A Review on the Evolving Roles of MiRNA-Based Technologies in Diagnosing and Treating Heart Failure

Cells. 2021 Nov 16;10(11):3191. doi: 10.3390/cells10113191.

Abstract

MiRNA-regulated processes are pivotal in cardiovascular homeostasis and disease. These short non-coding RNAs have ideal properties that could be utilized as potential biomarkers; moreover, their functions as post-transcriptional regulators of mRNA make them interesting therapeutic targets. In this review, we summarize the current state of miRNA-based biomarkers in a variety of diseases leading to heart failure, as well as provide an outlook on developing miRNA-based therapies in the heart failure field.

Keywords: MicroRNA; antagomir; cardiac biomarker; heart failure; miRNA.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis*
  • Heart Failure / genetics
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • MicroRNAs