MicroRNA Regulation of IGF-1
Abstract
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Low levels of IGF-1, a known neuroprotectant, correspond to aging and increased severity of stroke. We have previously demonstrated that there is an inverse relationship between the presence of anti-let7f or anti-miR-1 and levels of IGF-1. Further, the localization of let-7f was found to be within the microglial cell population. We hypothesize that let7f and miR-1 directly bind to the 3’ UTR region of IGF-1. Microglial cells (EOC-20) will be transfected with an IGF-1 clone with a luciferase tag. IGF-1 synthesis following treatment with antagomirs to either miR-1 or let7f will be tested by a luciferase assay.
Subject
microRNA, MiRNA, IGF-1, strokeCitation
McEnery, Kayla Anne Filan (2013). MicroRNA Regulation of IGF-1. Honors and Undergraduate Research. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /148875.