Epigenetic factors in atherogenesis: MicroRNA
- Autores: Smirnova A.V.1, Sukhorukov V.N.2, Karagodin V.P.3, Orekhov A.N.1,2
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Afiliações:
- Institute for Atherosclerosis Research
- Laboratory of Angiopathology
- Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
- Edição: Volume 10, Nº 3 (2016)
- Páginas: 269-275
- Seção: Article
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1990-7508/article/view/197422
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S199075081603015X
- ID: 197422
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Resumo
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small (~22 nucleotides in length) noncoding RNA sequences regulating gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. MicroRNAs bind complementarily to certain mRNA and cause gene silencing. miRNAs are involved in plaque formation and rapture, regulation of cholesterol metabolism, inflammatory response, cell cycle progression and proliferation, platelet activation; they also influence functions of endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC). This suggests their important roles in initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. MicroRNAs play a key role in the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including atherosclerosis. The use of antisense oligonucleotides is considered as promising technique for targeted changes in gene expression both in vitro and in vivo. In this review, we consider the role of miRNAs in progression of atherosclerosis, their use as potential biomarkers and targets in the treatment of CVDs, as well as possible application of antisense oligonucleotides.
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A. Smirnova
Institute for Atherosclerosis Research
Autor responsável pela correspondência
Email: annatrubinova@gmail.com
Rússia, Moscow, 121609
V. Sukhorukov
Laboratory of Angiopathology
Email: annatrubinova@gmail.com
Rússia, ul. Baltiyskaya 8, Moscow, 125315
V. Karagodin
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Email: annatrubinova@gmail.com
Rússia, Stremyanny per. 36, Moscow, 117997
A. Orekhov
Institute for Atherosclerosis Research; Laboratory of Angiopathology
Email: annatrubinova@gmail.com
Rússia, Moscow, 121609; ul. Baltiyskaya 8, Moscow, 125315
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