2024
microRNA-33 controls hunger signaling in hypothalamic AgRP neurons
Price N, Fernández-Tussy P, Varela L, Cardelo M, Shanabrough M, Aryal B, de Cabo R, Suárez Y, Horvath T, Fernández-Hernando C. microRNA-33 controls hunger signaling in hypothalamic AgRP neurons. Nature Communications 2024, 15: 2131. PMID: 38459068, PMCID: PMC10923783, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46427-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAgRP neuronsFeeding behaviorFatty acid metabolismNon-coding RNAsMitochondrial biogenesisRegulatory pathwaysTarget genesHypothalamic AgRP neuronsExcessive nutrient intakeCentral regulatorBioenergetic processesAcid metabolismActivation of AgRP neuronsModulate feeding behaviorCentral regulation of feeding behaviorRegulation of feeding behaviorMiR-33Hunger signalsMicroRNA-33Metabolic diseasesAlternative therapeutic approachLoss of miR-33Mouse modelMetabolic dysfunctionRegulation
2023
microRNA-33 deficiency in macrophages enhances autophagy, improves mitochondrial homeostasis, and protects against lung fibrosis
Ahangari F, Price N, Malik S, Chioccioli M, Bärnthaler T, Adams T, Kim J, Pradeep S, Ding S, Cosme C, Rose K, McDonough J, Aurelien N, Ibarra G, Omote N, Schupp J, DeIuliis G, Nunez J, Sharma L, Ryu C, Dela Cruz C, Liu X, Prasse A, Rosas I, Bahal R, Fernandez-Hernando C, Kaminski N. microRNA-33 deficiency in macrophages enhances autophagy, improves mitochondrial homeostasis, and protects against lung fibrosis. JCI Insight 2023, 8: e158100. PMID: 36626225, PMCID: PMC9977502, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.158100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisPulmonary fibrosisMiR-33MiR-33 levelsSpecific genetic ablationBronchoalveolar lavage cellsNovel therapeutic approachesMitochondrial homeostasisFatty acid metabolismMacrophages protectsBleomycin injuryLavage cellsLung fibrosisHealthy controlsInflammatory responseTherapeutic approachesImmunometabolic responsesCholesterol effluxFibrosisFatal diseasePharmacological inhibitionSterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP) genesGenetic ablationMacrophagesEx vivo mouse
2021
miR‐33 in cardiometabolic diseases: lessons learned from novel animal models and approaches
Price NL, Goedeke L, Suárez Y, Fernández‐Hernando C. miR‐33 in cardiometabolic diseases: lessons learned from novel animal models and approaches. EMBO Molecular Medicine 2021, 13: emmm202012606. PMID: 33938628, PMCID: PMC8103095, DOI: 10.15252/emmm.202012606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMicroRNA regulation of cholesterol metabolism
Citrin KM, Fernández‐Hernando C, Suárez Y. MicroRNA regulation of cholesterol metabolism. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2021, 1495: 55-77. PMID: 33521946, PMCID: PMC8938903, DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDifferent cell typesCell typesMultiple mRNA targetsCholesterol homeostasisSmall noncoding RNAsMicroRNA activityCholesterol-laden cellsMicroRNA regulationCholesterol metabolismMRNA targetsNoncoding RNAsPosttranscriptional levelGene expressionSpecialized functionsMicroRNAsCurrent knowledgeTarget interactionsHomeostasisMetabolismPathwayExpressionMultiple stagesRNARegulationDistinctive effectsLoss of hepatic miR-33 improves metabolic homeostasis and liver function without altering body weight or atherosclerosis
Price NL, Zhang X, Fernández-Tussy P, Singh AK, Burnap SA, Rotllan N, Goedeke L, Sun J, Canfrán-Duque A, Aryal B, Mayr M, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. Loss of hepatic miR-33 improves metabolic homeostasis and liver function without altering body weight or atherosclerosis. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2021, 118: e2006478118. PMID: 33495342, PMCID: PMC7865172, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2006478118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiR-33 deficiencyHDL-C levelsMiR-33Body weightAtherosclerotic plaque sizeAtherosclerotic plaque burdenDevelopment of fibrosisCholesterol transport capacityCholesterol transporter ABCA1High-density lipoprotein biogenesisSREBP2 transcription factorKnockout mouse modelConditional knockout mouse modelPlaque burdenCardiometabolic diseasesChow dietLiver functionMetabolic dysfunctionHDL metabolismHyperlipidemic conditionsMouse modelGlucose homeostasisCholesterol effluxLipid metabolismObesity
2019
