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The role of MiR-324-3p in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) via targeting WNT2B

Y-C Jiang1, J-X Ma

  • 1The Children and Women's Health Care Hospital of Laiwu City, Laiwu, China. 3701027612an@Sohu.com.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|June 20, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

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MicroRNA-324-3p (miR-324-3p) expression is significantly reduced in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Increasing miR-324-3p levels inhibits granulosa cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis by targeting WNT2B.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Reproductive Biology

Background:

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-aged women.
  • Dysregulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) is implicated in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
  • Ovarian granulosa cells play a crucial role in follicular development and are affected in PCOS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the expression levels of microRNA-324-3p (miR-324-3p) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • To determine the effects of miR-324-3p on the proliferation and apoptosis of ovarian granulosa cells.
  • To elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying miR-324-3p's action in PCOS.

Main Methods:

  • A PCOS rat model was established using dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) injection.
  • miR-324-3p expression was quantified using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).
  • Granulosa cell proliferation and apoptosis were assessed using CCK-8 and flow cytometry after miR-324-3p mimic or WNT2B-siRNA transfection.

Main Results:

  • miR-324-3p expression was significantly downregulated in the ovarian tissues of PCOS rats compared to controls.
  • Overexpression of miR-324-3p in granulosa cells inhibited proliferation and promoted apoptosis.
  • miR-324-3p directly targets WNT2B, and WNT2B silencing reversed the effects of miR-324-3p.

Conclusions:

  • miR-324-3p plays a protective role in PCOS by suppressing granulosa cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis.
  • The miR-324-3p/WNT2B axis is a potential therapeutic target for PCOS treatment.

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