Analysis of Amniotic Fluid-Derived Exosomal miRNAs in Fetuses with Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD). Amniotic fluid (AF) contains a higher abundance of biological compounds which could direct reflect the information of fetal health. AF-derived exosomal miRNAs have been investigated as etiological factors in the pathogenesis of TOF. The purpose of this study was to analyze the expression of AF-derived exosomal miRNAs and their roles in TOF development. In this study, we identified differentially expressed (DE)-miRNAs between TOF group and control group. A total of 257 miRNAs were differentially expressed (DE) between TOF and control groups. KEGG pathway enrichment demonstrated that these target genes of DE-miRNAs were involved in Wnt and Notch signaling pathway. Twenty five of 257 DE-miRNAs were overlapped with Notch-regulated and Wnt-regulated miRNAs simultaneously. Investigate the expression of AF-derived exosomal miRNAs