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MicroRNA-21 via Dysregulation of WW Domain-Containing Protein 1 Regulate Atrial Fibrosis in Atrial Fibrillation.

BACKGROUND: microRNAs (miRs) have been reported to regulate cell biological functions. To explore the underlying mechanism of miR-21 involvement in patients with atrial fibrosis and atrial fibrillation (AF).

METHODS: In total, 49 patients (24 AF, sinus rhythm 25) aged 33-68 years old, including heart valve replacement surgery and cardiac catheterisation. The pathological changes and collagen depositions was analysed by Masson's Trichrome Staining. miR-21, TGF-β1, Smad2, p-Smad2, WWP-1, collagen I and collagen III expression were analysed by Western blotting, qRT-PCR, miR one step qRT-PCR, respectively. Treatment human cardiac fibroblasts with TGF-β1, qRT-PCR and Western blotting to find changes in miR-21, Smad2 and WWP-1 levels. Transfected human cardiac fibroblasts with miR-21 mimic and miR-21 inhibitor. Finally, cell proliferation ability was assessed by the MTT assay and flow cytometry.

RESULTS: Compared to sinus rhythm (SR) group, the collagen volume fraction was significantly increased in AF patients. The levels of the TGF-β1, collagen I and collagen III were significantly elevated in AF group. In AF patients, the expression of miR-21 was increased, while the expression of WWP-1 was decreased. Transfected cardiac fibroblasts with miR-21 mimic increased miR-21 expression and decreased WWP-1 expression, whereas miR-21 inhibitor causes the opposite effects. Additionally, we demonstrated that knockdown miR-21 targeted up-regulation of WWP-1 may suppress cardiac fibroblasts proliferation.

CONCLUSION: These indicated that miR-21 inhibits cardiac fibroblasts proliferation by inactivating the TGF-β1/Smad2 signaling pathway via up-regulation of WWP-1.

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