Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by hyperproliferation of keratinocytes, immune dysregulation, and abnormal epidermal differentiation. Its pathogenesis involves complex interactions among keratinocytes, fibroblasts, T cells, and myeloid cells, where dynamic cytoskeletal and extracellular matrix changes critically mediate intercellular communication. Emerging evidence highlights the pivotal roles of miRNAs and exosomes in coordinating these processes: miRNAs regulate cytoskeletal organization and extracellular matrix composition, while exosomes act as intercellular messengers that deliver miRNA-mediated signals, collectively shaping cell behavior and disease progression. This review synthesizes current knowledge on how miRNA-exosome networks drive cytoskeleton-extracellular matrix crosstalk in psoriasis, emphasizing their implications for cellular communication and tissue remodeling. By elucidating these mechanisms, we identify potential therapeutic opportunities to target pathogenic signaling pathways, offering new strategies for psoriasis management.
1 Introduction
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that is caused by the rapid proliferation and abnormal differentiation of keratinocytes, leading to the generation of thick, squamous plaques on the skin (). This disease affects approximately 2%–3% of the global population, making it a significant health concern because of its impact on patients’ quality of life and its association with diverse comorbidities, including cardiovascular disorders, metabolic diseases, and depression (Wolk and Sabat, 2016; Sugumaran et al., 2024).
The pathogenesis of psoriasis stems from genetic predisposition (), environmental triggers, and immune dysregulation, mediated through complex cellular interactions (). While the keratinocyte-immune cell axis remains central (; Zhou et al., 2022), emerging single-cell evidence reveals critical fibroblast involvement (Ma et al., 2023). These ECM-remodeling cells participate in miRNA-mediated regulation through distinct mechanisms. Both intracellular and exosomal miRNAs from these cell types contribute to ECM dysregulation and cytoskeletal dysfunction, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of inflammation. For example, intracellular miRNAs, such as miR-203 in keratinocytes, directly modulate cytoskeletal organization, whereas secreted miRNAs - including fibroblast-derived exosomal miR-21 - exert paracrine effects on neighboring keratinocyte differentiation (; Ma et al., 2023). This establishes a pathological feedback loop wherein ECM alterations (; Philips et al., 2009) both originate from and reinforce dysregulated miRNA signaling across cell populations (). Therapeutic interventions targeting psoriasis must consequently address both cell-autonomous miRNA functions and intercellular miRNA communication networks. Moreover, Understanding the interactions among fibroblasts, keratinocytes, and the ECM is crucial for developing targeted therapies that aim to normalize these interactions and restore a healthy skin architecture.
The cytoskeleton and ECM are fundamental to the structural and functional integrity of skin cells, particularly keratinocytes and fibroblasts, which play central roles in the pathological process of psoriasis (; Philips et al., 2009; ). By studying the cytoskeleton and ECM in psoriasis, potential therapeutic targets can be identified. For example, modulating the activity of miRNAs, proteins and exosomes involved in cytoskeletal organization or ECM remodeling could help restore normal cell functions and reduce inflammation. Additionally, therapies aimed at normalizing the ECM composition or enhancing ECM repair could improve skin barrier function and reduce the severity of psoriatic lesions (; ).
This comprehensive review elucidates the critical roles of miRNA and exosome-mediated communication in orchestrating cytoskeletal reorganization and ECM remodeling during psoriatic pathogenesis, highlighting how specific miRNA families differentially regulate both cytoskeletal dynamics in keratinocytes/immune cells and key ECM components of fibroblasts. The emerging paradigm reveals psoriatic exosomes as sophisticated carriers that transport regulatory miRNAs along with cytoskeletal proteins and ECM-modifying enzymes, exhibiting distinct biophysical properties that enhance pathological intercellular communication. These mechanistic insights provide a unified framework for understanding epithelial-immune dysregulation while offering novel diagnostic biomarkers and multiple therapeutic targets, ranging from miRNA-based therapies to engineered exosomes that normalize cellular mechanics and matrix homeostasis. By bridging current knowledge gaps and proposing a mechanobiology-oriented treatment approach, this review not only advances psoriasis research but also establishes conceptual frameworks applicable to other fibroproliferative and inflammatory disorders characterized by similar cytoskeletal-ECM dysregulation.
1.1 Summary of psoriasis’s pathogenesis
Psoriasis is a complex disease involving diverse interactions among genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. Aberrant activation of signaling pathways and dysregulated cellular processes contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriasis. The adaptive immune system plays important roles in pathophysiologies that involve immoderate feed-forwards immune activation (; Owczarczyk-Saczonek et al., 2020). IL12 and IL23 are produced in large amounts by activated myeloid dendritic cells. Naive T cells differentiate into T helper type 1 (TH1) cells due to the influence of IL12 overexpression. TH1 cells secrete tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α). TH17 and TH22 cells can survive and proliferate in response to the growth factor IL23. IL17 is secreted by a variety of inflammatory cells, such as TH17 cells, and IL22 can also be produced by TH22 cells (). In fact, various cell types, not only immune cells but also structural cells, such as keratinocytes and fibroblasts, are associated with psoriasis development and play vital roles in this process (; ; Tervaniemi et al., 2018; ; ). Signal transduction inside keratinocytes is activated by these secreted cytokines, resulting in the transcription of cytokines and chemokines, especially the IL-23/IL-17 axis via STAT3, TNF-α/NF-κB, EGFR-MAPK cascade, and Notch/Wnt-β-catenin signaling, resulting in the transcription of cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-36γ, TNF-α), chemokines (CXCL1/2/8/9/10, CCL20) and growth factors (VEGF, FGF7, TGF-α). The resulting inflammatory cascade stimulates fibroblast recruitment through IL-1β/TNF-α-mediated chemotaxis, while keratinocyte-derived TGF-β promotes excessive collagen I/III production. Concurrent MMP-9 overexpression degrades normal ECM components, establishing a fibronectin-rich pathological matrix that perpetuates inflammation and facilitates abnormal keratinocyte proliferation, thereby creating a self-sustaining inflammatory-proliferative loop characteristic of psoriatic lesions (; Pfisterer et al., 2021; Wagner et al., 2021). Additionally, type 1 Interferon (IFN), IFNG and TNF promote the transformation of fibroblasts from a profibrotic state to a primary inflammatory state (Ma et al., 2023), and the ECM becomes more irregular (see Figure 1).
