2 in vivo and ex vivo. Lastly, the m6A level of circN4bp1was found to be elevated in ARDS mice; inhibition of m6A methyltransferase METTL3 blocked this response in vitro. Therefore, circN4bp1 can function as a miR-138-5p sponge for the modulation of macrophage polarization through regulation the expression of EZH2 and may serve as a potential target and/or prognostic marker for ARDS patients following sepsis.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/7858746
spellingShingle Dongyang Zhao
Chunxue Wang
Xiandong Liu
Na Liu
Shougang Zhuang
Qianqian Zhang
Xiaowei Bao
Shumin Xu
Xiaohui Zhou
Qinshu Meng
Shao Li
Lunxian Tang
CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 Axis
Mediators of Inflammation
title CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 Axis
title_full CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 Axis
title_fullStr CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 Axis
title_full_unstemmed CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 Axis
title_short CircN4bp1 Facilitates Sepsis-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome through Mediating Macrophage Polarization via the miR-138-5p/EZH2 Axis
title_sort circn4bp1 facilitates sepsis induced acute respiratory distress syndrome through mediating macrophage polarization via the mir 138 5p ezh2 axis
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/7858746
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