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Aurora kinase mRNA expression is reduced with increasing gestational age and in severe early onset fetal growth restriction.
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Placenta [Placenta] 2020 Jun; Vol. 95, pp. 53-61. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 26. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction: Oxidative damage and biochemical ageing are implicated in placental dysfunction and potentially fetal death. Cellular senescence may play a role in the pathophysiology of fetal growth restriction (FGR) and preeclampsia (PE). Aurora kinases (AURKA, B and C) are important regulators of cellular division in mitosis and meiosis with implications in cellular senescence. We aimed to investigate whether aurora kinase expression is altered with placental dysfunction or placental ageing.<br />Methods: Placenta and blood was obtained across gestation from pregnancies complicated by PE, FGR or both PE and FGR, as well as gestation-matched control samples. Expression of AURKA, B and C mRNA was examined using real time qPCR in both the placenta and maternal circulation.<br />Results: Placental aurora kinase expression decreased as gestation progressed: AURKA and AURKB were significantly reduced at 37-40 weeks, whereas AURKC was significantly reduced at 34-37 weeks, when compared to <34 weeks. In the maternal circulation, the mRNA level of AURKB was significantly reduced at >40 weeks compared to <34 weeks gestation. A significant reduction in AURKC was seen in FGR pregnancies <34 weeks compared to gestation-matched controls.<br />Conclusion: Placental AURK expression is reduced with increased gestation. Circulating AURKB mRNA reduces at >40 weeks gestation, when compared to <34 weeks. AURKC is significantly reduced in placentas from pregnancies complicated by severe early onset (<34 weeks) FGR compared with gestation-matched controls. The functional role of aurora kinase in the placenta and in gestational age warrants further investigation.<br /> (Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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- Adult
Age Factors
Aurora Kinases genetics
Case-Control Studies
Female
Fetal Growth Retardation genetics
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
RNA, Messenger genetics
RNA, Messenger metabolism
Young Adult
Aurora Kinases metabolism
Fetal Growth Retardation metabolism
Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
Gestational Age
Placenta metabolism
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-3102
- Volume :
- 95
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Placenta
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32452402
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2020.04.012