Application of two types of RNA to develope DJ-1 knockdown cell model

Objective To develope gene knockdown cell model with artificial microRNA in setting up gene knockdown cell model.Methods We constructed vectors,and prepared siRNA fragments targeting on DJ-1.Then we transciently transfected the artificial miRNA and siRNA into MN9D cells by lipofectamine2000 reagent,the mRNA and protein expression level of DJ-1 gene were detected by RT-PCR and Western blot.Results Compared with control group,DJ-1 expression level was significantly decreased in both artificial miRNA and siRNA groups.DJ-1 was knockdowned and DJ-1 was decreased 90%(P0.05)at mRNA expression level,and decreased 70%~85%(P0.05) at protein level in MN9D cells transfected with the artificial miRNA.While DJ-1 was decreased by 50%~70%(P0.05)at mRNA level,and decreased by 20%~50%(P0.05)at protein level in MN9D cells transfected with siRNA.Comparing with siRNA,miRNA was more effective in silencing DJ-1.Conclusion The artificial miRNA and siRNA are both effective in silencing gene.miRNA has more significant function in knockingdown DJ-1 than siRNA.