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Fatehi Hassanabad A, Zarzycki AN, Patel VB, Fedak PWM. Current concepts in the epigenetic regulation of cardiac fibrosis. Cardiovasc Pathol 2024; 73:107673. [PMID: 38996851 DOI: 10.1016/j.carpath.2024.107673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Cardiac fibrosis is a significant driver of congestive heart failure, a syndrome that continues to affect a growing patient population globally. Cardiac fibrosis results from a constellation of complex processes at the transcription, receptor, and signaling axes levels. Various mediators and signaling cascades, such as the transformation growth factor-beta pathway, have been implicated in the pathophysiology of cardiac tissue fibrosis. Our understanding of these markers and pathways has improved in recent years as more advanced technologies and assays have been developed, allowing for better delineation of the crosstalk between specific factors. There is mounting evidence suggesting that epigenetic modulation plays a pivotal role in the progression of cardiac fibrosis. Transcriptional regulation of key pro- and antifibrotic pathways can accentuate or blunt the rate and extent of fibrosis at the tissue level. Exosomes, micro-RNAs, and long noncoding RNAs all belong to factors that can impact the epigenetic signature in cardiac fibrosis. Herein, we comprehensively review the latest literature about exosomes, their contents, and cardiac fibrosis. In doing so, we highlight the specific transcriptional factors with pro- or antifibrotic properties. We also assimilate the data supporting these mediators' potential utility as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers. Finally, we offer insight into where further work can be done to fill existing gaps to translate preclinical findings better and improve clinical outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ali Fatehi Hassanabad
- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Science, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Science, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Science, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Saddique MN, Qadri M, Ain NU, Farhan E, Shahid F, Benyamin J, Bashir MA, Jain H, Iqbal J. Safety and effectiveness of interference RNA (RNAi) based therapeutics in cardiac failure: A systematic review. Heart Lung 2024; 68:298-304. [PMID: 39214039 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2024.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Heart failure is a major worldwide health concern and leading cause of mortality. RNAi interventions hold promise for patients resistant to conventional drugs due to their off-target effects and lack of specificity. OBJECTIVES To examine the safety and effectiveness of RNAi therapeutics in treating heart failure. METHODS The PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane databases were searched using appropriate keyword from inception until December 31, 2023. A total of 14 studies fulfilling predefined selection criteria were included for qualitative synthesis. RESULTS We found that in patients with cardiac amyloidosis, patisiran and revusiran showed considerable improvements in cardiac output and left ventricular wall thickness. In animal studies, Nox2-siRNA showed effectiveness in regaining heart function. Furthermore, cardiomyocyte count and left ventricular function were improved by DUSP5 siRNA + T3 therapy and meg3 inhibition after myocardial infarction (MI). RNAi showed minimal adverse effects like peripheral neuropathy, hepatotoxicity, urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, diarrhea, abdominal pain arrhythmias, conduction disorders, and cardiotoxicity (LV wall thinning, heart failure) and improved cardiac biomarkers. CONCLUSION RNAi therapeutics are novel treatment option for improving cardiac function because their high target specificity, ability to target genes that conventional drugs struggle to reach and potential for long-lasting effects. Further research on optimizing delivery methods, improving target specificity, evaluating long-term safety profiles and cost-effectiveness to fully realize their potential.
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- Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi 75510, Pakistan
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- FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences, Karachi 75510, Pakistan
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- King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India
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- Nursing Department, Communicable Disease Center-Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
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Gasecka A, Błażejowska E, Pluta K, Gajewska M, Rogula S, Filipiak KJ, Kochman J, Siller-Matula JM, Postuła M, Eyileten C. Ticagrelor downregulates the expression of proatherogenic and proinflammatory miR125-b compared to clopidogrel: A randomized, controlled trial. Int J Cardiol 2024; 406:132073. [PMID: 38643804 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Platelet P2Y12 antagonist ticagrelor reduces cardiovascular mortality after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) compared to clopidogrel, but the underlying mechanism is unknown. Because activated platelets release proatherogenic and proinflammatory microRNAs, including miR-125a, miR-125b and miR-223, we hypothesized that the expression of these miRNAs is lower on ticagrelor, compared to clopidogrel. OBJECTIVES We compared miR-125a, miR-125b and miR-223 expression in plasma of patients after AMI treated with ticagrelor or clopidogrel. METHODS After percutaneous coronary intervention on acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel, 60 patients with first AMI were randomized to switch to ticagrelor or to continue with clopidogrel. Plasma expression of miR-223, miR-125a-5p, miR-125b was measured using quantitative polymerase chain reaction at baseline and after 72 h and 6 months of treatment with ticagrelor or clopidogrel in patients and one in 30 healthy volunteers. Multiple electrode aggregometry using ADP test was used to determine platelet reactivity in response to P2Y12 inhibitors. RESULTS Expression of miR-125b was higher in patients with AMI 72 h and 6 months, compared to healthy volunteers (p = 0.001), whereas expression of miR-125a-5p and miR-223 were comparable. In patients randomized to ticagrelor, expression of miR-125b decreased at 72 h (p = 0.007) and increased back to baseline at 6 months (p = 0.005). Expression of miR-125a-5p and miR-223 was not affected by the switch from clopidogrel to ticagrelor. CONCLUSIONS Ticagrelor treatment leads to lower plasma expression of miR-125b after AMI, compared to clopidogrel. Higher expression of miR-125b might explain recurrent thrombotic events and worse clinical outcomes in patients treated with clopidogrel, compared to ticagrelor.
