MiR-155-5p Elevated by Ochratoxin A Induces Intestinal Fibrosis and Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition through TGF-β Regulated Signaling Pathway In Vitro and In Vivo

Kyu Hyun Rhee, Seon Ah Yang, Min Cheol Pyo, Jae Min Lim, Kwang Won Lee

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    Abstract

    Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin that induces fibrosis and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transitions (EMT) in kidneys and livers. It enters our bodies through food consumption, where it is absorbed in the intestines. However, the impact of OTA on the intestines is yet to be studied. MicroRNA (miRNAs) are small non-coding single-stranded RNAs that block the transcription of specific mRNAs and are, therefore, involved in many biochemical processes. Our findings indicate that OTA can induce EMT and intestinal fibrosis both in vivo and in vitro. This study examines the impact of OTA on intestinal toxicity and the role of miRNAs in this process. Following OTA treatment, miR-155-5p was the most elevated miRNA by next-generation sequencing. Our research showed that OTA increased miR-155-5p levels through transforming growth factor β (TGF-β), leading to the development of intestinal fibrosis and EMT. Additionally, the study identified that the modulation of TGF-β and miR-155-5p by OTA is linked to the inhibition of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein β (C/EBPβ) and Smad2/3 accumulation in the progression of intestinal fibrosis.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number473
    JournalToxins
    Volume15
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2023 Jul

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    Keywords

    • EMT
    • TGF-β
    • intestinal fibrosis
    • miR-155-5p
    • ochratoxin A

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Toxicology
    • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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