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ArticlePloS one2025

FoxO3a regulated by miR-150-5p promotes the pyroptosis of macrophages in atherosclerosis.

Ping-Yu Cai, Mei-Mei Li, Shu-Han Chen, Yan-Li Zheng, Jun Li, De-Hong Huang, Jing-Ru Du, Hui-Li Lin

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Ping-Yu CaiDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
Mei-Mei LiDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
Shu-Han ChenDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
Yan-Li ZhengDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
Jun LiDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
De-Hong HuangDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
Jing-Ru DuDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.
Hui-Li LinDepartment of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9916-3066

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Abstract

backgroundThis study uses tissue exosome analysis to explore the role of miR-150-5p and its downstream genes in atherosclerosis (AS), an area where the functional mechanisms and pathophysiological significance of exosomal miR-150-5p remain poorly understood.

methodsExosomes from AS mouse vascular tissue were analyzed to identify miR-150-5p target genes. Dual luciferase assays validated miRNA-target interactions, while RT-qPCR and Western blot assessed FoxO3a expression. RNA interference studies determined FoxO3a's role in pyroptosis. In vivo efficacy of the miR-150-5p inhibitor was evaluated using HE, Masson staining, and immunofluorescence.

resultsIn AS tissue exosomes, miR-150-5p levels increased whereas FoxO3a levels decreased. miR-150-5p regulated FoxO3a, enhancing macrophage pyroptosis. The miR-150-5p inhibitor reduced ox-LDL-induced RAW264.7 injury and pyroptosis by improving cell viability, decreasing LDH levels, and downregulating pyroptosis related proteins (Caspase-1, NLRP3, GSDMD-N). FoxO3a knockdown weakened the inhibitor's effects on NLRP3/GSDMD-mediated pyroptosis. In Apoe-/- mice, the inhibitor upregulated FoxO3a/ARC and suppressed pyroptosis signaling.

conclusionThis study advances understanding of miR-150-5p-mediated pyroptosis and highlights the potential of miR-150-5p inhibitors in combating AS.

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AtherosclerosisForkhead Box Protein O3MacrophagesMicroRNAsPyroptosisAnimalsExosomesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLRAW 264.7 CellsForkhead Box Protein O3FoxO3 protein, mouseMicroRNAsMirn150 microRNA, mouse

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PMCPMC12533854

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