Specific Disruption of Abca1 Targeting Largely Mimics the Effects of miR-33 Knockout on Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux and Atherosclerotic Plaque Development
Price NL, Rotllan N, Zhang X, Canfrán-Duque A, Nottoli T, Suarez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. Specific Disruption of Abca1 Targeting Largely Mimics the Effects of miR-33 Knockout on Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux and Atherosclerotic Plaque Development. Circulation Research 2019, 124: 874-880. PMID: 30707082, PMCID: PMC6417928, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.118.314415.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage cholesterol effluxAtherosclerotic plaque formationCholesterol effluxMiR-33Proatherogenic effectsABCA1 expressionBone marrowDeficient animalsPlaque formationMiR-33-deficient miceHigh-fat diet feedingHepatic ABCA1 expressionAtherosclerotic plaque burdenFat diet feedingDevelopment of obesityNovel mouse modelAtherosclerotic plaque developmentFoam cell formationPlaque burdenDeficient miceDiet feedingMetabolic dysfunctionSpecific disruptionMouse modelKnockout mice
2018
Genetic Ablation of miR-33 Increases Food Intake, Enhances Adipose Tissue Expansion, and Promotes Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Price NL, Singh AK, Rotllan N, Goedeke L, Wing A, Canfrán-Duque A, Diaz-Ruiz A, Araldi E, Baldán Á, Camporez JP, Suárez Y, Rodeheffer MS, Shulman GI, de Cabo R, Fernández-Hernando C. Genetic Ablation of miR-33 Increases Food Intake, Enhances Adipose Tissue Expansion, and Promotes Obesity and Insulin Resistance. Cell Reports 2018, 22: 2133-2145. PMID: 29466739, PMCID: PMC5860817, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2018.01.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdipose TissueAdiposityAnimalsCholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLEatingEnzyme ActivationGene DeletionGene Expression RegulationGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGerm CellsInflammation MediatorsInsulin ResistanceLipid MetabolismLiverMice, Inbred C57BLMicroRNAsModels, BiologicalObesityProtein Kinase C-epsilonSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1ConceptsMiR-33Insulin resistanceFood intakeIncreases food intakeAdipose tissue expansionKey metabolic tissuesWild-type animalsPromotes obesityImpaired lipolysisPair feedingCardiovascular diseaseMetabolic dysfunctionTherapeutic modulationAdipose tissueLipid uptakeMiRNA-based therapiesMetabolic tissuesGenetic ablationTissue expansionMiceObesityTherapyDeleterious effectsDiseasePrevious reports
2017
Genetic Dissection of the Impact of miR-33a and miR-33b during the Progression of Atherosclerosis
Price NL, Rotllan N, Canfrán-Duque A, Zhang X, Pati P, Arias N, Moen J, Mayr M, Ford DA, Baldán Á, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. Genetic Dissection of the Impact of miR-33a and miR-33b during the Progression of Atherosclerosis. Cell Reports 2017, 21: 1317-1330. PMID: 29091769, PMCID: PMC5687841, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.10.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortaAtherosclerosisATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1Blood GlucoseCells, CulturedCholesterolCholesterol, HDLDisease ProgressionGene Regulatory NetworksMacrophages, PeritonealMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMicroRNAsMitochondrial Trifunctional Protein, beta SubunitMyocardiumReceptors, LDLConceptsPlaque burdenMiR-33MiR-33-deficient miceReduced plaque burdenProgression of atherosclerosisPro-atherogenic effectsMacrophage cholesterol effluxDecreases lipid accumulationTreatment of atherosclerosisMacrophage-specific lossMiR-33 deficiencyPromotes obesityHDL levelsInsulin resistancePlaque macrophagesProtective effectHyperlipidemic conditionsCholesterol effluxPlaque developmentLipid metabolismAtherosclerosisLipid accumulationHDL biogenesisPromising targetMacrophagesMacrophage deficiency of miR‐21 promotes apoptosis, plaque necrosis, and vascular inflammation during atherogenesis
