microRNAs Potential Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for Intracranial Aneurysm

Santiago R Unda

Published Date: 2018-02-24
DOI10.21767/2472-1158.100087
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Abstract

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are sac-like dilatations of arteries inside the brain. This pathology can cause severe neuronal and non-neuronal injuries with high impact in the quality of life. Recently, MicroRNAs have been proposed to be a major switch in a wide variety of vascular diseases including the ones in which vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) changes it`s phenotype. The critical role that miR`s may have in the development, progression, and rupture of aneurysms propose them to be a potential tool as a predictor biomarker for clinical diagnostic and progression and also as a future target for new therapeutic interventions. However, miRNAs and their connection with target genes require much efforts before miRNA expression analysis is applied in the clinical practice.

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