Roles of miR-31 and endothelin-1 in psoriasis vulgaris: pathophysiological functions and potential biomarkers

Physiol Res. 2017 Dec 20;66(6):987-992. doi: 10.33549/physiolres.933615. Epub 2017 Sep 22.

Abstract

Psoriatic lesions are characterized by hyperproliferation, aberrant differentiation of keratinocytes resistant to apoptosis and inflammation. miR-31 plays pro-proliferative, pro-differentiative and pro-inflammatory roles and modulates apoptosis in psoriatic keratinocytes. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is produced by psoriatic keratinocytes and suppresses apoptosis. Inflammation increases the production of ET-1, which in turn leads to the chronic stimulation of keratinocyte proliferation. The aim of this study was to identify the putative link between two potential biomarkers (miR-31 and ET-1) in patients with psoriasis. The study design included experimental group (29 patients with psoriasis), and the control group (22 blood donors). The PASI score evaluated the state of the disease (median: 18.6; interquartile range 14.5-20.9). Both, the serum level of ET-1 and the whole blood level of miR-31 were significantly increased (p<0.001 and p<0.05, respectively) in patients compared to the controls. However, a significant negative relationship between ET-1 and miR-31 was observed (Spearman's rho=-037, p=0.05). It is possible that a negative feedback loop will be present between miR-31 and ET-1. Our results indicate that miR-31 and ET-1, potential biomarkers of the disease, play significant roles in the pathophysiology of psoriasis.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Circulating MicroRNA / blood*
  • Circulating MicroRNA / genetics
  • Endothelin-1 / blood*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • MicroRNAs / blood*
  • MicroRNAs / genetics
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / blood*
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis / genetics
  • Psoriasis / physiopathology
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Up-Regulation
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Circulating MicroRNA
  • Endothelin-1
  • MIRN31 microRNA, human
  • MicroRNAs