#9357. Roles of miR-432 and circ_0000418 in mediating the anti-depressant action of ADAR1
November 2026 | publication date |
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Journal’s subject area: |
Psychiatry and Mental Health;
Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology;
Behavioral Neuroscience;
Physiology;
Endocrine and Autonomic Systems; |
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Abstract:
Adenosine deaminase acting on RNA1 (ADAR1) is a newly discovered epigenetic molecule marker that is sensitive to environmental stressors. A recent study has demonstrated that ADAR1 affects BDNF expression via miR-432 and is involved in antidepressant action. However, the detailed molecular mechanism is still unclear. We have uncovered a new molecular mechanism showing the involvement of miR-432 and circ_0000418 in mediating the antidepressant action of ADAR1. We demonstrate that the ADAR1 inducer (IFN-?) alleviates the depressive-like behaviors of BALB/c mice treated with chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) exposure. Moreover, both in vivo and in vitro studies show that ADAR1 differently impacts miR-432 and circ_0000418 expressions. Furthermore, the in vitro results demonstrate that circ_0000418 oppositely affects BDNF expression. Together, our results indicate that ADAR1 affects CUS-induced depressive-like behavior and BDNF expression by acting on miR-432 and circ_0000418. Elucidation of this new molecular mechanism will not only provide insights into further understanding the important role of ADAR1 in stress-induced depressive-like behavior but also suggest a potential therapeutic strategy for developing novel anti-depressive drugs.
Keywords:
Adenosine deaminase acting on RNA1; Chronic unpredictable stress; Circ_0000418; Depression; MiR-432
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