Comprehensive circRNA/miRNA/mRNA analysis reveals circRNAs protect against toxicity induced by BPA in GC-2 cells

Epigenomics. 2019 Jun;11(8):935-949. doi: 10.2217/epi-2018-0217. Epub 2019 Apr 25.

Abstract

Aim: To identify the circRNAs expression pattern and roles in bisphenol A (BPA) induced germ cell apoptosis. Materials & methods: We performed circRNA/miRNA/mRNA-Seq in 120 μM BPA treated and nontreated GC-2 cells. Bioinformatic analysis, qPCR, apoptosis assays, luciferase report were done in the function analysis. Results: A large number of apoptosis related circRNAs/miRNAs/mRNAs were differentially expressed with competing endogenous RNA network constructed. Interestingly, most investigated upregulated circRNAs, including circDcbld2, circMapk1, circMpp6 and circTbc1d20 showed protective effects in antagonizing BPA toxicity, with the effects individually and synergistically observed. CircMapk1 may take its role by sponging miR-214-3p. Conclusion: circRNAs can play protective roles via sponging miRNAs in toxicity. Some circRNAs may serve as novel targets for BPA toxicity intervention or as biomarkers.

Keywords: BPA; apoptosis; circRNA; miRNA; spermatocyte.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis / drug effects
  • Benzhydryl Compounds / toxicity*
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Computational Biology
  • Gene Knockdown Techniques
  • Genes, Reporter
  • Humans
  • Male
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • Phenols / toxicity*
  • RNA, Circular / genetics*
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics*
  • Spermatocytes / drug effects
  • Up-Regulation / drug effects

Substances

  • Benzhydryl Compounds
  • Biomarkers
  • MicroRNAs
  • Phenols
  • RNA, Circular
  • RNA, Messenger
  • bisphenol A