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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Cellular Phenotypic Transformation During Atherosclerosis: The Potential Role of miRNAs as Biomarkers.

Souhir Wassaifi, Bertrand Kaeffer, Sinda Zarrouk

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Souhir WassaifiLR99E10 Human Genetics Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia.
Bertrand KaefferUMR 1280, PhAN, INRAE, Nantes Université, F-44000 Nantes, France.ORCID 0000-0003-2459-5072
Sinda ZarroukLR99E10 Human Genetics Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellular phenotypic transformation is a key process that occurs during the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Within the arterial wall, endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, and macrophages undergo phenotypic changes that contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. miRNAs have emerged as potential biomarkers for cellular phenotypic changes during atherosclerosis. Monitoring miR-155-5p, miR-210-3p, and miR-126-3p or 5p levels could provide valuable insights into disease progression, risk of complications, and response to therapeutic interventions. Moreover, miR-92a-3p's elevated levels in atherosclerotic plaques present opportunities for predicting disease progression and related complications. Baseline levels of miR-33a/b hold the potential for predicting responses to cholesterol-lowering therapies, such as statins, and the likelihood of dyslipidemia-related complications. Additionally, the assessment of miR-122-5p levels may offer insights into the efficacy of low-density-lipoprotein-lowering therapies. Understanding the specific miRNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms involved in cellular phenotypic transformations can provide valuable insights into the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and potentially identify novel therapeutic targets.

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AtherosclerosisBiomarkersMicroRNAsAnimalsEndothelial CellsHumansMacrophagesPhenotypeBiomarkersMicroRNAsarterial plaque ruptureheart attackmicroRNAsplaque stability

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PMID40076710
PMCPMC11900927

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