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A dual-luciferase reporter assay was used to test the direct interaction between miR 223 and ATG16L1. <jats:italic>In situ<\/jats:italic> hybridization was performed to measure the hippocampal expression of miR 223. We used immunofluorescence staining to assess the expression of ATG16L1 and microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3) in the murine hippocampal microglia. Inhibitor of miR 223 was utilized to investigate the role of miR 223 in TLE, and the epileptic activity was assessed using electroencephalography (EEG). The autophagosomes were observed by transmission electron microscopy. In patients with TLE, the murine KA model of TLE, and the KA-stimulated BV2 cells, miR 223, and sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1\/P62) expressions were remarkably increased, whereas ATG16L1 and LC3 levels were significantly decreased. Using a dual-luciferase reporter assay, ATG16L1 was determined as a direct target of miR 223. 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