MicroRNA fragments derived from Streptococcus pyogenes enable activation of neutrophil phagocytosis: in vitro study. 2013

Taiji Ogawa, and Yutaka Terao, and Mariko Honda-Ogawa, and Sakae Hashimoto, and Kazunori Ikebe, and Yoshinobu Maeda, and Shigetada Kawabata
Department of Oral and Molecular Microbiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.

MicroRNAs are single-stranded RNAs that regulate gene expression by forming imperfect base pairs, which have also been speculated to play regulatory roles in gene expression of Streptococcus pyogenes itself. We hypothesized that bacterial microRNAs cause molecular interference in host, when there is high homology to human microRNAs. Total RNA from cultured S. pyogenes strain SSI-1 was isolated and the cDNA fragments were then inserted into vector plasmid and transformed to competent cells, after which genomic sequence analyses were performed. Cell transfection, evaluation of mRNA transcription, measurement of inflammatory mediators, and assessment of surviving bacteria with murine splenocytes were also performed. Three microRNAs were selected from about 600 candidates according to their homology with human genome DNA. In the quantitative method, transcription of nasopharyngeal cells with microRNA was significantly lower in 2 of 11 targets, and greater in 10 of 11 targets. The ELISA findings revealed that transcription of MIP-2 was significantly greater with miR-SSI1-221 and miR-SSI1-281. Furthermore, strain SSI-1 had significantly higher survival in the supernatant of the control as compared to the miR-SSI1-221 and miR-SSI1-281 transfected cells. In conclusion, microRNA fragments derived from S. pyogenes have a high homology to the human genome and contribute to enhancement of the host immune system.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009504 Neutrophils Granular leukocytes having a nucleus with three to five lobes connected by slender threads of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing fine inconspicuous granules and stainable by neutral dyes. LE Cells,Leukocytes, Polymorphonuclear,Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes,Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils,Neutrophil Band Cells,Band Cell, Neutrophil,Cell, LE,LE Cell,Leukocyte, Polymorphonuclear,Neutrophil,Neutrophil Band Cell,Neutrophil, Polymorphonuclear,Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte,Polymorphonuclear Neutrophil
D010587 Phagocytosis The engulfing and degradation of microorganisms; other cells that are dead, dying, or pathogenic; and foreign particles by phagocytic cells (PHAGOCYTES). Phagocytoses
D010614 Pharynx A funnel-shaped fibromuscular tube that conducts food to the ESOPHAGUS, and air to the LARYNX and LUNGS. It is located posterior to the NASAL CAVITY; ORAL CAVITY; and LARYNX, and extends from the SKULL BASE to the inferior border of the CRICOID CARTILAGE anteriorly and to the inferior border of the C6 vertebra posteriorly. It is divided into the NASOPHARYNX; OROPHARYNX; and HYPOPHARYNX (laryngopharynx). Throat,Pharynxs,Throats
D002460 Cell Line Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely. Cell Lines,Line, Cell,Lines, Cell
D004269 DNA, Bacterial Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of bacteria. Bacterial DNA
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001422 Bacterial Adhesion Physicochemical property of fimbriated (FIMBRIAE, BACTERIAL) and non-fimbriated bacteria of attaching to cells, tissue, and nonbiological surfaces. It is a factor in bacterial colonization and pathogenicity. Adhesion, Bacterial,Adhesions, Bacterial,Bacterial Adhesions
D012689 Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid The sequential correspondence of nucleotides in one nucleic acid molecule with those of another nucleic acid molecule. Sequence homology is an indication of the genetic relatedness of different organisms and gene function. Base Sequence Homology,Homologous Sequences, Nucleic Acid,Homologs, Nucleic Acid Sequence,Homology, Base Sequence,Homology, Nucleic Acid Sequence,Nucleic Acid Sequence Homologs,Nucleic Acid Sequence Homology,Sequence Homology, Base,Base Sequence Homologies,Homologies, Base Sequence,Sequence Homologies, Base
D013297 Streptococcus pyogenes A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from skin lesions, blood, inflammatory exudates, and the upper respiratory tract of humans. It is a group A hemolytic Streptococcus that can cause SCARLET FEVER and RHEUMATIC FEVER. Flesh-Eating Bacteria,Streptococcus Group A,Bacteria, Flesh-Eating

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