Canfrán‐Duque A, Rotllan N, Zhang X, Fernández‐Fuertes M, Ramírez‐Hidalgo C, Araldi E, Daimiel L, Busto R, Fernández‐Hernando C, Suárez Y. Macrophage deficiency of miR‐21 promotes apoptosis, plaque necrosis, and vascular inflammation during atherogenesis. EMBO Molecular Medicine 2017, 9: 1244-1262. PMID: 28674080, PMCID: PMC5582411, DOI: 10.15252/emmm.201607492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsER stress-induced apoptosisPost-translational degradationFoam cell formationMiR-21MiR-21 target genesTarget genesJNK signalingPlaque necrosisAbundant miRNAVascular inflammationAccumulation of lipidsHematopoietic cellsMacrophage apoptosisCell formationAberrant expressionMacrophage deficiencyApoptosisCholesterol effluxProgression of atherosclerosisChronic inflammatory diseasePathophysiological processesInflammatory cellsExpressionInflammatory diseasesCardiovascular disease
2015
MicroRNA-148a regulates LDL receptor and ABCA1 expression to control circulating lipoprotein levels
Goedeke L, Rotllan N, Canfrán-Duque A, Aranda JF, Ramírez CM, Araldi E, Lin CS, Anderson NN, Wagschal A, de Cabo R, Horton JD, Lasunción MA, Näär AM, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. MicroRNA-148a regulates LDL receptor and ABCA1 expression to control circulating lipoprotein levels. Nature Medicine 2015, 21: 1280-1289. PMID: 26437365, PMCID: PMC4711995, DOI: 10.1038/nm.3949.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1Cholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLGene Expression RegulationHep G2 CellsHepatocytesHigh-Throughput Screening AssaysHumansLiverMiceMicroRNAsReceptors, LDLRNA Processing, Post-TranscriptionalSignal TransductionSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1Dietary lipids modulate the expression of miR‐107, an miRNA that regulates the circadian system
Daimiel‐Ruiz L, Klett‐Mingo M, Konstantinidou V, Micó V, Aranda JF, García B, Martínez‐Botas J, Dávalos A, Fernández‐Hernando C, Ordovás JM. Dietary lipids modulate the expression of miR‐107, an miRNA that regulates the circadian system. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research 2015, 59: 552-565. PMID: 25522185, PMCID: PMC4591752, DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201400616.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular diseaseMiR-107Cardio-protective effectsType 2 diabetesUnhealthy dietary habitsCircadian rhythmCaco-2 cellsCVD riskConjugated linoleic acidPharmacological treatmentProtective effectDietary habitsMetabolic disordersDietary lipidsPutative target genesDocosahexanoic acidRelevant transcription factorsMultiple metabolic pathwaysRole of miRNAsOwn promoterTranscription factorsTarget genesDiseaseGene resultsGene expression
2014
Improved repair of dermal wounds in mice lacking microRNA‐155
van Solingen C, Araldi E, Chamorro‐Jorganes A, Fernández‐Hernando C, Suárez Y. Improved repair of dermal wounds in mice lacking microRNA‐155. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine 2014, 18: 1104-1112. PMID: 24636235, PMCID: PMC4112003, DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.12255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiR-155Wound tissueWound healingIncreased expressionWound closureImpaired wound repairAnalysis of woundsSkin of miceMiR-155 targetsType 1 collagenWild-type animalsInflammatory mediatorsWT miceWound healing processImmune responseInterleukin-4Healthy skinMicroRNA-155Punch woundsMiceElevated numbersBeneficial effectsWound closingDermal wound healingDermal wounds
2013
Emerging role of MicroRNAs in the regulation of lipid metabolism
Fernández‐Hernando C. Emerging role of MicroRNAs in the regulation of lipid metabolism. Hepatology 2013, 57: 432-434. PMID: 22806606, DOI: 10.1002/hep.25960.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Cardiovascular dysregulation of miR‐17‐92 causes a lethal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenesis
Danielson LS, Park DS, Rotllan N, Chamorro‐Jorganes A, Guijarro MV, Fernandez‐Hernando C, Fishman GI, Phoon CK, Hernando E. Cardiovascular dysregulation of miR‐17‐92 causes a lethal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenesis. The FASEB Journal 2012, 27: 1460-1467. PMID: 23271053, PMCID: PMC3606524, DOI: 10.1096/fj.12-221994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmooth muscle tissueHypertrophic cardiomyopathyMiR-17Dose-dependent inductionMuscle tissueCardiovascular dysregulationArrhythmia inducibilityNovel direct targetMicroRNA cluster miR-17Lethal cardiomyopathyPremature mortalityTransgenic heartsMouse modelHeart sizeCluster miR-17CardiomyopathyPrecise mechanismLuciferase assayDirect targetExpression levelsPathological functionsExpression analysisConditional overexpressionTransgenic animalsHeartMicroRNAs regulating lipid metabolism in atherogenesis
