Abstract
ObjectivesLong non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) act as an indispensable role in the Preeclampsia (PE)-related trophoblast function, while its relationship with Small Nucleolar RNA Host Gene 22 (SNHG22) remains unknown. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the roles of lncRNA SNHG22 in the Preeclampsia (PE)-related trophoblasts function and the underlying mechanism. MethodNormal placentas and placentas from PE patients were collected to detect the expression of lncRNA SNHG22. Then, trophoblasts HTR-8/Svneo and JEG-3 were purchased, cultured, and treated to investigate the roles of lncRNA SNHG22 on cell migration and invasion as well as its underlying regulatory mechanism. ResultsThe SNHG22 was downregulated in PE patients, and it was found that SNHG22 overexpression could drive migration and invasion of trophoblasts, while SNHG22 depletion exerted a suppressive effect. Mechanistically, SNHG22 was validated to regulate microRNA-128-3p (miR-128-3p), and Protocadherin 11 X-Linked (PCDH11X) was identified as the target gene of miR-128-3p. Furthermore, it was found that SNHG22 acted as a promoter in the migration and invasion of trophoblast cells in a miR-128-3p/PCDH11X dependent manner, and SNHG22 silencing weakened the activation of PCDH11X-mediated PI3K/Akt signaling pathways through inhibiting miR-128-3p, thereby preventing migration and invasion of trophoblasts. ConclusionSNHG22 acted as a driver in the migration and invasion of trophoblasts and may be considered a candidate for the amelioration of PE.
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