FIGURE 1
An altered spatial distribution of keratinocytes and fibroblasts can lead to psoriatic disease manifestations. During these processes, the cytoskeleton and ECM participate in maintaining tissue integrity and regulating cell behavior. Emerging evidence suggests that miRNAs and exosomes are essential participants in controlling the dynamic interplay between these cellular components (; ; ; ; Solvin et al., 2022; ).
Abnormal production of miRNAs or exosomes in keratinocytes, fibroblasts, T cells and myeloid cells contributes to the onset of early psoriasis symptoms, and increased accumulation of these factors results in qualitative changes (; ; Wcisło-Dziadecka et al., 2018; ; ; Nasiri et al., 2020; ; Ma et al., 2023; ). In his process, the posttranscriptional regulation of miRNAs, proteins and miRNAs in exosomes, which mediate remote signal transmission, results in different levels of competition and cooperation at the molecular, cell, and tissue levels. Dynamic changes to maintain homeostasis can keep the skin healthy, but when homeostasis is disrupted, diseases can occur ().
1.2 Role of cytoskeleton remodeling in the pathogenies of psoriasis
The cytoskeleton, which consists of actin filaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments, is essential for maintaining the cell shape, allowing cellular movement, and promoting intracellular transport (Sotodosos-Alonso et al., 2023). In psoriasis, abnormalities in the keratinocyte cytoskeleton have been observed, and these changes can lead to keratinocyte hyperproliferation and impaired differentiation. This results in the characteristic thick, scaly plaques observed in psoriatic lesions (Tervaniemi et al., 2012; Tervaniemi et al., 2018; Zhang et al., 2023). Disrupted cytoskeletal organization can also affect cell signaling pathways that regulate inflammation and immune responses, exacerbating the disease state (; Tervaniemi et al., 2018).
The cytoskeleton plays a pivotal role in intracellular transport and cellular organization, processes that are fundamentally disrupted in psoriasis pathogenesis (Vale, 2003; Lin et al., 2022; Zhou et al., 2022). Microtubules, the largest filaments, not only mediate organelle and vesicle trafficking through kinesin and dynein motor proteins, but their dysregulated dynamics of protein light chain three due to higher expression of CYP1A1 and AHR in psoriatic keratinocytes contribute to abnormal cell polarization and disrupted cytokine secretion (Vale, 2003; Kim et al., 2021; Lo et al., 2021). Notably, in psoriasis lesions, altered microtubule networks impair the proper trafficking of key inflammatory mediators and contribute to the hyperproliferative phenotype characteristic of this disease (; Lo et al., 2021). Actin filaments, through their interaction with myosin motors, facilitate vesicular transport and are critically involved in the pathological cell migration observed in psoriatic epidermis with high concentration of IL-9 and IL-17. Their reorganization drives both keratinocyte hyperproliferation and the aberrant immune cell infiltration that sustains chronic inflammation (Vale, 2003; ). Intermediate filaments primarily provide structural support, their characteristic dysregulation in psoriatic skin, particularly keratin mutations (Keratin 6, 16 and 17), directly compromises cell integrity and indirectly exacerbates transport defects by destabilizing the overall cytoskeletal architecture (McKay and Leigh, 1995; Vale, 2003; Zhang et al., 2019). Based on the knowledge of synergy between cytoskeleton (Vale, 2003), the coordinated remodeling of all three filament systems in psoriasis may create a self-amplifying cycle: cytoskeletal alterations promote inflammatory signaling, which in turn induces further cytoskeletal reorganization, perpetuating disease progression. This cytoskeletal dysregulation extends beyond intracellular effects, as disrupted filament networks in psoriatic cells markedly influence extracellular matrix deposition and remodeling through aberrant exosome secretion and growth factor trafficking, thereby contributing to the characteristic dermal-epidermal alterations in psoriasis ().
1.3 Role of extracellular matrix remodeling in the pathogenesis of psoriasis
The ECM is a network of multiple proteins and polysaccharides that provides structural assistance to tissues and regulates various cellular functions, including adhesion, migration, and proliferation (Karamanos et al., 2021; Pfisterer et al., 2021; Wagner et al., 2021; ). In psoriatic skin, there are significant alterations in ECM components, including collagen, fibronectin, and laminin (Pfisterer et al., 2021; Wagner et al., 2021). These changes can disrupt the normal structure of the skin and impair its barrier function. Moreover, the ECM interacts with receptors on the cell surface to stimulate cell behavior and tissue remodeling (Pfisterer et al., 2021; Wagner et al., 2021). In psoriasis, dysregulation of ECM components like α1β1 integrin, dystroglycans, and toll-like receptors and their interactions with cells can perpetuate inflammation and abnormal tissue growth (; Mezentsev et al., 2014; Pfisterer et al., 2021; Wagner et al., 2021).
Different types of cells within a tissue have unique spatial distributions, which support their specific functions. There are spatial boundaries and fixed topological structures associated with different cells (Karamanos et al., 2021; ). When the structure of a material changes, its macroscopic shape and biological function also change. Different cells have different ECM components, and specific ECM compositions can enhance the migration and proliferation of specific cells (Karamanos et al., 2021). The pathological changes associated with psoriasis mainly reflect massive proliferation of keratinocytes in the epidermis, an increase in the number of dead cells in the surface layer, and the migration of keratinocytes to the dermis (Kellner et al., 1991; McFadden et al., 2012). Alterating the ECM is one of the main ways that keratinocytes break out of their intrinsic topology and migrate towards the dermis (Kellner et al., 1991; ; Philips et al., 2009).
