Abstract

Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) can be preserved for 42 days, and stored PRBCs have slow, dangerous changes over time during storage. miRNA is approximately 22 nucleotides long, a small single-stranded noncoding RNA molecule. miRNA guides by pairing bases with their downstream target mRNA to regulate negative expression. They are essential in many life processes, including cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. Therefore, miRNA alterations may represent possible biomarkers of PRBC storage lesions. This study is aimed at validating the miR-20a-5p in PRBC storage. Study Design and Methods. A total of 20 PRBC samples were divided into day 1 and day 20 storage groups. Total miRNA was extracted and quantified by probe-based RT-qPCR assays to explore the potential role of miRNAs in PRBC storage lesions. Upregulated miR-20a-5p in PRBC storage on day 20 compared to day 1. MiR-20a-5p promoted cell survival, which may affect the downstream regulation and decrease PRBC viability in prolonged storage. On this basis, this detection may help to assess the quality of stored PRBCs.

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