MAPK6 was markedly suppressed by circ_0000285 siRNA, which was rescued by the decrease of miR-654-3p. These findings revealed that circ_0000285 promoted podocyte injury via sponging miR-654-3p and activating MAPK6 in DN.
Circ_0000285 promotes podocyte injury through sponging miR-654-3p and activating MAPK6 in diabetic nephropathy.