The ECM is composed of an intricate blend of structural and functional macromolecules, and it contributes to the morphogenesis of tissues and organs and sustains the architecture and function of cells and tissues (Wagner et al., 2021). Cell–ECM interactions are facilitated by specific transmembrane molecules, primarily integrins, and possibly by other cell surface-associated components, such as proteoglycans, CD36, and similar entities (; McFadden et al., 2012). These interactions exert direct and indirect effects through various cellular activities, such as adhesion, migration, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis (; McFadden et al., 2012; Wagner et al., 2021). Moreover, integrins serve as mechanoreceptors, establishing a physical connection that enables force transmission between the ECM and the cytoskeleton (Wagner et al., 2021).
The ECM plays a crucial role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and facilitating repair across all organs. In the past, it was predominantly seen as being inactive and merely providing structural support for the tissue (Karamanos et al., 2021). However, through detailed examinations of the physical and biochemical attributes of the ECM, a wide range of functions have been revealed, enhancing our previous understanding. Today, it is evident that the ECM is a key component of tissues that supports and sustains dynamic interactions between different cellular compartments and resident cells. The ECM can also recruit inflammatory cells (TH1, TH2, TH17, TH22) and proinflammation proteins (IL-6, IL-8, IL-17 and HLA-1,2) in response to pathological stimuli (McFadden et al., 2012; Pfisterer et al., 2021; Wagner et al., 2021; ; Schett et al., 2022). Additionally, mutations in ECM proteins have the potential to result in a range of genetic conditions. For examples, Genome-wide studies associate LAMA5 mutations with psoriasis susceptibility. Psoriatic lesions show elevated fibronectin, driven by TGF-β and IL-22. FN1 variants correlate with disease severity. Type I/III collagen degradation by MMP-9 which is upregulated in psoriasis promotes epidermal thickening. Rare COL6A5 mutations are linked to early-onset psoriasis. Researchers have investigated the composition, structure, and function of the ECM in the context of skin homeostasis and inflammatory-based skin diseases such as psoriasis, offering a model for understanding the broader impact of the ECM on human health (; Pfisterer et al., 2021; Wagner et al., 2021).
2 miRNA-mediated regulation of the cytoskeleton in psoriasis
2.1 miRNAs regulate the cytoskeleton
miRNAs are compact noncoding RNA molecules that are 21–24 nucleotides (nt) in length and are capable of controlling the expression of genes at the posttranscriptional level by targeting coding and noncoding RNAs within competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks (O’Brien et al., 2018). Over 250 miRNAs have been shown to play crucial roles in the regulation of skin inflammation and the maintenance of skin homeostasis (; ). In psoriasis, miRNAs shown different expression patterns in different cell types or at different sites (; Wcisło-Dziadecka et al., 2018; ; Xiao et al., 2020; Solvin et al., 2022; ).
The abnormal regulation of miRNA transcription has been implicated in different aspects of psoriasis pathogenesis, including cytoskeletal remodeling. Several miRNAs, namely, miR-21, miR-146a, miR-146b and miR-203, exhibit increased expression in keratinocytes, fibroblasts and the blood, and they modulate cytoskeletal dynamics by targeting genes involved in actin filament organization, microtubule stability, and intermediate filament formation (; McKenna et al., 2010; ; Xiao et al., 2020; ). Other miRNAs, such as miR-4516, miR187, miR-876, miR-183, miR-181, miR-194, and miR-124, are downregulated and regulate cytoskeletal changes associated with the cell cycle in psoriatic keratinocytes to accelerate migration, alter adhesion, and promote resistance to apoptosis (Song et al., 2013; ; ; ; ; Tang et al., 2019; Zhang et al., 2023). Understanding the specific miRNA‒mRNA interactions that regulate cytoskeleton-related genes can provide meaningful insights into the mechanisms underlying cytoskeletal abnormalities in psoriasis.
miRNAs regulate the cytoskeleton in psoriasis by targeting key genes involved in these processes. For example, miR-21 has been shown to target RhoB, a small guanosine triphosphate involved in actin dynamics, leading to increased actin polymerization and cellular migration in psoriatic keratinocytes (Sabatel et al., 2011; ; ). miR-203 has been found to downregulate the expression of p63, a transcription factor important for epidermal differentiation and keratinocyte adhesion. This dysregulation disrupts the normal formation of adherens junctions and contributes to pathological changes in the psoriatic epidermis (McKenna et al., 2010; Liu et al., 2012; ; ; ). Additionally, miR-146a targets interleukin-17 receptor C (IL17RC), a key receptor involved in the inflammatory response in psoriasis, leading to the modulation of keratinocyte proliferation and migration (; Joyce et al., 2011; ; ; Wei et al., 2022).
The metabolic rates of psoriatic keratinocytes exceed those of keratinocytes in healthy skin (; Liu et al., 2019; Takano et al., 2020). This change results in abnormal protein folding, leading to a loss of protein function. Consequently, hyperproliferating keratinocytes require an increased amount of heat shock proteins (HSPs) to ensure the correct folding of substrate proteins in signaling pathways. F-actin polymerization and actin cytoskeleton organization are influenced by HSPB1. The dysregulation of miRNA-22 can cause low expression of HSPB1. The downregulation of miRNA-22 was observed in lesions from human psoriatic skin [23, 50, 74]. In addition, HSPB1 phosphorylation is suppressed when human homolog of the drosophila tumor suppressor l (hTid-1S) binds to map kinase-activated protein kinase 5 (MK5). This change decreases the polymerization of F-actin. The loss of hTid-1S expression is related to abnormal actin organization in psoriasis ().
Moreover, the rearrangement of F-actin induced by activated p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38MAPK) is predominantly facilitated by MK2, which phosphorylates HSPB1. At least three proteins are involved in the abnormal expression of components of the p38MAPK signaling pathway in psoriasis. p38MAPK has been shown to play an important role in the polymerization of F-actin, actin filament dynamics and actin cytoskeleton organization in different types of cells (Kim et al., 2020; ; Zhang et al., 2023). Furthermore, miR-21, miR-125, miR-148, miR-199a-3p, and miR-126 regulate the NF-KB1, MAPK and SERPINB4 proteins in psoriasis (Zhang et al., 2023). Interestingly, active miRNAs in psoriasis target MAP kinases; for example, miRNA-148 transcriptionally regulates MAPK1, MAP2K3, MAP3K4, and MAP4K3 (; Pelosi et al., 2018).