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- Aleksandra Gasecka
- 1(st) Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- 1(st) Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1(st) Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1(st) Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Maria Sklodowska-Curie Medical Academy in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Hypertensiology, Angiology and Internal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- 1(st) Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Centre for Preclinical Research and Technology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Karlin H, Sooda M, Larson M, Rong J, Huan T, Mens MMJ, van Rooij FJA, Ikram MA, Courchesne P, Freedman JE, Joehanes R, Mueller GP, Kavousi M, Ghanbari M, Levy D. Plasma Extracellular MicroRNAs Associated With Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e033674. [PMID: 38860398 PMCID: PMC11255734 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.033674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Extracellular microRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs that remain stable in the extracellular milieu, where they contribute to various physiological and pathological processes by facilitating intercellular signaling. Previous studies have reported associations between miRNAs and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); however, the plasma miRNA signatures of CVD and its risk factors have not been fully elucidated at the population level. METHODS AND RESULTS Plasma miRNA levels were measured in 4440 FHS (Framingham Heart Study) participants. Linear regression analyses were conducted to test the cross-sectional associations of each miRNA with 8 CVD risk factors. Prospective analyses of the associations of miRNAs with new-onset obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, CVD, and all-cause mortality were conducted using proportional hazards regression. Replication was carried out in 1999 RS (Rotterdam Study) participants. Pathway enrichment analyses were conducted and target genes were predicted for miRNAs associated with ≥5 risk factors in the FHS. In the FHS, 6 miRNAs (miR-193b-3p, miR-122-5p, miR-365a-3p, miR-194-5p, miR-192-5p, and miR-193a-5p) were associated with ≥5 risk factors. This miRNA signature was enriched for pathways associated with CVD and several genes annotated to these pathways were predicted targets of the identified miRNAs. Furthermore, miR-193b-3p, miR-194-5p, and miR-193a-5p were each associated with ≥2 risk factors in the RS. Prospective analysis revealed 8 miRNAs associated with all-cause mortality in the FHS. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight associations between miRNAs and CVD risk factors that may provide valuable insights into the underlying pathogenesis of CVD.
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- Hannah Karlin
- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Department of BiostatisticsBoston University School of Public HealthBostonMAUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Department of NeurologyBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of MedicineBostonMAUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
- Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolWorcesterMAUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Social and Behavioral SciencesHarvard T.H Chan School of Public HealthBostonMAUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular MedicineVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashvilleTNUSA
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Genetics, F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineUniformed Services University of the Health SciencesBethesdaMDUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of EpidemiologyErasmus MC University Medical CenterRotterdamThe Netherlands
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- Framingham Heart StudyFraminghamMAUSA
- Population Sciences BranchNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMDUSA
- Boston University School of MedicineBostonMAUSA
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Jin YM, Huang AR, Yu MQ, Ye WD, Hu XG, Wang HM, Xu ZW, Liang DS. Protective Effects of NaHS/miR-133a-3p on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Cardiomyocytes Injury. J Toxicol 2023; 2023:2566754. [PMID: 38106638 PMCID: PMC10723929 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2566754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) on Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cardiomyocyte injury in H9c2 cells. Methods H9c2 cardiomyocytes cultivated with medium containing 10 μg/mL LPS were used to recapitulate the phenotypes of those in sepsis. Two sequential experiments were performed. The first contained a control group, a LPS group, and a LPS + NaHS group, with the aim to assure the protective effects of NaHS on LPS-treated cardiomyocytes. The second experiment added a fourth group, the LPS + NaHS + miR-133a-3p inhibition group, with the aim to preliminarily explore whether miR-133-3p exerts a protective function downstream of NaHS. The adenosine triphosphate (ATP) kit was used to detect ATP content; real-time quantitative polynucleotide chain reaction (qPCR) was used to measure the levels of mammalian targets of rapamycin (mTOR), AMP-dependent protein kinase (AMPK), and miR-133a-3p, and Western blot (WB) was used to detect protein levels of mTOR, AMPK, myosin-like Bcl2 interacting protein (Beclin-1), microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3I/II), and P62 (sequestosome-1, sqstm-1/P62). Results Compared with the control group, the expressions of miR-133a-3p (P < 0.001), P62 (P < 0.001), and the content of ATP (P < 0.001) decreased, while the expressions of Beclin-1 (P = 0.023) and LC3I/II (P = 0.048) increased in the LPS group. Compared with the LPS group, the expressions of miR-133a-3p (P < 0.001), P62 (P < 0.001), and the content of ATP (P < 0.001) in the NaHS + LPS group increased, while the expressions of Beclin-1 (P = 0.023) and LC3I/II (P = 0.022) decreased. Compared with the NaHS + LPS group, the expression levels of miR-133a-3p (P < 0.001), P62 (P = 0.001), and the content of ATP (P < 0.001) in the LPS + NaHS + miR-133a-3p inhibition group were downregulated, and the expression levels of Beclin-1 (P = 0.012) and LC3I/II (P = 0.010) were upregulated. The difference was statistically significant. There was no significant difference in the expression of AMPK and mTOR between groups. Conclusion Our research demonstrated that NaHS relieved LPS-induced myocardial injury in H9c2 by promoting the expression of miR-133a-3p, inhibiting autophagy in cardiomyocytes, and restoring cellular ATP levels.
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- Yi-Mei Jin
- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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Zeng Q, Li W, Luo Z, Zhou H, Duan Z, Xiong XL. The role of miR1 and miR133a in new-onset atrial fibrillation after acute myocardial infarction. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:448. [PMID: 37697243 PMCID: PMC10496401 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03462-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The development of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a clinical complication that requires a better understanding of the causative risk factors. This study aimed to explore the risk factors and the expression and function of miR-1 and miR-133a in new atrial fibrillation after AMI. METHODS We collected clinical data from 172 patients with AMI treated with emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) between October 2021 and October 2022. Independent predictors of NOAF were determined using binary logistic univariate and multivariate regression analyses. The predictive value of NOAF was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for related risk factors. In total, 172 venous blood samples were collected preoperatively and on the first day postoperatively; the expression levels of miR-1 and miR-133a were determined using the polymerase chain reaction. The clinical significance of miR-1 and miR-133a expression levels was determined by Spearman correlation analysis. RESULTS The Glasgow prognostic score, left atrial diameter, and infarct area were significant independent risk factors for NOAF after AMI. We observed that the expression levels of miR-1 and miR-133a were significantly higher in the NOAF group than in the non-NOAF group. On postoperative day 1, strong associations were found between miR-133a expression levels and the neutrophil ratio and between miR-1 expression levels and an increased left atrial diameter. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that the mechanism of NOAF after AMI may include an inflammatory response associated with an increased miR-1-related mechanism. Conversely, miR-133a could play a protective role in this clinical condition.
