Abstract
MicroRNAs are a class of non-coding RNA molecules that have been reported to play a crucial role in cell signaling via post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. There is increasing evidence showing that this class of RNA is involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascuular diseases, including atherosclerosis. More recently, it has been demonstrated that microRNAs can function to protect against the development of atherosclerosis. The primary goal of this review is to discuss the discovery, mechanism, and therapeutic use of microRNA molecules as atheroprotective agents.
Keywords: Atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, microRNA.
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title:Use of microRNAs as Anti-Atherosclerosis
Volume: 15 Issue: 6
Author(s): Hui Wang, Shutong Shen, Qinkao Xuan, Xiuzhi Wang, Xinli Li and Xiangqing Kong
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Keywords: Atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, microRNA.
Abstract: MicroRNAs are a class of non-coding RNA molecules that have been reported to play a crucial role in cell signaling via post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. There is increasing evidence showing that this class of RNA is involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascuular diseases, including atherosclerosis. More recently, it has been demonstrated that microRNAs can function to protect against the development of atherosclerosis. The primary goal of this review is to discuss the discovery, mechanism, and therapeutic use of microRNA molecules as atheroprotective agents.
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Wang Hui, Shen Shutong, Xuan Qinkao, Wang Xiuzhi, Li Xinli and Kong Xiangqing, Use of microRNAs as Anti-Atherosclerosis, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2015; 15 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557515666150324123635
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557515666150324123635 |
Print ISSN 1389-5575 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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