
doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvx153
pmid: 28957533
Right ventricular (RV) remodelling is a lesser understood process of the chronic, progressive transformation of the RV structure leading to reduced functional capacity and subsequent failure. Besides conditions concerning whole hearts, some pathology selectively affects the RV, leading to a distinct RV-specific clinical phenotype. MicroRNAs have been identified as key regulators of biological processes that drive the progression of chronic diseases. The role of microRNAs in diseases affecting the left ventricle has been studied for many years, however there is still limited information on microRNAs specific to diseases in the right ventricle. Here, we review recently described details on the expression, regulation, and function of microRNAs in the pathological remodelling of the right heart. Recently identified strategies using microRNAs as pharmacological targets or biomarkers will be highlighted. Increasing knowledge of pathogenic microRNAs will finally help improve our understanding of underlying distinct mechanisms and help utilize novel targets or biomarkers to develop treatments for patients suffering from right heart diseases.
Genetic Markers, Heart Failure, Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular, Ventricular Remodeling, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Ventricular Dysfunction, Right, MicroRNAs, Gene Expression Regulation, Disease Progression, Ventricular Function, Right, Animals, Humans, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
Genetic Markers, Heart Failure, Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular, Ventricular Remodeling, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Ventricular Dysfunction, Right, MicroRNAs, Gene Expression Regulation, Disease Progression, Ventricular Function, Right, Animals, Humans, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
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