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- Qingyi Zeng
- Guizhou Medical University, 9 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Chinese Medicine, 83 Feishan Street, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, 9 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China.
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 16 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China.
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- Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, 83 Zhongshan East Road, Guiyang, 55000, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, 9 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 16 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, 9 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 16 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Medical University, 9 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 16 Beijing Road, Guiyang, 550000, Guizhou, China
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Circulating microRNA profiling is altered in the acute respiratory distress syndrome related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6929. [PMID: 35484171 PMCID: PMC9047579 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10738-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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One of the hallmarks of SARS-CoV-2 infection is an induced immune dysregulation, in some cases resulting in cytokine storm syndrome and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Several physiological parameters are altered as a result of infection and cytokine storm. Among them, microRNAs (miRNAs) might reflect this poor condition since they play a significant role in immune cellular performance including inflammatory responses. Circulating miRNAs in patients who underwent ARDS and needed mechanical ventilation (MV+; n = 15) were analyzed by next generation sequencing in comparison with patients who had COVID-19 poor symptoms but without intensive care unit requirement (MV−; n = 13). A comprehensive in silico analysis by integration with public gene expression dataset and pathway enrichment was performed. Whole miRNA sequencing identified 170 differentially expressed miRNAs between patient groups. After the validation step by qPCR in an independent sample set (MV+ = 10 vs. MV− = 10), the miR-369-3p was found significantly decreased in MV+ patients (Fold change − 2.7). After integrating with gene expression results from COVID-19 patients, the most significant GO enriched pathways were acute inflammatory response, regulation of transmembrane receptor protein Ser/Thr, fat cell differentiation, and regulation of biomineralization and ossification. In conclusion, miR-369-3p was altered in patients with mechanical ventilation requirement in comparison with COVID-19 patients without this requirement. This miRNA is involved in inflammatory response which it can be considered as a prognosis factor for ARDS in COVID-19 patients.
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MicroRNAs as biomarkers in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage: A systematic review of recent clinical evidence. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2022; 213:107130. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Potential of Galectin-3 in Cardiovascular Diseases. Biomolecules 2021; 12:biom12010046. [PMID: 35053194 PMCID: PMC8774137 DOI: 10.3390/biom12010046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Galectin-3 plays a prominent role in chronic inflammation and has been implicated in the development of many disease conditions, including heart disease. Galectin-3, a regulatory protein, is elevated in both acute and chronic heart failure and is involved in the inflammatory pathway after injury leading to myocardial tissue remodelling. We discussed the potential utility of galectin-3 as a diagnostic and disease severity/prognostic biomarker in different cardio/cerebrovascular diseases, such as acute ischemic stroke, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. Over the last decade there has been a marked increase in the understanding the role of galectin-3 in myocardial fibrosis and inflammation and as a therapeutic target for the treatment of heart failure and myocardial infarction.
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Neiburga KD, Vilne B, Bauer S, Bongiovanni D, Ziegler T, Lachmann M, Wengert S, Hawe JS, Güldener U, Westerlund AM, Li L, Pang S, Yang C, Saar K, Huebner N, Maegdefessel L, DigiMed Bayern Consortium, Lange R, Krane M, Schunkert H, von Scheidt M. Vascular Tissue Specific miRNA Profiles Reveal Novel Correlations with Risk Factors in Coronary Artery Disease. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1683. [PMID: 34827683 PMCID: PMC8615466 DOI: 10.3390/biom11111683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Non-coding RNAs have already been linked to CVD development and progression. While microRNAs (miRs) have been well studied in blood samples, there is little data on tissue-specific miRs in cardiovascular relevant tissues and their relation to cardiovascular risk factors. Tissue-specific miRs derived from Arteria mammaria interna (IMA) from 192 coronary artery disease (CAD) patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were analyzed. The aims of the study were 1) to establish a reference atlas which can be utilized for identification of novel diagnostic biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets, and 2) to relate these miRs to cardiovascular risk factors. Overall, 393 individual miRs showed sufficient expression levels and passed quality control for further analysis. We identified 17 miRs-miR-10b-3p, miR-10-5p, miR-17-3p, miR-21-5p, miR-151a-5p, miR-181a-5p, miR-185-5p, miR-194-5p, miR-199a-3p, miR-199b-3p, miR-212-3p, miR-363-3p, miR-548d-5p, miR-744-5p, miR-3117-3p, miR-5683 and miR-5701-significantly correlated with cardiovascular risk factors (correlation coefficient >0.2 in both directions, p-value (p < 0.006, false discovery rate (FDR) <0.05). Of particular interest, miR-5701 was positively correlated with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes. In addition, we found that miR-629-5p and miR-98-5p were significantly correlated with acute myocardial infarction. We provide a first atlas of miR profiles in IMA samples from CAD patients. In perspective, these miRs might play an important role in improved risk assessment, mechanistic disease understanding and local therapy of CAD.
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- Bioinformatics Lab, Riga Stradiņš University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia;
- SIA Net-OMICS, LV-1011 Riga, Latvia
- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80802 Munich, Germany; (D.B.); (L.M.); (R.L.); (M.K.)
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80802 Munich, Germany; (D.B.); (L.M.); (R.L.); (M.K.)
- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany; (T.Z.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany; (T.Z.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany; (T.Z.); (M.L.)
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- Helmholtz Pioneer Campus, Helmholtz Zentrum München, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany;
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
- Institute of Computational Biology, Helmholtz Zentrum München, 85764 Munich, Germany
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
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- Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), 13125 Berlin, Germany; (K.S.); (N.H.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, 10785 Berlin, Germany
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- Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), 13125 Berlin, Germany; (K.S.); (N.H.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, 10785 Berlin, Germany
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80802 Munich, Germany; (D.B.); (L.M.); (R.L.); (M.K.)
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, 81675 Munich, Germany
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80802 Munich, Germany; (D.B.); (L.M.); (R.L.); (M.K.)
- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80802 Munich, Germany; (D.B.); (L.M.); (R.L.); (M.K.)
- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80802 Munich, Germany; (D.B.); (L.M.); (R.L.); (M.K.)
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- German Heart Centre Munich, Department of Cardiology, Technical University Munich, 80636 Munich, Germany; (S.B.); (J.S.H.); (U.G.); (A.M.W.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (C.Y.)
