miR-146a and miR-150 promote the differentiation of CD133+ cells into T-lymphoid lineage

Mol Biol Rep. 2013 Aug;40(8):4713-9. doi: 10.1007/s11033-013-2567-6. Epub 2013 May 15.

Abstract

MicroRNAs control the genes involved in hematopoietic stem cell (HSCs) survival, proliferation and differentiation. The over-expression of miR-146 and miR-150 has been reported during differentiation of HSCs into T-lymphoid lineage. Therefore, in this study we evaluated the effect of their over-expression on CD133+ cells differentiation to T cells. miR-146a and miR-150 were separately and jointly transduced to human cord blood derived CD133+ cells (>97% purity). We used qRT-PCR to assess the expression of CD2, CD3ε, CD4, CD8, CD25, T cell receptor alpha (TCR-α) and Ikaros genes in differentiated cells 4 and 8 days after transduction of the miRNAs. Following the over-expression of miR-146a, significant up-regulation of CD2, CD4, CD25 and Ikaros genes were observed (P<0.01). On the other hand, over-expression of miR-150 caused an increase in the expression of Ikaros, CD4, CD25 and TCR-α. To evaluate the combinatorial effect of miR-146a and miR-150, transduction of both miRNAs was concurrently performed which led to increase in the expression of Ikaros, CD4 and CD3 genes. In conclusion, it seems that the effect of miR-150 and miR-146a on the promotion of T cell differentiation is time-dependant. Moreover, miRNAs could be used either as substitutes or complements of the conventional differentiation protocols for higher efficiency.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • AC133 Antigen
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Antigens, CD / metabolism*
  • Cell Differentiation / physiology*
  • Cell Line
  • DNA Primers / genetics
  • Fetal Blood / cytology
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Gene Expression Regulation / immunology*
  • Genetic Vectors
  • Glycoproteins / metabolism*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cells / metabolism
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs / genetics
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism*
  • Peptides / metabolism*
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • T-Lymphocytes / cytology*

Substances

  • AC133 Antigen
  • Antigens, CD
  • DNA Primers
  • Glycoproteins
  • MIRN146 microRNA, human
  • MIRN150 microRNA, human
  • MicroRNAs
  • PROM1 protein, human
  • Peptides