Fig. 4.
TNFAIP3 is a target of miR-143-3p and could be indirectly regulated by HAND2-AS1. a The potential binding sites of miR-143-3p on TNFAIP3 3′ UTR. b, c The interaction between miR-143-3p and TNFAIP3 was verified using dual-luciferase reporter and RIP assays. d Western blot analysis of TNFAIP3 expression in MH7A cells transfected with miR-143-3p or miR-NC. e Western blot analysis of TNFAIP3 expression in MH7A cells transfected with vector + miR-NC, HAND2-AS1 + miR-NC, or HAND2-AS1 + miR-143-3p. f, g qRT-PCR and Western blot analysis of TNFAIP3 expression in RA synovial tissues and normal synovial tissues. h, i Pearson correlation analysis of TNFAIP3 and miR-143-3p or HAND2-AS1 expression in 28 RA tissues. **P < 0.001, ***P < 0.0001