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, 80802 Munich, Germany; (D.B.); (L.M.); (R.L.); (M.K.)
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Han X, Liang X, Wu M, Zhang L, Jiang H. Association of Genetic Variants in miR-217 Gene with Risk of Coronary Artery Disease: A Case-Control Study. Pharmgenomics Pers Med 2021; 14:1081-1086. [PMID: 34483680 PMCID: PMC8409599 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s324767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the associations of genetic variants of the miR-217 gene with coronary artery disease (CAD) risk, as well as plasma level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Methods A case-control study with 498 CAD patients and 499 frequency-matched healthy controls was conducted to evaluate the associations of four tagSNPs of the miR-217 gene, including rs6724872, rs4999828, rs10206823, and rs41291177, with CAD risk and plasma level of VEGF. Results SNP rs6724872 and rs4999828 were significantly associated with increased risk of CAD (P value was smaller than 0.05 even after Bonferroni multiple adjustment). Compared with the G allele, C allele of rs6724872 was significantly associated with 1.73-fold increased risk of CAD (95% CI: 1.25-2.39; P = 0.001). While C allele of rs4999828 was significantly associated with 1.75-fold increased risk of CAD, compared with T allele (95% CI: 1.34-2.29; P = 4 × 10-5). Meanwhile, rs6724872 and rs4999828 were also significantly associated with higher level of VEGF (P < 0.001). Conclusion These findings highlighted the important role of genetic variants of the miR-217 gene in the pathogenesis of CAD and potential targets for intervention.
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- Xia Han
- Department of Cardiology, Jinan People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Laiwu, 271199, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jinan People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Laiwu, 271199, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jinan People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Laiwu, 271199, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250000, People's Republic of China
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Wawrzkiewicz-Jałowiecka A, Lalik A, Soveral G. Recent Update on the Molecular Mechanisms of Gonadal Steroids Action in Adipose Tissue. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:5226. [PMID: 34069293 PMCID: PMC8157194 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22105226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The gonadal steroids, including androgens, estrogens and progestogens, are involved in the control of body fat distribution in humans. Nevertheless, not only the size and localization of the fat depots depend on the sex steroids levels, but they can also highly affect the functioning of adipose tissue. Namely, the gonadocorticoids can directly influence insulin signaling, lipid metabolism, fatty acid uptake and adipokine production. They may also alter energy balance and glucose homeostasis in adipocytes in an indirect way, e.g., by changing the expression level of aquaglyceroporins. This work presents the recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanism of how the gonadal steroids influence the functioning of adipose tissue leading to a set of detrimental metabolic consequences. Special attention is given here to highlighting the sexual dimorphism of adipocyte functioning in terms of health and disease. Particularly, we discuss the molecular background of metabolic disturbances occurring in consequence of hormonal imbalance which is characteristic of some common endocrinopathies such as the polycystic ovary syndrome. From this perspective, we highlight the potential drug targets and the active substances which can be used in personalized sex-specific management of metabolic diseases, in accord with the patient's hormonal status.
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- Agata Wawrzkiewicz-Jałowiecka
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Systems Biology and Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 16, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland;
- Biotechnology Center, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal;
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Paschou SA, Siasos G, Katsiki N, Tentolouris N, Tousoulis D. The Role of microRNAs in the Development of Type 2 Diabetes Complications. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 26:5969-5979. [PMID: 33138753 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666201102102233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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MicroRNAs represent a class of small (19-25 nucleotides) single-strand pieces of RNA that are noncoding ones. They are synthesized by RNA polymerase II from transcripts that fold back on themselves. They mostly act as gene regulatory agents that pair with complementary sequences on mRNA and produce silencing complexes, which, in turn, suppress coding genes at a post-transcriptional level. There is now evidence that microRNAs may affect insulin secretion or insulin action, as they can alter pancreatic beta cells development, insulin production, as well as insulin signaling. Any molecular disorder that affects these pathways can deteriorate insulin resistance and lead to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) onset. Furthermore, the expression of several microRNAs is up- or down-regulated in the presence of diabetic microvascular complications (i.e., peripheral neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, foot ulcers), as well as in patients with coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. However, more evidence is needed, specifically regarding T2DM patients, to establish the use of such microRNAs as diagnostical biomarkers or therapeutic targets in daily practice.
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- Stavroula A Paschou
- Department of Cardiology, Hippokration Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Hippokration Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes Centre, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Diabetes Center, First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Laiko General Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, Hippokration Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Recent Highlights of Research on miRNAs as Early Potential Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22063153. [PMID: 33808800 PMCID: PMC8003798 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its complications pose a serious threat to the life and health of patients around the world. The most dangerous complications of this disease are vascular complications. Microvascular complications of T2DM include retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy. In turn, macrovascular complications include coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease. The currently used diagnostic methods do not ensure detection of the disease at an early stage, and they also do not predict the risk of developing specific complications. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, endogenous, noncoding molecules that are involved in key processes, such as cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Recent research has assigned them an important role as potential biomarkers for detecting complications related to diabetes. We suggest that utilizing miRNAs can be a routine approach for early diagnosis and prognosis of diseases and may enable the development of better therapeutic approaches. In this paper, we conduct a review of the latest reports demonstrating the usefulness of miRNAs as biomarkers in the vascular complications of T2DM.
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Derumeaux GA, d'Humières T. MicroRNA, miR-122-5p, Stiffens the Diabetic Heart. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 14:1143-1145. [PMID: 33744152 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2021.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Geneviève A Derumeaux
- FHU SENEC, APHP, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Département de Physiologie-Explorations Fonctionnelles, Créteil, France; INSERM U955 and Université Paris Est (UPEC), UMR U955, Faculté de Santé, Créteil, France.
