Deciphering the Role of microRNAs: Unveiling Clinical Biomarkers and Therapeutic Avenues in Atrial Fibrillation and Associated Stroke-A Systematic Review

Elke Boxhammer* (First author), Christiane Dienhart (Co-author), Richard Rezar (Co-author), Uta C. Hoppe (Co-author), Michael Lichtenauer (Last author)

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Abstract

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression by binding to target messenger RNAs (mRNAs). miRNAs have been implicated in a variety of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, such as myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathies of various geneses, rhythmological diseases, neurodegenerative illnesses and strokes. Numerous studies have focused on the expression of miRNA patterns with respect to atrial fibrillation (AF) or acute ischemic stroke (AIS) However, only a few studies have addressed the expression pattern of miRNAs in patients with AF and AIS in order to provide not only preventive information but also to identify therapeutic potentials. Therefore, the aim of this review is to summarize 18 existing manuscripts that have dealt with this combined topic of AF and associated AIS in detail and to shed light on the most frequently mentioned miRNAs-1, -19, -21, -145 and -146 with regard to their molecular mechanisms and targets on both the heart and the brain. From this, possible diagnostic and therapeutic consequences for the future could be derived.
Original languageEnglish
Article number5568
Number of pages21
JournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Volume25
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2024

Keywords

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Biomarker
  • Cerebrovascular disease
  • Ischemic stroke
  • microRNA

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