2.2 Regulation of the cytoskeleton and ECM via the miRNA-related network
The miRNA-related regulatory network is a complex system that involves the interaction of miRNAs with mRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, pseudogenes and other molecules to control gene expression; this network involves miRNA‒protein, mRNA‒miRNA–protein, lncRNA‒miRNA–protein, circRNA–miRNA‒protein, and pseudogene–miRNA‒protein interactions (Li et al., 2014; Tay et al., 2014; Jin et al., 2020).
The protein CCHCR1, which is located in prominent psoriasis susceptibility region PSORS1, is a strong candidate gene linked to the psoriasis risk allele CCHCR1* HLA-Cw6 (Tervaniemi et al., 2012; Tervaniemi et al., 2018). It exhibits altered expression in psoriasis lesions compared to normal skin. Its overexpression affects the proliferation of mouse cells. Cells overexpressing CCHCR1 exhibit isoform- and haplotype-specific changes in the area and shape of the cells, leading to changes in the organization and expression of cytoskeletal proteins such as actin, vimentin, and cytokeratin (Tervaniemi et al., 2012; Tervaniemi et al., 2018). The localization of CCHCR1 to the centrosome establishes a possible connection to aberrant cell proliferation and offers insight into the cellular pathways that may be altered in psoriasis. These discoveries shed light on the intricate role of CCHCR1 in psoriasis development, underscoring the need for further investigations of its potential as a therapeutic target (Tervaniemi et al., 2012; Tervaniemi et al., 2018). Interestingly, the changes in CCHCR1 expression observed in keratinocytes from psoriatic lesions involve the interaction of miRNAs and endogenous competing RNAs (ceRNAs). Following experiments involving interleukin 22 (IL22) treatment in different types of psoriatic cells, there was a marked accumulation of MSX2P1. Song et al. (2021) investigated a ceRNA network called MSX2P1-miR-6731-5p-S100A7. They discovered a positive association between the production of MSX2P1 and S100A7. Through luciferase reporter assays, they showed that miR-6731-5p was directly targeted by MSX2P1, resulting in the downregulation of miR-6731-5p expression. This downregulation promoted cell proliferation; suppressed apoptosis stimulated by IL-22 in keratinocytes; and increased the expression of various proinflammatory cytokines, including S100A7, IL12B, IL23, TNF-α, human leukocyte antigen (HLA-C), coiled-coil alpha-helical rod protein 1 (CCHCR1), and nuclear factor proteins (Song et al., 2021). These findings suggest that lncRNA-MSX2P1 can bind to miR-6731-5p and function as a sponge RNA. As a result, the inhibition of miR-6731-5p expression occurs, leading to increases in the levels of S100A7 and other inflammatory cytokines in keratinocytes stimulated with IL22. This mechanism contributes to the onset of psoriasis. miR-6731-5p was also found to impair cell proliferation, increase apoptosis in keratinocytes stimulated with IL-22, and decrease the levels of S100A7, IL12B, IL23, HLA-C, CCHCR1, TNF-α, and NF-κB. MSX2P1 enhances the proliferation of IL22-secreting keratinocytes by suppressing miR-6731-5p and stimulating S100A7 (Qiao et al., 2018). Therefore, targeting the mRNA‒miRNA‒lncRNA network MSX2P1‒miR-6731‒5p‒S100A7 could be a promising and innovative approach for treating psoriasis in the future (Qiao et al., 2018; Song et al., 2021).
LncRNA H19 harbours two binding sites for miRNA-130b-3p (Song et al., 2021). When miRNA-130b-3p was introduced into cells, the activity of wild-type H19 markedly decreased, and the effect on mutant H19 was less pronounced. Elevated miRNA-130b-3p levels in keratinocytes led to a reduction in the expression of H19. Throughout keratinocyte differentiation, H19 expression increases, accompanied by a decrease in miR130b-3p levels. Knocking down H19 results in reduced expression of DSG1 and subsequently leads to decreased keratinocyte numbers after calcium stimulation (Zibert et al., 2010; ; Song et al., 2021). Moreover, H19 counteracts the inhibitory effects of DSG1 expression associated with miR-130b-3p. In addition, a protective agent targeting DSG1 alleviated the inhibitory effect of H19 knockdown on keratinocyte differentiation (Song et al., 2021). These findings suggest that DSG1-miR-130b-3p-lncRNA-H19 could represent a promising novel target for treating psoriasis.
In fact, although numerous studies have identified genes associated with cytoskeletal and ECM alterations in psoriasis, the regulatory miRNAs controlling these genes remain largely uncharacterized. To address this knowledge gap, a bioinformatics-driven approach is essential. Adhesion G protein-coupled receptor F4 (ADGRF4) has been reported to be involved in the development of inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis. It is also involved in the response to glucocorticoid therapy in patients with these illnesses (Wang et al., 2018). Winkler et al. (2022) reported promising results related to the localization of ADGRF4 inside the nucleus of keratinocytes in both psoriasis skin samples and cultured psoriatic cells. The ADGRF4 protein can be detected in virtually all specialized suprabasal and velum keratinocytes in normal skin. In contrast, ADGRF4 expression is decreased in psoriatic skin exhibiting excessive proliferation and irregular differentiation of keratinocytes. The detection of ADGRF4 in MKI67-positive suprabasal keratinocytes suggests that ADGRF4 is involved in epidermal differentiation. Moreover, the deletion of ADGRF4 using CRISPR/Cas9 resulted in a reduction in the number of keratinocyte layers and elimination of keratin 1 (KRT1) expression. Another study revealed that disruption of pituitary tumour transforming gene 1 (PTTG1) expression led to a decrease in epidermal stratification, causing the cells to exhibit a tendency to appear as a simple epithelium (Wang et al., 2012; Winkler et al., 2022). The levels of both lymphoid-specific helicase (HELLS) and RING-finger type E3 ubiquitin ligases 1 (UHRF1) are reduced in a thinner epidermis with disrupted epidermal homeostasis (Wang et al., 2012). In light of the findings described above, ADGRF4 may direct KRT1 to regulate epidermal differentiation during the early stage of the disease; moreover, it is expressed in a small number of proliferating basal cells (Wang et al., 2012). The specific miRNAs related to ADGRF4, KRT1, HELLS, and UHRF1 in psoriasis have not been reported in the literature (Joyce et al., 2011; Pelosi et al., 2018; Singhvi et al., 2018). However, in bioinformatics prediction databases such as TargetScan, each of these proteins has more than 100 related miRNAs that can bind to the mRNAs that are transcribed to generate these proteins. miRNAs promote mRNA degradation to block their expression. Clustering and module analysis of miRNAs is important for identifying miRNAs that may effectively regulate important functionally altered proteins in biological experiments. These findings can lead to reliable bioinformatics analyses of potential biomarkers as well as therapeutic drugs. This could enable researchers to better understand and analyze the collaboration and competition that occur in the context of psoriasis at multiple levels.