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- FHU SENEC, APHP, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Département de Physiologie-Explorations Fonctionnelles, Créteil, France; INSERM U955 and Université Paris Est (UPEC), UMR U955, Faculté de Santé, Créteil, France
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Dai H, Wang J, Shi Z, Ji X, Huang Y, Zhou R. Predictive value of miRNA-21 on coronary restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with coronary heart disease: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24966. [PMID: 33725861 PMCID: PMC7969307 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence reveals that microRNA (miRNA) can predict coronary restenosis in patients suffering from coronary heart disease (CHD) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Perhaps, miRNA-21 is a promising biomarker for the diagnosis of coronary restenosis after PCI. However, the accuracy of miRNA-21 has not been systematically evaluated. Therefore, it is necessary to perform meta-analysis to certify the diagnostic values of miRNA-21 on coronary restenosis after PCI. METHODS China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP, and China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for relevant studies to explore the potential diagnostic values of miRNA-21 on coronary restenosis after PCI from inception to January 2021. All data were extracted by 2 experienced researchers independently. The risk of bias about the meta-analysis was confirmed by the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2. The data extracted were synthesized and heterogeneity was investigated as well. All of the above statistical analyses were carried out with Stata 16.0. RESULTS This study proved the pooled diagnostic performance of miRNA-21 on coronary restenosis after PCI. CONCLUSION This study clarified confusions about the specificity and sensitivity of miRNA-21 on coronary restenosis after PCI, thus further guiding their promotion and application. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval is not required for this study. The systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal, presented at conferences, and shared on social media platforms. This review would be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal or conference presentations. OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/356QK.
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- Third Clinical Institute Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China
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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor facilitates the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells derived exosomes in acute myocardial infarction through upregulating miR-133a-3p. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:61. [PMID: 33639970 PMCID: PMC7916292 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00808-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Exosome transplantation is a promising cell-free therapeutic approach for the treatment of ischemic heart disease. The purpose of this study was to explore whether exosomes derived from Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) engineered umbilical cord MSCs (ucMSCs) exhibit superior cardioprotective effects in a rat model of AMI and reveal the mechanisms underlying it. Results Exosomes isolated from ucMSCs (MSC-Exo), MIF engineered ucMSCs (MIF-Exo) and MIF downregulated ucMSCs (siMIF-Exo) were used to investigate cellular protective function in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and H9C2 cardiomyocytes under hypoxia and serum deprivation (H/SD) and infarcted hearts in rats. Compared with MSC-Exo and siMIF-Exo, MIF-Exo significantly enhanced proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis of HUVECs and inhibited H9C2 cardiomyocyte apoptosis under H/SD in vitro. MIF-Exo also significantly inhibited cardiomyocyte apoptosis, reduced fibrotic area, and improved cardiac function as measured by echocardiography in infarcted rats in vivo. Exosomal miRNAs sequencing and qRT-PCR confirmed miRNA-133a-3p significantly increased in MIF-Exo. The biological effects of HUVECs and H9C2 cardiomyocytes were attenuated with incubation of MIF-Exo and miR-133a-3p inhibitors. These effects were accentuated with incubation of siMIF-Exo and miR-133a-3p mimics that increased the phosphorylation of AKT protein in these cells. Conclusion MIF-Exo can provide cardioprotective effects by promoting angiogenesis, inhibiting apoptosis, reducing fibrosis, and preserving heart function in vitro and in vivo. The mechanism in the biological activities of MIF-Exo involves miR-133a-3p and the downstream AKT signaling pathway. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-021-00808-5.
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Hermann DM, Doeppner TR, Giebel B. Circulating MicroRNAs: Posttranscriptional Regulators and Disease Markers Holding Promise in Stroke Prediction. Stroke 2021; 52:954-956. [PMID: 33563013 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.033688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Dirk M Hermann
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (D.M.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, University Medicine Göttingen, University of Göttingen, Germany (T.R.D.)
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (B.G.)
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Gholaminejad A, Zare N, Dana N, Shafie D, Mani A, Javanmard SH. A meta-analysis of microRNA expression profiling studies in heart failure. Heart Fail Rev 2021; 26:997-1021. [PMID: 33443726 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-020-10071-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Heart failure (HF) is a major consequence of many cardiovascular diseases with high rate of morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and prevention are hampered by the lack of informative biomarkers. The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of the miRNA expression profiling studies in HF to identify novel candidate biomarkers or/and therapeutic targets. A comprehensive literature search of the PubMed for miRNA expression studies related to HF was carried out. The vote counting and robust rank aggregation meta-analysis methods were used to identify significant meta-signatures of HF-miRs. The targets of HF-miRs were identified, and network construction and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were performed to identify the genes and cognitive pathways most affected by the dysregulation of the miRNAs. The literature search identified forty-five miRNA expression studies related to CHF. Shared meta-signature was identified for 3 up-regulated (miR-21, miR-214, and miR-27b) and 13 down-regulated (miR-133a, miR-29a, miR-29b, miR-451, miR-185, miR-133b, miR-30e, miR-30b, miR-1, miR-150, miR-486, miR-149, and miR-16-5p) miRNAs. Network properties showed miR-29a, miR-21, miR-29b, miR-1, miR-16, miR-133a, and miR-133b have the most degree centrality. GESA identified functionally related sets of genes in signaling and community pathways in HF that are the targets of HF-miRs. The miRNA expression meta-analysis identified sixteen highly significant HF-miRs that are differentially expressed in HF. Further validation in large patient cohorts is required to confirm the significance of these miRs as HF biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Alieh Gholaminejad
- Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Applied Physiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical, Isfahan, Iran
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- Applied Physiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical, Isfahan, Iran
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- Heart Failure Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Yale Cardiovascular Research Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Applied Physiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical, Isfahan, Iran. .,Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Zhang R, Ji Z, Yao Y, Zuo W, Yang M, Qu Y, Su Y, Ma G, Li Y. Identification of hub genes in unstable atherosclerotic plaque by conjoint analysis of bioinformatics. Life Sci 2020; 262:118517. [PMID: 33011223 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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AIMS Unstable atherosclerotic plaque is the main pathological basis of acute coronary syndrome, which is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Therefore, we combined multiple bioinformatics tools to identify key genes related to unstable plaque. MAIN METHODS GSE94605 contained 7 plasma sample pools of 175 healthy and 6 sample pools of 150 unstable angina pectoris (UAP) patients, and detected with miRNA array while GSE60993 collected peripheral blood from 7 normal and 9 UAP, and detected with mRNA array. GSE120521 collected carotid plaques from 4 patients and dissected in stable and unstable regions, then detected with RNA-seq. Differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) and genes (DEGs) in UAP were re-analyzed. Gene Ontology (GO)/Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were applied on top 10 up-regulated or down-regulated DEMs targets, and whole DEGs. MiRNAs-mRNAs network was constructed with these DEMs and DEGs, and the expression profile of genes within the network was finally validated in GSE120521. KEY FINDINGS Totally, 263 up-regulated and 201 down-regulated DEMs were identified in GSE94605, and 78 up-regulated and 29 down-regulated DEGs were identified in GSE60993. Subsequently, a miRNAs-mRNAs network was constructed with 6 up-regulated miRNAs targeted to 12 down-regulated genes, and 4 down-regulated miRNAs targeted to 8 up-regulated genes. Finally, MORF4L2, RAB3IL1 and MMP9 within the network were considered as hub genes in unstable plaque progression after being validated in GSE120521. SIGNIFICANCE These 3 genes may provide new targets for diagnosis and therapy of unstable atherosclerotic plaque.
