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ArticleJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2023

miR-181d-5p, which is upregulated in fetal growth restriction placentas, inhibits trophoblast fusion via CREBRF.

Zhi-Hong Wu, Fang-Fang Li, Ling-Ling Ruan, Qian Feng, Shuang Zhang, Zhuo-Hang Li, Antonia Otoo, Jing Tang, Li-Juan Fu, Tai-Hang Liu and 1 more

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Article in Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Trophoblast Fusion Deficiency in Placenta-Related Pregnancy Disorders.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Zhi-Hong WuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.120 Longshan Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, 401147, China.
Fang-Fang LiJoint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of the Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Ling-Ling RuanJoint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of the Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Qian FengChongqing Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Cure of Metabolic Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Shuang ZhangJoint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of the Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Zhuo-Hang LiJoint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of the Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Antonia OtooJoint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of the Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Jing TangJoint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of the Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Li-Juan FuDepartment of Pharmacology, the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. fulijuan@cqmu.edu.cn.
Tai-Hang LiuJoint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development of the Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. liuth@cqmu.edu.cn.
Yu-Bin DingDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.120 Longshan Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, 401147, China. dingyb@cqmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7870-9445
Chongqing Medical University · CNMinistry of Education · THChangsha Medical University · CNChildren's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81801458National Natural Science Foundation of China 82171664Natural Science foundation of Chongqing, China CSTB2022NSCQ-LZX0062Natural Science foundation of Chongqing, China cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0236
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeFetal growth restriction (FGR) is a common complication characterized by impaired placental function and unfavorable pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to elucidate the expression pattern of miR-181d-5p in FGR placentas and explore its effects on trophoblast fusion.

methodsThe expression pattern of miR-181d-5p in human FGR placentas were evaluated using qRT-PCR. Western blot, qRT-PCR, and Immunofluorescence analysis were performed in a Forskolin (FSK)-induced BeWo cell fusion model following the transfection of miR-181d-5p mimic or inhibitor. Potential target genes for miR-181d-5p were identified by screening miRNA databases. The interaction between miR-181d-5p and Luman/CREB3 Recruitment Factor (CREBRF) was determined through a luciferase assay. Moreover, the effect of CREBRF on BeWo cell fusion was examined under hypoxic conditions.

resultsAberrant up-regulation of miR-181d-5p and altered expression of trophoblast fusion makers, including glial cell missing 1 (GCM1), Syncytin1 (Syn1), and E-cadherin (ECAD), were found in human FGR placentas. A down-regulation of miR-181d-5p expression was observed in the FSK-induced BeWo cell fusion model. Transfection of the miR-181d-5p mimic resulted in the inhibition of BeWo cell fusion, characterized by a down-regulation of GCM1 and Syn1, accompanied by an up-regulation of ECAD. Conversely, the miR-181d-5p inhibitor promoted BeWo cell fusion. Furthermore, miR-181d-5p exhibited negative regulation of CREBRF, which was significantly down-regulated in the hypoxia-induced BeWo cell model. The overexpression of CREBRF was effectively ameliorated the impaired BeWo cell fusion induced by hypoxia.

conclusionsOur study demonstrated that miR-181d-5p, which is elevated in FGR placenta, inhibited the BeWo cell fusion through negatively regulating the expression of CREBRF.

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MicroRNAsPlacentaCell ProliferationFemaleFetal Growth RetardationHumansHypoxiaPregnancyTrophoblastsMicroRNAsCREBRFFGRHypoxiamiR-181d-5pPlacentaTrophoblast cell

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PMID37610607
PMCPMC10643557
OpenAlexW4386084557

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