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Plasma Exosomal microRNA Profile Reveals miRNA 148a-3p Downregulation in the Mucosal-Dominant Variant of Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Source :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 24, Iss 14, p 11493 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2023.
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Abstract
- The mucosal-dominant variant of pemphigus vulgaris (MPV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by oral mucosal blistering and circulating pathogenic IgG antibodies against desmoglein 3 (Dsg3), resulting in life-threatening bullae and erosion formation. Recently, microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as promising players in the diagnosis and prognosis of several pathological states. For the first time, we have identified a different expression profile of miRNAs isolated from plasma-derived exosomes (P-EVs) of MPV patients positive for antibodies against Dsg3 (Dsg3-positive) compared to healthy controls. Moreover, a dysregulated miRNA profile was confirmed in MPV tissue biopsies. In particular, a strong downregulation of the miR-148a-3p expression level in P-EVs of MPV patients compared to healthy controls was demonstrated. Bioinformatics prediction analysis identifies metalloproteinase-7 (MMP7) as a potential miR-148a-3p target. An in vitro acantholysis model revealed that the miR-148a-3p expression level was dramatically downregulated after treatment with Dsg3 autoantibodies, with a concomitant increase in MMP7 expression. The increased expression of MMP7 leads to the disruption of intercellular and/or extracellular matrix adhesion in an in vitro cellular model of MPV, with subsequent cell dissociation. Overexpression of miR-148a-3p prevented cell dissociation and regressed MMP7 upregulation. Our findings suggest a pivotal role of P-EV cargo in regulating molecular mechanisms involved in MPV pathogenesis and indicate them as potential MPV therapeutic targets.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14220067 and 16616596
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.857ef2f71c984e1f8228ddfcfb3774dd
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241411493