Rayner K, Fernandez-Hernando C, Moore K. MicroRNAs regulating lipid metabolism in atherogenesis. Thrombosis And Haemostasis 2012, 107: 642-647. PMID: 22274626, PMCID: PMC3618663, DOI: 10.1160/th11-10-0694.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAtherosclerosisATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1ATP-Binding Cassette TransportersCholesterolDisease Models, AnimalFatty AcidsGene Expression RegulationHumansLipid MetabolismLipoproteins, HDLLipoproteins, VLDLLiverMiceMicroRNAsModels, BiologicalSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 2TriglyceridesConceptsSmall non-coding RNAsImportant post-transcriptional regulatorsCellular sterol levelsPost-transcriptional regulatorsNon-coding RNAsVariety of genesSterol response elementFatty acid homeostasisIntronic microRNAsLipid metabolismFatty acid synthesisHost genesTranscription factorsProtein geneCholesterol exportMetabolic programsKey regulatorFatty acid oxidationResponse elementHigh-density lipoproteinMicroRNAsRelated metabolic diseasesGenesABCA1 pathwayAcid homeostasis
2011
miR-33a/b contribute to the regulation of fatty acid metabolism and insulin signaling
Dávalos A, Goedeke L, Smibert P, Ramírez CM, Warrier NP, Andreo U, Cirera-Salinas D, Rayner K, Suresh U, Pastor-Pareja JC, Esplugues E, Fisher EA, Penalva LO, Moore KJ, Suárez Y, Lai EC, Fernández-Hernando C. miR-33a/b contribute to the regulation of fatty acid metabolism and insulin signaling. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2011, 108: 9232-9237. PMID: 21576456, PMCID: PMC3107310, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1102281108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFatty acid metabolismFatty acid oxidationMiR-33aInsulin receptor substrate 2Sirtuin 6Acid metabolismInsulin-signaling pathwayIntronic microRNAsSterol regulatory element-binding protein 2Acid oxidationHost genesKey enzymeHepatic cell linesMetabolic syndromeCarnitine palmitoyltransferase 1AMetabolic pathwaysSubstrate 2Cellular imbalanceProtein 2Cholesterol homeostasisGenesCell linesLevels of HDLPathwayMetabolism results
2010
MiR-33 Contributes to the Regulation of Cholesterol Homeostasis
Rayner KJ, Suárez Y, Dávalos A, Parathath S, Fitzgerald ML, Tamehiro N, Fisher EA, Moore KJ, Fernández-Hernando C. MiR-33 Contributes to the Regulation of Cholesterol Homeostasis. Science 2010, 328: 1570-1573. PMID: 20466885, PMCID: PMC3114628, DOI: 10.1126/science.1189862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApolipoprotein A-IATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 1ATP-Binding Cassette TransportersCarrier ProteinsCell LineCholesterolCholesterol, DietaryDietary FatsGene Expression RegulationHomeostasisHumansHypercholesterolemiaIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsIntronsLipoproteinsLipoproteins, HDLLiverMacrophagesMacrophages, PeritonealMembrane GlycoproteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMicroRNAsNiemann-Pick C1 ProteinProteinsSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 2TransfectionConceptsSterol regulatory element-binding factor-2MiR-33Cellular cholesterol transportCholesterol effluxExpression of genesIntronic microRNAsTranscriptional regulatorsTriphosphate-binding cassette transportersAdenosine triphosphate-binding cassette transportersCellular cholesterol effluxCassette transportersHDL biogenesisHuman cellsCellular levelCholesterol homeostasisABCA1 expressionFactor 2Mouse macrophagesGenesLentiviral deliveryCholesterol transportExpressionABCA1Cholesterol metabolismEfflux
2007
Dicer Dependent MicroRNAs Regulate Gene Expression and Functions in Human Endothelial Cells
Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C, Pober JS, Sessa WC. Dicer Dependent MicroRNAs Regulate Gene Expression and Functions in Human Endothelial Cells. Circulation Research 2007, 100: 1164-1173. PMID: 17379831, DOI: 10.1161/01.res.0000265065.26744.17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGene expressionHuman endothelial cellsEndogenous miRNA levelsImportance of miRNAsMaturation of microRNAsEC gene expressionEndothelial cellsTek/TieKnockdown of DicerDICER-dependent microRNAsRole of DicerMiRNA expression profilesKDR/VEGFR2MiR-222/221Dicer knockdownDependent microRNAsSynthase protein levelsDicerKey regulatorExpression profilesKey enzymePhysiological pathwaysCord formationEndothelial biologyMiRNAs