Abstract
Purpose
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles secreted by cells, which can transport different molecules, including nucleic acids. Dietary habits may induce gene regulation through the modulation of exosomal RNAs. We aimed at characterizing exosomal lncRNAs, mRNA and miRNAs modulation after a 1-year adherence to a low-fat diet (LFD) or to Mediterranean-based diets enriched in extra-virgin olive oil (MedDiet + EVOO) or in a mixture of nuts (MedDiet + Nuts).
Methods
Plasma samples were collected, at baseline and after 1 year of dietary interventions, from 150 participants included in the PREDIMED study (Reus Center). LncRNAs, mRNAs and miRNAs were isolated from plasma exosomes and screened. RT-qPCR validation was performed for miRNAs.
Results
Compared with LFD, 413 lncRNAs and 188 mRNAs, and 476 lncRNAs and 235 mRNAs were differentially modulated in response to the MedDiet + EVOO and MedDiet + Nuts interventions, respectively. In addition, after 1 year of dietary interventions, 26 circulating miRNAs were identified as differentially expressed between groups. After 1 year of intervention, 11 miRNAs significantly changed in LFD group, while 8 and 21 were modulated in response to the MedDiet enriched with EVOO or nuts, respectively. Bioinformatic analyses of differentially expressed miRNAs and their validated target genes suggest certain metabolic pathways are modulated by LFD (PI3K-Akt and AMPK), MedDiet + EVOO (PI3K-Akt, NF-kappa B, HIF-1, and insulin resistance), and MedDiet-Nuts (FoxO, PI3K-Akt, AMPK, p53 and HIF-1) interventions.
Conclusion
Results show that 1-year MedDiet + Nuts and MedDiet + EVOO dietary interventions modulate exosomal RNA content, with the former affecting a higher number of miRNAs. The modulation of exosomal RNAs could help explain how the adherence to a Mediterranean diet may lead to beneficial effects and deserves further investigation.
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Abbreviations
- CVD:
-
Cardiovascular disease
- c-miRNAs:
-
Circulating miRNAs
- lncRNAs:
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Long non-coding RNAs
- MedDiet:
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Mediterranean Diet
- miRNAs/miR:
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MicroRNAs
- mRNA:
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Messenger RNA
- RBP:
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RNA-binding proteins
- RT-qPCR:
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Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction
- PUFAs:
-
Poly-unsaturated fatty acids
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We are grateful to all the volunteers who participate in this study. DCM-E is a fellow of “Centro de Estudios Interdisciplinarios Básicos y Aplicados” (CEIBA), Colombia, through the program “Bolívar Gana con Ciencia”. M.C.L.H and L.D.P. were recipients of contracts supported by Consejería de Educación, Juventud y Deporte de la Comunidad de Madrid, Fondo Social Europeo, and Iniciativa de Empleo Juvenil YEI (PEJD‐2016/BIO‐2781 and PEJD-2017-PRE/BIO-5100, respectively). JS-S is partially supported by ICREA under the ICREA Academy programme.
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This research was funded by grants from the Fundación Ramón Areces (CIVP18A3888) to AD, JTC, MCC, RMH, JS-S and MB; and by the Spanish “Agencia Estatal de Investigación” and European FEDER Funds to AD and RMH (AGL2016-78922-R and PID2019-109369RB-I00), to MCLH (RTI2018-093873-A-I00) and “NutriEpigen” Network to AD, MCLH and MB (AGL2017-90623-REDT). PREDIMED study was granted by the official funding agency for biomedical research of the Spanish government, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, through grants provided to research networks specifically developed for the trial (RTIC G03/140 and RTIC RD 06/0045) and through Centro de Investigación Biomédica The Fundación Patrimonio Comunal Olivarero and Hojiblanca (Malaga, Spain), California Walnut Commission (Sacramento, California), Borges (Reus, Spain), and Morella Nuts (Reus, Spain) donated the olive oil, walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, respectively, used in the study.
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AD, MB and JS-S conceived the idea. DCM-E, MCLH, MCC, JTC and L.D.P. performed experiments. RM-H performed bioinformatic analysis. DCM-E, MCLH, MCC, JTC, RM-H and AD wrote the manuscript. AD, MB and JS-S revised and edited the manuscript. All authors revised the manuscript before submission.
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Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó reports serving on the board of the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council, and the Eroski Foundation and receiving grant support from these entities through his institution. He also reports serving on the Executive Committee of the Instituto Danone Spain. He reports receiving consulting fees or travel expenses from Danone; the California Walnut Commission, the Eroski Foundation, the Instituto Danone—Spain, Nestlé, Abbot Laboratories, and Font Vella Lanjarón. Dr. Salas-Salvadó reports non-financial support from California Walnut Commission, Sacramento CA, USA, non-financial support from Patrimonio Comunal Olivarero, Spain, non-financial support from La Morella Nuts, Spain, non-financial support from Borges S.A., Spain, during the conduct of the study. All the other authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Mantilla-Escalante, D.C., López de las Hazas , MC., Crespo, M.C. et al. Mediterranean diet enriched in extra-virgin olive oil or nuts modulates circulating exosomal non-coding RNAs. Eur J Nutr 60, 4279–4293 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-021-02594-0
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