Influence of microRNAs on cordiomyocyte viability in myocardial infarction and its therapeutic potential: Research progress / 第二军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

MicroRNAs (miRs), initially discovered in eukaryotes, are endogenous small noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression. Myocardial infarction is a common cardiovascular event resulting in cardiac remodeling and subsequent chronic heart failure. A number of miRs have been reported to regulate important pathophysiological processes of myocardial infarction. They have multiple effects on the survival and proliferation of cardiomyocytes, which is of great significance to myocardial infarction and other ischemic heart diseases. In this review we introduced the general knowledge of myocardial infarction and miRs, and described several miRs which are crucial for survival and proliferation of cardiomyocytes. We also discussed the therapeutic potential and limitations of miRs in future treatment of myocardial infarction.