目的探讨慢病毒介导微小RNA(miR)-31-5p过表达对兔自身免疫性干眼模型外周血辅助性T细胞17(Th17)的免疫调控作用。
方法构建miR-31-5p重组慢病毒载体。包装miR-31-5p过表达及其对照慢病毒,进行浓缩和滴度测定。建立兔自身免疫性干眼模型,并分离模型兔外周血单个核细胞(PBMC),分别感染miR-31-5p及阴性对照慢病毒颗粒作为miR-31-5p过表达组和对照组,采用实时荧光定量PCR法检测miR-31-5p的表达水平。将2个组PBMC与经γ射线照射后的泪腺上皮细胞共培养,采用实时荧光定量PCR法检测2个组PBMC中Th17细胞特异性转录因子维甲酸相关孤儿核受体C(RORC)、标志性细胞因子白细胞介素-17(IL-17)及Th17细胞极化相关细胞因子IL-1β、IL-6和IL-23的mRNA表达水平;采用Western blot法检测PBMC中IL-17的蛋白表达水平。
结果通过测序验证,成功构建miR-31-5p重组慢病毒载体。包装并浓缩miR-31-5p过表达和对照慢病毒颗粒,滴度测定结果分别为3.82×10 7 TU/ml和3.50×10 7 TU/ml,满足后续实验需求。实时荧光定量PCR结果显示,miR-31-5p过表达组miR-31-5p相对表达量较对照组显著升高,差异有统计学意义( t=-9.696, P<0.001)。在兔泪腺上皮细胞与PBMC共培养体系中,miR-31-5p过表达组PBMC中的RORC、IL-17 mRNA相对表达量分别为0.33±0.03和0.28±0.09,明显低于对照组的1.00±0.00和1.00±0.00,差异均有统计学意义( t=46.256、13.810,均 P<0.05)。Western blot检测结果显示,miR-31-5p过表达组PBMC中IL-17蛋白相对表达量较对照组明显降低,差异有统计学意义( t=4.977, P=0.008)。实时荧光定量PCR结果显示,miR-31-5p过表达组PBMC中IL-6、IL-23和IL-1β mRNA相对表达量较对照组显著下降,差异均有统计学意义( t=220.076、6.641、13.271,均 P<0.05)。
结论miR-31-5p过表达可能通过下调免疫微环境中IL-6、IL-23、IL-1β等细胞因子的表达负向调控Th17细胞免疫反应。
ObjectiveTo investigate the immunoregulatory effects of lentivirus-mediated microRNA (miR)-31-5p overexpression on peripheral blood T helper cell 17 (Th17) in a rabbit model of autoimmune dry eye.
MethodsThe miR-31-5p recombinant lentiviral vector was constructed.Lentivirus overexpressing miR-31-5p and its control virus were packaged.The concentration measurement and lentiviral titer determination were carried out.A rabbit model of autoimmune dry eye was established and the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of the rabbits were isolated.PBMC infected with miR-31-5p and negative control lentivirus particles were assigned as the miR-31-5p overexpression group and control group, respectively.The miR-31-5p expression level was detected using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Then PBMC in the two groups were co-cultured with γ-ray irradiated lacrimal gland epithelial cells.The expressions of Th17 cell related transcription factor retinoic acid-receptor-related orphan receptor C (RORC) and interleukin-17 (IL-17) mRNA, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-23 were determined by qRT-PCR.The IL-17 protein expression level was detected by Western blot.The use and care of animals complied with Regulation for the Administration of Affair Concerning Experiment Animals by State Science and Technology Commission.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital (No.TJYY20201221036).
ResultsThe construction of the miR-31-5p recombinant lentiviral vector was verified by DNA sequencing.The lentiviral titer of lentivirus overexpressing miR-31-5p and control lentivirus particles was 3.82×10 7 TU/ml and 3.50×10 7 TU/ml, respectively.The miR-31-5p relative expression level of PBMC was significantly increased in miR-31-5p overexpression group in comparison with control group, showing a statistically significant difference ( t=-9.696, P<0.001). When PBMC were co-cultured with lacrimal gland epithelial cells in vitro, the relative expression levels of RORC and IL-17 mRNA in miR-31-5p overexpression group were 0.33±0.03 and 0.28±0.09, which were significantly decreased in comparison with 1.00±0.00 and 1.00±0.00 in control group, with statistically significant differences between them ( t=46.256, 13.810; both at P<0.05). The relative expression level of IL-17 protein in miR-31-5p overexpression group was significantly reduced than control group ( t=4.977, P=0.008). The relative expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-23 mRNA were significantly lower in miR-31-5p overexpression group than control group ( t=220.076, 6.641, 13.271; all at P<0.05).
ConclusionsThe overexpression of miR-31-5p can inhibit the Th17-immune response via down-regulating the expression of IL-6, IL-1β and IL-23.
高敏,赵璐,陈思思,等. miR-31-5p过表达对兔自身免疫性干眼外周血Th17细胞的免疫调控作用[J]. 中华实验眼科杂志,2022,40(08):716-723.
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115989-20210809-00452版权归中华医学会所有。
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