In addition, researchers have recently identified epidermal keratin near peripheral endoplasmic reticulum (ER) compartments at desmosomes. These keratins play a vital role in preserving the quality of desmosome-associated ER compartments. This was demonstrated by a study showing that the expression of a disease-associated KRT14 mutation resulted in the disorganization of endoplasmic reticulum–desmosome complexes (Bharathan et al., 2022).
Overall, the miRNA-mediated regulation of the cytoskeleton and ECM in psoriatic tissues is very complicated. In addition to miRNA clustering and the miRNA‒mRNA regulation mode, the lncRNA‒miRNA‒mRNA regulatory ceRNA network is beneficial for screening representative miRNAs that strongly affect the cytoskeleton and ECM.
3 Exosomes, the cytoskeleton and ECM regulation in psoriasis
3.1 Exosomal miRNAs affect the cytoskeleton and ECM in psoriasis
Exosomes are nanosized vesicles secreted by cells that mediate intercellular communication by transferring biomolecules like miRNAs and proteins (Théry et al., 2002). In psoriasis, exosomes facilitate crosstalk among Myeloid cells, T cells, fibroblasts and keratinocytes, serving as both disease biomarkers and potential therapeutic vehicles (; ; ; Mastronikolis et al., 2023; ; ) (see Figure 2).
FIGURE 2
Exosomes are essential for intercellular communication because they transport their cargo, including miRNAs, to recipient cells. In the context of psoriasis, exosomes can be isolated from activated immune cells, including dendritic cells and T cells, and can transfer miRNAs that modulate cytoskeletal dynamics and ECM remodeling in keratinocytes and fibroblasts (; ). For example, miR-155, which is enriched in exosomes from activated T cells, has been reported to target genes involved in cytoskeletal organization and adhesion, leading to altered migration and invasion of psoriatic keratinocytes (; Zhang et al., 2022). Moreover, exosomal miR-223, which is released by activated immune cells, has been shown to regulate matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), influencing ECM remodeling and tissue homeostasis in psoriasis (Tse, 2003; ; ). Furthermore, exosomal miRNAs, such as miR-203, miR-4505, and miR-23a, play a role in targeting ECM components, MMPs, and TIMPs, thus impacting ECM remodeling and integrity (Tse, 2003; ; Sinkeviciute et al., 2020; Wagner et al., 2021; Mastronikolis et al., 2023; Sun et al., 2023). Furthermore, exosomes isolated from psoriatic cells have been shown to activate proinflammatory responses and facilitate abnormal ECM deposition (; Paolino et al., 2022; Zhang et al., 2022).
Exosomal miRNAs from psoriatic skin lesions and peripheral blood samples were comparatively profiled, revealing shared miRNAs implicated in the regulation of cytoskeletal organization and ECM modulation. These miRNAs include miR-21-3p, miR-378a-3p, miR-146a, miR-200c, miR-223, miR-143, miR-31, miR-124, miR-203, hsa-miR-381-3p, hsa-miR-486-5p, miR-30e-5p, let-7d-5p, miR-151a-3p, miR-199a-5p, miR-370-3p, hsa-miR-589-5p, hsa-miR-769-5p, hsa-miR-21, hsa-miR-155, miR-23a-3p, miR-1305, miR-381-3p, and hsa-miR-4505 (McKenna et al., 2010; Mezentsev et al., 2014; ; ; ; ; Magenta et al., 2019; Lv et al., 2020; Martínez-Hernández et al., 2020; Xiao et al., 2020; ; Sun et al., 2023; ; Yu et al., 2024). Many of these miRNAs influence actin filament organization by targeting genes that regulate actin polymerization and depolymerization, affecting cell shape, motility, and stability. miRNAs such as miR-200c, miR-31, and miR-203 target genes involved in cell‒cell adhesion, such as E-cadherin, preserving epithelial integrity and preventing excessive cell migration (Magenta et al., 2019; Shao et al., 2020; Xiao et al., 2020). These miRNAs regulate the expression of MMPs, TIMPs, collagen, and other ECM components, ensuring controlled ECM turnover and preventing fibrosis or excessive matrix degradation (; ; Qi and Jin, 2024). miR-21-3p is known to influence actin cytoskeleton dynamics by targeting proteins involved in cytoskeletal remodeling. It can also stimulate the formation of MMPs and other ECM-related proteins, affecting the composition and degradation of the ECM (). miR-378a-3p can modulate genes involved in cytoskeletal organization, such as those encoding actin-binding proteins (Soonthornchai et al., 2021). miR-146a can regulate genes involved in cell adhesion and cytoskeletal dynamics, influencing cell shape and motility (). miR-200c inhibits EMT by targeting ZEB1/2, maintaining epithelial characteristics and cytoskeletal stability. miR-200c regulates MMPs and TIMPs, ensuring balanced ECM remodeling. miR-223 modulates actin cytoskeleton dynamics by targeting proteins involved in actin polymerization and depolymerization (; Srivastava et al., 2021). miR-143 targets genes involved in cytoskeletal organization, affecting cell shape and motility (; Zeng et al., 2016). miR-31 modulates genes involved in cytoskeletal dynamics and cell adhesion, influencing cell movement and stability. It can also affect the ECM composition by controlling the expression of MMPs and other ECM-related proteins (Liu et al., 2019; ). miR-203 targets genes involved in maintaining epithelial cell adhesion and cytoskeletal stability (; Xiao et al., 2020). TargetScan (McGeary et al., 2019) and miRbase (Kozomara et al., 2019) have been utilized to predict the target genes of the exosomal miRNAs mentioned above. R 4.3.2 (R Core Team, 2023) has also been utilized for GO enrichment analysis. These studies proved that these exosomal miRNAs play roles in changes in the cytoskeleton and ECM (see Figures 3a,b). The target genes or proteins of these miRNAs were enriched in biological processes involved in establishing the cell structure and microenvironment, including “cell growth,” “signal release,” “positive