Non-coding RNAs to treat vascular smooth muscle cell dysfunction

Simon D. Brown, Eftychia Klimi, Wilfried A. M. Bakker, Abdelaziz Beqqali, Andrew H. Baker*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Vascular smooth muscle cell (vSMC) dysfunction is a critical contributor to cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, restenosis and vein graft failure. Recent advances have unveiled a fascinating range of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that play a pivotal role in regulating vSMC function. This review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms underlying vSMC dysfunction and the therapeutic potential of various ncRNAs in mitigating this dysfunction, either preventing or reversing it. We explore the intricate interplay of microRNAs, long-non-coding RNAs and circular RNAs, shedding light on their roles in regulating key signalling pathways associated with vSMC dysfunction. We also discuss the prospects and challenges associated with developing ncRNA-based therapies for this prevalent type of cardiovascular pathology.image
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages35
JournalBritish Journal of Pharmacology
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 1 May 2024

Keywords

  • atherosclerosis
  • cardiovascular disease
  • circular RNA
  • long non-coding RNA
  • microRNA
  • non-coding RNA
  • therapeutic oligonucleotides
  • vascular smooth muscle cell
  • HEPATITIS-B-VACCINE
  • GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION
  • IMMUNOSTIMULATORY PHOSPHOROTHIOATE OLIGODEOXYRIBONUCLEOTIDE
  • TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR DECOY
  • ABDOMINAL AORTIC-ANEURYSM
  • SPINAL MUSCULAR-ATROPHY
  • BYPASS GRAFT-SURGERY
  • VEIN GRAFT
  • CONCISE GUIDE
  • GENE-TRANSFER

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