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Fluorescent in situ hybridization for miRNA combined with staining of proteins
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The last decades have illustrated the importance of microRNAs (miRNAs) in various biological and pathological processes. The combined visualization of miRNAs using fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and proteins using immunofluorescence (IF) can reveal their spatiotemporal distribution in relation to the cell and tissue morphology and can provide interesting insights into miRNA‐protein interactions. However, standardized protocols for co‐localization of miRNAs and proteins are currently lacking, and substantial technical obstacles still need to be addressed. In particular, the incompatibility of protein IF protocols with steps required for miRNA FISH, such as proteolytic pretreatments and ethylcarbodiimide post‐fixation, as well as hurdles related to low signal intensity of low‐copy miRNAs, remains challenging. Our technique may considerably enhance miRNA‐based research, as current detection techniques lack the ability to elucidate cellular and subcellular localization. Here, we describe an optimized 2‐day protocol for combined detection of low‐abundant miRNAs and proteins in cryosections of cardiac tissue, without the need for protease‐dependent pretreatment or post‐fixation treatment. We successfully demonstrate endothelial‐specific localization of low‐abundant miR‐181c‐5p in cardiac tissue. © 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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English
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Current protocols
Publication
2023
DOI
10.1002/CPZ1.880
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3 :9 (2023) , p. 1-17
Article Reference
e880
ISI
001282193700009
Pubmed ID
37728252
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E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Development of ErbB4 Agonists for Treatment of Heart Failure.
MicroRNA in heart failure: Exercise as a tool to discover candidate microRNA for therapy and personalized medicine.
Activating the neuregulin-1/ErbB4 pathway for treatment of heart failure.
Diagnostic and therapeutic potential of microRNA-181c in HFpEF.
Defining atrial myopathy in aging and disease (DIAMOND consortium).
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Last edited 13.07.2025
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