regulation of cell adhesion,” “regulation of cell-cell adhesion,” and “positive regulation of MAPK cascade” (see Figure 3a), as well as “actin filament organization,” “protein localization to extracellular region,” and “cell-substrate adhesion” (see Figure 3b). The MAPK pathway is strongly related to cell differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis. Regarding cellular components in the enrichment analysis, “vacuolar membrane,” “cell-substrate junction,” “focal adhesion,” “cell leading edge,” “apical part of cell,” and “early and late endosome” were found to be enriched, as shown in both Figures 3a,b, whereas “microtubule,” “collagen-containing extracellular matrix,” “lytic vacuole membrane” and “lysosomal membrane” are only shown in Figure 3b. Molecular functions such as actin binding and microtubule binding are shown in Figures 3a,b. Potential proteins and genes involved in psoriatic cytoskeleton-related, ECM-related and adhesion-related biological processes are shown in Figures 3c–e, respectively.
FIGURE 3
3.2 Exosomal proteins involved in psoriasis affect the cytoskeleton and ECM
Exosomes contain a wide array of proteins, ranging from structural proteins to proteins involved in the immune response. These proteins include tetraspanins, HSPs, endosomal sorting complex required for transport proteins, cytoskeletal proteins, membrane fusion and transport proteins, signal transduction proteins, integrins and adhesion molecules (
Higher levels of tetraspanins, such as CD1 and CD3, are found in exosomes from psoriatic patients, indicating enhanced exosome release, altered communication between keratinocytes and immune cells, and changes in the ECM in different cell types. In psoriasis patients, Langerhans cells (LCs) exhibit impaired migration, contributing to the pathogenesis of the disease. LCs from the epidermis constitutively express CD1a (
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Exosomes from psoriasis patients contain high levels of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, which are partly responsible for the inflammatory milieu that is characteristic of psoriatic lesions. Both HPSE and HPSE2 exhibited considerably increased protein and mRNA expression in psoriatic lesions compared with non-affected skin. In psoriasis plaques, the levels of MMP9 and TIMP2 were greater than those in skin from healthy controls. There is a potential correlation between the distinctive inflammatory changes associated with psoriasis and changes in the ECM. The increased expression of HPSE2, SYND1, MMP9, and TIMP2 observed in psoriasis patients, even when psoriatic plaques are not present, suggests their involvement in primary changes associated with psoriasis and their potential as candidate proteins for targeted treatments to reverse ECM modifications (Wagner et al., 2021). MMP levels are altered in exosomes from the epidermis of psoriasis patients. These proteins can alter intracellular communication and change to the composition of the ECM, facilitating angiogenesis in the dermal vasculature and immune cell infiltration (Mezentsev et al., 2014).
Proteases and other ECM-modulating proteins in exosomes can change and remodel the ECM, facilitating the invasion of immune cells into the skin and perpetuating inflammation. Type VI collagen, which contains the collagen VI α6 chain, is upregulated in exosomes from atopic dermatitis and psoriasis patients (
Exosomes carry integrins and other adhesion molecules that can influence cell‒matrix interactions, affecting cell adhesion, migration, and invasion. This phenomenon is particularly important in psoriasis, where altered cell adhesion and increased keratinocyte migration contribute to plaque formation. A study revealed that after blocking the interaction between α1β1 integrin (ITGA1) and collagen, epidermal T cells accumulate and prevent psoriasis immunopathology. Notably, ITGA1, an important collagen-binding surface receptor, was exclusively expressed in epidermal T cells but not T cells in the dermis. T cells with very high expression of ITGA1 exhibited surface markers typical of effector memory cells and elevated levels of interferon-c, whereas IL4 was not present. These findings emphasize the crucial role of ITGA-1 in regulating the accumulation of type 1-polarized effector memory T cells in the epidermis, a characteristic shared by psoriasis and similar immunopathologies (
Exosomal proteins activate signaling pathways in recipient cells, resulting in alterations in gene expression and cellular behavior that promote the psoriatic phenotype. Exosomes carry proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL1B, which exacerbate the inflammatory environment in psoriasis, leading to increased keratinocyte proliferation and altered ECM composition. Psoriasis may lead to psoriatic arthritis (PsA), which is linked to progressive joint damage and substantial physical impairment in patients. Exosomes obtained from blood samples from PsA patients have been shown to increase osteoclastogenesis (
The role of exosomes in the production of cellular junctions such as focal adhesions and ECM components such as collagen and connexin provides new ideas for the treatment of psoriasis. The structure of exosomes has inspired the study of drug carriers at the nanoscale. The interaction of proteins contained in exosomes with the cytoskeleton and ECM has elucidated the specific alterations in adhesion molecule expression in psoriasis, potentially contributing to the understanding of psoriasis pathophysiology and laying the foundation for the exploration of new psoriasis treatment strategies centered on targeting the ECM interactions of T cell–keratinocyte and T cell–fibroblast pairs. Continuous ECM remodeling in the skin is essential for maintaining tissue homeostasis.
