MicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration
Abstract Background MicroRNA (miRNA) expression in the brain is altered in neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies demonstrated that selected miRNAs conventionally regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level can act extracellularly as signaling molecules. The identity of miRNA sp...
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oai:doaj.org-article:61f971538f07412cba14e312e43359272021-11-28T12:14:24ZMicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration10.1186/s13024-021-00498-51750-1326https://doaj.org/article/61f971538f07412cba14e312e43359272021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13024-021-00498-5https://doaj.org/toc/1750-1326Abstract Background MicroRNA (miRNA) expression in the brain is altered in neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies demonstrated that selected miRNAs conventionally regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level can act extracellularly as signaling molecules. The identity of miRNA species serving as membrane receptor ligands involved in neuronal apoptosis in the central nervous system (CNS), as well as the miRNAs’ sequence and structure required for this mode of action remained largely unresolved. Methods Using a microarray-based screening approach we analyzed apoptotic cortical neurons of C56BL/6 mice and their supernatant with respect to alterations in miRNA expression/presence. HEK-Blue Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7/8 reporter cells, primary microglia and macrophages derived from human and mouse were employed to test the potential of the identified miRNAs released from apoptotic neurons to serve as signaling molecules for the RNA-sensing receptors. Biophysical and bioinformatical approaches, as well as immunoassays and sequential microscopy were used to analyze the interaction between candidate miRNA and TLR. Immunocytochemical and -histochemical analyses of murine CNS cultures and adult mice intrathecally injected with miRNAs, respectively, were performed to evaluate the impact of miRNA-induced TLR activation on neuronal survival and microglial activation. Results We identified a specific pattern of miRNAs released from apoptotic cortical neurons that activate TLR7 and/or TLR8, depending on sequence and species. Exposure of microglia and macrophages to certain miRNA classes released from apoptotic neurons resulted in the sequence-specific production of distinct cytokines/chemokines and increased phagocytic activity. Out of those miRNAs miR-100-5p and miR-298-5p, which have consistently been linked to neurodegenerative diseases, entered microglia, located to their endosomes, and directly bound to human TLR8. The miRNA-TLR interaction required novel sequence features, but no specific structure formation of mature miRNA. As a consequence of miR-100-5p- and miR-298-5p-induced TLR activation, cortical neurons underwent cell-autonomous apoptosis. Presence of miR-100-5p and miR-298-5p in cerebrospinal fluid led to neurodegeneration and microglial accumulation in the murine cerebral cortex through TLR7 signaling. Conclusion Our data demonstrate that specific miRNAs are released from apoptotic cortical neurons, serve as endogenous TLR7/8 ligands, and thereby trigger further neuronal apoptosis in the CNS. Our findings underline the recently discovered role of miRNAs as extracellular signaling molecules, particularly in the context of neurodegeneration.Thomas WallachZoé J. MossmannMichal SzczepekMax WetzelRui MachadoMartin RadenMilad MiladiGunnar KleinauChristina KrügerPaul DembnyDrew AdlerYuanyuan ZhaiVictor KumbolOmar DzayeJutta SchülerMatthias FutschikRolf BackofenPatrick ScheererSeija LehnardtBMCarticleExtracellular microRNAsEndogenous Toll-like receptor ligandsCortical neuronsNeuronal apoptosisMicrogliaNeurodegenerationNeurology. Diseases of the nervous systemRC346-429GeriatricsRC952-954.6ENMolecular Neurodegeneration, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1-24 (2021) |
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Extracellular microRNAs Endogenous Toll-like receptor ligands Cortical neurons Neuronal apoptosis Microglia Neurodegeneration Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system RC346-429 Geriatrics RC952-954.6 Thomas Wallach Zoé J. Mossmann Michal Szczepek Max Wetzel Rui Machado Martin Raden Milad Miladi Gunnar Kleinau Christina Krüger Paul Dembny Drew Adler Yuanyuan Zhai Victor Kumbol Omar Dzaye Jutta Schüler Matthias Futschik Rolf Backofen Patrick Scheerer Seija Lehnardt MicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration |
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Abstract Background MicroRNA (miRNA) expression in the brain is altered in neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies demonstrated that selected miRNAs conventionally regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level can act extracellularly as signaling molecules. The identity of miRNA species serving as membrane receptor ligands involved in neuronal apoptosis in the central nervous system (CNS), as well as the miRNAs’ sequence and structure required for this mode of action remained largely unresolved. Methods Using a microarray-based screening approach we analyzed apoptotic cortical neurons of C56BL/6 mice and their supernatant with respect to alterations in miRNA expression/presence. HEK-Blue Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7/8 reporter cells, primary microglia and macrophages derived from human and mouse were employed to test the potential of the identified miRNAs released from apoptotic neurons to serve as signaling molecules for the RNA-sensing receptors. Biophysical and bioinformatical approaches, as well as immunoassays and sequential microscopy were used to analyze the interaction between candidate miRNA and TLR. Immunocytochemical and -histochemical analyses of murine CNS cultures and adult mice intrathecally injected with miRNAs, respectively, were performed to evaluate the impact of miRNA-induced TLR activation on neuronal survival and microglial activation. Results We identified a specific pattern of miRNAs released from apoptotic cortical neurons that activate TLR7 and/or TLR8, depending on sequence and species. Exposure of microglia and macrophages to certain miRNA classes released from apoptotic neurons resulted in the sequence-specific production of distinct cytokines/chemokines and increased phagocytic activity. Out of those miRNAs miR-100-5p and miR-298-5p, which have consistently been linked to neurodegenerative diseases, entered microglia, located to their endosomes, and directly bound to human TLR8. The miRNA-TLR interaction required novel sequence features, but no specific structure formation of mature miRNA. As a consequence of miR-100-5p- and miR-298-5p-induced TLR activation, cortical neurons underwent cell-autonomous apoptosis. Presence of miR-100-5p and miR-298-5p in cerebrospinal fluid led to neurodegeneration and microglial accumulation in the murine cerebral cortex through TLR7 signaling. Conclusion Our data demonstrate that specific miRNAs are released from apoptotic cortical neurons, serve as endogenous TLR7/8 ligands, and thereby trigger further neuronal apoptosis in the CNS. Our findings underline the recently discovered role of miRNAs as extracellular signaling molecules, particularly in the context of neurodegeneration. |
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Thomas Wallach Zoé J. Mossmann Michal Szczepek Max Wetzel Rui Machado Martin Raden Milad Miladi Gunnar Kleinau Christina Krüger Paul Dembny Drew Adler Yuanyuan Zhai Victor Kumbol Omar Dzaye Jutta Schüler Matthias Futschik Rolf Backofen Patrick Scheerer Seija Lehnardt |
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Thomas Wallach Zoé J. Mossmann Michal Szczepek Max Wetzel Rui Machado Martin Raden Milad Miladi Gunnar Kleinau Christina Krüger Paul Dembny Drew Adler Yuanyuan Zhai Victor Kumbol Omar Dzaye Jutta Schüler Matthias Futschik Rolf Backofen Patrick Scheerer Seija Lehnardt |
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MicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration |
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MicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration |
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MicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration |
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MicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration |
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MicroRNA-100-5p and microRNA-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous Toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration |
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microrna-100-5p and microrna-298-5p released from apoptotic cortical neurons are endogenous toll-like receptor 7/8 ligands that contribute to neurodegeneration |
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