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- Rui Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, PR China.
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Non-coding RNAs and Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020. [PMID: 32285417 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-1671-9_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) is considered a clinical condition characterized by myocardial ischemia causing an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and demand, leading to morbidity and mortality across the worldwide. Prompt diagnostic and prognostic represents key factors for the treatment and reduction of the mortality rate. Therefore, one of the newest frontiers in cardiovascular research is related to non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), which prompted a huge interest in exploring ncRNAs candidates for utilization as potential therapeutic targets for diagnostic and prognostic and/or biomarkers in IHD. However, there are undoubtedly many more functional ncRNAs yet to be discovered and characterized. Here we will discuss our current knowledge and we will provide insight on the roles and effects elicited by some ncRNAs related to IHD.
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Identification of a miRNA Based-Signature Associated with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Evidence from the FLORINF Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9061674. [PMID: 32492915 PMCID: PMC7356017 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9061674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The discovery of novel biomarkers that improve risk prediction models of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is needed to better identify and stratify very high-risk patients. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are essential non-coding modulators of gene expression. Circulating miRNAs recently emerged as important regulators and fine-tuners of physiological and pathological cardiovascular processes; therefore, specific miRNAs expression profiles may represent new risk biomarkers. The aims of the present study were: i) to assess the changes in circulating miRNAs levels associated with ACS and ii) to evaluate the incremental value of adding circulating miRNAs to a clinical predictive risk model. METHODS AND RESULTS The study population included ACS patients (n = 99) and control subjects (n = 103) at high to very high cardiovascular risk but without known coronary event. Based on a miRNA profiling in a matched derivation case (n = -6) control (n = 6) cohort, 21 miRNAs were selected for validation. Comparing ACS cases versus controls, seven miRNAs were significantly differentially expressed. Multivariate logistic regression analyses demonstrated that among the seven miRNAs tested, five were independently associated with the occurrence of ACS. A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the addition of miR-122 + miR-150 + miR-195 + miR-16 to the clinical model provided the best performance with an increased area under the curve (AUC) from 0.882 to 0.924 (95% CI 0.885-0.933, p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS Our study identified a powerful signature of circulating miRNAs providing additive value to traditional risk markers for ACS.
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Yang J, Liu S, Wang H, Liu Y, Liu Y. miR-134-5p inhibition reduces infarct-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis via Creb1 upregulation. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:104850. [PMID: 32689640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.104850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Following the recent discovery that microRNA-134-5p (miR-134-5p) is elevated in the early stages of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), we examined the specific role of miR-134-5p in cardiomyocytes during AMI. METHODS To study miR-134-5p's role in the context of AMI, we used a combination of in vitro experiments in H2O2-treated or hypoxic cardiomyocyte cell cultures as well as in vivo experiments in a murine model of AMI. RESULTS H2O2- and hypoxia-induced cardiomyocyte injury upregulated miR-134-5p expression. miR-134-5p overexpression increased cardiomyocyte apoptosis, whereas miR-134-5p inhibition reduced cardiomyocyte apoptosis. We discovered that the transcription factor cAMP-responsive element binding protein 1 (Creb1) is a functional target of miR-134-5p responsible for regulating cardiomyocyte apoptosis. In vivo AMI resulted in the upregulation and downregulation of miR-134-5p and Creb1 in the infarct area, respectively. Circulating miR-134-5p levels were also increased at days 1 and 2 post-AMI. Modulation of myocardial miR-124-5p expression by intramyocardial injection of antagomiR-134-5p or agomiR-134-5p significantly affected cardiomyocyte apoptosis, infarct size, and cardiac function in vivo. CONCLUSIONS miR-134-5p/Creb1 axis dysregulation plays a role in hypoxia- or oxidative stress-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis as well as AMI. Circulating miR-134-5p may show promise as a biomarker for AMI or post-AMI cardiac dysfunction. Manipulating the miR-134-5p/Creb1 axis through either inhibition of miR-134-5p or overexpression of Creb1 may show promise as a novel therapeutic strategy to attenuate cardiac dysfunction following AMI.
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- Jibin Yang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, China.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, China.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, China.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, China.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, China.
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Kraszewska I, Tomczyk M, Andrysiak K, Biniecka M, Geisler A, Fechner H, Zembala M, Stępniewski J, Dulak J, Jaźwa-Kusior A. Variability in Cardiac miRNA-122 Level Determines Therapeutic Potential of miRNA-Regulated AAV Vectors. MOLECULAR THERAPY-METHODS & CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT 2020; 17:1190-1201. [PMID: 32518806 PMCID: PMC7270145 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2020.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Systemically delivered adeno-associated viral vector serotype 9 (AAV9) effectively transduces murine heart, but provides transgene expression also in liver and skeletal muscles. Improvement of the selectivity of transgene expression can be achieved through incorporation of target sites (TSs) for miRNA-122 and miRNA-206 into the 3′ untranslated region (3′ UTR) of the expression cassette. Here, we aimed to generate such miRNA-122- and miRNA-206-regulated AAV9 vector for a therapeutic, heart-specific overexpression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). We successfully validated the vector functionality in murine cell lines corresponding to tissues targeted by AAV9. Next, we evaluated biodistribution of transgene expression following systemic vector delivery to HO-1-deficient mice of mixed C57BL/6J × FVB genetic background. Although AAV genomes were present in the hearts of these animals, HO-1 protein expression was either absent or significantly impaired. We found that miRNA-122, earlier described as liver specific, was present also in the hearts of C57BL/6J × FVB mice. Various levels of miRNA-122 expression were observed in the hearts of other mouse strains, in heart tissues of patients with cardiomyopathy, and in human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes in which we also confirmed such posttranscriptional regulation of transgene expression. Our data clearly indicate that therapeutic utilization of miRNA-based regulation strategy needs to consider inter-individual variability.