4 Crosstalk among miRNAs, exosomes, the cytoskeleton, and the ECM in psoriasis
The interplay among miRNAs, exosomes, cytoskeleton dynamics, and ECM remodeling in psoriasis is highly complex (see Figure 4). miRNAs can regulate the expression of exosomal cargo, whereas exosomal miRNAs can modulate the activity of target genes involved in cytoskeleton organization and ECM remodeling. Additionally, altered cytoskeletal dynamics can impact exosome biogenesis and release, influencing their cargo composition and function (Théry et al., 2002;
FIGURE 4

The differences in ECM and keratinocyte cytoskeleton between normal skin and psoriatic skin. (a) Shows that in healthy skin, the extracellular matrix (ECM) is well-organized, forming a stable spatial structure with densely packed basal keratinocytes. This ensures robust signal transduction between the epidermal and dermal layers. The keratinocyte cytoskeleton is evenly distributed: microtubules mediate precise vesicle trafficking, microfilaments bundle to reinforce cell adhesion and division, and intermediate filaments maintain cellular morphology and enhance mechanical strength. (b) shows that in psoriatic lesional skin, excessive inflammatory cytokines like IL-6, IL-17, IL-22 and hyperactivate integrins, disrupting laminin distribution and resulting in a fragmented and disorganized ECM. Fibronectin forms dense, irregular aggregates. The keratinocyte cytoskeleton exhibits severe abnormalities—microtubule hyperpolarization leads to aberrant vesicle accumulation, disorganized and truncated microfilaments impair cell adhesion while accelerating proliferation, and reduced intermediate filaments destabilize cellular architecture.
5 Influence of treatments on miRNAs and exosomes
5.1 Typical treatment
Psoriasis is generally categorized into five types (
There are currently many treatments for psoriasis, including chemicals, biologics, traditional Chinese medicines, phototherapy, and emerging therapies, including microneedles and nanocarriers (
Different treatments affect the release of exosomes and miRNAs in psoriatic lesions and the blood. These changes can reveal differentially expressed miRNAs and exosome alterations in psoriasis, providing a basis for bioinformatics research and the identification of biomarkers.
5.2 Changes in miRNA expression levels in different treatment groups
miRNAs are basic regulators of the pathogenesis of psoriasis, influencing various aspects of the disease, including inflammation, cell proliferation, and cytokine responses (
Additionally, the expression of miRNAs such as miR-155, miR-210, and miR-20b is upregulated in psoriasis patients, with miR-155 specifically linked to disease activity and IL17 production (
Moreover, miRNAs can regulate immune responses in psoriasis, with miR-155 being implicated in promoting inflammatory processes by increasing IL17 production (
TABLE 1
| miRNA | Tissue/cell | Treatment | Expression | Function | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| miR-206 | Fibroblasts | Aminolevulinic acid PDT | Up | Promote apoptotic processes | Zhang et al. (2020) |
| miR-125 | Fibroblasts | NB-UVB | Down | Inhibit axonogenesis | Nylander et al. (2011) |
| miR-21 | Fibroblasts | NB-UVB | Down | Increase p63 expression, promoting apoptosis | Nylander et al. (2011) |
| miR-150 | Keratinocytes | NB-UVB and methotrexate | Down | Increase HIF-1α and VEGFA expression | Li et al. (2017) |
| miR-203 | Keratinocytes | NB-UVB and methotrexate | Up | Increase NR1H3 and PPADG expression | McKenna et al. (2010) |
| miR-149 | Keratinocytes | NB-UVB and methotrexate | Up | Block the cross-talk between IFNG and TNFSF12 | Srivastava et al. (2021) |
| miR-155 | Keratinocytes | NB-UVB and methotrexate | Down | Decrease caspase-3 expression | Soonthornchai et al. (2021) |
| miR-4516 | Lesional skin | PUVA therapy | Up | Decrease UBE2N expression, promoting apoptotic processes | |
| miR-29a | Lesional skin | Vitamin A and fractional laser | Down | Increase TGF-β, increasing the levels of collagen | Kocic et al. (2019) |
| miR-98 | Lesional skin | Adalimumab | Up | Inhibit TNF-α | Raaby et al. (2015) |
| miR-214-3P | Lesional skin | Adalimumab | Up | Inhibit TNF-α | Raaby et al. (2015) |
| miR-125a-5p | Lesional skin | Adalimumab | Up | Inhibit TNF-α | Raaby et al. (2015) |
| let-7d-5p | Lesional skin | Adalimumab | Up | Inhibit TNF-α | Raaby et al. (2015) |
| miR-125a | Lesional skin | Adalimumab | Up | Inhibit TNF-α | Raaby et al. (2015) |
| miR-23b | Lesional skin | Adalimumab | Up | Inhibit TNF-α | Raaby et al. (2015) |
| miRNA-1290 | Lesional skin | Adalimumab | Down | Inhibit TNF-α | Raaby et al. (2015) |
| miR-193 | MSCs | Antagomirs and irradiation | Down | Decrease CDK2 & CCND1 expression | Wang et al. (2012) |
| miR-106b | Serum | Etanercept | Down | Inhibit TNF-α | Pivarcsi et al. (2013) |
| miR-26b | Serum | Etanercept | Down | Inhibit TNF-α | Pivarcsi et al. (2013) |
| miR-142-3p | Serum | Etanercept | Down | Inhibit TNF-α | Pivarcsi et al. (2013) |
| miR-223 | Serum | Etanercept | Down | Inhibit TNF-α | Pivarcsi et al. (2013) |
| miR-126 | Serum | Etanercept | Down | Inhibit TNF-α | Pivarcsi et al. (2013) |
| miR-128a | Serum | Methotrexate | Up | Immunosuppression | |
| let-7d | Serum | Methotrexate | Up | Immunosuppression | |
| miR-142-3p | Serum | Methotrexate | Up | Immunosuppression | |
| miR-181a | Serum | Methotrexate | Up | Immunosuppression |
Differential expression of miRNAs after psoriasis treatment.
