The development of preeclampsia (PE) is associated with the impaired trophoblast motility. MicroRNAs (miRs) contribute to the modulation of trophoblast invasion. In the current study, the role of miR-206/AGTR1 in the TNF-alpha-induced invasion defect of trophoblasts was explored. The levels of miR-206 and ATGR1 in clinical placenta tissues were investigated. Trophoblasts were treated with TNF-alpha, and the levels of miR-206 and ATGR1 were modulated. Changes in cell viability, invasion, and inflammation in trophoblasts were detected. The level of miR-206 was induced, while the level of AGTR1 was suppressed in placenta tissues. In in vitro assays, TNF-alpha suppressed viability, induced inflammatory response, inhibited invasion, upregulated miR-206, and down-regulated AGTR1. The inhibited expression of miR-206 or the overexpression of AGTR1 counteracted the effects of TNF-alpha, indicating the key role of the miR-206/AGTR1 in progression of PE. Collectively, miR-206 suppressed viability, induced inflammatory response, and decreased invasion of trophoblasts by inhibiting AGTR1.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology The 1st People's Hospital of Wenling Wenling China

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