miRNA in Ischemic Heart Disease and Its Potential as Biomarkers: A Comprehensive Review

Amanda Shen Yee Kong, Kok Song Lai, Swee Hua Erin Lim, Sivakumar Sivalingam, Jiun Yan Loh, Sathiya Maran

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Abstract

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) constitutes the leading global cause of mortality and morbidity. Although significant progress has been achieved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of IHD, more robust diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic interventions are still needed to circumvent the increasing incidence of IHD. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are critical regulators of cardiovascular function and are involved in various facets of cardiovascular biology. While the knowledge of the role of miRNAs in IHD as diagnostic biomarkers has improved, research emphasis on how miRNAs can be effectively used for diagnosis and prognosis of IHD is crucial. This review provides an overview of the biology, therapeutic and diagnostic potential, as well as the caveats of using miRNAs in IHD based on existing research.

Original languageEnglish
Article number9001
Number of pages13
JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
Volume23
Issue number16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2022

Keywords

  • cardiac biomarkers
  • diagnostics
  • ischemic heart disease
  • microRNAs
  • therapeutic targets

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