MSCs, Mesenchymal stem cells; PDT, photodynamic therapy; NB-UVB, Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy; PUVA, Psoralen ultraviolet A photochemotherapy; HIF-1α, Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha; VEGFA, vascular endothelial growth aactor a; NR1H3, Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group H member 3; PPADG, Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma; IFNG, interferon gamma; TNFSF12, Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 12; UBE2N, ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2 N; TGF-β, Transforming growth factor beta; TNF-α, Tumour necrosis factor alpha; CDK2, cyclin-dependent kinase 2; CCND1, Cyclin D1.
5.3 Changes in exosomes after psoriasis treatment and its potential in therapy
Effective treatment in psoriasis patients induces significant modifications in extracellular vesicle composition and function. Therapeutic interventions of Methotrexate and NB-UVB consistently reduce pro-inflammatory exosomal miRNAs (miR-155, miR-31) while restoring protective miRNAs (miR-125b, miR-203), with miR-135b levels showing strong correlation to clinical improvement (Zhang et al., 2023). After systemic treatment with biologic agents such as anti-TNF-α or anti-IL-17/23 therapy, the concentration of exosomes in the serum and lesional tissues of patients significantly decreased compared to pretreatment levels, and this reduction was positively correlated with the levels of exosome-associated inflammatory factors (Paolino et al., 2022). Although studies on exosomal changes following psoriasis treatment remain limited, accumulating evidence has demonstrated significant differences in exosome profiles between psoriatic patients and healthy controls (Wang et al., 2018; Paolino et al., 2022; Zhang et al., 2022; Kim et al., 2023; Sun et al., 2023;
Research has shown that exosomes derived from keratinocytes can activate neutrophils, leading to enhanced skin inflammation in psoriasis (
5.4 Changes in the cytoskeleton and ECM in keratinocytes and fibroblasts after psoriasis treatment
In psoriasis, the interplay between keratinocytes and fibroblasts is important for disease pathogenesis and treatment response. Studies have highlighted specific differences in ceramide profiles between keratinocytes and fibroblasts in psoriasis patients, suggesting a role for lipid metabolism in the dermis and epidermis (Łuczaj et al., 2020). Birch bark triterpenes have been shown to induce shape changes via the actin cytoskeleton in both keratinocytes and fibroblasts, activating signaling pathway components such as Rho-GTPases and p38MAPK in keratinocytes (Wardecki et al., 2016). Ceramide has differential effects on cell growth and ECM reconstruction in keratinocytes and fibroblasts, impacting processes such as differentiation and ECM breakdown (Philips et al., 2009). Fibroblasts exhibit specific gene expression patterns in response to keratinocyte-released factors, influencing ECM synthesis and breakdown in the skin (
6 Conclusion
The dysregulation of miRNAs and exosomes in psoriasis contributes to the disruption of cytoskeletal dynamics and ECM homeostasis, leading to the characteristic pathological features of the disease. Understanding the intricate interactions among miRNAs, exosomes, the cytoskeleton, and the ECM provides potential therapeutic targets for psoriasis intervention. Modulating miRNA expression or exosome release and cargo composition could restore cytoskeletal and ECM homeostasis, mitigating disease pathology. Furthermore, the development of targeted delivery systems for specific miRNAs or exosomes holds promise for localized and personalized treatments in the context of psoriasis management.
The intricate interplay among miRNAs, exosomes, cytoskeleton dynamics, and ECM remodelling in psoriasis highlights the essential roles of these components in disease pathogenesis. miRNAs and exosomes serve as critical mediators of cellular communication and regulatory networks, modulating key processes involved in psoriatic skin alterations. Further investigations into the functional roles, regulatory mechanisms, and therapeutic potential of miRNAs and exosomes in psoriasis will lead to a better understanding of the disease and the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
The use of miRNAs and exosomes as diagnostic biomarkers, prognostic indicators, and therapeutic targets has great potential for personalized medicine approaches for psoriasis. However, further research is necessary to validate the clinical utility of these factors, optimize delivery systems based on lipid nanoparticles, and evaluate their safety and efficacy in large-scale clinical trials.
Overall, it is important to elucidate the complex molecular mechanisms underlying cytoskeleton and ECM dysregulation in psoriasis and study the miRNAs, proteins, DNA, and other factors that are carried by exosomes and related to changes in the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix in psoriasis. These approaches can assist in the analysis of the regulatory network of miRNAs, ceRNAs and proteins, thus providing insights into psoriasis, particularly when a biomarker candidate set has been identified in initial studies. Moreover, basic experimental research can provide bioinformatics data that approximate the in vivo situation. Thus, investigations of miRNAs, exosomes, the cytoskeleton and ECMs will reveal new opportunities for innovative therapeutic interventions and improved patient outcomes.
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Abbreviations
ECM, Extracellular matrix; ER, Endoplasmic reticulum; GO, Gene ontology; HLA-Cw6, Human leukocyte antigen-cw6; hTid-1S, Human homolog of the drosophila tumour suppressor l; LCs, Langerhans cells; lncRNA, Long non-coding RNA; miRNA, MicroRNA; MK2, Mitogen-activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase 2; MK5, Mitogen-activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase 5; MMPs, M10 matrix metalloproteinases; MSCs, Mesenchymal stem cells; NB-UVB, Narrow-band ultraviolet b phototherapy; ncRNA, Non-coding RNA; NF-κB1, Nuclear factor kappa b subunit 1; p38MAPK, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases; PDT, Photodynamic therapy; PUVA, Psoralen ultraviolet a photochemotherapy; TGF-β, Transforming growth factor beta; TH17, T-helper Cell 17; TH22, T-helper Cell 22; TNF-α, Tumour necrosis factor alpha.
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Keywords
psoriasis, miRNA, exosome, cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix
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Li S, Chik Z, Faruqu FN, Mohd Hashim N, Mohd Yusof NS, Fernandez Alarcon J and Ahmad N (2025) miRNAs and exosomes in psoriasis: coordinating cytoskeleton dynamics and extracellular matrix remodeling. Front. Cell Dev. Biol. 13:1608902. doi: 10.3389/fcell.2025.1608902
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09 April 2025
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24 June 2025
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18 July 2025
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07 August 2025
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Daniela Kovacs, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Italy
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Marika Quadri, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Simona Ceccarelli, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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