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- Izabela Kraszewska
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Applied Biochemistry, Institute of Biotechnology, Technische Universität Berlin, 13355 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Applied Biochemistry, Institute of Biotechnology, Technische Universität Berlin, 13355 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart and Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Silesian Center for Heart Diseases, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
- Kardio-Med Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
- Corresponding author Agnieszka Jaźwa-Kusior, PhD, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa Str. 7, 30-387 Kraków, Poland.
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Association of Circulating microRNAs with Coronary Artery Disease and Usefulness for Reclassification of Healthy Individuals: The REGICOR Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9051402. [PMID: 32397522 PMCID: PMC7290581 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9051402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Risk prediction tools cannot identify most individuals at high coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDLs) and microRNAs are actively involved in atherosclerosis. Our aim was to examine the association of CAD and oxLDLs-induced microRNAs, and to assess the microRNAs predictive capacity of future CAD events. Human endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells were treated with oxidized/native low-density lipoproteins, and microRNA expression was analyzed. Differentially expressed and CAD-related miRNAs were examined in serum samples from (1) a case-control study with 476 myocardial infarction (MI) patients and 487 controls, and (2) a case-cohort study with 105 incident CAD cases and 455 randomly-selected cohort participants. MicroRNA expression was analyzed with custom OpenArray plates, log rank tests and Cox regression models. Twenty-one microRNAs, two previously undescribed (hsa-miR-193b-5p and hsa-miR-1229-5p), were up- or down-regulated upon cell treatment with oxLDLs. One of the 21, hsa-miR-122-5p, was also upregulated in MI cases (fold change = 4.85). Of the 28 CAD-related microRNAs tested, 11 were upregulated in MI cases-1 previously undescribed (hsa-miR-16-5p)-, and 1/11 was also associated with CAD incidence (adjusted hazard ratio = 0.55 (0.35–0.88)) and improved CAD risk reclassification, hsa-miR-143-3p. We identified 2 novel microRNAs modulated by oxLDLs in endothelial cells, 1 novel microRNA upregulated in AMI cases compared to controls, and one circulating microRNA that improved CAD risk classification.
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Zhang H, Xue S, Feng Y, Shen J, Zhao J. MicroRNA-24-3p inhibition prevents cell growth of vascular smooth muscle cells by targeting Bcl-2-like protein 11. Exp Ther Med 2020; 19:2467-2474. [PMID: 32256723 PMCID: PMC7086294 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Numerous reports have shown that dysfunction of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) serves a critical function in the development of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD). microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) have been reported to play important roles in regulating the function of VSMCs. The present study aimed to determine the role of miR-24-3p in VSMCs and to uncover the underlying mechanism. The expression of miR-24-3p in the peripheral blood samples of CHD patients was measured by reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q)PCR. It was found that the level of miR-24-3p in the peripheral blood of patients with CHD was significantly upregulated compared with that in healthy controls. A dual luciferase reporter assay was performed to determine whether Bcl-2-like protein 11 (Bcl-2L11) was a target gene of miR-24-3p, and it was identified that Bcl-2L11 was a direct target of miR-24-3p. The mRNA level and protein expression of Bcl-2L11 in the peripheral blood of patients with CHD were measured by RT-qPCR and western blotting, respectively. The findings suggested that Bcl-2L11 was downregulated in the peripheral blood of patients with CHD. In addition, it was found that downregulation of miR-24-3p suppressed VSMC proliferation and promoted VSMC apoptosis, while the effects of the miR-24-3p inhibitor on cell viability and apoptosis were reversed by Bcl-2L11-small interfering (si)RNA. Additionally, downregulation of miR-24-3p increased the levels of Bcl-2L11, caspase-3 and Bax, and decreased Bcl-2 expression in VSMCs; these changes were abolished by Bcl-2L11-siRNA. In conclusion, the aforementioned results indicated that miR-24-3p was an important regulator in VSMC proliferation and apoptosis by targeting Bcl-2L11, which suggested that miR-24-3p might be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of CHD.
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- Huanxin Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442000, P.R. China
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MiR-122-5p and miR-326-3p: Potential novel biomarkers for early detection of cadmium exposure. Gene 2019; 724:144156. [PMID: 31626960 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.144156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cadmium is a common environmental and occupational pollutant and can produce toxic effects in a range of organs, especially in kidneys, after long-term exposure. MicroRNAs are ideal candidate biomarkers for various types of disorders, including renal diseases. In this study, we profiled the global miRNA expressions in rat kidneys using miRNA microarrays and found a collection of differentially expressed miRNAs induced by cadmium exposure. Among all of the candidate miRNAs, we identified miR-122-5p and miR-326-3p as early biomarkers for cadmium-induced nephrotoxicity. The two-miRNA signature was validated by quantitative real-time PCR in HK-2 and NRK-52E cells, rat kidney, serum and urine samples, and serum of an occupational population. Our results indicate that miR-122-5p and miR-326-3p may be potential biomarkers for cadmium exposure.
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Kukava NG, Shkhnovich RM, Osmak GZ, Baulina NM, Matveeva NA, Favorova OO. [The Role of microRNA in the Development of Ischemic Heart Disease]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 59:78-87. [PMID: 31615390 DOI: 10.18087/cardio.2019.10.n558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Coronary artery disease is the most clinically significant manifestation of atherosclerosis and the main cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Atherogenesis is a complex process, involving various types of cells and regulatory molecules. MicroRNA molecules were discovered at the end of the 20th century, and nowadays are the important regulators of several pathophysiological processes of atherogenesis. The review examines data on the participation of various microRNAs in the development of atherosclerosis and its main clinical manifestations and discusses the possibility of using microRNAs as diagnostic markers for these diseases.
