Long Non-coding RNA XIST Promotes Osteoporosis by Inhibiting the Differentiation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell by Sponging MiR-29b-3p That Suppresses Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase
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Bone formation is important in the development of osteoporosis (OP). X-inactive specific transcript (XIST), a lncRNA, is involved in this process; however, mode of its action is not known. We compared the serum levels of XIST and miR-29b-3p among the patients with and without OP. In rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), during osteogenic differentiation, XIST expression was detected first, followed by overexpression or suppression of miR-29b-3p and NNMT. Expression of osteogenic genes, ALP (electrochemical alkaline phosphatase) and RUNX2 (Runt-related transcription factor 2) were detected by RT-qPCR and western blots, and the calcium nodules in BMSCs were detected by staining. The relationships of XIST, miR-29b-3p, and NNMT were characterized by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Serum XIST was significantly upregulated in patients of OP. XIST downregulated the ALP and Runx2 levels and inhibited calcium nodules, whereas low expression of XIST reversed these events. MiR-29b-3p was inhibited by XIST sponge and lowered the levels of ALP, Runx2, and calcium nodules. NNMT was negatively regulated by miR-29b-3p, promoting the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs. In conclusion, XIST is highly expressed in OP, and regulates NNMT by sponging miR-29b-3p to suppress the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs.
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