Promoter hypomethylation of microRNA223 gene is associated with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction

microRNA223 (miR-223) plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis and ischemic stroke. It is involved in regulation of multiple physiological and pathophysiological processes such as cholesterol metabolism, endothelial cell (EC) function, and thrombosis. Here we investigated the role of methylation regulation of MIR-223 promoter region in atherosclerotic cerebral infarction (ACI) patients.

Source: Atherosclerosis - June 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhibin Li, Fang Yu, Xiaoqing Zhou, Sian Zeng, Qiong Zhan, Mei Yuan, Qidong Yang, Yunhai Liu, Jian Xia Source Type: research