Abstract
Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have attracted major interest as biomarkers for cardiovascular diseases. Since
RNases are abundant in circulating blood, there needs to be a mechanism protecting miRNAs from degradation. We hypothesized that microparticles (MP) represent protective transport vehicles for miRNAs and that these are specifically packaged by their maternal cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 633-644 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Cardiovascular Research |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- MicroRNA
- Microparticles
- Vascular inflammation