Bax mRNA Expression as A Potential Biomarker of Placental Apoptosis in Early-onset Preeclampsia
Journal: The Indonesian Biomedical Journal (Vol.15, No. 3)Publication Date: 2023-06-01
Authors : Muhammad Javedh Iqbal Diah Rumekti Hadiati Didik Setyo Heriyanto;
Page : 262-8
Keywords : mRNA; Bax; Bcl-2; apoptosis; DNA fragmentation; early-onset; preeclampsia;
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Early-onset preeclampsia is characterized by higher oxidative stress and apoptosis level than late-onset one. Studies comparing the expression of the Bcl-2 family protein in early and late-onset preeclampsia are still lacking and show inconclusive evidence. This study aimed to compare the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 messenger RNA (mRNA) as a biomarker of placental apoptosis between early-onset and late-onset preeclampsia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded preeclamptic placental samples and dividing them into early-onset and late-onset preeclampsia groups. Bax and Bcl-2 mRNA expressions were assessed using the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction method. Apoptosis was assessed through DNA fragmentation examination by the ligation-mediated real-time polymerase chain reaction method. RESULTS: Thirty early-onset and 30 late-onset preeclamptic placental samples were included. The mean fold change Bax mRNA in early-onset was higher than in late-onset preeclampsia (6.02±3.59 vs. 2.82±1.97; p=0.00). The mean fold change Bcl-2 mRNA early-onset was not different from late-onset preeclampsia (31.20±17.94 vs. 31.01±27.60; p=0.98). The mean DNA fragmentation cycle threshold in early-onset preeclampsia was lower than in late-onset preeclampsia (28.07±0.64 vs. 30.63±0.96; p=0.00). A weak negative correlation exists between fold change Bax mRNA and DNA fragmentation cycle threshold (r=-0.30; p=0.02). CONCLUSION: Bax mRNA showed significant correlation in DNA fragmentation compared to Bcl-2 mRNA; hence, might show more role in apoptotic pathway. Early-onset preeclampsia has higher Bax mRNA relative expression and apoptosis than late-onset preeclampsia. Therefore, Bax mRNA can be potential biomarker in early-onset preeclampsia.
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