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- N G Kukava
- Institute of Clinical Cardiology named after A.L. Myasnikov, National Cardiology Research Center
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- Institute of Clinical Cardiology named after A.L. Myasnikov, National Cardiology Research Center; Medical Academy of Continuing Education Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
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- Institute of Experimental Cardiology, National Medical Research Center for Cardiology
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- Institute of Experimental Cardiology, National Medical Research Center for Cardiology
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- Institute of Experimental Cardiology, National Medical Research Center for Cardiology
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- Institute of Experimental Cardiology, National Medical Research Center for Cardiology
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Song G, Zhu L, Ruan Z, Wang R, Shen Y. MicroRNA-122 promotes cardiomyocyte hypertrophy via targeting FoxO3. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 519:682-688. [PMID: 31543343 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE -microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as novel regulators for cardiac hypertrophy. MiR-122 is well recognized as a promising therapeutic target in liver disease, whereas recently plays important roles in cardiovascular diseases. The current study aimed to explore the effect of miR-122 on the pathogenesis of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. METHODS AND RESULTS -The cardiomyocytes isolated from the neonatal rat ventricular cardiomyocytes (NRVMs) were collected and performed to Angiotensin II (Ang II) administration. We observed a dramatically increased miR-122 expression in hypertrophic cardiomyocytes. The NRVMs transfected with miR-122 mimic or negative control were utilized for the functional analysis. Overexpression of miR-122 increased the morphology size of cardiomyocytes and promoted the pro-hypertrophic genes expression, whereas downregulated the anti-hypertrophic genes upon Ang II stimulation. The bioinformatics analysis and luciferase reporter assays exhibited that miR-122 directly targeted FoxO3 and attenuated its gene level in hypertrophic cardiomyocytes. Moreover, miR-122 negatively regulated FoxO3 but promoted calcineurin signaling pathway activation. Importantly, FoxO3 overexpression significantly reversed the effect of miR-122 on cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. CONCLUSION -Collected, our finding demonstrated that miR-122 accelerated the development of cardiomyocytes hypertrophy partially via directly regulation of FoxO3-calcineurin pathway.
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- Guixian Song
- Department of Cardiology, Taizhou People's Hospital, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu Province, 225300, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taizhou People's Hospital, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu Province, 225300, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taizhou People's Hospital, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu Province, 225300, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Taizhou People's Hospital, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu Province, 225300, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Taizhou People's Hospital, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu Province, 225300, China.
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Xiao C, Pan C, Liu E, He H, Liu C, Huang Y, Yi S, Huang D. Differences of microRNA expression profiles between monozygotic twins' blood samples. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2019; 41:152-158. [PMID: 31132533 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Monozygotic (MZ) twins are widely regarded as genetically identical, and traditional DNA typing methods are insufficient in identifying MZ twins. So the discrimination of MZ twins become a forensic problem. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small, endogenous, non-protein-coding RNA molecules of approximately 22 nucleotides in length, and exist extensively in a variety of eukaryotic cells. MiRNAs regulate gene expression and play fundamental roles in multiple biological processes, including cell differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis as well as aging and disease processes. The goal of this study is to explore the differential expression of miRNAs within MZ twin pairs, and aimed to find new biomarkers for distinguishing MZ twins. Thus, the miRNA expression profiles of seven pairs of healthy MZ twins of different sex and age were analyzed by miRNA microarray. A total of 545 miRNAs were found to be differentially expressed in these MZ twin pairs, and 2, 5, 22, 53 and 132 differentially expressed miRNAs were shared across six, five, four, three and two pairs of MZ twins respectively. These findings had been confirmed by real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assays on select miRNAs, including miR-151a-3p, miR-3653-3p, miR-142-3p, miR-4325, miR-16-5p, let-7i-5p, miR-222-3p, miR-550b-3p, miR-4791 and miR-27a-3p. The results demonstrated that there are differences in the expression of miRNAs within MZ twin pairs, suggesting a role of miRNAs in identifying MZ twins.
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- Chao Xiao
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China; Tianjin Municipal Public Security Bureau Wuqing Branch, Tianjin, PR China
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- Xiaogan Municipal Public Security Bureau, Xiaogan, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China.
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Wernly B, Mirna M, Rezar R, Prodinger C, Jung C, Podesser BK, Kiss A, Hoppe UC, Lichtenauer M. Regenerative Cardiovascular Therapies: Stem Cells and Beyond. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E1420. [PMID: 30901815 PMCID: PMC6470623 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20061420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Although reperfusion therapy has improved outcomes, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is still associated with both significant mortality and morbidity. Once irreversible myocardial cell death due to ischemia and reperfusion sets in, scarring leads to reduction in left ventricular function and subsequent heart failure. Regenerative cardiovascular medicine experienced a boost in the early 2000s when regenerative effects of bone marrow stem cells in a murine model of AMI were described. Translation from an animal model to stem cell application in a clinical setting was rapid and the first large trials in humans suffering from AMI were conducted. However, high initial hopes were early shattered by inconsistent results of randomized clinical trials in patients suffering from AMI treated with stem cells. Hence, we provide an overview of both basic science and clinical trials carried out in regenerative cardiovascular therapies. Possible pitfalls in specific cell processing techniques and trial design are discussed as these factors influence both basic science and clinical outcomes. We address possible solutions. Alternative mechanisms and explanations for effects seen in both basic science and some clinical trials are discussed here, with special emphasis on paracrine mechanisms via growth factors, exosomes, and microRNAs. Based on these findings, we propose an outlook in which stem cell therapy, or therapeutic effects associated with stem cell therapy, such as paracrine mechanisms, might play an important role in the future. Optimizing stem cell processing and a better understanding of paracrine signaling as well as its effect on cardioprotection and remodeling after AMI might improve not only AMI research, but also our patients' outcomes.
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- Bernhard Wernly
- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Dermatology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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- Division of Cardiology, Pulmonology and Vascular Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Cluster for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Biomedical Research, Medical University Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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