Jiang YS, Wei WS, Xie DT, Guo G. Circular RNAs inducing the osteogenic differentiation of dental mesenchymal stem cells via microRNA sponging. World J Stem Cells 2025; 17(5): 101638 [DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i5.101638]
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Dao-Tao Xie, MD, Professor, Norxin International Technology Innovation Cooperation Platform, Changle West Road, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China. daotaoxie@gmail.com
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World J Stem Cells. May 26, 2025; 17(5): 101638 Published online May 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i5.101638
Circular RNAs inducing the osteogenic differentiation of dental mesenchymal stem cells via microRNA sponging
Yong-Song Jiang, Wei-Sheng Wei, Dao-Tao Xie, Gang Guo
Yong-Song Jiang, Wei-Sheng Wei, Department of Orthopedic, The Central Hospital of Yongzhou, Yongzhou 425000, Hunan Province, China
Yong-Song Jiang, Wei-Sheng Wei, Department of Orthopedic, Yongzhou Hospital Affiliated to University of South China, Yongzhou 425000, Hunan Province, China
Dao-Tao Xie, Gang Guo, Norxin International Technology Innovation Cooperation Platform, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
Co-first authors: Yong-Song Jiang and Wei-Sheng Wei.
Co-corresponding authors: Dao-Tao Xie and Gang Guo.
Author contributions: Jiang YS and Wei WS were contributors to the database search and preparing the paper draft, table, and figure, and revised the manuscript, they contributed equally to this manuscript as co-first authors; Xie DT and Guo G contributed to the conception and design of the work, corrected the draft and approved the revised manuscript, and they contributed equally to this manuscript as co-corresponding authors. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript. All authors agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Dao-Tao Xie, MD, Professor, Norxin International Technology Innovation Cooperation Platform, Changle West Road, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China. daotaoxie@gmail.com
Received: September 21, 2024 Revised: November 24, 2024 Accepted: April 14, 2025 Published online: May 26, 2025 Processing time: 246 Days and 16.5 Hours
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a distinct type of nonlinear and noncoding RNAs endogenously expressed by pre-mRNA back-splicing and crucial in transcriptional and posttranscriptional regulation. CircRNAs can regulate cellular and molecular pathways through various mechanisms, such as microRNA sponging. Numerous studies have indicated the regulatory roles of circRNAs in the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells (SCs) isolated from different sources. Dental tissue-derived mesenchymal SCs (MSCs) have received considerable attention in artificial bone engineering, in which SCs are used to manufacture functional bone tissues to repair bone defects. Recently, studies have reported the regulatory roles of circRNAs in the osteogenic differentiation of dental-derived MSCs, such as apical papillae, dental pulp, and dental follicle SCs. This review aimed to discuss the findings of studies evaluating the contribution of circRNAs to the osteogenic differentiation of dental-derived MSCs.
Core Tip: Several circular RNAs were found to induce osteogenesis in dental mesenchymal stem cells through acting as microRNA sponges leading to eliminating the inhibitory impacts of microRNAs on downstream target genes. These circular RNAs can help identify new molecular elements that provide diagnostic biomarkers and/or therapeutic targets for treating bone-associated dental disorders.
