Role of specific microRNAs for endothelial function and angiogenesis

Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2009 Sep 4;386(4):549-53. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2009.06.075. Epub 2009 Jun 18.

Abstract

Accumulating evidence indicates that various aspects of angiogenesis, such as proliferation, migration, and morphogenesis of endothelial cells, can be regulated by specific miRNAs in an endothelial-specific manner. As novel molecular targets, miRNAs have a potential value for treatment of angiogenesis-associated diseases such as cancers, inflammation, and vascular diseases. In this article, we review the latest advances in the identification and validation of angiogenesis-regulatory miRNAs and their targets, and discuss their roles and mechanisms in regulating endothelial cell function and angiogenesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Endothelium, Vascular / metabolism*
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism
  • MicroRNAs / physiology*
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic* / genetics
  • Ribonuclease III / genetics
  • Ribonuclease III / physiology*

Substances

  • MicroRNAs
  • Ribonuclease III