Abstract
Circular RNA (circRNA) is a special category of non-coding RNA that has garnered increasing attention in the exploration of lipid metabolism. However, the functional regulation mechanisms of circRNAs in obesity diseases remain unclear. By whole transcriptome sequencing, a total of 164 circular RNAs were found to exhibit differential expression between lean and obese individuals. RT-qPCR was used to detect significant expression of circMAPK9 in obese individuals, and it was closely related to BMI. Western blot, triglyceride detection, and Oil Red O staining were employed to investigate the role of circMAPK9/hsa-miR-1322/FTO in adipogenesis. In adipocytes, the connection between hsa-miR-1322 and circMAPK9 was verified using fluorescence in situ hybridization, luciferase reporter assay, and RNA immunoprecipitation. It was found that circMAPK9 competed for binding hsa-miR-1322 in the cytoplasm, weakening the inhibitory effect on FTO and promoting adipogenesis. Our study revealed the regulatory mechanism and important role of circMAPK9 in the process of adipogenesis.
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