Abstract
BackgroundThe basic functions of keratinocyte are crucial steps during skin wound healing. KCNQ1OT1 long noncoding RNA was found to accelerate the migration and proliferation of keratinocyte in psoriasis. Here, we elucidated the action and mechanism of KCNQ1OT1 in skin wound healing. MethodsExpression levels of genes and proteins were evaluated by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blotting. Cell migration was assessed by using scratch and transwell assays. The interaction between miR-200b-3p and KCNQ1OT1 or SERP1 (Stress Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein 1) was confirmed by bioinformatics analysis, dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay and pull-down assay. ResultsKCNQ1OT1 had increased significantly in wound edge 1 day and 7 day after injury. Functionally, overexpression of KCNQ1OT1 promoted keratinocyte migration. Mechanistically, KCNQ1OT1/miR-200b-3p/SERP1 constituted a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network in keratinocytes. A series of rescue experiments showed that miR-200b-3p up-regulation in keratinocytes attenuated the pro-migration action of KCNQ1OT1 in cells. Moreover, knockdown of miR-200b-3p could promote keratinocyte migration, which was abolished by SERP1 silencing. KCNQ1OT1 competitively sponged for miR-200b-3p to elevate the expression of its target SERP1. ConclusionKCNQ1OT1 could promote keratinocyte migration by miR-200b-3p/SERP1 axis, suggesting that KCNQ1OT1 might play a crucial role in skin wound healing.
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